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- 05:28 pmJohn Ternus could borrow from Microsoft’s playbook to reinvigorate Apple
Microsoft recently announced something rather interesting – a voluntary employee buyout. In short, if your age and tenure at the company add up to 70 or greater, you’re able to voluntarily leave the company, retire early, and receive a (likely) hefty payout. It’s a less hostile form of layoffs, and while I don’t think Apple would implement it for the same reasons as Microsoft, I think it could serve a unique purpose for transforming the company. more…05:20 pmWhat to expect from Apple's Q2 2026 earnings on April 30
Apple will announce its second-quarter financial results for 2026 on April 30. Here's what happened in the quarter, and what analysts think is going to be revealed.Apple CEO Tim CookThe Q2 2026 financial results will be shared by Apple in a press release on April 30. A short time after, at 5 P.M. Eastern, it will hold its usual analyst and investor conference call.That call will involve both current CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh discussing the quarter and providing guidance for future quarters. There will also be questions from analysts about the quarter and expectations for Q3 and beyond. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:04 pmThe new iPhones have a problem turning back on after the battery runs out
Last night, my iPhone Air battery went to zero about 11 PM. I plugged in the USB-C charging cable within seconds of it shutting down, assuming it would immediately boot up again, like you expect. But it didn’t. Minutes passed and nothing happened. There was no low battery indicator visible on the screen; the display was just black. It was like the phone was dead. It turns out this is a thing. There are several threads online with posts from other iPhone owners describing the exact same issue, seemingly across all iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models … more…03:50 pmWhy the timing of Apple’s CEO transition matters
On September 1st, 2026, John Ternus will officially become Apple’s CEO. Here’s why that timing maters for both Ternus and Apple. more…03:19 pmAnker’s Prime 25W MagSafe stand is an ideal 3-in-1 charger for iPhone [Hands-on]
If you’re in the market for an excellent 3-in-1 charging stand to use with your Apple devices, Anker’s new 3-in-1 Prime MagSafe charger could be an excellent pick. It offers 25W MagSafe charging with Qi2.2 support for iPhone, as well as support for Apple Watch and AirPods – making it an excellent pick for Apple users. more…03:08 pmApple's AI push alone will generate three new hardware categories
The long-awaited Apple Home Hub and more will finally arrive thanks to the revamped Apple Foundation Models trained by Google Gemini. The release window is still in question, though.Apple's Home Hub tablet will attach to various products via magnetsThere have been rumors about various AI-centered products for years. However, their release has been pushed back with each Apple Intelligence upgrade delay.According to the Power On newsletter, Apple is focused on releasing three AI-powered smart home products. This is repeat information shared on Thursday with details that have been repeated ad nauseam since the products have been ready for production for some time. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:42 pmGiant folding iPad may remain an unreleased experiment
While the iPhone Fold is nearing launch, the future of the often-rumored folding iPad is still in question, as it may never actually make it to consumer hands.What a large folding iPad could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe rumor mill has been infatuated by the idea of the folding iPhone, which is widely believed to be on the way later in 2026. However, Apple has also been working on another foldable device with less chance of becoming a reality.Writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, the foldable iPad is a real thing being developed behind closed doors. Described as a tablet with a super-sized 20-inch display, it has been a priority of incoming CEO John Ternus while in his hardware chief role. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:35 pmToday in Apple history: It’s the beginning of the end for Mac OS Copland
On April 26, 1996, a key exec behind Apple's eagerly anticipated, but much delayed, Mac OS Copland operating system for Mac left the company. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pm4 reasons you should stop tracking Apple’s sleep score
Is tracking your rest with the Apple Watch sleep score helpful? Here are four ways it might make your day worse, plus how to deactivate it. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:00 amYou don’t need a scanner anymore — just this $25.97 app
Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to iScanner for $25.97 (MSRP $199.90) and scan, edit, and manage documents directly from your phone. There’s always that moment when you need to scan something — a receipt, a form, a contract — and suddenly you’re stuck without a printer, a scanner, or the patience to deal with either. Taking a photo works… until it doesn’t. That’s where something more purpose-built starts to make sense. This iScanner App lifetime subscription is down to $25.97 (MSRP $199.90), turning your phone into a full-on document hub. Instead of snapping messy photos, iScanner automatically detects edges, straightens pages, and cleans up the image so your scans actually look like proper documents. It can export files in multiple formats like PDF, Word, or JPG, and even pulls text from scans using OCR so you can edit or search them later. The app also doubles as a lightweight editor and file manager, so you can sign documents, organize files, and keep everything in one place. iScanner turns your phone into the ultimate document hub Scan documents, IDs, receipts, and notes in seconds Convert files to PDF, Word, Excel, and more Edit, sign, annotate, or merge documents Use AI tools to clean up scans and extract text Organize everything with folders and secure storage It’s built for real-life use — quick scans on the go, not perfect desk setups. Until May 3, grab a lifetime subscription to iScanner for $25.97 and stop fighting with your home scanner. iScanner App: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:58 amSave $200 on 15-inch MacBook Air M5 with more RAM, storage
