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- 03:38 amIndia confirms that users may delete mandatory state-owned ‘security’ app
Following pushback from a mandate requiring phones in India to come pre-installed with a state-owned, undeletable app, the government is now saying that the app may be deleted if users choose to do so. The move, however, is unlikely to change Apple’s refusal to comply with the order. Here are the details. more…01:04 amHow to stream 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free in 2025
The Peanuts gang discover the true spirit of the season in the timeless classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" — and for a limited time, you can stream it for free on Apple TV.Image Credit: AppleCharlie Brown and his friends close out the 2025 holiday season with "A Charlie Brown Christmas". This beloved movie will be free to stream for everyone from December 13 to December 14.You can watch the Peanuts specials and other Apple TV shows in several ways. This includes Apple's official apps, such as those on the iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:48 amSecurity Bite: Down the rabbit hole of neat, lesser-known Terminal commands (Pt. 3)
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. You can stop holding your breath. Down the rabbit hole of neat, lesser-known Terminal commands is back! ICYMI, I’ve recently found myself fascinated by all the helpful tricks Terminal can do to improve my productivity and overall make me more proficient behind a Mac as a security practitioner. In previous editions, I covered everything from enabling Touch ID for sudo authentication to cleaning up public Wi-Fi connections. This past week, I wanted to share even more commands I’ve since discovered. more…12:27 amNew study shows how AI could unlock deeper heart data from the Apple Watch’s optical sensor | 9 to 5 MacNew study shows how AI could unlock deeper heart data from the Apple Watch’s optical sensor
A few days ago, we looked into how Apple could one day use brain wave sensors in AirPods to measure sleep quality and even detect seizures. Now, a new paper shows how the company is exploring deeper cardiac health insights with the help of AI. Here are the details. more…Tuesday December 0211:23 pmApple To Resist India Order To Preload State-Run App As Political Outcry Builds
Apple does not plan to comply with India's mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app that cannot be disabled. According to Reuters, the order "sparked surveillance concerns and a political uproar" after it was revealed on Monday. From the report: In the wake of the criticism, India's telecom minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday said the app was a "voluntary and democratic system," adding that users can choose to activate it and can "easily delete it from their phone at any time." At present, the app can be deleted by users. Scindia did not comment on or clarify the November 28 confidential directive that ordered smartphone makers to start preloading it and ensure "its functionalities are not disabled or restricted." Apple however does not plan to comply with the directive and will tell the government it does not follow such mandates anywhere in the world as they raise a host of privacy and security issues for the company's iOS ecosystem, said two of the industry sources who are familiar with Apple's concerns. They declined to be named publicly as the company's strategy is private. "Its not only like taking a sledgehammer, this is like a double-barrel gun," said the first source. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:30 pmPrice drop: Browse like a ghost, stream like a god for just $4 a year with this VPN
Grab this 5-year iProVPN subscription for just $19.99. You can use it on up to 10 devices simultaneously (Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, etc.). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:13 pmHidden image suggests ChatGPT app might get Apple Health integration
Macworld The latest version of the ChatGPT iPhone app contains within its code an unused (as of yet) image that seems to indicate upcoming Apple Health integration. The image shows the main Health icons, surrounded by several health category images: steps, activity, respiratory, hearing, sleep…and a carrot, for some reason (there is no carrot icon in the Health app). It’s possible ChatGPT generated the image and embellished it. There is no information yet on when this feature might be enabled or what it will be used for, but ChatGPT already connects and integrates with many other apps, such as Box, GitHub, Gmail, Slack, and others, to help give you personalized answers to questions and data insights. ChatGPT may soon have access to some data from the Health app on your iPhone, according to this image posteds by Macrumors.MacRumors We should note that there is no evidence of any sort of partnership here, or a suggestion that suddenly ChatGPT will just have access to all your Health info. Apple provides frameworks and APIs for third-party apps to access data from the Health app, and there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of apps that do so. Users have to specifically enable the integration, and you have fine control over whether data can be written to your Health app or only read, and exactly which categories of data you want to make available. ChatGPT is likely just using the same HealthKit framework that every other app uses. But if you’ve always wanted ChatGPT to know more about your vitals, that may soon be a reality.10:04 pmApple updates iPhone Air MagSafe Battery firmware
Apple has released a new firmware update for the MagSafe Battery accessory designed exclusively for the iPhone Air. The update brings… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:03 pmNatural disasters across Asia prompt Apple CEO Tim Cook to promise donations
Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised the company will donate to relief efforts in Asia, after natural disasters hit Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.Apple will donate to relief efforts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.Less than a week after announcing its planned contributions to humanitarian efforts in Hong Kong, Apple will now donate to disaster relief efforts to Asian countries affected by recent natural disasters.Those affected countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. They were impacted by devastating storms, as flooding and landslides reportedly took the lives of more than 1,300 people. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:40 pmiOS 26 gives Apple’s Calendar app a convenient new advantage
iOS 26 is a huge update for iPhone, with a Liquid Glass design and lots of new features for built-in apps like Wallet, Messages, and Music. One popular app—Apple Calendar—mostly got overlooked this year, but it did gain one key new advantage: event creation via screenshots. more…09:36 pmIndia orders device makers to put government-run security app on all phones
Apple will refuse to preload state-run “snooping” app on iPhones, report says.09:29 pmAirPods keep getting better: How to use the newest features
Did you just unbox some new AirPods 4 or AirPods Pro thanks to the killer Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? If so, there’s a lot you need to know. Over the last two years, AirPods have gotten significantly better thanks to new software updates from Apple. Here’s a rundown of new features you should try that were introduced as part of iOS 18 and iOS 26. more…09:27 pmEurope greenlights Dutch antitrust lawsuit against Apple over App Store conduct
Apple is facing hundreds of millions of euros in damages claims over its allegedly “excessive” App Store fees. Here are the details. more…09:20 pmLast chance: $2.99 Paramount Plus Black Friday streaming deal ends tonight
Catch the NFL on CBS, Landman, Mayor of Kingstown, and more with Paramount Plus, which is discounted to $2.99 per month for 2 months today only.Take advantage of Black Friday savings on Paramount Plus streaming. - Image credit: ParamountNew and eligible returning subscribers can get Paramount Plus for only $2.99 per month for the first two months thanks to the service's Black Friday deal that ends tonight. It's one of the lowest prices we've seen all year and a quick way to stack your holiday watchlist without stacking your bills.Get Paramount+ Black Friday deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:17 pmApple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:07 pmApple’s latest MagSafe Battery accessory has new firmware update
Apple has just shipped new firmware for its recent MagSafe Battery accessory for iPhone Air. Here are the details. more…08:50 pmApple doubles down on humanitarian efforts following devastating storms in Asia
After pledging donations to help victims of the recent Hong Kong fire, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced today that the company will also make donations to relief and rebuilding efforts across several Asian countries. Here are the details. more…08:26 pmDutch judge clears the way for a major App Store damages fight
Apple lost an early attempt to stop a Dutch antitrust lawsuit, and Europe's top court says the case can now move forward.Apple faces another fight in the European UnionA ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union clears the way for two Dutch consumer foundations to pursue damages tied to Apple's App Store fees. The decision rejects Apple's argument that Dutch courts lack jurisdiction.Judges said the alleged harm can occur in the Netherlands when the App Store is tailored for Dutch users. They noted that selling apps to Apple IDs registered in the country creates a clear local impact. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:22 pmiOS 26.1 is now Apple’s recommended update for users still on iOS 18
iOS 26 launched to all users in September, but it was previously only available as a secondary update inside Settings, with versions of iOS 18 given priority. Now, Apple has started recommending iOS 26.1 as the new default update for users. more…08:03 pmApple’s record 247 million iPhone shipments drive 6.1% global smartphone surge in 2025 – IDC | Mac Daily NewsApple’s record 247 million iPhone shipments drive 6.1% global smartphone surge in 2025 – IDC
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, according to the IDC… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.