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- Thursday March 19
- 08:09 pmGoogle finally bringing Gemini app to Mac after Apple partnership
As everyone waits for the new Apple Foundation Models trained by Gemini, Google is pushing ahead on bringing a native Gemini app to the Mac. It'll be similar to those offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.Macs could finally get a Gemini appApple and Google have always been uneasy partners. Google Maps predated Apple Maps on iPhone, and Google is always slow to adopt new Apple APIs in its apps.Some of that has shifted in Apple's favor since the Gemini partnership was announced. First, a native YouTube app was finally released on Apple Vision Pro, and now Gemini is getting a native app on Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:49 pmRumor: iPhone Fold may launch months after iPhone 18 Pro
Apple is widely expected to unveil its first iPhone with a foldable display this year. However, the rumored iPhone Fold could actually launch months after the iPhone 18 Pro. more…07:44 pmBloomberg: Google begins testing dedicated Gemini app for Mac
Mac users who prefer Gemini for their AI interactions might not have to wait much longer for a dedicated app. Bloomberg reports today that Google has quietly started beta testing an early version of a dedicated Gemini app for macOS with select users. more…07:38 pmApple saw 23% jump in iPhone sales in China in early 2026
While China’s overall smartphone market saw a 4% decline in sales over the nine weeks from January to early March, Apple registered a 23% spike, according to a new Counterpoint Research report. Here are the details. more…07:18 pmiPhone isn't safe on old iOS anymore, update to at least iOS 15 now
All iPhone users running iOS 13 or iOS 14 need to update now. Apple has confirmed routine browsing can trigger attacks on outdated iOS versions.Apple advises iPhone users about iOS 15 updateApple revealed on March 19 that malicious web content can exploit older iOS versions and expose personal data through compromised sites or unsafe links. Apple released security updates on March 11 for both newer and older devices, including iOS 15.8.7 and iOS 16.7.15.Users on iOS 13 or iOS 14 should upgrade to iOS 15 to receive those protections. Updating iOS closes those gaps and protects against these web-based attacks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:03 pmApple CEO Tim Cook rejects political labels, embraces President Trump’s ‘Made in America’ manufacturing push | Mac Daily NewsApple CEO Tim Cook rejects political labels, embraces President Trump’s ‘Made in America’ manufacturing push
Apple CEO Tim Cook is carefully avoiding political labels while strongly aligning his company with President Trump's “America First” agenda… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:47 pmiOS 26’s new Apple Maps feature has quickly become a favorite
Apple Maps in iOS 26 benefits from several new features, but the personal standout for me—Visited Places—has become a favorite for an unexpected reason. more…06:18 pmApple finally fixes frustrating iPhone typing problem
Struggling with typing problems on your iPhone? It's not just you — and Apple has a fix that'll be here soon. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:05 pmApple says customers should ‘update iOS to protect your iPhone from web attacks’
Apple has published a new support document that encourages customers to update to the latest iOS versions in order to “protect your iPhone from web attacks.” more…06:00 pmPerplexity's new AI health feature includes Apple Health integration nobody should use | AppleInsiderPerplexity's new AI health feature includes Apple Health integration nobody should use
AI firm Perplexity has launched its new health feature with Apple Health integration included. Save yourself trouble and aggravation later, and skip it.Apple Health can now be connected to Perplexity Health, but don't do it.The Perplexity Health feature was announced via a blog post that detailed what users can expect. That includes the many ways users are able to feed data into its AI model, including using their Apple Health data.Alongside Apple Health, Perplexity's "suite of connectors" can ingest data from big-name players in the health tech space, including Fitbit, Ultrahuman, and Withings. Oura, Function, and others are also present. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:58 pmAirPods Pro now have 10+ hidden controls in iOS 26, here’s the full list
AirPods have long supported touch controls via the earbuds’ stems, but the list of supported actions and gestures has grown substantially over time—including in iOS 26. Here are all of the 10+ hidden controls now offered by AirPods Pro. more…05:33 pmiPhone 17e teardown shows how to add MagSafe to iPhone 16e
Just like every new Apple device, the iFixit team has performed a full teardown on the iPhone 17e. The standout discovery? You can… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:20 pmApple Vision Pro gains smoother gameplay with Nvidia’s top GeForce Now streaming plan
Nvidia’s most expensive game streaming plan now supports 90 frames per second gameplay on Apple Vision Pro. GeForce Now also streams at higher resolution for Vision Pro compared to other headsets. more…04:51 pmApple Health integrates with newly announced ‘Perplexity Health’ AI feature
Following yesterday’s Comet iOS browser release, Perplexity is back with another AI announcement: Perplexity Health. The new “suite of connectors” includes integration with Apple Health, Perplexity says. more…04:50 pmDespite hardware limits, Parallels supports running Windows on MacBook Neo
"8GB unified memory is the minimum practical configuration."04:46 pmAppleScript: ‘Save MarsEdit Document to Text File’
When something in your workflow is bugging you, you should figure out a way to address it. Why I didn’t write (and share) this script years ago is a mystery for the ages.04:42 pmDarkSword malware targets iPhones that haven’t been updated yet
Macworld The Google Threat Intelligence Group has posted a report about malware that uses six different security vulnerabilities to attack an iPhone. According to the report, a toolkit called DarkSword has been used to create three malware families called Ghostblade, Ghostknife, and Ghostsaber, and iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.7 are vulnerable. All of the security holes used by the DarkSword malware have been fixed as of iOS 26.3 (the current version is iOS 26.3.1); most of them were fixed before 26.3. The latest version of iOS is 18.7.6, released on March 4. GTIG notes that the threat actors using DarkSword targeted users in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Ukraine. DarkSword creates malware that uses JavaScript, and the attacker doesn’t need access to your device. Rather, a threat agent embeds the code within a website. When the user visits the website, the JavaScript executes and installs malware on the iPhone that can gather the user’s personal data, record audio, or check GS data for the current location. The information is then uploaded to a remote server. The exploits used by DarkSword were recorded in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database as the following: CVE-2025-14174: Fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and 26.2 CVE-2025-31277: Fixed in iOS 18.6 CVE-2025-43510: Fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and 26.1 CVE-2025-43520: Fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and 26.1 CVE-2025-43529: Fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and 26.2 CVE-2026-20700: Fixed in iOS 26.3 iPhone viruses and malware are rare, but no device is completely invulnerable. Apple urges users to update to the most recent version of iOS that a device can support to ensure that the latest security patches are installed. Learn more about iPhone malware and viruses. We also have tips on how to protect your phone from hackers.04:30 pmThis Hermes wireless charger costs four times more than the iPhone you'll charge on it | AppleInsiderThis Hermes wireless charger costs four times more than the iPhone you'll charge on it
Luxury accessory maker Hermes has announced a new iPhone and Apple Watch charger with its own case for an eye-watering price of $5,150.Hermes' new charging station can wirelessly power two things at onceIf that figure sounds like a lot to pay for a charger, consider this. You could buy eight $599 MacBook Neo laptops (check prices) and still have money left over for a new Apple Watch instead.Alternatively, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most costly thing you'll charge with this thing. You could buy four $1,199 256GB iPhone 17 Pro Maxes and still have money left over for a new case. And AppleCare+. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:16 pmMeta reconsiders shutting down its unpopular metaverse game world
Meta has pulled the plug on its plan to, well, pull the plug on a big but unpopular part of its metaverse. more…04:06 pmApple 50th birthday parties rock around the world [Photos]
From the "wish you were there" file: Exciting photos of Apple 50th anniversary celebrations in China, New York City and South Korea. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)