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- Wednesday February 11
- 10:01 amApple Tightens Their Grip on the Market for Tablets As Demand For iPad Rises
In an Omdia research, Apple’s lead in the worldwide market for tablets late last year has been shown to have expanded with the rebound of shipments. Reportedly, Shipments for global tablets have achieved 162 million units last year with a 9.8% annual growth. Apple was a significant factor to the late year growth of the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.09:59 amTeardown Video For AirTag 2 Shared By iFixit
A teardown video for the AirTag 2 shared by iFixit unraveled what’s new with Apple’s tracking accessory. The AirTag is an Apple accessory you can put on valuables like a bag, device, keys and more. You can then track your belongings on your iPhone in the Find My app to lessen the stress of the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.08:00 amChoose screen time that encourages exploration instead of constant stimulation — this app is a flat $45 | MacworldChoose screen time that encourages exploration instead of constant stimulation — this app is a flat $45
Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Pok Pok for $44.97 with code PLAY for up to 10 devices and give kids ages 2–8 a calm, ad-free, Montessori-inspired screen experience focused on creativity and learning. Helping kids build a healthy relationship with screens isn’t easy, particularly when so many apps are noisy, overstimulating, or ad-driven. Pok Pok takes a slower, more intentional approach, offering a screen experience designed for young children to explore creatively and independently. Through February 22, a lifetime Pok Pok subscription covering up to 10 devices is available for $44.97 (MSRP $250) with promo code PLAY. Pok Pok is a Montessori-inspired app for kids ages 2 to 8. Instead of levels or winning, it focuses on open-ended digital play that encourages creativity, curiosity, and hands-on problem-solving. The activities are simple, intuitive, and support early learning in areas like STEM, numbers, language, and spatial reasoning. It’s ad-free, easy to use offline, and there are no in-app purchases. Each digital toy in Pok Pok is designed to grow with your child. From exploring space and dinosaurs to tinkering with shapes or making music, the experience is meant to be relaxing and rewarding. The visuals are hand-drawn, the music is gentle, and everything is designed to avoid overstimulation. There’s no pressure to win or finish, just the freedom to explore and learn. You can use one account across up to 10 devices, and new toys and seasonal content are added regularly. Kids can navigate the app on their own, but it also works well as a co-play experience, especially for younger users just starting out. Use code PLAY by February 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get a Pok Pok lifetime subscription for $44.97. Pok Pok: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.04:10 amHow to bring back macOS Launchpad with this neat command-line tool
Apple power users on macOS Tahoe are deliberately undoing parts of Apple's latest interface overhaul in order to remove the Liquid Glass design.Bring back Launchpad to macOS TahoeThere's an unofficial workaround that brings back the classic Launchpad app grid and reduces Liquid Glass's heavy translucency. The tool allows users to enjoy macOS Tahoe's performance and feature updates without fully embracing its new visual style.Liquid Glass looks polished in screenshots and marketing videos, with layered blur and reflections giving a sense of depth and motion. In daily use, those effects can feel intrusive, particularly on large displays or detailed wallpapers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:22 am600 companies in Japan want the Epic treatment — a free ride in Apple's ecosystem
Apple set up alternative app stores and external payments in Japan similar to how it is being handled in the EU, but developers say it has "no economic incentive" and want to pay nothing to Apple.iOS in Japan has been opened up to alternative app stores, but there's a problemAn ongoing snafu between Apple, Epic, and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has led to an injunction forcing Apple to allow external payments without collecting a commission. While that is being appealed in the US, developers in Japan want similar treatment.According to a report from The Japan News, seven IT-related industry groups comprising over 600 companies released a statement asking Apple and Google to eliminate new commissions. They mean the ones for alternative app marketplaces and externally linked purchases that were forced into place by the Mobile Software Competition Law (MSCL). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:22 amTim Cook promises Apple will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary
Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, which means this year marks the company’s 50th anniversary. In a recent all-hands meeting with employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased that Apple is planning a celebration for this historic milestone. more…Tuesday February 1011:27 pm1 in 4 smartphones active worldwide is an iPhone
Apple has a much larger global active installed base than any rival, with about one in four active smartphones being an iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:07 pmDiscord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still bad
Discord is relying on algorithmic data analysis and third-party vendors to handle age verification, but it has clarified that not everyone will be met with explicit age checks.Everyone is treated as a child on Discord until they try to access adult contentThe latest update from Discord's safety team seems to be a big step back from its earlier promise, though not much has actually changed. The controversial move will have everyone's account set to teen by default, and while some will need to do age verification via face or ID scan, not everyone will.This "clarification" was issued after mass pushback about the moderation changes taking place on the social platform. Discord says it has used this system in the UK and Australia since the end of 2025 and is now rolling it out globally to meet regulatory requirements for online services. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:40 pmiPhone full again? This $30 photo backup stick fixes it instantly.
The Photo Backup Stick Omega Universal packs 64GB of storage and tips for USB-C, Lightning and micro USB. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:30 pmJapan tech groups say Apple’s new payment rules are ‘not a viable option’ for developers | 9 to 5 MacJapan tech groups say Apple’s new payment rules are ‘not a viable option’ for developers
Following a recent change to multiple App Store rules in Japan, a coalition representing more than 600 local companies is calling for further regulatory action. Here are the details. more…10:05 pmiPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max starting prices expected to remain unchanged – analysts | Mac Daily NewsiPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max starting prices expected to remain unchanged – analysts
Many investors assume Apple will have to raise prices on the iPhone 18 line as a result [of increasing DRAM prices]. But increasingly… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:51 pmFind My outage & iCloud issues hit users once again
Apple has acknowledged that users may be encountering issues with iCloud services, Photos sync, or an outright outage with Find My on Tuesday afternoon.Another services outage has affected usersEverything you do on an iPhone touches some kind of service, which can experience an outage from time to time. If you noticed that a file just won't sync, or you can't see your friend's location, it's because of an ongoing issue.According to Apple's System Status page, various iCloud services began facing issues around 2:02 p.m. ET and Find My saw a full outage that began at 3:04 p.m. ET. Users attempting to utilize those features could encounter errors or endless loading. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:50 pmCrossOver 26 update adds compatibility for blockbuster 'Expedition 33' and 'HellDivers 2' | AppleInsiderCrossOver 26 update adds compatibility for blockbuster 'Expedition 33' and 'HellDivers 2'
The newly updated CrossOver 26 for macOS Tahoe updates WINE, bringing the award-winning "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," "HellDivers 2," and many more to Mac gamers.CrossOver 26 now available for MacCrossOver is a Windows compatibility layer for macOS and Linux, designed to enable Mac users to run both productivity applications and games. According to the devs, this version includes Wine 11, which by itself brings over 6,000 changes for better game and application compatibility.It also includes D3DMetal 3.0, DXMT v0.72, Wine Mono 10.4.1, and vkd3d 1.18. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:48 pmDiscord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout…kind of
Yesterday Discord announced that users would soon be required to have their age verified or be restricted to teen-level access on the service. Today, there’s a follow-up post from Discord that backtracks some on the expected impact of its new policy. more…09:34 pm2025 sales surge means one in four smartphones on Earth is an iPhone
It was a good year for smartphone sales, but Apple in particular took home all of the accolades with its iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 series performing so well across 2025.iPhone 17 demand helped drive iPhone sales in 2025The charts keep moving in an upward direction with the Q1 2026 earnings showing a record $143.8 billion in revenue. That was primarily driven by iPhone demand, which was high in spite of pundits' arguments about Apple's place in the AI race.According to a report from Counterpoint Research, Apple's iPhone makes up one of every four smartphones on Earth. The smartphone market grew by 2% overall in 2025, and eight OEMs now have over 200 million users in their install base. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:28 pmVSCO’s Film 02 preset Pack available for Adobe Lightroom as a limited-time release
The updated pack emulates classic analog film stocks, including Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford, and now supports modern cameras. Here’s how to install it. more…09:22 pmApple experiencing outages with iCloud, Photos, Find My, more
Apple’s system status page has confirmed ongoing issues with a variety of web services, including iCloud, Photos, Find My, and more. more…09:11 pmNew MacBook Air coming soon: Here’s what we know
While the MacBook Pro is stealing headlines, Apple’s most popular laptop is also set to get an upgrade soon. Here’s everything we know about the next-generation MacBook Air. more…08:59 pmApple removing ‘iTunes Wish List’ feature, here’s how to migrate selections
The legacy iTunes Wish List feature for saving movies and TV shows to buy or rent later is “going away soon,” according to Apple. For customers with items still saved to an iTunes Wish List, Apple is providing one last chance to migrate to the modern equivalent. more…08:28 pmGF Securities: Apple supply chain survey suggests ‘solid outlook’
Apple remains in focus on Tuesday after GF Securities reported that a recent survey of Apple's supply chain points to a “solid outlook.” The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.