Sixth Beijing Apple Store set to open on December 6
Apple will be opening its sixth store in Beijing, China on December 6, with an all-new location at the Huiji Shopping Center.Logo for the Beijing Huiji Apple StoreAn update to Apple's regional retail pages covering China has revealed it is preparing to open a new store in Beijing. The sixth in the capital, the store is at the Huiji Shopping Center, also known as the Livat Center, in Daxing District in Beijing.Apple is located on the first floor of the mall, which first opened in 2014. Containing 455 stores, the mall has three levels and 7,050 parking spaces, which earned it the Guinness Record for the world's biggest underground parking lot in 2016. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 26.2 may let EU users shift from Siri to other voice assistants
Apple may soon let users in the EU choose their default virtual assistant, according to code references in the third iOS 26.2 developer beta.Users in the EU may soon be able to set a default virtual assistant other than Siri.On Monday, Apple rolled out iOS 26.2 developer beta 3. While the beta software update contains various quality-of-life enhancements, it also suggests a major Siri-related change is on the horizon, at least for users in the European Union.Prior iOS releases have already offered hints that Apple was laying the groundwork for third-party AI support beyond ChatGPT integration. Monday's iOS 26.2 developer beta offers more evidence of the iPhone maker's plans, with text strings indicating that non-Apple assistants will be usable in place of Siri in the European Union. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 26.2 adds a cool Liquid Glass effect to the native Level tool [Updated]
Update, November 17, 3:15 p.m. ET:: Apple has improved the level indicator’s visibility on iOS 26.2 beta 3. More details below the original story. Apple released iOS 26.2 beta 2 earlier today, and it continued its system-wide overhaul of the Liquid Glass visual concept with a nice interface update to the Level tool inside the Measure app. Here’s what it looks like. more…

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Apple releases beautiful new wallpaper for iPhone and more, download here
There’s a new Apple Store opening next month in Beijing, and to celebrate, Apple has released a beautiful new wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that users around the world will enjoy. You can download the new wallpaper below. more…

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ChronoSync 12 and ChronoAgent 12
Upgraded synchronization and backup tools bring full compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe and added features. ($49.99 new for ChronoSync, $19.99 new for ChronoAgent, free updates for previous licenses, various sizes, macOS 10.14+)

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Don’t expect the Apple Watch to change much for the next two years
Macworld Like the iPhone, the Apple Watch is stuck in a (very successful) rut. With the notable exception of the Apple Watch Ultra, a niche variant for people who love massive watches, the watch we have today is nearly indistinguishable from the ones Apple sold back in 2018. There have been little nips and tucks since the Series 4—minuscule changes to the bezel size or watch thickness—but you’d be hard-pressed to tell today’s Apple Watch from the one Apple sold 7 years ago. Most of the updates have been to the internal components. Faster and more capable processors, improved sensors, brighter displays, faster charging, and other welcome changes have kept Apple Watch on top. It’s the best-selling watch of any kind in the world. According to a Weibo post from leaker Instant Digital (with a mixed record), Apple Watch is due for another routine upgrade year in 2026 and 2027. This contradicts an earlier report from DigiTimes (a source that also has a mixed record) previously claimed that there would be a big redesign in 2026 related to some new sensors. This new source claims the big design change is now two years away, with the aim of arriving a year after the 20th anniversary iPhone, which is expected to arrive in late 2027. At this point, it’s hard to know what to believe—rumors of significant redesigns to the Apple Watch are fairly common and never seem to materialize. The so-called Apple Watch X never arrived, nor did the big change bringing redesigned band connectors. In some cases, “redesign” is somewhat misconstrued…what counts as a “redesign” ends up being a very minimal change, such as a slightly changed Digital Crown or an almost imperceptible change in thickness.

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Firefox 145
Updates the venerable Web browser with several handy improvements. (Free, 143.2 MB, macOS 10.15+)

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Official Nomad 2025 Black Friday sale now live at up 75% off: Leather iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, Find My cards, more
Okay, here we go folks – the official Nomad 2025 Black Friday sale is now live! One of our absolute favorite Apple gear accessory brands is now offering deep price drops across just about everything it sells with only a few minor exceptions. There are no promo codes needed here, everything that’s on sale is automatically marked down by as much as 75% off and it’s now up for grabs – get in there quick, the best stuff can sell out quick.  more…

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Apple may roll Fitness+ into new Health+ service
Apple is considering folding its Fitness+ subscription service into a broader Health+ offering, amid an internal review triggered by recent… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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MagSafe Monday: ESR CryoBoost 3-in-1 charger keeps your iPhone cool while delivering Qi2.2 fast charging
When it comes to travel chargers that charge all of your gear (sans a laptop), I’ve tried a ton over the years, and most have some kind of downside with either size or power. The ESR CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station might finally be the one that solves all of my charging annoyances without any real drawbacks that I can see. It’s compact enough to toss in a crossbody, delivers 25W Qi2.2 fast charging with active cooling, and charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. If you travel often or just want to simplify your daily charging setup, this might be one of the top 3-in-1 chargers on the market. more…

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SoundSource 5.8.10
Brings full macOS 26 Tahoe support to the audio control utility. ($45 new, free update, 38.7 MB, macOS 14.5+)

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Benefits of the AI Bubble
The dot-com bubble left us fiber and a Web‑savvy workforce; the AI bubble will leave behind chip fabs and power generation. Ben Thompson argues that bursting bubbles build foundations on which the next wave of technology can grow.Read original article

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iOS 26.2’s new AirDrop feature upgrade revealed in beta 3
iOS 26.2 beta 3 arrived today, and while it’s relatively light on new features, the update has revealed a new AirDrop upgrade that had previously only been hinted at. more…

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Apple may finally let users switch from Siri to another voice assistant
Macworld Apple has just released the third beta of iOS 26.2 as it eyes a likely December release. The update isn’t a huge one, but it does bring some interesting improvements, such as further tweaks to the Liquid Glass interface, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and enhancements to Apple Podcasts. Under the hood, however, the update revealed something even more interesting: the ability to replace Siri with another voice assistant. How Apple plans to let users swap Siri for another option Code hidden in iOS 26.2 beta 3, which is now available to developers, reveals that Apple has been developing a new framework to allow users to choose a different default voice assistant. It’s still unclear how exactly the feature will work, as it’s currently disabled for users, but references in the code give us an idea. As seen by Macworld, there will be a new section in the Settings app to let users choose another voice assistant as the default. When another voice assistant is selected, it can be activated using the side button just like Siri. In previous betas of iOS 26.2, Macworld had already found evidence that Apple was experimenting with customizable controls for the side button on the iPhone. Although the code is quite preliminary, it suggests that third-party voice assistants will also be able to show some kind of special interface on the iPhone’s Home Screen (known internally as Springboard) instead of simply opening a separate app. For example, such a feature could allow users to switch from Siri to ChatGPT or Gemini at a higher level system, with deeper integrations. In recent years, Apple has been making iOS more open when it comes to choices such as setting default apps for certain actions. Today’s findings align with a Bloomberg report from May, which claimed that Apple was planning to let users switch from Siri to another voice assistant to comply with European Union regulations. Of course, the option should also satisfy users who have been unhappy with Apple’s own virtual assistant, especially given that the company has yet to deliver the new generation of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. But again, the feature may end up being limited for users in the EU.

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9to5Mac Daily: November 17, 2025 – Tim Cook succession planning, 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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 50% and get a $100 Savings Card.   more…

