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- Friday April 17
- 02:01 amApple announces events and activities ahead of the TCS London Marathon
Last month, Apple was announced as an official partner of this year’s TCS London Marathon. Now, the company has confirmed a series of events and activities ahead of the main race, scheduled for April 26. Here are the details. more…Thursday April 1611:58 pmApple Music outage makes service unavailable to some users
Apple’s System Status page confirms an ongoing Apple Music outage that is making the service unavailable or slow for some users. Here are the details. more…11:17 pmCasely Power Pods recall reannounced after a fatality in New Jersey
After one person passed away and after dozens more were injured, Casely has reannounced a recall of its MagSafe-compatible power bank.Casely has reannounced its 2025 recall of the 5,000mAh Power Pods MagSafe charger.Back in April 2025, Casely and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) published a recall of the 5,000mAh Power Pods wireless. More than 429,000 units were recalled, following 51 incidents of the products "overheating, expanding, or catching fire," ultimately causing burns.A year later, the same recall has been reissued, as 28 additional incidents have occurred. "The recalled power banks pose a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers," says the USCPSC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:45 pm$320M money laundering scheme uncovered using iCloud backup
Brazil's federal police have uncovered a large-scale money laundering group involving influencers and musicians, all thanks to an iCloud backup.An iCloud backup played a crucial role in the discovery of a money laundering ring in Brazil.iCloud backups have played a key role in exposing organized crime, helping police uncover a poker rigging scheme in October 2025, and now contributing to the discovery of a $320 million money laundering operation in Brazil.As part of an investigation into alleged illegal gambling and international drug trafficking, Brazilian authorities arrested accountant Rodrigo Morgado. Upon gaining access to his iCloud backup, however, investigators found evidence of a separate, complex money laundering scheme. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:30 pmPower bank maker Casely reissues recall following mid-flight explosion and fatal incident | 9 to 5 MacPower bank maker Casely reissues recall following mid-flight explosion and fatal incident
MagSafe-compatible accessory maker Casely has reissued a recall for Power Pods after new incidents were reported following its initial recall last April, including one that proved fatal. Here are the details. more…10:07 pmAmazon issues $589 MacBook Neo deal, lowest price on new release
Avoid backorder delays and grab the lowest price ever with Amazon's MacBook Neo deal that drops the standard model to $589.99.Save on every new MacBook Neo, including this popular Citrus option.A popular option for families and bargain hunters, Apple's MacBook Neo is on sale at Amazon today, with the standard 256GB model marked down to $589.99 after a $10 discount. At press time, all four colorways are eligible for the savings, with units shipping now or in 1-2 days, depending on the color.Buy MacBook Neo for $589.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:25 pmThis private AI assistant runs offline for life
Pansophy is a fully local personal AI assistant that runs without accounts, subscriptions or cloud processing. Your data stays on your device. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:06 pmAn iCloud backup helped uncover a $320M crime ring in Brazil
Data pulled from an iCloud backup played a key role in uncovering a $320M money laundering scheme in Brazil, leading to the arrests of several influencers and musicians. Here are the details. more…09:03 pmNetflix launching redesigned iPhone app with vertical video feed
After botching its Apple TV app with an inferior custom video player, Netflix is updating its iPhone app with a vertical video feed. more…08:37 pmApple TV has two new sci-fi series coming as spinoffs to beloved hits
Apple TV keeps proving itself a destination for sci-fi fans, and two of the streamer’s beloved hits have inspired spinoff series that are on the way. more…08:26 pmBluetti’s FridgePower provides key protection against power outages [Sponsored]
A complete home battery backup system provides the ultimate flexibility in protecting against power outages, with options ranging from $1,200 to around $10,000, depending on how many devices do you want to power and for how long. But Bluetti’s FridgePower is a brand-new option designed to provide the most important protection in a form-factor specifically optimized for smaller apartments and kitchens. more…08:20 pmTim Cook boosts Nike investment with fresh $1M share purchase
Regulatory filings show that Tim Cook has once again increased his stake in Nike, bringing his holdings to 130,480 shares. Here are the details. more…08:00 pmApple increases MacBook Neo orders due to strong demand and sell-out
Apple's newly launched MacBook Neo, positioned as the company's most affordable notebook ever with a starting price of $599, has… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:56 pmMacBook Neo sells out for April as demand for Apple’s $599 laptop outpaces supply
Apple has sold through its MacBook Neo inventory for April. The earliest deliveries for new MacBook Neo orders from Apple now quote delivery dates in May. MacBook Neo’s launch has resembled a flagship iPhone launch more than a typical Mac release. After more than a month since its release, customers continue to purchase the $599 laptop faster than Apple can produce them. more…07:40 pmEdifier brings versatile audio to multi-device setups [Updated – M90 speakers now on sale!] | Cult of MacEdifier brings versatile audio to multi-device setups [Updated – M90 speakers now on sale!]
New Edifier M90 Compact Active Speakers aim to serve a variety of devices, bridging desktop and TV audio needs. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:36 pmApple Glasses design, iOS 27 features, Creator Studio updates
Benjamin and Chance follow up with increasingly worsening availability of Mac mini and Mac Studio, as well as some interesting iOS 27 tidbits and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio suite. Also, Bloomberg reports on the design of the upcoming Apple smart glasses, and Apple shutters three retail stores. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance finds some great HomeKit gear that just works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bartender: Organize and control your Mac’s menu bar so it stays clean and uncluttered. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour and use code HAPPYHOUR to save 10% on Bartender 6. Sponsored by Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. more…06:59 pmLatest Apple Glasses reveal shows Apple truly playing to its strengths
Earlier this week, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg outlined fresh details about Apple Glasses, with a special focus on design. Here’s why it sounds like Apple is truly playing to its strengths with the forthcoming product. more…06:59 pmLatest Apple Glasses reveal shows Apple truly playing to its strengths
Earlier this week, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg outlined fresh details about Apple Glasses, with a special focus on design. Here’s why it sounds like Apple is truly playing to its strengths with the forthcoming product. more…06:59 pmLatest Apple Glasses reveal shows Apple truly playing to its strengths
Earlier this week, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg outlined fresh details about Apple Glasses, with a special focus on design. Here’s why it sounds like Apple is truly playing to its strengths with the forthcoming product. more…06:59 pmLatest Apple Glasses reveal shows Apple truly playing to its strengths
Earlier this week, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg outlined fresh details about Apple Glasses, with a special focus on design. Here’s why it sounds like Apple is truly playing to its strengths with the forthcoming product. more…