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- 11:32 amCosmic Orange is out, Dark Cherry rumored to be new hot iPhone 18 Pro color
A new report claims to have details of the colors for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro, including that the signature one will be Dark Cherry.Mockup of a Dark Cherry iPhone - original image credit: Wesley Hilliard, recoloring by William GallagherApple did already go some way to getting rid of the horrible Cosmic Orange color, by making some iPhones turn pink instead. But reportedly, it's now discarding the color entirely, in favor of a more appealing Deep Cherry.Macworld claims to have a source that has provided the complete list of colors for the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. That list is not very much different to previous rumors, especially concerning reports of Apple considering various shades of red. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:14 amApple and John Giannandrea Part Ways
Former head of artificial intelligence at Apple, John Giannandrea, is leaving the company this week. With the final stock vesting date approaching, Apple has moved to reduce the role of Giannandrea in March of last year after the Apple Intelligence launch that proved to be disappointing. Other than that, the current delays that keep pushing […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:13 amHuawei Unveils Foldable Device
Huawei, a rival smartphone manufacturer, has revealed the Pura X Max, which bears a design similar to the upcoming iPhone fold that will have a book-style design. The device looks to have a similar aspect ratio to the upcoming device. The Huawei Pura X is going to be launched next week in China. The device […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:12 amMass Production for iPhone Fold Delayed
The iPhone fold production is falling behind schedule. Apple is still looking at a fall release date this year, but it has been pushed back by about one or two months. As the company is still looking at a release of this year, the production schedule is looking tight. Apple initially had plans to start […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:09 amValve Announces Stream Link App For Vision Pro Headset
You can now link Steam, the platform that has a wide variety of games, to your Vision Pro. The Stream Link App has been announced, which allows you to stream games from the main device to another one. Valve is providing access to the beta version of the app, with recent improvements being network performance […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:08 amApple Using Smart Adhesive for Foldable iPhone
Apple has found advances in OCA or optically clear adhesive and is reportedly going to use this as it will be a significant factor for near invisible creases for the upcoming foldable iPhone that is releasing this year. Key technologies were highlighted in a report for innovation regarding foldable displays, going in depth that creases […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:07 amApple Creating Different Styles for Smart Glasses
Apple is manufacturing 4 different smart glasses styles and is placing its bets that they have a design that is superior and will be different from their rival partners and the products they put out. The glasses are reportedly made from acetate, a high-end material that is both luxurious and durable compared to the standard […] The post appeared first on iLounge.10:00 amiPhone 18 Pro colors revealed: Exclusive look at Apple’s 2026 models
Macworld It’s iPhone leaks season again. In just a couple of months, Apple is expected to unveil three new phones: the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone now rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra. But as always, one of the most important questions for buyers will be, What colors will Apple release this time? Like last year, Macworld has received information from a source familiar with Apple’s supply chain regarding the color options for the iPhone 18 lineup. We can now reveal an inside look at the colors Apple is planning to release in 2026, along with our own renders to show what to expect. Dark Cherry is the new Cosmic Orange Every year, Apple introduces a new signature color for the iPhone Pro models. With the iPhone 17 Pro, the color that stood out the most was the vibrant Cosmic Orange. What about this year’s models? While other sources have previously reported on a “Dark Red” color, the information we’ve heard suggests that Apple has been working on a Dark Cherry option to serve as the headline new color for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Previously, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and other leakers had suggested that Apple has been experimenting with a shade of red for this year’s phones, but we can reveal the hue will be much closer to wine than fruit punch. While Dark Cherry color won’t be as bright and striking as Cosmic Orange in person, it will still be unique enough to distinguish it as the new iPhone 18 Pro. As always, Apple is expected to discontinue the current lineup of colors, including Cosmic Orange. The iPhone 18 Pro could come in three all-new colors.Foundry Apple has also been reportedly experimenting with two other new color options for this year’s Pro lineup. One of them is Light Blue, which would resemble the current Mist Blue color of the base iPhone 17. The other color in development is a dark shade of gray. Finally, our source also reports on the existence of a silver variant of the iPhone 18 Pro, similar to the current generation. Once again, our source notes that the colors are all in development, but since the iPhone 18 Pro hasn’t gone into mass production yet, Apple still has time to change them. Also, bear in mind that Apple doesn’t always offer four color options for the Pro models, so one of these hues could be dropped. Last year, both Macworld and the reliable leaker Sonny Dickson reported that Apple had also considered launching the iPhone 17 Pro in black or steel gray. However, those color options never saw the light of day. Here are the Pantone color codes our says are being used internally by Apple: Light Blue (Pantone 2121) Dark Cherry (Pantone 6076) Dark Gray (Pantone 426C) Silver (Pantone 427C) We used these codes to generate the image above. Of course, colors may look a bit different in real life due to the material and lighting conditions. A very familiar design with minor changes Macworld’s sources also had access to the CAD drawings of the new iPhones. These documents support the rumors that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will look very similar to their predecessors, with only minor changes. Most notably, the renders show a smaller Dynamic Island on the screen, which has been rumored to be one of the changes for this year’s models. This means the display will have more screen space for content when the Dynamic Island isn’t showing Live Activities. The Dynamic Island could be smaller on the iPhone 18 Pro.Foundry Another interesting change noted by our source is that, in one of the renders, the gap between the glass cutout on the back and the camera bump is a bit smaller. Our source was unable to verify whether this is an old render, or if Apple is moving forward with a design change. Last year, a Weibo leaker known as Instant Digital reported that Apple would adopt a new process to minimize the color difference between the glass and the aluminum frame, so perhaps that change also involves reducing the gap between the glass and the camera bump at some point. More neutral colors for the foldable iPhone We’ve also received details about the color options for the rumored foldable iPhone. The device, which will reportedly look like an iPad mini when unfolded, won’t come in fun colors like the base iPhone and may have even fewer options than the iPhone Pro. For the foldable iPhone, Apple has been working on a classic silver and white model, as well as an Indigo option similar to the iPhone 17 Pro’s Deep Blue. The iPhone Fold will reportedly come in a dark Indigo option.Foundry The source also corroborates leaked CADs and renders showing the potential design of the foldable iPhone, which is expected to feature two rear cameras, a selfie camera on the outer display, and another selfie camera in the upper-left corner of the inner display. The schematics seen by our source reveal that the foldable iPhone will be just 4.7 millimeters thick when unfolded, making it significantly thinner than the 5.6mm iPhone Air. The iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone are all expected to launch in September, while some analysts suggest that the foldable model will hit stores at a later date. The base model of the iPhone 18, the iPhone 18e, and a new Air have been rumored to arrive in the first half of 2027, which has also been confirmed by our source.08:00 amA 5-year subscription to this piano learning app was $899, but now it’s only $80
Macworld TL;DR: flowkey is a piano learning app that listens and coaches while you play, and it’s only $80 for a 5-year subscription. Learning to play piano on your own isn’t easy, but formal lessons are an expensive wall most can’t afford to pass. If you want a budget-friendly way to learn piano, flowkey can help. This piano learning app gives you access to guided lessons, real-time feedback, and a large library of songs, and a 5-year subscription is on sale now for $79.97 (reg. $899). This piano tutor app works a lot like a regular piano teacher. The app listens while you play and shows whether you are hitting the right notes, so mistakes are easier to catch before they turn into habits. You can slow pieces down, repeat sections that keep tripping you up, and practice one hand at a time before putting both together. That setup makes harder songs feel a lot less overwhelming. flowkey also covers the basics that usually get lost when people try to teach themselves. There are lessons on reading sheet music, playing chords, rhythm, hand position, and using both hands together. Once you’ve got those basics down, the Classic plan gives you more than 1,000 classical and public-domain songs to work through, with music from Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, and Brahms. Until April 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT, it’s only $79.97 to get a flowkey Piano Learning App 5-year subscription. flowkey Piano Learning App: Classic Plan (5-Year Subscription)See Deal Buying this deal? Top off your cart to $100+, then add a Microsoft Office 2021 lifetime license and use GWP4MAC (for Mac) or GWP4WIND (for Windows) to get it free through 4/19. Gift with $100+ purchase promo ends April 19, 2026. Exclusions apply. Only one promo code applicable per order. StackSocial prices subject to change.07:00 amIntel's New Core Series 3 Is Its Answer To the MacBook Neo
