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- 07:08 pmApple’s Focus filters are a great feature, but they have a glaring blind spot: group chats | 9 to 5 MacApple’s Focus filters are a great feature, but they have a glaring blind spot: group chats
Introduced in iOS 16, Focus Filters are excellent in premise. If you’re in say, a Work focus, you can block out distracting apps, websites, and notifications. It even works in Messages, where you’ll only see texts from people in your Work focus. There’s one caveat with its implementation in Messages though, and it makes it much less useful for me than it could be. more…05:45 pmInsta360 jumps on the rear iPhone screen trend with Snap monitor
Insta360, named for its panoramic action camera, is the latest company to jump on the magnetic selfie screen for iPhone trend. more…05:03 pmAnker Prime 3in1 Wireless Charging Station is $45 Off
Enjoy 25W of Qi2.2 wireless MagSafe fast charging that charges your iPhone from 0-50% in below 30 minutes. It features a compact design (the size of your palm), allowing you to accommodate charging needs without having to compromise space, and lets you bring it anywhere with you. The charger works quietly but efficiently, operating at […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:02 pmGoogle’s First AI Smart Glasses Launching This Fall With iPhone Support
The first intelligent eyewear by Google is slated to be released in the fall of this year, collaborating with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, manufacturers of eyewear, and Samsung to release a new pair of AI Audio glasses. The smart glasses will be running on Android XR, the platform made by Google for VR/AR headsets […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:01 pmApple Manufacturing Liquid Metal for Frames of Future iPhone Pro Models
Apple is reportedly looking to transition from aluminium for the future of the iPhone and is considering two materials for better heat dissipation and weight balance. Titanium was introduced by Apple to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pro models in 2023. The following models, the iPhone 16 Pro, also had the same material, and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:00 pmApple Hikawa Accessory Re-Releases
The Hikawa Stand and Grip has been re-released by Apple today, coming in three colors after a year of being sold out. The accessory is priced at $54.95 in the United States and is only available on the Apple Online Store. The colors that were released are in Speckled Stone, Glow Blue, and Orange Swirl. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:53 pmEntertainment Person of the Year Goes to Eddy Cue
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president, will be receiving the award Entertainment Person of the Year next month during the Cannes Lions festival, acknowledging his leadership at Apple’s services and entertainment business. A keynote will be delivered by Eddy Cue during the opening of the festival from June 22 to June 26 in the South […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:51 pmOLED MacBook Pro Clears Significant Step
The OLED MacBook Pro has gotten past a significant hurdle in manufacturing with Samsung, the panel supplier rumored to have gotten a yield of over 90% on their OLED Gen 8.6 production line. Individual process stages have apparently reached a yield as high as 95%, a golden yield as the industry calls it, for stable […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:50 pmSamsung Beats Apple for Customer Satisfaction
Samsung has surpassed Apple as the number one in terms of customer satisfaction for smartphones. In the ASCI cell phone ranking. Samsung scored 81 while Apple was one point shy of tying it. This breaks the tie between them last year for satisfaction. Satisfaction is improved when the majority of the new features are integrated […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:54 pmGoogle's $20B Safari search deal with Apple was 'fair and square'
The $20B search engine preference deal with Apple was "fair and square," Google insists in its antitrust appeal against the Department of Justice.Google is the preferred search provider in Safari on iPhoneIn August 2024, a court ruled that Google was a monopolist in the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet. One that involved an investigation into Google's $20 billion deal with Apple to make Google the preferred search engine of Safari.On May 22, Google filed its appeal against federal rulings that it held illegal monopolies in search and advertising. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmThese premium desk accessories completely upgraded my setup [Video]
Desk setups are ever evolving. Because so much of our workflow and desk revolves around tech, which changes constantly, the products we use every day naturally change alongside it. But one thing I’ve noticed over the years is that when I invest a little more in premium accessories, they tend to last much longer. There will always be a place for budget-conscious products, but the accessories I keep coming back to are usually well-built, thoughtfully designed, and that improve my overall workflow. I wanted to share some of my favorite premium desk accessories that would benefit anyone’s setup, whether for gaming, work, or leisure. more…01:53 pmHands-on: Belkin’s new 5K MagSafe battery bank offers a kickstand in a slim design
After being introduced at CES, Belkin has recently started shipping some of its newest MagSafe and Qi2 products for 2026. First up is their slim Qi2 battery bank for iPhone – sporting a built in kickstand. more…01:10 pmToday in Apple history: Steve Jobs attempts a boardroom coup
On May 23, 1985, the Apple co-founder tried to seize control of the company. Steve Jobs' boardroom coup attempt led to his ouster from Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmApple @ Work: Why the ClickFix campaign means it is time to kill the 90 day update deferral | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: Why the ClickFix campaign means it is time to kill the 90 day update deferral
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Over the past few weeks, the Mac admins I talk with have been talking about a report from Netskope Threat Labs regarding a new macOS ClickFix campaign. The campaign is a brilliant (and scary) piece of social engineering, and it highlights exactly why the traditional 90-day software update deferral window needs to be retired, either by Apple or by IT. more…12:50 pm6 leaked iOS 27 features I can’t wait to try
Based on leaks, iOS 27 may not pack flashy new features. But it could end up packing the right features to make the experience feel more polished and reliable. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:17 pmFCC filing confirms more Apple headphones on the way
An FCC filing lists a pair of unreleased Apple over-ear headphones as on the way, but it's more likely to be a Beats product than an AirPods Max stablemate.Beats Solo4Occasionally, unannounced Apple products surface through regulatory filings as they undergo testing and other necessary tasks before going on sale. While these filings can often provide a lot of clues about what Apple has planned, they can sometimes raise more questions than answers.A filing at the Federal Communications Commission found by @Aaronp613 and spotted by MacRumors on Friday are for a pair of "Bluetooth over-ear headphones." The report, dated May 5, 2026, identifies Apple as the company behind the tested product. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:00 pmOpenAI gives Codex for Mac eyes, a remote control and long-term goals
Appshots lets Codex for Mac understand what’s on your screen without having to feed screenshots or paste code. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:00 amLowest price: Grab Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 for $35 this week
Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 on sale for $34.97 through May 31 (MSRP $499.99). Visual Studio Professional 2026 is the fully featured IDE developers already know, now rebuilt as a 64-bit environment with deeper AI integration, faster performance, and real-time collaboration tools that actually change how teams work. Grab it at its lowest price ever for a limited time! What’s new in Visual Studio 2026? Visual Studio Professional 2026 is a 64-bit development environment, designed to handle massive codebases and complex projects without slowing you down. You can build everything from mobile apps to web platforms and containerized cloud services. Some highlights include: AI-assisted coding with IntelliCode: suggests code based on patterns in your project, helping you write faster and reduce repetitive boilerplate. Cross-platform development tools: build and debug .NET or C++ apps targeting Windows, Linux, and containers, making it useful for mixed-device teams. Live Share collaboration: jump into real-time coding sessions without teammates needing to clone repos or install dependencies. CodeLens insights: see commit history, tests, and authors directly in your editor so you understand your codebase faster. Get Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $34.97 until May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No coupon is needed. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amYour iPhone storage warning is back. Here’s the $30 fix.
Macworld TL;DR: Cleaner Kit uses AI to clean up photos, videos, contacts, and more. Grab lifetime access for $29.99 (MSRP $104.97). That “iPhone Storage Almost Full” notification has a way of showing up at the worst possible moment: right before a trip, during a video call, when you’re trying to snap a photo that actually matters. The usual fix is an hour of manually swiping through your camera roll, which nobody has time for. Cleaner Kit is designed to fix exactly that, without turning cleanup into a time-sucking job. Instead of manually scrolling through thousands of photos or digging through contacts, the app uses AI to identify what’s actually taking up space. Duplicate images, blurry shots, and oversized videos are flagged automatically, so you can clean things up in just a few taps. There’s even a swipe feature that makes the process feel more like organizing than deleting. It goes beyond photos, too. Cleaner Kit can merge duplicate contacts, tidy up your inbox, and even store sensitive files in a secure vault. Everything runs locally on your device, which also means your data stays private. Rather than doing one big cleanup every few months, you can keep your phone running smoothly all the time with minimal effort. Keep your iPhone organized, fast, and frustration-free. Get lifetime access to the iOS Cleaner Kit for $29.99 (MSRP $104.97). Cleaner Kit for iOS Premium Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.04:41 am9to5Mac Daily: May 22, 2026 – Apple Music AI, hardware 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 Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…