AirPods just got a long-requested feature in new public beta
While it was overshadowed by the iOS 27 public beta, Apple also released a new public beta firmware for AirPods this week. The update brings a long-requested feature to supported AirPods models: custom EQ.

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Apple’s Emoji 18.0 update will quietly fix years of cross-platform confusion
If you’ve ever sent what you thought was a clear butterfly emoji only for your friend to see something totally different, or used a cucumber… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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I can’t work on my Mac without this little keypad anymore
Offloading keyboard shortcuts to a programmable macro keypad is the best productivity hack I’ve ever done.

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Colorful LEGO iMac G3 moves closer to becoming reality
The fan-designed LEGO iMac G3 has cleared another review milestone, keeping alive its chances of becoming an official LEGO Ideas set. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple shares hit new all-time closing and intraday highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iOS 26.6 will flag malicious iMessages with a warning before you tap
iOS 26.6 packs a new malicious message warning that identifies potentially dangerous iMessages and lets you report them directly to Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple Maps ads exclude home services, political ads, and more
Apple has now announced who can advertise on Apple Maps, barring entire business categories while still giving itself the right to final say over any advertisements on the platform.Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple updated its advertising guidelines. This was particularly noteworthy as it outlines the policies that advertisers will be expected to follow when advertising on Apple Maps.Perhaps not surprisingly, Apple's policies are generally more restrictive than Google's across some key categories. This has typically been the case for content moderation between the two services. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple bumps monthly AppleCare+ for iPad, Mac by 50 cents
Apple has marginally increased the cost of its individual AppleCare+ subscription, costing consumers an extra 50 cents per month to protect their Mac or iPad.AppleCare+ logoJust like any other subscription, warranty and repair services often go up in price over time. On July 15, Apple did just that to AppleCare+.The price for the monthly AppleCare+ packages increased by 50 cents per month, or $5 per year for the annual plan, reports Bloomberg. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple faces new questions from Brazil over betting apps accessible to minors
Nearly three months after Brazilian officials first questioned Apple over betting apps accessible to minors, the company has now been given five business days to provide additional details about its App Store safeguards. Here are the details.

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Apple Maps won’t allow ads from these categories at launch
Ads are coming to Apple Maps in the United States and Canada sometime this summer. Ahead of that launch, Apple has shared more details about what will and won’t be allowed for ads in Apple Maps.

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AppleCare+ gets a price increase for new Mac and iPad plans
As Bloomberg reports, Apple has increased its monthly and annual AppleCare+ rates for new Mac and iPad customers. Here are the details.

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Lego iMac? Please don’t block it, Apple
Macworld If you’re a Mac fan who’s always wanted Lego to commemorate Apple’s most iconic Mac, your dream may soon become a reality. Lego recently announced that the proposal for an iMac G3 Lego brick set has officially moved to “Parking Lot” status, where the company is giving further thought to its implementation before deciding on production. In August 2025, a fan named Terauma submitted a mock-up of the 1998 Bondi Blue iMac made from Lego bricks to Lego’s Ideas website, where fans could vote for the project to move forward. Lego reviews ideas if at least 10,000 fans vote for it. The proposed set would consist of 700 pieces and would not only recreate the turquoise-blue all-in-one (whose components are clearly visible through the transparent casing), but also the essential accessories such as the circular mouse, matching keyboard, and cables. Lego’s review board will now evaluate the proposal. According to Lego, “Any Product Idea that needs additional time after a review round, for whatever reason, will be placed into the Parking Lot until we can make a final decision.” In this case, the review will likely include discussions with Apple, who would need to grant Lego permission to do the project. Two years ago, a proposed Apple Store Lego set made it to the Parking Lot but was eventually dropped. Lego did not disclose why, but considering Apple’s history with how it handles its brand image, the consensus that Apple denied a license probably isn’t far off. Based on history, it doesn’t look good for the Lego iMac, but perhaps a new incoming Apple CEO will have a change of heart. In the mid-1990s, Apple had fallen into a crisis that threatened its very existence. The iMac is credited with saving the company. Although the ill-fated CEO Gil Amelio had initiated the iMac project, it was completed by Steve Jobs upon his return to the company, and a young British designer named Jony Ive. It was no coincidence that the iMac harkened to the 1984 Macintosh. Lego is no stranger to technology-based sets, having recently released Nintendo, Game Boy, and Super Mario Bros. themed sets.

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Apple's new 36-month cellular iPad financing plan is good, but you can save money elsewhere
Before you take advantage of Apple's new 36-month financing on cellular iPads, you should check to see if there are better deals first, since there are no discounts through Apple's programs.iPad AirThe new 36-month option appears at checkout when someone buys a Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from Apple, alongside paying in full or using Apple Card Monthly Installments. It's available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro, subject to carrier approval.Apple's own interest-free financing still runs for 12 months through Apple Card. Apple Card Monthly Installments includes 3% Daily Cash up front and isn't tied to a carrier installment plan.The 36-month option lowers the monthly payment, not the price. It spreads the same total over three years instead of one. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple spotlights 2026 sales tax holidays: Save big on Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more across 10 U.S. states
Apple has rolled out its official 2026 sales tax holiday guide, giving shoppers in select U.S. states a timely opportunity to purchase… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Who is Tang Tan, the ex-Apple VP at the core of OpenAI's trade secret theft lawsuits
Apple's former vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is at the center of two trade secret theft lawsuits against OpenAI. Here's who he is, how he got started, and why he is crucial to OpenAI's future.Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/InstagramOn July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that two former Apple employees stole its intellectual property. The trade secrets would allegedly be used by OpenAI's hardware teams to produce new products, including a planned AI device.One name stands out prominently in the affair. Tang Tan is a major figure, partly because of his position at Apple and at OpenAI, and from his alleged activities that prompted the lawsuit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple wins discovery fight over federal agency documents in DOJ antitrust case
A specially appointed judge has sided with Apple in its fight to obtain documents from 14 federal agencies as part of its defense against the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit. Here are the details.

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Apple highlights 2026 sales tax holidays for Macs, iPads, and more in 10 states
Apple published its 2026 sales tax holiday page this week, outlining when customers in 10 U.S. states can buy select products without paying state sales tax. Customers can shop tax-free online or in-store, but the dates, devices, and price limits vary dramatically.

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Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV tomorrow
Major League Soccer (MLS) returns to Apple TV tomorrow, July 16, as regular-season play resumes and the league welcomes fans back… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Cracked smiling face, pickle, and lighthouse: Meet the 2027 iPhone emoji
Macworld With its announcement of new set of emojis to be released next year, the Unicode Consortium is finally giving us an image of a whole, crisp pickle. You’ll soon be able to stop fretting about using the current chopped pickle/cucumber emoji (which will remain, to the relief of chopped gourd enthusiasts everywhere). In addition to the pickle, eight other emojis will become available. You can see them in the above image, but here’s a summary: Monarch Butterfly: This will join the current blue Morpho Butterfly (🦋). Unicode’s Jennifer Daniel states that the Monarch offers “a different weight class of meaning, carrying a narrative of generational resilience, endurance, and deep ancestral memory.” While the Morpho is “the symbol for ‘pretty aesthetics.'” Net with Handle: If you’ve always felt that a bucket (🪣) wasn’t quite the symbol you needed, the Net with Handle is here to the rescue. Meteor: Not to be confused with Comet, which is, apparently, “a sparkling blue ball of ice,” as Daniel puts it. But currently, there’s no blue ball of ice in iOS or macOS; search for “meteor” or “comet,” and you’ll find an emoji that looks like the new Meteor (☄️), as well as a shooting star (💫) and a dotted image on the Mac (☄). “Fonts with a ball of fire will move that design to this new home,” Daniel said. Leftwards/Rightwards Thumb Sign: Your mother said that pointing (👉🏼 👈🏼) is rude. Pointing with your thumbs seems a lot more congenial. Cracked Smiling Face: It’s not just an emoji. It’s a sign of the times. Lighthouse: A “literal guiding light through the dark night of your soul,” Daniel describes. Pickle: For the times you’re caught in one. Or you’re asked about what you want on your chicken sandwich. Eraser: Daniel said this one “helps when retroactive boundary-setting or communicating the urge to wipe the slate clean.” Apple creates its own stylistic versions of the emojis approved by the Unicode Consortium, so these new emojis will look different in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS from what is shown here. They’re likely to arrive sometime next year in iOS 27.3 or iOS 27.4.

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Apple reportedly pursuing AI chip company acquisitions
Apple is quietly shopping for AI chip companies. The company has been approaching chip startups and consulting with bankers about potential… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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