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- 01:29 amBenchmarks show MacBook Neo rivaling more powerful cloud servers in database workloads
In an interesting test, DuckDB’s Gábor Szárnyas compared the 512GB MacBook Neo with a range of cloud servers to see how Apple’s new entry-level laptop performs on heavy database workloads. Here’s how it did. more…12:01 amMusi hands Apple big win as judge rules apps can be delisted 'with or without cause'
A lawsuit from music streaming app Musi suggested Apple had removed its app over unsubstantiated copyright claims, but it has been dismissed by courts with prejudice.Musi loses its lawsuit over App Store removalApps are removed from the App Store for many reasons, some less clear than others. However, a judge just ruled that Apple can remove an app from the App Store, "with or without cause."It's a significant win for Apple that sets precedence for future potential lawsuits. US District Judge Eumi Lee didn't just rule in Apple's favor — he tore Musi's case apart on multiple levels. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsTuesday March 1711:47 pmSquashing
CNBC’s headline is journalistic malpractice. The rest of their report is even worse.11:46 pmStreaming app Musi loses App Store case as judge rules Apple can delist apps at any time | 9 to 5 MacStreaming app Musi loses App Store case as judge rules Apple can delist apps at any time
When Apple removed the free music streaming app Musi from the App Store in 2024, the developers sued. This week, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice in what might become a landmark case related to App Store delistings. Here are the details. more…11:40 pmGet easy, effective Mac malware protection with Moonlock
Stay protected with our Mac virus scan deal. MacPaw's Moonlock offers powerful malware protection, privacy tools and clear guidance (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:50 pmApple Relaunches Background Security Improvements with WebKit Patch
Remember Rapid Security Responses? Apple renamed and relaunched them as Background Security Improvements, and the first one patches a WebKit flaw in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26.3.1. Here's what you need to know.10:40 pmApple Home hardware chief leaves for Oura
Brian Lynch hasn't been at Apple long, and he's left his position overseeing Apple's smart home hardware for a senior executive position at the smart ring maker Oura.Apple Home executive departs for Oura. Image source: AppleLike any company in Silicon Valley, Apple sees employee churn up and down its chain of command. Even executives depart for better pay or opportunities when they feel like it's time to move on from Apple.According to a report from Bloomberg, the latest departure is Brian Lynch. He was an engineering executive in charge of Apple Home hardware development. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:31 pmSecurity Bite: Your Instagram DMs were likely never encrypted to begin with
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations 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. Meta quietly updated its Instagram Help Center recently announcing that end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging will no longer be supported on the platform after May 8, 2026. If you have encrypted chats, you will want to export them before the deadline. The company’s official reasoning: low adoption. “Very few people were opting in to end-to-end encrypted messaging in DMs, so we’re removing this option from Instagram in the coming months,” a Meta spokesperson said. “Anyone who wants to keep messaging with E2EE can easily do that on WhatsApp.” That explanation could be technically true, but still a little hard to take seriously… more…10:31 pmApple executive overseeing home devices joins Oura
As reported by Bloomberg, Apple’s hardware chief for home devices, Brian Lynch, is leaving the company to join smart ring maker Oura. Here are the details. more…10:05 pmWhatsApp update brings the new profile tab to iOS users
Following a few weeks of testing, WhatsApp is officially rolling out the new profile tab to iOS users. Here are the details. more…09:38 pmApple can delist apps “with or without cause,” judge says in loss for Musi app
Judge tosses Musi case against Apple, sanctions lawyers for "mak[ing] up facts."09:37 pmApple TV announces new animated series from Academy Award-winning studio Cartoon Saloon | 9 to 5 MacApple TV announces new animated series from Academy Award-winning studio Cartoon Saloon
The new kids and family adventure premieres globally on April 24, featuring the voices of Brian Cox (Succession, Adaptation), and Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, Andor), among others. Here’s what to expect. more…08:43 pmUpgrading MacBook Neo to 1TB of storage takes serious skill
A MacBook Neo can be upgraded to 1TB of storage, but the DIY project isn't for amateurs. It's fascinating to watch, though. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:39 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 17, 2026 – MacBook Neo teardown, more on AirPods Max 2
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: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…08:28 pmDuckDuckGo adds reasoning models to its privacy-focused chatbot hub
Duck.ai now includes more powerful reasoning models, including GPT 5 mini for free users and GPT 5.2 for subscribers. Here are the details. more…08:26 pmApple's latest Background Security Improvement targets a WebKit flaw
A Background Security Improvement in iOS 26.3.1 fixes a WebKit issue in Safari that could break one of the web's most important safety rules.Apple has fixed a WebKit bug for Safari and other browsersApple released a Background Security Improvement on March 17 for iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, macOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.2. The update fixes a WebKit flaw that could let a malicious website bypass a key browser security rule.The company said the issue was caused by a cross-origin problem in the Navigation API and assigned it CVE-2026-20643. Apple addressed the flaw by improving input validation to stop harmful web content from breaking the browser's protections. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:22 pmiPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming this year
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch this fall, and alongside packing a variety of new features, there are three design changes reportedly coming. Here’s what rumors say to expect. more…08:00 pmApple rolls out first public Background Security Improvement for iPhone, iPad, and Mac | Mac Daily NewsApple rolls out first public Background Security Improvement for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple has quietly deployed its inaugural public Background Security Improvement, delivering targeted protection to iPhone, iPad, and Mac… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:55 pmiPhone 17e teardown shows you can switch most parts with an iPhone 16e
The iPhone 17e is as repairable as the very similarly-constructed iPhone 16e, to the point where you could transfer the MagSafe-equipped rear glass into its non-MagSafe predecessor.A torn-down iPhone 17e - Image Credit: iFixitThe traditional third-party teardowns following Apple's hardware releases usually show where the company has made big changes to its product designs. In the case of the iPhone 17e, the latest by the repair mavens at iFixit also shows just how similar it is to the previous model.When Apple introduced the iPhone 17e, the overall design was close to a carbon copy of the iPhone 16e, with some component changes and the inclusion of MagSafe support. The iFixit teardown proved that to be just the case. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:45 pmiFixit teardown shows iPhone 17e back panel can add MagSafe to iPhone 16e
After opening up the MacBook Neo a few days ago, iFixit is back with a full teardown of the new iPhone 17e, revealing a few surprising repair-friendly changes inside. Watch it below. more…