Save $200 on multiple M5 15-inch MacBook Air configurations with RAM and/or storage upgrades. Grab the lowest prices on record.Save $200 on popular M5 MacBook Air 15-inch configurations.B&H's month-end 15-inch MacBook Air sale is going on now, and the Apple Authorized Reseller is slashing $200 off several best-selling configurations with memory upgrades and/or bumps up in storage.Save $200 on 15" MacBook Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsSaturday April 2508:23 pmiVanky FusionDock Max 2 review: Hugely better value the second time around
The iVanky FusionDock Max 2 adds a massive 23 ports, can support up to four displays if your Mac can, and is a formidable Thunderbolt 5 dock that improves on the original in utility as well as value for money.iVanky FusionDock Max 2In March 2024, AppleInsider reviewed the iVanky FusionDock Max 1. While we enjoyed the massive amount of ports, but its nosebleed pricing at the time and very limited selection of ideal host computers made it not the best option.A lot has happened since then, not the least of which is Thunderbolt 5 on Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘InnerPulse’ is an in depth, private, and on-device mood tracker
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Mood tracking apps can be really important and useful, whether you want to be more mindful – or if you need to track it for your therapist. That said, lots of apps either charge a subscription, are lacking in depth, or don’t have everything you might need. InnerPulse aims to solve that, while keeping privacy at the center. more…07:00 pmTim Cook, John Ternus and the best Apple transition ever [Cult of Mac podcast No. 17]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: Tim Cook really is stepping down from his CEO role at Apple! We discuss the past and the future. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:56 pmApple Vision Pro suffered from indecisive leadership – here’s how it could change
Apple Vision Pro has been one of the most perplexing Apple product launches in recent history. It’s meant to serve as the beginning of an all new product category for Apple – and more importantly – the next generation of computing. And yet, it feels like a complete afterthought to the company. Under John Ternus, I’m slightly hopeful that we can start to see the product live up to its full potential – though there’s also reason to be skeptical. more…02:34 pmThe next iPad could sport a new naming scheme, thanks to new interview insight
It’s been well over a year since Apple debuted its last entry-level iPad, powered by the A16 chipset. The company will likely release a new version with an A18 chip in the coming months, but there’s a bigger question to be answered – what will they call it? more…01:43 pmApple @ Work: Is Safari the biggest shadow IT blind spot in your enterprise?
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. Over the last few weeks, I have talked a lot about shadow IT and how it is evolving. I recently did a webinar on AI as the new shadow IT, but there is another area Apple IT administrators need to consider: the web browser. A new report from Omdia, commissioned by Parallels, surveyed 400 IT and cybersecurity professionals and found that 68% of organizations are seeing an increase in browser-based security incidents. Since most enterprise SaaS apps are browser-based, it’s worth considering. more…01:30 pmToday in Apple history: Pixar gets out of the computer game
On April 25, 1990, Steve Jobs shut down Pixar's hardware division. This ended production of the pricey Pixar Image Computer immediately. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pm4 daily games I love to play in Apple News+ (and one I despise)
The daily games hiding inside the Apple News app are my favorite puzzles to play — available to News+ and Apple One Premier subscribers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:19 pmMassimo's Apple Watch ban complaint dismissed by U.S. District Court
Masimo's long-time lawsuit over Apple Watch patent infringement has encountered another setback, as a U.S. District Court filing reveals the complaint against the USITC will be dismissed with prejudice.Sensor on Apple Watch Series 9The USITC's (United States International Trade Commission) decision to deny a reinstatement of a ban on the Apple Watch has turned into a hurdle for Massimo in its long-running blood oxygen patent lawsuit against Apple. In an April 24 filing by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, a complaint against the USITC about a ban has been dealt with.The filing, detailing a complaint between Masimo and the ITC, as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, explains a brief history of the court's dealings with the ITC. While it doesn't mention the Apple Watch directly, it's all about the patent infringement suit with Apple and the implementation and dismissal of a ban. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums