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- 44 minutes agoReport: New iPad with A18 chip still on track to launch in first half of 2026
As part of Apple’s iPad Air, MacBook Neo, and the other MacBook refreshes. However, the whole week came and went – with no new base iPad. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has a launch update – and the product is still on track to launch relatively soon. more…11:10 amCrime blotter: Chinese national sentenced in Apple counterfeiting case
A New Yorker is arrested in California for iPhone thefts, Russian hackers targeted iPhones, and AirTag inspires a car-crash viral video, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Apple Store in Irvine The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amYour Mac has hidden features—this $25 tool unlocks them
Macworld TL;DR: Get MacMagic with lifetime upgrades for just $25.49 (reg. $99) using code MARCH15. Apple does a great job designing Macs that work well. But anyone who uses macOS regularly knows there are still a few hidden tricks, system tools, and productivity shortcuts buried beneath the surface. And MacMagic gets you access. You can currently grab a MacMagic Lifetime Upgrades License for just $25.49 (reg. $99). It’s a toolbox for your Mac that pulls together a bunch of useful utilities into one clean interface. Need to show hidden files, force-delete a stubborn document, or clear out bloated cache files? MacMagic puts those tools front and center so you can handle them in seconds instead of digging through system menus. It also includes practical everyday tools that many Mac users end up downloading separately. You can batch rename files, combine and compress PDFs, convert images across dozens of formats, and even generate QR codes when you need them. Turn your Mac into a more powerful and flexible workstation. Get a MacMagic Lifetime Upgrades License for just $25.49 (reg. $99) through March 29 with code MARCH15. MacMagic: Lifetime Upgrades LicenseSee Deal Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amGet smarter on your coffee break with this $51 app
Macworld TL;DR: Headway Premium delivers 15-minute summaries of bestselling nonfiction books, and the lifetime subscription is just $50.99. There’s always another nonfiction book everyone says you should read—about productivity, money, psychology, leadership, or health. The problem is finding the time to actually sit down and finish them. Instead of asking you to read hundreds of pages, Headway delivers 15-minute summaries of bestselling nonfiction titles, breaking down the biggest ideas into quick lessons you can read or listen to anytime. Inside the app, you’ll find 2,000+ summaries covering topics like business strategy, personal development, productivity, and wellness. Each one distills the key insights from popular titles into short, practical takeaways you can absorb during a commute, workout, or coffee break. Headway also adds a few smart learning tools to keep things interesting. You can follow personalized self-growth plans, test your knowledge with quick quizzes, and save highlights to review later. There are even audio versions of summaries so you can keep learning while walking, driving, or multitasking. Headway offers a simple shortcut to the biggest ideas. Right now, a Headway Premium Lifetime Subscription is just $50.99 (reg. $299.95) through March 29 with code MARCH15. Headway Premium: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.Saturday March 2109:15 pmAirPods Max 2 surprise and disappoint, plus OpenClaw! [Cult of Mac podcast No. 12]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: The surprise release of AirPods Max 2 gives us plenty to talk about (including all the things Apple didn’t fix about the high-end headphones). Plus, special guest Christina Warren (developer advocate at GitHub and co-host of the MacBreak Weekly podcast) joins us for a deep dive into […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Tasks’ adds 50+ app intents, refreshed interface in latest update | 9 to 5 MacIndie App Spotlight: ‘Tasks’ adds 50+ app intents, refreshed interface in latest update
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Tasks, a very popular productivity app for the Apple ecosystem – just got a massive new update with support for loads of App Intents, an all new interface, as well as automations to help you manage your tasks. We covered Tasks when it initially launched back in 2020, and this week’s new update is a major one. more…07:18 pmTextExpander 8.4.2
Brings a few improvements and bug fixes for the text expansion utility. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 36 MB, macOS 11.1+)07:17 pmEagleFiler 1.9.20
Provides a workaround for a crash at launch when running the forthcoming macOS 26.4 Tahoe. ($49.99 new, free update, 34.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)07:15 pmMarsEdit 5.4.1
Maintenance update primarily focused on bug fixes for the blogging app. ($59.95 new, free update, 23.9 MB, macOS 10.15.4+)05:15 pmThe iPad Mini 7 256GB is $100 Off
The iPad Mini is made for Apple Intelligence, the personal AI system that helps in making things organized and get things done easily while providing you with groundbreaking privacy protections ensuring that no one else but you has access to data stored in the device. The device features an A17 Pro chip for strong and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:14 pmApple Sports App Allows for Easy NCAA March Madness Tracking
The Apple Sports app received an update allowing fans to follow collegiate basketball and their favorite teams more easily during March Madness. Version 3.8.1 adds new brackets for fans to track NCAA D1 men’s basketball. Metrics such as play-by-play updates, detailed stats, and live scores will be provided along with a path visualized from the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:13 pmTim Cook In China
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, is in attendance during the 50th anniversary event in China at the temporarily closed Taikoo Li retail store situated in Chengdu. They have kicked off celebrations, starting with an impromptu concert at New York’s Grand Central Store featuring Alicia Keys. Tim Cook will be attending the Development Forum in Beijing, China, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:12 pmApple Headed To South Korea and China
After the impromptu concert featuring Alicia Keys in New York at the Grand Central Store, Apple is now going to Asia for more celebrations for their 50th anniversary, and as of now, events will be held in both South Korea and China. Apple features CORTIS, a South Korean boy band, at their Myeong-dong Store in […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:11 pmThe 11th-gen iPad 256GB Is $50 Off
The 11th-gen iPad is powered by the A16 chip for strong performance for games and for work. It has a battery life that lasts all day and features 256GB of storage, perfect for storing games, documents, photos, videos, movies, and more. Featuring an 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, the iPad allows for an immersive viewing experience […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:10 pmTim Cook Answers Rumors On Retirement
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, has responded to talks and rumors about his retirement during an interview with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America, stating that the idea of wanting to step back from the company is just a rumor. The CEO did not deny or confirm explicitly that he will be retiring in the near […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:07 pmiPhone 17e Teardown Video Uploaded
iFixit has provided us with a teardown video for the iPhone 17e, the most recent budget-friendly iPhone Apple released last week. The device is similar to the design of the previous model but has a back panel for MagSafe. iFixit found the panel of the MagSafe is the same size as the panel found in […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:06 pmBrian Lynch Leaves Apple
The senior director for the home hardware engineering team at Apple, Brian Lynch, has left the company to join Oura, where he has taken a role as vice president for hardware engineering. Oura has managed to grab some former employees from Apple over the past few years. The Home Hub is planned for release later […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:58 pmMacBook Neo may be one of Apple’s most inspiring products in quite some time
As someone who bought my first Mac in 2019 as a young student without much money of my own, the MacBook Neo is incredibly inspiring. When the M4 Mac mini came out towards the end of 2024, I had already felt quite strongly about its potential for inspiring young creatives – and the MacBook Neo takes that much further. more…04:05 pmAmazon's $949 15-inch MacBook Air deal hits lowest price ever ahead of Big Spring Sale | AppleInsiderAmazon's $949 15-inch MacBook Air deal hits lowest price ever ahead of Big Spring Sale
Amazon's weekend deal drops the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air down to a record low of $949 ahead of next week's Big Spring Sale.Amazon's $949 15-inch MacBook Air deal matches the lowest price ever.The blowout $949 deal at Amazon reflects a $250 discount off the original MSRP on the M4 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage.Buy 15" MacBook Air M4 for $949 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:50 pmApple wanted to buy Halide, co-founder lawsuit reveals
A lawsuit has revealed Apple was close to acquiring Lux Optics, the developer of the Halide camera app for iOS, but the partnership between the cofounders later broke down over the alleged misuse of funds.Halide for iOSApple's acquisitions are big news, but discussions are typically held with utmost secrecy, as per Apple's usual way of operating. While confirmations of acquisitions often surface after they have been agreed upon by both sides, it's rare to find out about failed acquisition attempts.One such instance occurred to Lux Optics, makers of the third-party camera app Halide and video app Kino. The Information reports that Lux Optics was in talks with Apple for a potential acquisition during the summer of 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums