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- 03:18 pmApple Wallet digital ID support expands to new state
Apple Wallet driver’s license support is expanding to a new state. Starting today, Arkansas residents can add their driver’s license to the Apple Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch. more…03:17 pmOpenAI investigating ‘elevated latency’ issue affecting ChatGPT
Does ChatGPT seem slower than usual for you today? You’re not alone. more…03:10 pmApple releases new AirTag 2 firmware
Apple has begun rolling out a new firmware update for the second-generation AirTag, which launched earlier this year in January 2026.… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:10 pmApple brings back After the Whistle podcast for World Cup
Apple's "After the Whistle" podcast returns for World Cup coverage with Brendan Hunt from "Ted Lasso" and soccer commentator Rebecca Lowe. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:01 pmWe have many questions about OWC's new Stack AI speed booster
The OWC Stack AI promises to make local processing of large LLMs easier by somehow inflating your Mac's GPU memory across Thunderbolt. We have questions.OWC AI Stack - Image Credit: OWCThe majority of the AI industry consists of the big AI players, including OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic, among others. However, using them can become expensive, especially for people with massive workloads and enterprise clients.One way to trim the bills is to bring it locally, with AI models being used on a computer instead of a server. The problem there is the expense of the hardware needed for it. And, there are privacy concerns for cloud-based models too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:53 pmToday in Apple history: Steve Jobs blasts Apple as ‘caretakers’ in full-page ad
On May 27, 1986, Steve Jobs took a shot at Apple after the company fired Chiat/Day, the ad agency that created iconic "1984" Macintosh ad. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:17 pmRoku launches new Home Screen design for all TVs
Roku just unveiled what it’s calling its biggest Home Screen redesign in over a decade, and it launches today. Here are the details. more…02:00 pmAhead of the World Cup, ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ podcast returns | Mac Daily NewsAhead of the World Cup, ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ podcast returns
On Wednesday, Apple News announced that "After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe" will return on June 7 for a third season… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:47 pmAfter the Whistle podcast returns for World Cup with Ted Lasso star
Apple announced today that its After the Whistle podcast will return for a new season soon to cover the World Cup, with Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt co-hosting with Rebecca Lowe. Here are the details. more…01:45 pmApple boosts trade-in values — see what you can get for your devices
When Apple boosts trade-in values on most devices, from iPhones to Apple Watches, it could be time to make your move. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:19 pmApple Vision Pro & PlayStation 5 are the perfect combo with Portal Remote Play app
The Portal app lets you stream PS5 games to Apple Vision Pro in stereoscopic 3D with 4K upscaling. Here's how it works, what I've been playing, and whether it's worth the premium subscription.Play PlayStation 5 games on Apple Vision Pro in 3D with the Portal appApple Vision Pro is an excellent gaming platform, at least when you can find games to run on it. While I'd prefer to have a great selection of VR games, the ability to use PlayStation Remote Play is a decent middle ground.I'll say up front that playing PlayStation 5 is still best on a home entertainment system with good audio and video. However, the Portal app makes Apple Vision Pro a close second option. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:11 pmApple TV spin-off ‘Star City’ delves into space race from behind the Iron Curtain
A bold new chapter inspired by the critically acclaimed Appel TV space-race drama, “For All Mankind,” “Star City” is a propulsive paranoid… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:55 pmApple increases trade-in values for iPhone, iPad, more
Apple today updated its trade-in estimates across the board for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad, and Android phones. Here are the current numbers. more…12:54 pmReplace your MacBook charging brick with this tiny 65W charger for just $25
Macworld Ugreen Nexode Air 65W 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; }); })(); If you’re tired of lugging around your MacBook charger just to get fast charging whenever you need it, there’s a new one on the market that lives up to Apple’s lofty expectations. The new Ugreen Nexode Air 65W charger may have just been launched, but it’s already on sale for $25, a 38 percent discount from its $40 MSRP. This compact charger was built for folks who need a reliable plug that’s small enough to put anywhere. It will work with laptops, phones, and just about any gadget out there. The 65W charging power is enough to keep your MacBook going, no matter if it’s an Air, a Pro, or the new Neo. In fact, it can take a MacBook Air from 0 to 55 percent in just 30 minutes, just what you need when you’re in a hurry. All that and the tiny charger is small enough to fit into your pocket, measuring just 1.22×1.30×1.59 inches and weighing just a couple of ounces. GaN technology is what keeps things running cool and safe, as the Ugreen charger offers thermal protection and various other safety layers. At $25, this is a great upgrade to all your charging needs, so get it while it’s still available with this limited-time discount.12:45 pmSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max: Great earbuds, extraordinary case [Review] ★★★★★
Our hands-on Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds review finds them excellent. But the stellar case with AI Note Taker steals the show. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:44 pmApple Cinema is trying to appease the wrath of Apple's lawyers
Apple Cinemas appears to be backing down in its trademark fight against Apple, as a new report claims the two sides are now looking for an out-of-court settlement.Apple Cinemas is being sued by Apple. Image source: AppleApple has objected to what it sees as trademark infringement by Apple Cinemas, and movie theater company says its reflects its longstanding geographic routes in New England.Now according to New Hampshire ABC affiliate WMUR, a court hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026, was postponed. Reportedly, both Apple and Apple Cinemas filed a motion to continue the case. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:15 pmRumored anti-snatch feature will automatically lock iPhones yanked out of a user's hand | AppleInsiderRumored anti-snatch feature will automatically lock iPhones yanked out of a user's hand
A future feature will help curtail the problem of iPhone snatching, with development said to be focused on automatically locking a device ripped out of an owner's hand, making it useless.Find My helps you track your devices, but don't use it to chase thieves. Thieves snatching iPhones is a big problem in major cities around the world. In the UK capital London, it has reached a state where thieves will target iPhones over Android devices.However, Apple is reportedly working on a way to try and stop criminals from stealing the iPhone out of users' hands. In code seen by 9to5Mac, Apple is actively developing a detection system to automatically lock an iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:08 pmUpcoming iPhone feature could kick in the moment your phone is swiped
Macworld Apple has plenty of security tools built into the iPhone, including Stolen Device Protection, Lockdown mode, and Activation Lock, which all work to secure your device that’s been lost or stolen. But sometimes your phone is snatched so quickly, there isn’t time for any of these methods to kick in. Apple apparently has a solution in the works. According to code seen by 9to5Mac, Apple is developing a new security feature that will automatically lock your iPhone when it detects that the device has been quickly snatched from your hand. The system will utilize the iPhone’s built-in accelerometer and other on-device cues to determine that your device has likely been swiped rather than dropped. 9to5 also reports that the feature will also “observe the distance from a paired Apple Watch.” This new feature may sound like something you’ll never need to use, but thefts like this are more commonplace than you might think. A report in the New York Times just last week highlighted a troubling new trend where an iPhone is snatched by a bike rider so quickly that they’re able to still access the home screen before it locks. The thieves then send threatening texts to family members looking to unlink the Apple ID from the stolen phone. It’s not clear when this new feature will arrive, if ever, but with WWDC less than two weeks away and a new iPhone arriving this fall, it could be sooner than later.12:00 pmTelecom Heavyweights Circle Wagons Around Cybersecurity
Major telecom providers are launching a cybersecurity alliance to improve real-time threat sharing and strengthen defenses against escalating attacks on communications infrastructure. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmThey say Vision Pro is doomed, but I just bought one anyway
Is it weird that I just bought an Apple Vision Pro when everyone says the platform is dead? Maybe. But I have zero regrets. I’ve always supported the underdog. I guess that’s why I became an Apple fan in the first place. Back in the ’90s, using a Mac really did feel like being part […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)