The real reason Apple turned to Intel chips again
After a break, Apple and Intel are patching things up, and Intel-made chips could soon be back in Macs. Here's why. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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How to find your music stats with Apple Music Replay 2025
Apple Music Replay is where you find your most-played songs, artists and albums from 2025. Here's how to find it. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Watch out for fake Amazon Prime Video billing emails hitting inboxes right now
A reasonably convincing set of faked Amazon Prime Video renewal notices is circulating widely and tricking users. Here's what to look for, and how to avoid getting taken by them.Amazon phishing emails overwhelming customersA new phishing campaign is hitting an AppleInsider staffer's inbox with forged Amazon billing notices for a supposed Prime Video renewal. The polished invoice and urgent support pitch are designed to push victims into calling a scam hotline.The messages impersonate Amazon's billing system and arrive with a PDF that looks like an official receipt. The document lists a fake order ID, a fabricated invoice number, and a renewal charge that customers never authorized. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Leak reveals Apple Health app might soon connect to ChatGPT
AI chatbots have become a go-to source for many users’ health and fitness questions, and a new leak reveals that ChatGPT might soon be able to integrate your Apple Health data to guide its answers. more…

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Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund ‘Trump Accounts’ for millions of American children
Michael Dell and his wife Susan have committed $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for millions of American children. The huge… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Cyber Monday Apple deals have been extended, grab prices from $10.99
If you missed out on Cyber Monday sales, several deals have been extended — including AirPods 4 ANC for $99, MacBooks as low as $499, Paramount Plus for $2.99 for 2 months, and more.Save up to $500 with Cyber Monday deals that have been extended - Image credit: AppleEach of the deals below is valid for a limited time only. You can pick up a new Mac at up to $500 off, an Apple Watch for as low as $129, and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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10 must-have accessories to supercharge your iPhone 17 Pro Max
If you have Apple's best iPhone, you should consider the best iPhone 17 Pro Max accessories to make the most of the powerful handset. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple lowers Mac security bounty rewards in seeming shift to iPhone attacks
Macworld There’s been a long-held belief that Macs are more secure than Windows PCs. Whether that’s true or not is up for debate, but it is a key marketing point used by Apple. But Apple’s latest move with macOS security is a bit of a concern. According to Csaba Fitzl, a macOS security researcher at Iru (spotted by 9to5Mac), Apple has reduced the security bounties it offers for macOS. In a LinkedIn post (membership required), Fitzl states that, “Full TCC (privacy) bypasses are down from 30,5k to 5k…Individual TCC categories are also down from 5-10k to 1k,” and that “macOS sandbox escapes are also down to 5k from 10k.” The reductions send the wrong message to security researchers, according to Fitzl. “There aren’t many people looking for vulnerabilities on the macOS platform anyway, and this move might reduce this even further.” In the meantime, as security researcher Andrew Poole points out in a response to Fitzl’s post, Apple raised the bounties for iOS. It’s unclear why Apple would make these cuts (Macworld reached out to Apple for comment). Several recent reports have stated that macOS malware is on the rise, and other reports show that the Mac market share has increased. It seems more vital than ever to maintain macOS’s security. If anything, Apple’s security notes for macOS updates seem to get longer each time. Apple continues to be a very successful company financially–the company posted record revenue in its most recent financial quarter, not to mention a double-digit increase in Mac sales. Money and Mac demand aren’t the issue, so the reasons seem to indicate a shift towards macOS development. Whatever the reason, security researchers now have less incentive to work on the Mac, and that could be costly for Apple in the long run.

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App Tracking Transparency under the gun by German antitrust investigators
Germany's antitrust regulator is reviewing Apple's revised tracking rules after asking the company to address concerns about unequal treatment of third-party apps.Germany examines updated tracking guidelinesThe review is led by the Bundeskartellamt, Germany's federal antitrust authority. Officials said Apple's earlier App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompts gave the company's own apps a more favorable presentation than those shown to developers' apps.Apple agreed to revise those screens after the regulator raised concerns. The company plans to standardize the wording, content, and visual layout for every app category. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Your personal data is being sold every day, but Incogni can help you take it back
How much of your information did you hand over today? Chances are, far more than you realize. That is because there is a multi-billion-dollar data brokerage industry that runs entirely on your data, whether you consent to it or not. That’s where Incogni comes in. It tracks down and removes your personal data from anywhere, from ChatGPT to the dark web. And it keeps removing it. more…

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Apple brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to Singapore
Apple today announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in Singapore, enabling thousands of merchants to use iPhone to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iOS 26.2 will add three new ways to customize your iPhone
iOS 26.2 is launching to all users very soon, and it will introduce several new ways to customize the way your iPhone looks and works. Here’s what’s coming. more…

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'I'm Not Remarkable' shows Apple's accessibility features helping students conquer college
Apple celebrates students of all abilities in an energetic music video that highlights how its accessibility features support learning, creativity, and campus lifeImage Credit: AppleA music video uploaded to Apple's YouTube channel shows how Mac, iPhone, and iPad help students of all abilities. It promotes features like Apple's Magnifier on Mac, Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, VoiceOver, Sound & Name Recognition, Live Captions, and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Hangover Cyber Monday deals: AirPods 4 w/ ANC $99, MacBooks $250 off, Nomad Titanium Band 25% off, more
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are largely behind us now, Walmart has $99 (45% off). On top of that, we are tracking some hangover Cyber Monday pricing on M5 MacBook Pro configurations and M4 MacBook Air, as well as Mac mini at $479. Just be sure to dive into the ongoing Nomad Black Friday event and its latest flash sale on the Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 3/Series Band at 25% off. All of that and more awaits below.  more…

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Security researcher fumes at low macOS bug bounty awards
A security researcher has complained about reduced payments from discovered macOS flaws by Apple's bug bounty program, despite Apple raising the maximum for more high-profile rewards.Apple's lock icon, its symbol for privacy — image credit: AppleIn October, Apple said that the payouts in its Security Bounty program will increase considerably in November. While the bounties for some high-profile exploit chains have grown to as high as $2 million, complaints are being raised about other awards for some macOS categories.In a post to LinkedIn, IRU macOS security researcher Csaba Fitzl claims that the Apple Security Bounty "devalued" macOS. The devaluing is apparently demonstrated by the lowering of awards for disclosing some specific bypasses. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The home office Apple device I can’t live without is the one you’d least expect
Macworld When I started working from home full-time, one thing became immediately clear: I needed more space—screen space that is. I’ve always worked better on bigger displays, and once my home became my office, having the best display possible shifted from preference to necessity. That’s what pushed me toward the Apple Studio Display, and it’s no exaggeration to say it completely reshaped the way I work. The 27-inch, 5K Retina panel is exactly the kind of canvas macOS deserves. Text is crisp, UI elements are perfectly scaled, and there’s enough room to keep multiple windows open. For writing, researching, editing, and multitasking, the difference is dramatic. I simply get more done when I can see more at once. A display that doubles as a desktop hub But the Studio Display isn’t just a monitor, it’s the core of my entire setup. Its 600-nit brightness, P3 color gamut, and Apple’s signature color accuracy make everything look clean and consistent. The Apple Studio Display is also an all-in-one hub for all of my accessories.Foundry Then there’s the bonus that it doubles as a USB-C hub, which makes cable management almost nonexistent. One Thunderbolt cable connects my MacBook Pro to the Studio Display, and everything from peripherals, charging, audio, camera, and microphone runs through that single link. The three additional USB-C ports on the back are a huge convenience I didn’t expect to rely on as much as I do. Built-in perks that actually matter Typically, when you think of an external monitor, the display is pretty much the only thing that comes to mind. But the Studio Display has so much more to offer. The 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage keeps me perfectly framed during video calls without needing an external webcam. The three-mic array is more than good enough for meetings, and the six-speaker system is shockingly rich, easily the best audio I’ve heard from a display. The audio sounds more immersive than what you get from a HomePod mini. All these extras matter when your display is also your work tool. It’s one less thing to buy and one less thing cluttering the desk. My Apple Studio display keeps my desk free of clutter and my eyes free from strain.Foundry Basically an iMac, powered by a MacBook To complete the setup, I use a Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse, giving me a clean, iMac-like experience, but with the power and flexibility of my MacBook Pro behind it. The seamless integration between all these devices makes the Studio Display feel like a natural extension of macOS, not just a screen attached to a laptop. Rumors say a new Studio Display could arrive next year, and I’m always curious to see what Apple improves. But even knowing that, I have zero desire to upgrade my current Studio Display. This was one of the best purchases I’ve made for my home office. For my workflow, my comfort, and my productivity, the Studio Display isn’t just part of my WFH setup. It is the setup.

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Apple debuts ‘I’m Not Remarkable’ ad focused on accessibility features for students
Apple today released a new ad, “I’m Not Remarkable,” that puts the spotlight on the company’s accessibility features across iPhone, iPad, Mac… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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The Apple Watch SE 3 is still on sale for its all-time best price of $199
Macworld The Apple Watch SE 3 is already Apple’s best smartwatch value, so when it dropped by 20 percent over the Black Friday-Cyber Monday extravaganza, it became an instant buy. And we can’t believe it’s still around: Over at Amazon, you can snag an Apple Watch SE 3 for $199, an absolutely fantastic savings of $50. Whether you’re diving into the Apple Watch ecosystem for the first time or upgrading from an older model, the Apple Watch SE3 is a standout entry-level model. When we reviewed this watch in October, we gave it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, and recommended it over the Series 11. We loved how lightweight it is, has a comfortable design, an always-on display, and impressive battery life. Plus, it’s filled to the brim with health sensors and life-saving features. For instance, it doesn’t just track your movements and workouts; it also detects falls and car crashes and can connect you to emergency services or your contacts. Plus, it can alert you to high and low heart rate, irregular rhythms, and sleep apnea. At $199, the Apple Watch SE3 is an absolute steal, so grab one sooner rather than later because this deal will definitely not stick around forever. Buy now at Amazon

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Mellel 6.5.5
Collects controls to adjust the user interface appearance and customize colors in a new Appearance tab in Settings. ($69.99 new, free update, 107.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)

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Today in Apple history: QuickTime brings video to the masses
On December 2, 1991, Apple shipped its first public version of QuickTime, bringing video to Mac users running System 7. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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