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Hardware/accessory announcements for the week of April 13-17

Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° Plugable Technologies has announced the USBC-10IN1E, a 10-in-1 USB-C hub. It combines 140W pass-through charging with native 8K HDMI output and 2.5Gbps Ethernet, the USBC-10IN1E bridges the gap...

Software announcements for the week of April 13-17

Here are some of the latest software announcements: ° For Earth Day 2026, the folks at iScanner have launched a new Eco Tips feature to their app that helps declutter the office and home. The new feature helps users understand how long to keep hard copies of...

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday April 15
11:10 am
Three Apple Stores In The United States To Close Permanently in a Few Months | iLounge
Three Apple Stores In The United States To Close Permanently in a Few Months
In an announcement today, Apple will be closing three Apple Stores in the United States for good in June. The stores are going to be the Apple Towson Town Center in Maryland, Towson, Apple North Country in California, Escondido, and Apple Trumbull in Connecticut. The stores mentioned are found in shopping malls that are struggling […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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11:09 am
Parts For Products Announced Last Month Now Available | iLounge
Parts For Products Announced Last Month Now Available
Apple is now selling parts for the 7 new devices that they have announced during March via the Apple self-service repair program. The program enables customers to get their hands on real manuals, parts, and tools to DIY repair their device. The 7 devices are the iPad Air with M4 chip, Studio Display XDR, the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.
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11:08 am
Smartphone market down and worsening, but Apple’s tactic pays off – IDC | 9 to 5 Mac
Smartphone market down and worsening, but Apple’s tactic pays off – IDC
The global smartphone market fell more than 4% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, ending 2.5 years of consecutive growth, according to a new market intelligence report. Things are expected to get even worse as the memory shortage bites even harder, but the tactic adopted by Apple is paying off … more…
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10:59 am
Apple Watch hit by major bugs after watchOS 8.8.2 update | Macworld
Apple Watch hit by major bugs after watchOS 8.8.2 update
Macworld Around three weeks ago, Apple released watchOS 26.4 alongside iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4. At the same time, the company quietly released updates for watchOS 5 and watchOS 8, two older versions of the Apple Watch’s operating system. These renewed security certificates and enabled iMessage and FaceTime to carry on working. Unfortunately, users are now reporting across various channels that the watchOS 8.8.2 update is causing problems with their Apple Watches. The most common issue appears to be an inability to install apps. Even Apple’s own apps, such as Maps and Weather, are not immune. Other users report random crashing and pairing errors. One affected Apple Watch shut down despite being almost fully charged; after a forced restart, it showed a battery level of 80%. A common tip for problems with the Apple Watch is to unpair it from the companion iPhone and then pair them again, but even during this step, affected users report that the connection sometimes fails. So far, there appears to be no permanent solution to either the crashes or the app installation problem. Several commenters on Reddit and Apple Community say they’ve already contacted Apple Support, but this hasn’t yet led to a fix, or even an explanation of what’s going on. To make matters worse, there is no easy way to revert to the previous version of watchOS. And while watchOS 8 might sound like an ancient OS, it’s compatible with some Apple Watch models which remain popular, such as the Series 6 and SE. If you’ve been affected by the issues with watchOS 8.8.2, please get in touch with us using the form below. The more user feedback Apple receives, the more likely it is that the developers in Cupertino will investigate the issue and (potentially) find a fix. Submit a form.
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10:30 am
The iPhone 4 and the scandals that rocked Apple | Macworld
The iPhone 4 and the scandals that rocked Apple
Macworld Quick–what’s the most important iPhone ever? Was it the original iPhone that started it all? The iPhone 6 Plus that offered larger sizes for the first time? The iPhone X that redefined the phone for a new decade? There’s a strong argument to be made that the iPhone 4 is bigger than them all. It debuted in spectacular and infamous fashion, generated one of Apple’s most remarkable controversies, and also ended up being one of the most influential iPhones in terms of design. Most important? Well, maybe. But there’s no doubt that the iPhone 4 is the most interesting iPhone ever. Found in a bar The iPhone 4 story starts with a bang exactly 16 years ago, as an Apple engineer accidentally left one in a German restaurant in Redwood City, California, where it was found by someone who sold it to the tech blog Gizmodo. It was less than two months before the new iPhone’s debut, which was scheduled for Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference in June. Gizmodo thoroughly documented every aspect of the device, spoiling what had traditionally been one of Steve Jobs’s greatest marketing tricks, the dramatic new-product reveal. It seems obvious now, but back in the day, the idea that a new product announcement could be theater was revolutionary. Technology product announcements were boring litanies of specs. Industry standard practice was to sow fear, uncertainty, and doubt by pre-announcing products long before they even existed. Jobs kept Apple’s stuff in a black box, under a dropcloth, to reveal when the time was right, like a magician. It made it feel like you were watching technology being invented in real-time. It was a brilliant bit of showmanship. The Gizmodo leak blew all of that up. There were police raids and criminal investigations, most of which went nowhere. But Apple lost its ability to publicize the iPhone 4–we all knew about it, in detail, way in advance. You’re holding it wrong Another milestone in the weird life of the iPhone 4 happened soon after the device was announced. All of a sudden, media reports began emerging that you could drop the phone’s cellular connection to no bars and end phone calls by placing your fingers on exactly the right spot on the device’s outside. Tim Cook and Steve Jobs do not want to be here. Jason Snell Antennagate wasn’t the first iPhone “gate,” but it might have been the biggest one. The storm of attention got so strong that Steve Jobs had to cut a family vacation short and fly back to Cupertino for a hastily-called press conference. After playing a viral music video by Jonathan Mann, Apple’s CEO appeared on stage and sure didn’t seem happy to be there. Jobs pointed out that lots of phones had places on them where, if you touched just the right spot, you could lose signal. He also admitted that Apple’s algorithm that displayed “cellular bars” was not really accurate and was misrepresenting weaker signals as stronger. He also seemed frustrated that a seemingly tiny number of user complaints were overshadowing the fact that more than 99 percent of iPhone 4 buyers seemed perfectly happy with their devices. But, admitting that a “bumper” case around the phone’s metal edges tended to mitigate the problem, Jobs offered a free bumper case to every iPhone 4 buyer. Jobs also famously gave every iPhone 4 user a little advice, if they found themselves holding the device in a way that reduced the cellular signal: “Just don’t hold it that way then.” There’s also a less-well-known scandal involving the iPhone 4, which Jobs referenced in the “Antennagate” press conference by apologizing for the fact that the white version of the iPhone 4 was late, but would be out later in July. That’s right–Apple sold the iPhone 4 in two colors, black and white, but the white one didn’t ship. Not in June, not in July, and not even in 2010. Apple’s white whale, er, iPhone didn’t ship until April 2011, a full 10 months after it was announced. Can you imagine? Steve Jobs offered iPhone 4 buyers a full refund if they held it wrong. Jason Snell Does it look familiar? But enough about the bad. Thanks to 16 years of hindsight, it’s also important to point out all the things about the iPhone 4 that make it a notable phone–in a good way. The iPhone 4 was the first model to break AT&T’s exclusivity deal in the United States. For the first 3 and 1/2 years of the iPhone’s existence, AT&T was Apple’s exclusive wireless partner. Then, in early 2011, Apple announced a special Verizon-only version of the iPhone4 that brought the phone to America’s biggest carrier. It was a huge step for both Verizon and Apple, bringing the iPhone to a huge new set of customers who just weren’t willing to switch carriers to get the phone they wanted. Perhaps most important, though, is the design of the iPhone 4. After the rounded original iPhone and the curvy plastic of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4 was a real statement: Flat sides all around, clad in a band of silvery aluminum, with a flat front and back. The iPhone 4’s design persisted through the iPhone 5 and 5S, and then returned with a vengeance with the iPhone 12 series. Even today’s iPhone 17 Pro carries most of the shape with it, though it’s replaced the metal band with an entirely metal backshell. For my money, it’s this design that has stood the test of time and is the definitive iPhone look. Despite being unveiled accidentally in a German restaurant by an Apple engineer via a tech blog, then re-unveiled at WWDC, then apologized for, and with a white color variant that almost never appeared, the iPhone 4 is a huge part of iPhone history. Especially if you don’t hold it wrong.
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10:23 am
iPhone Ultra: Apple first folding iPhone design, display, and release rumors | Macworld
iPhone Ultra: Apple first folding iPhone design, display, and release rumors
Macworld We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018, at least. Back then, reliable reports from the likes of CNBC said Apple was going to have a folding iPhone on the market in 2020. That became 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025… and now it’s expected to land in 2026. So, while the rumors and reports from parts suppliers and analysts are heating up and we have more specifics than ever before, we would advise even more caution and skepticism than usual with Apple speculation. With that said, here’s what current rumors suggest about the release of a folding iPhone. Update April 14, 2026: We’ve updated this guide with the latest rumors, including more dummy models, pricing info, and another leak that “iPhone Ultra” will be the name. Foldable iPhone name: What will it be called? iPhone Ultra is the expected name Many fans and pundits have got into the habit of referring to the rumored device as the iPhone Fold, but this may not necessarily be the official name. The rumors and leaks from spring 2026 onwards suggest that Apple is looking to call it iPhone Ultra. In March, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claimed that the folding iPhone will be one of several “Ultra” products coming this year—though not all will use “Ultra” branding, it’s certainly a possibility for the folding iPhone. Then, the Weibo account Digital Chat Station (which is hit-and-miss) said Apple is looking to use the iPhone Ultra name, too.
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08:00 am
Keep your brain active with this low-stakes learning app, now $70 for life (was $599.99) | Macworld
Keep your brain active with this low-stakes learning app, now $70 for life (was $599.99)
Macworld TL;DR: Nibble is a new app that teaches you things like art, history, finance, and more, and a lifetime subscription is only $70. A lot of learning apps ask for more time and focus than most people actually have. Nibble takes the opposite approach, turning spare minutes into short lessons that feel manageable enough to keep using, even on days when a full course sounds exhausting. A lifetime subscription is also on sale now for only $69.99 (reg. $599.99). Nibble centers everything around 10-minute sessions, so you can pick up something new without feeling like you need to block out your whole evening. The app covers 16 broad topics, including history, art, AI, personal finance, music, and philosophy, and it mixes formats instead of forcing everything into the same lesson style. You can read, listen, watch, take quizzes, play learning games, or use AI chats that make the material feel a little more interactive. Some days, you may want a structured path that builds from one lesson to the next. Other days, you may just want to open the app, learn a few things about a topic that caught your attention, and move on. Nibble works both ways. The personalized recommendations and guided journeys help with direction, but the app still leaves room for curiosity. Another nice part of the setup is that it doesn’t pressure you to learn. There are no deadlines, no long assignments, and no sense that you are falling behind. New content gets added monthly, so the library keeps growing. The lifetime subscription unlocks the full library, plus all available formats, including lessons, videos, audio, games, and AI chats. If you want to keep yourself sharp and learn in your spare time, get a Nibble lifetime subscription for $69.99. Nibble All-Around Knowledge App (Lifetime Subscription)See Deal Buying this deal? Top off your cart to $100+, then add a Microsoft Office 2021 lifetime license and use GWP4MAC (for Mac) or GWP4WIND (for Windows) to get it free through 4/19. Gift with $100+ purchase promo ends April 19, 2026. Exclusions apply. Only one promo code applicable per order. StackSocial prices subject to change.
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08:00 am
This $68 portable projector comes with a mic for backyard karaoke | Macworld
This $68 portable projector comes with a mic for backyard karaoke
Macworld TL;DR: The ION Portable HD Projector comes with built-in speakers and a wired Mic, and it’s on sale for $68. Some portable projectors require all sorts of separate accessories, which very quickly defeats the purpose of having a portable projector. The ION Portable HD Outdoor Projector keeps things simple by putting the projector, speaker, Bluetooth, and microphone support in one unit, so you can set it up for a movie, game, or karaoke night without dragging out a pile of extra gear. Right now, you can pick up one of these portable projectors for only $67.99 (reg. $84.99). This is not a cinema-quality movie projector, but it’s not supposed to be. You get 720p HD resolution, 100 ANSI lumens, and an adjustable image from 30 inches to 150 inches. That won’t replace a serious home theater setup, but it should work well for movies, games, and outdoor hangouts once the light drops. The bigger selling point is the sound. Most compact projectors sound thin and weak on their own, but this one has a built-in 70W stereo system with dual 3-inch drivers and 1.5-inch tweeters, so you can actually fill a room or patio without immediately reaching for another speaker. That’s especially useful for karaoke nights, which can also benefit from the included microphone. Connecting to your projector is easy. It has ports for HDMI, USB, and AUX, so it’s easy to hook up a laptop, console, or another media device. Bluetooth 5.3 is built in with a range of up to 100 feet, so it can pull double duty as a wireless speaker when you’re not using the projector. Get an ION Portable HD Outdoor Projector on sale for $67.99 while you can. ION Portable HD Outdoor Projector with Bluetooth, Speakers & MicrophoneSee Deal Buying this deal? Top off your cart to $100+, then add a Microsoft Office 2021 lifetime license and use GWP4MAC (for Mac) or GWP4WIND (for Windows) to get it free through 4/19. Gift with $100+ purchase promo ends April 19, 2026. Exclusions apply. Only one promo code applicable per order. StackSocial prices subject to change.
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05:50 am
YouTube Music rolls out split-view Now Playing redesign on Android, iOS | 9 to 5 Mac
YouTube Music rolls out split-view Now Playing redesign on Android, iOS
The split-view Now Playing redesign that YouTube Music has been working on since last year is now widely rolling out. more…
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03:01 am
Developers behind vibe coding app Anything detail next steps after months-long fight with Apple | 9 to 5 Mac
Developers behind vibe coding app Anything detail next steps after months-long fight with Apple
Following a dispute that led to two removals from the App Store, the developers behind the vibe coding platform Anything are publicly accusing Apple of shutting out a new generation of app creators through outdated app review guidelines. Here are the details. more…
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01:36 am
Grok nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes almost led to an App Store ban | AppleInsider
Grok nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes almost led to an App Store ban
Apple reportedly threatened Grok owner xAI with an App Store ban if the deepfake nude generation issues weren't addressed. In spite of ongoing problems with the chatbot, the app was never removed.X and Grok faced backlash after deepfake problemFor several horrific days in January, social media platform X was flooded with AI-generated pornographic images involving non-consenting adults and minors. Many wondered why legal entities were slow to respond, but above all, why Apple was completely silent on the matter.According to a new report from CNBC, shared by 9to5Mac, Apple did threaten to remove Grok from the App Store. While Elon Musk did change moderation rules on X, even after monetizing the illegal porn, the Grok app didn't change much at all. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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01:26 am
Margo’s Got Money Troubles, starring Elle Fanning, premieres on Apple TV | 9 to 5 Mac
Margo’s Got Money Troubles, starring Elle Fanning, premieres on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers can now watch the first three episodes of comedic drama Margo’s Got Money Troubles, starring Elle Fanning (Predator: Badlands), Michelle Pfeiffer (Basic Instinct), and Nicole Kidman (The Hours). Here are the details. more…
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12:40 am
Apple reportedly threatened to remove Grok from the App Store over sexualized deepfakes | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple reportedly threatened to remove Grok from the App Store over sexualized deepfakes
In a letter obtained exclusively by NBC News, Apple told U.S. senators how it worked behind the scenes to address the viral surge of sexualized deepfakes generated by Grok earlier this year. Here are the details. more…
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12:33 am
Journey Summit Ultra 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: sleek, speedy, and expensive | AppleInsider
Journey Summit Ultra 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: sleek, speedy, and expensive
JourneyiPhone 17's 3-in-1 charging station, the Summit Ultra, keeps your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch topped off and ready to go at a moment's notice — but you'll pay for that convenience.Journey Summit Ultra 3-in-1 Wireless Charging StationIf you're in the Apple ecosystem, chances are you've got at least two — if not three, four, or five Apple devices that need to be charged at any given moment. Journey knows this, which is why it's created its own take on a convenient multi-charger.The Summit Ultra is a three-in-one charger, designed to charge your MagSafe-compatible iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. And, as a bonus, it does so without needing any sort of wires going to or from your devices — everything is grab-and-go. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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12:07 am
9to5Mac Daily: April 14, 2026 – MacBook Neo competition, more | 9 to 5 Mac
9to5Mac Daily: April 14, 2026 – MacBook Neo competition, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…
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Tuesday April 14
10:40 pm
Farewell to Mac Writers John Martellaro and Chuck La Tournous | TidBITS
Farewell to Mac Writers John Martellaro and Chuck La Tournous
The Mac community has lost two longtime writers in recent weeks: John Martellaro and Chuck La Tournous. John wrote once for TidBITS in 1996 before settling at The Mac Observer, where Chuck was also a contributing editor.
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09:59 pm
Apple pulls fake Ledger app and Freecash in rough day for App Store review | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple pulls fake Ledger app and Freecash in rough day for App Store review
Just as CoinDesk reported that a fake Ledger app had drained millions from App Store users, TechCrunch revealed that another app had been harvesting sensitive user data. Apple pulled both today. Here are the details. more…
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09:15 pm
Apple TV’s under-the-radar masterpiece ‘For All Mankind’ is still soaring – Empire | Mac Daily News
Apple TV’s under-the-radar masterpiece ‘For All Mankind’ is still soaring – Empire
Season five of “For All Mankind” picks up in the years since the Goldilocks asteroid heist. Happy Valley has grown into a thriving colony… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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09:10 pm
Apple holds the line while rivals jack up prices | Cult of Mac
Apple holds the line while rivals jack up prices
Rising Microsoft and Samsung prices are shifting the competitive landscape in the electronics market today. Here's how Apple benefits. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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08:44 pm
Apple says Jon Prosser has only partially complied with subpoenas in iOS 26 leak case | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple says Jon Prosser has only partially complied with subpoenas in iOS 26 leak case
In a joint status report, attorneys for Apple and Michael Ramacciotti updated the court on the latest developments in the trade secrets lawsuit over the leak of iOS 26 design details. Here’s what’s new with the case. more…
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08:35 pm
OpenAI unveils GPT‑5.4‑Cyber, an AI model for defensive cybersecurity | 9 to 5 Mac
OpenAI unveils GPT‑5.4‑Cyber, an AI model for defensive cybersecurity
OpenAI has announced a new AI model called GPT-5.4-Cyber. Similar to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, this new “cyber-permissive” variant of its GPT-5.4 is built for defensive cybersecurity and not public use. more…
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08:01 pm
Amazon Prime Video bundles Apple TV and Peacock for $19.99/mo. for a limited time | Mac Daily News
Amazon Prime Video bundles Apple TV and Peacock for $19.99/mo. for a limited time
Amazon is making it easier and more affordable for Prime members to access premium streaming content by introducing a new… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:50 pm
Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer | Ars Technica
Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer
Amazon announces $11.6B merger with Globalstar and satellite deal with Apple.
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07:47 pm
Apple Store closures make sense to Apple, but not to the community | AppleInsider
Apple Store closures make sense to Apple, but not to the community
Apple sometimes closes retail stores. The company always has private and public reasons why, but the communities and workers that are impacted don't care much about what they are.Apple Trumbull - Image Credit: AppleOn April 9, it was revealed that Apple was preparing to close three of its stores in the United States in June. The group consists of Apple North County in Escondido, California, Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, Maryland, and Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut.After the initial shock of the closures, people are still expressing their feelings about the store closures. However, as usual, nothing is straightforward in the court of public opinion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Thursday March 12
03:12 pm
iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16 Buyer's Guide: Which Low-Cost iPhone Should You Choose? | MacRumors
iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16 Buyer's Guide: Which Low-Cost iPhone Should You Choose?
The iPhone 17e just joined the iPhone lineup. Apple continues to sell the iPhone 16 as an alternative low-cost option, and while the two devices share many core features, there are still more than 25 differences between them to be aware of. Following the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air, Apple discontinued the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and reduced the price of the ‌iPhone 16‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus by $100. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ now represent the two least expensive iPhone models available directly from Apple, with just $100 between them. To justify this price gap, the ‌iPhone 17e‌ misses out on features such as the Dynamic Island, an Ultra Wide camera, and several newer connectivity technologies. However, it still offers strong performance thanks to the newer A19 chip, the same main rear camera, and long battery life. Here's everything that's different: ‌iPhone 17e‌ (2026) ‌iPhone 16‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus (2024) "Notch" ‌Dynamic Island‌ 6.1-inch display 6.1- or 6.7-inch display 800 nits max brightness (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor) 1 nit minimum brightness Glass back Color-infused glass back Available in White, Black, and Soft Pink Available in White, Black, Ultramarine, Teal, and Pink Camera Control 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera 1x or 2x optical zoom options 0.5x, 1x, or 2x optical zoom options Optical image stabilization Sensor-shift optical image stabilization Photographic Styles Latest-generation Photographic Styles Macro photography Spatial photos and videos Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps) Action mode A19 chip (N3P) A18 chip (N3E) 4.26 GHz CPU clock speed 4.04 GHz CPU clock speed 68.2 GB/s memory bandwidth 60 GB/s memory bandwidth 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 4-core GPU Apple C1X modem Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem mmWave 5G connectivity Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity Wi-Fi 7 connectivity Thread connectivity Ultra Wideband chip for Precision Finding 26-hour battery life 22 or 27-hour battery life 256GB or 512GB storage iPhone 16: 128GB iPhone 16 Plus: 128GB or 256GB Starts at $599 Starts at $699 At a markedly more accessible price point, the ‌iPhone 17e‌ will likely be the go-to iPhone for many customers, particularly those buying on a budget. Like its predecessor, it makes relatively few compromises compared to the standard model and still delivers most of the features that matter for everyday use. In fact, the ‌iPhone 17e‌ now offers noticeably better performance than the ‌iPhone 16‌ thanks to its newer A19 chip, as well as strong battery life aided by Apple's efficient C1X modem. For many customers, the absence of an Ultra Wide camera, Camera Control, additional color options, and newer connectivity technologies such as Wi-Fi 7, Thread, and Ultra Wideband may not matter. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ also starts with more storage and costs $100 less than the ‌iPhone 16‌, making it a compelling option for buyers who primarily care about performance, battery life, and overall value. However, the ‌iPhone 16‌ still offers several advantages. Features like the ‌Dynamic Island‌, a brighter display with higher peak brightness outdoors, an Ultra Wide camera with macro photography, Spatial photo and video capture, and a wider range of video features give it a significantly more capable camera system. Additional hardware such as the Ultra Wideband chip, Thread connectivity, mmWave 5G, and Wi-Fi 7 may also be important for users who want the most complete feature set. As a result, the decision between the two models is now less straightforward. Customers who want the best overall feature set, particularly when it comes to the camera and display, should consider the ‌iPhone 16‌. On the other hand, those who prioritize performance, storage, battery life, and price will likely find the ‌iPhone 17e‌ to be the better value.Related Roundups: iPhone 16, iPhone 17eBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17e (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:15 pm
Samsung's Monitor Sale Includes Free Copy of Resident Evil Requiem, Plus TV and Galaxy Deals | MacRumors
Samsung's Monitor Sale Includes Free Copy of Resident Evil Requiem, Plus TV and Galaxy Deals
Samsung introduced the newest line of Galaxy products last month, including the S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds4. Today, you can find a few discounts on some of these products, plus savings on Samsung's most popular monitors and TVs, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame TVs. Monitors Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Samsung has a few unique monitor deals this week, offering a free copy of Resident Evil Requiem at no cost when purchasing select monitors. This includes select monitors on this landing page, with up to $1,000 in savings on these displays. When you register these monitors after purchasing them, you'll get a download code for Resident Evil Requiem, which is a $70 value. UP TO $1,000 OFFSamsung Monitor Sale 32-inch ViewFinity S70A UHD Monitor - $299.99, down from $459.99 32-inch Odyssey G70D Monitor - $599.99, down from $799.99 (free game code) 27-inch Odyssey OLED G60SD Monitor - $699.99, down from $899.99 (free game code) 49-inch Odyssey G91F Monitor - $779.99, down from $999.99 (free game code) 49-inch Odyssey OLED G95SD Monitor - $1,199.99, down from $2039.98 (free game code) 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 (free game code) TVs In regards to TVs, there are quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including all-time low prices on The Frame models from 2025. You can get the 2025 65-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99 ($600 off), as well as the 75-inch Frame Pro for $1,999.99 ($1,200 off), a match of the all-time low price. $600 OFF65-inch The Frame for $1,199.99 $1,200 OFF75-inch The Frame Pro for $1,999.99 55-inch QLED QEF1 Smart TV - $379.99, down from $599.99 55-inch QLED Q7F Smart TV - $379.99, down from $529.99 55-inch QLED Q8F Smart TV - $599.99, down from $749.99 75-inch Vision AI Smart TV - $599.99, down from $1,199.99 50-inch The Frame - $799.99, down from $1,099.99 75-inch Neo QLED QN70F Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,599.99 65-inch The Frame - $1,199.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch OLED S95F Smart TV - $1,899.99, down from $2,299.99 75-inch The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 85-inch The Frame Pro - $2,999.99, down from $4,299.99 85-inch Neo QLED QN90F Smart TV - $2,299.99, down from $4,499.99 Galaxy Products You can get up to $380 instant trade-in credit when pre-ordering the Galaxy S26, up to $480 credit for the Galaxy S26+, and up to $720 credit for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. If not trading in an older device, Samsung is still offering $150 in Samsung credit when ordering each smartphone. UP TO $720 CREDITSamsung Galaxy S26 Smartphones Galaxy S26 - Up to $380 trade-in credit Galaxy S26+ - Up to $480 trade-in credit Galaxy S26 Ultra - Up to $720 trade-in credit Galaxy Buds4 - Get $30 Samsung credit Galaxy Buds4 Pro - Get $30 Samsung credit Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack 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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02:00 pm
Apple Says 'Hello' With New Instagram Account | MacRumors
Apple Says 'Hello' With New Instagram Account
Apple is already on Instagram, where it primarily shares photos and videos for its Shot on iPhone campaign, but the company is expanding its horizons. Apple today launched another Instagram account called Hello Apple (@helloapple), where it will share company news, stories, product marketing, and more. The account will showcase how Apple products inspire creativity and help to make a difference in everyday lives, and it will highlight work from Apple's creator community. Apple said the account will occasionally provide behind-the-scenes peeks too, so fans will want to follow along to learn something new. "Our stories, and yours," the account's bio says. Apple has already started sharing some content, including a video that says "Hello" and a post that shares Apple CEO Tim Cook's new "50 Years of Thinking Different" letter. Apple turns 50 on April 1, and it plans to celebrate over the coming weeks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hello Apple (@helloapple) There are also posts related to the MacBook Neo, Apple TV being the exclusive place to watch F1 races in the United States, and more. Apple continues to have special Instagram accounts for Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Books, Apple TV, Apple Fitness+, Apple Creator Studio, and more. Apple has also been active on TikTok, and it recently began allowing users to comment on the videos that it shares on that platform. Altogether, it amounts to Apple expanding its social media presence to reach even more people. Apple has more than 36 million followers on its main Instagram account, and the new "Hello Apple" account is quickly amassing thousands of followers.Tag: InstagramThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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MacBook Neo Teardown: Modular Ports, Glue-Less Battery, Zero Tape | MacRumors
MacBook Neo Teardown: Modular Ports, Glue-Less Battery, Zero Tape
A teardown of the new MacBook Neo by Australian YouTube repair channel Tech Re-Nu reveals what may be the most modular and repair-friendly Mac laptop in recent times. The Neo is shown being taken apart in just six minutes, suggesting Apple has prioritized simplicity across the board, using standard Torx screws (T3, T5, and T8) and a clean cable routing design. To open the aluminum body, eight screws on the bottom are loosened, similar to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Inside, a tiny motherboard sits, surrounded by a stripped-back internal layout with minimal parts and no hinge covers. The battery is secured by 18 screws and lifts straight out – there are no stretch-release adhesive tabs, and no sticky glue holding it in place. In fact, the teardown encountered zero tape throughout the entire disassembly, which is a first for a modern Mac. The two USB-C ports, speakers, and the headphone jack are all modular, so the individual components can be swapped without replacing larger assemblies. The speakers, for example, come out with just four screws each and no adhesive. Indeed, the only adhesive found in the machine was a small amount on the trackpad where a cable connects it to the mainboard. Tech Re-Nu does not entirely disassemble the Neo, but we know it is possible to remove the keyboard for repair without replacing the entire top case – which is a huge boost for any repairability score. Taken together, it looks like the $599 MacBook Neo is a lot more repairable than some might have expected for an Apple laptop.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: TeardownBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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MacBook Neo's Keyboard Can Be Replaced Individually in Major Change | MacRumors
MacBook Neo's Keyboard Can Be Replaced Individually in Major Change
Apple has published its MacBook Neo repair manual, and it reveals some big repairability news: the keyboard can be replaced individually. For many years, replacing the keyboard in a MacBook has required replacing the entire Top Case, which refers to the top half of the aluminum shell surrounding the keyboard. For example, the latest MacBook Air has a "Top Case with Keyboard" part, and the latest MacBook Pro models have a "Top Case with Battery and Keyboard" part. For the MacBook Neo, there are separate Keyboard, Keyboard with Touch ID, and Top Case parts, and Apple shows how to replace the keyboard individually. While there are still more than 40 screws involved to replace the keyboard on its own, the process is much easier than replacing an entire Top Case, which requires lots of disassembly. More importantly for customers, the MacBook Neo's individual keyboard parts will likely be much more affordable when they become available on Apple's self-service store. In the U.S., Top Case parts for recent MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models cost around $400 to $600. The standalone Keyboard and Keyboard with Touch ID parts for the MacBook Neo will likely be hundreds of dollars cheaper by comparison, but exact pricing remains to be seen. MacBook Neo launched on Wednesday, and it has been praised for its value and performance. Now, improved repairability is another positive.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Announces 50th Anniversary Plans | MacRumors
Apple Announces 50th Anniversary Plans
Apple today announced that it plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary, which is on April 1. In addition, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a "50 Years of Thinking Different" letter. "While Apple is known for looking forward, this milestone offers a special moment to reflect on the journey that has brought the company here, to celebrate the people and communities who have thought different with us, and to honor the enduring values that continue to guide our work," said Apple, in a press release. In the coming weeks, Apple said it "will celebrate the company's 50th anniversary, recognizing the creativity, innovation, and impact that people around the world have made possible with Apple technology." The specific plans remain to be seen. "Thinking different has always been at the heart of Apple," said Cook. "It's what has driven us to create products that empower people to express themselves, to connect, and to create something wonderful. As we celebrate 50 years, we are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey and who continues to inspire what comes next."This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Shares '50 Years of Thinking Different' Letter | MacRumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook Shares '50 Years of Thinking Different' Letter
Apple CEO Tim Cook today shared a "50 Years of Thinking Different" letter, ahead of the company's 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026. Here is the full letter:Fifty years ago in a small garage, a big idea was born. Apple was founded on the simple notion that technology should be personal, and that belief — radical at the time — changed everything. April 1st marks 50 years of Apple. From the first Apple computer to the Mac, from iPod to iPhone, iPad to Apple Watch and AirPods, as well as the services we use every day — the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV — we’ve spent five decades rethinking what’s possible and putting powerful tools into people’s hands. Through every breakthrough, one idea has guided us — that the world is moved forward by people who think different. That’s because progress always begins with someone — an inventor or scientist, a student or storyteller — who imagines a better way, a new idea, a different path. That spirit has guided Apple from the start. But it has never belonged to us alone. Every invention we bring into the world is just the beginning of a story. The most meaningful chapters are written by all of you — the people who use our technology to work, learn, dream, and discover. You’ve made breakthroughs and launched businesses. You’ve cheered up loved ones in the hospital and captured your toddler’s first steps. You’ve run marathons, written books, and rekindled friendships. You’ve chased your curiosity, found your new favorite song, and shared stories that connect us all. In your hands, the tools we make have improved lives, and sometimes even saved them. And that is what inspires us — not what technology can do alone, but everything you can do with it. At Apple, we’re more focused on building tomorrow than remembering yesterday. But we couldn’t let this milestone pass without thanking the millions of people who make Apple what it is today — our incredible teams around the world, our developer community, and every customer who has joined us on this journey. Your ideas inspire our work. Your trust drives us to do better. Your stories remind us of all we can accomplish when we think different. If you’ve taught us anything, it’s that the people crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. So here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. Here’s to you.Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:45 pm
Amazon Introduces First Cash Discounts on New MacBook Air and MacBook Pro | MacRumors
Amazon Introduces First Cash Discounts on New MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
Apple's new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro just launched yesterday, and now Amazon has the first cash discounts on these models. You'll find $49 off nearly every new MacBook model on Amazon, without the need of a membership or clipping a coupon. 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. Before today, the only offers we were tracking were Best Buy gift cards with the purchase of a new MacBook. This makes Amazon's discounts the first cash markdowns on Apple's new products that we've seen so far. $49 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,049.99 $49 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,249.99 Although these are just $50 discounts, if you're shopping for the brand new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it'll be the best deals you can find online right now. Amazon provides an estimated delivery date around March 17 for most of the laptops. $49 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,649.99 $49 OFF16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,849.99 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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11:57 am
Foldable iPhone's 12GB RAM to Be Supplied by Samsung | MacRumors
Foldable iPhone's 12GB RAM to Be Supplied by Samsung
Apple's first foldable iPhone will feature 12GB of RAM supplied by Samsung, with the latter set to begin DRAM shipments in the second quarter of this year in line with Apple's production schedule. Korea-based media outlet The Bell reports that Samsung was able to negotiate a substantially higher price than previous memory contracts with Apple, owing to tightening global memory supply amid the AI server build-out. The price of a 12GB LPDDR5X module, which is already used in the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, has risen sharply from around $30 at the beginning of 2025 to roughly $70 at the start of this year. Despite Apple's typical multi-vendor strategy, the company is said to be expanding the share of iPhone memory it sources from Samsung due to rapidly rising memory prices. Concentrating a much larger share of orders with Samsung should allow Apple to secure more predictable deliveries and potentially benefit from economies of scale, even as overall component costs rise. That said, companies such as SK hynix and Micron are also believed to have secured DRAM purchase orders from Apple for its first foldable, though these are expected to enter the supply chain at a much later date. Apple's book-style foldable will operate like a cross between an iPhone and an iPad, recent reports suggest. When closed, it will resemble a traditional slab-style iPhone, but when open, it will be closer to the size of the iPad mini. Rather than a tall design, Apple is using a wider design than its competitors, and it is expected to have a 4:3 aspect ratio. The foldable iPhone or "iPhone Fold" is expected to launch in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.Tags: Foldable iPhone, SamsungThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:02 am
iPhone Fold Said to Come in These Three Storage Options | MacRumors
iPhone Fold Said to Come in These Three Storage Options
The storage capacity options for Apple's upcoming book-style foldable iPhone have allegedly leaked, along with their approximate pricing. According to the Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital, Apple will offer iPhone Fold storage capacities in the following three tiers: 256GB – ~$2,320 512GB – ~$2,610 1TB – ~$2,900 For context, Apple presently offers the iPhone 17 Pro in the same three storage options – 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB – with the iPhone 17 Pro Max offered in a fourth 2TB storage option costing $1,999. Note that the corresponding storage prices shown above are approximate USD conversions from Chinese yuan at the current exchange rate, and shouldn't be taken as reflective of the final price in the U.S. As such, consider them ballpark figures. The starting price of the foldable iPhone could be nearly twice as much as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Apple could put it somewhere between $1,800 and $2,500, which is double what the iPhone 17 Pro costs. The latest rumors suggest it will be on the higher side of that estimate, and these approximate storage tier prices appear to bear that out. Instant Digital has a good track record for Apple rumors and has provided some strikingly accurate information ahead of time, such as the imminent launch of 2023's Yellow iPhone 14, the frosted back glass of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Notably, for the iPhone 17 Pro, the leaker accurately reported the device's 256GB base storage configuration and its improved telephoto camera, as well as its improved battery life, thermal design, and display brightness, so it's worth taking these purported storage capacities seriously. Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone this September.Tags: Foldable iPhone, Instant DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:47 pm
MacBook Air With OLED Display is Still Years Away | MacRumors
MacBook Air With OLED Display is Still Years Away
Apple is planning to launch a MacBook Air with an OLED display, but it won't come for several years after the MacBook Pro is updated with OLED screen technology. We're not going to see an OLED ‌MacBook Air‌ until at least 2028, according to Bloomberg. Large, high-quality OLED displays are expensive, and it will take some time for the technology to come down in price enough that it can be used in Apple's midrange devices. Apple brought OLED to the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models in 2024, introducing the first larger-sized OLED screens. The iPhone and Apple Watch have used OLED for years, but it is more complicated with bigger displays. Apple wants to transition its flagship Mac and iPad models to OLED, with OLED eventually used across all product lines. OLED displays have better contrast than the LCD and mini-LED displays that Apple is using for current Macs, providing richer colors and deeper blacks. OLED also supports wider viewing angles and is often more power efficient because black pixels don't light up. A ‌MacBook Pro‌ with a touchscreen OLED display is in development, and rumors suggest that we're going to get it as soon as late 2026, though Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today that we could be waiting until early 2027. Kuo also said that we won't see an OLED ‌MacBook Air‌ until 2028 or 2029, so the ‌MacBook Air‌ will likely continue to use LCD display technology until then. It's possible Apple could do an interim mini-LED update, but there are no rumors suggesting that's the case yet.Related Roundup: MacBook AirTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: MacBook Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:22 pm
Friday Night Baseball Returns to Apple TV on March 27 for 2026 MLB Season | MacRumors
Friday Night Baseball Returns to Apple TV on March 27 for 2026 MLB Season
Weekly MLB games are set to return to the Apple TV subscription service on Friday, March 27, Apple said today. The fifth Friday Night Baseball season will begin with the Los Angeles Angels facing off against the Houston Astros, followed by the Cleveland Guardians playing against the Seattle Mariners. ‌Apple TV‌ will air weekly MLB doubleheaders each Friday during the 25-week 2026 season. MLB fans in 60 countries and regions will be able to watch the games with enhanced production quality and expert commentary. "'Friday Night Baseball' on Apple TV continues to elevate how fans experience the game," said Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports, and Beats. "With cutting-edge production -- including the integration of iPhone to capture immersive new perspectives -- and a full season of marquee matchups available without local broadcast restrictions, we're delivering a modern, premium broadcast experience designed for fans everywhere." Starting on the March 26 opening day, U.S. fans will also be able to watch the MLB Big Inning show each weeknight with live look-ins and in-game highlights, plus there is a full slate of MLB-related content coming to ‌Apple TV‌ like Countdown to First Pitch, MLB Daily Recap, and MLB This Week. The full Friday Night Baseball schedule for the first half of the season can be found on Apple's website. Friday Night Baseball is included for free with an ‌Apple TV‌ subscription, and no additional subscription package is required. ‌Apple TV‌ is priced at $12.99 per month.Related Roundup: Apple TVTags: Apple TV Plus, MLBBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:46 pm
Apple Releases New Versions of iOS for Older iPhones | MacRumors
Apple Releases New Versions of iOS for Older iPhones
Apple today released iOS 16.7.15, iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 15.8.7, updates designed for older iPhones and iPads that are not able to run newer versions of iOS and iPadOS. iPhone and iPad users can install the updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, and selecting the Software Update option. Those with automatic updates turned on will see the new software installed automatically in the coming days. According to Apple's release notes, the updates include important security fixes. Apple has committed to providing security updates for iPhones for at least five years after launch, but often Apple provides security fixes for a much longer period of time. Earlier this year, the iPhone 5s got a new software update 13 years after it initially launched.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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08:31 pm
iPhone Fold to Feature iPad-Style Multitasking and Layouts | MacRumors
iPhone Fold to Feature iPad-Style Multitasking and Layouts
The upcoming foldable iPhone that Apple plans to debut this September will operate like a cross between an iPhone and an iPad, reports Bloomberg. When the device is opened up, the UI will have an iPad-like layout that supports multitasking with two apps side-by-side. No iPhone to date has supported running multiple apps on the display at the same time, beyond simple picture-in-picture mode features. Many apps will feature sidebars on the left of the display, and developers will be given tools to adapt their existing apps for the new interface. The ‌iPad‌ interface makes sense because the iPhone Fold is something of an iPhone and ‌iPad‌ hybrid. When closed, it will resemble a traditional slab-style iPhone, but when open, it will be closer to the size of the iPad mini. Rather than a tall design, Apple is using a wider design than its competitors, and it is expected to have a 4:3 aspect ratio. A wider display will make the iPhone Fold more useful for side-by-side apps, video watching, and similar tasks that people are used to doing with an ‌iPad‌. When the iPhone Fold is closed, the outer display will look like a standard iPhone. It will display apps and it will have a hole-punch front-facing camera for selfies, but there isn't Face ID support. Instead, Apple is using a fingerprint sensor that's included in the power button. The camera area will still support Dynamic Island features for Live Activities and relevant notifications even though there's no TrueDepth system. Apple did test a camera that was underneath the inner display, but it produced poor images compared to the hole punch version, so Apple opted for a visible camera. The rear area will have dual cameras, but no triple-lens camera system because of space constraints. Though the iPhone Fold will have a display with some features that are also available on the ‌iPad‌, it will run iOS, not iPadOS. It will not support the full range of multitasking features that are available on the ‌iPad‌, and it won't run existing iPadOS apps. Apple plans to price the iPhone Fold somewhere around $2,000, and it will be the most expensive iPhone in the 2026 lineup.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: Foldable iPhone, Mark GurmanRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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08:02 pm
Hands-On With the New MacBook Neo | MacRumors
Hands-On With the New MacBook Neo
Happy MacBook Neo launch day! Apple's $599 notebook is finally here, and we picked one up to take a look at the new machine and share some first impressions. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ looks like a MacBook Air, but a little bit smaller. It comes in fun colors, including Citrus, Blush, and Indigo, plus a plain Silver shade. It's lightweight, has rounded corners, and it's an all-around nice machine, especially compared to bulkier Windows PCs. The display is as bright as the ‌MacBook Air‌ display at 500 nits, and it has nice vivid colors. The base model comes with a 256GB SSD and no Touch ID button for the color-matched keyboard, but the higher-tier 512GB model priced at $699 does have ‌Touch ID‌. Since this is a $599 MacBook, there are some compromises. You only get two USB-C ports and no Thunderbolt, plus no MagSafe or fast charging option. Only one of the USB-C ports is USB3, so you'll need to use that one if you want to connect an external display. It supports a 4K 60Hz display. The trackpad isn't the same Force Touch trackpad you'll find on the ‌MacBook Air‌ or MacBook Pro, but it's just as usable with the exception of the pressure-based options. There is a physical click rather than the Haptic Force Touch click, but the entire button can click so you can press anywhere. The keyboard is identical to the keyboard of the ‌MacBook Air‌ in terms of feel. Apple designed new speakers for the ‌MacBook Neo‌, and they're side-firing for the first time. Maximum sound is a little limited, but sound quality is otherwise decent for a laptop. The microphones for video calls are good at isolating out background noise, but the camera is limited to 1080p so it's not quite as good as the camera Apple uses for more expensive MacBook models. In terms of performance, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ has an A18 Pro chip and it's limited to 8GB RAM, but that's plenty for simple tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, editing documents, and doing homework. In a quick test opening 54 pre-installed apps on the ‌MacBook Neo‌, it didn't struggle, and it was able to handle all of those apps without an issue. We're going to do a deep dive into performance and battery life in the future once we've been able to spend more time with the ‌MacBook Neo‌, so make sure to keep an eye on the site for more videos.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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07:44 pm
Watch: Apple's Lesser-Known Co-Founder to Appear at Event Tonight | MacRumors
Watch: Apple's Lesser-Known Co-Founder to Appear at Event Tonight
Following the release of his new book Apple: The First 50 Years, tech columnist David Pogue is hosting an Apple at 50: Five Decades of Thinking Different event at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California tonight. The event will be live streamed on YouTube for free, starting at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. "From the early garage days of the 1970s, to the heyday of the Macintosh in the 1980s, to Apple's transformation in the 2000s with the iPhone, the program will explore how Apple repeatedly redefined itself while holding fast to a distinctive vision," the Computer History Museum said, in the YouTube stream's description. The event will feature speakers from across multiple Apple eras, including: John Sculley: Apple's CEO from 1983 to 1993 Chris Espinosa: Apple's longest-serving employee Avie Tevanian: Apple's former Chief Software Technology Officer Jon Rubinstein: Apple's former SVP of Hardware Engineering (appearing by video)Pogue is a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, and he spent many years writing about Apple and technology for The New York Times and Macworld. In a social media post, Pogue said the event will also feature Ronald Wayne, the lesser-known third co-founder of Apple, alongside Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It is unclear if Wayne will be attending the event in person or if he will speak. Wayne sold his 10% share of Apple back to Jobs and Wozniak just 12 days after the company was established in 1976, to avoid personal financial risk. His share of the company would be worth hundreds of billions of dollars today. The live stream is below. Pogue said there will be seven key Apple figures participating in the event, so there should be two others beyond the names listed above. Perhaps it is a surprise. The Computer History Museum has an Apple at 50 page with a timeline of the company's history, old photos, interviews, rare prototypes, and more. Apple: The First 50 Years is available in hardcover and digital formats. In time for Apple's 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, the 608-page book explores the first five decades of the company's history. Pogue interviewed 150 key people who shaped Apple into what it is today, including Wozniak, Sculley, former design chief Jony Ive, and others. The book provides "new facts that correct the record":In time for Apple's 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company's entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color photos, new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture, and fresh interviews with the legendary figures who shaped Apple into what it is today.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 to keep the site running.Tags: Computer History Museum, David Pogue, Ronald WayneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:53 pm
New Apple Studio Displays Double Internal Storage to 128GB | MacRumors
New Apple Studio Displays Double Internal Storage to 128GB
