Smartphone market led by Apple's iPhone in post-holiday sales
The iPhone outpaced its rivals in the first quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint deeming it the first time that Apple has led the smartphone market in the post-holiday quarter.iPhone led the global smartphone market in Q1 2026Apple's success in the smartphone market for the first quarter spanned multiple areas, including improvements in growth and shipments of the iPhone outpacing its rivals.Apple's stellar Q2 2026 financial results included a revenue bump from the iPhone, among other factors. In a report from analysts at Counterpoint looking at the quarter in general, Apple saw success in a number of different ways. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Save 30% on Anker’s do-it-all 70W Nano charger for Mac and iPhone
Macworld Anker Nano 70W Charger 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; }); })(); I’m tired of having a ton of chargers everywhere — one for my laptop, one that handles my tablet and smartphones, another for my AirPods and Apple Watch, and so on. What we all need is one charger to rule them all. Like this Anker Nano model that’s 30 percent off right now, making it possible to get it for $35 at Amazon. First of all, this is a GaN charger, which means it’s more compact and generally better at charging your devices in a timely manner than a regular model. With up to 70W of power, this versatile charger can take your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air from 0 to 50 percent in just 35 minutes, and charge a MacBook Neo, iPad, or iPhone. There’s even a speedy USB-C cable included with your purchase, so you don’t have to worry about anything else. There are three ports on this Anker Nano model, which means that it can handle multiple devices at once, efficiently fixing a problem many people have. There are two USB-C ports and one USB-A, and when all of them are in use, the top-most C-port will retain 45W charging speed, so you can reliably use it with your most demanding gadget. One thing that sets this Anker Nano charger apart from other models is the premium feel and build. With a gorgeous metal frame and a shell-textured finish, the Anker Nano charger looks good. While that’s obviously not something we’d put at the top of the list of the most important things to look for in a charger, it definitely doesn’t hurt either, since it blends in nicely with the overall Apple style.

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BOE just can't make good enough iPhone screens in volume
China's BOE has taken another hit with Apple reportedly choosing not to use it for the OLED displays on the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro.Render of a possible iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: AppleInsiderFor years now, BOE has been making large-scale investment in display manufacturing in order to gain iPhone orders from Apple. It even managed to supply some screens for the iPhone 17 Pro, but according to The Elec, Apple is going with Samsung Display and LG Display for at least most of its next OLED models.Citing unspecified sources within the supply chain, the report claims that Apple will make its final choice of suppliers before the end of May 2026. BOE is said to lag behind both of its main rivals in terms of production quality and manufacturing yield. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone 18 Pro getting new display upgrade with two benefits, per report
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes as their predecessors, but a new report says those displays are coming with a key technology upgrade. more…

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How I stopped Final Cut Pro from filling up my Mac’s storage
If you use Final Cut Pro, you know how much storage its video libraries can eat up. Here's how to free up storage space in Final Cut Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple lands first-ever honors from the Tony Awards with a record 12 nominations
Apple this week received its first-ever Tony Awards nominations, leading with a record 12 noms, including Best Musical for “Schmigadoon!”… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Adobe Acrobat now lets users turn PDFs into shareable AI-powered workspaces
Adobe is rolling out new sharing capabilities for PDF Spaces in Acrobat today, letting users turn static materials into interactive, AI-powered summaries, audio overviews, branded presentations, and even a custom chatbot for recipients. Here are the details. more…

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Energizer now offers child-safe batteries for your AirTags
Safety regulators have long expressed concern about the potential risks to children posed by the easily-opened battery compartment of AirTags. It’s not uncommon for children to swallow objects with a similar size and shape to candy – like the coin batteries used – and this can potentially cause life-threatening injuries … more…

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Smaller iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumor surfaces again
A new leaker who previously claimed to have photos of a smaller iPhone 18 Dynamic Island, is now showing CAD renders of the same thing and calling this proof.Purported CAD images of the iPhone 17 range with a smaller Dynamic Island than before - image credit: @earlyappleleaksIt's not as if it's impossible that the iPhone 18 range will feature a reduced Dynamic Island, as very many previous rumors have also claimed this, even if some have seemed to be wishful thinking. But now leaker @EarlyAppleLeaks on X claims that his or her own reports are now confirmed.The new CAD confirms the smaller dynamic island of the iPhone 18 pro. The same goes for other designs. pic.twitter.com/v5T2kjGILe— Early Apple (@earlyappleleaks) May 4, 2026 Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Sketchy iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island rumors continue with claimed CAD images
Rumors of a smaller Dynamic Island are nothing new, but there’s been considerable speculation about this in respect of the iPhone 18 Pro. Adding fuel to the fire are claimed CAD images showing a smaller Dynamic Island, but we reiterate our earlier skepticism … more…

