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- Monday December 22
- 04:10 pmToday in Apple history: iPhone comes to the world’s biggest carrier
On December 22, 2013, Apple announced a deal with China Mobile to bring the iPhone to the world's largest telecom company. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:10 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $199, Apple Watch Series 11 $299, M4 MacBook Air $749 with delivery by Christmas | AppleInsiderDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $199, Apple Watch Series 11 $299, M4 MacBook Air $749 with delivery by Christmas
There's still time to grab last-minute Apple gifts at substantial discounts with delivery by Christmas.Save up to $400 on Apple with delivery by Christmas on many items - Image credit: AppleAmazon and B&H have numerous last-minute holiday deals available, with delivery by Christmas to many locations. As always, be sure to check delivery dates for your specific address during checkout. But at press time, you can pick up an Apple Watch Series 11 for $299 ($100 off), AirPods Pro 3 for $199, and more.AirPods Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:09 pmiPhone Fold crease-free screen glass may not be ready yet
The iPhone Fold is expected to arrive in the fall, but technical challenges may still exist for the display and screen glass that aren't yet solved.iPhone Fold could take on the look of two iPhone Air models fused together - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe biggest part of the long-rumored iPhone Fold is the internal display, with Apple doing what it can to avoid it creasing over the long term. However, it now seems that Apple could be cutting it close for a fall release, which could impact the initially available supply of the model.In a weekend post, Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station discussed the iPhone Fold and Apple's attempt to create a "visually crease-free" screen for it. Apple is thought to be trying out the use of ultra-thin flexible glass (UFG) for the display, which uses materials of varying thickness to allow the display to bend. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:07 pmiOS 26.3 release date: Here’s when the next iPhone update will arrive
Apple’s first iPhone update of the new year will be iOS 26.3, which just recently debuted in beta. Here’s the expected iOS 26.3 release date for all users. more…03:49 pmApple COO Sabih Khan tells China the company is committed to long-term partnerships
New Apple COO Sabih Khan has met with China's international trade negotiator, with both sides reportedly making general promises about continuing to work together.Apple's Sabih Khan (left) and China's Li Chenggang — image credits: Apple and WikipediaSabih Khan's predecessor as Apple Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, made several such visits to China before his retirement, sometimes alongside CEO Tim Cook. Now China's Ministry of Commerce has announced that Khan has continued that relationship, this time meeting with Li Chenggang, International Trade Negotiator and Vice Minister of the ministry.There are very few details of the meeting, even in the Ministry of Commerce's own official announcement. It's not even said where the two met, although it's likely to have been at the Ministry's offices in Beijing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:36 pmResideo's Scott Harkins talks about the new Honeywell Home X8S on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, Scott Harkins from Resideo joins to talk about the new Honeywell Home X8S Matter thermostat and the future of the smart home.HomeKit Insider PodcastScott Harkins serves as the Senior VP of Sales at Resideo, that also overseas the Honeywell Home brand. After a tepid first few steps, the brand is going all-in on Matter with the launch of the Honeywell Home X8S thermostat.This thermostat, announced ahead of CES, is aimed at the premium market alongside Ecobee and Nest. It has a customizable touchscreen display, optional room sensors, and IAQ monitoring built-in. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:27 pmApple Wallet’s iOS 26 boarding passes now offered by three major airlines
iOS 26 brought a bunch of great changes to Apple’s Wallet app, including an upgraded experience for boarding passes. Another major airline has recently added support for the new boarding passes, making at least three total so far. Here are the details. more…03:12 pmiPhone Fold and future Galaxy foldable may end up copying the original Pixel Fold
After Google pivoted away from its stout book-like foldable form factor found in the original Pixel Fold, Apple’s coming iPhone Fold and a future Samsung foldable may just end up copying the same idea. more…03:03 pmApple TV has three fan-favorite shows returning soon, here’s what’s coming
Apple TV has put together a strong lineup to kick off 2026, including three fan-favorite shows returning soon that you still have time to catch up on. Here’s what’s coming. more…03:02 pmGrab four AirTags for just under $65 and finish your holiday shopping
