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- 10:37 pmNetflix will continue licensing Warner Bros. hits to Apple TV
Netflix will start licensing Warner Bros. TV shows to competitors, including Apple TV, marking a pivot for the streaming giant into producing content for rival platforms.In early December, Netflix won the rights to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company behind HBO, HBO Max, and Discovery. The company was acquired for $83 billion.As a result, Netflix will take over Warner Bros. Discovery's content and operations. That puts Netflix in an interesting position in relation to its competition.Warner has produced some of Apple TV's most notable shows — including Apple TV's first breakout hit, "Ted Lasso." While Apple TV has the exclusive rights to stream these shows, it doesn't produce them; it merely holds the rights. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:37 pmiPhone 17 is the best phone of 2025, according to MKBHD
The winners for this year’s edition of MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards have just been revealed, and Apple scored four recognitions out of the 10 categories, one of which isn’t exactly a reason to be proud of. Here are the details. more…10:33 pmDeveloper of ICE tracking app ‘ICEBlock’ sues Trump administration after Apple’s App Store pulls it | Mac Daily NewsDeveloper of ICE tracking app ‘ICEBlock’ sues Trump administration after Apple’s App Store pulls it
On Monday, Joshua Aaron, creator of the widely used ICEBlock app — which allowed users to share real-time alerts about federal immigration… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:54 pmICEBlock lawsuit: Trump admin bragged about demanding App Store removal
ICEBlock creator sues to protect apps that are crowd-sourcing ICE sightings.09:38 pmiOS 26’s new AirPods setting can solve a common Bluetooth issue
iOS 26 has a bunch of new AirPods features, but one that lots of users might appreciate is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers. more…09:38 pmiOS 26’s new AirPods setting can solve a common Bluetooth issue
iOS 26 has a bunch of new AirPods features, but one that lots of users might appreciate is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers. more…09:08 pmWedbush boosts Apple price target to $350 on iPhone momentum, AI executive shakeup
Wedbush Securities has raised its price target for Apple shares to $350 from $320, maintaining an "Outperform" rating on the stock… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:59 pmNetflix plans to keep selling Warner shows to Apple TV, like Ted Lasso
Netflix’s massive $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery raises big questions for Apple TV, but at least one potential issue has seemingly been resolved. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says Warner’s TV division will continue selling shows to rival streamers. more…08:53 pmApple highlights developer tools as Australia bans social media for under-16s
In preparation for a law that will prohibit Australians under 16 from having social media accounts, Apple is highlighting the App Store tools that developers can use to ensure their apps comply. Here are the details. more…08:16 pmICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over threats and App Store removal
Last October’s ICEBlock was removed from the App Store following pressure from the US government. Now, the app’s developer, Joshua Aaron, is suing 14 representatives of the administration. Here are the details. more…08:11 pmMagSafe Monday: Satechi’s OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is built for travel and StandBy mode | 9 to 5 MacMagSafe Monday: Satechi’s OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is built for travel and StandBy mode
Travel chargers are often a series of compromises. They are either too big, too slow, or missing support for one of the devices you actually needed to charge. The Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is the rare accessory that gets almost everything right (except for one thing). It delivers 15-watt Qi2 fast charging for the iPhone, supports fast charging on the Apple Watch, and has a dedicated spot for AirPods. It folds down into a really compact circle that fit into any bag and has enough flexibility to work on your nightstand in Standby mode, a hotel desk, or a tray table on a plane. Read on to learn more about the Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1. more…08:00 pmApple’s ‘F1,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘The Studio’ score Golden Globe Awards nominations | Mac Daily NewsApple’s ‘F1,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘The Studio’ score Golden Globe Awards nominations
Apple TV on Monday was recognized with 14 total nominations across six titles for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, with top category… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:52 pmTidBITS Needs Your Support in 2026
We don’t peddle your personal information to advertisers or rely on deep-pocketed corporate backers, so would you contribute to keep TidBITS vibrant in the next year?07:43 pmApple and Google's iPhone-Android switching update starts to roll out
A new build of Android has been released that will make it easier for Android and iPhone switching to take place in the future.An iPhone and an Android deviceThe current process for switching between Android and iPhone, or vice versa, is usually a tricky one with many steps and things to think about. However, both Apple and Google are working to make it easier for users to switch between platforms.A post to Reddit, first spotted by 9to5Mac says that there is a new Android Canary build 2512 available for Google Pixel smartphones. While the text of the Reddit post doesn't specify features, the build does include switching capabilities. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:41 pmWinter Clarity Bundle: 60% off Raycast, Endel, Ground News, and Craft Docs [Sponsored]
The holiday season brings noise: endless shopping lists, Christmas deals, distractions, last-minute meetings, deadlines, you name it. The Winter Clarity Bundle includes four tools that help you focus on what really matters. They cut through the chaos like a laser, pointing directly at what matters most to you. So you can enter 2026 with nothing holding you back and a clean slate for what’s ahead. Launching today, the Winter Bundle brings together four best-in-class apps that form a complete toolkit for clarity and focus. more…07:38 pmAustralian age-check law pulls Apple deeper into platform governance
Apple leans into age checks as Australia's teen social media ban goes live, putting the App Store in the middle of a political fight over kids, tech, and compliance.The App Store ends up acting as an intermediary layerAustralia's new social media law takes effect on December 10 and it targets the apps, not the devices. The law requires major social platforms to prevent anyone under 16 from holding an account, and to deactivate existing under-age accounts.The eSafety Commissioner can issue fines in the tens of millions of dollars for violations. Regulators expect platforms to rely on age-assurance tools and behavioral signals instead of mandatory ID scans. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:17 pmBlack Friday 2.0: Apple Watch Series 11 hits new all-time low, more (from $129)
From tracking your fitness to keeping you connected wherever you go, Apple Watch is a must-have this holiday season. To make it easier to know what to buy, we are tracking huge savings on the entire Apple Watch lineup. 40mm Apple Watch SE 3: from $200 (Reg. $249) 44mm Apple Watch SE 3: from $230 (Reg. $279) 42mm Apple Watch Series 11: from $299 (Reg. $399) 46mm Apple Watch Series 11: from $329 (Reg. $429) Apple Watch Ultra 2: from $549 (Reg. $799) …head below for more! Whether you’re a newcomer to the Apple Watch ecosystem or looking to upgrade your aging wearable, there’s a deal in here for you. more…07:02 pmApple scores top nominations for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards
Apple TV has ben recognized with 26 total nominations across 10 programs for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards. With a record 19… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:41 pm$100 discount drops Apple Watch Series 11 below Black Friday’s best price
An early deal on Apple Watch Series 11 drops it to $389. And Apple Watch Series 10 discounts remain available. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:34 pmSecond release candidate of iOS 26.2 surfaces ahead of public release
Following the initial release candidates, Apple has supplied a second build of iOS 26.2, as it prepares for a formal release of its operating system updates ahead of the holidays.iOS 26.2 gets a second release candidateOn December 3, Apple started the endgame section of its beta-testing process, with the first release candidates for its 26.2 generation of operating systems. Less than a week later, it's brought out its second RC build of iOS 26.2.The second RC build, number 23C54, replaces the first RC build, 23C52. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums