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- 07:36 amApple to roll out critical iOS 18 update for iPhones that didn’t upgrade
Apple will push a rare iOS 18 update to patch a critical security flaw — DarkSword — on iPhones that haven’t upgraded to iOS 26. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:35 amApple celebrates its 50th anniversary with special animated homepage
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple has updated its website homepage today with a special animation video that features some of the company’s most iconic creations. The sketch art animation depicts the original Mac, the iMac, the iPod, the App Store, the Watch, iPhone 17 Pro, Vision Pro and more in a sketch art illustrative style. more…03:55 amApple confirms iOS 18 update to patch DarkSword exploit for users who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26 | 9 to 5 MacApple confirms iOS 18 update to patch DarkSword exploit for users who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26
According to Wired, Apple will release an iOS 18 update on Wednesday morning to patch vulnerabilities exploited by the DarkSword hack. Here’s what that means. more…03:07 amComputing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 50 years ago, today
The Apple of 1976 is unrecognizable compared to today's gigantic corporation, and yet key early decisions by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and more, are still having their effect today, half a century later.Steve Jobs with the original Macintosh, made eight years after Apple's foundingApple has long had a reputation for never looking back, and it's usually justified. "Let's go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday," said Steve Jobs in an interview that has long been lost, but is forever quoted in motivational speeches.He was consistent about this even when talking about himself and his work, though. "[Technology] is not a field where one paints a painting that will be looked at for centuries," he said in 1994, "or where one builds a church that will be looked at, admired, and looked at in astonishment for centuries." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:05 amApple TV: Brandon Sanderson reveals Mistborn pre-production details
In a video released today to his YouTube channel, Brandon Sanderson shared an exciting update on the progress of the Mistborn adaptation for Apple TV. Here are the details. more…02:38 amReport: Apple less exposed as Iran war threatens India’s smartphone exports
Nikkei Asia reports that while Apple is less exposed to potential export disruptions out of India, shipments that rely on Middle East trade hubs could face significant declines in the coming weeks. Here are the details. more…02:33 amAudit your subscriptions this April Fool's and stop wasting money
It's April Fool's Day, so it's a great time to make sure you're not getting tricked out of your hard-earned cash and cancel those subscriptions you've forgotten about. Here's how to do it.Why and how you should audit your subscriptionsDigital hygiene, the practice of keeping a clean, safe digital footprint, is critical for anyone who uses the internet — which is pretty much everyone. Many things fall under the digital hygiene umbrella, from responsible email management to removing your data from data brokerage companies' websites.There are many digital hygiene tasks you should do at least twice a year. For instance, you're probably going to want to check to make sure none of your passwords have wound up in a data breach. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsTuesday March 3111:52 pmG-Raid Project 2 review: High-quality enterprise storage
The 52TB G-Raid Project 2 is costly, yes, but it provides a large amount of reliable and well-supported storage for your Mac, plus fast access speeds for serious data warehousing needs.G-Raid Project 2 reviewIt's been interesting watching storage trends over the last two decades. In that span, we've gone from 250GB hard drives being enough, to multi-terabyte drives a few years later.Then we all went back down to lower capacity, but very high speed SSDs being the order of the day. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:47 pmAirTag 2 gets its first firmware update since January launch
In addition to a firmware update for the new AirPods Max 2, which are set to hit the shelves tomorrow (and we have already reviewed), Apple also rolled out a firmware update to the AirTag 2 earlier today. Here are the details. more…11:18 pmOllama adopts MLX for faster AI performance on Apple silicon Macs
One of the best tools to run AI models locally on a Mac just got even better. Here’s why, and how to run it. more…11:00 pmRunning local models on Macs gets faster with Ollama's MLX support
Apple Silicon Macs get a performance boost thanks to better unified memory usage.10:35 pmApple among US firms Iran labels ‘terrorist companies’ as it threatens attacks
As reported by CBS News, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vowed to start attacking US-based tech and finance companies in the Mideast starting tomorrow. Here are the details. more…10:14 pmApple CEO Tim Cook delivered speech & rung Nasdaq Opening Bell Tuesday
As a part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, Apple was invited to remotely ring in the Nasdaq Opening Bell. CEO Tim Cook did the honors and gave a speech from Apple Park.Apple's executive team gathered for the opening bell. Image source: NasdaqApple has spent the previous week celebrating its 50th anniversary with concerts at Apple stores around the world. Paul McCartney will conclude Apple's 50th anniversary celebrations Wednesday evening.In the meantime, Apple CEO Tim Cook, surrounded by his top executives, rung in the Nasdaq Opening Bell Wednesday from Apple Park. He was presented with an award and plaque after giving a brief speech. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:08 pmReport: Apple set to outperform broader notebook market amid worsening shipment outlook | 9 to 5 MacReport: Apple set to outperform broader notebook market amid worsening shipment outlook
TrendForce has revised its 2026 notebook shipment forecast downward, with Apple standing out as the exception. Here are the details. more…10:08 pmReport: Apple set to outperform broader notebook market amid worsening shipment outlook | 9 to 5 MacReport: Apple set to outperform broader notebook market amid worsening shipment outlook
TrendForce has revised its 2026 notebook shipment forecast downward, with Apple standing out as the exception. Here are the details. more…10:08 pmReport: Apple set to outperform broader notebook market amid worsening shipment outlook | 9 to 5 MacReport: Apple set to outperform broader notebook market amid worsening shipment outlook
TrendForce has revised its 2026 notebook shipment forecast downward, with Apple standing out as the exception. Here are the details. more…09:48 pmGet PDF Expert for Mac at 42% off: The Apple Editors’ Choice PDF editor you need
PDF Expert will streamline your PDF editing and management. Get a lifetime subscription to this PDF editor for Mac for just $79.97 (42% off). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:25 pmOscar nominee Stellan Skarsgård to star in untitled Apple TV thriller series
Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) is set to star alongside Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault) in an upcoming untitled international thriller series for Apple TV. Here’s what we know about it so far. more…09:13 pmOpenAI's ChatGPT now available hands-free via CarPlay with iOS 26.4
Apple CarPlay users will now be able to communicate with ChatGPT on-the-go, using only their voice. An app update and iOS 26.4 are required.ChatGPT can now be used via Apple CarPlay on iOS 26.4 or later.With the release of the iOS 26.4 update on March 24, Apple introduced support for AI agents within CarPlay. To be more specific, the iPhone maker released a new CarPlay entitlement category for voice-driven conversational apps.The move effectively enabled third-party AI to function within CarPlay, reducing users' reliance on Siri. OpenAI's ChatGPT has now become one of the first AI-related applications to take advantage of the new CarPlay entitlement, which is only delivered with Apple's approval. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:55 pmWatch Tim Cook ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell as part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations | 9 to 5 MacWatch Tim Cook ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell as part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Earlier today, Tim Cook remotely rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell from Apple Park, where he also gave a short speech. Here’s what he said. more…