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- Friday April 03
- 08:31 pmApple TV has three series returning this summer, including a long-awaited hit
Apple TV just brought back one of last year’s biggest hit shows, and this summer at least three more series are scheduled to return—including a long-awaited title. Here’s what’s coming. more…08:07 pmApple releases public betas for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more
Apple has just released public beta 1 for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what to expect. more…08:06 pmmacOS 26.5 public beta 1 now available, here’s how to install it
Following the release of the first developer beta of macOS 26.5 earlier this week, it’s time for users in the Public Beta program to take the upcoming macOS version for a spin. Here’s what to expect. more…08:03 pmApple releases first iOS 26.5 public beta
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 public beta. The update follows the first developer beta release on Monday and a new revision earlier today. more…08:02 pmAirPods Max 2 teardown reveals nothing has changed beyond the H2 chip
Though the AirPods Max 2 offer new features, a teardown of the headphones shows they're still plagued by the same flaws of the original 2020 model.Apple's AirPods Max 2 gained the H2 chip, but not much else.Apple's AirPods Max 2 debuted on March 16, with their core feature being the H2 chip. With it, Apple's high-end headphones gained capabilities like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and gesture controls, among others. Active Noise Cancellation was improved as well.However, as explained in our review, the AirPods Max 2 are an iterative upgrade, that ultimately leaves something to be desired. New features and ANC enhancements aside, Apple effectively delivered more of the same with its AirPods Max 2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:05 pmMicrosoft's LinkedIn is scanning installed browser extensions without user permission | AppleInsiderMicrosoft's LinkedIn is scanning installed browser extensions without user permission
Researchers have determined that Microsoft's LinkedIn is scanning browser plug-ins and other information without permission, building user profiles using data that the company did not get permission to take.SafariA European advocacy group claims LinkedIn is probing browser extensions through its website code. Fairlinked e.V. published its "BrowserGate" report alleging LinkedIn detects installed browser extensions by probing for known identifiers through JavaScript. The group says the technique reveals personally identifiable information.Safari users are less likely to be affected by this specific mechanism, based on how extension detection typically works across browsers. Apple's browser model limits fingerprinting surfaces, which reduces how much information sites can infer from installed extensions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:02 pmNew AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades
AirPods Pro 3 just arrived last fall, but reporting indicates Apple has another new AirPods Pro model coming this year. Here are three rumored new features. more…06:45 pmDiscounted iPad Pro hits Apple refurb store with last-gen specs
Apple has added newer iPad Pro models to its refurbished store for a discounted price. However, there are key spec differences between the newest refurb iPad Pro models and new hardware. more…06:43 pmiOS 26.5 developer beta 1 gets revised release, for reasons unknown
A new version of the first iOS 26.5 beta has now made its way to developers, but what's been changed is not clear.The first developer beta of iOS 26.5 has received a revised release.Following the full public release of iOS 26.4 on March 24, Apple started beta testing of the next major operating system, iOS 26.5. Monday saw the debut of iOS 26.5 beta 1, which inadvertently enabled Apple Intelligence for some iOS users in China.Apple has now deployed an updated variant of the first iOS 26.5 developer beta, which increases the build number to 23F5043k, up from the initial 23F5043g. The relatively similar build numbers suggest that the revised developer beta doesn't include new features or additional changes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:27 pmGet organized with advanced features in Notes and Reminders
I have a bunch of pro tips to help you organize the Notes and Reminders piling up in your iPhone. Apple has added tons of powerful features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:57 pmApple releases new iOS 26.5 beta 1 build for iPhone
iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrived earlier this week for developers, but Apple has just shipped an updated beta 1 build for testing. more…05:36 pmmacOS 26.4 adds three new battery features on Mac, here’s how to use them
macOS 26.4 is the latest Mac software update, and alongside new emoji and a Compact Tab Bar option in Safari, the new release also adds three battery-related features. Here’s how to use them. more…05:27 pmThe Weather Channel’s Storm Radar app lets you build your own AI weather presenter
This week, The Weather Channel released a new version of its Storm Radar app, introducing a customizable AI weather presenter and much more. more…05:18 pmThis $500 8BitDo keyboard is the perfect Apple 50th anniversary gift
Macworld Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week. So, what do you get for such an occasion (other than giving Apple your hard-earned cash every time it releases something new)? If you’ve been a devoted Apple user for many of those 50 years–or maybe all of them–why not give yourself something nice for the occasion? 8BitDo’s Retro 68 Keyboard is designed as a replica of the classic Apple II keyboard that was released in June 1977 (so not quite 50 years ago). But the Apple II was the first computer for a lot of longtime Apple users, so this is the perfect item to pay tribute to those memories. Inside the retro design are a few modern touches. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth and has a 6,500 mAh battery that offers 300 hours of runtime before you need to charge it. It has an RGB backlit and uses Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro Max switches for the keys. It weighs in at a hefty 4.85 pounds (2,200 grams), but you probably won’t be moving it very far. It also comes with a special edition of 8BitDo’s Wireless Super Buttons, which can be programmed to perform frequent functions. The Retro 68 Keyboard is $500–8BitDo does label it a “Limited Edition” keyboard, but doesn’t say how limited the inventory will be. The company does include a special anniversary certificate with the keyboard. The keyboard starts shipping in June and is available for preorder now. 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard – AP50th Limited Edition Price When Reviewed: $499.99 Best Prices Today: $500 at 8BitDo04:54 pmtvOS 26 recently added two Apple TV 4K features I’ve been loving
The wait continues for a new Apple TV 4K, but Apple has steadily added new features to tvOS 26 via recent updates, including two changes I’ve been especially enjoying. more…04:43 pmSnag an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for $130 off right now
Macworld Apple Magic Keyboard Compatible with the 11-inch iPad Pro M4 and M5 View Deal An iPad experience is so much better when you have the Magic Keyboard, too, especially when you’re working on an iPad Pro. The only downside is that they can get pretty expensive. Well, instead of paying nearly $299 on one, you can grab the Magic Keyboard Case for the 11-inch iPad Pro M4 and M5 for $170 at Amazon’s Woot, a savings of $130 and the best price we’ve seen by a large margin. While technically new, Woot cautions that this keyboard will arrive in an open box. According to Woot, that means it was either used for a photo sample, a customer return, or a product with damaged packaging. It’s not refurbished and has all been tested to be new, but the box isn’t sealed, and it’s not eligible for Apple’s 1-year warranty (though you will get a 90-day Woot warranty). If you don’t mind that one catch, the Magic Keyboard Case is a model that works with the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro, but it will work just fine with the new M5 model, which has the same dimensions. It’s a fantastic accessory that magnetically attaches to your iPad and comes with backlit keys and a versatile hinge design that lets you adjust the viewing angle smoothly. It’s designed to fold up and protect your iPad when traveling, and is great for watching videos or working on the go. So go ahead and take advantage of this deal and get the Apple Magic Keyboard for $170 at Woot. Since this is an Amazon company, your Prime perks cross over.04:37 pmThis charger gives you real-time charging diagnostics, temperature data, and more
Over the years, as battery tech has progressed, chargers have gotten faster, smaller, and more efficient. Do you remember those small 5W chargers Apple used to give us? That same size can now fit 60 watts of power output. But now all of these chargers look and behave the same. Cuktech’s new 100W GaN charger adds a beautiful real-time diagnostics display that gives you all the information you would ever need and want. Having visibility into exactly how fast something is charging is something I have always wanted. And it does even more than just that. Here is what you need to know. more…04:19 pmViewer beware: Worst-rated Apple TV shows and movies
Despite its reputation for quality hits, Apple TV swings and misses sometimes. Here are the worst-rated Apple TV shows and movies. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:06 pmApple Watch Ultra 4: Four rumored new features coming this fall
Apple has had a big year for product launches already, but later this year Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming, with four rumored new features expected so far. more…04:00 pmHey Siri, give us weather reports that work outside California
Some of my feature requests are more ambitious than others, but my latest one is extremely unassuming. I would simply like Apple to appreciate that there are places other than California when it comes to Siri’s weather reports. While I’m sure that the standard reports given by Apple’s voice assistant work just fine for Cupertino, they are lacking a vital ingredient for places like London … more…