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- Monday April 06
- 11:22 pmApps on the App Store are being updated by Apple, though there's no clear reason why
A range of seemingly random apps in the App Store have been updated by Apple itself, though nothing has been shared about why, nor have there been changes in the codebases themselves.VLC was updated by Apple to improve functionalityApple has been known to push updates to apps in its App Store, though they're usually to ensure legacy apps still work. On Monday, some users have noted both new and old apps have received an update direct from Apple.According to a report from MacRumors based on a Reddit post, the updates don't appear to change anything about the app itself. The changes could be related to something on Apple's backend, or a specific API, but it is unclear. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:57 pmProposed class action accuses Apple of scraping millions of YouTube videos for AI training | 9 to 5 MacProposed class action accuses Apple of scraping millions of YouTube videos for AI training
Lawsuit says Apple used a dataset comprising millions of YouTube videos to train an AI model, as described in a study published in late 2024. Here are the details. more…10:20 pmEpic vs. Apple lawsuit over App Store fees is moving to the Supreme Court, again
The Apple vs. Epic Games saga over App Store fees continues, as Apple hopes the Supreme Court will rule in its favor the second time around and possibly stop previous punishments from being enforced.Apple's control of the App Store on iPhone continues to be challenged in courtThe Supreme Court will soon have to weigh in on Apple's fees for app-related external purchases, after the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a request for a rehearing in March 2026.Apple has been fighting a December 2025 decision that sought to lower its 27% fee on purchases made outside the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:48 pmUnite Pro 1.2.1
Adds support for opening supported URL commands directly in Terminal. ($39.99 new, free update, 34.2 MB, macOS 15+)09:44 pmOmniOutliner Essentials and Pro 6.1
Adds over 20 Shortcuts to the Pro edition. ($24.99/99.99 new, free update, 39 MB, macOS 15+)09:43 pmMarsEdit 5.4.3
Brings a few improvements and bug fixes to the blogging app. ($59.95 new, free update, 23.7 MB, macOS 10.15.4+)09:41 pmMactracker 8.2
Adds a new trivia game to the popular encyclopedia of Apple products. (Free, 268.9 MB, macOS 11+)09:39 pmFantastical 4.1.11
Maintenance release with improvements and bug fixes for the calendar app. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 68.5 MB, macOS 12+)09:36 pmLiving with Digital Key 2 on the Hyundai IONIQ 5
Setting up Digital Key 2 for a second driver was harder than expected, but now we’re leaving the bulky key fob at home almost all the time. Here’s what we’ve found in a few weeks of living with smartphone-based car keys.09:15 pmApple pulls Jack Dorsey’s messaging app from the Chinese App Store
Apple has removed Bitchat from the Chinese App Store, following a request from the country’s Cyberspace Administration. Here are the...09:03 pmApple stock could surge at least 20% as MacBook Neo emerges as major catalyst
Wall Street analysts are turning bullish on Apple, with multiple firms setting $320 price targets that imply more than 20% upside for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:49 pmApple gears up for another Supreme Court round in Epic Games saga
As expected, Apple has filed a motion signaling that it plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its latest setback in the Epic Games case. Here are the details. more…08:19 pmNew sale knocks $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3
A beefier design, long battery life and advanced features make Apple Watch Ultra 3 a great deal for all (not just endurance athletes). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:04 pmiOS 26.4 adds four iPhone features that I’ve been loving
iOS 26.4 recently launched, and it’s a big update for new iPhone features. Here are my four favorite new iOS 26.4 features. more…08:00 pmThe final design of Apple’s foldable iPhone may have just leaked
A new set of leaked images claiming to show Apple’s long-rumored folding iPhone surfaced online on Sunday, giving what a tipster says… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:59 pmApp Store sees 84% surge in new apps as AI coding tools take off
Thanks to the new possibilities afforded by AI coding tools, the App Store is seeing a resurgence in new app submissions, even as Apple continues to take issue with some of the ways these apps are built and behave. Here are the details. more…07:43 pmThis tiny new MagSafe e-reader attaches directly to your iPhone
If you like to read on the go, but prefer an E Ink display rather than using your iPhone, then a company called Xteink might have the solution you’ve been wanting: a slim, MagSafe-compatible e-reader called the X4. more…06:58 pmMagSafe Monday: UGREEN 2-in-1 Qi2 foldable charging station review
The UGREEN 2-in-1 Qi2 Foldable Charging Station is a highly compact and use iPhone and AirPods charging solution that combines a slim design with strong functionality. The charging pad is built to charge both your iPhone and AirPods, featuring Qi2 technology for fast 15-watt charging on the iPhone side. It provides 5 watts of power to your AirPods, making it a nice add-on for people who do not need to charge an Apple Watch at their desk, but do want to keep everything else topped off. more…06:54 pmReturning to iOS 18 after using iOS 26 might surprise you
iOS 26 brought a major new Liquid Glass design that, in some cases, led to user reports of slower iPhone performance. But Daring Fireball’s John Gruber recently went back to iOS 18 after a long time on iOS 26, and had a surprisingly different experience. more…06:45 pmApple TV debuts first-look teaser for its new thriller ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ | Mac Daily NewsApple TV debuts first-look teaser for its new thriller ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’
Apple TV on Monday dropped a first-look teaser for “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” the highly anticipated darkly comedic thriller from creator… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.