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- 09:22 pmiOS 26.2 will remove a key iPhone and Apple Watch feature in EU, per report
Apple’s ongoing efforts to comply with the EU’s DMA may soon bring the removal of a key feature. A new report says that iOS 26.2 will drop EU support for iPhones syncing Wi-Fi networks to Apple Watch. more…09:00 pmEarly Black Friday deal: M4 MacBook Air drops to $749 (lowest price ever)
The lowest M4 MacBook Air price on record is in effect now at Amazon, with the standard spec discounted to just $749.99 in the early Black Friday sale. Plus, save $250 on upgraded models.Amazon's early Black Friday MacBook Air deal slashes prices to just $749 - Image credit: AppleEarly Black Friday deals on MacBooks are in full swing, and Amazon's $250 discount on the current 13-inch MacBook Air is worth a peek.Save $250 on M4 MacBook Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:58 pmBerkshire may have sold more Apple shares in Q3
Berkshire Hathaway likely trimmed its massive stakes in Apple and Bank of America during the third quarter. While Berkshire made… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:58 pmYou’ll soon be able to share songs and lyrics from Apple Music to WhatsApp Status
Apple is working on a native integration between the Music app and WhatsApp Status. Here’s what that means. more…08:39 pmUpgrading Siri with Google Gemini will be $1 billion quick fix
The brains behind the upcoming AI-enhanced version of Siri will reportedly be provided by Google, not Apple’s own tech. For a hefty price. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:30 pmApple considers paying $1B per year to use Google Gemini in Siri
Apple's long-awaited revamp of Siri could use Google Gemini's smarts, with the move to improve the digital assistant potentially costing Apple $1 billion per year.The Siri revamp could be crucial to the iPhone's futureApple customers have been waiting for an upgrade of Siri that was promised as part of Apple Intelligence, but has yet to materialize. If a report on Wednesday is accurate, Apple is getting closer to signing a deal with Google to Gemini to make Siri better.People familiar with Apple's AI work speaking to Bloomberg claim that the search giant's model will be used to power Siri functions in 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:28 pmApple Original Films plots turbulent thriller 'The Flick' about survival at 30,000 feet | AppleInsiderApple Original Films plots turbulent thriller 'The Flick' about survival at 30,000 feet
Apple Original Films has picked up "The Flick", a tense new thriller about an air traffic controller who must guide a passenger to safety after disaster strikes midair.Apple's next original film is an air traffic thrillerBased on an unpublished short story by writer Matt Hickey, The Flick follows Sonny Braden, an air traffic controller on the edge of burnout. He picks up a distress call from a plane whose pilot has gone unconscious.A pregnant passenger is now at the controls as storms close in and fuel runs low. Braden has to guide her through an impossible landing while fighting his own exhaustion and guilt. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:20 pmiOS 26.2 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming
Apple has new iPhone features in the works for iOS 26.2, the next major software update that’s currently in beta testing. Here’s the expected release date for iOS 26.2. more…07:33 pmApple nears $1 billion Google deal for custom Gemini model to power Siri
Bloomberg is reporting new details on the partnership between Apple and Google to have Gemini power the revamped Siri next year. Here are the details. more…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 article