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- 09:42 pmCompromised Apple Gift Card Saga Ends Well, but Risks Remain
Paris Buttfield-Addison has regained access to his Apple Account after a tainted gift card locked him out. But his saga highlights serious risks associated with Apple Gift Cards that should make everyone think twice before giving or redeeming them.09:02 pmHere’s why you may have to wait until 2027 to get an iPhone Fold
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently made a rare appearance on the MacroMicro podcast, where he shared some new information regarding the iPhone Fold’s production timeline. Here are the details. more…08:56 pmApple plans more ads in App Store in 2026
Apple Ads will introduce additional ads across App Store search queries in the coming year. The company plans… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:52 pmiOS 26.2 makes one of my favorite Apple Watch features even more useful
One of my favorite Apple Watch features introduced this year is Sleep Score. Sleep is a crucial part of life, and this feature gives you a look at three different facets of it: duration, bedtime, and interruptions. With this week’s launch of iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2, it just got even more useful. more…08:42 pmChatGPT just made it way easier to find important conversations
OpenAI is on a streak when it comes to releasing user experience improvements to ChatGPT. The latest update will make finding important conversations much easier. more…08:29 pmApple builds single AI model that can see, create and edit images
Building on a previous model called UniGen, a team of Apple researchers is showcasing UniGen 1.5, a system that can handle image understanding, generation, and editing within a single model. Here are the details. more…08:03 pmApple updates developer agreement with new privacy rules, Japan-specific terms, more
Apple has added new provisions to multiple sections of its Developer Program License Agreement, including Japan-specific terms, following yesterday’s announcement of changes to the App Store. Here’s what’s new. more…07:02 pmApple kicks off development of OLED panels for future iMac models
Apple has officially kicked off a project to bring OLED display technology to its iMac lineup, marking a significant shift from the current… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:48 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2025 – iOS 26.3 beta testing begins
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 Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…06:31 pmWhy iPhone Air feels removed from time
When Apple released the radically new iPhone X in 2017, it marked the beginning of a years long march into a new era of iPhone design. A year later, iPhone XR replaced the legacy iPhone 8, bringing a corner to corner display, Face ID, and the gesture based experience that largely retired big bezels and the Home button. Eight years later, iPhone Air stands as the closest thing Apple has delivered to another iPhone X moment. The leap is narrower in scope, but no less intentional. Where iPhone X reset expectations across the entire lineup, iPhone Air represents a deliberate divergence. Its ultra thin design favors a futuristic feel over feature maximalism, carving out a distinct place alongside Apple’s more traditional models. iPhone Air is also expected to remain on the market longer than iPhone X did. Apple replaced iPhone X with iPhone XS in less than a year. iPhone Air, on the other hand, has a looser relationship with time. more…06:02 pmAirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon
Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on the earbuds, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:02 pmAirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon
Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on the earbuds, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:02 pmAirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon
Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on the earbuds, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:02 pmAirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon
Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on the earbuds, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:59 pmGoogle Pixel tweaks emoji designs to match iPhone in latest Android 16 beta [Gallery]
As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has also updated its emoji set to include a few refreshed designs ahead of a larger update to come. more…05:56 pmThe folding iPhone is coming – and you might not be able to get one for months
Apple might struggle to make enough folding iPhone units to meet demand for its new flagship smartphone. Here's why. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:23 pmApple TV unveils first look at ‘Imperfect Women’ created by Annie Weisman
Apple TV on Thursday unveiled the first look at “Imperfect Women,” the new psychological thriller starring Elisabeth Moss… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:15 pm'Physical' creator Annie Weisman returns with Apple TV thriller 'Imperfect Women'
Apple TV is expanding its psychological thriller lineup with a limited series adaptation of Araminta Hall's "Imperfect Women", coming in 2026.Image Credit: Apple TVAnnie Weisman, creator of the Apple TV dramedy "Physical", is back with another project for the small screen. This time, it's based on Araminta Hall's gripping, immersive novel, "Imperfect Women."The story follows three lifelong friends as a murder shatters their decades-long friendship. The story, as Apple TV describes, "explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that irrevocably alter our lives." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:15 pmToday in Apple history: The iPhone arrives — but it’s not made by Apple!
On December 18, 2006, the iPhone was announced -- but it wasn't made by Apple. Instead, it was a Linksys iPhone from Cisco Systems. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:46 pmApple Opens iOS To Alternative App Stores, Payment Systems in Japan
Apple has announced a sweeping set of changes to iOS in Japan that will allow alternative app marketplaces, third-party payment processing, and non-WebKit browser engines -- all to comply with Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act, which takes effect December 18. The changes, now available in iOS 26.2, bear a strong resemblance to Apple's compliance measures for the European Union's Digital Markets Act but differ in key ways. Japanese developers who want to offer alternative payment options must display them alongside Apple's in-app purchase system, giving users a choice at checkout rather than replacing Apple's option entirely. Apps cannot be distributed directly from websites as they can in the EU; they must go through an authorized marketplace. Apple has established a tiered fee structure for the new arrangements. Apps distributed through the App Store using in-app purchase will pay between 15 and 26% depending on whether developers qualify for the Small Business Program. Alternative payment processing drops the 5% payment fee but keeps the base commission. Apps distributed outside the App Store pay a flat 5% Core Technology Commission on digital goods and services. The company introduced several user-facing changes beyond app distribution. iPhone users in Japan will see browser and search engine choice screens during device setup, can assign third-party voice assistants to the side button, and can select alternative default navigation apps. Apple said it worked closely with Japanese regulators on protections for younger users. Apps in the Kids category cannot link to external websites for purchases, and users under 13 cannot access web links for transactions in any app. An Apple spokesperson told Bloomberg that the company has no plans to extend these changes to other markets. Read more of this story at Slashdot.