Put the iPhone down: A Valentine’s Day plea against phubbing
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about connection. Don't ruin yours by phubbing the person you love. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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YouTube finally arrives on Vision Pro (was it worth the wait?)
After two long years since the headset's launch, YouTube finally arrives on Vision Pro. Did Google makes its new app worth the wait? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Ring killing Flock deal exposes the trust problem in AI-powered home security
Ring's now-canceled partnership with Flock Safety suggests the company may have finally found the limits of how far consumers will tolerate AI-driven surveillance in their own neighborhoods.Ring backs away from Flock deal — for nowRing has decided not to go ahead with its planned integration with Flock Safety. The decision came after public backlash over privacy and surveillance concerns, even though the partnership never actually launched.In a February 12 blog post, Amazon-owned Ring said that it wouldn't move forward with connecting its Community Requests feature to Flock Safety's law enforcement platform. The company said the integration required more time and resources than anticipated and claimed that no customer footage was ever shared. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Today in Apple history: Mac mania sweeps magazine racks
The Macintosh 128K launch fuels enormous excitement among the tech press. On February 13, 1984, "InfoWorld" declared the first Mac a hit! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple TV and Apple Books celebrate season two of ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’
Apple TV and Apple Books celebrated the highly anticipated return of “The Last Thing He Told Me” with a live recording of the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple has new ‘iPhone Flip’ model in the works, says leaker
Apple’s first foldable iPhone launches this fall, but we’re increasingly hearing that there’s an entirely different folding design in the works too: an ‘iPhone Flip.’ more…

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The iPhone 17e might not be as powerful as we hoped
Macworld The iPhone 17e, one of Apple’s most highly anticipated products for 2026, could arrive in less than a week. But the announcement is unlikely to hold many surprises, because the leaks are now coming thick and fast. Take the tech specs. We’re reasonably confident that the 17e will feature most or all of the following: an A19 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of starting storage (up from 128GB), a C1X modem, the same single 48MP rear-facing camera as on the 16e (although the selfie camera could get an upgrade), a 60Hz 6.1-inch screen, support for MagSafe, and a starting price of $599. These theories have all been fairly consistent for some time. Even if those theories are all correct, however, there’s still room for nuance. Such as the A19 processor. Will Apple give the 17e the same A19 as on the iPhone 17, or a version that’s slightly less powerful? Last year’s iPhone 16e has the A18, but it’s a “binned” version of the one in the iPhone 16; that means Apple takes the chips with minor manufacturing defects (fewer CPU or GPU cores) and uses those in its cheaper products. This is all done in an open and transparent way (the iPhone 16e is listed as having just four GPU cores compared to the iPhone 16’s five for precisely this reason) but does mean what seems on first glance to be the same processor can vary in its actual performance. Until now it’s not been clear whether Apple intended to use the same binned-chip strategy with the iPhone 17e. But a new video from the controversial YouTuber Jon Prosser makes the confident prediction (confidence being one of Prosser’s principal characteristics) that it will. “Inside iPhone 17e you’re getting a slightly binned A19 chip,” he says. “Trust me, the people buying this phone aren’t going to notice.” The second sentence might end up being a self-fulfilling prophecy, of course… or a self-solving problem. Because the tech-savvier buyers who would have an issue with binned-chip performance will be aware of it and simply not get an iPhone 17e. In most other respects, Prosser simply corroborates those widely accepted theories mentioned earlier. He agrees that we can expect 8GB of RAM, a non-ProMotion screen, a $599 starting price tag, and so on. But there are a few other interesting titbits. Prosser ascribes, firstly, to the theory that the 17e will upgrade from the notch on the 16e to the Dynamic Island. He isn’t the first pundit to suggest this, but it’s a prediction with far less consensus behind it than the rest. He admits that he’s not as confident about this prediction as the A19, but notes Apple should be “embarrassed” if the iPhone 17e sticks with the notch for another year.) The rear camera will get improved low-light performance, he claims. He expects the baseline storage to stay at 128GB for $599 (that’s assuming I correctly interpreted his “For 600 bucks? Uh-uh!”). Oh, and he thinks there will be a third color option beyond black and white, that could be lavender, which was apparently in testing some months ago. This latest batch of leaks is unlikely to make Apple feel any better disposed towards Prosser, whom the company is currently suing over what it claims to be a coordinated scheme to steal and profit from its secrets. He denies the accusation. For all the latest news and rumors as we get closer to the launch, bookmark our regularly updated iPhone 17e guide.

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macOS 26 bricked my AirPort Time Capsule
Macworld For the past decade, my Apple Time Capsule has faithfully backed up my Mac. I’ve been through several upgrades over the past decade—my current machine is an M3 Max MacBook Pro—and I’ve never had an issue with my Time Capsule. It’s been one of the most reliable devices I’ve ever owned, and I’ve barely had to even think about it since I bought it in 2016. Until recently, that is. I don’t know the exact date, but I installed macOS Tahoe 26.2 sometime near the end of 2025. I was hoping it would fix the lingering issues I had with Spotlight, but otherwise didn’t think much of it until I got a message from Time Machine telling me my backup disk was full. I’ve had occasional minor issues with Time Machine backups over the years, but they’ve usually been fixed by simply running the backup again. This was a new persistent error that seemed to indicate something was actually wrong with my backup system. So I started to investigate the issue, and the process ended up bricking my Time Capsule. Time keeps on spinning Apple introduced Time Capsule in 2008 as “a backup appliance that automatically and wirelessly backs up everything on one or more Macs.” At the time, it was a novel concept, combining an AirPort base station with a “server-grade” hard drive. It was essentially a personal NAS drive before personal NAS drives were a thing. I owned a couple over the years, and before Apple eventually discontinued Time Capsule in 2018, I bought one of the last models ever made, the 802.11ac (WiFi 5) AirPort Time Capsule mini tower. It’s been running ever since. My Time Capsule has worked dutifully for over a decade.Foundry I have a 2TB Time Capsule backing up a Mac with about 250GB filled up, so space has never been an issue. Moreover, I’ve been using the same MacBook since Sonoma, so there’s no reason why it should suddenly run out of space. I routinely clean out all backups when upgrading to a new OS and start fresh, and I keep the bulk of my files backed up on a 2TB iCloud Drive, so the physical space should be more than enough. So I went to my AirPort settings to inspect my Time Capsule. But it wouldn’t accept my password, the same password that I have used for at least five years and have saved in my password manager.  OK, that was weird, but still, I chalked it up to user error. I reset my Time Capsule using a paper clip and changed the password. I checked the space, and it said it had less than a gig available. Also strange. My Mac isn’t anywhere near 2TB, I don’t keep old backups around, and Time Machine is supposed to automatically delete the oldest backups to clear space on a full disk and keep on running. Unfortunately, there’s no way to see what’s filling up a Time Machine “Data” file, so I was left with one option: Erase the drive. Tahoe’s revenge Apple announced last summer that it would no longer support AirPort or other Time Capsule disks for Time Machine backups with macOS 27 coming later this year due to deprecated support for Apple Filing Protocol.  So I was already preparing for the day when I had to retire my 10-year-old drive in order to stay on the latest version of macOS.  I’ll admit that 10 years is a long time to use any device, let alone a 3.5-inch SATA drive. But I didn’t expect any issues with Tahoe. I thought I could clear the drive and simply start over while amassing eight or so months of backups until macOS 27 came along in September. It’s easy to erase a Time Capsule disk–I just wish I wouldn’t have done it.Foundry At this point, I probably should have put two and two together and realized something was wrong. But somewhat naively, I pressed on. Erasing the Time Capsule was simple. The Disks tab in AirPort Utility has a “Quick Erase” option that takes just a few seconds. I clicked through the standard, “This cannot be undone” dialogue box, but didn’t get any warnings about Tahoe specifically. The light went from amber to green, showed I now had 2TB of space, and all seemed well. When I went to set up the disk in the Time Machine settings, however, I got a new message: “‘Data’ can only be used if it contains existing Time Machine backups for this Mac. The next major version of macOS will no longer support Time Capsule disks for Time Machine backups.” No matter how many times I try, Time Machine refuses to back up to my Time Capsule.Foundry The second part I already knew. The first part was information that would have been useful before I erased my disk. I’ve searched for a solution and I’ve reached the conclusion that my Time Capsule backup disk is essentially a brick. To use it I’d need to downgrade to Sequoia, back up my machine, upgrade to Tahoe, and continue the backups until the disk filled up again, at which point I’d be back where I started. The search for a solution To recap: Either a bug or a feature in macOS Tahoe 26.2 caused my Time Machine backups to eat up all the available space on my Time Capsule disk, and erasing it rendered it useless. I’m still not sure if the password issue was related to Tahoe, but I suspect it was. (A reader reached out to tell me that they had a similar issue with oversized backups in macOS 26.2, but the issue was resolved with the 26.3 update this week. Too bad I didn’t wait.) But it doesn’t matter—since Apple has already announced the Time Capsule won’t work with future versions of macOS, I’m left with a retro paperweight. So after a decade-plus of effortless backups with Time Capsule, I’m left to find a new solution. Macworld has a roundup of the best external hard drives or SSDs for wired Time Machine backups, as well as the best NAS drives. There are some great options in there, but I want to find the best replacement for Time Capsule, so I’ll be testing a few wireless drives on my Mac with Time Machine to try to find the most affordable alternative. So stay tuned.

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Apple’s iPhone market share in China reached the highest January level in the past five years
Driven by the continuously strong traction for the iPhone 17 series, Apple stood out as the only major brand to achieve YoY growth… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Calix in 2026: A Quiet AI Power Play for Smaller Broadband Providers
Calix is betting agentic AI can help smaller broadband providers compete by automating workflows across marketing, service, and subscriber interactions. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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9to5Mac Overtime 059: Starts with Air ends with Power
Some of the new Siri features slated for iOS 26.4 are reportedly delayed; the struggle to balance useful AI-powered features with privacy; new AirPods Pro rumors; and Jeff and Fernando share frustrations about macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26 design. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…

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New romantic comedy film ‘Eternity’ is now streaming on Apple TV
Just in time for Valentines Day, Apple TV today premieres a new romantic comedy movie film Eternity, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller. Based in an afterlife where souls choose their living arrangements in eternity, Joan is faced with the choice of continuing her marriage with her long-term husband, or picking her first love, a man who died young and was waiting for her to arrive all this time. The movie was originally released last year in theaters by A24, and is now streaming on Apple TV. more…

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∞ The Dalrymple Report: Ring, Olympics, Siri slips again
Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: CleanMyMac: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE Show Notes: Super Bowl ad for Ring's dog-tracking cameras stirs privacy controversy The medal count F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues Gurman: New Apple products Gurman: Siri delayed again Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro AirPods cameras Shows and movies we're watching Quicksand, Netflix Shrinking, Apple TV Wonder man, Disney+

