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- 05:22 pmApple highlights 3 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.5
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 RC build, highlighting three enhancements coming to your iPhone. iOS 26.5 will likely be released to everyone next week. more…05:20 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 4, 2026 – Mac mini changes, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…05:19 pmRelease candidates of iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out now
The release candidates for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out, as testing for the generation nears its end.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe RC builds for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 surface after the fourth developer betas, which Apple brought out on April 27. The third came out on April 20, while the second appeared on April 13.The first round was distributed on March 30, but Apple re-released the developer beta for iOS 26.5 on March 24, complete with a new build number. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:18 pmApple announces new watch band and wallpaper to celebrate Pride month
Macworld As it does every year, Apple has announced a new Apple Watch collection to celebrate Pride month that includes a new Apple Watch face and a special-edition Apple Watch band to buy. There’s also a matchinfg Pride Luminance wallpaper for iPhones and iPads. The 2026 Pride Collection this year includes a Sport Loop band ($49) with bright rainbow stripes along the length, along with a matching Pride Luminance watch face designed in “two geometric patterns: radial, featuring rays of color that align with the hour marks, and vertical, reflecting the colorful linear stripes of the weaving pattern.” iPhone and iPad users can also download a matching Pride Luminance wallpaper for their devices. The new watch face and wallpapers will be available for everyone in iOS/iPadOS/watchOS 26.5, which will be available in May. The Sport Loop band is available for purchase now online or in the Apple Store app, and will be in retail locations later this week.05:14 pmApple rolls out macOS 26.5 RC, here’s what’s coming
Developers and public beta testerscan now download the first Release Candidate of macOS 26.5, ahead of the official rollout in the coming days. Here’s what to expect from macOS 26.5. more…05:14 pmApple debuts RC for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more
Apple has shipped the RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what that means. more…05:09 pmApple releases iOS 26.5 RC
The first iOS 26.5 release candidate is now available for iPhone. After several beta versions, this is likely the version of iOS 26.5 that will reach customers in a few days. more…04:47 pmHow to hide your secret iPhone photos
Keep your secret or illicit pics out of your main Photos library with our guide on how to hide photos on iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:01 pmApple Intelligence, starting with new Siri, can drive incremental revenue in 2027 – Gene Munster | Mac Daily NewsApple Intelligence, starting with new Siri, can drive incremental revenue in 2027 – Gene Munster
Apple delivered a solid March quarter and guided June revenue 7% above expectations. The stock reaction, up 4%, was muted… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmIt sounds like Apple has run out of ideas for watchOS 27
Macworld In just about a month, Apple will unveil the newest version of its operating systems at WWDC, and we’ll get a look at the new features and functionality Apple has cooked up over the past 12 months. But while iOS and macOS are sure to be packed with new stuff, watchOS 27 might not be all that different. It’s no secret that Apple’s smartwatch has hit something of an innovation roadblock. Ever since the Apple Watch Ultra arrived in 2022, Apple’s annual updates have been more iterative than innovative, with watchOS only bringing minor upgrades and underwhelming new features. According to a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this year looks to be more of the same. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that one of watchOS 27’s signature features will be a take on the Apple Watch Ultra’s Modular watch face that’s “simplified” for smaller screens. Gurman describes the face: It has the same large clock as the Ultra face but removes the option for a big complication in the center, the row of three smaller complications above the time, and information placed around the bezel. The result is a large clock that fills the top two-thirds of the display, with a row of three smaller complications beneath it. Adding new faces to watchOS updates isn’t a new development—last year’s watchOS 26 update brought Flow, Exactograph, and WayPoint—but Gurman makes it sound like this will get a bit more attention. Apple was so proud of the Modular Ultra face that it got its own section in the Apple Watch Ultra 2 press release. Apple introduced the Modular Ultra watch face in 2023 with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to take advantage of the watch’s larger display, “using the outermost edge to present real-time data, including seconds, altitude, or depth,” and offering “the most complications of any Apple digital watch face to customize for sports, outdoor adventures, and ocean and water activities.” Gurman reports that the new face is ”aimed at bringing a version of the Modular Ultra experience to standard Series watches, offering something less dense and more approachable while still giving customers useful information at a glance.” But for many Apple Watch users, it’ll just be a recycled face and another year of waiting for something new worth using.03:47 pmApple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air drops to record low $1,129 with coupon
