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- Tuesday May 05
- 10:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: This is why you can’t delay macOS updates
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle 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. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Ray Canzanese from Netskope joins the show to talk about the latest news around the macOS ClickFix campaign. more…08:00 amTurn your wired CarPlay wireless for just $35
Macworld TL;DR: A $34.99 adapter turns your wired CarPlay/Android Auto into a wireless setup—no cables, no hassle. If your car already has factory-wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you’re halfway there. The only thing holding you back? That charging cable you plug in every single time you get in the car. This Mini Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter upgrades your existing system into a fully wireless setup for just $34.99 (MSRP $59.99). No stereo swap. No complicated install. Just plug it in once, pair via Bluetooth, and you’re done. After that, it reconnects automatically within three seconds every time you start the car. Thanks to dual-band 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz chips, you get fast, stable performance that feels OEM-level. Navigation, music streaming, calls, messaging, Siri, Google Assistant—it all works exactly as it should. Even better, it supports your factory touchscreen, steering wheel buttons, and voice commands. It’s over 50% smaller than standard adapters, designed to sit flush and stay out of sight. Compatible with 1,000+ vehicle models, iPhone 6+ and Android 11+, it’s built to handle heat, surges, and real-world driving conditions. This may be the easiest way to modernize your ride without touching your dashboard. Pick up the Mini Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter for $34.99 (MSRP $59.99). Mini Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto AdapterSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.06:08 amApple looks beyond TSMC to make iPhone and Mac chips
With TSMC’s capacity constraints, Apple is exploring the possibility of tapping into Samsung and Intel foundries for fabricating iPhone and Mac chips. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:05 amSamsung & Intel considered as alternatives to TSMC for Apple Silicon production
There is no doubt that Apple needs to diversify its processor supply chain, but Samsung and Intel are weak alternatives next to TSMC. Apple may try anyway.Apple processors are made by TSMC, but that could changeRumors have come and gone about Apple buying Intel for its US foundries, but something about that idea stuck. More recent rumors suggested Apple could start relying on Intel for Apple Silicon production as soon as 2027 or 2028.According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple has been considering Intel and Samsung to build "main device chips" for some time. While the recent chip and memory shortage has added some pressure, Apple had allegedly been making these considerations well before the current situation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:45 amReport: Apple considers Intel and Samsung to diversify chip manufacturing away from TSMC | 9 to 5 MacReport: Apple considers Intel and Samsung to diversify chip manufacturing away from TSMC
Bloomberg reports that Apple has been exploring early-stage talks with Intel and evaluating facilities from Samsung Electronics as it looks to diversify production of its core device chips beyond TSMC. Here are the details. more…12:10 amBoox Go 10.3 Gen II review: this refresh is both better and somehow worse than the last one | AppleInsiderBoox Go 10.3 Gen II review: this refresh is both better and somehow worse than the last one
Boox has refreshed another model in its lineup, the Boox Go 10.3, adding one new optional feature while, somewhat disappointingly, removing something users really liked.Boox Go 10.3 Gen IIBoox is back at it again with the lineup refresh. This time, we're taking a look at the second-gen iteration of the Boox Go 10.3, Boox's iPad Air-sized e-ink tablet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsMonday May 0411:21 pmApple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute
Apple has filed an application with the Supreme Court asking it to stay the Ninth Circuit’s mandate, which would send the case back to the District Court to determine what it can charge for purchases made outside the App Store. Here are the details. more…11:15 pmVideo offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit
Unbox Therapy has published a 10-minute close-up look at a dummy unit that aligns with what the iPhone Ultra is increasingly expected to look like. Watch it below. more…10:47 pmY Combinator’s Stake in OpenAI
The fact that Paul Graham personally has billions of dollars at stake with OpenAI doesn’t mean that his public opinion on Sam Altman’s trustworthiness and leadership is invalid. But it certainly seems like the sort of thing that ought to be disclosed when quoting Graham as an Altman character reference.10:27 pmWorld's best-selling smartphone for Q1 2026 is iPhone 17, as expected
During Q1 2026, the base iPhone 17 became the world's top-selling smartphone, outdoing not only the competition but also the premium iPhone models.The standard iPhone 17 was the world's top-selling smartphone during Q1 2026.Across the world, and especially in key markets like China and the United States, the iPhone 17 range has proven to be quite popular with consumers. Apple made that clear when it revealed its record-breaking March quarter results.Apple experienced a 20% increase in iPhone sales in China during Q1 2026, while iPhone revenue grew to $85.3 billion, up from $69.1 a year prior. The driving force during the quarter, according to Counterpoint Research, was the base model iPhone 17, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro following. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:55 pmEpic vs Apple fight could be put on hold again if Supreme Court sides with Apple
Apple doesn't want to fight a battle on two fronts in the ongoing Epic Games case, so it has turned to the Supreme Court for a pause on proceedings in the Circuit Courts.Apple's control of the App Store continues to be challenged in courtThe Apple vs Epic case could go down as one of the more convoluted cases Apple has ever faced. The back and forth that has taken place since Epic first filed a lawsuit in 2020 will take you at least two hours to read through.In a new filing viewed by AppleInsider, Apple has requested a stay on the mandate that would require it to reconvene with Epic in court and decide upon a new App Store commission for external purchases. It was previously granted a stay by the Circuit Court, but that stay was overturned after a complaint from Epic. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:09 pmApple’s iOS 26.5 brings end-to-end encryption to RCS messages in major step for cross-platform privacy | Mac Daily NewsApple’s iOS 26.5 brings end-to-end encryption to RCS messages in major step for cross-platform privacy
Apple continues to refine iPhone messaging experience with the upcoming iOS 26.5 update, introducing a long-awaited security feature for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:07 pmDesigner Transforms Mac mini Into Lego-Inspired Workstation
Remember Lego’s old computer bricks? Designer Paul Staal has supersized the concept into the M2x2, a working Mac mini enclosure that combines retro Lego charm with a 7-inch display.Read original article08:59 pmEU DMA after-action review didn't go the way that Apple wanted
Apple's vice president of products & regulatory law Kyle Andeer lashed out at the European Union's Digital Markets Act, repeating the refrains that unfair targeting and requirement that it must share tech with rivals will put users worldwide at risk.Apple slams EU DMA over privacy and innovation risksTwo years after the Digital Market Act went into effect, Apple is still vehemently opposed to the European Union telling it what to do.It's hardly a new stance. Apple has been beating the same drum since the Digital Markets Act (DMA) was first proposed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:34 pmTiming 2026.3
Updates the time and productivity tracking app's project drop zone functionality. ($108/$132/$192 new, free update, 33.8 MB, macOS 11+)08:33 pmReport: iPhone 17 ranked as world’s top-selling smartphone in Q1 2026
A new Counterpoint Research report shows that the iPhone 17 overtook the iPhone 17 Pro Max and became the world’s best-selling smartphone during the first three months of 2026. Here are the details. more…08:32 pmMellel 6.6.7
Maintenance update with bug fixes and improvements for the word processor. ($69.99 new, free update, 105.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)08:30 pmScreenFloat 2.3.7
Brings new, streamlined methods of copying shots to the screen capture tool. ($17.99 new, free update, 34.2 MB, macOS 12.3+)08:28 pmBusyCal 2026.2.3 and BusyContacts 2026.2.2
Allows you to create time-blocking events across calendars. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 11.5+)08:26 pmHands-on: This charging station has quietly become a desk essential [Video]
One of the best ways to judge how good a product is, is simply how long it sticks around. There are tons of products that hit my desk that, for one reason or another, do not make it past one month of use. It could be poorly built, too cheap, not a good fit for my aesthetic, or for any other reason. But if a product earns a permanent spot on my desk or nightstand and I stop thinking about replacing it, that’s usually a really good sign. So when I noticed I had been using my Nomos charging station for about a year, I knew I had to give you my review. Here is what it is and how well it’s held up. more…