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- 05:10 pmiPadOS 26.4 RC available now, and public launch soon
Apple just shipped the RC (Release Candidate) version of iPadOS 26.4 for testing, which means the public launch is coming very soon. Here are the details. more…05:09 pmiPhone 18 Pro models expected to get exclusive camera upgrade
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just six months from launch, and fresh rumors point to at least one significant camera… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:05 pmDemanding spatial apps can now stream directly to Vision Pro
Nvidia CloudXR for visionOS can handle graphically intensive games, sims and 3D apps for use with the Vision Pro headset. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:59 pmThis clever 4-port Twelve South charger that never gets lost is $50 off today
Macworld Twelve South PlugBug, 120W View Deal There are plenty of chargers out there, but this is the only one that checks off all of these boxes: Four USB-C ports, downward-facing ports for neat cable management, 120W of power, and FindMy support. Now available for $70 you can save $50 on its usual $120 MSRP. As we mentioned, this charger comes with four USB-C ports that should be more than enough to charge all your gadgets at once, including your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. You’ll also get dynamic power allocation, so power will be split between all ports when multiple are in use. If all four ports are in use, for instance, one of them will cap at 50W, while the others will deliver less power. When only one of them is in use, all the 120W will be delivered through it. Either way, your gadgets will get charged in no time. The beautiful part about the Twelve South PlugBug is that it comes with a slim and compact design and downward-facing ports, which make for a neat look. When you’re traveling, the foldable prongs will be super helpful too, as they won’t snag on things or scratch your tech. And the coolest part is that the charger comes with built-in Apple Find My integration so you’ll never have to worry about losing it while traveling. Don’t miss out on the chance to get this 4-port Twelve South PlugBug charger for $70.04:48 pmApple releases first Background Security Improvements patch for iPhone and Mac
Apple updated iOS, macOS and iPadOS with a Background Security Improvements patch, the first time a new system has been used. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:45 pmiPhone 18 rumors say Pro models will get exclusive camera upgrade
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are just six months away, and rumors indicate they’ll get at least one camera upgrade that’s exclusive to the Pro line. more…04:39 pmThis severe and international iPhone hack is the best reason to update to iOS 26.3 yet | AppleInsiderThis severe and international iPhone hack is the best reason to update to iOS 26.3 yet
A sophisticated iPhone hacking technique and surveillance campaign ran rampant internationally for months, prior to a patch in iOS 26.3.iPhone AirA new and severe attack vector focused on iPhones paired two different vulnerabilities into one. The "DarkSword" attack started with malicious web content in Safari, and ended with full kernel control, allowing attackers to break out of browser protections and access core parts of the system.With that level of access, attackers can read messages and stored data, track location, access photos and files, and potentially activate the microphone or camera. In practice, it gives near-complete visibility into the device and the user's activity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:39 pmPerplexity AI ‘Comet’ browser for iPhone now available
Last summer, Perplexity launched one of the first AI-focused web browsers with Comet on the Mac. Now, the long promised iOS counterpart to Comet is available. more…04:31 pmYour iPhone and Mac might have updated overnight. Here’s why
Macworld Apple has released an update to iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, macOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.2 (currently a MacBook Neo-only version). The update is part of Apple’s Background Security Improvements feature in its newest operating systems, which used to be called Rapid Security Responses. The update doesn’t appear in Software Update. According to an Apple support document, the update contains a single fix for a WebKit vulnerability (WebKit is the engine used by Safari and other software with web access). The vulnerability involves WebKit’s same-origin policy, which is a mechanism that manages how data is used based on the origin of a website. A malicious user could figure out a way to bypass WebKit’s SOP, but the update fixes that. The vulnerability was documented as CVE-2026-20643 in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database. The update has been labeled iOS 26.3.1 (a), iPadOS 26.3.1 (a), macOS 26.3.1 (a), and macOS 26.3.2 (a) by Apple. It appears in Settings/System Settings > Privacy & Security > Background Security Improvements, and you can manually install it here if it hasn’t been installed already. If you’ve opted to automatically install regular software updates, Background Security Improvements will also be set to automatically install, but you can change the toggle here as well. Adam Boynton of Jamf, a software company specializing in device management and security, issued a statement regarding the update: “For organizations, it’s crucial to ensure this update is issued immediately, as any postponements will leave devices and operations vulnerable. More importantly, users should set updates to be issued automatically, so there’s no window for attackers to exploit.” Background Security Improvements are updates that Apple issues between its regular update cycle. They are usually security patches that Apple wants to issue immediately without waiting weeks or months for a regular software update.04:06 pmAirPods Max 3 rumored for 2027 with lighter-weight design
This week, Apple finally unveiled the proper successor to its original over-ear headphones: AirPods Max 2. Powered by the H2 chip… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:33 pmMatic Robots vacuum/mop adds Apple Home support, here’s how it works
I’ve been testing a robot vacuum and mop from Matic Robots for several months now. It’s a solid product built on privacy and intelligence. I’ll share more about my overall experience with Matic in the future. For now, I want to quickly highlight an exciting update that rolled out overnight: Apple Home integration. more…03:33 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M4 MacBook Air $300 off, MacBook Neo + $50 credit, M3 iPad Air $200 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M4 MacBook Air $300 off, MacBook Neo + $50 credit, M3 iPad Air $200 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by one of the best prices to date now live on AirPods Pro 3 down at $200 alongside the return of Apple’s 24GB M4 MacBook Air models at $300 off. We also spotted Best Buy doubling down with FREE $50 credits on new MacBook Neo purchases for members, alongside Apple’s most affordable current-gen iPad at $299 and M3 iPad Air models at $200 off the original list prices. Head below for a closer look. more…03:30 pmToday in Apple history: Steve Jobs gets hitched
On March 18, 1991, Steve Jobs married 27-year-old Laurene Powell. They had three children together and remained married until his death. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:05 pmAirPods Max 2 are here, but rumors say a bigger overhaul might be coming
Apple unveiled AirPods Max 2 earlier this week, with lots of new features to entice upgrades from prior AirPods Max models. If you’re on the fence about AirPods Max 2, you should know that another new model might be coming next year. more…03:02 pmJudge rules Apple can remove apps from App Store ‘with or without cause,’ dismissing Musi lawsuit | Mac Daily NewsJudge rules Apple can remove apps from App Store ‘with or without cause,’ dismissing Musi lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled in Apple's favor in a lawsuit brought by the developers of Musi, a popular free music streaming app that pulled… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmApple Can Delist Apps 'With Or Without Cause,' Judge Says In Loss For Musi App
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Musi, a free music streaming app that had tens of millions of iPhone downloads and garnered plenty of controversy over its method of acquiring music, has lost an attempt to get back on Apple's App Store. A federal judge dismissed Musi's lawsuit against Apple with prejudice and sanctioned Musi's lawyers for "mak[ing] up facts to fill the perceived gaps in Musi's case." Musi built a streaming service without striking its own deals with copyright holders. It did so by playing music from YouTube, writing in its 2024 lawsuit against Apple that "the Musi app plays or displays content based on the user's own interactions with YouTube and enhances the user experience via Musi's proprietary technology." Musi's app displayed its own ads but let users remove them for a one-time fee of $5.99. Musi claimed it complied with YouTube's terms, but Apple removed it from the App Store in September 2024. Musi does not offer an Android app. Musi alleged that Apple delisted its app based on "unsubstantiated" intellectual property claims from YouTube and that Apple violated its own Developer Program License Agreement (DPLA) by delisting the app. Musi was handed a resounding defeat yesterday in two rulings from US District Judge Eumi Lee in the Northern District of California. Lee found that Apple can remove apps "with or without cause," as stipulated in the developer agreement. Lee wrote (PDF): "The plain language of the DPLA governs because it is clear and explicit: Apple may 'cease marketing, offering, and allowing download by end-users of the [Musi app] at any time, with or without cause, by providing notice of termination.' Based on this language, Apple had the right to cease offering the Musi app without cause if Apple provided notice to Musi. The complaint alleges, and Musi does not dispute, that Apple gave Musi the required notice. Therefore, Apple's decision to remove the Musi app from the App Store did not breach the DPLA." Read more of this story at Slashdot.02:16 pmBad vibes: Apple blocks updates for some AI coding apps in the App Store
Apple is clamping down on apps with AI vibe coding capabilities listed in the App Store, preventing the rapid creation of apps that don't pass through the App Store Review process.Vibe coding is OK in Xcode, but not in some apps in the App StoreVibe coding has become a phenomenon that enables non-coders the ability to create apps, by harnessing AI. However, while making apps is now much easier for the uninitiated, Apple is working to prevent some forms of vibe coding from taking place.In an investigation by The Information published on Wednesday, Apple has blocked coding apps including Replit and Vibecode from receiving updates in the App Store. The move is seemingly temporary, as Apple wants modifications to be made to the apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:15 pmApple One is better than ever, here are my favorite recent additions
Apple One bundles together popular Apple services at a discount, and it continues becoming a better value all the time thanks to new improvements for each service. Here are some of my favorite recent Apple One additions. more…02:00 pmApple CEO Cook heads to China amid growing pressure on App Store policies
Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared at a company event in China on Wednesday, following the recent reduction in App Store fees for developers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:47 pmApple pushing back on ‘vibe coding’ iPhone apps, developers say
AI is making app development easier than ever. However, a new report claims Apple’s App Store isn’t fully embracing these new tools. Companies behind two “vibe coding” apps that let you create tools by entering text prompts into an AI system say Apple is pushing back on the category. more…