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- 03:15 pmUpdate your HomePod smart speaker with the latest software
Version 26.5 is out, so it's time to check your HomePod Software update status. Here’s how to ensure your smart speaker is up to date. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:09 pmCNET Survey: 14% of iPhone owners motivated by foldables — that’s 224 million potential foldable iPhone sales | Mac Daily NewsCNET Survey: 14% of iPhone owners motivated by foldables — that’s 224 million potential foldable iPhone sales
Apple has been rumored for years to be working on a folding iPhone. In fact, the first foldable iPhone is expected to be unveiled this year… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:58 pmToday in Apple history: System 7 debut shakes up the Mac
On May 13, 1991, Apple released Mac OS 7, commonly known as System 7. The new Mac operating system was whip-fast, beautiful and innovative. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:58 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 13, 2026 – More iOS 27 rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…02:46 pmEU's artificial intelligence requirements are profoundly risky, says Apple
The European Union wants Google to allow any AI company to use its services, and the company hates the idea. Apple agrees with Google.Apple slams EU DMA over privacy and innovation risks - for AndroidApple doesn't seem to be listened to by the European Union when it complains about its own experiences trying to work within the Digital Markets Act (DMA). But since the EU has asked for responses to its proposals for Google to open up to rival AI firms, Apple has tried again."The DMs [draft measures] raise urgent and serious concerns," said Apple in a submission to the EU, as seen by Reuters. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:42 pmRansomware gang claims theft of Apple files in Foxconn attack
A group called Nitrogen mounted a ransomware attack on Foxconn and may have absconded with Apple project files. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:40 pmNew AI video generation apps are rising from the ashes of OpenAI’s Sora
Back in March, OpenAI abruptly pulled the plug on its Sora video app. Two months later, a pair of AI video generation apps is competing for the top of the App Store. more…02:34 pmApple’s new iPhone privacy feature just expanded to more users
Earlier this year, Apple launched its newest iPhone privacy feature—Limit Precise Location—but only a few carriers supported it initially. Following iOS 26.5’s launch this week, Apple now says that the feature is available for many more users. more…02:15 pmElite group of American CEOs – outgoing Apple CEO Cook among them – join President Trump in China | Mac Daily NewsElite group of American CEOs – outgoing Apple CEO Cook among them – join President Trump in China
President Donald Trump has assembled an elite group of CEOs — representing the pinnacle of American business — to join his high-stakes… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:08 pmApple spotlights people ‘making a difference in the Apple developer commiunity’
Ahead of WWDC 2026, which kicks off next month, Apple has updated its Apple Developer website to spotlight members of the developer community. more…01:58 pmLonger-lasting battery tech is here, but iPhone owners will need to wait a while
As I mentioned a few days ago, breakthroughs in battery tech always seem to be two years away, but there have been some modest but worthwhile developments. One of these, silicon-carbon batteries, is already found in some Android brands, and battery-test results clearly illustrate the benefits. But experts say it will be a little while before Apple adopts the new battery chemistry in future iPhones … more…01:49 pmTed Lasso actor who played Dani Rojas is now a professional soccer player
Apple TV’s hit series Ted Lasso inspired viewers to “Believe,” and it seems that message resonated strongly with the show’s actors too. Dani Rojas actor Cristo Fernández has just signed a contract to become a professional soccer player. more…01:30 pmPhilips 5000 Series smart lock scans the veins in your palm to unlock your door
Touchless scanning checks the veins in your palm to open your door magically. Modernize your door with a Philips 5000 Series smart lock. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:28 pmM5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra: Compared
Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra is the latest attempt to take the thin-and-light workstation crown away from Apple's MacBook Pro. There is a clear winner.M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro [left], Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra [right]The premium notebook market is highly competitive, and Apple has been a big part of that particular industry for decades. The MacBook Pro is synonymous with the concept, being an aluminum-clad slab of portable computing for power users on the go.Many have tried to emulate Apple's aesthetic, and with some success, too. Even rival companies like Samsung have gone down a similar route with their premium notebooks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:16 pmHere are some smart AI features we can expect from the Gemini-powered new Siri
Apple confirmed back in January that Google’s Gemini AI model will power new Siri features. That not only frees us from the need to wait for Apple’s own AI models to catch up, but also means we have a pretty good idea of what’s in store for us. Gemini Personal Intelligence provided our first glimpse of what we can expect from the new Siri, and a Google event has pointed to a number of additional features … more…01:15 pmHow to set up the colorful Luminance wallpaper in iOS 26.5
The colorful Luminance Lock Screen wallpaper and watch face add beautiful color gradients to your iPhone and Apple Watch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmTed Lasso actor Cristo Fernández signs pro contract with U.S. second-tier club El Paso Locomotive FC | Mac Daily NewsTed Lasso actor Cristo Fernández signs pro contract with U.S. second-tier club El Paso Locomotive FC
Cristo Fernández, best known for playing footballer Dani Rojas in the hit Apple TV series "Ted Lasso," has turned his on-screen role… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:18 pmRCS & encryption haven't fixed the green bubble problem
In Messages on iPhone, you can now use SMS, RCS, end-to-end encrypted RCS, and iMessage. Sure, sending media to Android is better, but everything else is more confusing and frustrating than ever.RCS end-to-end encryption is in beta so it doesn't always work rightSometimes a clever marketing trick or feature highlight can lead to deeply rooted societal divides. What started as a way to show users that they were not using iMessage and potentially being nickeled and dimed for each SMS is now, annoyingly, a kind of status symbol.The simple act of texting has become a divisive and sometimes irritating aspect of using a smartphone. Whether you care about technology or not, if you're an iPhone user, you've at the least subconsciously reacted to a green bubble text. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:15 pmThese 100W USB-C cables with 27,000 5-star reviews are less than $5 each
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Apple’s stock Camera app started out with a very straightforward goal: it was intended to allow anyone to pick it up, press a button and get a decent result. It essentially made an iPhone the ultimate point-and-shoot camera. Over the years, however, the app has grown increasingly sophisticated. While that may be a good thing, it has been accompanied by growing complexity. Finding the setting you want can involve a lot of guesswork about where it is found in the ever-expanding UI. Fortunately, it seems that iOS 27 may solve this problem … more…