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- 12:59 amGamakay TK75HE V2 review: Gamer-focused specs, Windows layout, & very plastic
The Gamakay TK75HE V2 mechanical keyboard is very much a gamer's keyboard with the RGB elements and lack of Mac keys, but it is fairly quiet compared to other options.Gamakay TK75HE V2 review: a middle-of-the-road keyboardI've tested a lot of mechanical keyboards over my years at AppleInsider, and I've never encountered one that just felt so Windows coded. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it leaves its mark from the moment you unbox it.What struck me right away was the passthrough keycaps that let the RGB shine through. I wish more keyboard companies offered keys like this, but to my dismay, there were a few things missing in the box. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:05 amAI apps without age checks may soon be removed from the App Store in Australia
Australia could soon force the Apple App Store to remove AI apps that let users access adult or violent content without age verification.Australia might soon ask Apple to remove AI apps without age checks.Though Apple has already complied with Australia's social media ban for teens by updating the App Store's age-assurance tools, the iPhone maker might soon need to take further action.To be more specific, app marketplaces will likely be required to block AI apps that have not implemented age-checking measures. Regulators in Australia are targeting artificial intelligence apps that let users under 18 access adult content, extreme violence, self-harm, and eating disorder content. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsMonday March 0211:41 pmHazeOver — Mac Utility for Highlighting the Frontmost Window
What HazeOver does is highlight the active window by dimming all background windows. That’s it. But it does this simple task with aplomb, and it makes a significant difference in the day-to-day usability of MacOS.11:00 pmApple Might Use Google Servers To Store Data For Its Upgraded AI Siri
Apple has reportedly asked Google to look into "seting up servers" for a Gemini-powered upgrade to Siri that meets Apple's privacy standards. The Verge reports: Apple had already announced in January that Google's Gemini AI models would help power the upgraded version of Siri it delayed last year, but The Information's report indicates Apple might lean even more on Google so it can catch up in AI. The original partnership announcement said that "the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology," and that the models would "help power future Apple Intelligence features," including "a more personalized Siri." While the announcement noted that Apple Intelligence would "continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute," it didn't specify if the new Siri would run on Google's cloud. Apple's Private Cloud Compute is not only underpowered but it's also underutilized in its current state, notes 9to5Mac, "with the company only using about 10% of its capacity on average, leading to some already-manufactured Apple servers to be sitting dormant on warehouse shelves." Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:46 pmFree Claude users can now use memory and import context from rivals
Anthropic is taking advantage of Claude’s recent increase in mindshare with a new memory import tool to encourage switching from competing AI chatbot systems. more…10:08 pmHere are Apple’s updated trade-in values for March 2026
Following today’s announcement of the iPhone 17e and the M4 iPad Air, Apple updated the trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. Here are the details. more…09:51 pmiPhone 17e vs iPhone 16: Is the newer chip worth the older design?
Apple’s newest iPhone is also the most affordable iPhone, but whether it’s the best value depends on which features you value. Apple still sells the iPhone 16 alongside the new iPhone 17e. Here’s how the two lowest-priced iPhones compare. more…09:19 pmApple’s new products add C1X chip for three unique advantages
Apple announced two new products today: iPhone 17e and an iPad Air with M4. Both devices include a C1X 5G chip, offering three unique advantages over non-Apple modems. more…09:12 pmApple Retail Stores prepare for major crowds fueled by blockbuster new product releases this week | Mac Daily NewsApple Retail Stores prepare for major crowds fueled by blockbuster new product releases this week
Apple has instructed its retail stores to prepare for a significant customer influx tied to products debuting this week. Some store employees… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:08 pmiPhone 17e vs iPhone 17: Budget against performance, compared
The new base model iPhone 17e is now faster, but is still the budget option compared to the iPhone 17. Here's how the standard model compares with the new value option.iPhone 17e [left], iPhone 17 [right]The iPhone 17e is Apple's latest budget-focused smartphone, taking the spot as the cheapest current-generation iPhone anyone could buy. However, while it is the cheapest, it's also just $200 cheaper than the next cheapest, the iPhone 17.Consumers may find the iPhone 17e is enough for them, but there may be enough of a specification jump to justify buying the next model up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:12 pmAustralia may push Apple to block AI apps under new age verification rules
Following last year’s introduction of a ban on social media apps for teenagers, Australia is now tightening age-verification requirements for AI apps. Here are the details. more…07:56 pmGive your iPhone a fresh look with new iPhone 17e wallpaper
You don't have to buy a new handset to bring a fresh look to your iPhone. Get the beautiful iPhone 17e wallpaper today. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:56 pmGive your iPhone a fresh look with new iPhone 17e wallpaper
You don't have to buy a new handset to bring a fresh look to your iPhone. Get the beautiful iPhone 17e wallpaper today. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:51 pmTinderbox 11.6
Adds integration with the Claude Code agentic coding tool. ($289 new, free update, 37.3 MB, macOS 11+)07:47 pmScreenFloat 2.3.5
Makes improvements to the screen capture tool's searching in the Shots Browser. ($17.99 new, free update, 33.7 MB, macOS 12.3+)07:45 pmApple’s upcoming touch-screen MacBook Pro won’t be a ‘MacPad’
Apple’s forthcoming touch-screen MacBook Pro will demonstrate that the company remains nowhere near merging the Mac and iPad lines… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:43 pmQuicken Classic 8.5
Brings a variety of improvements to the financial management app. ($77.88/$101.88/$143.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 12+)07:41 pmAmazon slashes AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation to $119, save 34%
The lowest price of the year is in effect now on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, as Amazon drops the earbuds down to $119.Get AirPods 4 with ANC for just $119 at Amazon today.Every model of AirPods is on sale this March, but we're following a fresh price drop on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, which are down to $119. This matches the lowest price seen in 2026 and reflects a 34% discount off retail. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:41 pmPerformance anxiety: iPad Air M4 chip is binned, has only three performance cores
The M4 chip used in the new iPad Air does not have the same performance as the iPad Pro version, thanks to core count changes.iPad AirThe ever-common chip upgrade of Apple's hardware lineup is always an improvement over the previous model. However, while it is often welcomed, not all chips of the same name have the same level of performance.In the case of the M4 in the new iPad Air, it's not the same chip as you would previously find in the iPad Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:37 pmiPad Air Gets M4 and More Memory
Apple’s new iPad Air features the M4 chip, 12 GB of unified memory (up from 8 GB), and the N1 and C1X connectivity chips for Wi-Fi 7 and faster cellular. Prices remain unchanged at $599 and $799.