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- 10:00 pmApple Vision Pro Used In World-First Cataract Surgery
Apple's Vision Pro has been used in what's described as the world's first cataract surgery performed with the headset. MacRumors reports: [New York opthalmologist] Dr. Eric Rosenberg of SightMD completed the initial procedure in October 2025 and has since performed hundreds of additional cases using ScopeXR, a surgical platform he co-developed for Apple's mixed reality device. ScopeXR streams live feeds from 3D digital surgical microscopes directly into the Vision Pro, which lets the surgeon view the operative field in stereoscopic 3D while overlaying preoperative diagnostic data. The platform also supports real-time remote collaboration, allowing surgeons to virtually join procedures and see exactly what the operating surgeon sees. "We are now able to bring the world's best surgeon into any operating room, at any hour, from anywhere on the planet," said Dr. Rosenberg in a company press release. "From residents performing their first cases to surgeons facing unexpected complications, this technology democratizes access to expertise and that will save vision." Read more of this story at Slashdot.09:50 pmWrite a book in minutes with this AI-powered publishing tool
Aivolut Books lets you turn an idea into a cohesive, Amazon-ready book in minutes. Get a lifetime subscription to the AI book generator. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:15 pmUBS boosts Apple price target to $287 ahead of earnings
Apple investors have reason to feel encouraged today. As the tech giant prepares to report its Q3 2026 earnings on April 30, UBS has raised… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:10 pmApple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year
The Apple Vision Pro continues to prove its potential in the medical field, with the headset now seeing use for cataract surgeries in New York.The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be a useful tool for cataract surgery.Priced at $3500, the Apple Vision Pro was never going to be a hit consumer product. Still, Apple's spatial computing device has found limited success in the healthcare industry, a market the company had in mind from the get-go.Surgeons have praised the Apple Vision Pro for its high-resolution images and ergonomics. The headset has been used in all sorts of medical and surgical procedures, including colonoscopies, a shoulder arthroscopy, and it's now even proven to be useful for cataract surgeries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:09 pmCalifornia bid to curb Big Tech self-preferencing fails after Apple-backed lobbying blitz | 9 to 5 MacCalifornia bid to curb Big Tech self-preferencing fails after Apple-backed lobbying blitz
A California bill aimed at stopping trillion-dollar tech companies from favoring their own products has failed after an intense opposition campaign. Here are the details. more…08:11 pmiOS 26.4 gave CarPlay two new features, with another big one coming
iOS 26.4 recently gave CarPlay two new features, while also laying the groundwork for another big upgrade coming soon. more…08:06 pm‘Widow’s Bay’ is Apple TV’s weirdest, boldest series yet – Collider
“Widow’s Bay” is a quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England. But something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmApple Introduces a Cheaper Option For App Store Subscriptions
Apple is adding a new App Store subscription option that lets developers offer lower monthly prices in exchange for a 12-month commitment. "This model will allow developers to offer discounted rates to customers in exchange for more predictable long-term revenue," reports TechCrunch. "This also caters to how many developers have already been marketing their annual subscriptions in their apps." From the report: Often, app developers will display the lower monthly price to highlight the discount the customer would receive if they purchase the annual subscription instead of the monthly option. If the user is on the fence about a longer-term commitment, the notion that they're getting a better deal can help to push them toward the annual option. Now, Apple is essentially formalizing what these developers were already doing, which allows it to also craft a set of policies around how these subscription offers are to be displayed so as not to mislead customers about the true cost of the deals. However, the option will not be available to developers in the United States or Singapore at launch. While Apple didn't offer an explanation for this, it's still in App Store litigation in the U.S. around the specifics of the court's ruling in its case with Epic Games around how Apple can charge for subscriptions. Apple likely doesn't want to complicate the matter further until that matter is finalized. Singapore, meanwhile, also has a sophisticated payments market with strong consumer rules, which is why it may have been left out of the initial release. Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:55 pmReport: 3 new AI-powered photo editing features are coming to iPhones
Macworld A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman gives us an idea of what to expect from iOS 27’s photo-editing features. Apple is said to be planning a major overhaul of the photo-editing experience, leaning heavily on AI for three big new features: Extend, Enhance, and Reframe. These three tools will be collected together with the existing Clean Up tool in a new “Apple Intelligence Tools” section of the Photos app. According to the report, here’s what to expect from the new features: Extend: Users will be able to “zoom out” on an existing photo, adding in details beyond the original frame. This sort of generative fill/expand feature is fairly commonplace. Enhance: You’ll be able to improve color, lighting, and overall image quality using AI. Reframe: When taking spatial photos, this new feature will allow you to shift perspective to produce a still image from a different angle. Gurman notes that internal testing of the features hasn’t gone smoothly. In particular, the Extend and Reframe tools produce inconsistent results, so they could be delayed. Getting reliably good results is already the biggest problem with Apple’s only current AI-powered tool, Clean Up, so introducing more AI tools that don’t work well much of the time is not going to improve Apple’s reputation. In his report, Gurman reminds us that the OS 27 updates are focused on two main areas: Apple Intelligence features, including the long-overdue new Siri, and a concerted effort to clean up the codebase to improve performance and battery life while reducing bugs. Apple is expected to preview the new OS at the WWDC keynote on June 8.07:50 pmUBS raises Apple price target ahead of earnings, keeps neutral rating
With just two days to go until Apple’s Q3 2026 report, UBS just raised its price target on the company’s stock, based once again on strong iPhone demand. Here are the details. more…07:33 pmApple bets on AI to reinvent iPhone photo editing in iOS 27
iOS 27 could use AI to make your photographs look better after you take them. It might be a highlight of the iPhone operating system upgrade. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:12 pmiOS 27 could make your AirPods a lot more powerful, here’s why
iOS 27’s unveiling is a little over one month away, and Siri’s major overhaul is set to make not only the iPhone feel far more powerful, but AirPods too. more…07:08 pmApple is gearing up to overhaul the Photos app with AI tools in iOS 27
Apple will be adding a slate of new Apple Intelligence features to the Photos app in the next major operating system update, including extend, enhance, and reframing options.The existing Clean Up tool comes to the Photos appApparently, Apple is developing a new suite of tools powered by Apple Intelligence. The tools, which will be made available on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, are slated for release this fall, according to Bloomberg.Currently, Apple only offers a single AI-powered feature: Clean Up. The feature has debuted to somewhat mixed reviews, with some users complaining that it often creates artifacts or fills areas with inaccurate detail. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:00 pmApple prepares major AI-powered photo editing overhaul for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 | Mac Daily NewsApple prepares major AI-powered photo editing overhaul for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27
Apple is developing a new suite of AI features powered by its Apple Intelligence platform, set to debut in the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:57 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 28, 2026 – Apple ‘Ultra’ rumors, more
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 Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…06:50 pmTim Cook attends White House as King Charles III visits the U.S.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has paid a visit to the White House as President Donald Trump greets the UK monarch, King Charles III.Tim Cook during a previous White House visit to meet President Donald TrumpKing Charles III and Queen Camilla of the UK are conducting their first state visit to the United States. As part of the welcome, the pair arrived at the White House with a formal reception, including crowds and a speech from President Trump, as well as an address to Congress and a state dinner.For such a big occasion, you would expect the attendance of many leaders from across the United States. Obviously, that also includes Tim Cook, who is still CEO of Apple until September. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:34 pmiOS 27 will add three new features to Apple’s Photos app, per report
iOS 27 will include multiple new AI-powered photo editing features, according to a new report. These features will let you quickly improve, expand, and reframe your images. more…06:24 pmHow to remove an object from a photo with Apple Intelligence
You can easily remove any object from a photo using Apple Intelligence's Clean Up tool. Make your almost-perfect shots perfect. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:15 pmCNET reviews Apple’s MacBook Neo: ‘An absolute banger of a budget laptop’
Apple's all-new MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop ever, starts at just $599 (and $499 for education customers), bringing the full Mac… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:10 pm20th anniversary iPhone could say goodbye to bezels
Explore the exciting features of the 20th anniversary iPhone, including a possible all-screen design without bezels. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)