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- 03:27 amApple to Light Up Battersea Power Station With Winning Submissions
In celebration of the winners of the Your Tree iPad creativity competition in the U.K. for the festive season, 24 submissions are shown on the Battersea Power Station from 5 p.m to 10:30 p.m daily up to the 24th of December. Apple invited UK users to design a digital Christmas tree on their iPad. The […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:25 amJohn Giannandrea Removed From Executive Leader Page
The Apple Leadership page has been recently updated. John Giannandrea has been removed from the list of executives, with the AI chief retiring in the Spring of next year and staying as an advisor for Apple until he leaves. The retirement was announced last Monday, and Apple has already updated its website for executive leadership. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.Sunday December 0711:50 pmFind My Saves Dave Barry’s iPad—Twice
Apparently, humor columnist Dave Barry’s brain is full, causing him to leave his iPad in public places—well, one public place—but Find My helped him recover it not just once, but twice. It’s a good reminder to turn on Find My and use Apple’s lost device options.Read original article11:17 pmApple TV previews new F1 streaming deal, confirms driver onboard cams will be included
Today was the last race of the 2025 F1 championship, and that also meant the last time ESPN will broadcast a race in the United States. From next year, Apple takes over with all races streaming as part of an Apple TV subscription. Apple released a new social media ad for the deal today, giving us our first look at how the F1 channel will look inside of the TV app. more…09:18 pmMeta Says Fuck That Metaverse Shit
Joz might want to use the word now, just to make jokes.09:16 pmHidden Setting Controls What Happens When You Tap a Call in the Phone App
In iOS 26’s Phone app, Unified view lets you tap a call to show contact info instead of initiating a callback. A hidden setting lets you switch that tap-a-call behavior back to a callback—but it appears only when in Unified view and isn’t available to those using Classic view.08:35 pmEvercore increases its Apple price target to $325 as it raises AI expectations
Investment firm Evercore has upgraded its price target for Apple to $325 yet again, with expectations that Siri's overhaul will be a major driver in the spring of 2026.An improved Siri could pay off for Apple, eventually - Image Credit: AppleEvercore has already made multiple target price increases since the start of September, with the latest occurring at a very late stage of the year. The investment firm has now upped its target from $300 to $325.The price upgrade story started on September 9, with a rise from $250 to $260 based on the strength of the iPhone 17 range. A second update in the same month hit $290, as the firm shifted its focus more on the main models rather than the iPhone Air. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:39 pmLast call: Save up to 84% on OWC docks, portable storage, Apple accessories
OWC's Cyber Week sale offers prices as low as $2.99 on Apple accessories, Thunderbolt docks for your Mac, portable SSDs, and more. But don't delay, as the sale ends Dec. 8.Save on OWC docks, portable storage, memory cards & more - Image credit: OWCFrom docks as low as $24.99 to Apple accessories from $2.99, OWC's Cyber Week sale offers discounts of up to 84% off. The popular Thunderbolt 5 dock is currently $50 off, while the 14-port Thunderbolt 3 option is marked down to $149.99. Please note: Many of the deals below reflect in-cart bonus savings.Save up to 84% at OWC Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:15 pmToday in Apple history: Apple’s massive glass staircase wows Manhattan
On December 7, 2007, Apple opened a magisterial store on West 14th Street in New York City featuring a stunning, three-story glass staircase. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:50 pmDiscount code: Transfer and sync all kinds of files among your Apple devices
AnyTrans is a one-stop content manager for iOS devices. The app makes it easy to transfer any kind of data -- music, photos, texts, etc. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:49 pmiPadOS 26.2 will fix my biggest gripe with Apple’s current iPad software
With iPadOS 26.2, Apple is bringing two major upgrades to the iPad: Split View has returned, and Slide Over has a new gesture. Now, you can just drag and drop apps from your dock, and they’ll snap into place – there’ll no longer be a need to manually resize your windows in the manner you need them. This was already how things worked in iPadOS 18 and prior, and now it’s finally back. more…01:34 pmJustin Bieber threatens Apple with 'rear naked choke hold' over Messages UI
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has threatened to put Apple employees into a "rear naked choke hold" over a relatively minor iPhone UI issue.Justin Bieber hates the dictation button's placement in MessagesApple's design choices are frequently questioned by users, especially after introducing big changes like Liquid Glass. However, in the case of one well-known Canadian singer, the littlest UI problems can bring out the biggest reactions.Posting to X on Sunday, Justin Bieber gave his input on what he perceives is a Messages UI flaw. "If I hit this dictation button after sending a text and it beeps and stops my music one more time," he starts his post. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amA lifetime license for Microsoft Office costs less than 2 years of Microsoft 365
Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime license for Microsoft Office now only costs $150. Microsoft 365 costs you more every year, and that’s not even considering the periodic price hikes. It already jumped to $99.99/year. If you want a way to get the same apps without paying for them forever, check out this lifetime license for Microsoft Office. It comes with recent versions of the same apps, but you only have to pay for it once. It also just went on sale for $149.97 (reg. $249.99). How it works Office 2024 Home & Business includes: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook You install everything directly on your Mac or PC, so you can work offline and avoid problems tied to cloud-only tools. Performance is faster than previous versions, particularly in Excel, and Outlook includes updated security protections that help block unsafe add-ins and suspicious content. Microsoft also refreshed the entire design with a cleaner interface, better touch support, and more accessible templates. You can collaborate in real time on shared documents, leave comments, and use version history to check previous edits. AI tools throughout the suite help with writing, formatting, and data organization, so you can move faster without needing extra plugins or separate subscriptions. If you want the stability of Microsoft Office without paying for Microsoft 365 every month, this lifetime license gives you the essential apps for a much better price. Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC for just $149.97 today. Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.06:58 amApple's new M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM falls to $1,749
Exclusive savings are in effect on two upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro configurations with Apple's latest M5 chip and a bump up to 32GB of memory.Grab an exclusive discount on two M5 MacBook Pro 32GB configs - Image credit: AppleSave $250 on two 14-inch MacBook Pro configurations with an upgrade to 32GB of memory when you shop through the pricing links in this post or in our M5 MacBook Pro Price Guide using a laptop or desktop computer (the offers cannot be activated in B&H's mobile app at this time).Exclusive M5 14-inch MacBook Pro deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsSaturday December 0608:37 pmSamsung's Cyber Week deals deliver up to $5,000 in savings, but the sale ends soon
Samsung's Cyber Week deals of up to $5,000 off are coming to an end, with The Frame TVs, OLED sets, Bespoke appliances, monitors, and more all on sale.Last chance to save up to $5,000 on Samsung products during Cyber Week - Image credit: SamsungNow through Dec. 7, save up to $5,000 on a variety of Samsung products, ranging from 2025 TV releases to Bespoke appliances. You can shop the entirety of the sale at Samsung direct, but we've also rounded up highlights from the holiday savings event below.Save up to $5,000 on Samsung Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Vector’ is a Spotlight replacement for Mac that’s smart and snappy | 9 to 5 MacIndie App Spotlight: ‘Vector’ is a Spotlight replacement for Mac that’s smart and snappy
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Spotlight on the Mac has been far from perfect, especially in recent years. If you want a great, drop-in replacement that offers speedy app launches, file searches, a clipboard manager, and much, much more – you should check out Vector. more…07:30 pmShakeup in Apple’s C-suite! [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: The departure of Apple UI design chief Alan Dye gives us hope for the future o iPhone and Mac software. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:19 pmApple chip chief Johny Srouji rumored to consider his own exit
Another change could happen to Apple's leadership soon, with rumors that chip chief Johny Srouji is considering leaving the iPhone maker.Apple's Johny Srouji during a hardware presentation - Image Credit: AppleApple's managerial tier has seen many changes in a short space of time. If a new report is to be believed, then another change could be right around the corner.According to sources of Bloomberg, SVP of hardware technologies Johny Srouji informed CEO Tim Cook that he is considering leaving Apple in the near future. Srouji has also reportedly told colleagues that he wants to join another company if he does leave, though it is unknown what company that would be. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:29 pmReport: Johny Srouji contemplating leaving Apple, considering career elsewhere
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple’s hardware technologies SVP Johny Srouji is ‘seriously’ considering leaving the company. He’s most known for leading the charge on Apple Silicon. If he does end up leaving, he’ll reportedly take his talents to another company. more…05:05 pmYou can still grab AirPods 4 with ANC for just $99
Discover incredible Black Friday AirPods deals that save you nearly 50% on Apple earbuds, making them much more affordable than ever. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)