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- Thursday March 12
- 08:30 amMacworld Podcast: MacBook Neo review
Macworld We have the new MacBook Neo, and we put it through its paces. Is Apple’s new laptop worth your money? Tune in and find out! This is episode 974 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 974 on YouTube Listen to episode 974 on Apple Podcast08:00 amAirTag tech, but make it wallet-friendly — and on sale for just $24
Macworld TL;DR: Love Apple’s Find My tracking but hate the chunky AirTag shape? The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card fits in your wallet and is just $23.99. Apple’s Find My technology was a fantastic game-changer for tracking your stuff. But their shape is really not practical. That’s why the MagTag slim tracker card is the new game-changer. Instead of a weirdly round puck, this tracker is shaped like a credit card and just 1.5mm thin, so it slides neatly into your wallet, passport pouch, backpack, or luggage tag without creating a bulge. Even better, it still works seamlessly with the Apple Find My app, which means you can locate your belongings using Apple’s massive global device network. If you leave something behind, MagTag can send instant separation alerts, letting you know your wallet or bag didn’t make it out the door with you. And if something gets misplaced nearby, you can trigger a loud beep to help you find it faster. The card also features a built-in keyring hole, so you can attach it to keys, kids’ backpacks, luggage tags, or ID lanyards. Unlike many trackers, MagTag includes a rechargeable battery that lasts up to five months and charges wirelessly with any Qi charger. Don’t miss grabbing this MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card while it’s just $23.99 (MSRP $59.99). MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card – Works with Apple Find My AppSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.04:39 amiPhone 18 Pro may skip a price hike — and that’s a bigger deal than you think
Memory shortages are pushing smartphone prices higher, but Apple appears ready to hold the line with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:14 amHow well does the new MacBook Neo handle gaming? Andrew Tsai tested 10 games to find out | 9 to 5 MacHow well does the new MacBook Neo handle gaming? Andrew Tsai tested 10 games to find out
From AAA games native to the Mac, to Windows games running through translation layers, to Switch emulated games, Andrew Tsai set out to find whether the MacBook Neo can actually run games well. Here’s how it did. more…02:13 amBartender for Mac is good again, and my menu bar is very thankful
Following months of playing whack-a-mole with bugs stemming from changes Apple made to the menu bar’s underlying structure in macOS Tahoe, the developers behind Bartender seem to have, at last, gotten things under control. more…01:04 amLatest iOS 15 & iOS 16 updates target Coruna exploit affecting older devices
Apple has virtually eliminated the remaining addressable iPhones being targeted by the Coruna exploit being traded around the black market — that is, if you update your iPhone.iPhone 8 is among the older iPhones patched with Apple's latest updatesAn exploit potentially developed by the US government leaked to the black market and has been used to target iPhone users globally. Bad actors that get their hands on the malicious Coruna exploit have modified it to perform other tasks, like draining crypto accounts.Apple has shared that iOS 15.8.7 and iOS 16.7.15 updates that went out Wednesday afternoon directly target the Coruna exploit. It was previously patched via iOS 17.2 on December 11, 2023, but the latest updates mean devices back to iPhone 6s are covered. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:15 amModifier Key Order for Keyboard Shortcuts
The correct order is Fn, Control, Option, Shift, Command — regardless if you’re using the words or the glyphs.12:13 amApple confirms today’s iOS and iPadOS updates for older devices address the Coruna exploit | 9 to 5 MacApple confirms today’s iOS and iPadOS updates for older devices address the Coruna exploit
Apple has detailed the security content for iOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, iPadOS 16.7.15, and iPadOS 15.8.7, confirming that the updates address the Coruna vulnerability disclosed last week by Google and iVerify. Here are the details. more…Wednesday March 1111:08 pmFriday Night Baseball coming back to Apple TV for its fifth season on March 27
Subscribers of the Apple TV streaming service will once again be able to join Friday Night Baseball games, with the 2026 season kicking off on March 27.Friday Night Baseball is returning to Apple TV on March 27.Apple's dedication to sports-related content remains as strong as ever. After confirming that Apple TV would offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, the iPhone maker has now revealed when the weekly doubleheader is set to return for its fifth season.Apple and Major League Baseball have revealed the scheduling for games from March through June 2026. The season is set to start with a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros, along with the Cleveland Guardians competing against the Seattle Mariners Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:31 pmNew iOS and iPadOS security updates arrive for older Apple hardware
While all eyes are on iOS 26 and its latest features, Apple hasn't forgotten about its older products, as iOS 15 and iOS 16 just received an update.New updates for iOS 16 and iOS 15 have been made available.Following the release of macOS 26.3.2, which included fixes specific to the MacBook Neo, Apple has deployed yet another set of software updates. This time, though, it's intended for significantly older products.To be more specific, the iPhone maker has released iOS 15.8.7, with the build number 19H411, along with iOS 16.7.15, which bears the build number 20H380. Their iPadOS counterparts received new versions as well, bringing important security and bug fixes to a variety of devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:03 pmFolding iPhone may take a major step toward iPad-style productivity
The upcoming folding iPhone's multitasking features reportedly including split-screen capabilities for improved productivity. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:01 pmApple rolls out iOS and iPadOS updates for older devices
Apple is rolling out system updates for older iPhones and iPads that are no longer supported by the latest versions of iOS and iPadOS. Here are the details. more…09:55 pmiPhone Fold expected to feature iPad UI when open, including side-by-side multitasking | Mac Daily NewsiPhone Fold expected to feature iPad UI when open, including side-by-side multitasking
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone will incorporate significant updates to the iOS operating system. These changes will introduce iPad-style… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:38 pmiPhone Fold rumored to offer side-by-side iPad-like app multitasking
Apple is expected to revamp the iOS multitasking system specifically for the iPhone Fold, with a left-hand side bar and side-by-side app views being among the rumored changes.The iPhone Fold will allegedly offer side-by-side multitasking.Following a rumor saying the iPhone Flip was canceled, we now have new claims about Apple's first foldable iPhone, or more specifically, its multitasking system.Rumors of an iPhone with a folding display began popping up in 2017, with a report estimating that mass production of its screens would begin in 2020. While that ultimately never came to be, more recent rumors suggest the device is on track to debut in late 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:58 pmWhich iPad is right for you? Here’s what Apple has to say
Over the years, buying an iPad has become an increasingly confusing task. With multiple models and overlapping features and accessories, there’s no longer a clear-cut way to recommend one iPad for one type of user. Still, Apple does have a general idea of how it sees the iPad lineup and who each model is meant for. more…08:26 pmiPhone Fold expected to include new app features, including side-by-side multitasking
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming this fall, and Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has new information about how the interface will work. Notably, it sounds like the iPhone Fold (or whatever Apple calls the new phone) will allow you to run two apps side-by-side. more…08:21 pmApple publishes repair manuals for the iPhone 17e, new MacBooks, iPads, more
Following today’s launch of several products, Apple updated its Self Service Repair Store with manuals for users looking to repair their devices themselves. Here are the details. more…08:21 pmSeverance season 3 is coming: Here’s everything we know right now
It’s been nearly a year since Severance’s season 2 finale left viewers reeling. Here’s everything we know so far about Severance season 3 and when to expect its Apple TV premiere. more…08:03 pmPC Mag reviews Apple’s iPhone 17e: ‘Entry-level price, premium feel’
Apple's iPhone 17e is a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup. At the heart of iPhone 17e is the latest-generation… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:46 pmPerplexity's Personal Computer lets AI agents access your Mac mini's files
Perplexity is bringing its AI closer to its users, with a new Personal Computer that combines its agentic AI platform with a Mac mini's local applications. This may be too much AI for some people.How Perplexity is illustrating its Personal Computer - Image Credit: PerplexityAt the end of February, Perplexity rolled out Perplexity Computer, a so-called digital worker that uses the same software stack and other sub-agents just like a person would. That concept has now been expanded to run more locally to the user.Announced via a meandering and navel-gazing X post by Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, the Personal Computer is a version of Perplexity Computer that handles things on a nearby computer. Srinivas directly name-checks the Mac mini as a platform it could run on, with the entire thing able to merge both the work of Perplexity Computer and a user's local files. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums