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- 09:03 pmiPadOS 26.2 beta 2 available now, here’s what to expect
Apple has just released iPadOS 26.2 developer beta 2, which arrives about one week after developers received access to the first beta version. Here’s what’s new so far. more…09:03 pmApple releases iOS 26.2 beta 2 for iPhone
Apple has released the second iOS 26.2 beta for iPhone. The developer beta version is available as an over-the-air update starting today. more…09:02 pmmacOS 26.2 adds new ‘Edge Light’ feature for better video calls
macOS Tahoe 26.2 is adding a a fun and useful new feature for video conferencing. The update introduces a feature Apple is calling Edge Light, which aims to improve your video quality in low lighting conditions by adding a virtual ring light around the edge of your Mac’s display. Here’s how it works. more…08:43 pmYou can now use your iPhone as your Digital ID–here’s how
Macworld Apple announced its new Digital ID initiative back at WWDC in June, but the capability didn’t ship as part of iOS 26—it was one of the very few announcements that took a little longer to reach our iPhones. Now, Apple has made Digital IDs available to anyone running iOS 26.1. No further software update is available; Apple enabled the capability with a server-side switch. The Digital ID is essentially a copy of your passport, and has limited availability and use. It currently requires a U.S. passport that has not expired, and once your Digital ID is created, you can only used it in a beta test as your ID for the TSA in about 250 airports, and only for domestic travel. Eventually the goal is to allow it as your ID at other locations and businesses, including online, to verify your age or identity. Apple explicitly notes: “Digital ID is not a replacement for a physical passport, and cannot be used for international travel and border crossing in lieu of a U.S. passport.” Creating your Digital ID You must have an iPhone running iOS 26.1 or Apple Watch running watchOS 26.1. Open Wallet Tap the + button at the top of the screen. Select Driver’s License and ID Cards. Select Digital ID. Choose whether to add your Digital ID to iPhone and Apple Watch or iPhone only. Follow the on-screen prompts to scan your passport, place your iPhone against the chip embedded in the back of your passport. Follow the prompts to take a photo of yourself, and additional live movements—this is similar to setting up Face ID. You will then submit your info for verification, and when complete, your passport will be added to your Apple Wallet. This can be a convenient form of ID for those in the United States who are flying domestically but don’t have a state-issued ID with Real ID or whose state hasn’t added support in Apple Wallet. But it cannot be used everywhere that your passport may be required, especially international travel, so you’ll still want to keep your physical passport handy.08:08 pmJason Momoa & Kurt Sutter steer Apple TV toward darker prestige drama with 'Nomad'
Apple TV is getting a little dirt on its hands with "Nomad," a violent outlaw-biker saga from Jason Momoa and "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter.Jason MomoaApple has built a lineup that has grown grittier over the past two years, and Nomad looks like its boldest move yet. The New Zealand-set series will follow a warrior torn between two families in the violent underworld of outlaw bikers.It's co-created by Sutter and Chris Collins, whose credits include John Wick: Chapter 3, The Man in the High Castle, and The Wire. Collins will be the showrunner for the upcoming project. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:06 pmThis single-step Apple Shortcut might quickly become your new favorite
Apple’s Shortcuts app offers tremendous power, especially with new iOS 26 additions. But my own most-used shortcuts tend to be extremely simple, including one recently shared by Quinn Nelson for opening an app’s settings. more…07:53 pmHow to use the all-new Spotlight in macOS 26 Tahoe
Spotlight serves as a universal search bar for the Mac. And in macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple supercharged it with advanced features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:45 pmYou should get these gorgeous iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max internals wallpapers
Following two months of meticulous work, Basic Apple Guy has released the much-anticipated iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Internals Wallpapers. Here’s how to get them. more…07:33 pmOpenAI releases ‘warmer, more intelligent’ GPT-5.1 for ChatGPT
Back in August, OpenAI unveiled GPT-5, a major frontier model update to ChatGPT. Three months later, OpenAI is back with GPT-5.1, which it says is “now warmer, more intelligent, and better at following your instructions.” more…07:02 pmApple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet
Apple today announced the launch of Digital ID, a new way for users to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from their… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:59 pmApple TV has another big Jason Momoa series coming, per report
Jason Momoa is fast becoming an Apple TV fixture, with reports emerging of a third major series coming from Apple with Momoa in the starring role: Nomad. more…06:39 pmHow to use an iPhone to take pictures of the Aurora Borealis
The Aurora Borealis will be visible across most of the US and Canada on November 12. Here's how to get the perfect picture using your iPhone.The iPhone is pretty good at night sky photography now (Simulated image)The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a light display caused by charged particles from the sun hitting the upper atmosphere of the Earth. The result is a colorful light show around the North Pole.However, a geomagnetic storm has magnified the effect, making it visible from further south than usual. This includes quite a few U.S. states that don't usually get to see it, including some reporting to see it as far south as Texas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:30 pmwatchOS 26 has three big new updates for Apple Watch faces
The watch face is easily among Apple Watch’s most important features, and watchOS 26 offers big improvements to watch faces in three main ways. Here’s what’s new. more…06:29 pmApple’s iPhone Pocket Is a Rorschach Test, Not a Must-Have Accessory
Apple’s iPhone Pocket collaboration with Issey Miyake might seem like the spiritual successor to iPod Socks, but it’s closer to luxury Hermès Apple Watch bands. Crafted in Japan and selling for as much as $230, it may reveal more about your opinion of the fashion world than anything else.Read original article06:29 pmApple’s iPhone Pocket Is a Rorschach Test, Not a Must-Have Accessory
Apple’s iPhone Pocket collaboration with Issey Miyake might seem like the spiritual successor to iPod Socks, but it’s closer to luxury Hermès Apple Watch bands. Crafted in Japan and selling for as much as $230, it may reveal more about your opinion of the fashion world than anything else.Read original article06:10 pmApple: Developer fee cuts in the EU have not been passed on to end users
Apple's decision to lower developers' App Store fees — forced upon them solely to appease the European Union's relentless overreach into… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:06 pmApple Study Finds Mandated Fee Reductions Never Reached European Consumers
Apple said Wednesday that European Union developers pocketed the savings from mandated commission reductions rather than lowering prices for consumers. The iPhone maker commissioned Analysis Group to study pricing behavior [PDF] after the Digital Markets Act forced Apple to cut its App Store fees from up to 30% to an average of 20%. The research examined 41 million transactions across 21,000 products between March and September 2024, generating 403 million euros in sales. Developers maintained or raised prices on nine out of 10 products. Non-EU developers captured 86% of the 20.1 million euros in reduced commissions. Price cuts occurred on 9% of products, but the study attributed these to normal pricing patterns unrelated to the fee reduction. Apple argued the regulation creates barriers for innovators and exposes consumers to risks without delivering promised benefits. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:00 pmApple just created a whole new type of Digital ID
Apple launched Digital ID, a new option to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from a U.S. passport. The information can be presented to TSA when traveling, saving on the hassle of pulling out a physical passport. And it’s available nationwide, not just in select states. “With the launch of Digital ID, we’re […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:27 pmThe Apple Watch Series 10 drops to its best price ahead of Black Friday
Macworld With the new Apple Watch on the market, we’re always on the lookout for a price drop on the previous-gen models. Today we’ve got a great one: You can get the Watch Series 10 right now for $280, its best price ever, and a serious 30% discount from its regular price. The smartwatch has everything you get with the Series 11—a thin and large display, a gorgeous design, a good and sturdy build, and enough battery life that you only have to charge it at night. You can use this one to track your fitness journey, stay connected to your phone around the clock, and even run ECGs if you’re ever worried about your heart. You’ll even get the Sleep Score and the cool sleep apnea alert feature after the watchOS update 26. The Apple Watch Series 10 is a fantastic piece of tech, and we absolutely loved reviewing it, giving it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award. The main difference to the newer model is that you only get 18 hours of battery life vs 24 on the newer model, so you’ll probably have to recharge both once a day. But a quick 15-minute charge will get you through a night’s sleep, so it’s not too inconvenient. We’re never sure how long these deals stick around, so hurry and grab one of these Apple Watch Series 10 for $280 while the deal’s still around. Apple Watch Series 10 has its best priceBuy now at Amazon05:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 12, 2025 – Digital IDs in Apple Wallet are here
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