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- Wednesday December 10
- 11:07 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 10, 2025 – The best iPhone apps and games of the year
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 Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…11:07 pmApple’s App Store changes become EU benchmark as Google faces looming fines
Following years of regulatory wrangling, the European Commission is reportedly using Apple’s App Store changes as a reference point in its Google Play Store probe. Here are the details. more…10:12 pmNext-gen Apple Studio Display said to feature A19 chip, ProMotion, and HDR support
Apple’s upcoming Studio Display will reportedly gain three major features: A19 chip, ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR support… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:26 pmMinor outages hit Apple Music, Apple TV, and Game Center
On Wednesday, three of Apple's services experienced limited outages, with only some users affected.Apple Music and Apple TV experience outagesStarting at 2:53 PM ET, Apple noted that it was seeing outages for both Apple Music and Apple TV. According to Apple's System Status page, the services are not down for everyone, and they may not be completely down.It later listed that Game Center was experiencing issues as well. This is the second time on Wednesday that Game Center has had an outage. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:26 pmNew Apple Pay offer can save you 30% on toys from Mattel
Perfectly timed with the holiday shopping season, Apple Pay has just launched a new offer that gets you 30% off a selection of more than 600 toys from Mattel. Here are the details. more…09:20 pmProMotion and HDR could finally make Studio Display a true pro tool for creators
Discover the pro-grade features of the upcoming Apple Studio Display 2, including ProMotion, HDR and a mini-LED panel upgrade. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:00 pmU.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 25 basis points
On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its third interest rate cut of 2025, lowering the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:57 pmApple TV and Apple Music are currently down [U: Game Center too]
Update 4:19 p.m. ET: Game Center is now listed as down as well. Apple’s System Status page confirms that it is currently experiencing three four outages. Here are the details. more…08:36 pmMacPaw’s Mac assistant Eney is now faster thanks to a local AI model
MacPaw’s Mac AI assistant is now faster and more reliable, thanks to an overhaul of its underlying technology. Here are the details. more…08:19 pmShoppers get 30% off at Mattel when they check out with Apple Pay
Mattel is offering 30% off select items, like Barbie and Hot Wheels, when shoppers check out with Apple Pay as a joint promotion of Apple's service.Apple Wallet on iPhoneIt's the holiday season, and Apple generally ramps up its offering with more partnerships and promotions that promote Apple Pay. This time, it's Mattel that's offering discounts on select products.Mattel controls the promotion via its website. Apple Pay works only as the method that triggers the lower price with the APPLEPAY coupon applied. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:03 pmApple CEO Tim Cook lobbies U.S. Congress against App Store Accountability Act
As lawmakers in Washington push forward with the App Store Accountability Act, Apple CEO Tim Cook stepped into the fray this week… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:52 pmSave big on iPad Pro, iPad Air, and more for holiday shopping (from $274)
Cyber Monday and Black Friday are behind us, but the deals are still rolling on Apple’s entire iPad lineup. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate Netflix machine or something with an obscene amount of power, we’ve got you covered. We’re tracking low prices on the base iPad, iPad Air, adorable iPad mini, and powerful iPad Pro. These are the best current prices on iPads that you’ll find. more…07:41 pmFlash deal: Save $255 on 12 Mac apps with this mega bundle
The latest Unclutter "Editors' Choice" Mac app bundle features 12 popular applications with a combined savings of $255 off.Save 77% on a bundle of 12 Mac apps - Image credit: UnclutterBlack Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but Unclutter's holiday flash deal on its "Editors' Choice" bundle of Mac apps delivers all 12 apps for just $76, a top deal for Mac users.Get 12 Mac apps for $76 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:41 pmApple Glasses are coming: Here’s every rumored new feature
Apple Glasses are coming, with an unveiling rumored for next year. Based on the latest leaks and reporting, here is every feature to expect from Apple’s brand new wearable product: Apple Glasses. more…07:38 pmApple CEO Tim Cook lobbies lawmakers ahead of online child safety law debate
Apple CEO Tim Cook has met up with U.S. lawmakers to lobby against sections of an online child safety bill, which would affect the way the App Store deals with ages.Apple CEO Tim CookLawmakers in the United States are in the middle of discussions about online child safety legislation, which could force some big changes in the operation of apps, online services, and app storefronts. Keen to avoid Apple dealing with a problem brought about by legislation, CEO Tim Cook waded into the fray on Wednesday.The CEO took part in a closed-door meeting with members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reports Bloomberg, where he talked about the potential issues with the new legislation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:32 pmLeak shows A19 iPad & M4 iPad Air unsurprisingly will arrive in early 2026
A code leak of a future iOS 26 release references codenames for the A19 iPad and M4 iPad Air, which confirms expectations that the devices will be revealed relatively soon.Code references incoming iPads expected to launch in early 2026Apple is a secretive company, but it operates with a fairly predictable pattern. The iPhone is updated every fall, Macs have a regular update structure, and iPads generally release every 12 to 18 months.So, it should surprise no one that internal code at Apple is already referencing the next iterations of the base iPad and iPad Air. The code was seen by MacWorld in an "internal Apple code document" found in an "internal pre-release build of iOS 26." Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:03 pmCraft Docs: The digital home where your notes finally work for you [Sponsored]
You put a lot of effort into capturing Christmas gift ideas, project timelines, home renovation plans, health check-ups — you name it. But do your notes actually make you more productive, or make your life easier? For most people, the answer is no. Most people’s notes just sit there. Beautiful, maybe even neatly organized, but static. We collect information, yet rarely reuse it. We save ideas, but they don’t resurface when they could help us. “Most note-taking apps help you collect. Craft helps you create.” The team at Craft has been working to solve this exact problem: helping you use your time meaningfully, accomplish things that matter, and stay creative, without drowning in information. Your notes should work for you, and with the latest update, it’s closer than ever to that mission. Discover how Craft fits into a complete productivity ecosystem through the Winter Clarity Bundle. Get four essential apps, Craft, Raycast, Endel, and Ground News for $149.99 (60 percent off) through December 31st. more…07:00 pmApple’s iPhone leads surge as foreign-branded smartphone sales in China jump 13% in October | Mac Daily NewsApple’s iPhone leads surge as foreign-branded smartphone sales in China jump 13% in October
Sales of foreign-branded smartphones in China — dominated overwhelmingly by Apple's iPhone — surged by 13.0% year-over-year in October… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:58 pmNew Apple Cash stickers add color & personality to quick payments
Apple Cash just picked up animated, iridescent stickers inside the Messages app so you can hound your friends for that dinner bill while being a little too cute about it.Apple Cash stickers are rolling out to iMessage usersApple began rolling out the update on December 10 as a server-side switch rather than a full iOS 26 release. Anyone using a recent iPhone, including iPhone 17 models and the iPhone 16e, will see the new set appear automatically in the Messages Sticker section.MacRumors first spotted the new Apple Cash sticker set rolling out to users. However, we at AppleInsider haven't received the update at the time of this publication. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:45 pmThe fastest way to make a GIF on your iPhone (or Mac)
You can make a GIF on your iPhone or Mac out of any Live Photo or video in your photo library or elsewhere on your computer. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)