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Tim Cook is going to retire at some point, but probably not next year
Macworld Tim Cook celebrated a birthday on November 1. He’s 65 years old. Cook has been Apple’s CEO for 14 years–the longest tenured Apple CEO–and has been with the company for 27 years. That’s a lot of years, which means people (in the media, at least) speculate about when Cook is going to step down from his position. One recent Financial Times report (that you have to pay to read) claims that Apple is developing a succession plan for Cook, who could step down as soon as next year. However, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who is quite familiar with the happenings inside Apple Park and reported on Apple’s future management plans back in October, replied to the FT story saying he didn’t think a change is “imminent.” Gurman suggested the possibility that the report was planted and has previously reported that Hardware Engineering VP John Ternus is being eyed as a possible successor. As I wrote a month ago, Apple is due for a major management shake-up and the spotlight is squarely on John Ternus as Tim Cook’s successor as CEO. But I don’t get the sense anything is imminent as the @FT is claiming. https://t.co/fIGNw4VfiT— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) November 15, 2025 While retirement seems like something a lot of us look forward to, that doesn’t seem to be the case with Cook. Back in January, Cook appeared on the Table Manners podcast to talk about the role work plays in his life. He had his first job at age 12 delivering newspapers and has always had a job. “My upbringing,” Cook said on the podcast, “a lot of it was centered on work and the belief that hard work was essential for everybody, regardless of your age.” Until these recent reports, it seemed like Cook would be CEO for a few more years, at least. But a lot has changed since that interview, changes that would make a lot of people question whether Cook is doing the right thing. There are also the challenges Apple is facing in a technology sector that is being defined by AI development, an area where Apple is having trouble finding its footing. All of that could make Cook think about stepping down and letting fresh young blood take over. It’s also possible Cook sees the changes as a challenge he’s happy to take on. In any case, there are rumblings (planted or not) of changes ahead with Apple’s top brass. The next time we may get any actual direct insight could be at the 2026 annual shareholders meeting, which is usually held in February. While it’s unlikely Apple will make a management announcement at that time, it will be a way to “gauge the temperature of the room,” so to speak. Apple has enjoyed unprecedented success during Cook’s tenure, with its most recent quarter breaking records for the company and topping $100 billion. Whover takes his place, whenever that may be, will have very big shoes to fill.

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U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear patent appeal against Apple, Google, LG
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Gesture Technology Partners, preserving a lower-court ruling… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Don't get overwhelmed by spam & scams, remove your personal information from the internet
The more personal data about you that's online, the harder it gets to avoid scams, bad actors, and threats to your private information and identity. Here's how to remove your data from the internet with Incogni.Incogni is a trusted service provider that can remove sensitive information from the web. Image source: IncogniThe data broker industry is built around finding and hoarding user data in order to profit from it in some way. They'll sell personal information like your name, number, email, address, and more to the highest bidder, even if it's one just trying to spam you with junk.Though the threat goes much deeper than inconvenient annoyances, as data hoards like these are also a big target for bad actors. A breach can lead to your data ending up in the hands of someone who wants to steal your money and/or identity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Apple Fitness+ might get cut and rolled into a bigger Health+ service
Macworld Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter doesn’t have much in the way of big announcements, but there are a few interesting notes worth bringing up. One of them is his informed assessment of Apple’s Fitness+ service, asked in the Q&A section, where Gurmen delivers information that leans more into his educated opinion than new scoops. Apple’s recent management changes but both Apple’s Health and Fitness+ teams under the supervision of Eddy Cue (Apple’s VP of Services). According to Gurman, the shift has put the Fitness+ service under internal review, and Apple is allegedly unhappy with its financial performance. As a value add to Apple One, it has some merit, but Gurman believes Apple will likely fold Fitness+ into the new Health+ service next fall. Health+ is a long-rumored new service that would offer new health features, some of which lean on AI. These could be new features like diet or food tracking, and an AI health and fitness coach that could look at all the various health metrics from your Apple devices and provide simple actionable insights on what you could do to be healthier, or what you might want to see a doctor about. Gurman suggests that Apple already has too many services, and some of them don’t exactly do big numbers, so wrapping the current Fitness+ offering into this rumored Health+ service seems like a good idea. He also floats the idea of turning Apple One into some kind of à la carte “build your own bundle” with flexible pricing.

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Third round of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 developer betas available for testing
Apple is now on round three of its current developer betas generation, providing new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe third round appears after the second, which were distributed by Apple on November 12. The first batch for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and tvOS 26.2 landed on November 4. The first developer beta for macOS Tahoe 26.2 arrived a bit later, on November 6.iOS 26.2 beta 3 is build 23C5044b, replacing 23C5033g Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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