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- Friday December 19
- 06:36 pmGift guide: Last-minute HomeKit recommendations
Crafting a smart home ecosystem can be tricky. There are a lot of product categories, and it can be hard to know which ones to prioritize. Here are some of my go-to smart home recommendations for outfitting a smart home — and they all make great gifts this holiday season. more…06:35 pmMissing Safari’s full Toolbar? Here’s how to bring it back to your iPhone.
Hate the compact Safari browser controls in iOS 26? You can easily switch the iPhone Safari toolbar back to the full-featured design. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:34 pmHoliday Deal Alert: $100 off Apple Watch Series 11; hits all-time low of $299
As of December 19th, select colors of the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) are back down to their record-low price of $299, or $100 off… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmiMessage is full of features you’re probably not using (but should) [Video]
It feels like every year, Apple quietly adds dozens of small features and improvements to the Messages app, but most of them fly under the radar. These aren’t flashy or eye-grabbing features, but they are the type of features that really help the quality of life and experience of the Messages app. If you are like most people, then you have probably been using the Messages app the same way for years, meaning you are barely scratching the surface of what the app can do. Here are some of the best Messages features that you need to know. more…05:59 pmLast call for Christmas: These $199 AirPods Pro 3 are the perfect gift
Macworld If you’re still doing some last-minute gift shopping and have no idea what to get, you really can’t go wrong with a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 3, especially since you can get them for $199, a $50 discount, and still get them in time to wrap and put under the tree. The AirPods Pro 3 are easily one of our favorite earbuds of the year. When we reviewed them, we gave them a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, and loved the sound quality and long battery life. And the new foam-infused tips solved one of the main issues we had with the AirPods Pro 2. These earbuds deliver better noise cancellation and a much-improved Transparency mode that will make having conversations while wearing them so much better. The Live Translation feature is also pretty awesome when you’re traveling. One really cool thing with these earbuds, however, is the fact that they come with heart rate monitoring, so they can keep track of your health while you’re exercising./ So there you go: The AirPods Pro 3 are under $200 — a pleasant surprise just in time for last-minute holiday shopping, so grab a pair before Santa shows up. The AirPods Pro 3 are down to $199 againBuy now at Amazon05:41 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Holiday returns, Apple account lockout, and iOS
It's holiday time and Dave and I both purchased Apple gifts for loved ones. We talk about our desicsion process and Apple's holiday return policy in case you need to return something. We also talk more about changes to iOS in JApan and if theose types of changes could happen in other parts of the world. Dave tells the story of someone who was completely locked out of his Apple account for no apparent reason and can't get anything back. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: Notion Agent: Go to https://notion.com/tdr to try your new AI teammate, Notion Agent, today. Copilot Money: For a limited-time: Get 26% off your first year when you sign up at copilot.money (new users only, web only). Get two months free with code DALRYMPLE. Start the new year with clarity. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. Show Notes: Apple’s holiday return/refund policy Rob Reiner Dick Van Dyke turned 100 Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan Shows and movies we're watching The Victim, BritBox F1, Apple TV Pluribus Becomes Apple TV’s Most Watched Show Ever05:40 pmmacOS 26.2 adds one of the smartest video calling features I’ve seen in years
While it was somewhat overshadowed by the release of iOS 26.2, Apple also released macOS 26.2 last week. This update introduces one of the most clever video calling features I’ve seen in years: Edge Light. Here’s how it works. more…05:18 pmAustralians will be soon able to use their Apple Watch hypertension notifications
Following approval by Australian medical regulators, Apple is now allowed to enable its Apple Watch hypertension feature in the country, though no specific date has been revealed yet.While it's an Apple Watch feature, hypertension alerts have to first be enabled on an iPhoneFirst introduced in September 2025, Apple Watch can check for hypertension and alert users to seek treatment. It's been rolling out across the world as countries put it through their medical testing features.Now according to Information Age, the feature is coming to Australia. The country's medical regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has formally approved the feature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:13 pmMicrosoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC plunges to $99.97
Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is $150 off thanks to an exclusive coupon stacked with an instant rebate.This Microsoft Office Home & Business deal saves you $140 - Image credit: MicrosoftRetailing for $249.99, AppleInsider readers can save $150 with stacked instant and coupon savings with promo code MSO24. This brings the cost down to $99.97 for the suite of Office tools at Stack Social.Buy with code MSO24 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmLarger tax refunds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could boost Apple’s U.S. sales in 2026 | Mac Daily NewsLarger tax refunds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could boost Apple’s U.S. sales in 2026
In December 2025, President Trump touted the "largest tax refund season of all time," thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmPrice drop: This iPad and MacBook stand stashes a USB-C hub in its aluminum arm
The Casa Hub 360 is an iPad and MacBook dock stand with a USB-C hub in the sturdy arm. Turn your device into a sunflower iMac G4! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:43 pmDeals: iPad $274, 24GB M5 MacBook $250 off, Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Mouse, more
Alongside the ongoing Amazon all-time low on AirPods Pro 3 at $199, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break has a series of new price drops to scope out. Apple’s iPad 11 has returned to the $274 Black Friday price alongside a shot at Apple Pencil Pro at $78 shipped. We also have the most affordable 24GB M5 MacBook Pro you can buy at $250 off joined by Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $250 off (just about every config) and another chance at the rare Magic Mouse (USB-C) holiday price. Scope it all out down below. more…04:02 pmHow to disable the ‘who’s watching’ user profile selection screen on Apple TV
Starting with tvOS 26 (and enhanced in tvOS 26.2, released in December 2025), Apple TV devices display a profile selection screen… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:56 pmGet Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M4 for just $949 with delivery by Christmas
There's still time to grab Amazon's best 15-inch MacBook Air price at $949, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.Save $250 on a variety of MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleThe M4 15-inch MacBook Air delivers robust battery life at up to 18 hours, making it a great choice for those seeking MacBook Pro-style screen space without the high cost. And numerous models are $250 off at Amazon, with prices starting at $949.Buy 15" MacBook Air for $949 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:45 pmA macOS Tahoe bug is causing some Apple Studio Displays to flicker
A small number of Apple Studio display owners are reporting that macOS Tahoe is causing their monitors to flicker, but it might affect other monitors too.Apple Studio DisplayEver since macOS Tahoe was released in September 2025, a small number of people have reported a flickering issue with their Studio Display. Reports on social media and elsewhere suggest the bug has gotten worse, rather than better, with subsequent macOS updates.While difficult to describe in text, the flicker is said to sometimes happen repeatedly. Othertimes, users experience a single flicker with little sign of a discernible pattern to the behavior. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:20 pmToday in Apple history: Apple crushes Think Secret rumors site
On December 19, 2007, Apple settled a lawsuit with Nick Ciarelli that shuttered “Think Secret,” his popular Apple rumors site. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:03 pmApple TV picks up Will Poulter dramedy series ‘Beat the Reaper’
Apple TV has picked up “Beat the Reaper,” a new dramedy starring BAFTA Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Will Poulter… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:42 pmApple Becomes a Debt Collector With Its New Developer Agreement
Apple released an updated developer license agreement this week that gives the company permission to recoup unpaid funds, such as commissions or any other fees, by deducting them from in-app purchases it processes on developers' behalf, among other methods. From a report: The change will impact developers in regions where local law allows them to link to external payment systems. In these cases, developers must report those payments back to Apple to pay the required commissions or fees. The changed agreement seemingly gives Apple a way to collect what it believes is the correct fee if the company determines a developer has underreported their earnings. [...] In its new developer agreement, Apple states it will "offset or recoup" what it believes it is owed, including "any amounts collected by Apple on your behalf from end-users." This means Apple could recoup funds from developers' in-app purchases -- like those for digital goods, services, and subscriptions -- or from one-time fees for paid applications. Read more of this story at Slashdot.02:29 pmApple age verification with a privacy focus would solve two problems
While Apple is currently lobbying against being given a legal responsibility for age verification when it comes to downloading apps, I think the company’s customers would very much benefit from it taking on this role. Given the company’s track record in finding privacy-respecting approaches to personal data, I would like to see it go even further than the proposals we’ve seen to date … more…02:04 pmU.S. appeals court considers reviving Apple App Store class action lawsuit
A U.S. appeals court will review a lower court's decision to decertify a massive class-action lawsuit against Apple involving App Store… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.