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The Dalrymple Report: Ring, Olympics, Siri slips again
Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would. [Follow this podcast](http://loopu.in/1KsW16v) **Brought to you by**: **[CleanMyMac](https://clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE)**: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at [clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE](https://clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE) **Show Notes:** - [Super Bowl ad for Ring's dog-tracking cameras stirs privacy controversy](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/10/ring-super-bowl-ad-dog-camera-privacy/88606738007/) - [The medal count](https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/medals) - [F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/11/us/faa-el-paso-flights-airport) - [Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/10/update-apple-home-app-by-tomorrow/) - [Gurman: New Apple products](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-08/apple-readies-iphone-17e-new-siri-entry-level-ipad-ipad-air-and-macbook-pro-mldr3hpk) - [Gurman: Siri delayed again](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/apple-s-ios-26-4-siri-update-runs-into-snags-in-internal-testing-ios-26-5-27) - [Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/10/macbook-pro-buying-advice-2026/) - [AirPods cameras](https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/10/airpods-cameras-could-mean-support-for-vision-pro-style-hand-gestures/) **Shows and movies we're watching** - Quicksand, Netflix - Shrinking, Apple TV - Wonder man, Disney+

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Fix blurry photos, upscale, and enhance image quality with this Mac app
Aiarty Image Enhancer makes it easy to enhance photo quality, restore old photos, reduce low-light noise, fix soft focus, upscale images, and bring back natural clarity.Fix blurry photos. Image source: DigiartyWhile iPhones and the Mac Photos app have been collecting your photos for years, those decades-old photo assets often fall short on modern 4K screens and large prints.Can you remedy old iPhone photos, low-light noisy shots, historical albums from early-2000s photo sharing sites, and soft, blurry scans? Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Siri delays, Health delays, and Apple Creator Studio limits on the AppleInsider Podcast
News that the improved Siri is delayed don't fully ring true, but tales of Apple Health+ being at least trimmed down do. Plus one in four smartphones is now an iPhone, and Apple Creator Studio continues to have surprises, all on the AppleInsider+ podcast.One in four smartphones in the world is now an iPhone, making it hard to call Apple an underdogSometimes news can be too bad to be true. While there is a report that all of the key new Siri features have been delayed, it doesn't quite hold water.Whereas longer-term reports of Apple cutting back on its plans for a Health+ subscription service seem more likely. Or at least Apple Health+ is sufficiently far off that nobody will remember these claims when it finally launches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New base iPhone coming soon, new leak reveals key specs
The iPhone 17e is coming soon, representing an update to Apple’s most affordable iPhone model. A new rumor today offers a closer look at the device, detailing all of the specs and design changes on the way. more…

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macOS compatibility and Tahoe support guide: What macOS can your Mac run?
Macworld Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? We’ve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac if you want the latest features and security protections. Read on to find out exactly which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating system. Latest supported macOS version Latest version: macOS 26 Tahoe, released September 15, 2025 Latest update: macOS 26.3, released February 11, 2026 Supports: All M-series Macs and most Intel Macs from 2019 onward Security-supported versions: macOS 15 Sequoia (15) and Sonoma (14) still get critical security updates Which version of macOS can my Mac run? Apple releases a new version of the Mac operating system every year—but the newest version of the Mac operating system does not support every Mac. Each year more and more Macs fall off the compatibility list and are unable to be updated to take advantage of the latest features. The latest macOS version is macOS 26 Tahoe, which can run on all M-series Macs and the last generation of Intel-powered Macs from 2019, but the older Macs don’t get all the new features. Here’s a simple table you can use to identify the version of macOS your Mac can run based on the year it was introduced. Note there are some exceptions where only certain models are compatible with a macOS version. YearMacBook Air 14-inch MacBook Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro iMacMac mini Mac StudioMac Pro13-inch MacBook Pro15-inch MacBook Pro iMac Pro2025macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe–––––––2024macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe–macOS 26 Tahoe––––2023macOS 26 Tahoe macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe–––2022macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe––macOS 26 Tahoe–macOS 26 Tahoe––2021macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe–––macOS 26 Tahoe––2020macOS 26 Tahoe (M1 only)& macOS 15 Sequoia (Intel)––macOS 26 Tahoe (27-inch model only)macOS 26 Tahoe––macOS 26 Tahoe (4-ports only)––2019macOS 14 Sonoma–macOS 26 TahoemacOS 15 Sequoia––macOS 26 TahoemacOS 15 SequoiamacOS 26 Tahoe–2018macOS 14 Sonoma–––macOS 15 Sequoia––macOS 15 SequoiamacOS 15 Sequoia–2017macOS 12 Monterey––macOS 14 Sonoma–––macOS 13 VenturamacOS 13 VenturamacOS 15 Sequoia2016macOS 12 Monterey––––––macOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 Monterey–2015macOS 12 Monterey––macOS 12 Monterey–––macOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 Monterey–2014macOS 11 Big Sur––macOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 Monterey––macOS 11 Big SurmacOS 11 Big Sur–2013macOS 11 Big Sur––macOS 11 Big Sur––macOS 12 MontereymacOS 11 Big Sur (Retina only)macOS 11 Big Sur– For advice about installing macOS read: How to install macOS on your Mac and read our guide to every version of macOS released to find out about the latest version. macOS 26 Tahoe compatibility There were fears that macOS Tahoe would not support any Intel-powered Macs – luckily this isn’t the case, but Apple has confirmed this will be the last version of macOS to support Macs that don’t run on Apple’s own silicon. To drill in to exactly which Mac model run macOS Tahoe you can browse the chart below: Every Mac that supports macOS TahoeFoundry Apple lists the following Macs as compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe and the Apple Intelligence-powered features: M-series Macs that run Tahoe MacBook Pro (M1 and later) MacBook Air (M1 and later) iMac (M1 and later) Mac mini (M1 and later) Mac Studio (M1 and later) Mac Pro (M1 and later) Intel Macs that run Tahoe These are the Intel Macs that run macOS Tahoe (but don’t support Apple Intelligence): MacBook Pro (Intel, 13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (Intel, 16‑inch, 2019) Mac Pro (Intel, 2019) iMac (Intel, mid 2020) Macs that don’t run Tahoe The following Macs that were supported by 2024’s macOS Sequoia, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Tahoe: iMac (Intel, 2019) iMac Pro (Intel, 2017) Mac mini (Intel, 2018) MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018) macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility Which Macs run Sequoia? All the M-series