The $170 discount delivers the lowest price ever on Apple's 2026 M5 15-inch MacBook Air.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleYou can take advantage of the $150 instant discount stacked with a bonus $20 in-cart coupon at B&H Photo today, with the Apple Authorized Reseller stating there is limited supply available at the reduced $1,129 price.Buy 15" MacBook Air M5 for $1,129 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:34 pmmacOS Text Replacement Export/Import Works Great Until It Doesn’t
Apple lets you export and import text replacements by dragging them to and from the Text Replacements dialog. It’s great for backups and sharing, but if you try to import thousands of entries, such as from the TidBITS AutoCorrect Dictionary, things may fall apart unpredictably.03:32 pmToday in Apple history: Apple embraces over-the-air iOS updates
On May 4, 2011, reports circulated that Apple was negotiating with carriers to bring over-the-air updates to iOS, beginning with iOS 5. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:30 pmDeals: Entry M5 MacBook Air all-time low, AirPods Max 2, M3 iPad Air $300 off, Magic Mouse Amazon low, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Entry M5 MacBook Air all-time low, AirPods Max 2, M3 iPad Air $300 off, Magic Mouse Amazon low, more
Joining all of the Star Wars May the 4th deals we have live today (scope out our deal hub), your 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with the most affordable new M5 MacBook Air dropping to the $949 low ($150 off) alongside other models at up to $219 off. Apple’s least expensive new M4 iPad Air has now hit a new Amazon low while the 256GB 13-inch M3 model drops to its best clearance price at $300 off. We have Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 down at a new Amazon all-time low, the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 Mother’s Day deal, and the latest Magic Mouse back to the best Amazon price ever. Head below for a closer look. more…03:20 pmMacBook Ultra could bring ‘Neo’ energy, but for the high-end
Apple is rumored to launch its first ever ‘MacBook Ultra’ later this year, and it could bring MacBook Neo energy but for high-end users. more…03:10 pmTesting common myths that might extend your MacBook battery life
Even though most of a Mac's battery life is predestined by manufacturing variables out of your control, there are ways to prolong your Mac's battery life. In some cases, they may not be worth the hassle.Here's how to maximize your battery healthWith a smaller battery, most people talk about the best ways to extend both the battery life and overall battery health on iPhone. But your portable Mac is perhaps just as important.Slowly, Apple has been building out its battery health features with new ones being added as recently as macOS 26.4. Here's which ones to pay attention to and how they work. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:08 pmApple releases 2026 ‘Pride Collection’ Apple Watch band, watch face, and iPhone wallpaper | Mac Daily NewsApple releases 2026 ‘Pride Collection’ Apple Watch band, watch face, and iPhone wallpaper
Today, Apple introduced its 2026 "Pride Collection," a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:05 pmGrab AirPods 4 for $99 and give your mom a gift she’ll use every day
Macworld AirPods 4 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; }); })(); Mother’s Day is less than a week away, and we’ve got the perfect gift for your mom. Forget flowers and candy, and give her her very own pair of AirPods 4 this year: At Amazon right now, you can get a pair of AirPods 4 for just $99, a savings of $30, and the best price we’ve seen all year. AirPods 4 aren’t Apple’s newest earbuds, but they’re still the best option you can get at their price. They’re pretty basic and don’t come with noise cancellation, but they still do offer personalized spatial audio and are resistant to both sweat and water when in the rain or on the treadmill or exercise bike. The H2 chip inside helps the buds deliver great sound and call quality with stellar voice isolation when you’re taking on calls. With reduced background noise and great isolation, whoever she’s talking to will hear every word she has to say. Of course, AirPods 4 offer excellent battery life, with up to 5 hours of listening time and another 25 hours when using the USB-C charging case. And with easy pairing, hands-free Siri support including nodding and shaking for “yes and no” gestures, and quick sharing, she’ll never have to call to ask how to use them. So snag the AirPods 4 for $99 and make mom’s special day even more special this year.02:49 pmPrice cut: Your Mac has hidden tools — this $25.50 app makes them visible
Mac utility sale: MacMagic is an easy way to unlock hidden Mac features without memorizing Terminal commands. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:17 pmNew iPhone redesign is coming next year, inspired by Liquid Glass: report
Apple has a unique iPhone redesign coming next year for the product’s 20th anniversary, and it reportedly was created to blend seamlessly with iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design. more…