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- Monday March 30
- 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…07:40 pmNew in iOS 26.5: Notification Forwarding, Apple Intelligence in China
The first beta of iOS 26.5 has arrived, with Apple Intelligence now making its way to users in China, and Notification Forwarding expanding beyond the EU.The first developer beta of iOS 26.5 can now be installed.On Monday, less than a week after iOS 26.4 received its full public release, Apple started the iOS 26.4 beta testing cycle. The iPhone software update has the build number 23F5043g, up from 23E246 on the final version of iOS 26.4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:40 pmiOS 26.5 might add new in-app options for subscriptions
iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrived today for developer testing, and Apple’s release notes indicate that the update will offer new App Store options for in-app subscriptions. more…07:27 pmiPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max: All the biggest rumours so far
Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch in September 2026 featuring several cutting-edge hardware advancements, including the debut of Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, the C2, and a shift to a 2nm manufacturing process for the A20 Pro chip. Other key rumored upgrades include a smaller Dynamic Island with under-display Face ID components and camera improvements that may include variable aperture on the Pro Max and enhanced sensors. Overall, the update looks like a performance and feature refinement rather than a major redesign, but the iPhone 18 Pro is still expected to be a significant release for Apple. Alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Apple is said to be planning to launch the ultra-premium folding iPhone. However, in a change to the usual schedule, the company is expected to shift the launch of the iPhone 18 spring 2027 to keep the spotlight on the Pro series during its traditional September debut. Here’s a quick summary of what all the rumors and leaks say to expect from the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in 2026. What are the biggest upgrades for iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max Pro models launching first in September 2026, base models delayed to spring 2027 Smaller Dynamic Island likely, with some Face ID components under the display Possible variable aperture camera (Pro Max only) New A20 chip (2nm) for performance and efficiency gains Apple’s own C2 modem expected across the lineup Potential satellite internet support, not just emergency use How is iPhone 18 Pro/Max different from iPhone 17 Pro/Max? Split release schedule (Pro first, base later) Smaller or modified Dynamic Island Possible under-display Face ID components New modem (shift away from Qualcomm) Camera experimentation (variable aperture on Pro Max)07:03 pmPaul McCartney may play Apple Park for Apple’s 50th anniversary finale
Apple’s global 50th anniversary celebrations are building toward a potentially historic finale — with strong indications that… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:01 pmiOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places
iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrived today, and with it a new Apple Maps feature for discovering where to go next—dubbed simply ‘Suggested Places.’ more…06:58 pmApple’s new Finder Guy escapades chased away my Monday blues
Macworld Mondays suck. Especially if you just had a really good weekend like me (“Project Hail Mary,” “Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!”). But Monday just got better because Apple has released three new Finder Guy videos on TikTok. Now I have the biggest smile on my face, and I’m feeling like I can tackle my week. One video showcases a downtrodden Finder Guy (like me!) trying to overcome writer’s block (like me!). It ends with a bespectacled Finder Guy, who’s all smiles (like me!). @apple talking to yourself has never been better ♬ original sound – apple Another video shows how to use the Mac’s ringlight to make your FaceTime videos brighter. @apple glamour ♬ original sound – apple A third video is for “Type Bs,” but don’t let that stop you from watching how to use the Stacks feature in the Finder. @apple doesn’t matter how many screenshots you take, the desktop will keep it cute. ♬ original sound – apple The Finder Guy made his debut during the MacBook Neo release in a TikTok slideshow for the MacBook Neo’s specifications. Apple has since posted other videos to TikTok, but new Finder Guy clips didn’t show up until Monday. Clearly, Apple created the character to promote the Mac to TikTok’s audience, which is 78 percent comprised of millennials and Gen Z. We actually don’t know much about Apple’s new mascot. The internet has taken to calling it Finder Guy due to its resemblance to the Finder icon, but we don’t actually know if the character has a gender. It’s also not clear if the narrator in the videos is the voice of the character. Will the character make an appearance at Apple’s 50th anniversary celebration or start popping up outside Apple stores? We’ve sent Apple an email asking for more info (yes, we really did), and we’ll provide updates if we hear anything. In any case, Happy Monday!06:58 pmMeta testing paid Instagram service that lets users secretly view Stories
Meta revealed in January that it plans to test paid versions of Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. Now, in select markets, the first of those premium services is available. more…06:46 pmApple Intelligence finally rolls out in China
Almost a year and a half after introduction in the U.S., it looks like Apple Intelligence is on the cusp of launching in China.Apple Intelligence is finally arriving on devices in ChinaApple Intelligence had a gradual rollout in Western countries, but it hasn't been available in China at all. According to social media posts, Apple Intelligence has gone live in China.Posts, such as from the prominent leaker account L0vetodream, are saying that the availability of Apple Intelligence in China appeared suddenly today. Screenshots shared by the accounts show the Settings app menu for Apple Intelligence & Siri, showing the same layout and general labels as in English-speaking countries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:40 pmiOS 26.5 beta 1 is available now
Macworld The 26.4 updates brought with them a number of improvements across the various operating systems and Apple’s included apps. But they didn’t bring the expected, long overdue improvements to Siri: A new foundation model, on-screen awareness, personal context, and actions across apps. Recent rumors rumors make it seem unlikely that all of those things will appear before the big OS 27 updates in the fall, for which Apple is targeting even bigger Apple Intelligence upgrades. But there is some hope that the iOS 26.5 update will bring at least some of the new Siri to our devices. The first developer beta for the 26.5 updates landed on March 30, and we expect a wide release sometime in late April or early May. What’s new in iOS 26.5 We don’t yet know what features to expect from the final release of iOS 26.5, but we’ll update this section as new features and significant changes are discovered throughout the beta process. iOS 26.5 beta: How to install If you want to test the iOS 26 beta releases but are not a registered developer, follow these steps: Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID. Log in to the Beta Software Program. Click Enroll your iOS device. Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update. In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta. It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update. iOS 26.5: How to install the developer beta You’ll need to be registered as an Apple developer, but a free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app: Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store. Open the app. Tap on Account. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 26 in our iOS 26 superguide.06:12 pmApple Intelligence rolling out now in China, per user reports
Apple Intelligence first launched in the US in October 2024, but now after a nearly 18-month wait, Apple’s AI features appear to be rolling out in China too. more…06:11 pmSave a sweet $20 on Apple’s super-slim Magic Keyboard
This Apple Magic Keyboard deal lets you say goodbye to cables and enjoy a 20% discount on a brilliant wireless keyboard. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:06 pmApple awards rare $200K–$400K bonuses to iPhone designers to stem exodus to OpenAI
Apple has awarded rare retention bonuses to its iPhone hardware designers in an effort to curb a growing wave of departures to AI startups… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:50 pmSave 19% in rare deal on Apple Magic Mouse
Do not miss a rare Apple Magic Mouse deal! Save on the sleek USB-C version for your Mac or iPad to give your setup a boost. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:46 pmFirst iOS 26.5, macOS 26.5 developer betas now available for testing
After the 26.4 releases, Apple is now testing iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 with developers.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple released its 26.4 generation of updates on March 24, making way for new beta builds to be tested. Apple has now started that testing, by supplying developers with the initial betas for the 26.5 generation.The developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 replace the previous generation, which included four beta rounds and a release candidate round on March 18. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:44 pmiPadOS 26.5 beta 1 now available, plus tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, more
Apple has kicked off a new wave of beta software updates today, releasing developer beta 1 for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more. more…05:42 pmApple releases macOS 26.5 beta 1
Apple is rolling out the first macOS 26.5 beta to developers, alongside iOS 26.5 beta 1, iPadOS 26.5 beta 1, and the rest of its operating systems. Here are the details. more…05:38 pmApple releases first iOS 26.5 beta
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 beta for developers. iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrives after the official release of iOS 26.4 for iPhone. more…05:19 pmiPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island might look like this
Leakers are jumping on rumors that the iPhone 18 will introduce a smaller Dynamic Island, this time supplying images supposedly showing the punch-out.Images supposedly showing a smaller Dynamic Island - Image Credit: Early Apple Leaks/Ice UniverseThe Dynamic Island is a software element designed to hide the in-screen holes for the TrueDepth camera array. Many rumors have claimed that it will be smaller for the iPhone 18, as Apple works to make the screen as clear of interruptions as possible.While it's one thing to claim that there will be a smaller Dynamic Island, a group of leakers used the weekend to try and "show" it. All thanks to a bunch of photographs posted to X. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmUK fines Apple subsidiary $516,000 over Russia sanctions breach
Britain said it has issued a £390,000 ($516,000) penalty to Ireland-based Apple Distribution International Limited, a subsidiary of Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.