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- 02:54 pmGoogle's $20B Safari search deal with Apple was 'fair and square'
The $20B search engine preference deal with Apple was "fair and square," Google insists in its antitrust appeal against the Department of Justice.Google is the preferred search provider in Safari on iPhoneIn August 2024, a court ruled that Google was a monopolist in the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet. One that involved an investigation into Google's $20 billion deal with Apple to make Google the preferred search engine of Safari.On May 22, Google filed its appeal against federal rulings that it held illegal monopolies in search and advertising. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmThese premium desk accessories completely upgraded my setup [Video]
Desk setups are ever evolving. Because so much of our workflow and desk revolves around tech, which changes constantly, the products we use every day naturally change alongside it. But one thing I’ve noticed over the years is that when I invest a little more in premium accessories, they tend to last much longer. There will always be a place for budget-conscious products, but the accessories I keep coming back to are usually well-built, thoughtfully designed, and that improve my overall workflow. I wanted to share some of my favorite premium desk accessories that would benefit anyone’s setup, whether for gaming, work, or leisure. more…01:53 pmHands-on: Belkin’s new 5K MagSafe battery bank offers a kickstand in a slim design
After being introduced at CES, Belkin has recently started shipping some of its newest MagSafe and Qi2 products for 2026. First up is their slim Qi2 battery bank for iPhone – sporting a built in kickstand. more…01:10 pmToday in Apple history: Steve Jobs attempts a boardroom coup
On May 23, 1985, the Apple co-founder tried to seize control of the company. Steve Jobs' boardroom coup attempt led to his ouster from Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmApple @ Work: Why the ClickFix campaign means it is time to kill the 90 day update deferral | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: Why the ClickFix campaign means it is time to kill the 90 day update deferral
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Over the past few weeks, the Mac admins I talk with have been talking about a report from Netskope Threat Labs regarding a new macOS ClickFix campaign. The campaign is a brilliant (and scary) piece of social engineering, and it highlights exactly why the traditional 90-day software update deferral window needs to be retired, either by Apple or by IT. more…12:50 pm6 leaked iOS 27 features I can’t wait to try
Based on leaks, iOS 27 may not pack flashy new features. But it could end up packing the right features to make the experience feel more polished and reliable. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:17 pmFCC filing confirms more Apple headphones on the way
An FCC filing lists a pair of unreleased Apple over-ear headphones as on the way, but it's more likely to be a Beats product than an AirPods Max stablemate.Beats Solo4Occasionally, unannounced Apple products surface through regulatory filings as they undergo testing and other necessary tasks before going on sale. While these filings can often provide a lot of clues about what Apple has planned, they can sometimes raise more questions than answers.A filing at the Federal Communications Commission found by @Aaronp613 and spotted by MacRumors on Friday are for a pair of "Bluetooth over-ear headphones." The report, dated May 5, 2026, identifies Apple as the company behind the tested product. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:00 pmOpenAI gives Codex for Mac eyes, a remote control and long-term goals
Appshots lets Codex for Mac understand what’s on your screen without having to feed screenshots or paste code. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:00 amLowest price: Grab Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 for $35 this week
Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 on sale for $34.97 through May 31 (MSRP $499.99). Visual Studio Professional 2026 is the fully featured IDE developers already know, now rebuilt as a 64-bit environment with deeper AI integration, faster performance, and real-time collaboration tools that actually change how teams work. Grab it at its lowest price ever for a limited time! What’s new in Visual Studio 2026? Visual Studio Professional 2026 is a 64-bit development environment, designed to handle massive codebases and complex projects without slowing you down. You can build everything from mobile apps to web platforms and containerized cloud services. Some highlights include: AI-assisted coding with IntelliCode: suggests code based on patterns in your project, helping you write faster and reduce repetitive boilerplate. Cross-platform development tools: build and debug .NET or C++ apps targeting Windows, Linux, and containers, making it useful for mixed-device teams. Live Share collaboration: jump into real-time coding sessions without teammates needing to clone repos or install dependencies. CodeLens insights: see commit history, tests, and authors directly in your editor so you understand your codebase faster. Get Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $34.97 until May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No coupon is needed. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amYour iPhone storage warning is back. Here’s the $30 fix.
Macworld TL;DR: Cleaner Kit uses AI to clean up photos, videos, contacts, and more. Grab lifetime access for $29.99 (MSRP $104.97). That “iPhone Storage Almost Full” notification has a way of showing up at the worst possible moment: right before a trip, during a video call, when you’re trying to snap a photo that actually matters. The usual fix is an hour of manually swiping through your camera roll, which nobody has time for. Cleaner Kit is designed to fix exactly that, without turning cleanup into a time-sucking job. Instead of manually scrolling through thousands of photos or digging through contacts, the app uses AI to identify what’s actually taking up space. Duplicate images, blurry shots, and oversized videos are flagged automatically, so you can clean things up in just a few taps. There’s even a swipe feature that makes the process feel more like organizing than deleting. It goes beyond photos, too. Cleaner Kit can merge duplicate contacts, tidy up your inbox, and even store sensitive files in a secure vault. Everything runs locally on your device, which also means your data stays private. Rather than doing one big cleanup every few months, you can keep your phone running smoothly all the time with minimal effort. Keep your iPhone organized, fast, and frustration-free. Get lifetime access to the iOS Cleaner Kit for $29.99 (MSRP $104.97). Cleaner Kit for iOS Premium Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.04:41 am9to5Mac Daily: May 22, 2026 – Apple Music AI, hardware changes
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 Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…01:43 amUnannounced Apple headphones revealed in FCC documents
A new filing in the FCC database has revealed an unannounced Apple-made Bluetooth headphone. Here are the details. more…Friday May 2211:16 pm5 things Apple needs to address before launching the HomePod 3
The HomePod 3 is coming, but Apple has some homework to do first. From Siri’s limitations to HomeKit reliability, here’s what it needs to address. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:58 pmGoogle defends its Safari deal with Apple in antitrust ruling appeal
In a filing made today appealing the antitrust ruling against its search business, Google argues that its long-running deal with Apple reflects lawful competition, not anticompetitive exclusion. Here are the details. more…10:27 pmGemini app for Mac adding ‘Spark’ agent and voice control this summer
At I/O 2026, Google previewed two major features for the Gemini app on macOS that are coming this summer. more…09:43 pmWhatsApp is working on a centralized interface showing which contacts are online
The latest WhatsApp beta for iPhone includes references to a new contacts hub that will make it easier to see who is online and who was active recently. Here are the details. more…09:31 pmHomeKit Weekly: Why the Aqara G5 Pro remains one of the best outdoor HomeKit cameras
The challenge with HomeKit Secure Video is that the manufacturer sees no option for recurring revenue, so I suspect that might be part of the holdup for many new cameras (on top of the lack of new features). When Aqara originally released the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro with HomeKit Secure Video support back in 2025, it ended a long drought. I have had one outside for over a year now, and if you have a porch area, this is a great outdoor camera. more…08:47 pmApple shares iPhone and Mac post-quantum cryptography code on GitHub
Apple today published new corecrypto source code on GitHub, alongside a detailed technical post explaining the intricate work behind its post-quantum cryptography efforts across iPhone, Mac, and more. Here are the details. more…08:30 pmThe Fonts of the U.S. Federal Courts
The Supreme Court’s typographic style has been stunningly consistent for — no pun intended — well over a century.08:19 pmiPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not component | AppleInsideriPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not component
The latest "leak" from someone impersonating a now-defunct leaker appears to be nothing more than painted lens covers, especially considering the modern iPhone design has a unibody case.iPhone 17 Pro Max has a unibody rear case. Note the design of the plateau here.Majin Bu was once a prominent Apple leaker who had some accurate leaks. After attempting to sell cases for an unreleased iPhone, the leaker disappeared, and a copycat has risen in its stead.It still isn't clear to me why anyone is covering the clearly fake account, but 9to5Mac shared the latest post about iPhone colors. The publication did call out the potential of the account being fake, but it did serve the post as possible thanks to corroborating previous color rumors. Rumor Score: 💩 B#$&(*it Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums