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- Saturday May 09
- 05:30 pmCash in on Siri’s stupidity [Cult of Mac podcast No. 19]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: Apple's failure to deliver Siri's AI upgrade costs the company $250 million. Get your slice of the pie! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:35 pmHere’s why I’m optimistic about iOS 27 and Apple’s renewed focus on stability
This year, Apple is rumored to be doing a code cleanup for iOS 27, as well as overall having a renewed focus for stability and performance – on top of a plethora of Apple Intelligence features. While this on its own sounds good, I think there’s a higher reason for why we should expect an impressively stable release. more…03:51 pmGet the 256GB iPad at $50 Off
The 256GB iPad features an 11-inch Liquid Retina Display with True Tone; the display adjusts depending on the color of the temperature for comfortable viewing. It also provides you with a good viewing experience and a perfect canvas for your next project or commission. The device features an A16 chip to boost your performance in […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:50 pmApple Rumored to Work on Spatial iPhone Featuring Holographic Display
Samsung is rumored to be creating a smartphone display that is holographic and could potentially be used for a Spatial iPhone. Discussions about a spatial iPhone were being talked about in the supply chain, but the company would have to depend on other manufacturers like Samsung, which provide OLED panels for their iPhone. The Samsung […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:48 pmApple Pendant Reaches Advanced Stages in Development
Apple is rumored to be working on a pendant that is equipped with cameras, with a release slated as early as 2027. Development for the accessory has reportedly reached the advanced stage in testing alongside the AirPods Pro with cameras. Apple is also working on creating smart glasses to rival companies like Meta with their […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:46 pmCEO From Tech Companies Invited to China Trip With Trump
CEOs from companies like Exxon, Boeing, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and Apple’s Tim Cook have been invited to join the Trump Administration next week for a trip to China. Trump is looking to develop his relationship with Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, during the trip on May 14-15. Tim Cook will be stepping down from his role […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:45 pmThe 13-inch M5 MacBook Air 16GB/1TB Is $150 Off
The MacBook Air has been refreshed, given the next-generation M5 chip for next-level performance in handling heavy tasks, multitasking, and editing. It features a faster CPU with the GPU featuring a Neural Accelerator built in for strong AI performance. It features a 12MP center stage camera, a four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio, and a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:43 pmApple Looking to Add MacBook Neo To Deal with a Potential Increase in Price
Apple is reportedly thinking of bringing in new colors for its MacBook Neo to serve as a cushion for its consumers against a potential increase in price. The success of the device has resulted in Apple forking over more money for the components of the device. The company is considering an option of adding new […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:42 pmApple Acknowledges Brilliant Winners Ahead of WWDC
Ahead of this year’s WWDC, four outstanding winners have been highlighted by Apple for the Swift Student Challenge 2026. The yearly Swift Student Challenge allows developer students around the globe the chance to display their capabilities in coding with Xcode or Swift Playground, an app that makes interactive app playgrounds. There are 350 winners representing […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:41 pmNew AirPods Pro With AI and Camera Reportedly Reaching Advanced Stages in Testing
The AirPods Pro with cameras is reportedly closing in on completion, reaching advanced stages in testing. The design is almost finished and mass production may start soon.The AirPods Pro is reportedly going to have built-in cameras to provide visual information on the surroundings of the user, with a longer stem in the AirPods for the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:40 pmM4 iPad Air is $79 off
The iPad Air has been given the M4 chip, allowing for steady performance, multitasking, and giving you advanced graphics when gaming. It is also powered by Apple Intelligence, the personal AI system that helps keep you organized and get through your daily workload. It is compatible with accessories such as the Magic Keyboard and Apple […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:38 pmBase iPhone 18 To Be Delayed, Here’s an Explanation Why
Apple has chosen to delay the release of the base iPhone 18 as an intentional marketing strategy. They are looking to extend the sales window of the iPhone 17 while reducing production costs. The iPhone 18 is expected to have been downgraded due to the shortage in the global supply chain, and this has resulted […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:37 pmSamsung Achieves $1 Trillion Valuation
For the first time, Samsung has achieved a valuation of $1 trillion, with the value of the company climbing at a good pace due to the increasing demand for memory chips they manufacture. Their stock has increased today by 14.4%. Samsung, after TSMC, is the second Asian firm to achieve a $1 trillion valuation. The […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:36 pmUltimate Child Shield Battery By Energizer Announced
Energizer announced the release of Energizer Ultimate Child Shield, a new coin lithium battery available in the 2032 size, which can be used for AirTags. If swallowed, the batteries do not cause burns and contain an element that turns your mouth blue when exposed to saliva. This allows parents and caregivers to take quick action […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:27 pmiPhone 17 Line Is the Best Selling Global Smartphone for 2026 Q1
The worldwide best-selling phone for the first quarter of this year is the iPhone 17, where it got 6% global sales. The iPhone 17 line finished in the top 3 spots, with the iPhone 17 Pro in third, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max in second. The success of the iPhone 17 came from the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:26 pmiPhone Ultra to Be Most Repairable Foldable Device
The design report for the foldable iPhone states that the internal design of the device is going to turn it into the easiest to disassemble and repair in its class. The internal components are described as elegant and logical without the hard ribbon cable routing that usually makes disassembling foldable devices difficult. Many design details, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:00 pmPrice cut: Easily add wireless CarPlay for just $60 with this 10-inch touchscreen
Essgoo's 10-inch, telescopic mount, wireless CarPlay screen makes it easy to add a full-HD touchscreen to any car in seconds. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:35 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes experiments with video downloads
On May 9, 2005, Apple quietly began selling music videos in the iTunes Music Store, marking the beginning of a very profitable video business. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:36 pmApple @ Work: ASBMUtil brings a native macOS app to the Apple Business experience
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Apple Business and Apple School Manager are foundational to modern Apple device deployments. If you are deploying Macs, iPads, or iPhones in the enterprise, you spend a lot of time in these portals. The problem is that the web interface can be incredibly tedious when you are dealing with thousands of devices. As we’ve mentioned a few times, Apple released an official API for these services last year, opening the door to automation and new tools. A new native macOS app called ASBMUtil is one such example. more…01:00 pmMy top 3 tips for making an iPhone Home Screen that doesn’t suck
Creating a custom, minimalist iPhone Home Screen layout that works and looks better comes down to three easy tweaks. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)