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- 03:36 pmBest Apple deals: $99 AirPods 4, $56 AirTag 4-Pack, $2,499 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro | AppleInsiderBest Apple deals: $99 AirPods 4, $56 AirTag 4-Pack, $2,499 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro
Fresh deals are in effect this Monday, with a 4-pack of first-gen AirTags on sale for $56.99, while AirPods 4 are back down to $99. The new M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro is also $200 off.Grab a steeper price drop on Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro today.We're following fresh price drops on new and blowout Apple gear this Monday, with standout deals on AirTags, AirPods, and 2026 MacBook Pros. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:25 pmChatGPT and Codex are both currently experiencing outages
OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT and Codex are both experiencing issues, with many users unable to load the services. Here are the latest details. more…03:12 pmTariff refunds have started, but Apple won't see cash back for months
The feds are gearing up to pay out refunds to businesses affected by the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs, but Apple won't see one dime of the $3.2 billion it has already paid likely until July 2026.Trump launching his tariffs in April 2205On Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has begun developing a refund program to pay back some of the import duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The program is known as Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE).CAPE is voluntary, and Importers of Record (IORs) and Customs brokers will need to apply via the ACE portal to get the refunds. The process seems quite involved. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:12 pmFolding iPhone may include feature many assumed was off the table
Potential folding iPhone buyers can breathe a sigh of relief. The iPhone Ultra won't lack an important charging feature. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:06 pmAn expected iPhone model will probably drop off the iOS 27 compatibility list
A plausible leak claims to have the complete list of iPhones that will support the forthcoming iOS 27, and which ones will forever remain on iOS 26.Apple's iPhone 11 will not run iOS 27, claims leakerApple does work to make its newest releases of iOS work on as many generations of its iPhones as possible, but there is always a limit. With iOS 26, for instance, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR were dropped.Now while Apple has yet to provide a compatibility list, and won't until WWDC 2026, a leaker claims to have all of the details. According to leaker Instant Digital on the Weibo Chinese social media site, iOS 27 will be supported on these iPhones: Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:01 pmMemory shortages may delay next Mac Studio and touch-screen MacBook Pro
Apple’s plans for new Mac hardware in 2026 are hitting minor supply chain headwinds that could cause at least slight delays to both… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:01 pmEpic 'Earthset' video was shot on iPhone, and is a must-watch
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman has shared a spectacular "Earthset" video from the Artemis II mission, shot on iPhone. You really need to watch it.Earthset, shot on iPhone - Image Credit: Reid WisemanThe Artemis II mission has been a big marketing boon for Apple, due to the astronauts being supplied the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the round-Moon flight. While there have been stunning images shared from the mission, with some short on the iPhones, one just-released video has taken space imaging to another level.Posted to X on Monday, Commander Reid Wiseman shared a vertical video shot through a window. The 53-second clip shows the horizon of the Moon as the astronauts flew by, with the Earth peeking around the side. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:57 pmApple TV audio issues, testing Aqara P100 & more on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, an Amazon Fire TV hardware update, testing the Aqara P100 multi-sensor, setting up Apple TV audio properly, and more exciting home automation news.Smart Home Insider PodcastAmazon kicked off the news with several updates to its Fire TV lineup. Most notable was the $35 Fire Stick HD that is now 30% faster and can be powered directly from a TV's USB port.It is running Amazon's new operating system Vega that will be on all Fire devices going forward. Plus, it has Alexa+ built-in to help with your TV watching as well as control your smart home devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:22 pmMac sales on the rise, prior to RAM & SSD pricing hammering PC market
Apple's Mac shipments outpaced the PC market in the first quarter of 2026, but the growth reflects a mix of product timing and industry-wide pressure rather than a clean demand rebound.A stack of MacBooksIn the first quarter of 2026, global PC shipments hit 63.3 million units, marking a 3.2% increase compared to 2025. The rise was driven by consumers and businesses rushing to buy PCs before anticipated memory price hikes.Additionally, the large number of existing Windows 10 systems prompted many to upgrade, affecting both the consumer and commercial sectors. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:20 pmAstronaut’s astounding iPhone 17 Pro Max video shows ‘Earthset’ from space
NASA’s Reid Wiseman, commander of the recent Artemis II mission around the Moon, has posted a phenomenal video captured on iPhone 17 Pro Max that shows ‘Earthset’—the Earth setting behind the Moon. more…02:19 pmApple Watch sleep score became more useful for me with these settings
Apple Watch includes a built-in sleep tracking feature. Just wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it works automatically. No need to install apps or enter a special mode. watchOS 26 takes sleep tracking further with Apple’s sleep score feature. Sleep score is a great way to visualize the quality of your sleep from night to night. There’s one setting in particular that has made sleep score especially useful for me. more…02:04 pmThe latest Huawei folding phone kind of previews the iPhone Ultra
Coincidence or not, the latest Android folding smartphones mirror the form factor we’re expecting from the iPhone Ultra (now believed to be Apple’s branding for what was previously referred to as the iPhone Fold). The Oppo Find N6 last month gave us a look at something very similar to the creaseless display we’re expecting Apple to offer, and today an extensive unboxing and hands-on of the Huawei Pura X Max 5G provides a video look at a device with much the same format we’re expecting from the iPhone Ultra … more…02:00 pmApple TV to finally release Jessica Chastain’s ‘The Savant’ this July, but its selective framing of ‘hate’ and extremism remains deeply problematic | Mac Daily NewsApple TV to finally release Jessica Chastain’s ‘The Savant’ this July, but its selective framing of ‘hate’ and extremism remains deeply problematic
After nearly a year of delay, "The Savant" is set to premiere on Apple TV this July. Jessica Chastain, who stars as the lead character and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:48 pmiOS 27 will drop support for four iPhone models, says leaker
iOS 27 will be unveiled on June 8 at WWDC, and a new leak indicates the software update could drop support for four iPhone models. Here are the details. more…01:36 pmiOS 27 will finally fix a frustrating iPhone home screen problem
Apple will reportedly add undo and redo button to the iPhone's home screen, making it easier to rearrange apps and widgets without starting over. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:33 pmWe might have to wait a little longer for the first touchscreen MacBook
Macworld Up until now, the industry-wide RAM shortage has left Apple largely unaffected, thanks to its market clout and ironclad contracts with suppliers. But according to a new report, that period of immunity is about to end, with Mac fans facing bad news concerning two upcoming launches. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman predicts that new Mac Studio models and the widely anticipated touchscreen MacBook Pro both face launch delays as a result of “supply chain snags.” He describes these delays as minor (each product “could debut a little later than the company initially planned,” he says), but customers may not see it that way. The M5 Mac Studio, for example, was widely expected by Gurman and others to arrive in the first half of this year, likely at or close to WWDC in June. But that’s now unlikely to happen. A more realistic timeframe, Gurman believes, is October, after the big iPhone launch in September. That’s a delay of four months and a major disruption for Apple’s plans, which include the launch of the flagship M5 Ultra chip. The M5 Mac Studio, and with it the M5 Ultra chip, will likely be delayed until the fall.Thomas Bergbold The touchscreen MacBook Pro, meanwhile, could be pushed back from this year to early 2027. Multiple sources have pointed to a release in late 2026 or early 2027, but thanks to the shortages, Gurman says, we should “be prepared for these to potentially come on the later end of the timeline.” This is despite the products being set for readiness from a software point of view by the fall of 2026. It’s entirely the RAM shortfall that’s to blame. This will be disappointing news for Apple fans eager to spend their cash on premium Mac products, but there are reasons for optimism in the longer term. The RAM shortage has been largely the result of AI, with data centers buying up swathes of the supply, leaving little for consumer use. This has meant tight supplies of products and, in many cases, rising prices. But this won’t last forever. AI is in a bubble phase at the moment, characterised by hype and rapid growth. At some point, either the bubble will burst or the market will mature into something more stable, and in either case, data centers will stop expanding at their current unsustainable rate. Indeed, there have been occasional signs of RAM prices dropping or flattening out, and while it’s unclear whether this signals the end of the madness quite yet, sanity will return eventually. And just as Apple’s power and size meant it survived the longest before being affected at the start of the shortage, it’s likely to be the first to get access to components at a manageable price when things begin to return to normal. This is hardly fair to the other manufacturers, but it’s good news for Apple fans.01:24 pmApple TV reaping the benefits of stale content on bigger streamers
Apple TV is gaining ground in the U.S. streaming market. Here's how much Apple TV viewership has grown over the last few years, and how the gap is narrowing among the top platforms.Apple TV 4KStreaming spent the last decade rewarding scale, with Netflix and Prime Video building libraries so large that finding something to watch became a chore. Scale still defines the top tier, but oversized catalogs now slow people down instead of pulling them in.New Q1 2026 data from JustWatch, based on more than 35 million U.S. streaming interactions between January 1 and March 31, shows the gap beginning to tighten. Netflix leads at 19% and Prime Video follows at 17%, while Disney+ holds 16% and Apple TV has climbed to 12%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:15 pmTop new Tozo earbuds bring near-AirPods quality for much less [Review] ★★★★☆
Our hands-on Tozo NC20 Pro earbuds review finds AirPods quality on the cheap, plus great sound, a case touchscreen and epic battery life. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:05 pmApple’s WWDC 2026 teaser hints at a major Siri redesign in iOS 27
The official WWDC 2026 teaser artwork quietly reveals key elements of the long-awaited revamped Siri interface coming in iOS 27… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:41 pmApple smart glasses: Everything you need to know
Macworld According to reports, Apple is going to expand its presence in the wearable market with a new product: smart glasses. The Apple smart glasses that have been reported are a departure from the spatial computing platform of the Apple Vision Pro. They won’t be a headset and they won’t offer AR or spatial computing. They aren’t going to be a computing device in any way. Instead, they will be glasses like those from Meta AI and other companies. They will be designed like typical eyeglasses, not a headset or goggles. They will have built-in cameras, speakers, and microphones for taking pictures and video, and to interact with the iPhone. These glasses are expected to function as an AI-powered wearable, potentially launching in 2027. This article will track the latest reports on the Apple smart glasses. Check this space often for the latest news before they are released. Apple smart glasses design: What will Apple smart glasses look like? Unlike the bulky Vision Pro, Apple’s smart glasses are expected to resemble a normal pair of eyewear. Apple is said to be prioritizing a lightweight, accessory-like design rather than the heavy, immersive approach of the Vision Pro. To appeal to a mainstream audience, the glasses are rumored to be significantly lighter and more affordable, positioned primarily as an iPhone companion. According to various reports, the glasses will look like traditional frames and will not adopt a headset-style design. To accommodate the necessary hardware, the frames may be slightly bulkier than standard glasses and will likely use plastic or similar lightweight materials. One potential frame style could be inspired by the glasses worn by Apple CEO Tim Cook. One of the frame style coule be modeled after a pair of Tim Cook’s glasses.Apple Frame styles in development In April 2026, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple has four frame styles in testing: A large rectangular frame, reminiscent of Ray-Ban Wayfarers Larger oval or circular frames A slimmer rectangular design, similar to the glasses worn by Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook A smaller, more refined oval or circular option Apple is also experimenting with finishes such as black, light brown, and ocean blue. The frames are reportedly made from acetate, which Gurman describes as “more durable and luxurious than standard plastic.” Apple’s design approach Apple is developing the frames in-house rather than partnering with third-party brands, unlike Meta (Ray-Ban, Oakley) or Google (Warby Parker). The goal is to create a product that is instantly recognizable as an Apple device. Earlier reports suggest Apple is aiming for a higher level of build quality compared to competing smart glasses from Meta and Google.