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- 01:45 amWhat’s Good for the iOS Goose Is Often Not Good for the MacOS Gander
App icons in MacOS are not mere buttons. You can drag them, move them, and drop things on them. You click them to select, and double-click to launch. They are richer objects that deserve a richer visual vocabulary.Wednesday July 0811:31 pmApolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV review: Very cool, but not great for Apple users
The Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV is an interesting battery-powered touchscreen on wheels. At $899 retail, it's a very hard sell for Apple owners because of one key omission.Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TVThe idea of a freestanding, movable television sounds odd at first. Just the same, LG popularized this category with the StanbyME. That wheeled touchscreen doubles as a second display, photo frame, and smart home hub.Apolosign is one of several brands now chasing that idea for less money. This 32-inch model is the larger of its two portable TVs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:33 pmApple TV rakes in Emmy nominations — Widow’s Bay scores 19 and Pluribus lands 18
Apple TV's 2026 Emmy nominations total soars to a new record, with Widow's Bay and Pluribus leading the way. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:23 pmiOS 27 adds nine new languages and accents to Apple Translate
In addition to bringing new keyboard and typing improvements across multiple languages, iOS 27 will also add several languages and accents to Apple Translate. Here are the details.09:00 pmApple releases third AirPods beta firmware, unlocking iOS 27 features
Apple continues its steady push toward the iOS 27 ecosystem with the release of a new developer beta firmware for its AirPods lineup.… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:00 pmApple releases third AirPods beta firmware, unlocking iOS 27 features
Apple continues its steady push toward the iOS 27 ecosystem with the release of a new developer beta firmware for its AirPods lineup.… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:00 pmApple releases third AirPods beta firmware, unlocking iOS 27 features
Apple continues its steady push toward the iOS 27 ecosystem with the release of a new developer beta firmware for its AirPods lineup.… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:00 pmApple releases third AirPods beta firmware, unlocking iOS 27 features
Apple continues its steady push toward the iOS 27 ecosystem with the release of a new developer beta firmware for its AirPods lineup.… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:42 pmHalide 3.1 to add perspective correction, RAW-only capture, and a new Scarlet look
Just a few days after releasing Halide Mark III, the folks at Lux are already getting ready to roll out Halide 3.1: Scarlet Edition. Here’s what’s coming.08:12 pmEmmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 87 nominations [Full list]
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences just announced the contenders for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple just scored 87 nominations across all major categories. Here’s the full list of nominees.08:00 pmApple’s foldable iPhone on track for September 2026 launch, supply chain insiders confirm | Mac Daily NewsApple’s foldable iPhone on track for September 2026 launch, supply chain insiders confirm
Rumors of delays for Apple's long-awaited first foldable iPhone have been circulating in early July 2026, fueled by the device's complex… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmApple Says It Will Spend $30 Billion To Design US-Made Broadcom Chips
Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom wireless connectivity chips, part of its broader push to diversify its supply chain and support domestic chip production. CNN reports: The agreement with Broadcom will lead to the production of 15 million chips in United States and allow Broadcom to invest $1.5 billion to expand and modernize its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is part of Apple's commitment in August to invest $600 billion as part of its "American Manufacturing Program" which it said is dedicated to bringing even more of the company's supply chain and advanced manufacturing back to the US. Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:53 pmWhen is Apple releasing new AirPods?
Apple’s AirPods lineup is stronger than ever, but there are already rumors about what’s coming next. Here’s everything we know so far about when Apple will release new AirPods.07:35 pmApple stops signing iOS versions for several older iPhones and iPads
iPhone and iPad users hanging on to older devices will no longer be able to restore or downgrade to several older iOS versions starting today. Here are the details.07:00 pmApple defies PC market slump with 10.1% growth in Q2 2026, powered by MacBook Neo
While the global personal computer market contracted for the first time in nearly two and a half years, Apple stood out as the clear winner… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:49 pmEncrypted HFS+ drive support dies in macOS 28
Apple will be cutting support for encrypted Mac OS Extended drives from macOS 28 onwards, but HFS+ will still function — for now. Here's what you can do about it.Check your drives to make sure they're not formatted as Encrypted Mac OS Extended before macOS 28 arrives next year. As time rolls on, technologies used to power operating systems like macOS are deprecated in favor of newer versions. While most users will embrace the newer ways of working, users of older installations can sometimes do with a nudge in the right direction.On Tuesday, Apple's support pages were updated with a warning affecting Mac users with encrypted MacOS Extended drives, also known as encrypted HFS+ drives. Apple confirmed that support for encrypted Mac OS Extended drives will end in macOS 28, and won't be supported at all in the future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:38 pmTV show purchases on Apple TV are finally getting free 4K upgrades
Apple is finally bringing its free 4K upgrade policy to select TV show purchases, extending one of the Apple TV Store's biggest customer perks beyond movies for the first time.Apple TV 4KApple hasn't announced the rollout, but the change first surfaced after Apple TV researcher Sigmund Judge identified dozens of eligible series that were automatically upgraded to 4K at no extra cost. The initial rollout includes nearly 50 series spanning dramas, documentaries, reality shows, and children's programming.The upgraded versions currently appear in standard dynamic range rather than HDR or Dolby Vision. At least one of those titles, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," now displays a 4K badge on its Apple TV Store page, confirming the rollout is live.According to Judge, the current list of eligible TV shows includes: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:00 pmToday in Apple history: Steve Jobs begins his path back to the top
On July 8, 1997, Steve Jobs embarked on an effort to reshape Apple into a success after former CEO Gil Amelio departed the company. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:51 pmApple TV shatters records with historic 87 Emmy nominations, led by breakout freshmen hits | Mac Daily NewsApple TV shatters records with historic 87 Emmy nominations, led by breakout freshmen hits
The Television Academy has officially announced the nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple TV has secured… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:40 pmFinal lap for 'Mario Kart Tour' badly closes another Nintendo mobile gaming chapter
Nintendo will shut down "Mario Kart Tour" later in 2026, highlighting how Nintendo continues to not deliver what consumers want on hardware platforms that they do not manufacture.Mario Kart TourThe game will remain playable until 11 p.m. Pacific on September 29, when Nintendo will permanently end online service. Nintendo announced the shutdown Tuesday and directed players to updated support policies covering ruby purchases and Gold Pass subscriptions that took effect July 7.Nintendo thanked players for supporting Mario Kart Tour since its launch but didn't explain why it decided to end service. Support pages published alongside the announcement explain how rubies and Gold Pass subscriptions will be handled before the shutdown.Mario Kart Tour launched on iPhone and Android in September 2019 as Nintendo's highest-profile effort to bring one of its biggest console franchises to smartphones. Nintendo rebuilt Mario Kart around touchscreen controls, seasonal tours, ruby-based item draws and an optional Gold Pass subscription instead of delivering the console experience players expected. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums