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- 03:04 amFTC chair questions Tim Cook over claims Apple News sidelines conservative publications | 9 to 5 MacFTC chair questions Tim Cook over claims Apple News sidelines conservative publications
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson is asking Tim Cook to review Apple News’ curation policies after claims that the service suppresses conservative publications. Here are the details. more…01:38 amOrico MiniPro Dock Case review: Mini Mac Pro, mini bandwidth
The Orico MiniPro Dock Case does turn your Mac mini into a cute mini Mac Pro replica, but it's not just the small size that's limiting.Orico MiniPro Dock Case review: A miniaturized Mac Pro case for a Mac miniThe current generation of Mac mini has become a favorite among enclosure designers, since it can easily be placed inside a casing and made to look like something else. Sometimes, this can look like other retro computers, and do so with great effect.In the case of the Orico MiniPro Dock Case, the intention was to create something that borrowed its appearance from something historically associated with performance. In effect, the Orico MiniPro Dock Case is an enclosure that turns the Mac mini into a cheese grater Mac Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:13 am'Severance' acquired by Apple for $70 million, expect a 4-season run and spinoffs
Apple Studios is now the owner of "Severance," with the original owners, Fifth Season, sticking around as executive producers, and there are plans to expand the IP's universe.Tim C now owns SeveranceAs everyone waits for season 3 of Severance, there's news that may just ensure the series has a long future on Apple TV. It started as a series leased from Fifth Season, but now it will join Apple Studios as an in-house production.The news comes from Deadline, which says the series sold to Apple for around $70 million. The original studio is sticking around as executive producers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsWednesday February 1110:59 pmApple acquires all rights to Severance; showrunners open to spin-offs, prequel, more
Deadline reports that Apple now owns “the IP and all rights” to Severance, and that future plans might include more than just four seasons. Here are the details. more…10:05 pmComputer History Museum to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary with special programming
With Apple’s 50th anniversary fast approaching, the Computer History Museum is planning a series of programs and a temporary exhibit to celebrate the company’s history. Here are the details. more…10:05 pmApple’s ‘new architecture’ for Home app now mandatory
In 2022, Apple announced a “new Home architecture” for its smart home ecosystem, designed to boost performance, reliability, and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:04 pm50 years of Apple history is on display at the Computer History Museum
Apple's 50th birthday is coming up on April 1, and to celebrate, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, is holding in-person exhibits and promoting online content about the company's history.Apple's 50th anniversary is being celebrated at the Computer History MuseumApple rarely, if ever, looks back on its history — a mentality left behind by Steve Jobs. However, it is difficult to ignore a big number like 50, so even Apple CEO Tim Cook is considering how Apple will celebrate the anniversary.An event with leaders in the tech space will be held on March 11 alongside an exhibit of Apple products, including the Apple I, Apple IIc, Lisa, Macintosh, Newton, iPod, and iPhone. Those interested will need to buy tickets or register their interest ahead of time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:37 pmApple just can’t get Siri working right
Macworld Apple just can’t seem to get its new Siri off the ground. A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg says that testing of the big Siri overhaul due in iOS 26.4 (soon to enter beta, with a release planned for March) will instead be spread out over the rest of the year. At this point, it’s hard to have confidence that important planned features won’t be delayed further. Gurman’s sources tell him that testing has “run into snags in recent weeks” and that some of the features will be delayed to iOS 26.5 (due in May) or iOS 27 (due in September). To recap the timeline: Apple announced iOS 18 at WWDC in June of 2024, promoting three major new Siri enhancements: the creation of a personal profile that uses personalized data to add context to queries, the ability to understand what is on the screen at the moment, and the ability to perform many actions across both Apple and third-party apps. The company even ran TV ads promoting these features in advance of the iPhone 16 release. But the software wasn’t ready, and got bumped back to a spring release, targeting iOS 18.4. Apple then missed that window, pushing the features back to an unspecified future date that inside sources revealed to be iOS 27. The latest update targeted iOS 26.4, due for release next month. Apple was set to release a new Siri built using foundation technology from Google’s Gemini, which would include the features promised in 2024. It would also introduce an even smarter and more capable Siri, with a more powerful Gemini-based foundation, as a complete conversational chatbot in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 27 this fall. Now, it looks like iOS 26.4 might get some of the new features, with some others pushed back into iOS 26.5 and even iOS 27. The Siri update planned for next month “doesn’t always properly process queries or can take too long to handle requests,” according to Gurman’s sources. The situation remains fluid and can change, but the “personal context” feature seems especially likely to slip. It would have allowed you to make a requests like “play that podcast Mike was telling me about last month” and it would search Messages for the appropriate conversation and play the linked podcast. You could say “what time does mom’s flight get in?” and it would know who your mother is from your Contacts and Messages, find the recent flight info in your Messages or Mail, and look up the current flight info. Engineers working on iOS 26.5 now have a settings toggle to enable a “preview” of that personal context functionality, according to the report. Also being tested in iOS 26.5 is the system of expanded app intents for performing in-app actions, but “they don’t function reliably in all cases.” There are general problems, too. The new Siri apparently has a bug that cuts people off when they’re speaking too quickly, and has trouble with accuracy and long processing times for more complex queries. Oh, and Siri sometimes falls back on the existing ChatGPT integration even when it’s something that Siri should be able to answer. Apple is said to be testing a couple of new features as part of iOS 26.5: a new custom image generator and a web search tool. The image generator uses the same foundation as Apple’s Image Playground feature, which is currently far behind competitors. The web search tool performs much like Perplexity or Google’s AI web search feature: it finds what you want on the web and provides a synthesized summary. It all seems to be going rather poorly at the moment, with some features sure to slip further and even those that aren’t not quite working as well as we would all like. Don’t be surprised if Apple turns the new Siri into a sort of opt-in “beta” to save face.09:31 pmiOS 26 gave screenshots a hidden power I’ve started using a lot
iOS 26 brings visual intelligence to screenshots, enabling several new features. But there’s one I only recently discovered that solves the common problem of plain text URLs you can’t easily tap to open. more…09:26 pmApple’s latest attempt to launch its new Siri hits roadblocks
Apple's long-awaited, oft-delayed overhaul of its beleaguered Siri virtual assistant has encountered significant issues during recent tests… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:23 pmThat Siri upgrade coming in iOS 26.4? Don’t get your hopes up.
iOS 26.4 may not live up to expectations. Apple is struggling to complete a long-delayed artificial intelligence upgrade for Siri. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:16 pmSafari 26.3 includes welcome improvements for users and developers, here’s what’s new
Alongside today’s system updates, Apple has released Safari 26.3, with a mix of under-the-hood improvements and at least one major usability upgrade for Vision Pro users. Here are the details. more…08:35 pmSiri testing isn't going well, new features probably wont ship in iOS 26.4
A report suggests that internal testing hasn't been going well with the new Siri and some features, including access to personal data, will likely be pushed back to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27.iPhone 17 Pro Max is an AI powerhouse waiting on Apple's updatesThe reporting around artificial intelligence and Apple has been a never-ending treasure trove of doomcasting for the company, but vague details of delays regarding unannounced products are nothing new. After Apple reassessed its Apple Intelligence features promised during WWDC 2024, it paused personalized intelligence in the hopes it could be better refined in the following year.According to the report from Bloomberg, anonymous tipsters that have information related to the development of the upgraded Apple Intelligence suggest some features may be delayed yet again. These include Siri's ability to access a user's personal data, but the details on that delay are iffy. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:31 pmFoldable iPhone expected to help drive adoption of book-type devices: report
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple’s introduction of a book-type foldable iPhone will help accelerate broader adoption of this form factor. Here are the details. more…08:31 pmOS 26.3 Updates Focus on Bug and Security Fixes
Don’t expect new features in Apple’s OS 26.3 updates, but be sure to install them soon. They patch dozens of security vulnerabilities and address an actively exploited flaw Apple says was used in sophisticated spyware attacks.08:00 pmAna de Armas and Jennifer Connelly are in negotiations to star in Apple TV spy series ‘Safe Houses’ | Mac Daily NewsAna de Armas and Jennifer Connelly are in negotiations to star in Apple TV spy series ‘Safe Houses’
Apple's upcoming spy series "Safe Houses" has attracted some major talent, with Jennifer Connelly and Ana de Armas currently in negotiations… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:59 pmApple reportedly pushing back Gemini-powered Siri features beyond iOS 26.4
Despite inking a deal with Google to use Gemini AI as the brains behind upgraded Siri, Apple is reportedly facing internal challenges in getting the final product ready for prime time. The reported delays could stretch into iOS 27 this fall. Apple first announced a more capable version of Siri in 2024; that update hasn’t shipped yet. more…07:49 pmApple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices
It's getting a little easier to move from iOS to Android, if that's your thing.07:29 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.3 fixes two annoying design problems
Apple released macOS 26.3 to the public today, and the update fixes two design problems introduced by the Liquid Glass revamp in Tahoe: resizing windows and resizing columns in Finder. more…07:07 pmApple didn't forget macOS Sonoma, macOS Sequoia & iOS 18 on patch day
Updates to macOS Sonoma 14.8.4, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, and iOS 18.7.5 are now available, extending security fixes to older Apple devices alongside the company's 26.3 releases.macOS SequoiaApple released updates on February 11 along with macOS Tahoe 26.3, iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3. The security content pages for the older-branch releases show multiple CVE patches in shared system components.None of these pages mention that the vulnerabilities were actively exploited. Across all three platforms, Apple addressed overlapping issues in CoreAudio, CoreMedia, CFNetwork, the kernel, Sandbox, Wi-Fi, and ImageIO. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums