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- Tuesday April 07
- 08:21 pmiOS 26 added my favorite new iPhone ringtone, listen here
My iPhone stays on silent most of the time, but a new iOS 26 ringtone has strongly tempted me to rethink that choice because it’s such a pleasant tune. Here’s my new favorite iPhone ringtone. more…08:02 pmTech giant supergroup wants to fight cyberattacks with AI smarts
Apple, Google, and almost all of the rest of US big tech have signed up to Anthropic's Project Glasswing, that will use AI to improve the cybersecurity of critical software.Anthropic's Project Glasswing will help shore up iOS from AI cybersecurity threats - Image Credit: AnthropicWhile AI has enabled vibe coding to become more prevalent, it has also made it easier for malicious actors to create malware or to find new vulnerabilities to exploit. To fight this AI advantage, a group of major companies is also going to use AI.Under the not-at-all ominous name Project Glasswing, Claude maker Anthropic is bringing together a number of big names in tech to try and fight the potential cybersecurity threat of AI. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:02 pmApple said to name its first foldable smartphone ‘iPhone Ultra’
Apple is widely expected to unveil its long-rumored first foldable iPhone later this year, and a fresh leak suggests the device may carry… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:00 pmStudio Display XDR medical imaging feature gets FDA clearance [U: Now available]
Update April 7, 2026, 12 p.m. ET: The feature is now available for Mac users running macOS 26.4, as confirmed by Greg Joswiak. When Apple announced the Studio Display XDR last month, it detailed a new Medical Imaging Calibrator feature for macOS to allow radiologists to view diagnostic images directly on the display. That feature has now received FDA clearance. As such, Apple says that Medical Imaging Calibrator will be available this week to Studio Display XDR users in the United States. more…06:57 pmThe best CarPlay tips and tricks
For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more. Here are all of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out of your CarPlay experience… more…06:51 pmThe M5 MacBook Air just got its first $150 price cut
Macworld MacBook Air M5 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Apple’s powerful 13-inch MacBook Air is on sale for its very best price yet, a solid $150 under its MSRP. THat means that instead of shelling out $1,099, you can take one home for just $949 at Amazon right now. We absolutely adore the M5 MacBook Air around here. We gave it a 4.5-star rating when we reviewed it, as well as our Editors’ Choice award, appreciating the fantastic performance and the great battery life, and loving that the base version comes with 512GB of storage space now, twice as much as you got in last year’s entry-level model. So you’re really saving $250 when you take into account the price of storage. The M5 chip is an insanely good CPU that delivers great performance no matter what apps you’re using. Multitasking and creative work can be done without any issues whatsoever. Plus, it comes with 18 hours of battery life, so you’ll be able to leave home without needing to worry about lugging around a charger. And of course, the 13-inch Liquid Retina display is as gorgeous as ever and will make all content look spectacular. So go and take advantage of this fantastic deal at Amazon and grab this M5 MacBook Air for $949.06:41 pmAnthropic unveils powerful Mythos AI model, working with Apple in cybersecurity initiative | 9 to 5 MacAnthropic unveils powerful Mythos AI model, working with Apple in cybersecurity initiative
AI is now being used to make software more secure. Anthropic announced a new initiative called Project Glasswing that includes Apple as a partner. As part of Glasswing, Anthropic is sharing a preview of its newly unveiled Claude Mythos model with select partners, including Apple. Anthropic says Mythos has found “thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities” in “every major operating system and web browser.” more…06:24 pmThis clever Shortcut lets you download hi-res Artemis II images directly from NASA
You might have seen in the news recently that for the first time in over 50 years, we have sent humans to circle the moon. On April 1st, NASA launched Artemis II with four astronauts on a test mission to orbit the moon and prepare for a later mission to land on the moon. We have already reached the far side of the moon and seen some amazing imagery from Artemis II. Some of the shots have even been taken on an iPhone! NASA has been sharing some hi-res images on their Flickr page for us to see, and someone even created a shortcut so you can pull these images directly to your device. Here is how! more…06:10 pmApple’s folding iPhone may ditch expected branding
Turns out the iPhone Fold might not actually be called the iPhone Fold. And there are plenty of good reasons why. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:51 pmVision Pro is about to get Steam Link app for gaming, download beta here
Apple Vision Pro will soon offer access to a lot more games than ever before, as visionOS is gaining a native Steam Link app. Here’s how you can start using the Steam Link beta today. more…05:50 pmLeaker battle: September folding iPhone launch still on the cards
After an overnight report guessing otherwise, another leaker claims that the iPhone Fold will be launched in September. Time will tell who's right.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderAs with any new piece of technology in development, the iPhone Fold will have had a lot of teething troubles in its development. That has led to a spate of claims that various issues have led to delays for the model.In a Tuesday post, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg insists that the iPhone Fold isn't delayed. In fact, it will be arriving alongside the rest of the iPhone roster as usual, in September. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:21 pmApple’s MacBook Neo cannot be allowed to fail
For more than four decades the Macintosh has been Apple’s quiet cash machine, but also its most stubborn limitation. Priced as a premium… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:14 pmGiant Mac mini cluster powers Overcast podcast transcripts without the cloud
A rack of 48 Mac minis now powers Overcast's podcast transcripts, as developer Marco Arment bypasses cloud AI in favor of local Apple Silicon.Rack-mounted Mac minis. Image credit: OvercastArment chose Apple Silicon hardware to dodge the rising costs and limitations of cloud AI services. His system launched in March with Overcast's new transcript feature.Now, the app can generate podcast transcripts on a large scale using Apple's speech recognition models. Instead of running on listeners' devices, the processing happens on the Mac mini backend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:14 pmiPhone Fold is ‘on track’ to launch this September, per Mark Gurman
Earlier today, a report indicated Apple’s foldable iPhone had hit production snags that could delay it several months. But now Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has rebutted the report, saying the iPhone Fold is “on track” for an expected September launch. more…05:03 pmNew video reveals iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Fold dummy models
Earlier today we got our first look at a photo of dummy models for iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max via Sonny Dickson. But now, a video has arrived to offer another look at what’s coming. more…05:00 pmGoogle Chrome rolling out vertical tabs and fullscreen reading mode
Google is introducing two big updates for desktop Chrome with vertical tabs and immersive reading mode. more…05:00 pmChrome now features vertical tabs, immersive reading mode
Macworld Google announced on Tuesday two new features for its Chrome browser. Both features were designed to help users be more productive while using the browser. The first new feature is the ability to display tabs vertically in the browser, along the side of the window. The default is to display tabs along the top, but to switch to vertical view, right-click on the Chrome window, and you’ll find a new Show Tabs Vertically option. Select it, and the tabs move to the side and stack rather than occupy a horizontal bar above the main window. Safari has a similar feature in the sidebar, but it doesn’t replace the top tab bar. How to display tabs vertically in Google Chrome.Google The second feature is an enhancement to reading mode, which displays a webpage free of images, videos, ads, and other components and shows only text with links. Before the update, the reading mode page appeared alongside the actual, complete webpage. Now, reading mode is available in a full-page interface. The Immersive Reader mode is similar to Safari’s Reader (View > Show Reader), though Safari’s is able to display images. Google Chrome’s Immersive Reading Mode appears as its own webpage instead of splitting the view between it and the actual website.Google The new features are available in the latest version of Google Chrome. If you already have Chrome, you can install the update through Chrome > About Chrome.04:59 pmApple Vision Pro is getting a native Steam Link gaming app
Valve is expanding its Steam Link to the Apple Vision Pro through a new TestFlight, giving gamers a way to play their Mac and PC games on Apple's headset.Apple Vision Pro with Steam Link iconValve's Steam platform provides gamers with features like Steam Link, which lets them play PC and Mac games on another device. While this has previously been available for hardware like the iPhone, Mac, and the Apple TV, it's now being expanded to the Apple Vision Pro.A Steam Community post from Valve employee Sam Lantinga on April 4 states that there is a native version of Steam Link for visionOS in development. It's also being provided to gamers via TestFlight, Apple's testing platform. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:42 pmFuture Apple Vision Pro my be modular, and upgradeable
Apple has been researching how to make a customizable Apple Vision Pro where the battery, the frame, and more can be changed by the user, as needs evolve.A future Apple Vision Pro could be separated into modules — image credit: AppleIf you can't make something lighter, make the user think they heavier option was their choice. A future Apple Vision Pro may not be dramatically lighter than the current model, but users could be able to choose to sacrifice some battery power for a reduced weight.Plus conceivably, manufacturers will be able to make niche components for specialized use, such as sensors for science work, or better cameras. It's all described in the newly-granted patent, called "Head-mountable device with connectable accessories." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:30 pmApple faces ‘massive dilemma’ with hot-selling hit MacBook Neo
Apple is in discussions with its suppliers over a welcome dilemma: surging demand for the MacBook Neo has far exceeded expectations… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.