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Apple Hedges Bets on Chips in Talks with Intel, Samsung
Apple is reportedly exploring U.S.-based chip production partnerships with Intel and Samsung as geopolitical tensions and supply chain concerns push tech companies to diversify manufacturing beyond Taiwan. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Pornhub is now using Apple’s own age verification feature in the UK
I guess this is one “benefit” of the Apple ecosystem that won’t make it into a press release from the Cupertino company: Pornhub’s parent company has announced that it will be relying on Apple’s own age verification feature for its UK web visitors … more…

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Apple may have just made one of the most important new Siri announcements
Apple’s painfully slow launch of the new Siri has become such a long-running saga, it seems to have all the makings of a movie – though probably not one we will see launch on Apple TV. The announcement at the start of this year that it will be powered by Google’s Gemini models finally gave us reason for optimism, and the latest Apple AI news could be an equally important development … more…

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Will Apple release anything new in May? Here’s what’s we expect
Macworld May is usually a slow month for Apple releases, and it should be no different this year. Apple’s OS 26es are still getting updates—the latest version, 26.5, will arrive this month—but they’re really minor at this point, as most of the work in Cupertino has long since shifted to the next major release. With the WWDC keynote set for June 8, big releases or major announcements would likely wait for that event. We don’t expect much to be announced in May, leaving most of Apple’s releases to be the minor 26.5 software updates and content for Apple TV and Apple Arcade. New hardware releases Apple started off 2026 with a flurry of releases, including the M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, AirTag 2, AirPods Max 2, and the all-new MacBook Neo, but it’s been quiet for a few weeks. And it’s likely to be quiet for a few more. While we’re waiting for several new devices to launch in spring or summer, with WWDC so close, we’ll likely have to wait until June for anything new to arrive. Here’s what Apple has waiting in the wings: M5 Mac mini: With Apple discontinuing the 256GB version of the M4 Mac mini, it’s unclear where the M5 Mac mini stands. We were expecting the new model to launch this spring, but with severe supply constraints due to the memory crunch, we might need to wait until fall. M5 Mac Studio: The Mac Studio is in the same boat as the Mac mini, with memory issues forcing Apple to cut back on some models, including the higher-end versions with 256GB of RAM. Apple TV 4K: Apple’s streaming box hasn’t been updated since 2022, when it got an A15 Bionic chip, USB-C Siri Remote, and a price cut. It’s been rumored to get an update to a newer chip, but Apple may have requisitioned those chips for the MacBook Neo. iPad: Apple’s entry-level iPad is the only tablet that can’t run Apple Intelligence, and with the new Siri likely to finally arrive this year, Apple is almost certain to give it an update with an AI-ready chip. -Apps and software updates OS 26.5 updates: The iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates bring a few new features, including suggested places (and advertisements) in Maps, end-to-end encryption in RCS messages (in beta), and new Pride wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. On Apple Watch, you get a new Pride watch face, too. Of course, there are bug fixes and security updates on the way, too. While the 26.5 updates will be out by the second week of May, Apple doesn’t usually start the x.6 beta tests until after WWDC in June. And by then, all eyes will be on the first betas of iOS/macOS/watchOS 27, so this is essentially the last notable iOS 26 release, with no sign of the new Siri. Services Apple TV+ Here are the shows, series, and movies we expect to release on Apple TV+ in May. If you want to know what’s coming later, check our full guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content. Unconditional: A mother-daughter vacation turns in to a nightmare when 25-year-old Gali (Talia Lynne Ronn) is arrested for drug smuggling in Moscow. May 8 Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed: Newly divorced mom Paula falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer.  May 20 Propeller One-Way Night Coach: Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast and his mother set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime. May 29 Star City: A spin-off of the For All Mankind universe, Star City takes explores the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program. May 29 Apple Arcade Apple releases most Apple Arcade games on the first Friday of each month. Check our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full list of Apple Arcade games and more details on the service. Occasionally, games are released with no forewarning, but you’ll usually see next month’s releases listed in the Coming Soon section. Good Pizza, Great Pizza+: A cozy pizza business simulator. May 7 Nick Jr. Replay!: Education game for preschoolers with Nick Jr. characters. May 7 Perchang World: Glossy physics puzzle game where you use gadgets to guide marbles to a finish line. May 7 Ultimate 8-Ball Pool+: Sophisticated 3D pool/billiards simulation. May 7

