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- 04:46 pmTiny snap-on iPhone game controller is always ready to play [Review] ★★★★☆
The Abxylute M4 game controller is pocket-size, but clip it to your iPhone to add all the buttons and sticks needed for gaming. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:40 pmiPhone 17 Pro lost key Camera app feature that iPhone 16 Pro had
iPhone 17 Pro offers a much-improved camera experience over prior models like the iPhone 16 Pro. But an Apple support document confirms that one previous Camera app feature has been removed: Night mode photos are no longer available in Portrait mode. more…04:32 pmHoliday MacBook Air deals slash prices by up to $600
Cyber Week deals on Apple's MacBook Air are going on now, with M4 price points as low as $749.99 and a blowout M1 deal available for $499.Save up to $600 on MacBook Air laptops for Cyber Monday - Image credit: AppleAmazon has the lowest prices on the retail configurations, but B&H is offering its own aggressive sales on upgraded models, including M4 models with 32GB of memory and/or extra storage.If you're looking for the cheapest MacBook Air price for casual use, Walmart has the closeout M1 model on sale for $499. If budget allows, though, we recommend opting for the $749.99 M4 spec that has 16GB of memory vs. the 8GB in the clearance M1 model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:14 pmToday in Apple history: World’s first iPad-only newspaper folds
On December 3, 2012, News Corp pulled the plug on innovative iPad newspaper "The Daily" less than two years after the publication's launch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:09 pmBusyCal 2025.4.2 and BusyContacts 2025.4.3
Updates the calendar and contact apps with improvements and bug fixes. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 11.5+)04:02 pmIt’s a wonder Apple’s so-called AI strategist John Giannandrea lasted so long
Apple's AI chief, John Giannandrea, will finally exit the company after seven years at the helm, a move that gave the company's stock… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:59 pmHow to see all the books you read in 2025 with Apple Books
Apple has made a full snapshot of your 2025 reading habits with the Apple Books Year in Review. Here's how to see and share it.A look back at your 2025 reading with Apple BooksIt's December, and all your favorite apps are giving you a breakdown of all your yearly statistics. Apple Music does this every year, but for the past few years, Apple Books has joined in on the fun.If you use Apple Books to read all your favorite digital prose, your 2025 Year in Review is now ready to explore. It's a fun little snapshot of everything you've spent the past twelve months reading. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:57 pmThe iPhone 17 Pro lost a key feature in the Camera app, and users are upset
Macworld If you’ve tried to take a portrait shot with your new iPhone 17 Pro, you might have noticed that a feature is missing. Portrait Mode was first introduced with the iPhone 7 Plus, and it uses depth data to create an artificial bokeh effect in the background of a photo. Since the iPhone 12 Pro, thanks to the LiDAR scanner, Portrait Mode also works in combination with Night Mode – but that seems to have changed with the iPhone 17 Pro. As noted by many users on Reddit and Apple’s own discussion forums and confirmed in this support document, the feature has quietly disappeared from the latest iPhone models. How Night Mode on iPhone works For those unfamiliar with it, Night Mode essentially enables a longer exposure on the camera, which can range from 1 second to 30 seconds, depending on the lighting conditions in the environment. With a longer exposure, the sensor captures more light, resulting in better photos in the dark. Starting with the iPhone 15 Pro, most regular photos can be converted to Portrait mode – that’s because the Camera app automatically stores depth data in the background. However, on the iPhone 17 Pro, photos taken at night with Night Mode turned on don’t have the depth data needed to be converted to Portrait mode. Night mode has been a staple of portrait shots for years.Apple When users try to manually take a photo at night with Portrait Mode turned on, the option to use Night Mode disappears. Macworld confirmed this behavior by comparing the iPhone 17 Pro Max to previous iPhone models. In older models, combining Night Mode and Portrait Mode is entirely possible, even on iOS 26. Although some users thought this might be caused by a bug, Apple’s website confirms that Night Mode support when taking Portrait photos is not available for iPhone 17 Pro models. Why Apple might have made this change There’s no word from Apple on why they made this decision, but we have a few theories. Because Night Mode takes longer to take photos, some users who don’t fully understand how the feature works end up getting annoyed when they have to wait a few seconds for the iPhone to take the photo. In some cases, Night Mode is triggered automatically, but the longer exposure can cause users to miss an important moment by moving their phone too quickly. Combine Night Mode with Portrait Mode, and the delay for taking a photo becomes even longer. And that delay can be the difference between quickly capturing a moment and missing the shot. But did Night Mode really make a difference for Portrait photos? Are the photos better without it? Here’s what I found out. The photo taken with Night Mode is brighter, but the iPhone 17’s portrait shot is crisper.Foundry While a Portrait photo taken with Night Mode on does indeed look brighter, it also has more noise and more artifacts caused by post-processing. The photo taken with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, on the other hand, looks darker, but also has less noise and more detail. Another thing to keep in mind is that photos taken with Night Mode are always limited to 12 megapixels, while Portrait photos without it can be captured at 24 megapixels. Is Apple quietly killing Night Mode? For now, I don’t think Apple is killing Night Mode. The feature is still available for those who want to use it in regular camera mode. Still, it’s intriguing when a feature that has been available for years simply disappears without explanation. If you have an iPhone 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max, you’ll have to decide between taking brighter photos at night or using the fancy Portrait effect. At least until Apple decides to bring the feature back, if that ever happens.03:44 pmNew low-cost iPhone 17 model now rumored to get two design changes
Rumors about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e keep coming, with the latest indicating the low-cost model will pack not one, but two changes to its design: a Dynamic Island and thinner bezels. more…03:41 pmMLS puts Apple's iPhone 17 Pro to work as a broadcast camera
A new MLS Cup broadcast will use four iPhone 17 Pro units alongside professional cameras, making Apple's slogan a reality in live sports.iPhone 17 ProThe phones will feed directly into the league's 30-plus camera production during the Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps final. The setup shows how far iPhone imaging has come and why Major League Soccer (MLS) is willing to treat a consumer device as a broadcast-grade tool.Professional sports broadcasts rely on large-sensor cameras that handle motion, low light, and color consistency under pressure. Phones rarely appear in these environments because latency, thermal limits, and dynamic range can break a live show. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:22 pmApple Watch scores first place for Strava users
Strava just shared its 12th Annual Year in Sport Trend Report, and Apple Watch takes the gold medal in an important category. more…03:16 pmYour Friends & Neighbors season 2 gets release date on Apple TV
Jon Hamm’s Your Friends & Neighbors was one of Apple TV’s biggest hits this year, and Apple has just announced the release date for season 2. more…03:14 pmAfter Apple refusal, Indian government completes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app
The saga of a mandatory government security app which Apple and Google had to preinstall on their phones didn’t last long after Apple refused to play ball. The Indian government had already backed down on preventing iPhone owners from deleting the “security” app, and has now made a complete U-turn in the space of just 48 hours … more…03:01 pmGerman Antitrust watchdog puts Apple’s redesigned iPhone app tracking pop-ups to the ultimate test | Mac Daily NewsGerman Antitrust watchdog puts Apple’s redesigned iPhone app tracking pop-ups to the ultimate test
Germany's Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) announced on Tuesday that it has launched a market test of Apple's proposed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmThese hidden iOS 26 features are actually useful [Video]
iOS 26 is easily the most significant visual overhaul we’ve seen on the iPhone in years. We got the new Liquid Glass UI, better Files systems, and a complete Camera app change. All the things that Apple showed off and highlighted. However, after using iOS 26 and iOS 26.1 for a few months, it seemed like Apple decided not to inform us about some of the best functional features, such as default audio input, camera enhancements, and even an update to the Alarm, which had remained unchanged for 20 years. So here are the best hidden iOS 26 features that Apple didn’t tell us about. more…02:59 pmIndia blinks: won't require Apple to preinstall a state app on iPhone
India's government has backtracked on its demand for Apple to preinstall a state-backed app onto the iPhone, after facing a predictable public backlash.A graphic Apple created for the launch of its online Apple Store in India in 2020 - Image credit: AppleOn November 28, the India Ministry of Communication issued a secret directive to Apple and other smartphone manufacturers, requiring the preinstallation of a government-backed app. Less than a week later, the order has been rescinded.The withdrawal on Wednesday means Apple doesn't have to preload the Sanchar Saathi app onto iPhones sold in the country, in a way that couldn't be "disabled or restricted." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:50 pmApple Books launches Year in Review, plus best books of 2025
It’s the season for year-end recaps. Apple Music Replay debuted yesterday and Apple Books’ Year in Review is now available too, alongside Apple’s picks for best books of 2025. more…02:39 pmAmazon's top $1,349 M5 MacBook Pro deal is still in stock for the holidays
Black Friday pricing is still in effect this week on Apple's M5 14-inch MacBook Pro, with the October 2025 release marked down to $1,349. Save $250 on upgraded models as well.Save $250 on Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro.Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is on sale now at Amazon, with the standard model marked down to $1,349. This reflects a $250 discount off MSRP, despite the laptop being a new release, having launched in October 2025.Save $250 on M5 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:30 pmYour calendar just got smarter: Grab this AI upgrade for just $30
This smart calendar app uses AI to organize and schedule your days. Grab a three-year subscription to Smart Calendars AI for just $29.99. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:25 pmFour iPhones will provide live footage of Saturday’s MLS Cup match
Saturday’s Major League Soccer championship match between Inter Miami and the Whitecaps will incorporate footage from four iPhones. Apple previously used iPhones to capture live game footage during two Friday Night Baseball broadcasts. MLS said that the weekend telecast will involve the league’s largest ever set of cameras, giving fans access to an unprecedented range of angles … more…