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- Thursday November 13
- 05:00 pmThis MagSafe accessory adds 7 ports to your iPhone
Earlier this year, Satechi introduced its OntheGo collection. As the name implies, it was a collection of travel-focused accessories designed to simplify your tech life on the go. They release charging bricks, 3 1 folding chargers, trackers, and a few other goodies. Now they are expanding that collection with the introduction of the 7 in 1 MagSafe Multiport adapter. As someone who uses their iPhone for everything from video to gaming to communicating to podcasting, this new accessory has been a great addition to the travel pack. Here is what you need to know. more…04:54 pmApple launches new Mini App Partner Program
Following Apple's moves to get much more cash from apps embedded in China's WeChat, the company has issued a Mini Apps program for the App Store worldwide.Mini Apps within WeChat can now get Apple to handle their payment processing, for a feeA Mini App is a game or any other small app that isn't sold on its own, but instead is accessed via a so-called super-app. In theory this could be any super-app, and Elon Musk wants to turn Twitter into one, but in practice it means China's WeChat.Up to now, Apple has not been able to charge Mini App developers anything because they aren't on the App Store, they are like a feature within WeChat's enormous ecosystem. Now, though, Apple has negotiated with WeChat owner Tencent to take a 15% fee, while it handles payment processing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:45 pmDeals: M4 MacBook Air $250 off, entry M5 MacBook Pro all-time low, Apple Watch SE 3 $200/Ultra 3 $99 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 MacBook Air $250 off, entry M5 MacBook Pro all-time low, Apple Watch SE 3 $200/Ultra 3 $99 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is loaded with some big-time Apple price drops. Firstly, the all-time lows at $250 off across the M4 MacBook Air lineup have now returned, and we are now tracking a new Amazon all-time low on the most affordable M5 MacBook Pro at nearly $120 off. Those offers also join the best prices to date on Apple Watch Ultra 3 Alpine and Trail configs as well as all-time low pricing on the most affordable new Midnight Apple Watch SE 3 at $200. All of that is detailed for you below alongside this $300 price drop Apple’s Space Black 1TB M4 iPad Pro cell model. more…04:28 pmTesla could launch CarPlay support ‘in the coming months’, per report
Tesla is considering rolling out CarPlay support as soon as the end of this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. This marks a huge shift in strategy for the biggest EV maker, which has historically built its entire in-car infrastructure from scratch rather than relying on a third-party. more…04:26 pmApple Wallet got two feature upgrades it really needed in iOS 26
Apple Wallet got a bunch of new features in iOS 26, including the just-released Digital ID that, along with AI order tracking, fix key shortcomings in previously launched Wallet features. more…04:08 pmMonster from the deep wreaks havoc in Monarch season 2 teaser
Kong and a mystery new kaiju will star when “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” returns with season 2. Watch the trailer! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:01 pmApple’s iOS 26.2 adds new CarPlay setting
iOS 26 brings pinned conversations to CarPlay Messages, letting drivers jump straight to their favorite chats. For those who prefer… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:45 pmToday in Apple history: Apple demands big damages from Samsung
On September 13, 2013, Apple and Samsung headed back to court to determine the amount of damages Samsung would pay for copying the iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:34 pmFire hazard prompts recall of three Belkin power bank and stand models
Belkin has issued a recall of three of its portable power banks and wireless charging stands due to faulty lithium ion batteries. Here's how to see if your unit is impacted, and what to do if you have a recalled model.Belkin issues a recall for some productsBelkin's notice covers roughly 83,500 units in the United States and another 2,385 in Canada. The chargers were sold between August 2020 and August 2025 at major retailers like Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Belkin's own website.Regulators confirmed one fire incident in the United States, along with fifteen cases internationally. Two minor burn injuries occurred outside the country, alongside nearly $38,000 in property damage. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:28 pmiPhone Pocket revealed in hands-on videos of new Apple accessory
Apple’s new accessory, the iPhone Pocket, officially goes on sale tomorrow. But some Apple Stores have started featuring the new ISSEY MIYAKE collaborative product already, so user hands-on videos have arrived. Here’s a roundup of first looks. more…03:27 pm2B email addresses and 1.3B passwords compromised in multiple data breaches
Some 2 billion email addresses and 1.3 billion passwords have been compromised in a series of data breaches highlighted by a cybersecurity company. Microsoft regional director Troy Hunt, who runs the site Have I Been Pwned, says the stolen data is more extensive than anything the site has ever processed … more…03:24 pmAdobe's Black Friday deal on Creative Cloud Pro is live, save up to 70%
Adobe's Black Friday deal is live, and you can save up to 70% on Creative Cloud Pro for individuals, teams, students, and teachers.Save up to 70% on Creative Cloud with Adobe Black Friday deals - Image credit: AdobeAdobe's Creative Cloud Pro comprises a comprehensive suite of over 20 tools utilized by professional creatives, including photographers, videographers, and developers.Photographers and artists can utilize Photoshop and Lightroom on Mac in the office or studio — and enjoy iOS and iPadOS support when on the go. Best of all, it's up to 70% off for Black Friday. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:00 pmSneak Peek: Apple TV’s ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ season two returns February 27th | Mac Daily NewsSneak Peek: Apple TV’s ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ season two returns February 27th
Apple TV on Thursday unveiled a monstrous preview of the second season of its Monsterverse series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” starring… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:47 pmReport: iPhone 18 Pro Max will be heaviest iPhone ever