Macworld If there’s one thing everyone in your life needs, it’s a set of AirTags. A simple AirTag attached to your keychain or popped into a pocket can make sure it never gets lost. And today you can get a four-pack for $65, just $2 off its all-time low. View at Amazon These AirTags are super light and tiny, and they’re super easy to pair with iPhones and iPads. And it’s just as simple if you lose something—just open up the app to see all the tags’ locations on the map. If the tags are within reach, you can have them make a sound, and if they’re farther away, they’ll just ping off of other iPhones and iPads in the area. So, if you attach one of these tags to your luggage and it gets lost at the airport, you’ll be able to track it down before the airline does. We loved the AirTags when we reviewed them, giving them a four-star rating. Our only issue is that you’ll need a separate keyring to attach them to your keys, but you can save more than half off on a pair at Woot. So, stop wasting time, and grab a four-pack of AirTags for $65 at Amazon before the deal expires. Buy now at Amazon03:02 pmReddit comment led police to identify Brown University shooter
A comment in a Reddit thread was what led police and FBI investigators to identify the Brown University shooter. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said the comment on Reddit was what enabled police to track down the rental car which enabled them to identify the shooter … more…03:00 pmApple TV claims three spots on TIME’s list of the 10 best TV shows of 2025 — more than any other streamer or network | Mac Daily NewsApple TV claims three spots on TIME’s list of the 10 best TV shows of 2025 — more than any other streamer or network
Apple TV claims three spots on TIME's list of the 10 best TV shows of 2025, underscoring its dominance in delivering critically acclaimed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:40 pmiPhone Fold’s key display breakthrough may still be in flux, per leak
It’s the time of year when Apple finalizes many design details and specs for next fall’s flagship iPhone lineup. But the latest leak indicates a key feature of the iPhone Fold’s display—the crease free design—is still very much in flux. more…02:18 pmItaly slaps Apple with $115 million penalty in App Tracking Transparency case
Italy's antitrust watchdog, the AGCM, announced on Monday that it has imposed a €98.6 million ($115.53 million) fine on Apple and two… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:13 pmiPhone Air review three months later: Compromise is good
The iPhone Air remains controversial even three months after its release, but after a quarter of a year with one in my pocket, I'm in no rush to go back to a Pro Max.iPhone Air three-month review: An iPhone like no otherThe arrival of the iPhone Air in September 2025 came after months of rumors. It's rare for any iPhone to live up to that kind of hype, but the iPhone Air did it.It was every bit as thin and light as we'd been told to expect by every leaker under the sun. And even after Apple announced it, seeing was most definitely believing — you really need to get your hands on an iPhone Air to understand it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:12 pmBoox Note Air 5 C review: An already good e-ink reader made a little bit better
The Boox Note Air 5 C e-ink tablet and ebook reader doesn't try to fix what isn't broken, but its internal upgrades help an already solid tablet become just a bit stronger.Boox Note Air 5 CIn October, Boox rolled out an update to its Boox Note Air line. That means we're now on the fifth iteration, and I was curious to see what it had changed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:59 pmBaseus PicoGo AF21 3-in-1 Qi2.2 Wireless Charger review: More than meets the eye
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 3-in-1 Compact and foldable Fastest iPhone wireless charging Apple Watch fast charging Adjustable iPhone pad Cons 25W only for iPhone 16 and later Our Verdict This versatile 3-in-1 charger has the looks of a desktop charger but the portability of a travel charger. Its neat design is a pleasure to adjust, and the speed is as fast as you can get from a wireless iPhone/Watch/AirPods charger. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$89.99 Best Prices Today: Baseus 3-in-1 PicoGo 25W Wireless Charger (AF21) Retailer Price $69.99 View Deal $89.99 View Deal Baseus $89.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket With the PicoGo AF21, Baseus has created a Transformers-like multi-device charger that unfolds into a highly adjustable and super-speedy iPhone charging stand that also powers up the Apple Watch and AirPods case. Unlike most 3-in-1 charging stands, you can set it into quite different positions depending on how and where you are using it to charge your favorite Apple devices. As soon as you unfold it, you’re sure to get a few admiring glances. Simon Jary PicoGo AF21: Design Before we investigate the charger’s impressive performance, the most notable thing about the PicoGo AF21is its size in conjunction with its features. Folded up, it measures just 2.97 x 3.15 x 1.5 inches (7.5 x 8 x 3.8cm) and weighs 9oz (254g), small enough to slide into a pants pocket. Simon Jary It can be used as a flat iPhone charger in its folded state—and even charge a Watch when flat—but comes into its own when gently unfolded. The iPhone charging pad raises on a single arm to about an inch above the desktop. There are taller iPhone charging stands, for sure, but few are as lightweight and portable as the PicoGo AF21. The brace bracket is adjustable from 0-55 degrees, and the charging pad 0-115 degrees. Simon Jary The cleverest design element is the Apple Watch charger that slides out from behind the iPhone charging pad and can sit vertically at 90 degrees or fully horizontally at 180 degrees. PicoGo AF21: Performance The PicoGo AF21 utilizes the latest and fastest Qi 2.2 technology that pushes wireless charging to near the same speed you’ll get from jamming a charging cable into the iPhone’s port. The most basic MagSafe-compatible wireless chargers can output 7.5W of power, while a certified MagSafe or Qi2 charger doubles that to 15W. But the very latest MagSafe/Qi 2.2 chargers push out 25W of power. In real terms, this equates to an iPhone recharging from 0-50 percent in around half an hour, which would take some 45 minutes at 15W. In our test recharging an iPhone 16 Pro on the PicoGo AF21, we got to 50 percent in 27 minutes, which equals the fastest speeds we saw on the less-portable Anker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Stand. If charging overnight, that speed jump won’t matter, but it will certainly save you time when you’re in a hurry to get your iPhone back to life as quickly as possible. After reaching 50 percent, all chargers slow down in order to protect the device’s battery, which is why we usually quote comparable charging times at the start of the cycle. Note too that only the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 families support full 25W charging, while the Air can handle 20W. Older iPhones using a 25W-capable charger are pegged back to the previous 15W maximum. See our feature on which wireless charging tech is best for each iPhone for more details. Some 25W chargers introduce active-cooling elements—such as ESR’s CryoBoost, Belkin’s ChillBoost, and Anker’s AirCool—to reduce the charging heat that can push the iPhone to switch off charging to protect its battery. Baseus hasn’t incorporated any active cooling into the PicoGo AF21, so it’s possible that charging could be slowed in harsher conditions, but we didn’t notice any issues. Alternatives to the PicoGo AF21 The closest rival to the PicoGo AF21 is Kuxiu’s X40 Turbo, a similar foldable 3-in-1 charger that charges at 25W. The metal X40 Turbo is even smaller folded up at just 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.7 inches (6.4 x 6.4 x 1.8cm) when folded up and weighs less too at 5.2oz (148g), compared to the AF21’s 3 x 3.15 x 1.5 inches (7.5 x 8 x 3.8cm) and 9oz (254g) weight. However, the PicoGo AF21 is more adjustable, especially the nifty Watch charger at the back. The X40’s design features a more traditional stand arrangement and is available in a wider choice of four colors. Simon Jary PicoGo AF21: Price The Baseus PicoGo AF21 3-in-1 Qi2.2 Wireless Charger is priced at $90 and is available only in the U.S. at the time of writing. That’s a good price for such a portable and adjustable 25W charger. Baseus ships a 45W USB-C wall charger and charging cable in the box. The rival Kuxiu X40 Turbo has a pricier $100 MSRP, but can usually be found at a discount. Check out all our reviews of the best 3-in-1 magnetic wireless chargers for a wide variety of choices. Simon Jary Should you buy the Baseus PicoGo AF21 3-in-1 Qi2.2 Wireless Charger? This versatile 3-in-1 charger has the looks of a desktop charger but the portability of a travel charger. Its neat design is a pleasure to adjust, and the speed is as fast as you can get from a wireless iPhone/Watch/AirPods charger.01:15 pmApple cozies up to Samsung as RAM gets ridiculously expensive
Samsung has always been a part of the iPhone supply chain, and Apple is about to lean on the company more as RAM prices skyrocket worldwide.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungThe Apple supply chain relies on multiple companies when it comes to memory. Samsung already provides Apple with a lot of the memory for its manufacturing needs, but its share should be expanding in the coming years.According to sources of Korea Economic Daily, Apple's renewals of long-term agreements will be more beneficial for Samsung. Apple will reportedly increase the amount of memory it sources from Samsung to about 60% to 70% of the iPhone 17 supply. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:11 pmApple about to test iPhone 18 production, ready for new split-launch plan
A leaker with a good track record says that suppliers are gearing up for iPhone 18 production as the company prepares for its new split-launch plan. The new strategy will see the base model iPhone 18 go on sale earlier in the year, with production potentially underway by mid-February … more…01:08 pmDon't expect big changes in the iPhone 18 Pro design
A new report claims that the iPhone 18 series will enter test production soon, but also that the Pro models will closely resemble the current design.The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver a multitude of improvements.There have been many reports of significant updates to the iPhone 18 Pro, though most expect that the differences will be internal. Now a new claim from leaker Fixed Focus Digital includes the caution (in translation) that "the appearance change is not as large as everyone thought."The leaker also claims that testing is to begin on the whole iPhone 18 range after New Year's Day. He or she further says that there will be tests of mass production. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums