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- Thursday November 13
- 10:15 amApple Store offers extended return window for holiday gifts
If you’re looking for an easier means of returning an Apple item this year, you’re in luck. Apple on Wednesday not only began rolling out its holiday theming at its Apple Store retail locations, but began offering an extended holiday return window for Apple Store product purchases. The purchases can now be returned through early […] Source10:00 amApple announces U.S. passport feature for Wallet app
Apple on Wednesday announced that iPhone users can now create a Digital ID in the Apple Wallet app featuring the information from their U.S. passport. To create and present a Digital ID based on a U.S. passport, you’ll need following: The digital ID can be created by opening the Wallet app on the iPhone, tapping […] Source08:16 amMacworld Podcast: Apple silicon and five years of Mac greatness
Macworld Apple has reduced its reliance on third-party chips. How does that affect the devices it makes? That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 959 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 959 on YouTube Listen to episode 959 on Apple Podcasts08:00 amThe gift for anyone who hates the Apple TV remote — $30
Macworld TL;DR: This button remote replaces Apple’s confusing touch remote with real buttons and all-in-one control for $29.95. Every household has one person who despises the Apple TV remote, and for good reason. Between the slippery design, touchpad mishaps, and constant recharging, it’s more frustration than function. The Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV and Apple TV 4K solves all of that with a familiar, no-nonsense design built for comfort and control. This remote brings back real buttons, intuitive navigation, and that satisfying click that makes streaming feel effortless again. It connects via infrared (IR), allowing you to sync it with your TV, soundbar, or receiver to control power, volume, and mute functions so you can eliminate the juggling act of multiple remotes. Why it’s worth gifting Familiar feel: Traditional buttons replace Apple’s finicky touchpad for simple, precise navigation. All-in-one control: Adjust your Apple TV and TV settings from a single remote. Quick setup: Syncs in seconds using IR technology — no Bluetooth pairing required. Long range: Works up to 12 meters away, so you can stay parked on the couch. Universal compatibility: Works with Apple TV, Apple TV 4K, and most modern TVs. It’s the remote that Apple should’ve made years ago, simple, functional, and instantly more enjoyable to use. Get the Button Remote for Apple TV today for $29.95. Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4KSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:44 ammacOS 26.2 Tahoe introduces Edge Light for better video calls
macOS 26.2 beta 2 adds a new Edge Light feature that adds a bright rim of light around your Mac’s display during video calls. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:10 amiOS 26.2 shows Apple is still tweaking the Liquid Glass look and feel
The iOS 26.6 developer beta released earlier today brings a few animation and interface tweaks, indicating that Apple is still working on the balance between practical usability and its original vision for Liquid Glass. Here’s what’s changed. more…12:36 amiOS 26.2 beta 2 is out with changes to the Games and Measure apps
Macworld A day after the wide release of iOS 26.1, Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.2. This release is again expected to focus primarily on polish, tweaking, while adding quality-of-life enhancements rather than any big new features. Update 11/12/25: The second beta of iOS 26.2 is out now, with further interface refinements in the Games and Measure apps. iOS 26.2: What’s new We will continually update this list as the beta progresses and more changes are added and discovered by the community. Measure app: The Measure app gets a new Liquid Glass design. Games app: New library filtering, improved controller navigation, and challenge scores that update in real time. Updated Sleep Score ranges: Apple has adjusted what the various Sleep Score ranges mean, making it require higher scores for the better descriptions. For example, “High” used to be a score of 70-89, and is now 81-95. Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider: The clock control for the Lock Screen how has a slider to adjust how transparent/glassy the time readout should be. This replaces the old “clear or tinted” toggle. Apple News design: The design of Apple News has been tweaked, with four quick-select categories at the top. These appear to be based on your previous activity. Podcasts improvements: The Podcasts app gets auto-generated chapters along with the ability to more easily follow mentioned podcasts or follow up on links mentioned in a podcast episode. Set Alarms and Timers for Reminders: If you set a reminder as “urgent” you will be asked if you wish to create and alarm or timer for it. Freeform app: You can now insert tables into your boards. iOS 26.2: How to install If you want to test the iOS 26 beta releases but are not a registered developer, follow these steps: Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID. Log in to the Beta Software Program. Click Enroll your iOS device. Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update. In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta. It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update. iOS 26.2: How to install the developer beta You’ll need to be registered as an Apple developer, but a free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app: Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store. Open the app. Tap on Account. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 26 in our iOS 26 superguide.Wednesday November 1211:39 pmThe final chapter of Apple TV’s WondLa just got its first trailer
WondLa, Apple’s animated adventure trilogy, returns on November 26 for a final run of six episodes. Watch the trailer below. more…11:09 pmOpenAI Releases GPT-5.1, Along With Renamed and New Personalities
With the other personalities, you’re choosing between flavors of bullshit. With Efficient, you’re choosing no bullshit.11:05 pmNew in iOS 26.2 beta 2: Liquid Glass tweaks, Games app changes, more
The second developer beta of iOS 26.2 has arrived with changes to system animations and updates for the Games app. Here's what's new.The second developer beta of iOS 26.2 is now available for download.On Wednesday, more than a week after the debut of the first developer beta, Apple deployed iOS 26.2 developer beta 2. The iOS software update has the build number 23C5033g, up from 23C5027f.As a whole, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 brought a multitude of changes, including Apple's controversial "Liquid Glass" design language. The following update, iOS 26.1, introduced customization options for Liquid Glass, along with new toggles. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:05 pmApple Introduces Digital ID, but It Doesn’t Replace Your Passport
Apple’s new Digital ID lets US passport holders add an ID to the iPhone’s Wallet app for TSA identity checks, but it’s no replacement for your physical license or passport.10:42 pm1Password now lets you auto-unlock your vault when you unlock your Mac
Today, 1Password announced a new “unlock with device” setting that auto-unlocks the app when you unlock your Mac. Here’s how it works. more…10:38 pmApple’s iPhone Pocket is coming Friday. Who’s up for a $230 sock?
ISSEY MIYAKE and Apple on Tuesday unveiled iPhone Pocket. Inspired by the concept of “a piece of cloth,” its singular 3D-knitted… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:22 pmEverything new in iOS 26.2 beta 2
Apple continues to test the next iPhone software update with iOS 26.2 beta 2 released today. The pre-release iPhone software update includes a surprising amount of changes and refinements. Here’s everything new so far: more…09:59 pmiOS 26.2 lets you disable new CarPlay feature in Messages
iOS 26 brought major changes to CarPlay, including a new Liquid Glass design, widgets, Live Activities, and more. The Messages app also added new features like Tapbacks and pinned conversations. With today’s release of iOS 26.2, Apple has added a new toggle that lets you simplify the Messages app … more…09:56 pmiOS 26.2 adds a cool Liquid Glass effect to the native Level tool
Apple released iOS 26.2 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…09:53 pmiOS 26.2’s Apple Games app has three new improvements
iOS 26.2 is coming next month, and developer beta 2 just arrived today, highlighting three new improvements for Apple’s Games app. more…09:53 pmBelkin UltraCharge Pro review: Apple exclusive 25W charging for iPhone & Apple Watch
On Wednesday, Belkin expanded its 25W Qi2.2 iPhone charging lineup with a new, Apple-exclusive 3-in-1 model that looks clean and elegant on a desk, counter, or nightstand.Belkin UltraCharge Pro review: Fast charging for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple WatchWith the release of the Qi2.2 standard, Belkin was the very first company to launch a compatible charger. Now, Belkin is introducing another, making it the fourth such 25W model from the brand.The new UltraCharge Pro is a 3-in-1 luxe desktop charger that can quickly power up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the fastest wireless speeds. I've been testing it out for a few weeks, and while the price is a bit high, it's incredibly well designed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:16 pmSecond developer betas of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2 now available for testing
Apple has moved on to the second round of developer betas for the current testing generation, with fresh builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 available for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe second round of beta tests follow the first batch, which 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 2 is build 23C5033g, replacing 23C5027f Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:07 pmBeta 2 for tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, and more now available
Apple has released a new wave of beta updates, with developer beta 2 rolling out for tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and more. more…