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- 03:20 pmiPadOS 26.5 will add three new features for iPad, here’s what’s coming
iPadOS 26.5 is launching very soon, and with it three new features for your iPad. Here’s what’s new. more…03:15 pmJohn Travolta's directorial debut on Apple TV romanticizes the golden age of flying
Apple has released the first trailer for John Travolta's Apple Original Film "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," a Cannes-premiering aviation drama built around the romance and spectacle of mid-century air travel.Apple Original Film "Propeller One-Way Night Coach"Travolta makes his directorial debut with the movie, which he also wrote, narrated, and produced. Due to premiere on Apple TV on May 29, it's described as a coming-of-age aviation story centered on a young airplane enthusiast named Jeff and his mother during a one-way trip to Hollywood.While this is Travolta's first-ever directing role, it is not the first time he has been behind the camera. He previously and famously produced the 2000 science fiction film "Battlefield Earth," based on the novel by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:08 pm'Schmigadoon!' earns Apple's first-ever Tony nominations despite being cancelled on TV | AppleInsider'Schmigadoon!' earns Apple's first-ever Tony nominations despite being cancelled on TV
"Schmigadoon!" has had a successful post-Apple TV career on Broadway, picking up 12 nominations at the 2026 Tony Awards.Apple TV's 'Schmigadoon!' earns 12 Tony Award nominationsApple may have pulled the plug on "Schmigadoon!" in early 2024, but it's still reaping the rewards of this popular show. While it was canceled on Apple TV after two seasons, and with a third one already written, the show got a stage adaptation in 2025 and eventually debuted on Broadway in 2026.The Broadway production is co-produced by Apple TV and is inspired by the series that bears its name. And, apparently, it's done quite well, as it's landed a record 12 nominations at the 2026 Tony Awards. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:01 pmApple settlement will pay out $250 million over delayed Siri AI — how to claim yours
The Apple settlement over delayed Siri AI totals a whopping $250 million. Here's how to claim your little piece of that pie. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:00 pmCarPlay in iOS 26 promises video playback feature, here’s the latest
Apple made a major U-turn with CarPlay after a decade of not allowing video playback. Starting with iOS 26, Apple technically allows apps to display video through the CarPlay screen while parked. Here’s the latest on where things stand for the feature. more…02:54 pmYou can buy Apple’s official USB-C cables in iMac colors–and they’re cheap
Macworld Apple USB-C MacBook Charging Cable View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); When you buy a new iMac, not only do you get a new Apple USB-C cable to charge your Magic Mouse and Keyboard, but you also get it in a color to match. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t sell those cables separately, but if you’ve ever wanted one, today’s your lucky day: Amazon’s Woot is selling them for as little as $9.33 a piece in a variety of colors, one of the only chances you’ll get to buy one. Woot offers the cables in blue, purple, pink, and green. You can get a single cable for $14.99, two for $24,99, or three for $32.99. This means that if you choose the larger bundle, you’ll pay $11 a piece. So how can you get them for $9.33? Well, if you use the APPLEFIVE code at checkout before 5/8/26 at 11:58 PM, you’ll get $5 off your order. These cables come in bulk packaging, so don’t expect to see Apple-white boxes. Apple’s famous USB-C woven charging cables look gorgeous, and they go perfectly with your MacBook. Sadly, they’re not readily available in Apple’s shop or elsewhere. So when we found some on sale at Woot, we naturally had to let everyone know. These are relatively short 3.3-foot cables, but they’re plenty long enough for charging. They’re covered in woven outer jackets for better protection, too, so they’ll survive living at the bottom of your laptop bag just fine. They’ve also woven and built to last, so you can toss them around without worry. So liven up your desk or your travel bag with these colorful official Apple cables before they’re gone forever.02:41 pmEnergizer's Ultimate Child Shield batteries minimizes burns if your child swallows an AirTag battery | AppleInsiderEnergizer's Ultimate Child Shield batteries minimizes burns if your child swallows an AirTag battery
Energizer has come up with a coin battery for AirTag that aims to be as safe as possible, preventing burns if a child swallows it.Energizer Ultimate Child Shield coin batteries include the version used to power Apple AirTagApple has previously dealt with a lot of criticism over the extremely useful AirTag, due to its power source. As a very compact device, it uses a lithium coin cell battery, which has been deemed a choking hazard by regulators.This has already led to Apple updating its warnings for the AirTag to comply with violation rulings. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:38 pmApple cuts more Mac options as memory shortages bite
Macworld The ongoing memory shortage means even companies as large and powerful as Apple need to adapt. High allocations of RAM are becoming more and more difficult to offer, and it’s been noticed that several more configurations of the Mac Studio and Mac mini have dropped off the store. As spotted this week by MacRumors, it’s no longer possible to buy the M3 Ultra Mac Studio from the U.S. Apple webstore with 256GB of RAM; you now have to settle for 96GB. Similarly, the M4 Pro Mac mini has lost its top 64GB option, while the M4 Mac mini can be bought with 16GB or 24GB of RAM, but not 32GB. In each case, the higher-RAM option has been removed completely rather than showing as unavailable or out of stock. Macworld has confirmed that these changes apply to Apple’s U.K. webstore as well. You can buy the M3 Ultra Mac Studio in any RAM configuration you like, as long as it’s 96GB.Apple Apple has been struggling to fulfil high-RAM orders before now. In March, most configurations were delayed by several weeks, and the company stopped accepting orders for some configurations. But at the time these showed up as “currently unavailable.” The situation now seems more permanent. The memory shortage, caused by ballooning demand for AI server hardware, has made these tough times for manufacturers of consumer electronic devices. But Apple and its customers have suffered less than most. While Windows-based PC makers were forced to raise prices as they struggled to meet demand, Apple leveraged its greatest asset to stem the tide. Thanks to its market dominance and preferential contracts with suppliers, it’s taken longer for Apple to be affected by the crisis than most rivals. And when things improve, the company will be among the first to benefit, as will its customers. But until then, you can expect these sorts of maneuvers to continue.02:30 pmApple settles shareholder lawsuit over Siri AI vaporware for $250 million
Apple has reached a $250 million settlement to resolve a shareholder lawsuit stemming from the delayed rollout of key artificial intelligence… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:13 pmToday in Apple history: First colorful iMac destroys the ‘beige box’ status quo
On May 6, 1998, Steve Jobs unveiled the brightly colored, translucent Bondi Blue iMac G3. The original iMac launch helped save Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:59 pmApple TV reveals John Travolta’s directorial debut in new trailer
Propeller One-Way Night Coach is Apple TV’s next movie, premiering later this month from first-time director John Travolta. Here’s the new trailer. more…01:55 pmBose guns for HomePod 2 and Sonos with revived ‘Lifestyle’ speaker collection
The new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, soundbar and woofer revive a legendary lineup with modern features like AirPlay 2 and spatial audio. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:40 pmCheck your blood pressure, and sync data to your iPhone, with this $25 device
This $24.99 blood pressure monitor syncs to your phone, tracks trends, and gives you real health data at home. Save on iHealth Track. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:39 pmSmartphone market led by Apple's iPhone in post-holiday sales
The iPhone outpaced its rivals in the first quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint deeming it the first time that Apple has led the smartphone market in the post-holiday quarter.iPhone led the global smartphone market in Q1 2026Apple's success in the smartphone market for the first quarter spanned multiple areas, including improvements in growth and shipments of the iPhone outpacing its rivals.Apple's stellar Q2 2026 financial results included a revenue bump from the iPhone, among other factors. In a report from analysts at Counterpoint looking at the quarter in general, Apple saw success in a number of different ways. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:35 pmSave 30% on Anker’s do-it-all 70W Nano charger for Mac and iPhone
Macworld Anker Nano 70W Charger View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); I’m tired of having a ton of chargers everywhere — one for my laptop, one that handles my tablet and smartphones, another for my AirPods and Apple Watch, and so on. What we all need is one charger to rule them all. Like this Anker Nano model that’s 30 percent off right now, making it possible to get it for $35 at Amazon. First of all, this is a GaN charger, which means it’s more compact and generally better at charging your devices in a timely manner than a regular model. With up to 70W of power, this versatile charger can take your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air from 0 to 50 percent in just 35 minutes, and charge a MacBook Neo, iPad, or iPhone. There’s even a speedy USB-C cable included with your purchase, so you don’t have to worry about anything else. There are three ports on this Anker Nano model, which means that it can handle multiple devices at once, efficiently fixing a problem many people have. There are two USB-C ports and one USB-A, and when all of them are in use, the top-most C-port will retain 45W charging speed, so you can reliably use it with your most demanding gadget. One thing that sets this Anker Nano charger apart from other models is the premium feel and build. With a gorgeous metal frame and a shell-textured finish, the Anker Nano charger looks good. While that’s obviously not something we’d put at the top of the list of the most important things to look for in a charger, it definitely doesn’t hurt either, since it blends in nicely with the overall Apple style.01:35 pmBOE just can't make good enough iPhone screens in volume
China's BOE has taken another hit with Apple reportedly choosing not to use it for the OLED displays on the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro.Render of a possible iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: AppleInsiderFor years now, BOE has been making large-scale investment in display manufacturing in order to gain iPhone orders from Apple. It even managed to supply some screens for the iPhone 17 Pro, but according to The Elec, Apple is going with Samsung Display and LG Display for at least most of its next OLED models.Citing unspecified sources within the supply chain, the report claims that Apple will make its final choice of suppliers before the end of May 2026. BOE is said to lag behind both of its main rivals in terms of production quality and manufacturing yield. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:33 pmiPhone 18 Pro getting new display upgrade with two benefits, per report
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes as their predecessors, but a new report says those displays are coming with a key technology upgrade. more…01:00 pmHow I stopped Final Cut Pro from filling up my Mac’s storage
If you use Final Cut Pro, you know how much storage its video libraries can eat up. Here's how to free up storage space in Final Cut Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmApple lands first-ever honors from the Tony Awards with a record 12 nominations
Apple this week received its first-ever Tony Awards nominations, leading with a record 12 noms, including Best Musical for “Schmigadoon!”… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmAdobe Acrobat now lets users turn PDFs into shareable AI-powered workspaces
Adobe is rolling out new sharing capabilities for PDF Spaces in Acrobat today, letting users turn static materials into interactive, AI-powered summaries, audio overviews, branded presentations, and even a custom chatbot for recipients. Here are the details. more…