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- Saturday December 06
- 02:35 pmToday in Apple history: Lousy quarter proves Steve Jobs isn’t invincible
On December 6, 2000, Apple Computer's stock price fell dramatically after lousy quarterly results. However, the best was yet to come in 2001. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:17 pmThe US really doesn't want more ICEBlock apps in the App Store
Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to apply pressure on Apple to keep more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in the App Store.How ICEBlock appeared in the App Store before being pulledIn October, after facing demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Apple removed the ICEBlock app from the App Store. Two months later, and there are still calls for Apple to do more.The House Committee on Homeland Security sent letters to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, requesting detail about the ways the companies are preventing more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in their respective app storefronts. There is a demand for more detail about what each firm is doing to crack down on the apps, used to monitor the movements of immigration officers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmThe real reason Meta poached Apple’s UI design chief
The real reason Meta hired Alan Dye away from Apple is his work on the pioneering Vision Pro headset and visionOS. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:00 amApple @ Work: Apple brings built-in recovery intelligence to macOS 26
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In my time with managing Apple devices in the enterprise, macOS has always been known for its reliability in terms of not getting to a state where it can’t boot, but even the most stable systems have the occasional bad day due to a software update issue, etc. With macOS 26, Apple introduced Recovery Assistant, a built-in utility designed to help when that happens. Instead of forcing users to boot into recovery mode and guess at what went wrong, Recovery Assistant automatically launches when the Mac fails to start, diagnoses the problem, and tries to fix it. more…08:00 amRight now, you can get a MacBook Pro and a Microsoft Office lifetime license for $440
Macworld TL;DR: Get a MacBook Pro and Microsoft Office for only $440. Black Friday wasn’t your only chance to get one of the best deals of the year. Right now, you can get a MacBook Pro plus a lifetime license for Microsoft Office for only $439.97 (usually costs $1,799). Take a look. This is a two-part bundle. The MacBook Pro has a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a fast 512GB SSD, so apps open quickly, and multitasking feels smooth. The 13.3-inch Retina display shows crisp text and bright color, and True Tone adjusts the screen to whatever room you’re in. The Magic Keyboard and Touch Bar add small conveniences you notice throughout the day, and four Thunderbolt 3 ports give you flexible charging and accessory options. Since it’s Grade A refurbished, it arrives in clean, near-mint condition with only minimal signs of use. The bundle also includes a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021, which gives you Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams (basic version) OneNote (free version) You can download the full suite onto your Mac, and then it’s yours for life with no ongoing fees or strings attached. Right now, it’s only $440 to get a MacBook Pro and Microsoft Office for life, but this sale ends soon. MSO Home & Business for Mac 2021 Lifetime License + MacBook Pro 13” (2020)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amUnlock 1,200+ hidden Mac powers for just $40 this Cyber Week
Macworld TL;DR: MacPilot gives you lifetime access to 1,200+ Mac tweaks, tools, and customizations for just $39.99—no terminal commands needed. Your Mac is capable of way more than Apple lets on—and MacPilot proves it. Right now, you can score a lifetime license for just $39.99 (MSRP $99) during this Cyber Week sale, unlocking over 1,200 advanced features without ever touching a command line. MacPilot combines the power of UNIX with the friendly macOS interface you already know. The result? A control panel that lets you tweak everything: reveal hidden Finder files, disable the startup chime, customize your Dock with spacers and stacks, change screenshot formats, and even run deep maintenance tools that keep your system running like new. It’s like popping open the hood of your Mac without the need for any special training. You also get access to a detailed system profile with information you usually need third-party utilities to see—graphics details, RAM speeds, serial numbers, and more. And because this lifetime license includes all future updates, your Mac-tweaking powers only grow over time. If you love a Mac that feels faster, cleaner, and truly yours, this is the easiest upgrade you’ll ever buy Now’s the optimal time to hack your Mac to perfection. Get a lifetime license to MacPilot while it’s on sale for just $39.99 (MSRP $99) for a limited time. MacPilot Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:09 amAmazon is blowing out M4 iPad Pro inventory with discounts up to $600 off
