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- Thursday April 09
- 07:02 pmiOS 26’s Messages app got a big upgrade for an essential feature
iOS 26 brought a lot of changes to the Messages app, like new group chat features, spam prevention tools, and more. Joining those improvements, Messages also got a big AI upgrade in iOS 26 for an essential feature: search. more…06:50 pmPixelmator Pro & Logic get big upgrades, rest of iWork gets minor ones
Apple rolled out updates across its creative and productivity apps. Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro gain new features while the rest of the iWork lineup got bug fixes and stability improvements.Apple Creator Studio appsApple's Creator Studio bundle includes pro tools like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and Pixelmator Pro, along with productivity apps like Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. It's a unified platform for creating and publishing across different workflows.Apple delivered updates through the App Store, with most apps receiving maintenance-focused changes for reliability and platform stability. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:32 pmApple TV debuts trailer for ‘My Brother the Minotaur,’ premiering April 24th
Apple TV on Thursday debuted the trailer for “My Brother the Minotaur,” an all-new animated kids and family adventure series set to premiere… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:17 pmOpenAI introduces $100/month Pro plan aimed at Codex users, here’s what it includes
OpenAI is launching a revamped $100/month ChatGPT subscription aimed at Codex users. Here’s how it compares to OpenAI’s existing plans and what it includes. more…06:16 pmApple releases macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 with bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements
Apple introduced macOS 26.4.1, an important update for macOS Tahoe that addresses various bugs and glitches. It's recommended. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:07 pmInstagram now lets you edit your comments after posting
Instagram just made a small change that’s worth celebrating: comments can now be edited after posting. Here are the details. more…05:49 pmApple has released macOS 26.4.1 with unspecified bug fixes
On April 9, Apple released macOS 26.4.1 to the public, alongside vague release notes that just discuss that the update contains bug fixes.The new macOS 26.4.1 update is now available for downloadWhile Apple hasn't detailed exactly which bugs this new update addresses, there may be clues from other recent releases. The update comes just 24 hours after Apple also released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1.Both updates applied a fix for one bug in particular. That bug caused some iCloud data not to sync correctly and affected both Apple and third-party apps, including Passwords. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:36 pmApple updates Creator Studio apps including Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro, more
Apple has released new versions of Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more apps included in the Creator Studio app suite. There are also updates to Final Cut Camera, Photomator, and more. more…05:33 pmApple releases macOS 26.4.1
Apple on Thursday released macOS 26.4.1 which provides bug fixes for your Mac (including a fix for an iCloud syncing issue in… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:29 pm2026 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM plunges to best $2,899
Pick up Apple's brand-new M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB RAM for $2,899, the lowest price on record, thanks to a $200 cash discount.M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM has dropped to record low $2,899 - Image credit: AppleReleased in March 2026, the M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro features higher unified memory bandwidth and is equipped with Apple's N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. And today, Amazon is slashing $200 off an upgraded configuration with a bump up to 48GB of RAM.Save $200 on 16" MacBook Pro 48GB RAM Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:27 pmThree Apple Stores closing in June, one was unionized
Three Apple Store locations in struggling malls are set to close permanently as summer kicks off, with one of them the controversial unionized store in Towson, Maryland.Apple Trumbull | Image Credit: AppleThe stores in question are Apple North County, in Escondido, California, Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut, and Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, Maryland. Notably, Apple Towson was Apple's first unionized store.Most employees will be shifted to nearby locations with no further action required by the employee, provided they agree to stay with the company. The unionized Towson employees will be eligible to apply for open roles at Apple, as per the existing bargaining agreement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:17 pmApple releases macOS 26.4.1 software update, details here
Apple has just released a new software update for Mac: macOS 26.4.1. Here’s what to expect from the latest release. more…05:09 pmApple TV just added two exciting new series to future lineup
Apple TV just brought back one of its biggest hit series, and has an acclaimed comedy debuting next week. But looking ahead to projects that are further out, there are two exciting Apple TV series coming that were just unveiled. Here are the details. more…05:01 pmApple TV celebrates the premiere of ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman | Mac Daily NewsApple TV celebrates the premiere of ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman
Apple TV hosted the star-studded premiere for its upcoming comedic family drama “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” at Regal Union Square theater… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmMacBook Neo helps power Mac to its best quarter in years
Mac shipments reach impressive levels in the first quarter of 2026, partially driven by the popularity of the new MacBook Neo. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:49 pmApple announces permanent closure of three US retail stores
Apple has announced that it is closing three retail stores in the United States, including locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California. more…04:34 pmAnthropic scales up with enterprise features for Claude Cowork and Managed Agents
Claude Cowork, available on macOS, is losing the “research preview” label today as Anthropic introduces enterprise capabilities. Separately, Anthropic is reclaiming the AI agent narrative with Claude Managed Agents. more…04:29 pmFrom A12Z to A18 Pro: How Apple Silicon Macs have gone back to the basics
With the MacBook Neo, Apple's A-series chips came back to the Mac, completing a lengthy journey from experiment to fully finished product.The MacBook Neo traces its roots to the 2020 Developer Transition Kit.Apple Silicon on the Mac began with an iPad chip, and now the MacBook Neo has taken things to the next level with a chip originally designed for an iPhone.Since 2020, every Mac, from the entry-level Mac mini to the powerful Mac Studio, has been powered by an M-series chip. The M1 was the first Apple-designed ARM chip made with the Mac in mind. It spearheaded the company's move from Intel, but it didn't start the transition to Apple Silicon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:01 pmEurope’s largest Apple museum opens in Utrecht, showcasing 50 years of innovation
Europe’s biggest Apple museum has officially opened its doors in Utrecht, Netherlands, just in time for Apple’s 50th anniversary… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmApple isn't done with Dynamic Island but shrinking it on iPhone 18 won't be easy
Apple is working to reduce the size of the Dynamic Island on iPhone 18, but the limits of Face ID hardware continue to dictate how far it can go.Render of iPhone 18 Dynamic IslandThe company is testing a smaller Dynamic Island design for a future iPhone Pro, based on a new supply chain leak. The effort centers on moving more Face ID hardware under the display without hurting security or usability.Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station said in an April 9 Weibo post that Apple is running A/B tests on two front-panel designs. One keeps the current layout, while the other shrinks the cutout by placing part of Face ID beneath the screen. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums