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- 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 Forums03:55 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 9, 2026 – iOS 26.4.1 released, more
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: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…03:54 pmWhy the macOS “49-Day” Networking Bug Probably Won’t Affect You
Don’t panic about the newly discovered macOS bug that freezes TCP networking after 49 days of uptime. Between security updates, sleep cycles, and typical usage patterns, most Mac users will never encounter this edge-case failure.03:48 pmApple Card’s transition to Chase: Here’s what’s not changing (and might be)
Apple Card is officially moving to Chase, with Apple’s current partner Goldman Sachs transitioning out over the next year or two. Apple has published details on what to expect during the transition, here’s everything the company says won’t change once Chase takes over—and a few that might. more…03:40 pmDeals: 1TB M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Thunderbolt 5 cables up to 48% off, Magic Keyboard Amazon low, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 1TB M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Thunderbolt 5 cables up to 48% off, Magic Keyboard Amazon low, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s most affordable 1TB M5 MacBook Air at $150 off via Amazon and in all colors). Alongside the rare $99 price drops on Apple Watch Ultra 3, we also have refurb deals at $164 off joined by Apple’s least pricey USB-C Magic Keyboard sitting at the Amazon all-time low today, and these official Apple Thunderbolt 5 Pro cables at up to 48% off. Be sure to check out Nintendo’s new and FREE Hello, Yoshi! app for iOS and head below for a closer look at everything. more…03:25 pmToday in Apple history: Apple sells its 100 millionth iPod
On April 9, 2007, Apple sold its 100 millionth iPod. The landmark event confirms the iPod as Apple’s most popular product of all time. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:09 pmWhy more carmakers race to adopt iPhone car keys
As automakers adopt iPhone car keys at a faster clip, we think it could become as standard as seat belts and touchscreens. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:00 pmApple subpoenas Samsung in South Korea in U.S. DOJ antitrust action
Apple has asked a U.S. court to formally request internal Samsung documents from South Korea as part of the discovery process… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:57 pmGet 3 official Apple USB-C cables for (almost) the price of 1
Macworld Apple USB-C 60W cable View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Like everything Apple makes, its cables are among the best, but they’re also among the most expensive, like “$19 for a 3-foot USB-C cable” expensive. Well, if you don’t mind plain packaging (and you really shouldn’t), Amazon’s Woot is selling Apple’s USB-C cables at a significant discount: one for $10, two for $17, or three for $22. These 3.3ft cables are just about perfect for use at your desk because they only need to reach a short distance. If you tend to actually put your phone down before lying down in bed, it might even work to charge your phone overnight. These cables available for sale on Woot offer up to 60W of charging, as well as data transfer at decent rates. They support fast charging, but you’ll need a power adapter that can support 40W charging or more. So why are these cables so cheap? Woot says the products are brand new, direct from Apple, but they’re shipping in “bulk packaging.” Basically, they’re shoved in polybags and plain brown boxes rather than those shiny white Apple-branded boxes. Basically, they’re excess units that Apple is getting rid of at wholesale prices. So grab however many of these Apple 60W USB-C cables you need and enjoy the deal. Since this sale is happening at Woot — an Amazon company — your Prime free-delivery perks cross over.02:44 pmApple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 to Fix CloudKit Syncing Bug
If iCloud syncing has been unreliable since you updated to iOS 26.4, relief has arrived. Although Apple’s release notes don’t mention it, developers confirm that iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 fix the CloudKit bug.02:44 pmApple Releases OS 26.4.1 to Fix CloudKit Syncing Bug
If iCloud syncing has been unreliable since you updated to iOS 26.4, relief has arrived. Although Apple’s release notes don’t mention it, developers confirm that iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 fix the CloudKit bug. Apple also released macOS 26.4.1 Tahoe, presumably to incorporate the same code changes.02:32 pmUse Apple Music Sing to throw your own karaoke party
Apple Music has a karaoke mode for people who love to sing along as they listen. Apple Music Sing lets you turn down the lyrics. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:13 pmLeaker gives iPhone 18 Pro updates on two design changes
It’s been a big week for iPhone Fold rumors, but a reputable leaker just posted iPhone 18 Pro updates related to two potential design changes. more…02:05 pmWhat Anthropic’s Mythos and Project Glasswing Mean for Your Apple Devices
AI is accelerating the discovery of security vulnerabilities, transforming the landscape of digital security. But Apple users are in a good spot, thanks to Apple’s focus on security and control over the entire ecosystem. TidBITS Security Editor Rich Mogull explains Anthropic’s Mythos and Project Glasswing.02:03 pmApple’s MacBook Neo is the best laptop you can get for $599 – New York Magazine
Apple's MacBook Neo is an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price, making it even more accessible… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:29 pmSpotify’s newest feature lets you focus on audio without distractions
Spotify has introduced a new universal switch for making the app all about audio. No, it’s not a toggle for hiding podcasts and audiobooks, but it does turn off almost all videos. more…01:29 pmSpotify’s newest feature lets you focus on audio without distractions
Spotify has introduced a new universal switch for making the app all about audio. No, it’s not a toggle for hiding podcasts and audiobooks, but it does turn off almost all videos. more…