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- 08:16 pmMagSafe Monday: The ESR Geo Wallet Boost is the ultimate Find My accessory
When I first picked up the ESR Geo Wallet Boost last year, I had a thought: I was either living in the future or an absolute moron for plugging my wallet into a wall charger. Obviously, charging your wallet sounds like a massive hassle on paper, but after using it off and on, I can confidently say the functionality you get is completely worth the minor inconvenience of charging, as it feels more like charging a Kindle here and there vs something you really worry/think about. more…08:15 pmBridge more Apple Home & Matter devices with Homebridge 2.0
After years in beta, Homebridge 2.0 brings support for even more devices to Apple Home, as well as other Matter platforms. Here's what's new.Homebridge 2.0 brings Matter support to help bridge the future of smart home devicesHomebridge launched in 2015 with the simple goal of bridging unsupported devices into Apple Home. With plugins, this locally-run server would allow many devices like Dyson fans or Ring cameras to work in the Apple Home app.In 2018, AppleInsider created a helpful tutorial on how you could make your very own HomeKit Secure Video-enabled camera. This was a time when supported models were few and far between. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:52 pmiPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming later this year
This fall’s iPhone 18 lineup will bring a brand new ‘iPhone Ultra’ foldable, but the most popular models will no doubt be the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Here are six new features rumored for iPhone 18 Pro. more…07:49 pmiOS 26.5 RC sets up support for app sideloading in Brazil
Following a decision from Brazil’s competition watchdog last year, Apple is now gearing up to allow app sideloading in the country. Here are the details. more…07:33 pmiOS 27 tipped to get new ‘Create a Pass’ feature in Wallet
Macworld A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg sheds a little more light on a previously-rumored feature coming to iOS 27 later this year. The feature, called “Create a Pass,” will let users turn their physical tickets, passes, and membership cards into digital cards in Apple Wallet. According to the report, the process will involve pressing the same “+” button to add a card, much like you do today. But instead of just debit/credit or transit cards, you’ll have a new Create a Pass option. Today, passes are added to Wallet primarily through third-party apps via Apple’s wallet frameworks. This new feature will let you scan a QR code on a physical pass or enter the details manually. You’ll be able to customize image, colors, style, and text for the Wallet passes, but they’ll each have an overall color to denote their type: membership cards in blue, event passes in purple, and orange for all other kinds of passes and tickets (perhaps a coupon or discount code). iOS 27 is expected to be light on major new features and design changes, instead focusing on cleaning up code for better efficiency and reliability. The big exception is the new Siri and it’s associated AI features throughout Apple apps. The new OS will be unveiled at WWDC on June 8.07:13 pmApple could remove a key iPhone Wallet app limitation with iOS 27
A new report claims iOS 27 will bring a long-requested upgrade to the iPhone's Apple Wallet app that'll remove an irritating limitation. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:02 pmU.S. weekly jobless claims plunge to lowest level in more than 50 years
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has fallen to its lowest level in more than 50 years. This week’s new jobless claims… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:33 pmiOS 26.5 adds beautiful wallpapers for your iPhone, here’s what’s new
iOS 26.5 is launching very soon, and the RC that debuted today revealed that Apple’s latest Pride wallpaper actually comes in 11 colorful variations, plus a custom option for creating your own. more…06:30 pmApple Wallet will let you make your own passes in iOS 27
The Apple Wallet will allow users to create passes in iOS 27, taking QR passes from physical passes to create digital versions.Apple WalletThe Apple Wallet can be used to handle credit and debit cards, store cards, digital keys, and digital passes from third-party apps. However, not everyone who provides users with passes does so while supporting the Apple Wallet.In iOS 27, that will change, as Bloomberg reports that Apple will be adding a pass-building tool. People familiar with the feature explain that users can generate a custom pass for Apple Wallet from a QR code. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:25 pmApple’s iOS 27 Wallet upgrade: Users will finally be able to create their own custom passes | Mac Daily NewsApple’s iOS 27 Wallet upgrade: Users will finally be able to create their own custom passes
Apple is set to give the Wallet app a major boost in iOS 27 with a new “Create a Pass” feature that lets users build and customize their own… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:13 pmHere’s when Apple will launch iOS 26.5
The iOS 26.5 release date is likely next week! Here's what to expect when Apple introduces the next new iPhone software update. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:00 pmiOS 27: Apple Wallet adding new ‘Create a Pass’ feature, per report
iOS 27 is again rumored to include a useful new feature for the Wallet app. A new report today says iOS 27 will add a “Create a Pass” feature to the Wallet app, allowing users to convert physical passes to digital ones. Here’s how it will work. more…05:41 pmApple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption
iOS 26.5’s RC is available now, along with official release notes, and with them Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade to the Messages app. more…05:38 pmOpenAI releases a separate ChatGPT iOS app for schools and work organizations
OpenAI now has a new iOS app on the App Store, although it’s not quite Codex related. Instead, it’s a separate version of ChatGPT for iPhone and iPad created specifically for school and work organizations. more…05:30 pmiOS 26.5 expected this month with a handful of new features
Apple's iOS 26.5 is expected to arrive this May after more than a month of beta testing. As anticipated, the update is relatively minor… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:22 pmApple highlights 3 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.5
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 RC build, highlighting three enhancements coming to your iPhone. iOS 26.5 will likely be released to everyone next week. more…05:20 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 4, 2026 – Mac mini changes, 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 Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…05:19 pmRelease candidates of iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out now
The release candidates for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out, as testing for the generation nears its end.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe RC builds for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 surface after the fourth developer betas, which Apple brought out on April 27. The third came out on April 20, while the second appeared on April 13.The first round was distributed on March 30, but Apple re-released the developer beta for iOS 26.5 on March 24, complete with a new build number. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:18 pmApple announces new watch band and wallpaper to celebrate Pride month
Macworld As it does every year, Apple has announced a new Apple Watch collection to celebrate Pride month that includes a new Apple Watch face and a special-edition Apple Watch band to buy. There’s also a matchinfg Pride Luminance wallpaper for iPhones and iPads. The 2026 Pride Collection this year includes a Sport Loop band ($49) with bright rainbow stripes along the length, along with a matching Pride Luminance watch face designed in “two geometric patterns: radial, featuring rays of color that align with the hour marks, and vertical, reflecting the colorful linear stripes of the weaving pattern.” iPhone and iPad users can also download a matching Pride Luminance wallpaper for their devices. The new watch face and wallpapers will be available for everyone in iOS/iPadOS/watchOS 26.5, which will be available in May. The Sport Loop band is available for purchase now online or in the Apple Store app, and will be in retail locations later this week.05:14 pmApple rolls out macOS 26.5 RC, here’s what’s coming
Developers and public beta testerscan now download the first Release Candidate of macOS 26.5, ahead of the official rollout in the coming days. Here’s what to expect from macOS 26.5. more…