Macs!Apple Sequoia (macOS 15) became available on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. The software was regularly updated prior to the introduction of Tahoe, but now that Tahoe is here Sequoia will only get security updates when required. Latest version: macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 on February 11, 2026. M-series Macs that run Sequoia All M-series Macs can support Sequoia (and Apple Intelligence features), including: MacBook Air (M1 and later) MacBook Pro (M1 and later) iMac (M1 and later) Mac Pro (M1 and later) Mac Studio (M1 and later) Mac mini (M1 and later) Intel Macs that run Sequoia The following Intel Macs can run Sequoia. None of these models can support the Apple Intelligence features though. iMac (Intel, 2019 and August 2020) Mac Pro (Intel, 2019) iMac Pro (Intel, 2017) MacBook Air (Intel, March 2020) Mac mini (Intel, 2018) MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018, 2019 and May 2020) Macs that don’t run Sequoia The following Macs that were supported by 2023’s macOS Sonoma, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Sequoia: MacBook Air (Intel, 2019) MacBook Air (Intel, 2018) For more information read: Can my Mac run Sequoia? macOS 14 Sonoma compatibility macOS Sonoma arrived in 2023IDG macOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Apple is still issuing security updates for Sonoma. Latest version: macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 on February 11, 2026. Macs that run Sonoma iMac from 2019 Mac Pro from 2019 iMac Pro from 2017 Mac Studio from 2022 MacBook Air from 2018 Mac mini from 2018 MacBook Pro from 2018 For more information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma? macOS 13 Ventura compatibility Apple Apple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. Apple is still issuing security updates for Ventura, the most recent was 13.7.8 in August 2025, this may be the last Ventura update now Tahoe is here, as Apple tends to only support the past two versions with security updates. Latest version: macOS Ventura 13.7.8, August 2025. Macs that run Ventura MacBook models from 2017 or later MacBook Air models from 2018 or later MacBook Pro models from 2017 or later Mac mini models from 2018 or later iMac models from 2017 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2019 or later Mac Studio (all models) For more information read: Can my Mac run Ventura? macOS 12 Monterey compatibility Apple macOS 12 Monterey was made available to download on October 15, 2021 (latest version 12.7.6 in July 2024). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Monterey. Latest version: macOS Monterey 12.7.6, July 2025. Macs that run macOS Monterey MacBook models from early 2016 or later MacBook Air models from early 2015 or later MacBook Pro models from early 2015 or later Mac mini models from 2014 or later iMac from 2015 or later iMac Pro (2017 and later) Mac Pro models from late 2013 and later Mac Studio macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility Apple macOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020. Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Big Sur, but it did issue an update in February 2026 to address a certificate issue with FaceTime and Messages. Latest version: macOS Big Sur 11.7.11, February 2026. Macs that can run macOS Big Sur MacBook models from early 2015 or later MacBook Air models from 2013 or later MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later Mac mini models from 2014 or later iMac from 2014 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2013 and 2019 macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility Catalina arrived in October 2019. Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Catalina, but it did issue an update in February 2026 to address a certificate issue with FaceTime and Messages. Latest version: macOS Catalina 10.15.8, February 2026. Macs that can run Catalina MacBook (2015 to 2017) MacBook Air (Mid-2012 to 2019) MacBook Pro (Mid-2012 to 2019) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018) iMac (Late 2012 to 2019) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2013 Note that the M-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier. An M-series (Apple Silicon) Mac cannot be downgraded beyond Big Sur. macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility Mojave arrived in September 2018 (latest version 10.14.6 in July 2021) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2017, because it’s the same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2018) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018) iMac (Late 2012 to mid-2017) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU) macOS 10.13 High Sierra compatibility High Sierra arrived in September 2017 (latest version 10.13.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2017) Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to mid-2017) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) macOS 10.12 Sierra compatibility Sierra, the first update to drop the “X” from the name, arrived in September 2016 (latest version 10.12.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2015) Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to 2015) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan compatibility El Capitan arrived in September 2015 (latest version 10.11.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to early 2015) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2014) iMac (Mid 2007 to mid-2015) Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013) OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibility Yosemite arrived in October 2014 (latest version 10.10.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) MacBook Pro (13″ Mid-2009 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (15″ Mid/Late 2007 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (17″ Late 2007 to 2011) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) iMac (Mid-2007 to mid-2014) Mac Pro (2008 and 2010) Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibility Mavericks arrived in October 2013 (latest version 10.9.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 to early 2013) Xserve (Early 2009) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) iMac (Mid 2007 to early 2013) Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibility Mountain Lion, the last of the “big cat” versions of the Mac operating system launched in July 2012 (latest version 10.8.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2012) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to mid-2012) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2011) iMac (Mid-2007 to 2011) Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Wondering how long Apple will support your Mac for? Read: How long do Macs last? Can I install an older OS on my Mac? Officially, the operating system that was available on your Mac at the time that you bought it is the oldest version of macOS that can run on that Mac. It’s likely that an older OS won’t include the necessary drivers for the hardware on newer Macs. For this reason, it is unlikely that you will be able to install an older version of macOS on a new Mac—but you can take a look at how to install old versions of macOS or OS X for other Macs. Owners of Macs with M-series chips (sometimes referred to as Apple Silicon) won’t be able to run older versions of macOS that weren’t designed for Apple Silicon Macs which use a different architecture, known as ARM, instead of X-86. But it may not just be a case of wanting to know if your Mac can run the newest operating system. You might also want to know if it is possible to downgrade your Mac to an older version of macOS and need to know the oldest version of macOS you can use. You’ll also find that information below. You can also see a complete list of all the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X. Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac.

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iPhone 17e update may not be as fast as expected
Leaker Jon Prosser is back saying he is absolutely certain about all the same previous reports about the iPhone 17e, except perhaps that it will use a binned A19 processor.The current iPhone 16eJon Prosser is currently being sued by Apple over his leaks, but continues to publish videos with claims of what is coming next for the iPhone. Most recently, he claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro will move the front-facing camera to the left — although sources say he misread a translation and this isn't happening.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Introducing iPhone 17e | First Look","description":"The iPhone 17e is real, and it's almost here.","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jZKEPROweXs/hqdefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-02-12T23:57:52Z","duration":"PT6M29S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=jZKEPROweXs"} Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The new Vision Pro YouTube app is a reminder that spatial computing still sucks
Macworld Well it only took two years, but there’s finally an official YouTube app for Vision Pro. You could always just visit YouTube using the Vision Pro web browser, but that’s not the same thing. And the popular third-party app, Juno, was quickly taken down. The official YouTube app is not quite an MVP (minimum viable product), but it’s close. It’s just a floating window that can play YouTube videos, including the relatively paltry selection of 3D 360-degree and VR 180-degree videos. Like most apps, you can watch using any of the built-in Vision Pro environments, as you can with most video apps. You can even watch 8K videos if you have the newer M5-based Vision Pro. YouTube There aren’t any custom environments, like you get with Disney+. Nor are there fun custom ways to watch, as some of the early third-party local video playback apps have added, such as watching on a virtual TV set (modern or vintage) or in a classic movie theater. You at least get the full signed-in experience, so your playlists and ad-free YouTube subscription all works. YouTube The real problem here, aside from this being a version of the app that YouTube could and should have had available when Vision Pro was released two years ago, is that nobody cares anymore. Apple Vision Pro is all but dead. Two years after its launch, nobody seems to be buying Vision Pro any longer. Its presence has been greatly reduced in Apple Stores, and Apple seems to have turned its attention to the latest buzzword: AI. YouTube Remember when Mark Zuckerberg renamed his whole company Meta and spent unlimited billions chasing the “Metaverse?” Just a few years later, all that money is wasted: The company is now all-in on generative AI, the Quest line of VR headsets isn’t very popular, and we’re no closer to the dream of glasses-based augmented reality than we were in 2021. Though Apple would never use the word “metaverse,” preferring its own “spatial computing” brand for mixed reality, it followed the same trajectory. Sure, spatial computing project research continues inside Apple, and we might one day get a true wearable consumer product. But the Vision Pro roadmap has been obliterated by the industry’s rapid and insatiable pursuit of AI. After two years, Apple has been able to deliver a minor Vision Pro update with just an upgraded processor and strap, still at an exorbitant price. A more consumer-focused headset is still more than a year away. True augmented reality glasses are several years away, at least…and the latest rumors suggest Apple has decided to do a simple “heads-up display” version of smart glasses similar to the Meta Ray-Bans. Those might ship this year, but if the constant delays and disappointments of Apple’s AI and related home products are any indication, I think 2027 or even 2028 is a safer bet. So thank you, YouTube, for finally shipping a Vision Pro app. I wish it happened two years ago, and I wish people cared today. But Apple’s got an AI dragon to chase.

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Who is Sabih Khan, Apple's Chief Operating Officer and potential CEO
Sabih Khan is the chief operating officer at Apple, but while he has been in the role for less than a year, his tenure at Apple has lasted for decades. Here's all you need to know about the guy in charge of Apple's operations.Apple COO Sabih KhanWhen it comes to Apple executives, Sabih Khan is probably one of the lesser-known personalities. While CEO Tim Cook is famous, as are other managerial members like Craig Federighi and predecessor Jeff Williams, Khan has been less prominent in the company so far.That is in part due to having only been COO for the organization for a very short period of time compared to his executive peers. As he spends more time in the prominent role, he will become more well-known outside of the company, but it will take a while for him to become more established. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Platforms bend over backward to help DHS censor ICE critics, advocates say
Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem sued for coercing platforms into censoring ICE posts.

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I built a Flappy Bird clone in minutes with Apple’s free AI agent
Macworld Coding is one of the skills I’ve been eyeing on and off for a few years now. When Apple first launched the Swift Playgrounds app on the iPad, I instantly fell in love with the concept and enrolled in multiple online courses to learn iOS app development. While I quickly absorbed the basics of coding in Swift, mastering the skill to ship functional iPhone apps turned out to be a real challenge. That changed when Apple released its latest Xcode update. Xcode version 26.3 introduces native support for AI coding agents, such as OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude Agent. While you could previously rely on AI chatbots for assistance in Xcode, the integration had been limited. To test how powerful the new AI extension is, I decided to replicate the fan-favorite Flappy Bird game (gone too soon). To my surprise, the whole endeavor took no more than a casual, one-line prompt and three minutes of my time. Getting started While vibe-coding in Xcode doesn’t require any programming experience, understanding the logic behind app development helps. If you’re new to this, you could check some of the recent Xcode tutorials on YouTube or ask your favorite AI chatbot for guidance. First, you’ll need to download Apple Xcode version 26.3 or later on your Mac. (Xcode is free but it takes up a lot of storage–over 12GB.) Once installed, go to Xcode’s Settings page, head to Intelligence, and pick between OpenAI and Anthropic in the Providers section. You’ll need to sign in with your Codex or Claude Agent account or enter the API key. It’s worth noting that AI coding agents typically require a paid subscription, but OpenAI is offering free Codex access for a limited time. After connecting your preferred AI agent, you’ll need to visit Components in Xcode settings to download the latest iOS build simulator. Then, go to the Apple Accounts section and input your Apple login credentials. You can then exit Xcode settings and go to Devices and Simulators using the Window option in your Mac’s menu bar. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable and approve the pairing dialog when it pops up. On your iPhone, enable Developer Mode by going to Privacy & Security settings and visiting the relevant section towards the bottom of the list. Once done, your iPhone should appear as a paired item in the Devices and Simulators list on macOS. You can then unplug your iPhone, as the following steps work wirelessly when your iPhone and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Hatching Flappy Bird At this point, we can start the actual app building process. Create a new project in Xcode, select iOS as the desired platform, and give it a suitable name. Towards the top-left corner, you’ll find a star-shaped Coding Assistant button; tap it, then select Codex or Claude Agent using the drop-down menu. A Message [selected AI agent] text box should appear in the bottom-left corner. Here’s where the magic starts. Most of the code for my app was created by using a descriptive prompt.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry I casually typed “build a basic Flappy Bird game for iOS using native SwiftUI stuff” in the text box, and Codex inserted the needed code in the Xcode project within a couple of minutes. The right-sided Canvas will show you a live preview of the app you’re building as you tweak the code in real time. I set the Canvas destination as my actual iPhone (paired in the previous section), as it’s more intuitive to test an app on a physical device than a simulator. This automatically launches a new app on your iPhone called Xcode Previews, where you can interact with the app you’re developing. Well, except that the initial build failed due to an error in the AI-generated code. Squashing bugs I could spend a few minutes (or hours, maybe) trying to decipher the code and figure out how to fix the issue, but why would I in the brain-rot era? I simply clicked on the red error in the code and tapped Generate Fix for Issue. Xcode automatically instructed the AI agent to scan the problematic line and apply a fix. Within a few seconds, Codex figured out what was wrong and made the necessary amendments. AI can be used to fix code issues.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry And thus, my dollar-store Flappy Bird game was born. Xcode Previews could finally load the app on my iPhone, and I could play it just fine. There still was a problem, however. The Xcode Previews app on iOS only works when you’re actively viewing or editing a project on macOS. It’s not a permanent way to independently launch and use an app on your iPhone. Laying it on your iPhone To actually install your app on iOS, you’ll need to tap the triangle-shaped Run button towards the top-left corner of the Xcode project–after selecting your iPhone as the desired destination. Give Xcode a few seconds to build and wirelessly transfer the app to your nearby iPhone. Once the app is installed, try to launch it. Oops, that will fail, too. Simulators can be used to try out the app, but I decided to use my iPhone.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry Head to VPN & Device Management in your iPhone’s General settings, and approve the app you’ve created. You’ll then be able to open the app and use it without relying on your Mac. Notably, Apple requires you to rebuild and deploy the app once a week if you’re not paying for its Developer Program. So, for long-term free use, you’ll need to repeat some of the steps above each time it expires. The sky’s the limit Beyond trying the initial build of your vibe-coded app, you could easily make adjustments using the connected AI agent(s) in Xcode. Continue to insert prompts describing the desired changes, and the extension will handle the rest. You could alter the colors, shapes, fonts, and practically anything in the user interface. Similarly, you can prompt it to make adjustments to how the app functions by adding, removing, or tweaking features. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Flappy Bird now lives on my iPhone.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry If your polished app doesn’t break Apple’s guidelines, you could even join the Developer Program and try submitting it to the App Store–all without acquiring advanced coding knowledge. Ultimately, a flight of a thousand miles begins with a single flap.

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Leaked iPhone 17e renders show a surprise Dynamic Island
Freshly leaked iPhone 17e renders flip the script on earlier rumors, showing a Dynamic Island on Apple’s upcoming budget model. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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How to downgrade macOS update: Rollback Tahoe to Sequoia
Macworld Upgrading macOS doesn’t always go as planned. A new release might slow down your Mac, break essential apps, introduce bugs, or simply change features you rely on. If you’re wishing you could go back to the version you had before, the good news is that you can downgrade macOS. While reverting a macOS update is generally easier than downgrading an iOS update, it’s not as simple as installing macOS. It is a multi-step process that typically requires wipe your Mac’s internal drive, as Apple does not allow installing an older version of the operating system directly over a newer one. Because you need to erase your Mac’s internal drive before you can reinstall an older version of the operating system, your data must be backed up first. The exact process depends on whether you’re using an Apple silicon or Intel Mac, and whether you created a backup before upgrading macOS. In this guide, we run through the safest ways to revert to an earlier version of macOS, explain what works (and what doesn’t), and help you choose the best method for your situation. Can I downgrade from macOS Tahoe to Sequoia? Yes, it is possible to downgrade from macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) to macOS Sequoia (macOS 15), but the process is complex and requires you to completely wipe your Mac’s data and install the older version of macOS. You need the following: A backup: You will have to wipe your Mac, so you need to have a backup of your data. The correct macOS version: You need to download the installer for the version of macOS you want to install. An external hard drive: You need to create a bootable installer of macOS. Follow these steps, which we will run through in more detail below: Backup your Mac. Get the installer you want. Create a bootable installer. Shut down your Mac and restart in Recovery Mode. Set up your Mac using the bootable installer. Recover your backed up files. Can I downgrade macOS 26.3 to macOS 26.2? Foundry Apple issues multiple point updates throughout the year and if something breaks on your Mac following that update you may want to go back to the previous version. This could be from macOS 26.3 to macOS 26.2, for example, but this applies to any subsequent update. To just drop back from one version of Tahoe to another you will need access to the older macOS installer, which isn’t as simple as accessing the installers of the previous macOS, e.g. macOS Sequoia, which you can download from the Mac App Store. The simplest option here is to use a Time Machine backup made while you were running the previous version of macOS Tahoe, e.g. macOS 26.2. If you have access to this you can use that to recover the older version of Tahoe. You will lose any data you have added to your Mac since the update so make a separate backup of that. We explain how to recover your Mac from a Time Machine backup separately. Before you begin: Back up your Mac If you can access a backup made before you updated to the version of macOS you want to revert from, you can skip this step. Backing up your Mac is the most critical step before a downgrade because the process typically requires wiping your drive, which erases all local data. If you don’t already have a back up of your data you will need to make one. While Apple’s Time Machine backup software is the standard for most updates, it presents a specific challenge for downgrades: if you back up your current (newer) OS, restoring from that backup may simply reinstall the version you are trying to remove. To ensure your data is safe and accessible after you return to an older version of macOS, consider these strategies: Manual File Copying: The simplest way to ensure data safety is to manually copy your most important files, folders, photos, and music to an external storage drive. Third-Party Cloning Software: Tools for backing up a Mac, like ChronoSync, Get