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- 11:01 pmMagSafe Monday: Is the ESR 5-card wallet better than Apple’s FineWoven wallet?
I have tried many MagSafe wallets over the years, and I have yet to find the perfect one. After spending a few weeks with the Apple FineWoven wallet, I decided to swap to ESR’s five-card MagSafe wallet (in black). While the ESR option supports five cards, compared to the three you get with the FineWoven version, it is definitely much thicker. Even with the extra bulk, it has quickly become my current daily carry thanks to its separate ID slots and the ability to hold multiple cards. more…10:30 pmApple steps up crackdown on vibe coding apps, pulls ‘Anything’ from the App Store
As reported by The Information, Apple pulled vibe coding app ‘Anything’ from the App Store last week, citing a self-containment rule from its App Review Guidelines. Here are the details. more…10:04 pmBusyCal 2026.1.3 and BusyContacts 2026.1.3
Adds support for AI-powered scheduling via the Claude Desktop Extension to BusyCal. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 11.5+)10:01 pmZoom Workplace 7.0
Updates the videoconferencing/communication app with a variety of additions and enhancements. (Free, 186.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)09:59 pmAffinity 3.1
Brings some long-requested improvements to the creative suite. (Free, 983 MB, macOS 10.15+)09:58 pmMellel 6.6.5
Introduces a new licensing system to the eponymous word processor. ($69.99 new, free update, 105.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)09:56 pmFirefox 149
Adds built-in VPN capabilities to the Web browser. (Free, 150.1 MB, macOS 10.15+)09:54 pmLaunchBar 6.23
Brings several overall enhancements and substantial improvements to VoiceOver support. ($35 new, free update, 15.4 MB, macOS 12+)09:53 pmApple testing automatic audio switching for third-party accessories in the EU
As it continues to make changes to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, Apple is testing a new framework that brings automatic audio switching to third-party audio accessories. Here are the details. more…09:52 pmDEVONagent Pro 3.11.11
Maintenance update for the research software. (Free/$4.95/$49.95, free updates, various sizes, macOS 11+)09:50 pmScreenFloat 2.3.6
Maintenance update for the screen capture tool with improvements and bug fixes. ($17.99 new, free update, 34 MB, macOS 12.3+)09:48 pmApple Discontinues the Mac Pro for Good
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro with no replacement planned. The move ends a 20-year run for Apple’s most expandable desktop, though the Mac Studio and Thunderbolt 5 have made its PCIe-based expandability largely obsolete.09:05 pmHow to use Grok AI on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Grok, the maximally truthful and witty AI assistant built by xAI, has become one of the most popular AI tools for Apple users. Whether you… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:43 pmApple is more aggressively booting vibe coding apps from the App Store
Apple made vibe coding easier with Xcode integrations, which has allowed the App Store to grow faster than ever. However, it is cracking down on apps that use AI to generate unreviewable code inside the app.Apple remains judge, jury, and executioner of its App Store in the face of vibe coding floodVibe coding isn't a bad thing on its face. It can help seasoned coders navigate through niche problems that lack documentation, or help bring a novice coder's idea to life. Apple uses the technology itself.However, one vibe coding app, called Anything, was booted from the App Store entirely. According to a report from The Information, it isn't entirely clear why that app was kicked while others remained, but it appears related to section 2.5.2 of the developer guidelines that basically prevents apps from making other apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:41 pmiOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories in the EU
Apple is working on support for Live Activities in third-party accessories with iOS 26.5 in Europe, according to new code seen by 9to5Mac. Here are the details. more…08:31 pmiOS 26.5’s Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta
iOS 26.5 beta 1 is now available for developers, with a new Apple Maps feature, hints of a new in-app subscription option, but no signs of Siri upgrades. iOS 26.5 also gives Messages support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging. more…08:10 pmSave $200 on Apple's M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, lowest prices to date
Two 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple's M5 Pro chip are discounted exclusively for AppleInsider readers, delivering the lowest prices on record.Grab the lowest prices ever on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro.Kicking off the sale is the standard 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 Pro chip. Featuring an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, this configuration in Space Black also has 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, giving you additional breathing room to store files compared to the 512GB of storage that was standard in the M4 Pro line.Normally $2,699, AppleInsider readers can pick up the new model for $2,499* using this activation link from a laptop or desktop computer (the offer cannot be activated through B&H's mobile app at this time). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:02 pmBig Tech stocks rout flashing clear turnaround signals as Nasdaq 100 enters correction | Mac Daily NewsBig Tech stocks rout flashing clear turnaround signals as Nasdaq 100 enters correction
Big Tech stocks just suffered a sharp sell-off that has pushed the Nasdaq 100 into correction territory, down 11% from its October peak… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:54 pmApple rolls out macOS Sonoma 14.8.6 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.6 Release Candidates
Less than a week after releasing macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, Apple has now seeded release candidates for their next updates. Here are the details. more…07:49 pmiOS 26.5 beta arrives with no Gemini-powered AI features as focus shifts to iOS 27
It’s safe to say that the Gemini-powered Siri and Apple Intelligence features won’t arrive in beta this month. iOS 26.5 beta 1 was released right on schedule. However, the upgraded AI features are not included. more…