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- 07:12 pmFormula 1 Apple TV switch didn't get the fan backlash executives feared
Apple and Formula 1 executives say streaming races on Apple TV has boosted U.S. viewership and engagement, easing fears that the switch from ESPN would drive fans away.Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: AppleLiberty Media CEO Derek Chang said that Formula 1 hasn't faced the "outlash" executives feared after shifting U.S. broadcast rights to Apple TV in 2026. Chang reported stronger engagement, higher viewership, and positive consumer reaction during early race weekends despite the transition from traditional cable distribution."The initial results have been promising," Chang said during a Wall Street analyst call. He credited Apple's "tech-forward platform" and new viewing tools, including multiview layouts, data feeds, and onboard camera features, for helping create a more immersive Formula 1 experience.The comments arrive just months after Apple replaced ESPN as Formula 1's exclusive U.S. broadcaster under a five-year agreement reportedly worth between $140 million and $160 million annually. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:00 pmApple doubles MacBook Neo production, orders fresh batch of A18 Pro chips
Apple has been facing a welcome dilemma: surging demand for the MacBook Neo has far exceeded expectations. Hence, the company… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:53 pmAirPods Pro with cameras probably aren't arriving in 2026, but they are close
While a release date still isn't clear, Apple's AI-enhanced AirPods Pro with cameras may be closer to release than recently rumored, but later than original rumors about the product expected.New AirPods Pro with cameras are expected to look like AirPods Pro 3, shown hereThe report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Thursday afternoon claims that there are prototypes with a near-final design working and being tested. They are said to be in the design validation (DVT) testing stage.DVT is the second to last step before production, with the phase of testing generally lasting three to six months. The next stage is production validation test (PVT) units, where the devices are manufactured in larger quantities to test assembly procedures. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:43 pmApple hits milestone in development of AirPods with cameras: report
Apple just reached a major milestone in its development of AirPods with cameras, a new report says. Bloomberg reports today that Apple’s work on AirPods with built-in cameras has “entered a phase where prototypes feature a near-final design and capabilities.” more…06:31 pmPerplexity AI app introduces ‘all-new native Mac experience’ for Personal Computer
Perplexity has released a brand new version of its macOS app that is replacing the company’s previous Mac software. more…06:16 pmB&H's $1,949 M5 Pro MacBook Pro deal is back, save $250
Back by popular demand, B&H has reissued its best M5 Pro MacBook Pro deal on the 1TB 14-inch model with a bonus in-cart coupon.Save $250 on Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro 14-inch - Image credit: AppleThe lowest price on Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro can be found at B&H Photo today, with the standard 1TB M5 Pro model dropping to $1,949 via a $215 instant discount and $35 in-cart coupon.Save $250 on 14" MacBook Pro M5 Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:01 pmThese iPhone short films make an incredibly strong case for indie filmmaking
Apple is using four new short films from emerging Indian directors to make a stronger case that the iPhone has become a legitimate tool for independent film making.Shreela Agarwal uses internal stabilization on iPhone 17 Pro Max while climbing rocks alongside her actors for her film 11.11.The company highlighted four emerging Indian filmmakers who used iPhone 17 Pro Max to shoot short films through the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image's "MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone" program. Apple framed the project as another step toward turning the iPhone into a legitimate filmmaking platform for independent creators instead of just a consumer camera.Apple Stories profiles filmmakers Shreela Agarwal, Ritesh Sharma, Robin Joy, and Dhritisree Sarkar, who used iPhone 17 Pro Max, MacBook Pro with M5, and iPad Pro with M5 to create short films about regional stories in India. Apple's productions used features like ProRes RAW, Cinematic mode, Action mode, Audio Mix, and 8x optical zoom. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:58 pmOpenAI has new voice models that reason, translate, and transcribe as you speak
OpenAI has just released three new realtime voice models that it says will “unlock a new class of voice apps for developers.” Each new voice intelligence model has a unique speciality for different purposes. more…05:30 pmApple’s R&D investments surpass 10% of sales as AI race creates ‘sense of urgency’
Apple’s R&D spending reached 10.3% of revenue in the March quarter as the company accelerates its investments in artificial intelligence. The post Apple’s R&D investments surpass 10% of sales as AI race creates ‘sense of urgency’ appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:24 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:How filmmakers are redefining the art form with MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone04:59 pmNew Apple TV 4K adding AI might look like this Netflix feature
A new Apple TV 4K is rumored to launch this fall with AI support, and the latest Netflix feature offers a helpful example of how AI might benefit the Apple TV. more…04:53 pmPhilips Hue smart lights will soon be able to react to live sports events in real-time
Signify, the company behind Philips Hue and WiZ smart lights, is launching a new Sports Live feature that connects lighting effects to real-time live sports data. The new feature will arrive in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff in June. more…04:30 pmHands-on: Lexar ES5 brings MagSafe convenience and ProRes SSD speeds to your iPhone
When Apple first introduced MagSafe in the iPhone 12 lineup, I knew it was going to be a hit. It immediately allowed for a modular accessory ecosystem to flourish for the iPhone. But then they gave us USB-C, and that opened the floodgates. Between MagSafe and USB-C, the type of accessories you could mount to your iPhone was basically limitless. One of the coolest examples of that is the Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD. Spending some time using the ES5 alongside the Blackmagic Camera app, I can confidently say this is one of the more practical MagSafe storage accessories I have tested recently. Here is what you should know. more…04:00 pmApple Original Films debuts trailer for John Travolta’s ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ | Mac Daily NewsApple Original Films debuts trailer for John Travolta’s ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’
Apple Original Films on Wednesday unveiled the trailerfor “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” written, directed, and narrated by John Travolta… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:58 pmHow to reset the NVRAM, PRAM, and SMC on any Mac
Macworld When your Mac starts acting up, you’ll probably run through some common troubleshooting procedures, such as restarting it, running Disk Utility, and perhaps performing a Safe Boot. Your repair repertoire should also include a couple of additional procedures that can occasionally eliminate otherwise inscrutable problems: zapping the NVRAM and resetting the SMC. The procedures here apply to Intel-based Macs. M-Series Macs don’t have a procedure for zapping the NVRAM, and they don’t have an SMC. For M-series Macs, try shutting down the computer, waiting for several seconds, and then booting it. What is PRAM? Back in the day, the standard list of quick fixes for random Mac ailments always included clearing the PRAM. The “P” in PRAM stands for “parameter” (“RAM” is random access memory), and it refers to a small amount of special, battery-backed memory in every Mac that stores information the computer needs before it loads the operating system. If the values in this memory got out of whack for one reason or another, your Mac might not start up correctly or might exhibit any of numerous odd behaviors afterward. You could press a key sequence at startup to reset (or “zap”) the PRAM, returning it to default, factory values. What is NVRAM? Modern Macs no longer use PRAM; they instead use something called NVRAM (“NV” for non-volatile). NVRAM serves approximately the same purpose as PRAM, but instead of storing a dozen or more pieces of information, it now contains just a few: your selected startup disk, speaker volume, screen resolution, time zone, and—if your Mac has crashed recently—details of the last kernel panic. NVRAM corruption is fairly uncommon, but if your Mac seems to take forever to figure out the correct boot disc, starts up with the wrong screen resolution, or suffers from weird audio problems (like there’s no sound whatsoever or the menu bar’s volume control is grayed out), a reset of the NVRAM might help—it’s quick and harmless. When should you reset NVRAM? If you notice that your Mac settings continuously get thrown out of whack, it might be time to reset the NVRAM. For example, if you notice that your screen resolution or sound volume never stays at the setting you want, or the date and time are always wrong. If you notice annoying problems that don’t get fixed by adjusting your settings, or your settings never seem to take, try resetting the NVRAM. Is it safe to reset the NVRAM? When you reset the NVRAM, your Mac will revert to factory default settings. It’s safe in the sense that it does not harm the Mac, but you might think of it as “unsafe” in that any customization you’ve done to the system settings may be lost. You may have to go back and reinstate some of those settings. How reset NRAM M-series Macs On M-series Macs, the NVRAM is tested during the startup process, and if the system detects a need to reset, it will. There isn’t a key combination that you hold down while starting up the Mac. If you would like the system to inspect the NVRAM on an M-series Mac, shut it down completely, wait a few seconds, and then power up the Mac. Intel Macs To reset your NVRAM, you use exactly the same procedure you once used to reset PRAM. Shut down your Mac. Press the power button, and as soon as you power up the laptop, hold down Command-Option-P-R. Keep holding down those keys for about 20 seconds. Then let go and allow your Mac to continue starting normally. If you have an older Mac that chimes at boot, hold down the keys until you hear a second startup chime. Then check the Startup Disk, Display, and Date & Time panes of System Preferences to make sure they’re set the way you want them. If you hold down Command-Option-P-R at startup and you see nothing but a gray screen that doesn’t change for several minutes—no Apple logo, no progress bar, no second startup chime—don’t panic. The most likely cause is that your Mac isn’t registering the key presses due to wonkiness with a USB device. Disconnect all USB devices (except your keyboard, if it’s a wired keyboard), hold the power button down until the Mac shuts off completely, and then press it again and immediately hold down Command-Option-P-R. If that doesn’t work and you’re using an external Bluetooth keyboard, try plugging in a USB keyboard instead. If you’re able to reset the NVRAM successfully with the wired keyboard, you can disconnect it and go back to your normal Bluetooth keyboard. Terminal More advanced users can try using the Terminal to reset to NVRAM, though if you’ve reached this option the problem is likely bigger than resetting NVRAM. And as with all Terminal commands, the usual caveats apply: You’re messing with macOS’s bash shell and could do irrevocable damage with the wrong keystroke. But if you’d like to try, you can type the following command into a new Terminal window: nvram -c After running the command, restart your Mac so the changes can take effect. What is SMC? Yet another component of an Intel Mac’s