Backup Pro, SuperDuper, or Carbon Copy Cloner can create a clone of your drive. These solutions are often preferred for downgrades because they allow you to back up your data without necessarily including the operating system. Cloud Synchronization: Ensure services like iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive are fully synchronized before starting. However, be cautious, you should not assume every app’s data is in the cloud, as some non-Apple applications may store data only locally. See our Best cloud storage for Mac round up for recommendations. Bootable Backups: Some advanced suites, such as Acronis True Image, offer a “Survival Kit” that creates a bootable backup drive to help reinstall an OS and recover data simultaneously. Time Machine: On the other hand, if you have a Time Machine backup from before you upgraded macOS you can use that to recover your data. For more help read: How to back up a Mac. How to downgrade macOS The steps below will help you revert to an older version of macOS. Before you start you need to wipe your Mac and do a clean install of the macOS you want. We’ll explain how to wipe your Mac, how to get the older version of macOS, and how to install it below. Reminder: This will erase your Mac, so do make sure you have a backup of important files. Foundry 1. Get the installer Downloading Sequoia despite running macOS Tahoe.Foundry The first stage of this method is to get the installer for the version of macOS you require, with the prerequisite that your Mac needs to be able to run it. See: macOS compatibility–the versions your Mac can run. We have links to some recent versions of macOS below so you can download the one you want. Sequoia Sonoma Ventura Monterey Big Sur Catalina To start you need to grab the installer of whichever version of macOS you want to install from the Mac App Store using the links above. If you want an older version see this article: How to download old versions of macOS. When you click the link above it should take you directly to the Mac App Store, if that doesn’t happen close the Mac App Store if it is open and make sure you are using Safari.  Click on Get. The Software Update window will open and you should see a pop-up overlaying it with the version you want to download. Click on Download and confirm that you want to download the software (you’ll also see a warning that you are downloading an older version of the OS, ignore it.) Once it’s downloaded DO NOT click on Open – you don’t want to install it yet.  2. Create a bootable installer Foundry You won’t just be able to install Sequoia over Tahoe, or any old version of macOS over a newer one. In order to install an older version of macOS on your Mac you have to make a bootable installer that includes the installation files. To make a bootable installer, from which you can reinstall the older macOS, you will need a memory stick with at least 15GB space but we’d recommend more. You’ll need to reformat that drive and prepare it in Disk Utility and then use Terminal to input the createinstallmedia command for the version of macOS you are installing. In the case of Sequoia this is: (NOTE: Before the word volume you need two dashes, but the website is converting this to an M-dash, we have pasted the correct text further down the article, you can also find it here: How to create a bootable installer of macOS). sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sequoia.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia –volume /Volumes/MyVolume In the case of Sonoma this is: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia –volume /Volumes/MyVolume You will need to replace MyVolume with the name you have given to the drive you are using as the bootable installer. We recommend that you follow the steps outlined in this article: How to create a bootable installer of macOS to create your bootable installer. You will find all the createinstallmedia commands in that article. 3. Use the bootable installer to downgrade your Mac Foundry Now you have your bootable installer you should be able to install the older version of macOS on your Mac using it. Connect the bootable installer to your Mac. Open System Settings and click General > Startup Disk. Choose the external drive with your installer as the startup disk and click Restart. Your Mac will shut down and restart in Recovery mode. You will need to connect to Wi-Fi because your Mac will need to connect to the internet during this process. Access Wi-Fi settings from the Wi-Fi menu. Select Reinstall macOS from Utilities. Click Continue. 4. Set up your Mac Foundry Now that you have wiped your Mac and installed the version of macOS you wanted you will need to run through the set-up process. See How to set up a new Mac for help with that. If you have a Time Machine backup from before the update then go to the next step for help recovering that backup. Alternatively, finish setting up your Mac as new and recover the data you backed up using an alternative backup method to Time Machine. 5. Recover your Time Machine Back up from before the update (if you have one) Ugreen If you have an older Time Machine backup from before you upgraded the downgrade process is relatively easy. With your pre-Tahoe Time Machine backup in hand, you can recover your machine from before the update. Just remember that anything you have done since then will be lost because you’ll wipe everything on your Mac as part of the process, so you will need to make a non-Time Machine backup of those files. You can then copy back any files you created after you installed the new macOS. As described above, wipe your Mac and install macOS Sequoia. Plug your Time Machine disk into your Mac. Restart your Mac. On an M1 or later Mac you need to press and hold the power button until the Options menu comes up. (For older Intel Macs hold down Command + R until the Apple logo appears.) When the options appear on the screen, choose ‘Restore From Time Machine Backup’ and click Continue. The next screen will show the words Restore from Time Machine, click Continue again. Next, select your Restore Source – this should be your backup drive. The next screen shows all your backups over time, pick the last one you made prior to updating to the newer version of the Mac operating system. (You can see which version of macOS the back up was made in). Creating a bootable installer When it comes to creating the bootable installer you will need the following code: Code required for Sequoia: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sequoia.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume Code required for Sonoma: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume Troubleshooting downgrade issues These things don’t always go smoothly. Here are a few issues you might encounter: Wiping an older Mac If your Mac is old and isn’t running Monterey or later, you will need to erase your Mac following the steps in our tutorial on wiping a MacBook or Mac. We recommend that you follow that tutorial as there are a lot of steps you should take to ensure that you don’t create more problems for yourself. What to do if booting from external media doesn’t work If you are using a Mac with a T2 Chip then you need to ensure that you enable booting from external media or this will not work. To do this you need to access Recovery Mode and then choose Startup Security Utility from the menu. Here you will see a number of options including those for Secure Boot and those for Allowed Boot Media. It is in this second section that you will find Allow booting from external or removable media. You will need this selected to boot from a bootable drive. What to do if the old macOS won’t install If the above doesn’t work you may need to completely wipe your Mac before reinstalling macOS from the bootable drive. We explain in detail how to erase a Mac in this article: How to erase a MacBook or Mac: restore to factory settings and we advise that you follow that tutorial. If you have a Mac with T2 chip, or an M-series Mac erasing your Mac is very simple thanks to the Erase All Content And Settings option. This setting used to be found in the menu of System Preferences but with the arrival of System Settings it’s now located in System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset. Foundry Reinstalling an older macOS via Recovery mode Depending on the age of your Mac there might be an option to recover the original version of macOS it shipped with using macOS Recovery. You won’t be able to revert to something older than the macOS your Mac shipped with. Follow these steps to reinstall the version of macOS your Mac came with, or one that is close to that: Turn off your Mac. For Intel-powered Macs, restart it while holding down Shift + Option/Alt + Command + R to enter Internet Recovery Mode (make sure you are connected to the internet).  