iPadOS 26.5 beta 2 now available, plus watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, more
Apple has just released new betas. Developer beta 2 is now available for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. more…

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Apple TV flick ‘Outcome,’ starring Keanu Reeves, is ‘awkward, clumsily maudlin, and shot like a fever dream’ – NYT
Apple TV's “Outcome” is a dark comedy that centers on Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), a beloved Hollywood star who must dive into the depths… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple releases macOS 26.5 beta 2, here’s what to expect
Apple is rolling out the second wave of developer betas for macOS 26.5 and its counterparts. Here are the details. more…

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Apple releases iOS 26.5 beta 2 for iPhone
Apple has released the second iOS 26.5 beta for developers. iOS 26.5 beta 2 follows two versions of the first beta. The second version became the first iOS 26.5 public beta. more…

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It might be really hard to get an iPhone Fold at launch
A new report from Digitimes today says that production of Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold has hit a roadblock. According to “sources within the company’s supply chain,” mass production of the device has slipped from July to August of this year. Still, Apple is aiming to launch the iPhone Fold in 2026, as Bloomberg also reported last week … but it might be really hard to actually buy one. more…

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Amazon launches $50 discount on iPad 11 for April
Amazon's April iPad 11 sale delivers prices from $299, with discounts of up to $259 off new and closeout models across the tablet line.Save $50 on Apple's iPad 11 A16 at Amazon.Amazon is kicking off this week with a return of a $50 discount on Apple's iPad 11 with the A16 chip in your choice of Blue, Pink, or Silver.Buy iPad 11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Mac Neo should be the follow up to the huge success of the MacBook Neo
Apple's Mac mini is in extremely short supply, under pressure because of demand for good AI hardware, and RAM shortages. M5 Mac minis are expected, but what about a MacBook Neo approach to a new Mac mini for people who want to get work done?Mockup of a Mac Neo, featuring a Mac mini chassis in Citrus color and with fewer portsBeyond having the components, Apple has all of the elements to make a "Mac Neo" Mac mini adjunct. There is proof of market demand, and proof in the company's own historical trends.Steve Jobs, for instance, famously introduced his quadrant of devices with pro and consumer laptops, and the pro and consumer desktops. Later he expanded it into a 2x3 array. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The Verge Hails Chrome’s Belated Vertical Tabs
David Pierce at The Verge makes the case for vertical browser tabs, echoing advice TidBITS has offered since 2023. Google Chrome users can now easily try them.Read original article

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Apple removes old Pages, Keynote, Numbers apps for macOS
Apple has just made a change to its iWork lineup on the Mac, removing the old versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers from the App Store and leaving just the newer builds that support Apple Creator Studio. more…

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‘Apple Frames’ shortcut gets massive overhaul, new CLI for the Terminal
Federico Viticci at MacStories is out today with a major update to his Apple Frames shortcut that frames your screenshots with official Apple product bezels. Federico describes Apple Frames 4 as a “complete rethinking of the shortcut that is noticeably faster, updated to support all the latest Apple devices, and designed to support even more personalization options.” more…

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No, Apple is not erasing Lebanese towns from Apple Maps
Claims spread rapidly over the weekend on X alleging that Apple had deliberately removed the names of numerous towns in Lebanon… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Today in Apple history: Early iPad rumor gets Apple fans buzzing
On April 13, 2005, a sketchy early rumor suggested Apple was building a tablet computer. This first iPad rumor got the tech world buzzing. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple TV’s ‘The Husbands’: Joe Alwyn, Richard Gadd, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Joel Kinnaman, Daniel Ings, Bob Morley, and Fehinti Balogun to star with Juno Temple in A24 series
Last April, Apple TV announced the new eight-episode comedic drama “The Husbands,” starring SAG and BAFTA Award winner Juno Temple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Report: Apple’s upcoming smartglasses to come in four different frame styles
Macworld A new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman provides a bit more detail about Apple’s upcoming smartglasses. Gurman has reported earlier this year that the smartglasses are designed to compete with Meta AI glasses and similar devices. Gurman reports that Apple has four different frame designs in testing: A large rectangular frame, reminiscent of Ray-Ban Wayfarers Larger oval or circular frames A slimmer rectangular design, similar to the glasses worn by Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook A smaller, more refined oval or circular option Apple is also testing different finishes, such as black, light brown, and ocean blue, and the frames are made of acetate, which Gurman describes as “more durable and luxurious than the standard plastic.” The built-in cameras are said to be “vertically oriented oval lenses with surrounding lights,” a different shape from Meta’s circular cameras. Apple’s goal with the design is to make the glasses “instantly recognizable” as an Apple product. Meta AI glasses currently use frames by Ray-Ban and Oakley. Previous reports state that the smartglasses will work with an iPhone to let the user make phone calls, use Siri, take photos, and play music. The user interface will involve voice commands and a separate camera to provide the device an enviromental context. Apple is planning to announce the smartglasses by the end of this year, with a release date in early 2027, according to Gurman.

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Deals: AirPods Pro 3 $199, all Apple Watch Series 11 models $100 off, M4 MacBook Air clearance up to $300 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 back at one of the lowest prices to date alongside Amazon knocking $100 off all Apple Watch Series 11 models with deals from $299. We also have the return of M4 MacBook Air clearance discounts at up to $300 off the launch prices on 15-inch models and the recently upgraded 32GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro back to the Amazon low. Head below for a closer look and some notable accessory discounts as well. more…

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Confusing reports point to ‘deep red’ iPhone 18 Pro
Macworld Apple loves to mark the launch of a new iPhone with a new color finish. For one thing, in the absence of significant design changes, giving customers the option to rock a color that wasn’t available last year is a great way for them to show off that they’ve got the latest hardware. Cosmic Orange was a big hit for the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025, so we’re all keen to find out what Apple has planned for fall 2026. As of the latest round of reports, the front runner for that honor looks to be red. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has said as much for months; near the end of February he predicted a “deep red” iPhone 18 Pro, potentially sitting alongside the popular Cosmic Orange finish. As he noted at the time, red and orange are close on the color wheel and Apple might worry about the two options cannibalising each other’s sales. But that could be offset by the red being much darker than the very bright and bold orange. At the time Gurman emphasised that the arrival of a red iPhone 18 Pro was a likely but not a guaranteed outcome, because color choices don’t need to be decided as far out from launch as more structural elements such as component choices and chassis design. But his prediction has now been bolstered by corroboration from another source, albeit one that raises as many questions as answers. A leaker who goes by the handle Digital Chat Station published a Weibo post (via 9to5Mac) this past weekend claiming that the 18 Pro “will most likely come in a deep red color.” Straightforward enough, except for the rationale given in the second half of the sentence: the leaker bases the prediction on the fact they have “seen prototypes of this color for the next generation of flagship Android phones.” It’s no secret that Android makers frequently follow Apple’s lead in matters of design–in January last year, we wrote about all the borrowings at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch, and Cosmic Orange itself sparked an industry-wide trend–so this makes a certain amount of sense. If such companies got hold of leaked plans indicating an imminent red iPhone, they might very well pivot to that color themselves in anticipation of customer demand. But is that what’s happened? In fact, there are two other ways this could have gone down. It could be that the Android companies and Apple simply have access to the same design trends research; Apple, after all, doesn’t pull ideas like Cosmic Orange out of thin air, but makes use of specialists’ predictions of where color trends are headed. It’s also possible that the development work by the Android companies is not a response to a new set of leaked plans they’ve seen and we haven’t, but to the original Gurman report from February. In which case, rumormongers are in danger of going round in a circle and making something seem a lot more confirmed than it actually is. So, for the time being, we’d recommend a degree of skepticism. Red still looks plausible, but we’ll need more solid evidence before we’re convinced it’s happening. Whatever the truth, we’ll know for sure when the iPhone 18 Pro is unveiled in September. For all the latest news and rumors as we head towards the launch, bookmark our regularly updated iPhone 18 superguide.

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iPhone Fold skips hinge problem, turns to material science to solve the crease
Apple is approaching foldables as a materials problem by focusing on how the iPhone Fold display handles stress with adhesive layers rather than how other companies deal with the hinge.Render of iPhone FoldFoldables have been available for years, yet the crease continues to be the main compromise that distinguishes them from traditional smartphones. Initially, designs concentrated on hinges, support plates, and mechanical tension systems to flatten the display.These methods enhanced durability, but they never fully eliminated deformation. According to industry research from TrendForce, a new approach is emerging that treats the display as a layered system. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Aqara W200 review, HomeMapper app, & heat pump talk with Mary-Ann Rau on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Mary-Ann Rau sits in talk through the week's news and discuss the first heat pump to integrate with Apple Home.Smart Home Insider PodcastMary-Ann Rau is the CEO and co-founder of Merino Energy, a new start-up that just put its first product available for preorder. It's the Merino Heat Pump Mono and is the very first home heat pump to integrate with Apple Home.Unlike traditional HVAC units, the heat pump easily installs into any room with an exterior-facing wall and requires no outdoor module. It's sold as a flat-price purchase, which includes professional installation and no surprise fees. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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AirPods Pro 3 have key upgrade to stop you from losing them
AirPods Pro 3 (currently $199 for limited time) pack a lot of improvements over AirPods Pro 2, one of which helps prevent them from getting permanently lost. more…

