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- Friday November 14
- 02:07 amAmazon unveils $18 Apple AirTag deal, the lowest price ever
The lowest AirTag price on record is in effect now, making it a perfect time to pick one up for holiday travel or as an affordable stocking stuffer.Get the lowest price ever on Apple's AirTag at Amazon.The $18 deal at Amazon reflects a 38% discount off retail on the Apple AirTag and delivers a new record low price on the single pack.Get the $18 AirTag deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:53 amChatGPT gaining group chat feature in four regions
OpenAI is piloting a pretty big ChatGPT feature in select markets. The company is rolling out the ability to have group chats with ChatGPT for the first time. more…01:40 amTerraMaster F2-425 2-bay NAS review: Features beyond its bay count
The TerraMaster F2-425 may be a two-bay NAS, but it offers the functionality of bigger and more premium models on the market.TerraMaster F2-425 2-Bay NASThe typical expectation for a prosumer NAS is for it to provide extra features beyond data storage. They're also usually premium models, and often have space for a lot of drives, which can get expensive quickly.You can get NAS devices with far fewer drives to save money initially, but they also tend to be more limited in terms of features. They are frequently entry-level, having token functions that don't work that well compared to the more expensive four-bay versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:23 amApple and OpenAI fail to dismiss Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit
A US District Judge rejected Apple’s request to toss the lawsuit that accuses it and OpenAI of thwarting competition in the AI sector. Here are the details. more…12:38 amOpera says DMA contributed to 5x growth of iOS users in Europe
Norway-based Opera announced today that its iOS user base in Europe has grown by as much as five times since the Digital Markets Act (DMA) took effect in 2024. Here are the details. more…12:19 amApple Maps rolls out Look Around and Detailed City Experience features in Kansas City
Missourians and Kansans alike can now virtually navigate the metro area within Kansas City in richer detail, including Apple’s in-street viewing feature. Here are the details. more…12:12 amApple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 public beta 2
macOS public beta testers can now download macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 2, which introduces a clever feature for video calls. Here’s what’s new. more…12:00 amAirPods firmware update brings hope to wearers of Apple earbuds
Here's how to see if you have the latest AirPods firmware, which brings bug fixes, plus how to force an update if you don’t. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)Thursday November 1311:50 pmApple Tries Selling $230 iPhone Pocket 'Sock'
Longtime Slashdot reader dskoll shares a press release from Apple: Issey Miyake and Apple today unveiled iPhone Pocket. Inspired by the concept of "a piece of cloth," its singular 3D-knitted construction is designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items. When stretched, the open textile subtly reveals its contents and allows users to peek at their iPhone display. iPhone Pocket can be worn in a variety of ways -- handheld, tied onto bags, or worn directly on the body. Featuring a playful color palette, the short strap design is available in eight colors, and the long strap design in three colors. The "Long" sock variant comes in at only $229.95 and is available in three elegant colors: sapphire, cinnamon, and black. What do Slashdotters think of this very real product? Read more of this story at Slashdot.11:34 pmReport: Paid subscription for MLS on Apple TV to end in 2026
Macworld In 2022, Apple and Major League Soccer agreed to a big deal that made Apple TV the streaming provider for all of the league’s matches (local broadcasters still offered games on network TV). However, those matches required a paid subscription. That paywall is going away for the upcoming 2026 MLS season, according to The Athletic. MLS matches next season will simply be part of a regular Apple TV subscription, according to the report. An Apple TV subscription is $12.99/£12.99 per month, or $99 per year. Previously, Apple offered MLS Season Pass, which was $14.99 per month or $99 per year (an Apple TV subscription was not required). Neither Apple nor MLS has made an official announcement about the change. While the report may seem surprising, the signs that foretold a change were apparent. The 2026 MLS playoffs (which are happening now) are not behind a paywall on Apple TV. Earlier this year, reports stated that MLS commissioner Dan Garber called Apple “a great technology partner,” but there were questions on whether Apple TV was the best venue for the league’s efforts to expand its fanbase. Apple and MLS began a ten-year deal that started with the 2023 season. The changes come a month after Apple and Formula 1 signed a five-year deal for Apple TV to stream all F1 races. In that deal, practices, qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix will be available to Apple TV subscribers, and select races and all practice sessions will be available for free in the Apple TV app. F1 TV Premium will continue to be available in the U.S. via an Apple TV subscription only for $17 per month.10:59 pmBelkin recalls three products, including two USB-C power banks, due to fire hazards
Accessory maker Belkin has issued a product safety recall notice due to a fire hazard affecting three of its products. Here are the details. more…10:59 pmAirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, & AirPods 4 receive new firmware update
Firmware updates for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4 have been deployed, though there are currently no details about the update's contents.Apple has released firmware updates for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4.On Thursday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 2, Apple issued a firmware update for its more recent AirPods and AirPods Pro models.For the AirPods Pro 3, the firmware update changes the build number to 8B25, whereas the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 can now be updated to build 8B21. Both build numbers are higher than that of the preceding 8A358 update, released in October 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:30 pmWeb Summit: Apple Music co-lead discusses AI and the future of music creation
As expected, Apple Music co-lead Ole Obermann spoke today at the Web Summit event in Lisbon, where he was joined by Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren. Here are the details. more…10:14 pmApple TV subscribers will get Major League Soccer games for free in 2026
Fans of Major League Soccer will no longer need an MLS Season Pass to watch games in 2026, as Apple has decided to make MLS content free for Apple TV subscribers.Apple TV subscribers will gain access to MLS games at no extra cost, starting in 2026.Following the publication of a rumor earlier on Thursday, Apple has now confirmed that users with an Apple TV subscription will gain access to MLS games at no additional charge in 2026.Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch regular-season matches, Leagues Cup games, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, and MLS Cup Playoffs for free. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:04 pmIt’s official: Major League Soccer is coming to Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost in 2026 | Mac Daily NewsIt’s official: Major League Soccer is coming to Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost in 2026
Major League Soccer (MLS) and Apple on Thursday announced that beginning in 2026, all MLS matches will be available to stream… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:54 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Major League Soccer is coming to Apple TV starting in 202609:36 pmKensington's latest docks tap full Thunderbolt 5 power on supported M4 Macs
Kensington's new Thunderbolt 5 docks give Apple Silicon users a way to tap Thunderbolt 5's full bandwidth.Kensington has new Thunderbolt 5 docksThunderbolt 5 doubles the baseline bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4 and reaches 80 Gbps under normal operation. It also supports a higher peak mode that helps with video-heavy workloads.Apple and Intel launched Thunderbolt 5 for fast storage and high-resolution displays. Kensington is among the first major accessory makers to release docks using the full spec. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:31 pmApple Store app gets Liquid Glass overhaul and a new icon
The Apple Store application has been updated to utilize the Liquid Glass material Apple introduced with iOS 26.The Apple Store app now has a Liquid Glass app icon.On Thursday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 2, the official Apple Store iOS app received a design refresh. With a new icon and revamped user interface, the application no longer looks out of place on a modern iPhone.To be more specific, the Apple Store app now takes advantage of the controversial Liquid Glass design language, originally previewed at WWDC. Apple inverted the colors of the app's icon, meaning it now features a white bag with an Apple logo on top of a blue background. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:12 pmApple tightens App Review Guidelines to crack down on copycat apps
Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines with multiple new rules, including one targeting the misleading use of other developers’ branding. Here are the details. more…09:04 pmSave a bundle on AirTags 4-pack and track all the things
You can hoard Apple trackers for yourself or make the whole family a bit more organized for less money, thanks to this epic AirTag deal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)