Macworld The iPhone Air launched with much fanfare earlier this fall, boasting a chassis just 5.6mm thick and weighing a mere 165g (5.8 ounces)–making it by some distance the lightest smartphone Apple has ever made. But reports suggest customers haven’t been won over. Maybe Apple should take this as a sign that lightweight phones are not wanted. And a new report claims that next year’s batch will include what is essentially the anti-iPhone Air: the heaviest iPhone Apple has ever made. The Weibo account Instant Digital yesterday posted about the iPhone 18 Pro Max, due for launch in September 2026, and predicted that it will weigh more than 240g (roughly 8.5 ounces). That will put it ahead of the 240g iPhone 13 Pro Max and 14 Pro Max handsets, which jointly hold the record. It further clarifies that the device will be around 10g heavier and slightly thicker than its predecessor, the 17 Pro Max. “Apple finally understands,” the account adds (via Google translation). “Don’t bother with online opinions about thinner, lighter, or mini models; those won’t sell unless you cram everything in… Users won’t stop buying just because it’s heavy.” It certainly seems that they won’t choose to buy just because it’s light. Customers judge on the basis of features far more than dimensions, and the 18-series iPhones coming next year should have plenty to offer in that regard. With ten months to go details remain hazy, but we’re already hearing that camera upgrades and a shrunk-down Dynamic Island are on the cards, along with a super-powerful 2nm A20 chip and new modems. And the 18 Pro Max, of course, will have top-end battery life, far surpassing that of the iPhone Air. For all the latest news and rumors as we move steadily towards fall 2026, check our regularly updated iPhone 18 superguide. Or if you can’t wait that long, read our guide to the best iPhone deals to make sure you’re getting the lowest price on the current range.02:38 pmUK refuses Apple's request to appeal $2 billion App Store ruling
The UK's Competition Appeals Tribunal has refused to grant Apple an appeal against the ruling that saw it required to pay App Store users $2 billion, but the case is not over.Big Ben's clocktower - Image Credit: Amar Saleem/PexelsApple has been in court for a hearing with the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT), where it was seeking permission to pursue an appeal with the tribunal. CAT has now refused that appeal, saying that in its judgement Apple's arguments do not have any reasonable chance of success.The hearing is currently in progress and discussing other issues relating to the payment process. But Apple is to be issued with a formal refusal shortly, and as soon as it is, the next steps begin. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:33 pmApple TV reveals major sci-fi series is coming back soon
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is Apple TV’s big-budget sci-fi epic starring Kurt Russell and more importantly, Godzilla. Now, Apple has announced that Monarch season 2 is coming soon and shared the first teaser trailer. more…02:21 pmSee how well macOS 26.2 Tahoe’s new ‘Edge Light’ works in the dark
Macworld Apple this week released the second beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2 for developers. While the update isn’t exactly a big one, it does come with an interesting new feature Apple hadn’t told us about at WWDC: A new camera effect for video calls called Edge Light. When this effect is turned on, the Mac displays a bright white border around the display, which aims to mimic the effect of a selfie ring light. As a result, the image captured by the Mac’s front camera looks better in low-light situations. We’ve already tried out the new feature to see if it really makes a difference. The new Edge Light effect appears alongside other existing camera options, such as Portrait Mode, Studio Light, and Center Stage. According to Apple, the feature uses the Neural Engine to detect the user’s face to adjust the light appropriately. It also detects the Mac cursor to hide the white light when necessary. Does the Edge Light effect really make a difference? But how effective is Edge Light? I tried using it both in ambient light and in extreme low light. When there’s already light, the effect is subtle and adds just a touch of extra glow. But when you’re in a dark room, Edge Light can make your webcam image a lot better. Use the slider below to compare the two images: Edge Light in low light Edge Light in regular lighting The good news is that the new Edge Light effect in macOS works not only in FaceTime, but also with any other video apps that support existing camera effects. However, you need a Mac with the M1 chip or later to use it. It also works with external webcams as well as the Apple Studio Display. Another nice touch is that you can set the intensity of the effect and also whether you want a warmer or cooler light. On Macs with the M4 chip and later, there’s an option to automatically enable Edge Light when the camera detects a low-light environment. In my experience, the feature performs best with the latest MacBook Pros, which have brighter Mini-LED displays. That said, don’t expect it to replace a dedicated ring-light in all circumstances. If the room is already well-lit or you’re using studio lighting, the incremental benefit is modest. But for everyday use, occasional calls, and casual home-office setups, the feature delivers a smart, simple improvement and highlights how Apple continues refining the video-call experience on Mac. macOS 26.2 is expected to be released to the public by the end of the year.02:15 pmTiny Soundcore AI voice recorder redefines note-taking for iPhone users [Review] ★★★☆☆ | Cult of MacTiny Soundcore AI voice recorder redefines note-taking for iPhone users [Review] ★★★☆☆
Our hands-on Soundcore Work AI Voice Recorder review finds the tiny device makes note taking easy for iPhone users, despite Find My problems. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:10 pmApple is about to get a financial windfall from China WeChat Mini users
After decades of complaints about it, Apple will finally get a commission from in-app purchases made from iPhone Games distributed via WeChat — the massive Chinese social media app owned by Tencent.WeChat on iPhoneApple has its own store on Tencent's WeChat, and the two companies have previously agreed terms over users abilities to send money to one another as tips. However, the issue is that WeChat works as a single, enormous, multi-function super-app.Where US users are used to buying individual games as apps on the App Store, Chinese users do just about everything through this single WeChat app. It's not just about messaging, it's an entire app ecosystem that Apple was not getting any revenue from. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 pmLeaker claims poor sales of the iPhone 16e as iPhone Air production ceases
The leaker who first revealed the name of the iPhone 16e is now saying that demand for the device has been very low. However, they say that despite this setback, Apple is for now still planning to proceed with plans for the iPhone 17e. They also say that production of the iPhone Air has now ceased completely, following an earlier report that output levels had been slashed … more…