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9to5Mac Daily: April 13, 2026 – Mac shortages, Apple Glasses rumors
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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How Apple’s folding iPhone will crack the crease problem
A new report reveals the secrets of how Apple's folding iPhone will crack the crease problem. It comes down to two materials in the screen. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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The next MacBook Neo already sounds like a big upgrade for one reason
Last week a new report on the MacBook Neo’s success contained details on Apple’s plan for the product’s successor, and the next-gen Neo already sounds like a big upgrade. more…

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Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine under severe threat by publisher blocks
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is one of the web’s most valuable resources, enabling us to access earlier versions of webpages and websites. It performs an invaluable role in preserving information that would otherwise be lost when websites go offline, as well as providing a practical tool to track updates made to a web page. However, the organization says that it is now under severe threat thanks to media organizations blocking access to the archive’s web crawler – despite those same publishers relying on it for some of their own stories … more…

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Apple’s failed AI Chief John Giannandrea to finally exit this week
Apple’s failed AI chief, John Giannandrea, will finally exit the company after several years at the helm, after the company announced… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple 2026 Mac mini rumor roundup: M5 & M5 Pro specs, price & release date
Macworld The Mac mini remains one of Apple’s most compelling Macs, offering an exceptional balance of performance, affordability, and compact design. Following a major redesign in October 2024, the desktop became smaller, faster, and more versatile than ever, with a dramatically reduced 5-by-5-inch footprint and the introduction of M4 and M4 Pro chips. If you’re considering buying a Mac mini, you might be wondering whether another update is just around the corner, what new features a 2026 refresh could bring, and whether Apple will maintain its attractive $599 starting price. Those hoping for a new Mac mini at Apple’s early-March 2026 “Special Experience” events were left disappointed, as the Mac mini wasn’t updated. However, Apple did unveil the M5 Pro chip, which is widely expected to power one of the next-generation Mac mini configurations. When the new model does arrive, it should benefit from the performance gains of both the M5 and M5 Pro chips, including improved graphics and enhanced on-device AI capabilities. The exact release timing remains unclear, but an early-to-mid 2026 launch seems likely, with a debut around WWDC in June a strong possibility. That said, current supply constraints – such as extended delivery estimates and out-of-stock configurations – suggest an update could be imminent. Alternatively, these shortages may be tied to global DRAM supply issues, which could delay the next refresh further. Below, we break down everything we expect from the 2026 Mac mini, including performance improvements, potential configurations, and other key upgrades. New 2026 Mac mini M5 Release date: When will Apple update the M5 Mac mini? June 2026 release possible Right now, the Mac mini is surprisingly difficult to buy – especially higher-end configurations. Models with 32GB or 64GB of RAM are either unavailable or significantly delayed.  On its online store, the 32GB configuration is listed as “Currently Unavailable,” while the 48GB model has shipping estimates stretching 10–12 weeks (mid-to-late June in the UK). Entry-level 16GB models are easier to find, but still come with delays of several weeks, while 24GB variants are also pushed into June delivery windows. The shortages could be due to global DRAM shortages, with DRAM prices surging due to demand from AI data centers outstripping supply. However, they may also indicate that Apple is going to be updating the Mac mini soon.  Apple launched MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips in early March 2026. While some expected the Mac mini to be updated alongside them, Apple often staggers desktop releases behind laptops –and that pattern appears to be continuing. Unlike MacBooks, which dominate Apple’s Mac sales, desktop Macs don’t follow a consistent annual update cycle. The Mac mini, in particular, has had an irregular history: sometimes updated yearly, other times left untouched for several years. Even with Apple Silicon, consistency hasn’t improved – the M1 model lasted nearly three years before the M2 arrived, and the Mac mini skipped the M3 generation entirely before jumping to M4 in late 2024. That said, a 2026 update seems increasingly likely. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in late 2025 that M5 and M5 Pro Mac mini models are on Apple’s roadmap, and reiterated in early 2026 that new Mac minis are planned for this year. All signs point to a launch in the first half of 2026, potentially around WWDC. However, with speculation already building around an M6 chip arriving later in 2026, and global RAM shortages, Apple may delay the update until later in the year.

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How Apple plans outdo competitors in smartglasses
Apple intends to outdo rivals in the smartglasses space by tightly integrating the device with the iPhone and delivering a more premium… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Joyously arty App Store animations joins Finder Guy in Apple's new social media push
Apple Japan has launched a series of TV and social media videos with famous local artists and animators taking the App Store logo on creative journeys.One example of the many new interpretations of the App Store logo being used in Japan - image credit: AppleThere's got to be someone new in Apple's marketing team, because the company is suddenly playing around with its usually protected icons and images. It started with the cute Little Finder Guy on Instagram, it's continued with an original Mac birthday cake, and now it's the turn of the App Store.As first spotted by advertising and marketing publication Creative Blog, Apple Japan has launched a new campaign to promote creative apps in the App Store. There are 16 pieces of artwork, made by 13 artists, and compiled into three videos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Former AI boss John Giannandrea officially leaving Apple this week after ‘resting and vesting’
John Giannandrea’s time at Apple is officially coming to an end this week. Giannandrea joined Apple in 2018 after eight years at Google to head the company’s machine learning and AI strategy. In December of last year, however, Apple announced that Giannandrea was stepping down from his position and would serve as an advisor to the company before fully departing in spring of 2026. more…

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Klarity Disk Review: Affordable Mac disk analyzer held back by permissions bug
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good level of customization and settings Good CPU and RAM usage measurement tools Low price point, one-time payment Cons Disk permissions errors when attempting to delete applications Our Verdict Klarity Disk is a slick, affordable Mac utility with a great UI and system monitoring features, but its core functionality is sunk by permissions errors. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$6.99 Best Prices Today: Klarity Disk Retailer Price Klarity $6.99 View Deal Mac App Store 6.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who is Klarity Disk for: Budget conscious Mac users who want a visually clean way to understand disk usage and are confident managing deleting files via the Finder. Who is Klarity Disk not for: Those who need seamless file deletion. Visual disk analyzers sum up everything on your Mac and present that in a cohesive form. The best of these achieve this task and make something unwieldy that much more manageable. Klarity Disk, by developer Mukul Mehra, is a disk analyser that’s similar to DaisyDisk (see our review of DaisyDisk). Klarity Disk offers disk visualization as well as other low-level features, such as CPU, GPU, and RAM monitoring. You can use it to scan your Mac to get details of the files that are taking up space and use Reveal in Finder to locate and delete them yourself, although there were some permissions issues relating to deleting applications at the time of this review. It’s only $6.99 from Klarity Disk or the Mac App Store, compared to $9.99 for DaisyDisk, which is a good price, but we’d recommend waiting for the permissions issues to be fixed. Klarity Disk is easy to dive into and navigation is easy and elegant. The program feels like it’s dedicated to a few tasks and isn’t trying to be every Mac utility under the sun, which is appreciated. Klarity Disk will give you a simple overview. Foundry There are six color themes to aid visual customisation so you can differentiate file groups and folders, scan file sizes, or understand the hierarchy at a glance. Choose from Klarity, Arctic, Ember, Verdant, Blush, and Ocean themes. It’s simple to get a quick lay of the land with the Overview function, which shows how much RAM is being used, what your Mac’s remaining drive capacity is, the memory timeline, and the top processes currently occupying your CPU. See what is using your RAM in real time.Foundry The Disk Analyzer mode makes it easy to scan large files, such as your Applications folder, and to see which giant applications are munching on your Mac’s available drive space. Visualise your storage.Foundry There’s an additional level of functionality beyond simply seeing what’s occurring on your Mac. Right-clicking or option-clicking on an application will bring up options such as seeing where the application is located via the Finder, copying the drive path, or sending the application to the trash. Permissions bug undermines core functionality Upon trying to remove applications by sending them to trash, Klarity informed me that I lacked permission to dispose of the item, despite having an admin-level account. The same error occurred with other applications, suggesting that some of the issues encountered were due to compatibility with the version of macOS Tahoe I was running. The update to macOS 26.4 did seem to fix some issues we had experienced with Klarity, but the permissions issue remained. The developer makes some nice pledges in the application’s notes about no cloud services being used, no account needing to be created, and that no analytics or data collection is used, which is appreciated, but bug fixes are needed to address the application’s core functionality. We have reviewed other Mac cleaners, for more options see: Best Mac Cleaner software. Should you buy Klarity Disk? Klarity Disk looks appealing and offers a clean, beautiful approach to visualizing your Mac’s disk usage alongside its performance stats. This, along with a reasonable $6.99 price point, adds to its appeal, but there are bugs that need to be addressed in the current version (Klarity Disk 1.1) including persistent permissions errors.

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Digital Twins and the Risks of AI Immortality
AI digital twins are turning into autonomous agents that act for us — raising serious risks around identity, control, and digital legacy. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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