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- Thursday March 19
- 10:44 pmComputer History Museum continues Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations with TechFest
Following last week’s fantastic Apple@50 panel, the Computer History Museum has announced “TechFest: Happy Birthday, Apple,” to be held on March 28. Here are the details. more…09:51 pmGoogle reveals another exploit chain affecting outdated iPhones
Following its recent disclosure of the Coruna exploit chain targeting older iOS versions, the company has now revealed a similar attack believed to be called DarkSword. Here are the details. more…09:42 pmWhen Face ID Helps iPhone Security—And When to Turn It Off
Heading to a protest or crossing a border? Your iPhone’s Face ID—which is normally a boon with Stolen Device Protection—could become a liability. Learn when to disable biometrics and what other steps you can take to protect your privacy and data from compelled access.09:36 pmWhen your iPhone says ‘storage full,’ do this instead of deleting
MacPaw's CleanMy®Phone frees up storage space on your iPhone by scanning for duplicate photos, massive videos, screenshots and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:47 pmSketchy iPhone Fold launch timing shared by analyst with shaky history
An analyst at Barclays believes that if the iPhone Fold launches in 2026, it will be in December, months after the iPhone 18 Pro. He's the only one saying this.iPhone Fold could launch in DecemberMany rumors point to the iPhone Fold launching in late 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, though no parts have leaked yet. It will be an incredibly expensive device and Apple's first attempt at a foldable.A note from Barclays analyst Tim Long, viewed by MacRumors suggests the iPhone Fold will release in December 2026. He offers no detail as to why it would come out three months after its announcement other than supply chain sources. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:32 pmGeorge R. R. Martin: Apple TV series ‘Murderbot’ is a great sci-fi adaptation
George R. R. Martin: posted on his "Not a Blog" about the Apple TV+ sci-fi series "Murderbot," and it's clear the quirky show won him over… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:28 pmAirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything new
Apple’s AirTag successor launched earlier this year, arriving five years after the original model. Here’s every feature that’s new and improved with AirTag 2. more…08:24 pmReport: Apple made roughly $900M from generative AI apps in 2025
Between January and August 2025, App Store revenue from generative AI apps nearly tripled, largely driven by ChatGPT subscriptions. Here are the details. more…08:09 pmGoogle finally bringing Gemini app to Mac after Apple partnership
As everyone waits for the new Apple Foundation Models trained by Gemini, Google is pushing ahead on bringing a native Gemini app to the Mac. It'll be similar to those offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.Macs could finally get a Gemini appApple and Google have always been uneasy partners. Google Maps predated Apple Maps on iPhone, and Google is always slow to adopt new Apple APIs in its apps.Some of that has shifted in Apple's favor since the Gemini partnership was announced. First, a native YouTube app was finally released on Apple Vision Pro, and now Gemini is getting a native app on Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:49 pmRumor: iPhone Fold may launch months after iPhone 18 Pro
Apple is widely expected to unveil its first iPhone with a foldable display this year. However, the rumored iPhone Fold could actually launch months after the iPhone 18 Pro. more…07:44 pmBloomberg: Google begins testing dedicated Gemini app for Mac
Mac users who prefer Gemini for their AI interactions might not have to wait much longer for a dedicated app. Bloomberg reports today that Google has quietly started beta testing an early version of a dedicated Gemini app for macOS with select users. more…07:38 pmApple saw 23% jump in iPhone sales in China in early 2026
While China’s overall smartphone market saw a 4% decline in sales over the nine weeks from January to early March, Apple registered a 23% spike, according to a new Counterpoint Research report. Here are the details. more…07:18 pmiPhone isn't safe on old iOS anymore, update to at least iOS 15 now
All iPhone users running iOS 13 or iOS 14 need to update now. Apple has confirmed routine browsing can trigger attacks on outdated iOS versions.Apple advises iPhone users about iOS 15 updateApple revealed on March 19 that malicious web content can exploit older iOS versions and expose personal data through compromised sites or unsafe links. Apple released security updates on March 11 for both newer and older devices, including iOS 15.8.7 and iOS 16.7.15.Users on iOS 13 or iOS 14 should upgrade to iOS 15 to receive those protections. Updating iOS closes those gaps and protects against these web-based attacks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:03 pmApple CEO Tim Cook rejects political labels, embraces President Trump’s ‘Made in America’ manufacturing push | Mac Daily NewsApple CEO Tim Cook rejects political labels, embraces President Trump’s ‘Made in America’ manufacturing push
Apple CEO Tim Cook is carefully avoiding political labels while strongly aligning his company with President Trump's “America First” agenda… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:47 pmiOS 26’s new Apple Maps feature has quickly become a favorite
Apple Maps in iOS 26 benefits from several new features, but the personal standout for me—Visited Places—has become a favorite for an unexpected reason. more…06:18 pmApple finally fixes frustrating iPhone typing problem
Struggling with typing problems on your iPhone? It's not just you — and Apple has a fix that'll be here soon. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:05 pmApple says customers should ‘update iOS to protect your iPhone from web attacks’
Apple has published a new support document that encourages customers to update to the latest iOS versions in order to “protect your iPhone from web attacks.” more…06:00 pmPerplexity's new AI health feature includes Apple Health integration nobody should use | AppleInsiderPerplexity's new AI health feature includes Apple Health integration nobody should use
AI firm Perplexity has launched its new health feature with Apple Health integration included. Save yourself trouble and aggravation later, and skip it.Apple Health can now be connected to Perplexity Health, but don't do it.The Perplexity Health feature was announced via a blog post that detailed what users can expect. That includes the many ways users are able to feed data into its AI model, including using their Apple Health data.Alongside Apple Health, Perplexity's "suite of connectors" can ingest data from big-name players in the health tech space, including Fitbit, Ultrahuman, and Withings. Oura, Function, and others are also present. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:58 pmAirPods Pro now have 10+ hidden controls in iOS 26, here’s the full list
AirPods have long supported touch controls via the earbuds’ stems, but the list of supported actions and gestures has grown substantially over time—including in iOS 26. Here are all of the 10+ hidden controls now offered by AirPods Pro. more…05:33 pmiPhone 17e teardown shows how to add MagSafe to iPhone 16e
Just like every new Apple device, the iFixit team has performed a full teardown on the iPhone 17e. The standout discovery? You can… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.