hardware that stores crucial settings is the System Management Controller (SMC). This circuit deals with power management, temperature monitoring and fan control, status lights, keyboard backlights, and a few other components. What should you rest the SMC? If your SMC becomes confused, you could experience problems like excessive fan noise, slow performance even though Activity Monitor doesn’t show the CPU being overtaxed, apps that take forever to launch, batteries that don’t charge correctly, problems with sleep or wake, and so on. (You can see a longer list on this Apple support page.) As with zapping the NVRAM, resetting the SMC to factory defaults may resolve these problems. Is it safe to reset the SMC? It is safe to reset the SMC. You should check your Battery system preferences afterward to see if your customizations have been maintained. How to reset the SMC M-series Macs M-series Macs don’t have a System Management Controller (SMC). The functions the SMC handled are now handled by the M chip itself. Postings on Apple’s forums suggest shutting down an M-series Mac completely and leaving it off for 30 seconds to perform something like an SMC reset. After 30 seconds, power on the Mac. If your problems persist, you can try reinstalling the M-series Mac’s firmware. It’s a procedure that’s a little more complicated than what you might be used to. You need another Mac with the Apple Configurator 2 app installed, a USB-C cable that supports both power and data (used to connect the two Macs), and an internet connection. Apple has the full details on how to revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon with Apple Configurator 2. Intel Macs Apple says you shouldn’t reset the SMC without first trying other troubleshooting tasks, such as force-quitting problematic apps and restarting your Mac. However, Apple doesn’t mention any negative consequences of resetting the SMC, nor any way to determine for sure if the SMC is glitchy without resetting it and noticing that the problem went away. We’ve reset my Macs’ SMCs many times with no apparent ill effects, and on one occasion that did turn out to be the solution to a problem. Before you can reset your SMC, you must shut down your Mac. After that, the procedure varies depending on the type of Mac you have. Desktop Macs: Disconnect the power cord (either from the Mac or from the AC outlet). Wait 15 seconds and plug it back in. Then wait another 5 seconds and turn the Mac back on. Laptops with the T2 chip: Shut down. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release it. After a few seconds, press the power button to turn on your Mac. If this doesn’t reset the SMC, shut down. On the laptop keyboard, press and hold Control-Option-Shift (your Mac might turn on). Hold these keys for 7 seconds, then press and hold the power button. If your Mac is on, it will turn off while you hold down the keys for another 7 seconds. Then release the keys, wait a few seconds and turn on the laptop. Laptops (no T2 chip) with non-removable batteries: Shut down and unplug your Mac. On the built-in keyboard, press and hold the Shift, Option, and Control keys on the left side and press the power button and hold all of these down for 10 seconds, then release the keys. Connect the power adapter and then turn the Mac on normally. Laptops (no T2 chip) with removable batteries: Shut down your Mac. Disconnect the power cord and remove the battery. Press the power button, hold it for 5 seconds, and then let go. Put the battery back in, reconnect the power cord, and turn the Mac on normally. Although neither of these procedures is a guaranteed cure, both of them can solve a number of odd problems, and are worth a few minutes of your time before hauling your Mac in to see the local Apple Genius. Terminal There is no Terminal command for resetting the SMC.03:41 pmiOS 26.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week
We’re just weeks away from iOS 27’s unveiling, but Apple has another iPhone update arriving first. iOS 26.5 is coming next week, here are five new features it will bring. more…03:41 pmiOS 26.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week
We’re just weeks away from iOS 27’s unveiling, but Apple has another iPhone update arriving first. iOS 26.5 is coming next week, here are five new features it will bring. more…03:37 pmAnthropic updates Claude Managed Agents with three new features
Anthropic launched Claude Managed Agents last month, greatly simplifying the work required to build and deploy cloud-hosted AI agents. This week, Claude Managed Agents are becoming more capable with three new features. more…03:37 pmAnthropic updates Claude Managed Agents with three new features
Anthropic launched Claude Managed Agents last month, greatly simplifying the work required to build and deploy cloud-hosted AI agents. This week, Claude Managed Agents are becoming more capable with three new features. more…03:34 pmDeals: AirPods, Apple MagSafe Battery 40% off, 512GB M5 MacBook Air $220 off, entry M5 Pro $250 off, Studio Display, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods, Apple MagSafe Battery 40% off, 512GB M5 MacBook Air $220 off, entry M5 Pro $250 off, Studio Display, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll, and alongside this week’s AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 discounts still rolling with delivery before Mother’s Day, we are also tracking another chance to land the best deal ever on the official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery at nearly 40% off the list price (could jump back up in price at any time). From there we move on to a particularly notable deal on this 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $220 off (this is the more affordable 512GB model this time) as well as Apple’s most accessible M5 Pro MacBook Pro sitting at all-time low pricing today with $250 off the list. These deals join loads of official Apple accessories on sale this week from $6 – AirTag, cables, Magic Mouse, and more – as well as the most affordable 2026 Apple Studio Display back at Amazon low pricing (now $100 off). Everything else awaits below. more…