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- 05:11 pmApple ships tvOS 26.5, primarily focused on behind-the-scenes fixes
You can now update your Apple TV and HomePod to tvOS 26.5, though you won't see any exciting new features.Apple's bento box for tvOS 26As is often the case with tvOS updates, the latest update, tvOS 26.5, is largely a stability and performance update. These updates are crucial to ensure your device is functioning properly.While tvOS 26.5 didn't bring anything to write home about, tvOS 26.4 was quite a bit more notable. In that update, Apple officially removed the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps from tvOS 26.4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:11 pmApple ships tvOS 26.5, primarily focused on behind-the-scenes fixes
You can now update your Apple TV and HomePod to tvOS 26.5, though you won't see any exciting new features.Apple's bento box for tvOS 26As is often the case with tvOS updates, the latest update, tvOS 26.5, is largely a stability and performance update. These updates are crucial to ensure your device is functioning properly.While tvOS 26.5 didn't bring anything to write home about, tvOS 26.4 was quite a bit more notable. In that update, Apple officially removed the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps from tvOS 26.4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:10 pmNo signs of upgraded Apple Intelligence as iOS 26.5 arrives for all users
It appears that iOS 26.5 is laying the groundwork for a lot of backend changes like ads in Apple Maps and Apple Intelligence in China, but there are no indications of AI upgrades.iOS 26.5 has arrivedThe early release time for upgraded Apple Intelligence features powered by new Apple Foundation Models has come and gone. At this point, it seems Apple will wait until WWDC to debut any changes to Apple Intelligence.The iOS 26.5 release that has arrived does have a few changes, but nothing user-facing. It does lay the groundwork for several new features and upcoming upgrades. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:10 pmNo signs of upgraded Apple Intelligence as iOS 26.5 arrives for all users
It appears that iOS 26.5 is laying the groundwork for a lot of backend changes like ads in Apple Maps and Apple Intelligence in China, but there are no indications of AI upgrades.iOS 26.5 has arrivedThe early release time for upgraded Apple Intelligence features powered by new Apple Foundation Models has come and gone. At this point, it seems Apple will wait until WWDC to debut any changes to Apple Intelligence.The iOS 26.5 release that has arrived does have a few changes, but nothing user-facing. It does lay the groundwork for several new features and upcoming upgrades. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:10 pmwatchOS 26.5 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new
Apple has just released watchOS 26.5, the latest software update for Apple Watch. Here’s what’s new in today’s update. more…05:09 pmUsers get an iPadOS 26.5 update focused on services & subscriptions
Apple has released iPadOS 26.5 for supported iPads, adding Maps ads, new App Store subscription options, and system-level updates as part of a rollout that prioritizes services and developer infrastructure.iPad modelsiPadOS 26.5 is a late-cycle release that focuses on platform changes instead of new interface features. Most updates happen behind the scenes and leave day-to-day use largely unchanged.Apple Maps is the first to see immediate change in regular use, and signals where Apple is focusing its efforts for future operations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:09 pmUsers get an iPadOS 26.5 update focused on services & subscriptions
Apple has released iPadOS 26.5 for supported iPads, adding Maps ads, new App Store subscription options, and system-level updates as part of a rollout that prioritizes services and developer infrastructure.iPad modelsiPadOS 26.5 is a late-cycle release that focuses on platform changes instead of new interface features. Most updates happen behind the scenes and leave day-to-day use largely unchanged.Apple Maps is the first to see immediate change in regular use, and signals where Apple is focusing its efforts for future operations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:08 pmApple isn’t bringing Touch ID to Apple Watch, leaker insists
Macworld The rumored arrival of fingerprint recognition on the Apple Watch may have to wait, if a new report from a prolific leaker is accurate. In fact the leaker’s latest public comment strongly hints that it might never happen at all. In a post to Weibo on Monday, the leaker known as Instant Digital poured scorn on the theory that Touch ID will feature on the new Apple Watch models coming later this year: “The current rumors about adding biometric authentication to Apple Watch and other wearable devices are completely false,” they write (via Google Translate). “Apple’s current strategy is still to have users unlock their devices via their phones.” For full disclosure, those “current rumors” actually originated here on Macworld. Last August our eagle-eyed expert Felipe Esposito found that Apple developer code for what was evidently the 2026 Apple Watch models mentioned “AppleMesa,” an internal codename for Touch ID. That term does not appear in the code for any current or previous Apple Watches, and strongly suggested that Apple was looking into the possibility of adding fingerprint recognition to what is now its next generation of smartwatches. Instant Digital doesn’t dispute the presence of the telltale references in the code, but does offer a rationale for why Touch ID isn’t happening. The issue is that Apple doesn’t want to accept the compromises that the fingerprint sensor would require (whether it’s under the display or concealed in the Digital Crown), and would rather devote its resources to increasing the capacity of the battery and adding more advanced health sensors. “Integrating fingerprint sensors would only increase costs for now and directly reduce battery space, which is extremely uneconomical from a product planning perspective,” the leaker writes. Putting the two factors together, it seems plausible that Apple has explored the idea of Touch ID on the watch but has concluded that it doesn’t make sense. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time such a thing happened; Steve Jobs famously said that “Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.” Of the other products referenced or hinted at in the code we looked at last August, only the new Studio Display has actually launched. There’s still no sign of either the 5G MacBook Pro or the M4 Ultra chip, while the Mac Pro, which the M4 Ultra was expected to appear in, has been discontinued. That doesn’t mean the products weren’t in development when we found those clues, nor does it mean they won’t appear in the future (with the exception of the Mac Pro). It just means Apple sometimes changes its mind, or delays or cancels projects which seemed promising at an early stage of development. So fingerprint recognition may have been pushed back to the 2027 Apple Watch refresh, or it may not be practical for it to happen at all. But it is also possible that Instant Digital is mistaken. The account posts a lot of leaks to social media but doesn’t have much of a track record to speak of, and doesn’t provide a source for this latest claim. To find out more about what we expect later this year, check out our 2026 Apple Watch preview.05:06 pmApple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5
Apple’s newest software updates have just been released, including tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Here’s what to expect. more…05:06 pmmacOS 26.5 now available, here’s everything new
Apple is rolling out macOS 26.5 to all Macs compatible with macOS Tahoe. Here’s what’s new. more…05:05 pmApple releases iOS 26.5 with 3 key features including new wallpapers for your iPhone
Apple has released iOS 26.5, bringing three key enhancements to your iPhone. The new software update also includes a colorful new wallpaper option and much more. more…05:05 pmiPadOS 26.5 now available for iPad, here’s what’s new
Apple has released iPadOS 26.5, the latest software update that brings a handful of new features to iPad users. Here’s what’s new. more…05:05 pmGraphicConverter 12.5.2
Maintenance update with a modicum of added and updated features for the Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 251.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)05:01 pmApple unveils new Mac ad targeting college students: ‘Great Ideas Start Here’
Apple continues its strong push to highlight the Mac as the ultimate creative and productive tool, this time with a fresh video aimed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmFlighty Now Tracks Airport Disruptions Worldwide
The Flighty flight-tracking app has introduced Airport Intelligence, which uses AI to explain conditions at every airport worldwide, plus a free Flighty Airports webpage showing real-time disruption levels at major airports.04:43 pmApple TV’s The Studio becomes most-awarded new comedy in history
With "The Studio" now the most awarded new comedy ever with its BAFTA win on Sunday, the Hollywood satire breaks new ground. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:16 pmSky Sports blocks Apple, wins F1 streaming victory in UK & Italy
Sky Sports locked down Formula 1's biggest European broadcast markets, blocking Apple's clearest path to expand Formula 1 streaming beyond the U.S. market.Apple used custom cameras to capture the racing in its new film "F1." Image credit: AppleApple has said it wants to broaden Formula 1 coverage outside the United States. But Sky's renewals will keep the UK and Ireland tied to the sport's existing television rights structure.The new agreements keep Sky as Formula 1's live broadcast partner in the UK and Ireland through 2034 and in Italy through 2032. The UK and Ireland extension is worth roughly $270 million annually, or about $1.35 billion over the life of the deal.Apple entered Formula 1 broadcasting in October 2025 when it signed a five-year deal to become the sport's U.S. partner starting with the 2026 season. Formula 1 has become one of the fastest-growing sports properties in the American market over the past several years. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:12 pmMake some Magic with rare 20% sale on Apple’s gorgeous Mac mouse
Macworld Apple Magic Mouse View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Apple’s design can only be summarized as slick and chic and effortlessly elegant, and that’s exactly how fans feel about the Magic Mouse, too. If you want to complete your desktop aesthetic, now’s the time to grab one since it’s 20, bringing the price down to $64, the best we’ve seen. This wireless mouse will glide nicely across your desk and will feel fantastic in your hand. Apple’s advanced multi-touch surface makes it possible to easily perform gestures to swipe between pages or scroll through endless documents. Its low-profile design takes some getting used to, but once you do, you’ll love how it feels moving effortlessly across your desk. The battery on this thing will last you for a month or more, depending on how much time you actually spend in front of your device using it. When you run out of battery, you just turn this thing on its side and plug in the USB-C charging cable. Yes, we hate that too, so maybe just plug this in overnight every now and then. On the other hand, the mouse automatically pairs with your Mac, so you won’t need to jump through hoops to get it connected. Grab Apple’s Magic Mouse for $64 before Amazon’s deal runs out, and this reverts to its full price.04:01 pmBehind the Lens: The cutting-edge camera gear powering Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’ and its cinematic peers | Mac Daily NewsBehind the Lens: The cutting-edge camera gear powering Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’ and its cinematic peers
Apple TV’s "Widow’s Bay," the eerie horror-comedy series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, has captivated audiences… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmApple Now Requires Verification For Education Store
Apple now requires Education Store shoppers in the U.S. and several other countries to verify their student, educator, parent, or homeschool-teacher status through UNiDAYS, ending the previous honor-system approach. 9to5Mac reports: Starting today, Apple requires shoppers in the United States to complete verification when making a purchase via the Education Store. This change also applies to Australia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Canada, and Chile. In many other markets around the world, such as the UK, Apple already required verification. As a refresher, people eligible for Apple's Education Store include current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers across all grade levels. Apple is teaming up with UNiDAYS to handle the verification process. Students and educators will be asked to create a UNiDAYS ID and then verify their academic status by logging in to their school's academic portal. Alternatively, users can upload a photo of their student or faculty IDs. Homeschool teachers, meanwhile, will need to provide an identity document such as a driver's license, state ID card, or passport. They'll also need to provide one homeschool document, such as a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Letter of Acknowledgment. Most customers will be verified instantly, and those requiring manual verification should hear back within 24 hours. The same verification process applies both in-store and online for Apple Education Store shoppers. Meanwhile, Apple has added Apple Watch to the Education Store for the first time, offering discounts on the Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3. Read more of this story at Slashdot.