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- Friday May 22
- 09:00 amiOS 26 tweaks iPhone Always On Display in a way you might not like
Apple’s Always On Display has been fairly consistent since it debuted on iPhone 14 Pro. With iOS 26, Apple quietly changed how it works in a way that may not be obvious. more…08:00 amThe internet is full of weirdos—this $35 VPN offer can keep you safe
Macworld TL;DR: AdGuard VPN gives users five years of encrypted browsing, private internet access, and support for 10 devices for $34.97. The internet is genuinely useful, entertaining, and sometimes absolute chaos. Between public Wi-Fi networks, aggressive tracking, sketchy links, and the unsettling amount of data companies collect in the background, using a VPN has started to feel less like advanced-tech-person behavior and more like basic digital common sense. AdGuard VPN is on sale for just $34.97. You’re getting five years of VPN access that helps protect your browsing activity without turning privacy into a complicated project. AdGuard VPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through secure servers in 70+ locations worldwide, helping keep your activity private whether you’re working from a coffee shop, traveling, streaming, or just doomscrolling at home. It also supports up to 10 devices simultaneously, so your laptop, phone, tablet, and other devices can all stay protected under one account. One of the more appealing parts of AdGuard’s setup is that it doesn’t feel bloated or overly technical. The app is designed for regular people who simply want more control over their online privacy. The company also maintains a strict no-logging policy. Protect your tabs, your data, and your peace of mind with AdGuard VPN — now just $34.97 for 5 years through May 31 (reg. $359.40). AdGuard VPN: 5-Yr SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.06:22 amThis AI tool helps you create iPhone shortcuts using natural language
Shortcuts Playground lowers the barrier to creating iPhone and Mac automations by turning natural prompts into working shortcuts (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:01 amHow to use NameDrop to exchange iPhone contacts in seconds
NameDrop lets iPhone users exchange contact information by bringing two devices together. Here's how to use the feature, customize what it shares, and fix the most common problems.NameDrop causes a light and vibration to show between the two iPhonesApple introduced NameDrop in iOS 17 as part of a larger contact-sharing system built around Contact Posters. Instead of typing phone numbers manually, users can tap their iPhones together and choose whether to share or receive contact information.It's a simple gesture that feels like magic, at least when it works. Here's how to use NameDrop and what might be going wrong when it doesn't work as expected.And don't worry, NameDrop only shares your name, Contact Poster, and primary phone number and/or email address by default. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsThursday May 2111:06 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 21, 2026 – iPhone Ultra leaks, 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 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…11:00 pmSoundcore’s top new earbuds offer crystal-clear AI-powered calls
New Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max earbuds bring great sound, "Whisper Clear" calling, touchscreens and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:29 pmApple to update App Store age ratings in Australia and Vietnam next month
Apple alerted developers today to upcoming age rating changes that will affect how apps are classified on the App Store in Australia and Vietnam. Here are the details. more…10:02 pmReview: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My | 9 to 5 MacReview: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My
Update: The Switchbot Wallet Finder card is currently on sale for just $12.99. I have an AirTag on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for. Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make it beep to help you find your wallet when it inevitably gets lost somewhere in your home. Read on for my review … more…09:56 pmAfter failed delays, Apple files formal request with Supreme Court to review Epic case | AppleInsiderAfter failed delays, Apple files formal request with Supreme Court to review Epic case
The Supreme Court could now weigh in on the Apple versus Epic case where Apple was found in contempt of an injunction and forced to allow all developers to link externally without commission.Apple takes Epic's case to the Supreme CourtThe Apple versus Epic saga is nowhere near an end even if Epic is celebrating a victory prematurely. Even as the case returns to Circuit Courts, Apple is requesting the Supreme Court to review two specific issues it has with the proceedings so far.In the Supreme Court filing viewed by AppleInsider, Apple shares that the scope of the anti-steering injunction exceeds the District Court's limits set by CASA. It also argues that the injunction violation was issued in error due to suggesting it was violating the "spirit" of the law rather than the letter. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:35 pmApple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case | 9 to 5 MacApple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case
Apple today filed a request with the Supreme Court in an attempt to reverse key lower court rulings over the App Store injunction in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games. Here are the details. more…08:55 pmThe first live pro sporting event shot entirely on iPhone airs this Saturday
Macworld Apple announced that this Saturday’s Major League Soccer match between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC will be captured entirely using the iPhone 17 Pro. The phone will be used to shoot the match live, as well as during the pre-game warmup and player introductions, in-net goal views, and shots throughout the stadium. “With cameras positioned throughout the venue, the broadcast will deliver the pristine video quality fans expect, alongside dynamic new perspectives that bring viewers closer to the action, made possible by the small form factor of iPhone,” Apple said in a press release. The match airs from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA, on May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Pacific on Apple TV. MLS coverage is now a part of a regular Apple TV subscription; before the current MLS season, Apple offered MLS Season Pass, which was a subscription to MLS TV content but not part of regular Apple TV programming. Apple and MLS renegotiated thieir contact early this year to allow MLS to be part of a regular Apple TV subscription. While the Galaxy/Dynamo match will be the first to be entirely shot with an iPhone, the device has been used in sports coverage in the past. The first use was during a September 2025 “Friday Night Baseball” game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. The iPhone 17 Pro was then used several times through the 2025 baseball season, the 2025 MLS Cup, and the 2026 MLS season.08:26 pmReport: Apple sees Latin America iPhone shipments surge 31%, led by Mexico
A new Omdia report shows iPhone shipments jumped 31% year over year in Latin America during Q1 2026, driven by strong iPhone 17 performance and a whopping 80% jump in Mexico. Here are the details. more…08:13 pmApple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:49 pmiOS 27 could drop support for four iPhone models
iOS 27 will be unveiled on June 8 at WWDC, and rumors indicate the software update could drop support for four iPhone models. Here are the details. more…07:00 pm‘Nemesis’ creator Courtney A. Kemp inks overall deal at Apple TV
Courtney A. Kemp has signed a new multiyear overall deal with Apple TV. Kemp is the storyteller behind the crime drama "Nemesis." Under the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:57 pmCodex for Mac updated with new Appshots feature that instantly gives chat context
OpenAI just released this week’s Codex desktop app update, and it includes a brand new feature on Mac called Appshots. more…06:57 pmCodex for Mac updated with new Appshots feature that instantly gives chat context
OpenAI just released this week’s Codex desktop app update, and it includes a brand new feature on Mac called Appshots. more…06:27 pmSilo season 3’s significant character change revealed in new teaser
Silo season 3’s highly anticipated return isn’t far off, and a new clip has revealed a big change that awaits Rebecca Ferguson’s character, Juliette Nichols. more…05:41 pm‘Shortcuts Playground’ lets you create shortcuts using natural langauge
Federico Viticci at MacStories is out today with yet another wild tool that integrates with Apple’s Shortcuts app. Shortcuts Playground from Federico is a plugin for Claude Code and Codex that can “create any shortcut for Apple’s Shortcuts app using natural language.” more…05:30 pmiPhone 18 Pro could make life-saving niche feature into everyday asset
iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to offer big improvements to satellite connectivity, potentially turning a niche feature for emergency situations into a daily asset for users. more…