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- Thursday November 13
- 07:52 pmSpotify tests AI-powered audiobook recaps on iOS, expands playlist Shuffle controls
Spotify is rolling out today a beta feature on its iOS app that summarizes audiobooks up to the point where the user left off, helping them jump back in with the right context. Here’s how it works. more…07:40 pmPrivacy advocates are terrified by the dark potential of Apple Digital ID
Apple’s Digital ID can be convenient for travelers, and also a privacy nightmare that someday allows governments to track citizens. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:32 pmApple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware and more
AirPods users, Apple has just released brand new firmware for multiple models including AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2. Here are the details. more…07:31 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 13, 2025 – New macOS Edge Light features and 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 Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free. more…07:19 pmiPhone Pocket, iOS 26.2 beta 2, and the iPhone Air’s future
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in the 26.2 betas, including a clever new Edge Light mode and even more Liquid Glass throughout the system. Apple launches Digital IDs in Wallet, and there are questions about the future of the iPhone Air. And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider if Apple is done for the year, as far as new product launches go. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: For a limited time, get $20 off the easiest way to stay secure online with 1Password. Sponsored by Quince: For the person in your life who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/happyhour. more…07:03 pmApple may ditch MLS Season Pass, make games free to Apple TV subscribers
Major League Soccer fans will reportedly not need an Apple MLS Season pass to watch in 2026, which would allow an Apple TV subscriber to enjoy games without paying extra.MLS on Apple TVAccording to a report on Thursday by ESPN, Apple TV viewers will be able to watch regular-season matches, Leagues Cup games, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup and MLS Cup Playoffs for no additional charge. The Disney-owned troubled sports broadcasting network cites unnamed sources.As of November 13, 2025, soccer fans must pay for an MLS Season Pass subscription, whether or not they already pay for Apple TV. The subscription costs $14.99 per month. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:03 pmReport: MLS games to stream on Apple TV next season without additional add-on subscription | 9 to 5 MacReport: MLS games to stream on Apple TV next season without additional add-on subscription
The base Apple TV service will be getting more live sports as standard from year, according to The Athletic. MLS Season Pass, currently a $79 per year additional charge for Apple TV members, will reportedly go away as a paid add-on and be rolled into the base Apple TV subscription, starting next season. That increases value for the Apple TV subscription (currently $12.99 per month in the US, or part of Apple One) and should help boost viewership for Major League Soccer. more…06:54 pmMajor League Soccer will be available to all Apple TV subscribers at no extra charge beginning in 2026 | Mac Daily NewsMajor League Soccer will be available to all Apple TV subscribers at no extra charge beginning in 2026
MLS and Apple have agreed to overhaul their partnership starting in 2026. The standalone MLS Season Pass subscription will end… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:39 pmTesla reportedly working to finally add wireless CarPlay to its vehicles
Macworld A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg makes a claim that might be the hardest to believe yet: Tesla is working to add wireless CarPlay to its vehicles. Tesla was one of the first major carmakers to specifically shun CarPlay, building its own ground-up infotainment software that incorporates maps, navigation, streaming music, and more. Controlling the full in-car experience from top to bottom has long been a point of pride for the brand, and others (such as EV startup Rivian) soon followed suit. In recent years, massive automaker GM made the decision to drop CarPlay from all new vehicles in favor of its own in-house infotainment system. The phase-out is expected to be complete within a few years. So it’s certainly strange that Tesla is discussing a rollout of CarPlay support “in the coming months,” although Gurman notes that plans are not final and the timeline could come later, or not at all, as Tesla has historically changed course on software features even after months or years of development. Musk has been a big critic of Apple, publicly complaining about the company’s control over app distribution and the ranking of his company’s apps on the App Store. In other ways, the company has been supportive, having recently added Apple Music and Podcasts to its own infotainment software and often supporting the latest iOS features in its Tesla app. Bloomberg says the move is an effort to boost Tesla vehicle sales, which implies that its salespeople are being at least asked about CarPlay support on a regular basis. The CarPlay interface would appear as a window in the main Tesla interface, Gurman reports, with critical car controls and information still displayed alongside it. This is not unlike how CarPlay works in some other vehicles—a Ford Mustang Mach-E retains its own interface down by the “knob” and shows the CarPlay interface above it, for example. The report does not say which Tesla vehicles will get support for the feature, though certainly all Tesla models made in the last decade or so should be fully capable of it. It notes that Tesla will support wireless CarPlay, but not CarPlay Ultra.05:39 pmThe Baseus 45W PicoGo C1 USB-C Charger Is $14 Off
Amazon has the Baseus PicoGo 45W Charging Block marked $14 off. The charger features an advanced tech design called scientific stacking and graphene cooling for efficient heat dissipation when charging your device, ensuring that your smartphone or tablet does not overheat during use. It is certified for safety and quality, so you can charge your […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:37 pmTesla is working to add Apple CarPlay to its vehicles
Tesla is developing Apple CarPlay support for its vehicles in a bid to boost sales - one of the most frequently requested features… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:37 pmNext-Generation iPhone Air Delayed Due to Poor Sales
Sales for the new iPhone Air were quite underwhelming to the point where Apple chose to delay the release of the next iPhone Air, which was set for release with the new iPhone 18 Pro next year. The iPhone Air was released in September this year, and reports of manufacturing cuts and poor sales surrounded […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:36 pmHomePod Mini Marked Discontinued or on Backorder, Hinting At A Revamped Version
All models for the HomePod mini have been discontinued by B&H, an Apple product retailer. Other retailers have listed the HomePod mini on backorder or out of stock, indicating that an updated device may be closing in. One of the retailers that have listed the HomePod mini as backordered is Adorama, while some colors for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:35 pmJuice Packs For iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone Air Released By Mophie
New Juice Pack charging cases made for the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air have been announced by Mophie. Mophie says the iPhone Air Juice Pack increases power by 60 percent more with a battery capacity of 2,400 mAh. It features a slim case design at 15mm to not add bulkiness […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:34 pmThe AirPods 4 is $40 Off
Amazon has the AirPods 4 marked $40 off. The earbuds are powered by the H2 chip to give the user better call and sound quality. It features personalized spatial audio and dynamic head tracking, creating an immersive listening experience when watching movies, playing games, and listening to music. The AirPods 4 are rated IP54 sweat, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:33 pmApple Fitness+ Under Review
Mark Gurman reports that Apple Fitness+ and the future of the service are under review in the middle of a service reorganization. Gurman reports that it’s one of the weakest virtual services that Apple has to offer, and is apparently suffering from little revenue and a high churn rate. The Fitness+ has a loyal yet […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:32 pmOLED Display May Be Exclusive To M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro Models
Apple is reportedly developing a MacBook Pro with an OLED Display. The model is anticipated to come late next year or early in 2027. It is possible that the OLED Display may not be equipped in all models. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg wrote in his newsletter that the MacBook Pro with an upgraded OLED display […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:31 pmNew Satellite Features In Development for the iPhone
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports in his newsletter, Power On, that new features for satellite connectivity for iPhones are in development. Apple is planning to add the following: Photos via satellite in Messages, where iPhones receive support for sending images in the Messages app with the use of satellite connectivity Natural Usage, where you get […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:25 pmApple launches Mini Apps Partner Program for developers
Earlier today, we received word on a new deal Apple had struck with WeChat owner Tencent to earn a 15% commission on revenue from mini apps. Now, thanks to a newly announced Mini Apps Partner Program, it seems Apple will offer similar terms to all developers. more…05:23 pmTesla may be looking to Apple CarPlay to boost flagging sales
After years of refusing to add its most-requested feature, CarPlay, Tesla may finally be caving.Tesla has so far refused to add CarPlay support Credit: AppleBloomberg reports that Tesla is developing support for CarPlay, citing people familiar with the matter. To date, Tesla vehicles have shipped with the company's own software and support for select third-party apps.Despite Tesla's infotainment system being among the better options, drivers have long said that they would like to be able to use their own apps.. Apple CarPlay allows that, while adding more options for navigation and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums