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- 04:26 pmApple's entry-level iPhone 18 rumored to get 50% more RAM
Apple's iPhone 18 isn't expected to be announced until 2027, but buyers can perhaps look forward to a RAM upgrade similar to the one the iPhone 17 Pro got.The iPhone 18 could be getting a huge RAM upgradeApple is expected to switch up its iPhone release cadence this year, and it's bad news for budget-conscious buyers. It's expected that the entry-level iPhone 18 won't ship alongside the Pro models, leaving customers to wait until early 2027.But analyst Dan Nystedt believes that the wait might be worth it. In a new post on the X social network, Nystedt says that, in a first for the entry-level model, the iPhone 18 will come with 12GB of RAM. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:21 pmThe tiny iOS 26.4.2 update that arrived this week is actually a really big deal
Macworld Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 26.4.2, which, according to Apple, includes only a single security patch for “Notification Services.” While it seemed like a fairly innocuous fix for deleted notifications that “could be unexpectedly retained on the device,” it turns out that the flaw is a bigger deal than it seems. According to The Hacker News, the vulnerability was used by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a case in Texas. The FBI exploited the flaw to get Signal messages from a defendant’s iPhone, even though Signal had been deleted from the device. The site reports that the deleted messages were retrieved in connection with an attack on the Prairieland ICE detention center facility after the app was deleted, by taking advantage of copies of the content saved in the device’s push notification database. Signal is a messaging app with increased privacy controls, including end-to-end encryption, automatic message deletion, message history stored on-device instead of on servers, and code verification of messages. Signal is often used by journalists, government officials, and other users who want increased security. The flaw was important enough to Apple that it issued the iOS 26.4.2 update just to fix the vulnerability. If you are a Signal user, you should install the update as soon as possible (Settings > General > Software Update). The iPhone will need to restart. Learn more about iOS 26 in our superguide.04:16 pmiOS 26.5 will add new features to three popular iPhone apps
iOS 26.5 is coming very soon with a variety of brand new features for users. Here are the new iOS 26.5 features being added to three popular iPhone apps. more…04:11 pmApple Invites app gets biggest update yet with 7 new features
The new Apple Invites app updates add an iMessage app and give hosts more control and easier social media sharing. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:09 pmNorwegian Boating Licenses and Generational Law
My spitball idea for a generational law to keep more young people from ever starting a tobacco habit — and thus, nicotine addiction — would be through scaled taxation.04:04 pmThis free iPhone app from Cornell answers nature’s greatest springtime mystery
As I’m spending more time outside this spring, I keep having the same thought: “I wonder what kind of bird I’m hearing sing?” Birdsong is the sound of the season for me, and a free iPhone app is adding more color to the mystery. more…03:30 pmDeals: Most affordable new M5 Pro MacBook Pro $200 off, 1TB MacBook Air $150 off, Alpine and Trail Loops from $35, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Most affordable new M5 Pro MacBook Pro $200 off, 1TB MacBook Air $150 off, Alpine and Trail Loops from $35, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s most affordable new Elevation Lab cases from $9 each. Head below for a closer look. more…03:22 pmiPhone 18 rumored to get at least one new Pro-tier upgrade
All signs indicate that Apple’s base iPhone 18 will be missing from this fall’s flagship lineup, launching in early 2027 instead. But when it does arrive, it will reportedly come with at least one new Pro-tier upgrade: 12GB of RAM. more…03:21 pmApple’s iPad phaseout has begun
Macworld Later this year, the MacBook Pro is expected to undergo one of its most significant transformations ever with a touchscreen OLED display. At around the same time, the iPhone Fold will bring a tablet-sized screen to Apple’s handset for the first time. For years, Apple has resisted the temptation to replicate iPad features on its other devices. The iPad Pro can basically mimic a MacBook thanks to its M-series chip, Magic Keyboard, and iPadOS 26, but none of Apple’s other devices can compete with the iPad’s capabilities. The iPhone is too small. The Mac is too keyboard-centric. However, while Apple’s laptops and tablets have been largely evolving along parallel lines, they’re now seemingly en route to an intersection. The looming strategy shift suggests that Apple is thinking differently behind the scenes. iPads and MacBooks are actively borrowing hardware and software features from each other, and, at this pace, they could realistically become a single product within a few generations. Similar to how the iPhone rendered the iPod redundant, Apple’s upcoming touchscreen products appear to be starting to dig the iPad’s grave. A new Pro in town Over the past few years, Apple’s tablets have gained laptop-like features, allowing users to use them as hybrid desktop machines. The iPad Pro now boasts the latest M5 Mac chip, a landscape-positioned front camera, and support for the Magic Keyboard, which includes a responsive trackpad. The next-gen model could even introduce an advanced thermal management system to sustain more demanding processing. It’s pretty clear that Apple wants the iPad to look and function like a laptop at this point. Meanwhile, the redesigned MacBook Pro will likely offer a slimmer shell and OLED touchscreen, bringing its form factor closer to an iPad Pro. That’s not to mention that Apple code has revealed in the past that the company is testing 5G-enabled MacBooks, so the overhauled model could potentially pack an in-house cellular modem, too. A touchscreen MacBook is one step closer to making the iPad Pro irrelevant.Foundry So, in terms of hardware, we’re looking at two very similar machines. But hardware isn’t what sets the MacBook and iPad apart; it’s software. iPadOS 26 already introduced a ton of macOS features, including a proper cursor, a menu bar, traffic light buttons, background tasks, more flexible app windows, etc. The operating system now also runs certain desktop-class apps from Apple and third parties, such as pro media editors. Nevertheless, it’s ultimately a mobile OS that doesn’t support sideloading apps, Mac-only software, terminal commands, extensive file management, and so on. On the other hand, the touchscreen MacBook Pro will reportedly offer a touch-tuned UI that dynamically adapts to user input. The OS will seemingly offer larger buttons when users tap on the display and revert to the classic look when opting for point-and-click input. In this case, macOS 27 could effectively bridge the software gap between Macs and iPads by offering the best of both worlds: advanced desktop features and a simpler layout for touch controls. The Neo is the new Air With the MacBook Neo selling for $599 (or $499 from the education storefront), Apple is enticing students and youngsters to opt for a Mac instead of an iPad as their first school device. For the same price, they can either buy an 11-inch iPad Air or a MacBook Neo. For getting work done, the choice is obvious. Kids who might have wanted an iPad Air will likely opt for a MacBook Neo now.Foundry If the touchscreen Pro is successful, it’s almost certain to expand to the Air and the Neo, making it even harder to justify buying an entry-level iPad. We’ve seen it before with the iPhone X, which started as a higher-end model alongside the iPhone 8, but quickly expanded to cheaper iPhones, such as the iPhone XR and iPhone 11, and eventually the cheapest iPhone 16e. The same goes for the iPad mini, which is in danger of being eclipsed by the iPhone Fold. For one, iPadOS is increasingly gaining desktop-like features that make more sense on larger screens. And those who want a small book-like tablet will surely opt for an iPhone Fold instead, which is expected to cost roughly what you’d pay for a mini and an iPhone Pro. A slow demise It’s likely that the Mac will be around longer than the iPad.Foundry Of course, Apple isn’t just going to suddenly stop making iPads next year. While most of Apple’s revenue comes from iPhones, Services, wearables, and Macs, the iPad continues to dominate the tablet market, and it’s not going anywhere just yet. The touchscreen MacBook Pro launching later this year or in early 2027 is just another step. It took Apple some 15 years to retire the iPod following the original iPhone’s debut, and it will likely take a similar path here. But the writing is on the wall. After more than 15 years, the iPad is finally facing some serious competition, not from third-party tablet makers but from Apple itself. And as we’ve seen before, that story never ends well.03:01 pmApple preps custom ‘micro-curved’ OLED display on Twentieth Anniversary iPhone, eyeing bezel-less quad-curved design | Mac Daily NewsApple preps custom ‘micro-curved’ OLED display on Twentieth Anniversary iPhone, eyeing bezel-less quad-curved design
For the iPhone’s twentieth anniversary, Apple is turning to Samsung to develop a custom micro-curved OLED panel that promises to be both… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:39 pmWhat is Roblox? Everything you need to know
Released in 2006, Roblox grew from obscurity into a gaming juggernaut, with continued controversy about poor moderation and a monetization model that relies on children. Here's what you need to know about the game, last updated on April 24 2026.Roblox has seen fast growth during the pandemicRoblox is a video game and creation platform available on most mobile devices, consoles, and PCs. Players choose from experiences built by developers and can use in-app purchases for in-game content and other perks.Due to the platform's cutesy design and the freedoms it provides to players, Roblox has become a standout hit among children. The pandemic only spurred its growth as adults sought alternate incomes in development and children were stuck at home playing games. These forces combined to create the giant that Roblox is today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:36 pmApple TV’s twisted new comedy hailed as ‘unlike anything else on TV’
Widow’s Bay is a new Apple TV comedy from Parks and Recreation’s Katie Dippold that critics seem to love. Here’s what the first reviews say. more…02:18 pm‘We Don’t Serve Their Kind Here’
I think about this scene more and more lately.02:12 pmThis light-powered Mac keyboard just dropped to its lowest price ever
Macworld Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Don’t you just want to forget about batteries and charging cables for at least one device in your life? Because I know I do… If you’re in the same boat, this Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ keyboard won’t need any of that, and it’s only going to cost you $80 now that it’s 20 percent off at Amazon, the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this model. This nifty keyboard was built for working professionals who love sleek profiles. With a super cool light-absorbing strip, this keyboard gathers energy from both natural and artificial light sources, so it won’t matter how close to the window your desk is. It doesn’t get more effortless than this! Since this is a Logitech keyboard, it’s been built for Macs, but you can hook it up to three devices at once, including an iPad and iPhone, as well as any ChromeOS, Linux, or Android devices you may have — as long as there’s a Bluetooth connection, you should be fine. The Logi+ app will make it super easy to customize a ton of keys, too. We actually reviewed the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ a few months back and gave it a 4-star rating, appreciating how comfortable it is to use, the innovative solar-power tech, and the fact that it’s actually a full-sized keyboard. We didn’t love that it had no backlight, though. Stop wasting time plugging in your keyboard every few weeks and grab the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ while it’s on sale for the best price yet.02:02 pmLeaker details next year’s ‘iPhone 20’ display features
This fall’s iPhone 18 lineup is less than half a year away, but next year is rumored to bring a radical new 20th anniversary iPhone model. Here’s what the latest leaks say about the ‘iPhone 20’ display. more…02:01 pmPresident Trump threatens Starmer with ‘big tariff’ over UK tech tax
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on the UK if Prime Minister Keir Starmer does not scrap the country’s… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:45 pmUnite Pro 1.3
Adds a new option to open links in your default browser. ($39.99 new, free update, 34.3 MB, macOS 15+)01:43 pm1Password 8.12.12
Fixes a bug that could prevent updates for beta release channel users. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)01:41 pmChatbots take a back seat as new GPT-5.5 model focuses on getting work done
OpenAI is pushing AI beyond chat with the recent release of GPT-5.5, a model designed to complete multi-step work instead of stopping at answers.OpenAI logoThe company introduced GPT-5.5 on April 23, a new flagship AI model designed to handle multi-step tasks across software, research, and everyday computer work. It moves toward agentic systems that plan, act, and complete jobs with minimal guidance.OpenAI claims that GPT-5.5 can handle loosely defined requests by breaking them into steps. It can use tools, verify results, and continue working until the task is complete. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:41 pmFantastical 4.1.12 and Cardhop 2.4.7
Maintenance updates for the calendar and contact management apps. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)