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Fixes a bug that could prevent updates for beta release channel users. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)01:41 pmChatbots take a back seat as new GPT-5.5 model focuses on getting work done
OpenAI is pushing AI beyond chat with the recent release of GPT-5.5, a model designed to complete multi-step work instead of stopping at answers.OpenAI logoThe company introduced GPT-5.5 on April 23, a new flagship AI model designed to handle multi-step tasks across software, research, and everyday computer work. It moves toward agentic systems that plan, act, and complete jobs with minimal guidance.OpenAI claims that GPT-5.5 can handle loosely defined requests by breaking them into steps. It can use tools, verify results, and continue working until the task is complete. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:41 pmFantastical 4.1.12 and Cardhop 2.4.7
Maintenance updates for the calendar and contact management apps. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)01:41 pmFantastical 4.1.12 and Cardhop 2.4.7
Maintenance updates for the calendar and contact management apps. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)01:40 pmSix things I'll remember when I think about Tim Cook's version of Apple
Under Cook, Apple became hugely successful, if not always surprising.01:39 pmFirefox 150
Brings a couple of handy improvements and bug fixes to the Web browser celebrating its sesquicentennial release. (Free, 151.4 MB, macOS 10.15+)01:39 pmFirefox 150
Brings a couple of handy improvements and bug fixes to the Web browser celebrating its sesquicentennial release. (Free, 151.4 MB, macOS 10.15+)01:35 pmSoundSource 6.0.6
Audio control utility brings enhanced Head Tracking compatibility for AirPods and Beats headphones. ($49 new, free update, 53.7 MB, macOS 15+)01:33 pmParallels Desktop 26.3.1
Fixes a bug that prevented Steam from launching in a Windows 11 virtual machine. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update, 5.4 MB, macOS 13+)01:31 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: John Ternus
The big news that shook the tech world this week is Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple after over a decade at the helm of the company. Dave and I take a look at the things Tim did right and a few things he did wrong before exploring his successor, John Ternus and what he can bring to the table. Follow this podcast Show Notes: Mac mini availability Tim Cook stepping down Tim’s email to the company Zero to One products John Ternus’ internal email Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer Shows and movies we're watching City of Shadows, Netflix Project Hail Mary The Pitt, Season 2, HBO01:25 pmPrestigious Peabody Awards go to Apple TV for its most-viewed drama and a documentary
When Pulitzer-adjacent Peabody Awards go to Apple TV -- for "Pluribus" and "Come See Me in the Good Light" -- people take notice. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:10 pmBest minimalist Mac setups: More power, less stuff
Many computer setups go for mission-control overkill. But sometimes the best setup is austere. Check out the best minimalist Mac setups. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:07 pmApple TV’s ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ land Peabody Awards
Apple TV was recognized with two wins at the 86th Annual Peabody Awards, as Golden Globe Award-winning drama “Pluribus” landed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmThe Safety Feature That Taught an LLM to Lie
AI safeguards can backfire when models learn to mimic the signals meant to verify truth. In one system, memory design and tool markers led an LLM to fabricate completed actions. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:55 pmToday in Apple history: It’s time for Apple Watch launch
On April 24, 2015, the original Apple Watch launch meant fans could finally try the smartwatch dubbed the "next chapter in Apple history." (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:40 pmHere’s the next Apple Watch face coming in watchOS 26.5
There’s a new Apple Watch face that will be included in the upcoming watchOS 26.5 software update. more…12:38 pmTim Cook, John Ternus, the FBI, and 'Star Wars,' on the AppleInsider Podcast
You didn't see that coming, at least not now, but Tim Cook's successor is John Ternus and there's so much news about both men. Plus what Apple had to update because of the FBI, how "Star Wars" benefits from the Apple Vision Pro, and more, on the AppleInsider Podcast.If John Ternus ever had to buy his iPhones at an Apple Store, he doesn't now - image credit: AppleThis week, Apple pulled off something special. It managed to totally surprise everyone, and yet at the same moment, surprise no one at all.It really was startling when it was announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, but it wasn't remotely unexpected that his successor would be John Ternus. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:00 pmApple TV 4K might break a record no one wants to see happen
It makes sense that Apple TV 4K customers are vocal about the lack of new hardware. The current set-top box, introduced in 2022, runs the risk of breaking a record no one wants to see happen. more…11:43 amRepurposing Macs: How to get more out of your obsolete hardware
If you've upgraded to a new Mac, don't throw away your old one. Here are some ideas of things you can do to get more out of your older Apple desktop.The 2018 Mac mini may be 'Obsolete' but it still has its uses. Buying a new Mac or MacBook can be a thrill. The bump of speed, the extra memory and storage that's free of clutter, and the unscratched, clean casing can make most Mac users instantly happy.However, after drinking in all the potential of your new digital workspace, you'll soon be reminded that you still have your old one. After you've migrated your software and files over to your new daily driver, it may seem that there's little point in keeping your old one around. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:36 amApple taps Samsung for 20th-anniversary iPhone's quad-curved display
Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone is again rumored to have a new, curved display with Samsung now tipped to produce the "four-micro-curve" OLED panel.iPhone 20 is tipped to get a new, quad-curved OLED displayApple is expected to pull out all the stops for the iPhone 20 to celebrate 20 years of the iPhone. The iPhone X did something similar for its 10th anniversary, ditching the Home button and minimizing display bezels.With its 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is expected to go a step further and bend the display around all four sides of the device. Now, Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station reports that Apple has tapped Samsung to produce curved displays for the device. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums