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- 08:10 pmSunday Reboot: Big change, DOJ sassiness, and the Apple Vision Pro
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," a changing of the guard, the DOJ becomes a tattling schoolchild, and the expensive Apple Vision Pro saves Disney money.John Ternus, the DOJ, and the Apple Vision ProSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, Apple Music users aren't listening to AI-generated music that's now flooding the service, Apple won't benefit from the tariff refunds for months, and the company faces a $38 billion fine in India as part of an App Store antitrust investigation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:54 pmHow Will Apple Change Under Its New CEO?
How will Apple change in September under its new CEO — former hardware chief John Ternus? The blog Geeky Gadgets is already expecting "significant updates to the iPhone over the next three years," as well as streamlined internal engineering (plus durability enhancements and high-capacity batteries). 2026: Foldable display 2027: Bezel-less iPhone 20 (celebrating the iPhone's 20th anniversary) CNET's web sites (which include ZDNET, PCMag, Mashable and Lifehacker) are even hosting a contest "to see which of our readers can make the best Apple predictions for 2026. Answer five questions in any of our three rounds of the contest to be entered to win [$applePrize] in September." But the blog 9to5Mac already has a list of new upcoming Apple products, courtesy of Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (who appeared on the TBPN podcast this week "to talk about Apple's CEO transition, what to expect from John Ternus, and more." As part of the conversation, Gurman said: "There are six major Apple products in development right now, six major new product categories." Here's the full list he shared: 1. AI AirPods 2. Smart glasses 3. Pendant 4. Smart display 5. Tabletop robot 6. Security camera [...] Gurman has reported on the Pendant before as a new AI wearable that's an alternative to AI AirPods and Glasses. All three products are expected to rely heavily on a paired iPhone for Siri and other AI features. The smart display ('HomePad'), tabletop robot, and security camera are all brand new Apple Home products. The AI features arrive "thanks to the revamped Apple Foundation Models trained by Google Gemini," reports the AppleInsider blog (citing Gurman's Power On newsletter at Bloomberg). The smart doorbell camera will include "an Apple Intelligence-upgraded version of the facial recognition already included with HomeKit Secure Video. Today, HSV can utilize the Apple Home admin's tagged faces in their Photos app to label people that are viewed on the camera. When a known person rings the doorbell, Siri will announce them by name over the HomePod chime." Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:28 pmThe New York Times Printed the Wrong Crossword Grid Last Sunday, and I Find That Timing Serendipitous | Daring FireballThe New York Times Printed the Wrong Crossword Grid Last Sunday, and I Find That Timing Serendipitous
Software brain says *Go faster; do more; the only mistake you can’t fix is having gone too slow.* Hardware brain says *Slow down; do less; focus; strive for perfection and never settle for less than excellence; mistakes are forever.*05:53 pmAcorn 8.5
Brings a new Shape Processor and Arrow shape style, plus several SVG improvements. ($29.99 new, free update, 87.7 MB, macOS 14+)05:51 pmQuicken Classic 9.0
Updates the financial management app with several new and improved features. ($77.88/$101.88/$143.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 13+)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…