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- 07:31 pmApple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 with lots of security updates
Macworld Some people choose not to install the new version of iOS or iPadOS for quite a while – or they have devices managed by IT departments that haven’t approved them yet. For such users, Apple continues to deliver software updates for the prior version of the OS that includes critical security updates. That’s what iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 are. They feature over two dozen security fixes for lots of core components of the operating system and frequently-used libraries. Among the most concerning are App Store, Mail, and Spotlight vulnerabilities: App Store Impact: An app may be able to fingerprint the user Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. CVE-2025-43444: Zhongcheng Li from IES Red Team of ByteDance Mail Impact: Remote content may be loaded even when the ‘Load Remote Images’ setting is turned off Description: The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. CVE-2025-43496: Romain Lebesle, Himanshu Bharti @Xpl0itme From Khatima Spotlight Impact: An attacker with physical access to a locked device may be able to view sensitive user information Description: This issue was addressed by restricting options offered on a locked device. CVE-2025-43418: Dalibor Milanovic If you’re still on the iOS 18 branch, you should probably download this update right away. It doesn’t include any notable bugfixes or features, but these security updates are important for keeping your devices safe from malware and bad actors. To install the update: Open Settings. Tap General. Tap Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions.07:16 pmApple Original Films and Chernin team for air traffic controller thriller ‘The Flick’ | Mac Daily NewsApple Original Films and Chernin team for air traffic controller thriller ‘The Flick’
Apple TV is aiming to ramp up the tension sky-high with "The Flick," a thriller centered on a heroic air traffic controller… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:14 pmApple releases iOS 18.7.2, iPadOS 18.7.2 updates
Apple has released an update for iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, making security fixes that impact older devices like the iPhone XR and iPhone XS.An iPhone XR which can get the iOS 18.7.2 updateApple's main focus is on improving its current-gen operating systems. However, it also periodically releases updates for previous operating system generations.On Wednesday, that was the case for iPhone and iPad users trapped on iOS 18. The update to iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2. These bring the affected models up from the previous update, iOS 18.7.1 and iPadOS 18.7.1. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:13 pmiOS 26.1 makes alarms use a slider, here’s how to get ‘Stop’ button back
iOS 26.1 introduces a big change to how you turn off alarms and timers, replacing the ‘Stop’ button with a new ‘Slide to stop’ action. Here’s how to get the button back. more…06:55 pmAI Mode button in iPad & iPhone Chrome speeds searches
A new button added to Chrome's New Tab page on November 5 opens Google's advanced AI search, and it works as promised, assuming you're interested in what Google is offering.Chrome on iOS gets updated with AI ModeGoogle has introduced a fast way to access its most advanced AI search features in Chrome on iOS and Android. The update, launched on November 5, makes AI Mode visible on the New Tab page for mobile users across the United States.Opening a new tab in Chrome now shows an "AI Mode" button below the search bar. Tapping it lets users ask multi-part or layered questions and follow up without restarting the search. While Google's AI Mode isn't new to the app, the button is new and will speed up searches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:13 pmExclusive: 9to5 readers can now score between $112 and $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro (Best prices yet) | 9 to 5 MacExclusive: 9to5 readers can now score between $112 and $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro (Best prices yet)
Apple unleashed its new M5 MacBook Pro to the masses last month, the first and only Mac with its next-generation M5 chip, and we have now secured 9to5 readers the best price on the internet and on all 14-inch configurations. Using the links you find in this post, you can land up to $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro via our partners over at Expercom – a beloved and well-trusted official authorized Apple dealer. All of the details await below. The discount varies depending on the configuration you choose from $112 off up to $224 off on the upgraded machines. more…06:13 pmExclusive: 9to5 readers can now score between $112 and $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro (Best prices yet) | 9 to 5 MacExclusive: 9to5 readers can now score between $112 and $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro (Best prices yet)
