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- Wednesday April 08
- 07:18 amTeardown Video Provided by iFixit for AirPods Max 2
iFixit, a repair site, has uploaded a teardown video of the next-generation AirPods Max 2. A few changes were seen on the new device, as the site says that the AirPods Max 2 are about the same as the previous model. We get a view of the internal parts of the AirPods Max 2, showing […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:16 amAirPods Max 2 is $20 off
The next generation AirPods Max 2 feature the H2 chip to give deep bass, crisp highs, and expansive mids for a great listening experience. Further immerse yourself with 1.5x more ANC so you can focus more on your workout, movie, or game. The AirPods Max 2 places sound all over you with personalized spatial audio […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:15 amWWDC Invite Winners Notified
Developers and students who won the lottery to go to this year’s WWDC will start getting invites. WWDC will start on June 8 and will be hosted at Apple Park. Apple will hold a keynote WWDC viewing in Apple Park, but the space is exclusive to invites done with lottery. The accepted submissions will receive […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:15 amUnofficial WWDC Pins Made
Clément Sauvage, an App developer, made some enamel pins for Apple consumers who want to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary and this year’s WWDC. The pins are being offered on Kickstarter with shipping starting ahead of WWDC in May. The pins feature an Apple Intelligence Icon, Rainbow of Apple Park at the campus, an Apple […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:14 amLittle Finder Guy Found In New Videos
Apple is still uploading short videos that feature the new mascot, Little Finder Guy, on platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok, making the most out of the fame that the icon has received. The shorts promote the MacBook Neo with various tips for the Mac, like Journaling features, passwords, and more, featuring Little Finder Guy. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:13 am13-inch M5 MacBook Air 512GB is $66 off
The refreshed MacBook Air features the M5 chip, bringing next-generation speed and power, allowing you to speed through work and handle graphics-heavy games. The GPU features Neural Accelerators for strong AI performance. The device supports Apple Intelligence, the personal AI system that helps keep things organized and get things done easily. You get groundbreaking privacy […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:12 amJay Blahnik Retires
Jay Blahnik will be stepping down as the vice president of fitness technology at Apple, concluding a 13-year tenure with the company. The reason for stepping down was because of a toxic work environment and claims of misconduct. Jay joined the company in 12013 after being a consultant at Nike for 2 decades. He had […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:11 amPaul McCartney Performs At Apple Park
At the Apple Park in Cupertino, Paul McCartney hosted a concert for the final stages of Apple, celebrating their 50th anniversary with a set that is career-spanning, featuring songs from his solo career, Wings, and The Beatles. Paul McCartney was introduced to the audience as one of the most influential artists of all time, a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:10 amBlack Color Option Not Available For iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max come in three colors, Deep Blue, Silver, and Cosmic Orange. One thing to note is that a black color option is not available, as last year marked the first time the device has not been available in black. A rumor suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro […] The post appeared first on iLounge.12:59 amWhatsApp’s improved CarPlay experience is now available to all iPhone users
Following just a few days of beta testing, WhatsApp has now released its improved CarPlay experience to all iPhone users. Here are the details. more…12:42 am9to5Mac Overtime 066: Every time I breathe there’s a new Claude update
Jeff unpacks his surprising journey from AI skeptic to enthusiast, sharing how he now uses tools like Claude Code to build custom solutions. Fernando provides an honest opinion about the new AirPods Max versus AirPods Pro 3, and a one-month check-in on the MacBook Neo. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…Tuesday April 0711:31 pmwatchOS 26.4 fixes a major Apple Watch Workout app complaint
Apple redesigned the Workout app in watchOS 26, but not everyone has loved the new Apple Watch exercise tracking experience. It turns out Apple has been listening, because watchOS 26.4 addresses a major complaint about the new design. more…11:21 pmApple Arcade could use an ‘always allow’ feature that’s separate from App Store
I love Apple Arcade. The game catalog really clicks with my son, and a single subscription unlocks hundreds of premium games. The best part is that the games have no ads or in-app purchases. This makes for a much better gaming experience on his iPad. There’s just one feature I’d love to see Apple add. more…11:18 pmApple research explores AI-assisted UI prototyping, image safety rating
Apple's researchers continue to focus on LLMs, with studies detailing the use of AI in UI prototype creation and a new dataset for image safety rating.Apple's latest AI research explores how vibe-coding UI designs can be made easier.With Xcode 26.3, Apple introduced support for agentic coding tools to help developers plan, execute, and iterate on projects with the help of AI. In other words, Xcode offers built-in compatibility with popular LLM chatbots, such as Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.And that looks to be only the start of Apple's vibe coding-related endeavors, as its latest research offers a new twist on generating UI designs with the help of AI. Apple is also exploring the use of AI in evaluating the safety content of images, among other things. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:00 pmApple Faces 'Massive Dilemma' With Success of the MacBook Neo
Apple may have a supply problem on its hands with the MacBook Neo... The laptop reportedly relies on "binned" A18 Pro chips with one GPU core disabled, and demand is so strong that the supply of those cheaper leftover chips could run out before the next model is ready. That leaves Apple choosing between lower margins, shifting production plans, or changing the lineup to keep its $599 hit product in stock. MacRumors reports: The all-new MacBook Neo has been such a hit that Apple is facing a "massive dilemma," according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. [...] In the latest edition of his Culpium newsletter today, Culpan said the MacBook Neo is selling so well that Apple's supply of the binned A18 Pro chips with a 5-core GPU will "run out" before the company is able to fully satisfy demand for the laptop. Apple's initial plan was to have suppliers build around five to six million MacBook Neo units before ceasing production of the model with the A18 Pro chip, he said, but it sounds like demand is so strong that Apple might run out of A18 Pro chips to put in the MacBook Neo before the second-generation MacBook Neo with an A19 Pro chip is ready next year. Apple is unlikely to mark the MacBook Neo as temporarily sold out, so it may be forced to take action, but profit margins might be affected. A18 Pro chips are manufactured with TSMC's second-generation 3nm process, known as N3E, and Culpan said TSMC's N3E production lines are currently operating at maximum capacity. As a result, he said that Apple may have to pay a premium to restart A18 Pro chip production for the MacBook Neo, which would lower its profit margins. Apple would have to disable a GPU core on these chips to ensure that they have only a 5-core GPU, like all other MacBook Neo units sold to date. Alternatively, Culpan said that Apple could reallocate some of its chip production that was originally planned for other devices, but he said the cost would still be higher than what it paid for its initial batch of A18 Pro chips. Culpan speculated that Apple could also opt to discontinue the $599 model with 256GB of storage, leaving the $699 model with 512GB of storage and a Touch ID button as the only configuration available. This is unlikely to happen any time soon, in our view, given how heavily Apple has been promoting the MacBook Neo's affordability. Apple might also be able to move up the release of a MacBook Neo with the iPhone 17 Pro's A19 Pro chip, but that too would be a costlier option, at least until the company achieves a sufficient stockpile of binned A19 Pro chips with a 5-core GPU. In any case, Apple could opt to keep the starting price of current and future MacBook Neo models at $599 and simply accept lower profit margins on the laptop, especially given that it attracts customers to the macOS and broader Apple ecosystem. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:28 pmApple TV: Six-part Vietnam docuseries picks up 3 News & Documentary Emmy nominations
Vietnam: The War That Changed America received three nominations today for the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Here’s what it’s up against. more…10:28 pmApple TV: Six-part Vietnam docuseries picks up 3 News & Documentary Emmy nominations
Vietnam: The War That Changed America received three nominations today for the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Here’s what it’s up against. more…10:28 pmApple TV: Six-part Vietnam docuseries picks up 3 News & Documentary Emmy nominations
Vietnam: The War That Changed America received three nominations today for the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Here’s what it’s up against. more…10:08 pmApple has the lowest grades in laptop, phone repairability analysis
The MacBook Neo is a step in the right direction, though.10:07 pmOpenAI Announces $122 Billion Additional ‘Committed Capital’, and Announces Their ‘Superapp’ Plan for the Future | Daring FireballOpenAI Announces $122 Billion Additional ‘Committed Capital’, and Announces Their ‘Superapp’ Plan for the Future
I don’t see the path from here to there, where *there* is a justification for a trillion-dollar-ish valuation.