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watchOS 26.5 is going to fix two bugs on your Apple Watch
Macworld Some pundits have wondered if Apple is running out of ideas for watchOS development, with major new features seemingly in short supply for the upcoming watchOS 27 demo at WWDC. But it will still be important to keep your Apple Watch’s software up to date, if only to keep on top of security patches and bug fixes. Take the watchOS 26.5 software update, for example. The point update, which is expected to roll out to the public next week, contains fixes for two bugs, according to the release notes (via MacRumors). Neither of them is disastrous, but given that OS updates are free, there’s no reason to suffer without the fix. Apple describes the bugs as follows: Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone Fixes an issue where Workout app audio alerts could fail to play if the phone was not nearby Apple Watch If that isn’t enough incentive to install watchOS 26.5, Apple has also announced it will contain a new Pride Luminance watch face for Pride month. Apple rolled out the release candidate (RC) of watchOS 26.5, as well as the 26.5 RCs for the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, on May 4. The RC is a late beta version that in principle is ready to launch, unless a problem is spotted, so the final version is likely to roll out next week. To update watchOS on your Apple Watch, open the Settings app and tap General > Software Update. If an update is available, tap Install and follow the onscreen instructions.

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7 major new Siri features coming with the iOS 27 overhaul
Macworld For over a decade, Siri has been able to perform some basic tasks on iOS, like checking the weather, playing music, pulling data from Wikipedia, and so on. While it works for this sort of use case, the virtual assistant’s comprehension skills can be limited, pushing you to utter simple, carefully-constructed phrases. Although rival voice assistants suffered from similar constraints once upon a time, they’ve long since moved on. On Android, for example, Google Gemini has gained agentic capabilities, allowing users to control their devices using natural language. This exposes the widening gap between the two platforms and further highlights Siri’s frustrating flaws. Fortunately, that’s all about to change, as iOS 27 is said to give Siri a complete overhaul, from the ground up. Here are the major new capabilities iOS 27 is reported to bring. Chat memory On iOS 27, Siri will likely be powered by a large language model (LLM), allowing it to engage in more complex conversations using natural phrasing. Instead of thinking twice before picking your words, you should be able to speak organically and it’ll supposedly understand you just fine. The upgrade would also grow its world knowledge, limiting the need to piggyback on ChatGPT or redirect you to generic web results when inquiring about certain matters. The LLM boost should make Siri more conversational and unlock a longer context window. If so, the chatbot would remember previous queries and base its later responses accordingly. In fact, it could be equipped with a long-term memory that recalls details from past sessions—not just the ongoing one. This would make Siri more personal and helpful, similar to how ChatGPT and Gemini currently adapt to and evolve with their unique users. Foundry Multiple tasks at once If you’re a Siri power user, you’re likely aware of how linear the assistant can be. You must feed it individual commands using simple words; bundling multiple requests into a single prompt will confuse its little brain. Siri will end up executing only one of the mentioned actions, a completely unrelated task, or nothing at all. If the rumors turn out to be accurate, iOS 27’s Siri could finally resolve that, adding support for multitasking. In this case, you’d be able to ask it to set an alarm, shuffle a playlist, and turn on the lights in one go. A dedicated app Given that the new Siri is expected to operate more like a chatbot, maintain previous chats, and introduce more advanced tools, its current ephemeral interface will no longer be sufficient. For this reason, iOS 27 may introduce a dedicated Siri app that users can access from the Home Screen. It would house conversation history, potential personalization options, and other features—similar to how existent chatbot apps work. Right now, any accidental tap could dismiss and permanently wipe a Siri conversation due to the popup’s fragile nature. That won’t be satisfactory when the dialogues get longer and more complex. Foundry Resourceful resort The standalone Siri app may not be the only design change coming with iOS 27. Apple will allegedly bake it right into the Dynamic Island, taking advantage of the extra space. This update would particularly make sense on the iPhone 18 Pro, which will reportedly fit more content in the Dynamic Island due to the smaller cutout. With this tweak, users will be able to see more of the background on-screen elements, as the Siri popup’s position will shift to the top. Foundry Third-party AI extensions With iOS 18.2, Apple included an optional ChatGPT extension to Siri, allowing users to upload images or send more complex queries to ChatGPT if it was more than Siri could handle. iOS 27 will likely expand the list of supported Siri extensions to include Gemini for those who prefer Google’s technology. Claude, Perplexity, and others could potentially follow, too. By supporting more AI models, those unhappy with Siri’s raw abilities will be able to utilize their (free or paid) third-party chatbot accounts across the system. App awareness Beyond the rumored upgrades, iOS 27 will add the Siri features Apple previewed two years ago but failed to deliver. These include a major expansion of the App Intents framework so Siri can perform functions inside third-party apps. It’s unclear how Apple’s implementation will compare to that of Google Gemini on Android, but it’s a welcome addition that will make Siri more useful. Siri will also gain the ability to analyze what is on your screen at the moment for context. Personal context The other feature Apple previewed with iOS 18 is Siri’s ability to pull personal data from installed apps. If it comes to fruition, you’ll be able to ask Siri when a certain personal will happen, for example, and it will scan your texts, emails, and other relevant data sources to find the correct answer. In a way, Siri will know everything about your digital life at all times.

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If you bought an iPhone last year, you may have a $95 check coming
Macworld Remember those Siri ads starring Bella Ramsey that promoted the iPhone 16 by showing off all the cool new Siri features Apple announced at WWDC in 2024? The Siri features that never shipped? Remember those? Well, someone filed a class action lawsuit about those very ads, and Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement rather than taking it to court. As always, a bunch of that sum will go toward legal and administrative fees, but if you bought an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16, you could have as much as $95 coming your way. If you bought an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max or any iPhone 16 between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, anywhere in the United States, you’re eligible to collect at least $25 and as much as $95, depending on how many people claim their portion of the settlement. Eligible users will be notified will need to provide proof that they’re part of the eligible group. That could be a receipt, serial number, Apple Account information, phone number, or other information, depending on exactly how and where you purchased your iPhone. The settlement received preliminary approval today, and noticed should be sent within the next 45 days. In a statement sent to media outlets, Apple said: Since the launch of Apple Intelligence, we have introduced dozens of features across many languages that are integrated across Apple’s platforms, relevant to what users do every day, and built with privacy protections at every step. These include Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, Writing Tools, Genmoji, Clean Up and many more. Apple has reached a settlement to resolve claims related to the availability of two additional features. We resolved this matter to stay focused on doing what we do best, delivering the most innovative products and services to our users.

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Don’t drop $2k on a new MacBook Pro—this 5-star rated refurb is only $430 today
Macworld TL;DR: These MacBook Pros are only $430 until they sell out (MSRP $1,999). You don’t need a brand-new MacBook Pro—you just need one that works like new. But with current prices pushing close to $2,000, upgrading can feel out of reach. This refurbished MacBook Pro 2020 offers a smarter path, with strong specs, near-mint condition, and a track record of 5-star reviews. This 13-inch MacBook Pro comes with a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 quad-core processor that runs at 2.0GHz, so everyday work like browsing, video calls, and document editing feels smooth. It has 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, which is plenty of space for apps, photos, and big project files, and it helps the system stay responsive when you have a lot open at once. The 13.3-inch Retina display runs at 2560×1600 resolution with True Tone, so text looks sharp, and colors are vivid while the screen adjusts to the lighting in your room. Intel Iris Plus graphics handle streaming, light creative work, and general use without drama. The backlit Magic Keyboard is comfortable for long typing sessions, and the Touch Bar and Touch ID give you quick shortcuts and fingerprint login. You get four Thunderbolt 3 ports that handle charging, external displays, and fast storage through USB-C. Wireless connections use 802.11ac Wi Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 for modern routers and accessories. This grade “A” refurbished unit should arrive in near-mint condition, with only minor signs of use. It weighs about 3.1 pounds, comes with a charger, and includes a limited third-party warranty. Get a MacBook Pro while they’re on sale for $430. We have fewer than 50 left in stock. Apple Macbook Pro (2020) 13″ i5 2GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Mac Studio loses its craziest memory option
The Mac Studio now tops out at just 96GB of memory, while higher-end Mac mini variants with 32GB or more RAM have also disappeared from sale. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Intel’s stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report
Intel’s stock hit a record high today in the aftermath of a Bloomberg report that claimed Apple is exploring Intel and Samsung Electronics as potential manufacturing partners for future device chips. Here are the details. more…

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