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- Monday February 09
- 08:29 pmApple’s new ‘MacBook’ is coming: Here’s every rumored feature
Apple is rumored to have a brand new ‘MacBook’ launching soon—a Mac laptop with no Air or Pro suffix. Here’s everything we know right now. more…08:10 pmIt sounds like Apple will continue a positive CarPlay trend around iOS 27
When Apple previewed “next-generation CarPlay” in 2022, it felt like Apple froze development of the CarPlay version actually used by drivers. Eventually, next-gen CarPlay became CarPlay Ultra, and CarPlay for non-Aston Martin drivers rapidly started to see new improvements again. Now it sounds like that trend will continue either before or as part of iOS 27. more…08:07 pmUpgrade your Apple Home architecture before the old one gets killed on Tuesday
Apple will be killing off its original Apple Home architecture on February 10, and it won't matter if you're on old software. Do this to upgrade HomeKit and keep your smart home devices running normally.You really should upgrade your Apple Home, if you haven't already. In May 2025, Apple said it will be cutting support for its original Apple Home architecture as part of what was known as iOS 19, now iOS 26. After postponing it in November, Apple is now preparing to shut off the architecture on February 10, 2026.Home users have had plenty of time to upgrade the architecture already, but now it's down to the wire. By the end of the day on Tuesday, February 10, support for the older architecture will end, while the newer architecture will continue as usual. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:03 pmApple’s iPhone 17e expected to deliver faster performance and improved efficiency
Apple's 2026 product offensive is kicking off with the iPhone 17e, an eagerly awaited refresh to its entry-level smartphone lineup that… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:59 pmDOJ faces investigation over removal of ICE-tracking apps from the App Store
POLITICO reports that House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has launched an investigation into whether the Department of Justice pressured Apple and Google to remove ICEBlock and similar apps from the App Store and Play Store. Here are the details. more…07:51 pmMagSafe Monday: This battery can power everything from your iPhone to your Macbook Air
Battery technology has somewhat finally caught up with our devices and mobility. For a long time, if you wanted enough power to charge a MacBook Air or fast charge an iPhone, you had to carry a really heavy brick. You accepted the bulk because we needed the power. The CUKTECH 15 Air aims to solve that problem. It offers 65-watt charging speeds and a surprisingly slim design, making it a perfect companion for your mobile office. more…07:49 pmStudio Display 2 coming soon with at least four big changes
Apple first launched the Studio Display in March 2022 and it hasn’t received an update since then. That could be about to change, however, as rumors suggest the Studio Display 2 is imminent with at least four key changes… more…07:15 pmAI in Xcode, folds in iPhones [Cult of Mac podcast No. 6]
On the latest episode of the 'Cult of Mac' podcast: Apple adds AI coding tools to Xcode and ponders making two different folding iPhones. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:08 pmThe Apple Car lives through the Ferrari Luce
Macworld If you’ve ever wondered what could’ve been with the Apple Car, you’ll now be able to satisfy your curiosity a bit. Ferrari on Monday announced the Luce, the company’s first electric vehicle. And the main designer behind the car’s cabin and controls is LoveFrom, the company headed by Apple’s former Chief Design Officer Jony Ive. Ferrari has posted several images of what the interior looks like, and you can’t help but think that this is a glimpse into how the Apple Car could have looked. Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari The look of the graphics and fonts is quintessential Ive, though some control panels seem more crowded than you expect. Ferrari’s announcement of a documentary about the Luce states that Ive was involved in “key interface components,” but it’s not clear to what extent he was involved. Did he only design the software UI? Or did he have input into the hardware, such as the steering assembly, or the (very cool) key dock and the (also very cool) overhead control panel? One noticeable omission from the announcement is that there are no exterior shots of the car body whatsoever. Ferrari is saving that for the full launch in May. We also don’t know how much it will cost, but we’re expecting it to be well out of our price range. Ferrari has a marketing video for the Luce, where you don’t actually see anything significant about the car, but you do hear a lot of marketing speak. At the 5:02 mark, you can see Jony Ive himself, looking at…something. It was only recently that the public got acknowledgement (but not directly from Apple) that the Apple Car was a real project. It was expected to be a luxury vehicle (think BMW, not Ferrari) and possibly self-driving. But after years of working in secrecy, the project was killed two years ago. It looks like many of the ideas Ive had for the Apple Car have been brought to life, thanks to Ferrari.07:00 pmApple’s groundbreaking low-cost MacBook is coming soon
Apple's low-cost MacBook is coming soon. This all-new MacBook is the company's highly anticipated entry-level laptop poised to shake up… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:50 pmiOS 27 will be a critical update — will your iPhone support it?
Numerous iOS 26 bugs make iOS 27 more important than ever. Here's what we know about which iPhone will get an update. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:49 pmAirPods 4 dropped under $100 just in time for Valentine’s Day
Macworld If you still haven’t gotten a gift for your significant other, today’s deal has you covered. Forget expensive chocolate and flowers and get a pair of AirPods 4 for just $99 at Amazon right now, a $30 discount and the best price we’ve seen this year. This is the version of AirPods 4 without ANC, but they’re no less of a winner. From crisp audio quality to a wireless charging case, these earbuds are designed to make your life so much better. Plus, they also improved the call clarity since we know you’d rather have the buds in than put a crick in your neck holding up the phone to your ear. With hands-free Siri support, the upcoming iOS 26.4 update will be better than ever. And did we mention the buds have up to 30 hours of playback? Because they do, and you’ll be grooving for days before needing a recharge. So go treat the special someone in your life and grab these AirPods for $99 before the price jumps back up. Buy now at Amazon06:05 pmiOS 27 will reportedly focus on fixes over features
Macworld Last year’s batch of “26” OS updates was dominated by the launch of Liquid Glass, Apple’s transparency-themed cross-platform design language. Liquid Glass, sadly, was not universally embraced, with some users finding it confusing or even illegible. And the company eventually had to offer a way to turn off some of its most extreme visual effects. Apple fans are now starting to think about the 2027 updates that will be announced at WWDC in June and rolled out to the public in the fall, and a small clue to what we can expect was offered in a new report this weekend. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman noted that in this year’s iOS 27 update, “Apple will be focused on improving the nuts-and-bolts performance of the software.” In other words, the company will prioritize fixing what’s there rather than adding new things, whether that means new features or interface changes. That should, hopefully, mean fewer bugs and speedier performance for iPhone owners. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard iOS 27 will be more of a maintenance release skin to Mac OS X Snow Leopard. That’s not to say there won’t be any new features in iOS 27. Apple broadcasts the keynote presentation at the start of WWDC, with the iPhone generally getting the most stage time, and Craig Federighi will need something to talk about. (Although Gurman says this year’s WWDC will be “a fairly muted affair.”) And it looks likely that Siri will be the flagship talking point. The next version of Siri, offering the contextual capabilities first advertised at WWDC 2024 and based on Google Gemini AI tech, is expected to finally roll out in iOS 26.4 within a matter of weeks. But another Siri update will follow closely on its heels. Gurman says we’ll get our first glimpse of chatbot Siri, codenamed Campos, as part of the iOS 27 announcements at WWDC 2026. To keep up with all the latest news and rumors, bookmark our regularly updated iOS 27 superguide.06:01 pmApple CEO Cook: We’re making huge investments in AI. We are all in.
This past Thursday, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook held a companywide meeting where he discussed artificial intelligence… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:53 pmApple Music lets you get 3 free months and import your music library, here’s how
Apple Music had a big presence at the Super Bowl, promoting two offers for potential switchers: the ability to transfer your music library and playlists, plus get three months free. Here are the details. more…05:42 pmPrice cut: Get Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC for less than $100
This discounted lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2024 is a great alternative to pricey monthly fees. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:05 pm10 great Valentine’s Day gift picks from Apple
Apple offers a great list of gift ideas. We chose 10 great Valentine's Day gifts for you to consider for your sweetheart. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:05 pm10 great Valentine’s Day gift picks from Apple
Apple offers a great list of gift ideas. We chose 10 great Valentine's Day gifts for you to consider for your sweetheart. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:02 pmNew 14- and 16-inch M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max MacBook Pro models and M5 MacBook Air coming soon | Mac Daily NewsNew 14- and 16-inch M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max MacBook Pro models and M5 MacBook Air coming soon
Apple has several new Macs on the horizon soon, including refreshed 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros equipped with M5 Pro and M5 Max… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:52 pmReport: New Macs are coming soon (for real this time)
Macworld In the latest episode of “New Mac Watch,” Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports in his weekly Power On newsletter that the new laptops we’ve all been waiting for–the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros and the M5 MacBook Air–are “coming shortly.” As has been previously reported, Gurman reiterated that the laptops’ release is tied to OS 26.3, which is expected to be released early this week. In his latest report, Gurman now says that a product launch tied to that OS cycle “is currently slated for as early as the week of March 2.” The current M4 Pro and Max MacBook Pros have been in short supply for weeks, indicating that a new release is imminent. The current M4 MacBook Air was released on March 5 of 2025, so a March 2 release of the M5 MacBook Air fits with its annual release cycle. Gurman’s latest report also mentions the new low-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip, but he doesn’t say whether the laptop will be part of this release cycle. He addresses its release with a vague “in the first half of the year.” Gurman covered the rest of the Mac lineup in his report, stating that the upgraded Mac Studio “shouldn’t arrive too long after the spring Mac refresh.” The Mac mini is also due for a 2026 release, but Gurman didn’t offer a timeline. A new Studio Display is coming this year, as well, he says. In addition to this round of M5 Macs, the second half of 2026 will be marked by the release of the redesigned, M6-based MacBook Pro, featuring a touchscreen OLED. Stay tuned to Macworld for the latest information on all of the upcoming releases.