Apple unleashed its new M5 MacBook Pro to the masses last month, the first and only Mac with its next-generation M5 chip, and we have now secured 9to5 readers the best price on the internet and on all 14-inch configurations. Using the links you find in this post, you can land up to $224 off the new M5 MacBook Pro via our partners over at Expercom – a beloved and well-trusted official authorized Apple dealer. All of the details await below. The discount varies depending on the configuration you choose from $112 off up to $224 off on the upgraded machines. more…06:11 pmiOS 18.7.2 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new
Apple has just released iOS 18.7.2, a new software update for iPhone that is “recommended for all users” not yet running iOS 26. more…05:24 pmApple TV series ‘Pluribus’ gets official podcast
Join "Pluribus" editor and host Chris McCaleb, along with members of the cast and crew, for an inside look at the making of the new… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:58 pmTahoe’s Terrible Icons, Another Take
Apple’s macOS 26 Tahoe icon overhaul prioritizes uniform “squircles” over personality. Paul Kafasis’s comparisons reveal softened, blurrier artwork that reduces at‑a‑glance recognizability.Read original article04:58 pmTahoe’s Terrible Icons, Another Take
Apple’s macOS 26 Tahoe icon overhaul prioritizes uniform “squircles” over personality. Paul Kafasis’s comparisons reveal softened, blurrier artwork that reduces at‑a‑glance recognizability.Read original article04:48 pmHow a battle for your dashboard threatens CarPlay’s future
Despite ongoing popularity, Carplay's future is under threat. Automakers can't resist the profit they see in providing their own services. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:44 pmDeals: 16GB and 24GB M4 MacBook Air hit best prices ever at $250 off, M4 MacBook Pro up to $400 off, cables from $7, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 16GB and 24GB M4 MacBook Air hit best prices ever at $250 off, M4 MacBook Pro up to $400 off, cables from $7, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with an early Black Friday bang – the M4 MacBook Air has now dropped to a new all-time low price on Amazon. Both the 13-inch and 15-inch models, including 16GB and 24GB configs, have dropped to the best Amazon price ever at $250 off. Those offers join a massive open-box deal on M4 MacBook Pro at over $400 off, Apple USB-C cables from just $7 Prime shipped, and more. Scope it all out down below. more…04:42 pmApple's next smart-home gadget is already hiding in iOS 26.2
Code strings in the latest iOS 26.2 beta suggest Apple is preparing a new first-party smart-home accessory to expand the Apple Home ecosystem beyond the Apple TV and HomePod.Apple could release a display for the smart homeLurking in iOS 26.2, there is a system flag labeled "isFirstPartyAccessory." Existing smart-home devices use flags like "isAppleTV" and "isHomePod," but this new entry doesn't match any current product.That difference suggests Apple is testing support for a new category of hardware designed in-house. Hidden references like these often appear before hardware announcements and usually indicate upcoming Home integration. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:37 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 5, 2025 – watchOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2 betas
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: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free. more…04:35 pmiOS 26.2’s new Reminders feature is exactly what I’ve wanted for years
iOS 26.2 beta 1 arrived yesterday with a lot of changes, one of which is a new Reminders app feature that I’ve been wanting for years. more…04:23 pmGoogle Maps gets Gemini for conversational navigation & traffic reporting on Android, iOS | 9 to 5 MacGoogle Maps gets Gemini for conversational navigation & traffic reporting on Android, iOS
In Google Maps, Gemini already exists in place listings, and it’s now coming to the navigation experience on Android and iOS. Google equates this “hands-free, conversational driving experience” to having a “knowledgeable friend in the passenger seat who can confidently help you get where you’re going.” more…04:20 pmApple quietly added this awesome feature in iOS 26.1
The biggest improvement iOS 26.1 is the option to disable a gesture mostly used to accidentally open the iPhone Camera app. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:18 pmBest iPhone 17 Pro pictures we’ve seen yet
The wait is over. Our annual best new iPhone pro-model pictures roundup has concluded. After combing through the thousands of iPhone 17 Pro images submitted by the 9to5Mac community across a variety of social platforms, here were the standouts and arguably best we’ve seen yet. more…04:00 pmApple TV series ‘The Last Thing He Told Me,’ starring Jennifer Garner, returns for season two on February 20, 2026 | Mac Daily NewsApple TV series ‘The Last Thing He Told Me,’ starring Jennifer Garner, returns for season two on February 20, 2026
The premiere date for the highly anticipated second season of “The Last Thing He Told Me,” starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.