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- Thursday November 27
- 12:45 amGoogle's AirDrop Support For Pixel 10 Likely Exists Because of EU's Apple Ruling
Last week, Google surprised the tech world when it announced AirDrop support on Pixel 10 devices -- all without Apple's involvement. "While it initially seemed like this was a rogue move made by Google to coerce Apple into another boundary-breaking decision, it might actually be part of the repercussions that also led to USB-C on iPhone and the adoption of RCS," reports 9to5Google. From a report: As reported by Ars Technica, the answer to this week's mysterious Quick Share upgrade lies in the EU's interoperability requirements designed for the DMA. The ruling out of the European Commission pushed Apple to begin supporting interoperable wireless standards beginning with this year's set of OS upgrades, replacing the previous proprietary standard the company used to power its various Continuity features. That forced Apple to add support for the Wi-Fi Alliance's Wi-Fi Aware standard of multi-directional file sharing, at the cost of completely phasing out its previous walled-in protocol. Read more of this story at Slashdot.Wednesday November 2610:28 pmBlack Friday deals: Save up to 52% on monitor upgrades for your Mac
Give your Mac desktop a facelift this holiday season by upgrading your display via one of these excellent Black Friday monitor deals.Apple Studio Display and LG UltraFineOne way to upgrade your desktop is to change the thing you look at the most. Replacing your monitor can certainly give you a new view of your Mac's wallpaper, or more digital workspace to play with.If one screen isn't enough, it's also a great opportunity to get a second monitor for an even better desktop layout. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:22 pmHands-on with Belkin’s latest MagSafe charging stands, power banks, and more
Belkin’s always been a top accessory maker when it comes to MagSafe and Qi2 products for iPhone users, and these accessories are no different. For Black Friday, Belkin is offering some pretty compelling discounts on some of its leading charging accessories. I’ll be sharing my impressions here. more…09:57 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 26, 2025 – macOS Tahoe fixes, Apple News changes
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! more…09:43 pmShop Torras iPhone 17 cases during Black Friday & get free gifts, big discounts
Torras is having a big Black Friday sales event with discounts on the best iPhone 17 Pro cases, blind boxes that offer up to 50% off, and free gifts with qualifying orders.Torras cases are discounted through Black FridayDon't miss out on Black Friday deals from Torras, which offers big discounts on their most popular iPhone 17 cases. The Q3 Air, O3 Fitness, and Q3 Silicone are all discounted and paired with additional deals and gifts.Torras prides itself on offering sleek design and military-grade protection with its signature magnetic Ostand ring. Its cases not only provide protection to your iPhone, but they offer utility as a stand and easy grip point for carrying. Continue Reading on AppleInsider09:41 pmOpera’s AI browser gets ‘1-minute Deep Research’ mode, Gemini 3 Pro integration, more
Opera updated its AI-powered Neon browser today with a handful of welcome integrations and usability improvements. Here’s what’s new. more…09:32 pmApple shares hit new all-time closing high
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:09 pmArs Technica reviews Apple’s M5 Vision Pro: ‘Hope Apple keeps working on it’
Nearly two years after its ambitious debut, Apple's Vision Pro headset has received a subtle yet significant refresh with the M5 chip… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:53 pmApple challenges potential $38B antitrust fine in India
Apple is seeking to invalidate a new Indian antitrust penalty formula that allows fines to be based on a company’s global turnover rather than its local revenue. Here are the details. more…08:29 pmBecca Farsace had Apple Vision Pro replace her other screens for a month
YouTuber Becca Farsace has posted a new video documenting her experience using the M5 Apple Vision Pro to replace all her other non-smartphone screens for a month. Here’s how it went. more…08:21 pmM5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Air: Which should you buy this holiday season?
Apple offers two entry level MacBook models: the MacBook Air, and the base model MacBook Pro. There’s a couple hundred dollars in difference between the two, which begs the question – is the MacBook Pro worth the premium, or should you save money and stick to the MacBook Air? more…08:17 pm3 reasons you shouldn’t close your open iPhone apps
It’s not always ideal, but it's good to know how to close iPhone apps for those times when an app is acting buggy or becomes unresponsive. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:56 pmApple again sued over alleged conflict mineral issues in Congo and Rwanda
For the second time in recent years, a group called International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) is suing Apple over alleged use of conflict minerals in Congo and Rwanda. Here are the details. more…07:22 pmHands-on: This MagSafe power bank charges all your Apple gear with unique trick
Companies and brands are becoming increasingly more creative in the MagSafe accessories space. They are doing everything they can to find some sort of differentiator to really separate themselves from the pack. So when I got my hands on Kuxiu’s K1 Ultra, it was nice to see a product that was unique in both form and function. Here is what you should know! more…07:20 pmIndia's $38B antitrust threat puts Apple's in-app payment control at risk
Apple may be forced to pay $38 billion under India's antitrust laws that allows it to go after a percentage of a company's global revenue. The real fight is over leverage, and who has power.Apple and India have a new legal battleIndia changed its competition law in 2024 to let regulators calculate penalties using a company's global turnover rather than domestic revenue. That shift exposes Apple to a maximum penalty of up to 10% of its worldwide revenue for the last three fiscal years.Apple filed a constitutional challenge in the Delhi High Court before any ruling in its ongoing antitrust case. Investigators previously accused Apple of abusive conduct in the Indian app market after complaints from Match Group and several Indian startups. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:16 pmNew Mac browser Orion is inspired by Apple with speed, privacy, and WebKit
New browsers keep launching, usually with an AI focus. But a new option from the team behind the Kagi search engine takes a different approach. Orion is built on WebKit and emphasizes speed and user privacy—in other words, it’s a browser built primarily to attract Apple users. After a lengthy beta, the Orion Mac app just launched. Here are the details. more…07:10 pmHow the pieces are falling into place for Apple to create a truly compelling smart home display | AppleInsiderHow the pieces are falling into place for Apple to create a truly compelling smart home display
After what seems like years of rumors, delays, and generations of competition, we may only be months away from Apple's smart display as the final pieces finally fall into place for Apple Home.A mockup of Apple's long-rumored smart home displayApple has a tendency to be slow to enter a new product category. Historically, it prefers to wait until it can do something different or better before doing it at all.Hopefully, that is Apple's approach to the smart display market. Amazon and Google have long dominated this space, and as the smart home category grows, Apple's absence has been felt. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:02 pmApple challenges India’s new antitrust penalty law
Apple has filed a petition at the Delhi High Court challenging India's updated antitrust regulations, which could expose the company to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:53 pmiOS 26.1 makes a clever and subtle Clock icon animation change
Starting with iOS 26.1, Apple has updated the Clock app icon to work a lot more like an Apple Watch. more…06:47 pmApple Watch Series 11 Black Friday deals — get ’em while they’re hot!
Black Friday has arrived early, and the savings on Apple Watch Series 11 are making headlines. The much-talked-about smartwatch is seeing its deepest discounts to date, with GPS models now starting at $339 — $60 off list price — and cellular versions dipping below $440. Series 11 just launched in September, so it’s amazing you […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)