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- 09:46 pmiPhone 17 makes standard screen protectors not so useful
The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective technology, but it turns out standard screen protectors aren’t the best match for the new displays. more…09:46 pmiPhone 17 makes standard screen protectors not so useful
The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective technology, but it turns out standard screen protectors aren’t the best match for the new displays. more…09:15 pmApple design chief quits for Meta. Some say good riddance!
Social media users responded to big news that Alan Dye will join Meta with Liquid-Glass-focused sarcasm. Is it really such a big loss? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:04 pmExpressVPN now has a native Mac app
Alongside a new Mac version, the latest ExpressVPN update also features a welcome connectivity option on iOS. Here are the details. more…08:45 pmUI design chief exits Apple to head up Meta’s new design studio
Macworld Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that a key Apple executive is leaving the company (no, it’s not Tim Cook). Alan Dye, who leads Apple’s user interface design team, is leaving Apple Park in Cupertino for the Ravenswood Slough in Menlo Park and the headquarters of Meta, where he will lead “a new design studio,” said Gurman, and will be “in charge of design for hardware, software and AI integration for its interfaces.” Dye has led Apple’s user interface design team since 2015. He will be replaced by Steve Lemay, who “has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement to Bloomberg. “He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple’s culture of collaboration and creativity.” Dye played a key role in several recent product rollouts for Apple. He led the efforts for the UI redesign in the version 26 operating systems, as well as with the Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch, and iPhone X. He was one of Jony Ive’s proteges and one of the few designers remaining from that era. This news follows several reports throughout this year of Meta poaching Apple employees. Several of Apple’s AI development team have left for Meta, including Ruoming Pang, who led Apple’s AI model development. Bloomberg reported that Pang was offered a $200 million compensation package, most of which is stock options. Earlier this week, Apple announced that AI chief John Giannandrea was “retiring” and renowned AI researcher Amar Subramanya would be taking his place.08:26 pmApple Watch and AirPods health features roll out in multiple new countries
Apple Watch hypertension notifications and sleep apnea alerts, as well as AirPods Hearing Test and Hearing Aid, are now available in these new countries. more…08:11 pmWhat to expect from iOS 26.2 when it launches next week
Apple released iOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 release candidates, signaling an upcoming final version. Discover the changes now. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:11 pmApple's human interface design chief Alan Dye poached by Meta
Meta's latest attempt at relevance after failing to make the Metaverse or superintelligence happen is hiring Alan Dye, the guy behind Liquid Glass.Alan DyeApple's talent pool has taken repeated hits over the year, as tech rivals attempt to shore up their artificial intelligence projects by poaching employees from elsewhere. In the latest siphoning off of talent from Apple, Meta has poached a managerial figure connected to the Apple Vision Pro.On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Meta was hiring away Alan Dye from Apple. He is reportedly heading over to Meta to create a new design studio, with a focus on hardware, software, and AI integration. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:36 pmApple design VP Alan Dye departing for Meta
Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of Human Interface Design since 2015, is departing the company. Bloomberg reports that Meta has poached Dye as part of its push “into AI-equipped consumer devices.” Stephen Lemay, a 26-year Apple design veteran, will take over the role from Dye, who officially joins Meta on December 31. more…07:32 pmApple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd | Mac Daily NewsApple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd
Apple TV on Wednesday revealed first look images and the season two premiere date for its critically acclaimed Jon Hamm-led drama… The post Apple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:23 pmwatchOS 26.2 has four changes for Apple Watch, here’s everything new
watchOS 26.2 is almost here, and thanks to Apple’s official release notes, we know exactly what’s changing. Here’s everything new coming to Apple Watch in watchOS 26.2. more…06:49 pmRelease candidates of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 now available
Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle, with new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 out now for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe RC round arrives after the third developer betas, which Apple distributed on November 17 for most of the operating systems, November 18 for the third visionOS 26.2 build. The second arrived on November 12.iOS 26.2 RC 1 is build 23C52, replacing 23C5044b Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:39 pmiPadOS 26.2 RC and more now available ahead of coming launch
Apple has just debuted the RC (release candidate) versions of its various 26.2 software updates, including iPadOS 26.2 and more. Here’s what to expect. more…06:38 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 RC rolling out to developers and public beta
macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate is now available for developers, as well as for the public beta, ahead of the official upcoming release. Here’s what to expect. more…06:37 pmApple releases iOS 26.2 RC for iPhone
Apple has released the release candidate of iOS 26.2 for iPhone. The RC version is available as an over-the-air update starting today. more…06:18 pmIndia Pulls Its Preinstalled iPhone App Demand
India has withdrawn its order requiring Apple and other smartphone makers to preinstall the government's Sanchar Saathi app after public backlash and privacy concerns. AppleInsider reports: On 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." [...] In pulling back from the demand, the government insisted that the app had an "increasing acceptance" among citizens. There was a tenfold spike of new user registrations on Tuesday alone, with over 600,000 new users made aware of the app from the public debacle. India Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia took a moment to insist that concerns the app could be used for increased surveillance were unfounded. "Snooping is neither possible nor will it happen" with the app, Scindia claimed. "This is a welcome development, but we are still awaiting the full text of the legal order that should accompany this announcement, including any revised directions under the Cyber Security Rules, 2024," said the Internet Freedom Foundation. It is treating the news with "cautious optimism, not closure," until formalities conclude. However, while promising, the backdown doesn't stop India from retrying something similar or another tactic in the future. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:11 pmApple researchers unlock hidden heart data from Apple Watch sensor using AI
In the era of wearable technology, where a simple wristband can monitor steps, sleep, and even detect irregular heart rhythms, Apple Watch… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:04 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 3, 2025 – iOS 26.1 goes wide, 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 Narwal:Narwal is officially launching their Black Friday discounts, offering the record-low prices of its entire lineup up to 49% off. more…06:04 pm'MLB The Show Mobile' is Sony's biggest push into iPhone gaming
A new mobile version of "MLB The Show" marks Sony's most direct move yet to bring a console-first franchise to iPhone.An MLB game is coming to iOSThe game, soft-launched in the Philippines for now, isn't a companion app or a port. San Diego Studio built it from scratch for iOS and Android with console-style controls, licensed players, and full stadium fidelity.The result is a mobile title that looks and behaves far closer to a traditional release than anything Sony has shipped on phones before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:41 pmExperience Audio Perfection with the AirPods Pro 3!
Upgrade to the feature-packed AirPods Pro 3, boasting enhanced ANC, a redesigned fit, three-dimensional audio for an immersive listening experience, and built-in heart rate sensing. The AirPods Pro 3 allows you to take a hearing test at home, and the hearing aid feature allows you to hear people talking to you and communicate more clearly, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.