The lowest M4 iPad Pro prices are available at Amazon this weekend, with closeout deals delivering up to $600 off.Save up to $600 with blowout M4 iPad Pro savings.These closeout M4 specials offer significant savings compared to buying the latest M5 release, with large storage capacities available, making it a great time to pick up a holiday gift for the content creator in your life. Here are the top picks from the sale:M4 11-inch iPad Pro deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 amPrice drop: Get a versatile iPhone scanning app for $28 (works with iPad, too)
This powerful scanning app offers loads of features at a low price. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a full-service scanner with iScanner. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:16 amCritics Choice Awards: Apple TV’s 26 nominations include Best Drama Series for Pluribus | 9 to 5 MacCritics Choice Awards: Apple TV’s 26 nominations include Best Drama Series for Pluribus
Apple has once again picked up multiple nominations for its shows and films, this time at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards. Here are the details. more…12:45 amHouse panel questions Apple on apps used to track immigration officers
Following the controversy that led to Apple removing apps like ICEBlock from the App Store a few months ago, US lawmakers want to know what steps the company is taking to prevent similar tools from returning. Here are the details. more…Friday December 0511:54 pmIndia considers new surveillance measure requiring iPhone A-GPS to stay active 24/7
Fresh off abandoning its controversial mandate to preload a state-run “security” app on all smartphones, the Indian government may already be heading into an even bigger privacy battle. Here are the details. more…10:41 pmApple Executive Departures Could Signal Welcome Changes
Apple’s hectic week of executive transitions could have more profound impacts than just reshuffling the org chart. With John Giannandrea retiring and Alan Dye departing, Apple has an opportunity to fix Siri and refine Liquid Glass.10:25 pmNew report sheds a bit more light on who at Apple has been departing for OpenAI
A few days ago, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that OpenAI was poaching Apple hardware engineers “left and right”. Now, a new WSJ piece offers a closer look at some of these departures. more…10:24 pmSpeculation intensifies on Apple’s CEO succession plan and possible contenders
In the ever-evolving landscape of Big Tech, succession planning at Apple has emerged as a focal point of intrigue, blending whispers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:57 pmCar Keys are coming to the Wallet app for 13 new vehicle brands soon
Apple debuted some great new CarPlay features in iOS 26, but the company has more coming for your vehicle soon. Here are the 13 new vehicle brands that Apple says will soon support car keys in the Apple Wallet app. more…09:55 pmAmazon's top holiday deals: AirPods 4 ANC $99, $450 off iPad Pro, Apple Watch $199, Mac from $499, more | AppleInsiderAmazon's top holiday deals: AirPods 4 ANC $99, $450 off iPad Pro, Apple Watch $199, Mac from $499, more
As Cyber Week comes to a close, now is the time to grab some of the year's best deals on Apple products before the savings end.Save up to $400 on Apple holiday gift ideas - Image credit: Apple Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:46 pm2025 App Store Award Winners: Tiimo, Essayist, and Detail
I did not enjoy them as much as Apple did.09:38 pmApple TV’s biggest premiere of the year is next week, with key follow-up after
Apple TV has had a big year already, but next week brings its most high-profile premiere yet: F1 The Movie joins the streaming service. There’s also a key follow-up coming to Apple TV soon with the Formula 1 sport’s arrival. Here are the details. more…09:36 pmApple may use Intel to fabricate some iPhone chips by 2028
Intel is now anticipated to secure a supply agreement with Apple for certain non-Pro iPhone chips as early as 2028. This would build on… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:06 pmRewind Mac app shutting down following Meta’s acquisition of Limitless
Rewind, which recorded and transcribed everything users saw or heard, is shutting down in two weeks, following Meta’s acquisition of its parent company. Here are the details. more…