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- Thursday April 16
- 12:28 amiPhone users no longer able to downgrade to iOS 26.4
Following last week’s release of iOS 26.4.1, Apple today stopped signing iOS 26.4. Here’s what that means. more…Wednesday April 1511:59 pmSmartWings smart roller shades review: bring in natural light to your Apple Home
Smart shades from SmartWings connect via the Matter over Thread protocol, which makes them responsive, energy-efficient, and Apple Home compatible. Plus, they're a beautiful addition to any home.SmartWings smart roller shades reviewThere are a lot of gadgets you can add to your smart home like lights, locks, and sensors, but there's one category that's often overlooked. Window shades and blinds are a more luxurious addition to a smart home, but they're quite useful.I have cats, so my first thought was ensuring I put the blinds somewhere they wouldn't get destroyed. My office is cat-free, and the windows are difficult to access, so they were the perfect option. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:47 pmDeepfake nonconsensual porn apps are advertising in the App Store
Users looking to create nonconsensual deepfakes of unknowing individuals can simply perform an App Store search. If App Review has a job, it clearly isn't doing it.It is trivially easy to search for deepfake tools when they take out adsIt isn't just the Grok app that lets users create nonconsensual deepfake nudes and pornography. Apple did remove at least 28 such apps in January, and even threatened xAI with a Grok removal, but that clearly hasn't been enough.According to a report from The Tech Transparency Project that was first shared by 9to5Mac, "nudify" apps are appearing in search ads and suggestions in the App Store. Pornography isn't banned from the App Store if it isn't the app's sole purpose, but illegal or harmful products are. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:20 pmGoogle One discount takes 50% off YouTube Premium for a year
After boosting AI Pro storage earlier this month, Google One is now running a limited-time YouTube Premium discount. more…10:54 pmImprobable Visa & iPhone loophole leads to Apple Pay heist that'll never happen to you | AppleInsiderImprobable Visa & iPhone loophole leads to Apple Pay heist that'll never happen to you
Researchers were able to pull $10k from a locked iPhone via a trick that requires physical device access, perfect circumstances, and specialized hardware. Don't let fearmongering convince you to turn off Transit Mode.Visa cards on Apple Pay have a very specific vulnerability that no one should worry aboutFear is one of the most prevalent emotions to utilize when looking to make some content go viral. If you watched TV in the past 40 years, a lot of late-night news broadcasts thrived on the "but it could happen to you" plot devices.YouTube is no stranger to using fear as a tactic, and one of the biggest tech YouTubers, Marques Brownlee, let hacking channel Veritasium steal $10k from his locked iPhone in a video. It utilized a man-in-the-middle technique where transaction handshakes are intercepted between an iPhone and payment terminal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:04 pmNew report claims App Store search suggestions and ads steered users to ‘nudify’ apps
The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has followed up on its January report that revealed dozens of “nudify” apps on the App Store with a new investigation focused on how Apple’s own search and ad systems may be helping users find them. Here are the details. more…09:51 pmApple's 'AI coding bootcamp' could help its engineers make a better Siri with AI
As part of ongoing efforts to improve Siri, Apple's engineers are set to participate in a multi-week coding bootcamp, which will help them master the use of AI in coding.Apple will allegedly organize an AI coding bootcamp for its Siri engineers.Apple's planned contextual awareness upgrade for Siri still isn't here, nearly two years after it was announced at WWDC 2024. Development has hit some snags, and it's often been said that Apple has fallen behind in the AI race.However, the company remains undeterred. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:43 pmGoogle launches native Gemini app for Mac
Google today officially released a standalone native Gemini app for macOS, giving Mac users a dedicated, high-performance way to access… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:24 pmApple to drive OLED notebook growth in 2026 amid smartphone slowdown, per report
According to a new Counterpoint Research report, Apple is expected to play a key role in driving OLED notebook display growth in 2026, even as the broader OLED market faces pressure from rising memory costs and softer smartphone demand. Here are the details. more…08:57 pmReport: Apple to send Siri engineers to multi-week AI coding bootcamp
The Information reports that a group of Apple engineers who are working on Siri will be sent to a “multi-week bootcamp to learn to code using AI.” Here are the details. more…08:41 pmBofA ups Apple stock price target to $325 ahead of Q2 earnings
On Tuesday, top Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan reiterated a Buy rating on Apple stock and raised his price target to $325 from $320… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:34 pmJon Prosser's last-ditch effort against Apple's lawsuit is the First Amendment
Journalists are protected when they report trade secrets, with caveats, and leaker Jon Prosser hopes that this protection will be enough to have the lawsuit that Apple filed dismissed.Jon Prosser believes his Liquid Glass leaks are protected speechThings haven't been going well for Front Page Tech owner Jon Prosser. He leaked early prototype designs of Liquid Glass and has been sued by Apple for how he allegedly got hold of the materials.After failing to respond to Apple's complaints and placed in a default ruling, he's allegedly been working the case from behind the scenes. The latest filing from Prosser's team suggests he believes it is all going to be thrown out. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:26 pmiOS 26.4 adds brand new widgets for your iPhone’s Home Screen
iOS 26.4 comes packed with many new features, including brand new Ambient Music widgets that can be added to the iPhone’s Home Screen. Here are the details. more…08:25 pmNever pay for VPN again: Get FastestVPN on 10 devices, just $30 for life
Keep your personal data private with a FastestVPN lifetime license, on sale now. Supports iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, smart TVs and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:04 pmWhitelisted: Which router manufacturers aren't affected by FCC's ban
The US FCC's ban on foreign-made routers is benefiting a very small number of companies. Here's what companies are blocked from import, which are exempt, and why, as of April 15, 2026.The FCC's ban applies to almost the entire U.S. marketIn March, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission implemented a ban on routers. Rather than targeting products from specific companies, it banned any routers "produced in a foreign country."The reality is that, since the vast majority of routers are imported into the United States, the ban effectively affects the entire router market as a whole. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:42 pmApple says Jon Prosser has only partially complied with subpoenas in iOS 26 leak case [U] | 9 to 5 MacApple says Jon Prosser has only partially complied with subpoenas in iOS 26 leak case [U]
Update, April 15, 2:41 p.m. ET: Jon Prosser has filed a separate status report. Details below. In a joint status report, attorneys for Apple and Michael Ramacciotti updated the court on the latest developments in the trade secrets lawsuit over the leak of iOS 26 design details. Here’s what’s new with the case. more…07:40 pmMicrosoft has a new idea on how to deter students from MacBook Neo
The effects of MacBook Neo continue to ripple through the PC industry this week. As spotted by The Verge, Microsoft has introduced a new “Microsoft College Offer” initiative. Through this, college students in the US can score 12 months free of Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with the purchase of an eligible PC, plus a free custom Xbox controller. more…07:33 pmApple TV debuts trailer for ‘Unconditional,’ suspenseful new thriller premiering May 8th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV debuts trailer for ‘Unconditional,’ suspenseful new thriller premiering May 8th
Apple TV on Wednesday released the trailer for “Unconditional,” the new drama series from co-creators Adam Bizanski (“Magpie”) and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:30 pmVideo shows how to steal $10,000 from locked iPhone in controlled setting
A new video from the Veritasium YouTube channel shows how a niche loophole could allow someone to steal $10,000 from a locked iPhone—though you probably don’t need to worry. more…07:21 pmGoogle Gemini Mac app focuses on speed over deep integration
Google released a Gemini macOS app that brings its AI onto the desktop, but after I tried it, I found that it works more like a quick-access tool than a fully integrated assistant like Siri.Apple Intelligence and Google GeminiThe app runs on recent macOS versions and lets users summon Gemini instantly with a keyboard shortcut. Users can analyze on-screen content with permission and work with files, images, and documents without leaving their current app.Google frames the release as a way to keep people "in flow" while they work. The broader goal is to position Gemini as a persistent layer across macOS instead of a standalone tool. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums