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- 07:01 pmHomeKit Weekly: UWB is the secret weapon inside Aqara’s new U400 smart lock
I have tested dozens of smart locks over the years for HomeKit Weekly, from the August lock to the latest Level Lock Pro. They all solved the problem of having to fish your keys out, but they never quite solved the problem of “my hands are full.” Even with Home Key, you’d still have to either get your Apple Watch to your lock or pull out your iPhone. Yes, plenty of locks offer various flavors of auto-unlock, but none are perfect and work 100% of the time. That is the problem Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology aims to solve. This week, I am taking a deep look at the Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400. more…07:00 pmEvery display should have this iPhone MagSafe mount [Review] ★★★★★
Belkin's iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Desktops and Displays does one thing remarkably well: It mounts your iPhone to a desktop display. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:31 pmHow to use the new Phone app (or get the old one back)
Here’s how you can learn to love the new Phone app in iOS 26, with a simplified design and powerful new features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:12 pmBest Apple deals: $79 iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, $299 Apple Watch Series 11, $99 AirPods 4 | AppleInsiderBest Apple deals: $79 iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, $299 Apple Watch Series 11, $99 AirPods 4
This weekend, save $100 on Apple's latest smartwatch, get $20 off the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, and pick up AirPods 4 for $99.Save on AirPods, iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, and Apple Watch this weekend.To kick off the weekend, Amazon is slashing prices on Apple gear, including AirPods, Watches, and the MagSafe Battery for the iPhone Air. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:38 pmOpenAI’s first Jony Ive device sounds like HomePod 2.0: report
A new report from The Information details OpenAI’s hardware ambitions, and reveals that the first Jony Ive-designed device expected to launch is a smart speaker. Here are the details. more…05:07 pmGet a free storage upgrade with this M5 MacBook Pro deal
Macworld Listen, we love MacBooks around here, but we hate paying Apple’s storage upgrade prices. That’s why today’s deal is so good: B&H Photo is selling the M5 MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage space for $1,599, the same price as the 512GB version. Now that’s a deal worth getting! So, the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is an absolute beast of a laptop that we gave a 4.5-star rating to and our Editors’ Choice award. We loved the improved CPU and GPU performance, as well as how speedy the drive is. We concluded that “the M5 MacBook Pro offers a great combination of price and performance.” And with this deal, you’ll get twice the storage without paying a penny more The model’s 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display delivers crisp visuals and vibrant colors, as well as an amazing 1,000 nits of brightness that will make it easy to use the laptop in any lighting situation. The laptop also features a slew of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, USB-C, and an SD card reader, as well as MagSafe for power. So grab this $1,599 MacBook Pro M5 with 1TB of storage space before this B&H deal runs out. Buy now at B&H05:00 pmSupreme Court kills Trump tariffs — what it means for Apple
The Supreme Court limits Trump tariffs, which will save Apple billions and reduce the president's control over the company. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:00 pmFeature Request: iCloud really needs to copy Dropbox ‘sync next’
Despite having a 2TB iCloud account, I also have an identically sized Dropbox one, and the latter is my primary cloud service for working files. The reason for favoring Dropbox over iCloud is the speed of synchronization. Dropbox almost always syncs near instantaneously while iCloud is much less reliable … more…04:59 pmiPhone 18 Pro could make one of last year’s best features far better
iPhone 17 Pro has been a huge hit, and one of its most impressive features is battery life. But rumors indicate the iPhone 18 Pro could offer big battery gains yet again, thanks to three key upgrades. more…04:45 pmDeals: 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, 1TB iPad Pro $200 off, black Apple USB-C cables $10 or less, Thunderbolt Pro Cable, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, 1TB iPad Pro $200 off, black Apple USB-C cables $10 or less, Thunderbolt Pro Cable, more
Alongside this ongoing and rare price drop on the 1TB M4 MacBook Air, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with a chance to save $200 on Apple’s 16GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro. From there we move over to the Amazon all-time low pricing on Apple’s 11-inch 1TB iPad Pro at nearly $200 off the list alongside the 46mm Jet Black Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off. But we also spotted a particularly rare chance to land Apple’s black USB-C cables down at $10 Prime shipped or less in multi-packs as well as one of the lowest prices ever on the black braided Thunderbolt Pro Cable at $31 (55% off). Scope it al out below. more…04:11 pmTrump's 'reciprocal' tariffs that cost Apple $2 billion shot down by Supreme Court
Ten months after Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that hurt US businesses and consumers, and hit Apple to the tune of $2 billion, the Supreme Court has ruled that it was done illegally. Refunds will be messy.Trump launching his tariffs in April 2205Trump was always expected to introduce tariffs, but the extent of his April 2025 "Liberation Day" ones caught the world by surprise. The claimed mathematics behind the original rates was ridiculed, and then Trump further raised them to ostensibly punish countries, or even individuals like Tim Cook.The Supreme Court has ruled 6 to 3 that imposing the tariffs without Congress's involvement was illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the ruling, which denied Trump's claim that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) gave him the authority to act unilaterally. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:59 pmHow iPhone satellite SOS helped save skiers in deadly avalanche
An iPhone with Emergency SOS via satellite proved crucial to survivors of a California avalanche, helping coordinate their rescue. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:47 pmSCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301 | Mac Daily NewsSCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs; President Trump expected to pivot to proven trade laws like 232 and 301
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump exceeded his authority by using the International… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:45 pmApple’s redesigned MacBook Air almost came in fun colors, per leaker
Apple last redesigned the MacBook Air with the M2 model, and per a supply chain leaker, the new Air almost came in the sort of fun colors that are expected for the forthcoming ‘MacBook.’ more…03:27 pmApple’s major Netflix-style content acquisition is a long-term winner for Apple TV
When it comes to streaming video, Netflix pioneered the winning playbook for a dominant streaming business—and its rivals have been… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:15 pmCarPlay just got a big upgrade, and iOS 26.4 delivers even more
The last year has been an exciting one for CarPlay, with CarPlay Ultra launching and iOS 26 bringing some of the biggest CarPlay changes in years. Now iOS 26.4 is set to continue this positive trend, showing that CarPlay’s best days may be ahead. more…02:45 pmToday in Apple history: iPod mini is ‘world’s smallest music player’
On February 20, 2004, Apple launched the iPod mini. The small, aluminum music player will go on to become the most popular iPod model yet. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:44 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Apple Event, MacBook, AI Wearables
There have been rumors of Apple announcing some new products in the first part of 2026 and it looks like the time has come. The company announced an event for March 4 to unveil some updated products. One of the products Apple is rumored to be released this year is a low-cost MacBook and according to Mark Gurman they will come in a variety of "fun colors." We all know that Apple is working on its AI software, but they are also working on three AI wearable products. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: Squarespace: Check out squarespace.com/DALRYMPLE for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: Apple announces special event March 4th in NYC Apple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect Gurman: Apple’s upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in ‘fun colors,’ launch next month Future MacBooks May Hide Your Screen From Strangers Apple Working on Three AI Wearables: Smart Glasses, AI Pin, and AirPods With Cameras Apple releases first iOS/macOS/iPadOS 26.4 beta macOS 26.4 will notify users of Rosetta 2 discontinuation Shows and movies we're watching Steal, Amazon Prime Wonder man, Disney+ Drops of God, Apple TV02:34 pmVidBITS: A Hookmark Walkthrough with Luc Beaudoin
Hookmark brings hyperlinking to your Mac, letting you connect files, emails, PDFs, and more. In this hour-long video demo, CogSciApps founder Luc Beaudoin shows how to copy links, create bidirectional hooks, and navigate your workspace efficiently.02:34 pmLittleBITS: Rebooting Our VidBITS Column
We’re reviving VidBITS with a new format—informal video conversations where developers demo their apps while Adam Engst asks the questions TidBITS readers would want answered. Here’s what to expect.