Intel has launched a new budget-focused Core Series 3 processor line for lower-cost laptops -- "Intel's response to budget CPUs that are appearing in laptops like the Apple MacBook Neo," writes PCWorld's Mark Hachman. From the report: Intel unexpectedly launched the Core Series 3, based on its excellent "Panther Lake" (Core Ultra Series 3) architecture and 18A manufacturing, for devices for home consumers and small business on Thursday. Intel announced that a number of partners will launch laptops based upon the chip, including Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and others. Although those laptops will be available beginning today, a number of them will begin shipping later this year, the partners said. All of it -- from the specifications down to the messaging -- feels extremely aimed at trimming the fat and delivering to users just what they'll want. Intel's new Core Series 3 family just includes two "Cougar Cove" performance cores and four low-power efficiency "Darkmont" cores, with two Xe graphics cores on top of it. Intel isn't really worrying about AI, with an NPU capable of just 17 TOPS, though the company claims the CPU, NPU, and GPU combined reach 40 TOPS of performance. Yes, laptops will use pricey DDR5 memory, but at the lower end: just DDR5-6400 speeds. Support for three external displays will be included, though, maximizing multiple screens for maximum productivity. Intel used the term "all day battery life" without elaboration. [...] Intel Core Series 3 delivers up to 47 percent better single-thread performance, up to 41 percent better multi thread performance, and up to 2.8x better GPU AI performance, Intel said. Compared against Intel's older Core 7 150U, Intel is saying that the new chip will outperform it by 2.1 times in content-creation and 2.7 times the AI performance. [...] We still don't know what Intel will charge for the chip, nor do we know what you'll be able to buy a Core Series 3 laptop for. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:38 amOpenAI’s Codex can now control your Mac apps
ChatGPT is making its Codex app for Mac far more capable, with support for background computer use, smarter automations and deeper app integrations. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:42 amYour Friends & Neighbors has already confirmed a new star for season 3
Apple TV’s hit show Your Friends & Neighbors is only two episodes into its second season, but the show is already lining up new cast members for season 3. Here are the details. more…02:01 amApple announces events and activities ahead of the TCS London Marathon
Last month, Apple was announced as an official partner of this year’s TCS London Marathon. Now, the company has confirmed a series of events and activities ahead of the main race, scheduled for April 26. Here are the details. more…Thursday April 1611:58 pmApple Music outage makes service unavailable to some users
Apple’s System Status page confirms an ongoing Apple Music outage that is making the service unavailable or slow for some users. Here are the details. more…11:17 pmCasely Power Pods recall reannounced after a fatality in New Jersey
After one person passed away and after dozens more were injured, Casely has reannounced a recall of its MagSafe-compatible power bank.Casely has reannounced its 2025 recall of the 5,000mAh Power Pods MagSafe charger.Back in April 2025, Casely and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) published a recall of the 5,000mAh Power Pods wireless. More than 429,000 units were recalled, following 51 incidents of the products "overheating, expanding, or catching fire," ultimately causing burns.A year later, the same recall has been reissued, as 28 additional incidents have occurred. "The recalled power banks pose a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers," says the USCPSC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:45 pm$320M money laundering scheme uncovered using iCloud backup
Brazil's federal police have uncovered a large-scale money laundering group involving influencers and musicians, all thanks to an iCloud backup.An iCloud backup played a crucial role in the discovery of a money laundering ring in Brazil.iCloud backups have played a key role in exposing organized crime, helping police uncover a poker rigging scheme in October 2025, and now contributing to the discovery of a $320 million money laundering operation in Brazil.As part of an investigation into alleged illegal gambling and international drug trafficking, Brazilian authorities arrested accountant Rodrigo Morgado. Upon gaining access to his iCloud backup, however, investigators found evidence of a separate, complex money laundering scheme. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:30 pmPower bank maker Casely reissues recall following mid-flight explosion and fatal incident | 9 to 5 MacPower bank maker Casely reissues recall following mid-flight explosion and fatal incident
MagSafe-compatible accessory maker Casely has reissued a recall for Power Pods after new incidents were reported following its initial recall last April, including one that proved fatal. Here are the details. more…10:07 pmAmazon issues $589 MacBook Neo deal, lowest price on new release
Avoid backorder delays and grab the lowest price ever with Amazon's MacBook Neo deal that drops the standard model to $589.99.Save on every new MacBook Neo, including this popular Citrus option.A popular option for families and bargain hunters, Apple's MacBook Neo is on sale at Amazon today, with the standard 256GB model marked down to $589.99 after a $10 discount. At press time, all four colorways are eligible for the savings, with units shipping now or in 1-2 days, depending on the color.Buy MacBook Neo for $589.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:25 pmThis private AI assistant runs offline for life
Pansophy is a fully local personal AI assistant that runs without accounts, subscriptions or cloud processing. Your data stays on your device. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:06 pmAn iCloud backup helped uncover a $320M crime ring in Brazil
Data pulled from an iCloud backup played a key role in uncovering a $320M money laundering scheme in Brazil, leading to the arrests of several influencers and musicians. Here are the details. more…