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- 09:18 pmAnthropic is giving Claude the ability to use your Mac for you
Anthropic is introducing the ability for Claude to control your Mac. Each action starts with a prompt to Claude on iPhone. more…08:55 pmiOS 26.4 users can try the new Apple Podcasts video experience with these shows
Apple Podcasts has a brand new video podcast experience in iOS 26.4. iPhone users running the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate can now see it in action with these shows. more…08:53 pmRoborock Saros 20 demonstrates that AI in a robocleaner can be genuinely useful
A lot of fun has rightfully been poked at tech companies rushing to either add AI features to their products without adding any actual value to the owner experience, or to relabel existing features as AI. Robocleaners have been cited as one of many examples. But the new Roborock Saros 20 demonstrates that, applied thoughtfully, AI can make a genuinely meaningful difference to the its owners. The new machine sits at the top of the company’s lineup at CES 2026, and pet owners especially will want to check it out. more…08:40 pmApple Mail has a hidden feature that solved my biggest inbox problem
I’ve used Apple’s Mail app for years across my iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but the recently added inbox categories were a mixed bag for me until I started regularly using one hidden feature. more…08:30 pmiPhone Air is demonstrably not a failure for Apple
The iPhone Air has been a sales success for Apple according to cellular statistics, and has about more than doubled sales of the plus-sized ancestor.iPhone AirAfter months of rumors surrounding the so-called failure of the iPhone Air, it is taking a larger role in Apple's lineup than the Plus models have for the last several years. Ookla data published March 22 shows it captures a much bigger share of active devices on the intervet when compared to the iPhone 16 Plus sold the year before.Ookla's analysis of global Speedtest data from Q4 2025 places the iPhone 16 Plus at 2.9% of the iPhone 16 generation mix. The iPhone Air reaches 6.8% within the iPhone 17 lineup. The figures reflect active devices observed in real-world network testing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:28 pmNew Apple TV set-top box and HomePod mini speaker are ready launch
Apple retail stores worldwide are seeing low stock levels for the full-sized HomePod, HomePod mini, and Apple TV set-top box… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:25 pmStudents attending University of Texas in 2027 to get IDs in Apple Wallet
The University of Texas at Austin says it plans to roll out digital student IDs, usable in the Apple Wallet app, starting with the 2027-2028 school year.The University of Texas at Austin has launched a digital ID initiative. Image Credit: University of Texas at Austin.Apple announced support for digital student ID cards in Apple Wallet at WWDC 2018. The feature rolled out in September of the same year, with the iOS 12 and watchOS 12 updates, and has since been used by various institutions of higher education.The University of Texas at Austin is now set to join the likes of Johns Hopkins and Purdue, as it has launched a digital ID initiative, set to be implemented in 2027. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:19 pmReport: AI requirements could push higher smartphone storage in 2026 amid supply constraints | 9 to 5 MacReport: AI requirements could push higher smartphone storage in 2026 amid supply constraints
While rising NAND Flash prices and tighter supply were expected to drag down smartphone specs in 2026, a new report says AI demand will actually push average storage capacity higher. Here are the details. more…08:06 pmiOS 26.4 offers two Liquid Glass customization updates
iOS 26.4 is launching soon, and it will bring two updates for how you can customize the Liquid Glass design on your iPhone. more…08:00 pmApple Prepares To Add Search Ads To Apple Maps
Apple is reportedly preparing to add search ads to Apple Maps, "and it could start to roll out to users by the summer," reports AppleInsider, citing sources from Bloomberg (paywalled). From the report: Apple will make an announcement as soon as March. This will bring ads to search queries within the navigation app, which will operate similar to Google's advertising system. Retailers and brands will be able to bid for ad spots located against search queries for specific terms, such as types of food or services. The winning bid will be able to show an ad at the top of the results, pointing to a related location for that business. Apple also announced in January that it would add more ads within the App Store, starting March in the UK and Japan. Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:29 pmApple plans to bring ads to Maps app this summer
Seems like it had to happen eventually, right? Apple plans to bring ads to Maps on all devices and online, probably in summer 2026. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:07 pmApple has six new products that could launch soon, per rumors
Apple has already launched many new products this year, but there are another six product debuts rumored that could happen in the weeks and months ahead. more…07:00 pmThe biggest surprise of Apple’s MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo caught many people off guard with its stunning price-to-performance ratio, impressive overall quality, and surprising… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:56 pmDEVONthink 4.2.2
Maintenance release with several AI-focused improvements for Pro users. ($99 new for standard and $199 for Pro, free update, 87 MB, macOS 13+)06:54 pmSoundSource 6.0.5
Brings several AirPlay streaming improvements to the audio control utility. ($49 new, free update, 52.8 MB, macOS 15+)06:52 pmWWDC 2026 Scheduled for June 8–12
Mark your calendars—Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developer Conference will kick off on 8 June 2026. Will this be the year we finally get the promised AI-powered version of Siri?06:50 pmApple Wallet student IDs expanding to The University of Texas next year
The University of Texas has announced that it is rolling out digital University IDs starting next year. According to the university, these digital IDs will support Apple Wallet integration and let students access buildings, make dining purchases, and more. more…06:48 pmUK Apple Store lists special hours as 50th anniversary celebration events continue
Apple is in the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events hosted around the globe. A new clue may point to when and where the next celebration might be happening. more…06:34 pmApple will talk iOS 27, macOS 27, and more at WWDC 2026 on June 8
WWDC is often light on hardware, but it's where big software announcements happen.06:28 pm2026 Swift Student Challenge winners to be announced on March 26
The winners of the 2026 Swift Student Challenge will be announced on March 26, with the best among them set to receive a trip to Apple Park.Winners of the 2026 Swift Student Challenge will be announced on March 26.Every year, Apple holds the Swift Student Challenge. The event encourages up-and-coming student developers to practice their craft and lets them win various prizes.In an announcement on Monday, the iPhone maker described the annual event as a program meant to "uplift the next generation of entrepreneurs, coders, and designers." The company added that winners will be notified on Thursday, March 26. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums