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- 06:01 pmNew app warns of hidden smart glasses cameras nearby
A new Android app called Nearby Glasses alerts users if someone nearby is likely wearing camera-equipped smart glasses, such as… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:59 pmApple reveals US chipmaking behind-the-scenes process
This week Apple announced an acceleration of its US manufacturing efforts, including some Mac mini production coming stateside. Now today via The Wall Street Journal, the company has offered a behind-the-scenes look at its US chipmaking process. more…05:48 pmCompromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBook
Nobody claimed it was going to be equivalent to a MacBook Pro or even a MacBook Air. A code leak details the budget MacBook having an A18 Pro chip, limits on charging, no True Tone, and more.Apple's new MacBook in an explosion of colorwaysApple is preparing a new low-cost MacBook model for launch, switching out Apple Silicon's M-series chips for an A-series from the iPhone. While the rumor mill has settled on some core specifications, other measures will help bring the cost of production down for the company.In a technical analysis of an internal test build of macOS shared with AppleInsider, there will be quite a few smaller changes in the smaller MacBook compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:46 pmHow age verification works in iOS 26.4
The latest iOS 26.4 developer beta has introduced age verification, although so far only for the UK. You can postpone setting it up, but the whole process is absurdly fast to do.Apple has added age verification to the UK iOS 26.4 betaAmongst features such as improved RCS messaging encryption, the latest iOS 26.4 beta has added age verification for the first time. For now, it's present in the UK beta because the country's Online Safety Act requires it.Apple's implementation is not part of how the UK uses the act to mandate that adult sites verify users' ages. It's instead another aspect of how parents can already limit their children to age-appropriate apps on the iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:41 pmApp Store gaming revenue hit $52.5B in 2025, topping Google Play and Steam combined: report | 9 to 5 MacApp Store gaming revenue hit $52.5B in 2025, topping Google Play and Steam combined: report
Sensor Tower has published a new report with a comprehensive review of how mobile gaming performed in 2025, and its outlook for the year to come. Here are the details. more…05:11 pmBlizzard's 'Overwatch Rush' reminagines legendary shooter for iPhone
Blizzard's "Overwatch Rush" will bring the franchise to the iPhone, but gamers are getting something different instead of the original first-person-shooter action.Overwatch Rush - Image Credit: BlizzardDespite Blizzard's history with Apple's platforms, Overwatch has frustratingly steered clear of the Mac. However, Blizzard is now planning a return via an iPhone game, that takes things in a different direction.Overwatch Rush is an in-development title that Blizzard describes as an entirely new game made for mobile. Instead of being a first-person shooter, it's a "top-down hero shooter." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:08 pmSpain antitrust dispute intensifies over late Apple & Amazon compliance
Spanish antitrust authorities believe that Apple and Google took to long to comply with orders despite ongoing appeals, opening the door to millions more in fines.Facade of the CNMC corporate headquarters in Barcelona. Image credit: Grupo CastellviSpain's National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC), said Apple and Amazon didn't eliminate the disputed contractual provisions until May 2025, nearly two years after regulators ordered their removal. The finding opens the door to additional penalties if upheld.The original $194.1 million fine imposed in July 2023 remains under appeal. Spain's High Court has suspended enforcement while it reviews the case. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:49 pmMy 2025 Apple Report Card
A mixed year.04:48 pmtvOS 26.4: Three new changes are coming for Apple TV 4K
tvOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing, with a launch expected next month. Here are three new changes that tvOS 26.4 will bring for Apple TV 4K users. more…04:39 pmDeals: M3 iPad Air $250 off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 up to $159 off, ZAGG Pro 2 Apple Pencil 62% off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M3 iPad Air $250 off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 up to $159 off, ZAGG Pro 2 Apple Pencil 62% off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting off with a particularly notable deal on this 512GB 13-inch M3 iPad Air – these things are rarely ever better than $150 off, but this one is $250 off right now if you’re quick. We also spotted a chance for folks to land the latest black Apple Watch Ultra 3 at as much as $159 off the list price right now alongside an ongoing shot at the Jet Black Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off. On the accessory front we have new all-time lows on select Apple Crossbody Strap colors at up to 60% off, ZAGG’s magnetic Pro 2 Apple Pencil alternative at $30 (Reg. $80), and an exclusive deal on SANDMARC’s brand new 24x zoom Tetraprism 72mm iPhone Lens. Check it all out down below. more…04:30 pmThis tiny 45W charger is smarter than it has any right to be [Review] ★★★★★
The new Anker Nano Charger powers up your devices at up to 45W with a smart display and 180° foldable design. We go hands-on. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:18 pmApple CEO Tim Cook ‘lied through his teeth’ about bringing iPhone production to America – White House trade adviser Navarro | Mac Daily NewsApple CEO Tim Cook ‘lied through his teeth’ about bringing iPhone production to America – White House trade adviser Navarro
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro accused Apple CEO Tim Cook of lying about plans to shift iPhone production from China to America… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:18 pmSupply chain proves Apple is not immune to massive SSD cost increases
SSD storage is now a seller's market. Apple's huge buying power no longer means it can dictate better and long-term deals with its iPhone suppliers than anyone else — for now.The iPhone 18 Pro will cost Apple more to manufacture as NAND storage costs riseJust as it used to buy out as much of TSMC's processor capacity as possible, Apple used to bulk-buy NAND storage. In 2009, for instance, it paid Toshiba $500 million for a long-term deal.In 2012, Apple bought 23% of the world's NAND supply, paying around $0.67/GB. NAND prices fluctuate greatly, but Apple has almost always paid less than market rates — such as in 2018, when it was reportedly paying an incredibly discounted $0.25 per gigabyte. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:14 pmSpotify’s newest feature makes playlists sound better
There’s some serious competition happening right now between music streaming services to make transitions between songs sound better. Spotify’s new Smart Reorder feature continues that push. more…03:49 pmApple said to launch premium AirPods Pro with ‘Apple Intelligence’ this year
Apple is preparing to release a higher-end variant of the existing AirPods Pro 3 later this year. This premium model… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:44 pmRising memory & battery costs complicate Apple's lower-cost MacBook
Initial guess-work about Apple's low-cost MacBook in 2023 set pricing at about $500, but surprise increases in component pricing since then are a problem in 2026.Apple MacBooksIndustry forecasts project Apple's MacBook shipments will rise 1.4% quarter over quarter and 3.7% year over year in early 2026. Total MacBook shipments are expected to reach 21 million units in 2026, up from 20.55 million in 2025, a modest gain that stands out in a weakening market.Global notebook shipments are expected to decline in early 2026 due to cautious enterprise spending and a slower consumer upgrade cycle. Apple's expansion is happening against that backdrop, not in spite of it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:28 pmToday in Apple history: Massive layoffs clear out Apple’s ‘bozo explosion’
On February 25, 1981, Apple CEO Michael Scott oversaw mass layoffs, then held a massive party marking the end of the "bozo explosion." (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:26 pmiOS 26.4 beta 2 changes and features: hints at upcoming upgrades [Video]
Although it lacked the much-anticipated new Google Gemini-powered Siri features, the initial iOS 26.4 beta release was still jam-packed with new changes. As a result, we showcased over 40 new updates in our iOS 26.4 Beta 1 walkthrough. The second iOS 26.4 Beta doesn’t include nearly as many changes, but there are still several new additions and updates to consider. There’s also some interesting under-the-hood stuff that hasn’t been discussed yet. This includes an upcoming redesign of the permissions prompt, a new NSPredicateValidating protocol, and more clues about Apple’s upcoming Studio Display refresh. In this latest episode of iOS Decoded, we explore 10 new features and changes in iOS 26.4 beta 2. Watch the full walkthrough, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac for more. more…03:17 pmiPhone Fold hinge crease will be about 1/4 the depth of the Galaxy Fold 7
Apple's focus on the iPhone Fold display will finally pay off when it is released, with the device rumored to have a tiny crease compared to other foldable smartphones.The iPhone Fold's screen should be crease-free — image credit: AppleInsiderThe long-rumored iPhone Fold's key feature is its ability to fold its larger display in half. But, as other foldables have shown, there is a risk of there being a noticeable crease in the middle.If a new leak is correct, Apple's work to minimize the crease has resulted in an exceptional display. If this rumor is correct, it will have a crease, but one only barely observable to its users. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:08 pmApple is launching new products next week, here’s what’s coming
Apple is holding a hardware launch event next week on March 4, and rumors indicate several new products will debut in the days beforehand too. Here’s everything Apple is rumored to launch next week. more…