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- 03:56 pmPilot killed during Apple Vision Pro immersive video shoot
It just came to light that a pilot died during an Apple Immersive Video shoot for Vision Pro in 2024 following safety complaints. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:39 pmDeals: 1TB M5 MacBook Air $150 off, AirPods Max 2 up to $86 off, Apple Pencil Pro, Milanese Loop, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 1TB M5 MacBook Air $150 off, AirPods Max 2 up to $86 off, Apple Pencil Pro, Milanese Loop, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s least pricey Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off. We also have a chance to land Apple Pencil Pro at one of the best prices to date and AirPods Max 2 at up to $86 off (Best Buy ‘Excellent’ open-box). Those offers join Apple’s Slate 46mm Milanese Loop at the Amazon all-time low and Anker’s 2026 Earth Day charger deals up to 40% off. Head below for a closer look. more…03:29 pmSmartphone buyers are more loyal than ever, but they still switch to iPhone
Smartphone buyers are becoming increasingly loyal to their chosen platform, whether that's Apple's iPhone or Google's Android.Buyers are switching from and to the iPhone less than everThe increased loyalty also means that smartphone buyers are less likely to switch from Android to iPhone and vice versa. That's according to new research that found that of those who do switch, Android users are more likely to buy iPhones than the other way around.However, switching does still happen. And Android phone owners are still more than willing to switch to iPhones despite their increased loyalty. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:25 pmToday in Apple history: Cupertino fires back after Microsoft’s ‘Apple tax’ ads
On April 16, 2009, Apple hit back following a Microsoft ad that criticized Cupertino for failing to sell decent laptops for less than $1,000. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:18 pmReddit’s iOS app is adding Liquid Glass soon, here’s how it looks
Apple’s new Liquid Glass design launched last fall in iOS 26, but third-party apps continue to roll out support, and Reddit’s iOS app will do that very soon. Here’s what Liquid Glass in the Reddit app looks like. more…03:00 pmU.S. Android users are nearly four times more likely to switch than iPhone users
In the ever-competitive world of smartphones, loyalty speaks volumes about which platform truly wins hearts (and wallets). According to the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmThis refurbished Magic Mouse is only $35
Macworld Apple Magic Mouse 2 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; }); })(); Apple’s Magic Mouse isn’t exactly the most affordable out there. But if you want an Apple-branded mouse to, say, go with your new MacBook Neo, Woot is selling refurbished models for just $35, which is quite a bit less than their original $79. While the product is marked as refurbished, it’s going to be in great shape. They even offer a 90-day Woot Limited Warranty, so you’re covered for a while if anything is to happen. These things we thoroughly checked, though, so it should all be good to go. The mouse comes with a built-in rechargeable lithium battery, so you won’t need to swap batteries every now and then. Instead, you can just pop in the USB to Lightning cable to charge the mouse (note that new versions of the Magic Mouse use USB-C instead of Lightning). A single charge will give you about a month of use, while a quick two-minute plug-in gives you enough juice to last you through the day. You’ll, of course, get to enjoy everything that makes this mouse famous, such as the Multi-Touch surface and that super smooth glide. This Magic Mouse will work with just about any Mac on the market, including the Neo, so if you got one of Apple’s most affordable laptops, you might as well get the mouse on sale too. Since this mouse is available at Woot, you should hurry and make the purchase sooner rather than later. Deals here are only available for a set time (there are two days left for this deal at the time of writing) or until sold out. Since Woot is an Amazon company, your Prime benefits, like free shipping, will transfer here as well.02:59 pmAnthropic reveals new Opus 4.7 model with focus on advanced software engineering
Anthropic has announced its latest AI model with Claude Opus 4.7. The new version arrives two months after the previous model upgrade, matching Anthropic’s previous upgrade cadence. more…02:39 pmiPhone stops shooting solo with remote control in Blackmagic Camera
Blackmagic Design's Blackmagic Camera app for iPhone further enhances professional workflows with Apple Watch control, deeper ATEM integration, and new hardware support.Blackmagic Design's iPhone camera appThe update shifts the camera app beyond standalone recording by tying the iPhone into coordinated production environments. Remote monitoring from Apple Watch, control through Blackmagic's ProDock, and support for dedicated focus and zoom hardware position the device as part of a larger, managed camera system rather than a self-contained tool.The changes arrive as iPhone video continues to gain traction in production environments. However, the update shows Blackmagic focusing less on casual creators and more on integrating the iPhone into its existing broadcast ecosystem. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:25 pmApple hits record recycled material use, eliminates plastic packaging
Apple hit record recycled-material use, got rid of plastic packaging, saved water and more, its latest Environmental Progress Report says. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:25 pmApple has four new iPhone satellite features rumored, here’s what’s coming
Apple’s satellite partner, GlobalStar, was acquired by Amazon this week. But now Apple and Amazon are working together, and rumors indicate there are four new satellite features coming to iPhone soon. more…02:17 pmiPhone brand loyalty at record high level, with Android users switching
A smartphone loyalty survey has revealed the unsurprising news that Android users are 3.7 times more likely to switch to iPhone than the reverse. More interestingly, it shows that iPhone brand loyalty has increased significantly in the last five years … more…02:08 pm5 reasons Apple’s ecosystem is almost impossible to leave
Apple’s ecosystem isn’t held together by one killer feature. It’s the sum of dozens of small conveniences, which makes it difficult to leave. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pmApple hits record 30% recycled material across all products in 2025
Apple on Thursday announced its highest-ever use of recycled materials, with 30 percent of the total material in products shipped in 2025… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:52 pmHow to get 10% off Apple AirPods and more when you recycle old devices
Apple is running a promotion that offers a 10% discount on AirPods and other accessories when customers recycle their old devices, including very old iPhones and iPads.Apple is offering a discount on AirPods and other accessories right nowThe deal, which runs from today through May 26, is only valid at physical Apple Stores. Those who don't have an Apple Store within traveling distance are, unfortunately, out of luck.Apple also notes that customers must recycle their old hardware and buy their new accessory at the same time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:45 pmLet there be light: First iPhone variable-aperture camera enters production
The very first iPhone variable-aperture camera just went into production. It's one reason we're excited about iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:44 pmApple’s Weather app recently overhauled one of its most important features
Apple’s Weather app recently got overhauled a key feature that the average user hopefully won’t have to use very often: Enhanced Safety Alerts for emergency situations. Here’s how they work. more…01:44 pmiOS 26.2 expanded one of iPhone’s most important safety features
iOS 26.2 introduced a key new feature that the average user hopefully won’t have to use very often: Enhanced Safety Alerts for emergency situations. Here’s how they work. more…01:41 pmApple Immersive Video documentary pilot died in microlight aircraft crash
Apple invited paraplegic Claire Lomas to fly a plane while being filmed for an Apple Vision Pro immersive video, but she then suffered fatal injuries in an accident upon landing.Claire Lomas pictured in 2012 walking London Marathon - image credit: Lulu KyriacouIn 2024, Apple was making one of the first of its "Adventure" immersive videos for the then-new Apple Vision Pro, featuring spectacular feats such as Parkour running in Paris. According to Bloomberg, Lomas was being filmed flying a converted microlight over the Jordan desert when she crashed after landing.BBC News reported back in 2025 that Lomas had been invited to film there by an unnamed documentary maker, now revealed to be Apple and London's Atlantic Studios. Lomas had flown this type of microlight before, but the BBC says it went off a road after landing and crashed into a rock. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:40 pmTouchscreen MacBook Pro M6 rumors: Everything you need to know about Apple’s MacBook redesign | MacworldTouchscreen MacBook Pro M6 rumors: Everything you need to know about Apple’s MacBook redesign
Macworld 2026 is the 20th anniversary of the MacBook Pro, and Apple could introduce some major changes to its top-of-the-line laptop, including introducing a feature we thought we’d never see in a MacBook: a touch screen! The touch screen is slated to be part of an overhaul of the MacBook Pro, which includes OLED displays and a design update. However, there’s a possibility of the new MacBook Pro being more expensive, due to the component supply issues that are affecting the industry. Some big things are reportedly happening with the 2026 MacBook Pro, and as its release date approaches, the reports will be coming through. You can keep track of what’s been reported on this page, as well as our perspective on the feasibility of such reports. So, keep your eye on this page for the latest. Expected release date for the touchscreen MacBook Pro Late 2026 or early 2027 The touchscreen MacBook Pro has been in the rumor mill since Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first reported on it back in 2023. While it’s always felt more like a fantasy back then, recent reports make it seem like it’s a near-certain reality. When will that reality happen? Several reports from both analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (September 2025) and Gurman (October 2025) state that the arrival date will be sometime in late 2026. That seems feasible; Apple tends to release its 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models during the last quarter of the year, with the one exception of the M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro in January 2023 and the upcoming M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro coming in early 2026. According to the Naver blog, Samsung has started production on its 8.6-generation OLED production. This production line is expected to be used for the M6 MacBook Pro. The start of the display production could mean that Apple could have the new laptop ready by the end of this year. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on February 8 that the M6 MacBook Pro is expected during “the back half of the year.”