The Apple Studio Display and ‌Studio Display‌ XDR are equipped with A19 and A19 Pro chips, respectively, and each display has 128GB of internal NAND storage. With A-series chips, the Studio Displays run an iOS-based operating system, which is what the internal storage space is used for. The A19 and A19 Pro handle camera processing for the Center Stage camera, color calibration, USB and Thunderbolt device management, spatial audio, and more. Storage space is necessary for the existing software, downloading new firmware updates over time, and perhaps for diagnostics, but the storage is not used for user-facing features. The prior-generation ‌Studio Display‌ had 64GB of storage, so the new displays have double the capacity. Apple likely found it more affordable to use existing NAND storage from its iPhone supply chain rather than to invest in smaller modules with less storage. Most of the 128GB is probably unnecessary. Along with 128GB of storage, the ‌Studio Display‌ has 8GB RAM and the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR has 12GB RAM. The new displays launched today, and are now available for purchase from the online Apple Store and Apple retail locations. (Thanks, Mr. Macintosh!)Related Roundup: Studio DisplayBuyer's Guide: Displays (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:32 pm
Apple Vision Pro is Getting the 'World's Most Advanced Flight Simulator' | MacRumors
Apple Vision Pro is Getting the 'World's Most Advanced Flight Simulator'
X-Plane, which is advertised as being the "world's most advanced flight simulator," is coming to Apple's Vision Pro in the next month or so. The upcoming visionOS 26.4 update adds support for NVIDIA's CloudXR 6.0 platform, and this will enable Vision Pro users to wirelessly stream immersive PC games from NVIDIA RTX-powered servers via Wi-Fi, including the flight simulator X-Plane 12. According to Justin Ryan, the simulator will stream at up to 4K at 120 FPS. Vision Pro users will be able to connect their own flight simulation hardware for an immersive flying experience. If you have a physical yoke or throttle, Apple's augmented reality framework ARKit uses image detection to recognize them and place them inside your virtual cockpit, as shown in Ryan's demo below (via 9to5Mac). Here’s a first look at X-Plane 12 on Apple Vision Pro!With visionOS 26.4 and NVIDIA CloudXR 6.0, the simulator streams wirelessly at up to 4K/120fps to your headset.And if you have a physical yoke or throttle, ARKit uses image detection to recognize them and place them inside… pic.twitter.com/FTYzJH9ALP— Justin Ryan ᯅ (@justinryanio) March 11, 2026 X-Plane 12 is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux for $59.99, or as a DVD for $99.99. A companion app for visionOS will be available in the Vision Pro's App Store "later this spring," according to the announcement. visionOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing, and the update is expected to be released in late March or early April.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:43 pm
Apple Ties Samsung as Top Smartphone Maker in 2025 | MacRumors
Apple Ties Samsung as Top Smartphone Maker in 2025
Apple and Samsung produced nearly the same number of smartphones in 2025, tying for the top position in global smartphone production, according to a new report from TrendForce. Global smartphone production reached approximately 1.254 billion units in 2025, rising 2.5% year over year. The research firm says Apple and Samsung each produced nearly 240 million smartphones during the year, tying for the top position in global production. TrendForce says the smartphone market in the first half of 2025 benefited from China's government subsidy programs, which stimulated demand, while the second half of the year was supported by the traditional seasonal peak driven by new flagship smartphone launches. Apple's production increased significantly toward the end of the year following the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. TrendForce said Apple's smartphone production rose more than 50% quarter over quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by strong shipments of the company's latest iPhone models. The report adds that the ‌iPhone 17‌ series benefited from well-positioned retail pricing, which helped drive strong market performance. TrendForce suggests that if Apple adopts a more aggressive pricing strategy in 2026, it could help sustain both production and sales momentum. Looking ahead, the broader smartphone industry is expected to face mounting cost pressures. TrendForce says surging memory prices are likely to significantly increase smartphone production costs in 2026. As a result, global smartphone output is projected to decline by at least 10% year over year to around 1.135 billion units. According to the firm, smartphone manufacturers will face a difficult choice between raising retail prices to preserve margins or lowering device specifications to maintain shipment volumes, with the entry-level segment expected to be most affected by rising component costs. Beyond Apple and Samsung, several other manufacturers ranked among the largest producers in 2025. Xiaomi (including Redmi and POCO) ranked third with production close to 170 million units, followed by OPPO (including OnePlus and Realme) with 143 million units. Vivo placed fifth, while Transsion (the company behind TECNO, Infinix, and itel) ranked sixth after sharply cutting production late in the year due to inventory adjustments and demand concerns in emerging markets. Honor ranked seventh after accelerating production toward the end of 2025, while Lenovo (including Motorola) ranked eighth with roughly 61 million smartphones produced during the year.Tags: Samsung, TrendForceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:53 pm
MacBook Pro to Receive 'Major Upgrade' by Early Next Year | MacRumors
MacBook Pro to Receive 'Major Upgrade' by Early Next Year
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said the MacBook Pro will receive a "major upgrade" with an OLED display by early next year. In a blog post, Kuo said the new MacBook Pro will be released between late 2026 and early 2027. With an OLED display, the MacBook Pro would have better image quality compared to the current models with LCD displays and mini-LED backlighting. Advantages of OLED displays include more vivid colors, higher contrast ratio, and wider viewing angles, and they can be more power efficient depending on the content being displayed. The next-generation MacBook Pro is expected to feature many other upgrades, including a thinner design, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and M6 Pro and M6 Max chips manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process. It has been rumored that Apple might even expand its C1X or C2 modem to the MacBook Pro for built-in cellular connectivity. With all of these new features, higher prices are likely. For this reason, it was recently reported that the model with an OLED display might be a so-called "MacBook Ultra" that is positioned above the MacBook Pro in the lineup. Kuo expects the MacBook Air to receive an OLED display as well, but not until 2028 or 2029. Apple just released MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, but if you are interested in bigger upgrades, it might be best to wait. The last MacBook Pro redesign occurred in 2021, so these moments do not come along too often.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTag: Ming-Chi KuoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Arcade Adding These Three Games in April | MacRumors
Apple Arcade Adding These Three Games in April
Apple today announced three new games coming to Apple Arcade in April, along with several updates to existing titles on the service. The three new games heading to ‌Apple Arcade‌ next month are as follows: DREDGE+: A complete edition of the award-winning fishing adventure where players explore eerie archipelagos, dredge the ocean floor for hidden treasures, and uncover mysteries lurking beneath the waves. The ‌Apple Arcade‌ version includes all previously released downloadable content, including The Pale Reach, The Iron Rig, and Blackstone Key, along with a custom rod. Unpacking+: A relaxing puzzle game centered on unpacking belongings and arranging them in a new home. As players organize items across different rooms, they gradually piece together the story of the life they are unpacking. My Very Hungry Caterpillar+: An interactive experience based on Eric Carle's beloved children's character where players care for their own caterpillar, feeding and playing with it as it grows and eventually transforms into a butterfly. All of the new games will be available on April 2, 2026. Two ‌Apple Arcade‌ titles are also set to receive updates in the coming weeks: Disney SpellStruck: A Star Wars crossover arriving March 19 adds Adventure Mode levels inspired by Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and introduces Darth Vader and Lando Calrissian as playable characters. Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop: A new game mode called Puyo Puyo Garden arrives April 9 to celebrate the franchise's 35th anniversary, allowing players to grow and battle their own unique Puyo. ‌Apple Arcade‌ is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases, and the service continues to expand its catalog of more than 200 titles. In the U.S., ‌Apple Arcade‌ costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans. ‌Apple Arcade‌ can be accessed through the App Store and the Apple Games app.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Invites App Updated, Here's What's New | MacRumors
Apple Invites App Updated, Here's What's New
With the latest version of the Apple Invites app on the iPhone, released today, the app's Home Screen widget has received a small but useful enhancement. In August, the app gained a Home Screen widget that counts down the days until an upcoming event, but you had to choose a specific event. Starting today, though, a new "Next Upcoming" option can automatically refresh the widget with your next closest event as they pass by. You can still set a specific event manually if you prefer. The update also contains bug fixes and performance improvements. Released in February 2025, the Apple Invites app makes it easy to invite people to events, such as birthday parties and baby showers. First, you create an event invitation, which can include a description, a custom background, and even a shared photo album. Then, you can generate a link to the event that you can share with invited guests. The ability to create an event in the app is limited to iCloud+ subscribers, but anyone who receives an event link can RSVP for free. In the U.S., the cheapest iCloud+ plan with 50GB of storage currently costs 99 cents per month. Apple Invites is available on the iPhone, and on the web at iCloud.com/invites. Guests can RSVP in the iPhone app, or on the web from any device.Tag: Apple InvitesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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AirPods 4 ANC Hit $119.99 Low Price on Amazon | MacRumors
AirPods 4 ANC Hit $119.99 Low Price on Amazon
Amazon today has the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for $119.99, down from $179.00. This is a solid second-best price on the AirPods 4 with ANC, and the best price we've tracked so far in 2026. 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. Amazon currently provides a March 16 delivery date for free shipping on the AirPods 4, and Prime members should see faster estimates with same-day delivery in many locations. As of writing, we're only tracking this deal at Amazon. $59 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $119.99 Amazon also has the AirPods 4 base model for $99.00, down from $129.00, which is another second-best price. Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup. 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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Satechi’s Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub provides upgraded bandwidth, fast data transfer rates

Can you have too much Thunderbolt? Satechi doesn’t think so as evidenced by its new US$199.99 Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub. The relatively svelte hub provides upgraded bandwidth and fast data transfer rates. Recognized as a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree, the Thunderbolt...

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I wasn’t a fan of the original Siri Remote for the Apple TV set-top box. However, I do like the revamped version introduced in May 2021. Alas, some folks don’t like the newer version. For them, I’d recommend the US$29.99 Button Remote for Apple TV from FUNCTION. I...

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Functions & Assets API – maintenance | Twilio
Functions & Assets API – maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 26, 00:00 - 08:00 PDTMar 19, 10:21 PDTScheduled - We're conducting a planned maintenance starting in AU1, between 12:00 am and 8:00 am Pacific Time 03/26/2026. During the maintenance window, the Functions & Assets APIs may return 5xx errors for about 1 minute during the window. Our engineering team will actively monitor system performance throughout and after the maintenance to ensure stable operations.
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Cloudflare Pages API is seeing increased error rate. | CloudFlare
Cloudflare Pages API is seeing increased error rate.
Mar 19, 15:57 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Mar 19, 15:54 UTCInvestigating - This affects the Workers & Pages section in the Cloudflare Dashboard, as well as Workers Builds. Deployed Workers and Pages projects are unaffected
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United Kingdom SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
United Kingdom SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 24, 14:30 - 23:00 PDTMar 19, 08:00 PDTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 24 March 2026 at 14:30 PDT until 24 March 2026 at 23:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United Kingdom handsets.
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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three | Twilio
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 22, 15:30 - 17:30 PDTMar 19, 07:47 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting an emergency maintenance from 22 March 2026 at 15:30 PDT until 22 March 2026 at 17:30 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone | Twilio
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 22, 14:00 PDT - Mar 23, 00:00 PDTMar 19, 06:12 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner Vodafone United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 22 March 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 23 March 2026 at 00:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Vodafone United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
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Increased HTTP 530 Errors in Atlanta (ATL) | CloudFlare
Increased HTTP 530 Errors in Atlanta (ATL)
Mar 19, 11:36 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating an increased rate of HTTP 530 errors specifically affecting traffic routed through our Atlanta (ATL) data center. We are working to identify the root cause and will provide updates as they become available.
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Network Performance Issues in Mumbai, India | CloudFlare
Network Performance Issues in Mumbai, India
Mar 19, 08:43 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Mar 19, 08:37 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating network performance issues that may impact a subset of users in Mumbai, India. Some users may experience increased latency or intermittent errors. We are actively working to mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.
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LHR (London) on 2026-03-26 | CloudFlare
LHR (London) on 2026-03-26
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 26, 23:30 UTC - Mar 27, 06:00 UTCMar 19, 03:29 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LHR (London) datacenter between 2026-03-26 23:30 and 2026-03-27 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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CDG (Paris) on 2026-03-25 | CloudFlare
CDG (Paris) on 2026-03-25
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 25, 23:30 UTC - Mar 26, 06:00 UTCMar 19, 03:27 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CDG (Paris) datacenter between 2026-03-25 23:30 and 2026-03-26 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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DUS (Düsseldorf) on 2026-03-24 | CloudFlare
DUS (Düsseldorf) on 2026-03-24
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 24, 23:30 UTC - Mar 25, 06:00 UTCMar 19, 03:25 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DUS (Düsseldorf) datacenter between 2026-03-24 23:30 and 2026-03-25 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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LHR (London) on 2026-03-23 | CloudFlare
LHR (London) on 2026-03-23
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 23, 00:00 - 07:00 UTCMar 19, 02:25 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LHR (London) datacenter on 2026-03-23 between 00:00 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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MAD (Madrid) on 2026-03-19 | CloudFlare
MAD (Madrid) on 2026-03-19
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 19, 02:00 - 06:00 UTCMar 19, 00:43 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MAD (Madrid) datacenter on 2026-03-19 between 02:00 and 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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BOG (Bogota) on 2026-03-19 | CloudFlare
BOG (Bogota) on 2026-03-19
Mar 19, 00:45 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Mar 19, 00:37 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in BOG (Bogota) datacenter between 2026-03-19 00:45 and 2026-03-20 06:45 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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BOG (Bogota) on 2026-03-19 | CloudFlare
BOG (Bogota) on 2026-03-19
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 19, 00:30 - 06:45 UTCMar 19, 00:19 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in BOG (Bogota) datacenter on 2026-03-19 between 00:30 and 06:45 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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Wednesday March 18
10:09 pm
Load Balancing Health Monitor Delays | CloudFlare
Load Balancing Health Monitor Delays
Mar 18, 22:09 UTCInvestigating - We are investigating an issue where processing of Load Balancing health events is degraded, leading to delays in notifications and analytics regarding Load Balancing health monitoring, as well as delays in steering decisions for some customers.
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09:32 pm
OAuth Authorization Page Is Blank | Zapier
OAuth Authorization Page Is Blank
Status: InvestigatingWe're currently investigating an issue where users are seeing a blank OAuth Authorization page on zapier.com "zapier.com": http://zapier.com and when attempting to create new connections. We will provide an updated status by 2:30 PM PSTAffected components Website (Degraded performance)
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09:29 pm
Performance degradation in one of the Cloudflare Los Angeles POP | CloudFlare
Performance degradation in one of the Cloudflare Los Angeles POP
Mar 18, 21:29 UTCMonitoring - We have mitigated an issue in one of the Cloudflare Los Angeles POPs causing performance degradation between 20:32 to 20:53 UTC
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Increase in 300* Error for WAF challenges, and Turnstile Challenges | CloudFlare
Increase in 300* Error for WAF challenges, and Turnstile Challenges
Mar 18, 21:18 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Mar 18, 21:16 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating reports of increased 300* errors for WAF Challenges, and Turnstile Challenges
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Strophes is an indispensable complement to iTunes

Sometimes you run across a Mac app that’s so well designed and executed you add it to your “gotta have” arsenal. Such is the case with Strophes (http://stroph.es/), a new lyrics app for Mac OS X Lion. It costs US$4.99 and is available exclusively through Apple’s Mac App Store in the Music category.

I listen to a lot of music — and I like to know the lyrics to songs. Strophes automatically downloads and displays the lyrics of the songs you’re listening to. It’s compatible with iTunes, Spotify, Rdio, Radium and, with a downloadable Safari extension, YouTube (more on that in a moment).

Cloud Hybrid great for sharing large files across a network

Akitio’s Cloud Hybrid — a hybrid enclosure that combines a personal cloud network attached storage and USB 3.0 direct access storage — is a solid solution for those looking to store and share large files across a network.

 Akitio’s Cloud Hybrid attaches directly to the home network, providing access to all data within the home network. Equipped with an UPnP-AV media server, you can stream content within your local network to any available UPnP-AV and DLNA compatible devices.

Slate Shield useful for using your iPad for photos, video

By Danny Winget

We love our iPads. We love using them in every way to consume daily media and touch our way into productivity. There was one thing I loathed using on the iPad 2 — its abysmal rear camera. Since the launch of the new iPad, the inclusion of the 5MP camera with advanced optics has increased users interest in taking more videos and pictures with the device.

Alien Skin offers strong update to Blow Up plug-in

By Daniel M. East

It’s hard to avoid artifacts and blur when you need to print an image larger than its current resolution allows. There are several solutions for enlarging an image, and given how far these technologies have come, it’s more about selecting the most appropriate solution for your specific situation. Alien Skin (http://www.alienskin.com) has a strong update to their US$199 Blow Up plug-in for Photoshop and Lightroom that you may wish to size up for yourself.

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