Choose the Reinstall macOS option. Click Install. This may allow you to install the operating system that your Mac shipped with. Unfortunately, when we tried this method we were unable to recover an older version of macOS, it seems that it works only for some Macs. Tips to avoid problems and data loss when you downgrade macOS Reversing an upgrade carries with it a number of wrinkles and pitfalls. Most of these are due to changes in file formats and settings between versions of the OS. So, for example, if you create a document or work on a file in a new version, whether it’s a beta or full release, of macOS and then try and open it in an older version, it may not work. To mitigate this, it’s wise to export any documents you’ve created or worked on in the newer OS in a standard file format. So, for example, you could export documents as RTF files. That way, if the native files don’t survive the reverse upgrade, you’ll be able to re-import the RTF files. Take screenshots of preferences and settings Whenever you perform a clean install of macOS, which is what you’re doing here, it’s a good idea to take screenshots of any custom settings you’ve created in apps or in System Settings (or System Preferences on older Macs). That makes it easier to re-create them later. You should also make a note of user account and password details for anything you’ve set up while running the new version of the OS. If you don’t use iCloud or Chrome to synchronise bookmarks, it’s a good idea to export those and make a copy. And unless you’re using the migrate data option outlined above, you’ll also need installers and license codes for apps you use. If those are downloads from the Mac App Store, you can just re-download them from the Purchased section in the App Store. If not, make sure you can download them from the vendor’s website. If you don’t use a password manager to store license codes, make sure you’ve got a copy of them before you start. Synchronize If you use Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive or any other form of cloud storage, make sure your data is in sync before you start the process of reversing an upgrade. It’s easy to forget that the files that live in your Dropbox folder, for example, are local files and that while synchronization is frequent, the loss of an internet connection will prevent it and you could have files in your local folder that haven’t yet been copied to the cloud. Clicking on the cloud service’s logo in your menu bar should tell you whether synchronization completed successfully and files are up to date. If you use Gmail, iCloud mail or any other IMAP server for your email, make sure it’s up to date and any drafts you’ve composed recently have been synchronized. If you use a POP3 account you’ll have to manually back up the mail database and restore it after you reverse the upgrade. Or, if you only have a few messages you need to keep, forward them to a Gmail account – you could set one up especially for that purpose.

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This slim AirTag alternative 4-pack tracker deal hits right before travel season
Macworld TL;DR: Track wallets, IDs, and badges with these ultra-slim Apple Find My-compatible SmartCards — grab a 4-pack for just $59.97 (MSRP $99.96). Traveling has a funny way of exposing which everyday items you really can’t afford to lose. For instance, certain luggage, wallets, purses, and your backpack essentials. That’s exactly why the ultra-slim KeySmart SmartCard Lite exists. Unlike bulky trackers, these are built to live inside your wallet, badge holder, or ID sleeve without adding noticeable bulk — they’re thinner than two credit cards and under 2mm thick. The big win here is Apple Find My compatibility. Once paired, you can see your card on a map, play a sound to find it nearby, or get “left behind” alerts if you walk away from your essentials. Lost Mode even lets someone contact you if they find your item. They’re also built for real life — IPX8 waterproof protection means spills, rain, or accidental drops aren’t a disaster, and the battery lasts up to two years. If you’ve ever had that heart-drop moment when you can’t find your wallet, this is a gadget for you — especially when you can grab multiple trackers in one deal. Pick up a 4-pack of SmartCard Lite trackers while it’s $59.97 (MSRP $99.96) through Feb. 22. KeySmart SmartCard Lite | Works With Apple Find My | 2-Year Battery (4-Pack)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Apple pushes back on reports of another Siri delay
Apple insists its AI-powered Siri is still on track for launch this year, despite fresh reports hinting at another delay. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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YouTube's bare-minimum app for Apple Vision Pro is better than nothing — hands on
There's a native YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro that's great for user-uploaded VR180 and 3D 360 content, but 2D video is better watched in Safari or third-party apps.YouTube has a native app on Apple Vision ProWhen Apple Vision Pro launched in February 2024, there was a host of popular apps missing from it, including YouTube. While many apps still aren't on the platform or native, including Apple's, Google has finally brought its app to the platform.The app itself is straightforward and functions identically to the YouTube app on iPad. There are some spatial components to it, like the floating sidebar and the video controls at the bottom. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Third Optis jury trial results in a victory for Apple in the US
The patent troll Optis has been told by a US jury that Apple has not infringed on any of its LTE patents, ending the elongated dispute in the US until yet another appeal is made.Optis hoped to collect money for every iPhone soldThe latest jury trial occurred after the US Court of Appeals threw out a verdict that would have had Apple paying Optis $300 million in damages. The case was then sent to a trial by jury where the jury members would be asked a single question about the five patents.According to a report from Reuters, the jury voted unanimously. The question was: "Did Optis prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Apple infringed at least one claim from each of the following patents?" Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Aqara U400 review: UWB home key will be hard to beat on other smart locks
The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support, and after using it for the past month, I don't think I can go back.Aqara U400 review: The first UWB smart lockI firmly believe that smart locks are one of the best smart home devices you can add to your home. Not only do they offer unparalleled convenience of unlocking or locking your home from anywhere, but they also add peace of mind.If I get in the car to leave my house, I don't have to fret about whether the door was locked. I can ask Siri if the front door is, in fact, properly secured. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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