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- 11:13 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 18, 2026 – App Store vibe coding, 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 Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…10:30 pmHomeKit Secure Video hits 24-hour outage as downtime continues
Apple’s platform for recording and managing security camera footage has been experiencing performance issues for over 24 hours. Here are the details. more…09:37 pmLiquid Glass and long-standing bugs push Apple’s grades down in visual accessibility report card | 9 to 5 MacLiquid Glass and long-standing bugs push Apple’s grades down in visual accessibility report card
AppleVis has released its 2025 edition of the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card, which focuses on the needs of people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision. Here are the highlights. more…09:33 pmWhat’s New in Apple’s Platform Security Guide
Did you know Apple holds most of your satellite SMS messages until you’re back on cellular? That’s just one detail from Apple’s updated Platform Security Guide, which now covers quantum cryptography, device unlocking, and the MacBook Neo’s camera indicator.09:06 pmAI training lawsuit drags Apple in yet again for alleged use of pirated book dataset
AI training with sketchy data repository "The Pile" returns to the courts in a lawsuit by Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC accusing just about all of big tech of piracy. The problem is, Apple denies using it to train Apple Intelligence.Apple accused of using 'The Pile' for AI training yet againArtificial intelligence is a term that has virtually lost all meaning because of its being applied to everything. In that sense, it seems a lawsuit has mistakenly included Apple when it has previously denied utilizing the dataset in question.According to a lawsuit from Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, Apple, Meta, xAI, Google, Anthropic, OpenAI, Perplexity, and NVIDIA are all in violation of copyright thanks to training their respective artificial intelligence tools on a dataset known as "The Pile." While that dataset is filled with proprietary content, like YouTube subtitle files, it wasn't used by Apple to train Apple Intelligence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmApple iPhone dominates North America, Europe, China, and Asia-Pacific
Apple dominated the list of highest-shipping models globally in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s "Market Monitor Monthly… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:05 pmOvercast is gaining transcripts, and it will have an edge over Apple Podcasts
Overcast, the third-party podcast player for iOS, will soon include transcripts for podcast episodes. When the feature arrives, it will have an edge over the version in Apple’s Podcasts app. more…08:01 pm‘Grey’s Anatomy’ alum Jesse Williams joins season 5 of Apple TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ | Mac Daily News‘Grey’s Anatomy’ alum Jesse Williams joins season 5 of Apple TV’s ‘The Morning Show’
The fifth season of Apple TV+'s acclaimed, multi-award-winning series "The Morning Show" has added Jesse Williams to its cast… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmwatchOS 26.4 fixes a major Apple Watch Workout app complaint
Apple redesigned the Workout app in watchOS 26, but not everyone has loved the new Apple Watch exercise tracking experience. It turns out Apple has been listening, because watchOS 26.4 addresses a major complaint about the new design. more…07:48 pmApple named in AI lawsuit over data set it says doesn’t power Apple Intelligence
Apple is named in a new AI lawsuit by publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul, reports Reuters. However, the lawsuit points to a data set that Apple has already said doesn’t power Apple Intelligence. more…07:48 pmiOS 26.4 to finally let Family Sharing members use their own payment methods
With the iOS 26.4 RC released earlier today, Apple solved one of the longest-standing limitations of Family Sharing. Here’s what’s new. more…07:23 pmmacOS 26.4 release notes: Apple details six new features for Mac
Alongside the iOS 26.4 RC, Apple released the macOS 26.4 RC to developers and public beta testers today. The update...07:11 pmNew iPhone hacking tool puts hundreds of millions of devices at risk
Researchers just discovered the DarkSword iPhone hacking tool, which could infect hundreds of millions of devices. Here's what to do. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:02 pmBook publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul sues Apple, other tech companies over AI training | Mac Daily NewsBook publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul sues Apple, other tech companies over AI training
Book publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul sued several Big Tech companies in California federal court late Tuesday for allegedly… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:55 pmFamily Sharing no longer means sharing a credit card in iOS 26.4
Apple is finally fixing one of Family Sharing's most awkward limitations in iOS 26.4, letting multiple adults on one family pay for their own purchases without breaking shared access.Apple updates payments for Family SharingFor years, Family Sharing forced everyone into a single payment method whenever purchase sharing was enabled. The approach worked for traditional households, but it created friction for anyone sharing with friends, partners, or extended family.One person effectively became the default payer, even when it made no practical sense. iOS 26.4 changes the structure by letting adult members use their own payment methods while still joining shared purchases. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:54 pmHere’s when Apple will launch iOS 26.4
Apple just seeded the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate to beta testers, signaling to iPhone users when the launch date will be. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:50 pmKeyboard accuracy bug quashed in iOS 26.4
Apple is gearing up to release iOS 26.4 soon, and with it, a fix for a persistent, pesky bug that has plagued iOS 26.Apple quashes keyboard bug that lead to decreased accuracy in iOS 26Many iPhone users have been complaining that the iOS keyboard has gotten worse in iOS 26. For many users, typing quickly would cause the software to miss characters.While it would appear that the user had tapped the character, it ultimately would fail to insert into the text field. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:45 pmiOS 26.4 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming
iOS 26.4 is a big update with lots of new features across Apple Music, Podcasts, CarPlay, and more. Here’s when to expect its public launch. more…06:25 pmiOS 26.4 fixes iPhone keyboard accuracy, here’s how
Apple released the iOS 26.4 RC to developers and public beta testers today, setting the stage for an official release as soon as later this month. Apple has also shared its official release notes for iOS 26.4, confirming that the update improves keyboard accuracy when typing quickly on your iPhone. more…06:05 pmHow to take stunning selfies with the Apple Watch Camera Remote
Use the built-in Apple Watch Camera Remote app to take your iPhone selfies to the next level with these helpful tips and tricks. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)