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- 03:50 pmWhy Apple can’t give an exact AirPods Max 2 release date
Who knows the AirPods Max 2 release date? Not even Apple. Here's why there's a bit of a mystery when the premium headphones launch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:41 pmDeals: 24GB MacBook Air $300 off, M5 MacBook Pro $1,400, Titanium Apple Watch $300 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 24GB MacBook Air $300 off, M5 MacBook Pro $1,400, Titanium Apple Watch $300 off, more
In today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are still tracking a solid deal on AirPods Pro 3 alongside the return of Apple’s 24GB Midnight MacBook Air at $300 off the original price and this M5 MacBook Pro at nearly $300 less than the most affordable model Apple sells. Amazon is also clearing out Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium and Ultra 2 models at $300 off alongside a new all-time low on the medium-size Terra Cotta Alpine Loop and Insta360’s 2026 Spring sale at up to 30% off – Ace Pro 2 8K cam, GO Ultra, X5 action cam, and more. Head below for a closer look. more…03:33 pmApple scales up its partnership with Save the Music
As part of Tim Cook's 50th anniversary visit to New York City, he announced that Apple was going to help grow student music programs by expanding its partnership with Save The Music.Apple and Save the Music help bring music to struggling schoolsArts programs are often the first to feel the effects when school funding falls through. And, as the Trump Administration continues to deprioritize arts education, many school music programs are headed for the chopping block.On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple would be expanding its partnership with Save the Music, a non-profit dedicated to bringing music programs to schools across the U.S. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:21 pmBeats, Nike and LeBron James team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 special edition
Two of the world’s most recognizable lifestyle and sports brands — Beats and Nike — joined forces for the first time with the launch of Powerbeats Pro 2 – Nike Special Edition, the companies said Tuesday. It’s their first hardware collaboration. And it’s the first time Beats has shared brand real estate on a product […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:12 pmTim Cook continues Apple's 50th anniversary victory lap in new interview
Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals what he thinks the company's contribution to the world is, discusses working with Trump, plus what he plans to do if Apple ever gets tariff refunds.Tim Cook on "Good Morning America" — image credit: ABCFollowing his open letter celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary, Tim Cook has now talked to ABC's Michael Strahan on Good Morning America about whether he'll retire soon, and just how he thinks Apple works in the world. Asked about Apple's biggest contribution to society is so far, Cook could not just pick one."Oh, my God," he started. "You know, you can focus on the product moments, reinventing music, reinventing the smartphone, bringing the creative arts to the table, creative graphics, saving people's lives with the [Apple Watch]..." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:06 pmNew Powerbeats Pro 2 & Nike collaboration is only skin-deep
Beats and Nike's hardware partnership puts branding front and center, adding logos, colors, and messaging while leaving the underlying earbud technology unchanged.Limited-edition Powerbeats Pro 2The limited-edition Powerbeats Pro 2 marks Beats' first hardware partnership. The release leans on design and marketing, even as it ties more closely into Apple's fitness ecosystem.Beats announced the collaboration on March 17. The company describes it as a crossover between sports, culture, and performance while keeping the underlying earbuds unchanged. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:02 pmApple TV announces ‘My Brother the Minotaur,’ premiering April 24th
Apple TV on Tuesday announced the all-new animated kids and family adventure series “My Brother the Minotaur,” from Academy Award-nom… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:56 pmAmazon adds new 1-hour and 3-hour options for faster delivery
Amazon has announced that delivery is getting even faster, with new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options rolling out in thousands of cities across the US. Here are the details. more…02:48 pmWhy did Apple just declare a 12-year-old iPhone obsolete?
Macworld The bad news is that Apple just ended all hardware servicing for one of its most popular products. The good news is that the product is the iPhone 5, which was discontinued more than 12 years ago, and it’s frankly amazing that it lasted this long. Apple has three categories for products that it has stopped selling and are no longer covered by warranty: discontinued, vintage, and obsolete. For a minimum of five years after they are discontinued, the products are still relatively easy to get repaired because servicing and replacement parts continue to be available from Apple service providers. At this point, products are declared vintage, at which point servicing may still be available, but it depends on whether the provider still has the parts. And around the seven-year mark, they are declared obsolete, and all hardware servicing ends. It’s important to note that those timeframes are only minimums, and they are sometimes stretched. And based on the device declared obsolete this week, Apple just stretched the definition of obsolete by an astonishing margin. As spotted by MacRumors, the iPhone 5 this week moved from the vintage to the obsolete category on Apple’s official list. The fact that it’s on the list is indisputable, but it’s hard to know for sure whether it definitely made the transition this week. Apple just quietly updates the list; it doesn’t make announcements. But MacRumors seems sure it moved on March 16, and a quick trip to the Wayback Machine confirms that the iPhone 5 was on the vintage list, not the obsolete one, as recently as March 12. This is pretty amazing. The iPhone 5 was launched in September 2012 and lasted only one year: it was discontinued in September 2013, when the iPhone 5c and 5s came out. So it’s been off the market, not for seven years, but for more than 12. The iPhone 5c and 5s (discontinued in 2014) were already on the obsolete list, as were the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (2016) and the 32GB versions of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus (2018). Even the 1st-gen iPhone SE, which came out in 2016 and was killed off in 2018, is on the list. So why has the iPhone 5 only just made it on there? Perhaps the stockpile of parts just held out longer than expected; perhaps service providers were able to reuse parts from the iPhone 5s and iPhone SE, which followed largely the same design… although that doesn’t really explain why they were declared obsolete. Did Apple forget? Were there so many people using the iPhone 5 that it had to keep it technically repairable until now? Does someone at Apple just really like that phone? Ultimately, it’s a bit of a mystery, but if you own one, it just got a bit harder to repair.02:44 pmThe first Matter camera has arrived, but Apple users won't notice
Two new products have gone on sale from Aqara, including the world's first Matter-certified camera. For Apple Home users, that Matter support means very little today.The Aqara G350 is the first camera to ship with Matter 1.5 supportAfter being previewed at CES 2026, the Aqara G400 video doorbell and Aqara G350 indoor camera are both available to purchase. The G350 has the honor of being the very first camera to be certified Matter compatible.Even though cameras were added to the Matter spec in late 2025, Aqara is officially the first to market with the G350. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:41 pmAlways-on display may come to iPhone 19e in 2028
Apple's plan for the iPhone 19e involves a switch to LTPO for the display panel, giving the future budget model an always-on screen, if not ProMotion support.iPhone 17e doesn't have LTPO, but iPhone 19e couldThe display is an extremely important part of mobile devices, and requires a lot of development and planning ahead of its use. Following the introduction of the iPhone 17e, we now have rumors about the display that should be used in the iPhone 19e.Sources of ZDNet Korea say that Apple is considering adding Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide Thin-Film Transistor (LTPO TFT) OLED displays to its future budget model. Specifically, that LTPO+ will be added to the iPhone Air in the first half of 2028, as well as a folding device in the second half of the year. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:39 pmApple Original Films unveils trailer for ‘Outcome,’ starring Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, and more | Mac Daily NewsApple Original Films unveils trailer for ‘Outcome,’ starring Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, and more
Apple Original Films on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for director Jonah Hill’s upcoming dark comedy, “Outcome,” starring Keanu Reeves, Hill… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:31 pmiPadOS 26.4: Here are four new features coming soon to iPad
iPadOS 26.4 is expected to launch in the coming weeks, packing lots of new iPad features—four of which are highlighted below. more…02:26 pmToday in Apple history: Microsoft gets sued for ripping off Mac OS
On March 17, 1988, Apple sued Microsoft for allegedly stealing 189 elements of its Macintosh operating system to create Windows 2.0. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:21 pmTim Cook names Apple’s greatest contributions, talks tariff refunds and retirement rumors | 9 to 5 MacTim Cook names Apple’s greatest contributions, talks tariff refunds and retirement rumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook continues the company’s 50th anniversary celebration with a press stop at Good Morning America on ABC News. The latest interview with Michael Strahan touches on a wide range of topics, including Apple’s greatest contribution, potential tariff refunds, Cook’s future as CEO, and more. more…02:18 pm9to5Mac Overtime 063: The new standard
Fernando and Jeff talk MacBook Neo impressions. The conclusion? The MacBook Neo isn’t necessarily about raw power or specs, it’s all about redefining what the new standard for a budget laptop should be. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…02:01 pmApp Store fees drop in China & Beijing immediately asks for more
China is escalating pressure on Apple's App Store just days after a fee cut, signaling the fight is shifting from commissions to the rules that govern payments and app distribution.China is escalating pressure on AppleChina's ruling party newspaper, the People's Daily, said on March 17 that Apple should ease what it called "monopolistic" policies. The editorial followed Apple's move to cut its App Store commission in mainland China from 30% to 25%.Chinese officials framed the move as a result of regulatory pressure, with the change following communication with regulators. The timing shows regulators are pushing beyond pricing and into how Apple controls iOS. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmBeats and Nike team up on special edition Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats and Nike are teaming up for their first-ever hardware collaboration. The new “Powerbeats Pro 2 – Nike Special Edition” blend Beats and Nike design as part of a first-of-its-kind collaboration for Apple’s Beats subsidiary. more…01:58 pmApple's next 50th anniversary concert is probably in China
New York had Alicia Keys, now China is celebrating Apple's 50th birthday with a score of dancers now seen rehearsing ahead of what looks to be a spectacular light show and concert.Dancers rehearsing ahead of a performance outside Apple Taikoo Li Chengdu — image credit: Chengdu City CDCApple promised a series of events celebrating the company's half century, and those began in New York City with a concert by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central. Now Chinese social media is starting to show what may be the next event, a dance and probably music concert in China.Images seen so far appear to show that Apple has created a stage in front of its Apple Chengdu Taikoo Li store. Surrounded by thick walls, the stage contains an large elevated section draped in black, and with what look to be floodlights and speakers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:49 pmThe Oppo Find N6 gives us a preview of the iPhone Fold, with a 600k fold life
It’s taken Apple a long time to advance work on the iPhone Fold, and the reason for that was said to be that the company was unhappy with the visible crease in earlier iterations of the display technology. By late last year, around 100 iPhone fold models were said to have been made for testing purposes. These will of course be closely guarded, but a competing Android phone has given us a reasonable idea of what we might expect … more…