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- 04:35 pm3 reasons to watch Widow’s Bay on Apple TV
You might not know it, but you need heaps of absurd comedy in a stew of gothic New England horror. Here are 3 reasons to watch "Widow's Bay." (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:20 pmAdd multiple high-res screens to your Mac with these new Thunderbolt 5 docks
Kensington and Plugable introduced Thunderbolt 5 docks for pros who need to add multiple high-resolution displays and high-speed ports. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:00 pmApple reportedly preps native support for Google Cast in iOS 27
Apple is reportedly developing native support for Google Cast and other third-party streaming protocols in iOS 27, potentially making… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmHalide Mark III pro camera for iPhone arrives with three key photography upgrades
Halide’s big 3.0 upgrade has been on our radar since late 2024. Today, the pro camera app has arrived in the form of Halide Mark III. It brings three key photography upgrades to the experience. more…03:45 pmApple’s new icons are so befuddling there’s an official guide to help explain them
Macworld When Apple released Creator Studio, a software bundle of its professional creative tools, it also redesigned each app’s icons. We’re not talking about a simple tweak here and a new color there; we’re talking about completely different symbols or artistic renditions that are so drastic that they do not instantly trigger a mental connection to the old icons. However, Apple didn’t get rid of those old icons. Instead, it’s using the old icons to differentiate between the Creator Studio version of the apps (which are paid for through a subscription) and the apps that you buy through a single one-time payment. Why the difference in the first place? Because it’s actually possible to have both versions of the app. The Creator Studio icons are so different, in fact, that Apple has posted a support document to specifically show users which icons are for what apps. “Identify Apple Creator Studio apps on your Mac” lists each app in Creator Studio and then displays the subscription (new) version and one-time purchase (old) icons so you can educate yourself. If you’re an Apple Pro app user, you might actually want to bookmark it. This whole thing is a reminder of how Apple changed the icon design in macOS Tahoe. Apple wants app icons to mirror those on iOS, so Mac icons are now confined to the same rounded square. Apple also likes its software bundles to follow the same motif, but it ends up creating a homogenized look lacking personality. For example, compare the Mainstage icons. The new icon is of a…microphone, I think? It looks nice and abstract, and even has a Liquid Glass effect on the “mic” part. It’s nothing like the old Mainstage icon of a guitar player in a spotlight–it makes you want to raise your horns high and yell, “Rock on!” The new Mainstage icon (left) and the old one.Apple With Tahoe, Apple decided to remove one thing that makes the Mac special: the unique ways developers can give their apps a way to stand out in a crowded Applications folder. We’re now stuck with a dock full of rounded squares that all look the same. This turn isn’t a new development; five years ago, I pointed out on social media that icon design was trending in the wrong direction. The design trend has gone in different ways since then, but the creativity seems to have been left behind. Here’s hoping Apple changes its mind with macOS 27. Because if you need to provide a guide for something that should be clearly obvious, perhaps it’s time to rethink your approach.03:30 pmDeals: 16GB and 24GB M5 MacBook Air $200 off, AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, Magic Mouse Amazon low, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 16GB and 24GB M5 MacBook Air $200 off, AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, Magic Mouse Amazon low, more
Alongside ongoing all-time lows on the base models at nearly $200 off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the 16GB/1TB and the 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Air models hitting new Amazon low pricing today at $199 off. We also have Apple’s base 1TB M5 MacBook Pro back at the $1,499 Amazon all-time low still, a chance to land a new set of Apple’s most affordable AirPods 4 for the summer at nearly 25% off, and the latest Apple Magic Mouse at Amazon all-time low pricing. Those deals join Anker’s 25W Qi2 MagSafe car mount and this Spigen Trail Loop-style Watch band at $20. Head below for a closer look at the details. more…03:18 pmiOS 26.5 gave Messages app encrypted RCS, here’s how to check it’s working
iOS 26.5 launched earlier this month, with one of the major new features the addition of RCS end-to-end encryption in the Messages app. Here’s how to check it’s enabled on your iPhone and active in a given conversation. more…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…