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- Tuesday March 31
- 02:58 amHow to back up your iPhone & iPad to your Mac before something goes wrong
Backing up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac is the fastest and most reliable way to protect your data, and is especially useful before updates, repairs, or device replacement.How to back up your iPhone and iPad to MacBacking up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac remains the fastest and most complete way to protect your data before updates, repairs, or hardware changes. Apple built local backup support directly into macOS through Finder, allowing full-device backups without relying on an internet connection.Local backups are like full system snapshots, saving your device settings, messages, app data, and media stored on your device. Backing up to iCloud does save your data, but restoring from a Mac is also faster than from because the data transfers directly over USB. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:14 amNinth Circuit unanimously denies Apple’s rehearing requests in Epic Games case
Apple suffered a significant setback in its case against Epic Games today, as the Ninth Circuit denied both of its rehearing petitions. Here are the details. more…01:31 amApple stopped selling 14 products in March, including 3 with no replacements
Apple introduced a ton of new hardware this month. New iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more made for a March to remember. Apple also discontinued a lot of products this month — and not just to make room for new hardware. more…01:19 amApple subsidiary fined in the UK for breaching Russia sanctions rules
The UK has fined an Apple subsidiary more than half a million dollars for breaching Russia sanctions, following the invasion of Ukraine. Here are the details. more…12:38 amiOS 26.5 beta 1: Here are all the new features
Apple released iOS 26.5 beta 1 for developers today. The update doesn’t include any of the highly-anticipated new Siri features, but there are a few changes worth noting. Head below for the full roundup of everything new in iOS 26.5 beta 1. more…Monday March 3011:33 pmWhatsApp is working on a dedicated CarPlay app, available now for beta testers
The latest WhatsApp beta build on TestFlight introduces a native CarPlay app, extending the app’s utility beyond the current voice-based interface. Here are the details. more…11:27 pmThe Epic vs. Apple case won't get a rehearing for App Store fees
Apple's request for a rehearing in its lawsuit with Epic Games over App Store fees has been denied, which means no changes will be made to how external purchases are handled for now.Apple's request for a rehearing has been denied.The battle between Apple and Epic continues, but at least one of Apple's paths to victory may finally be closed for good. Apple hoped to undo a December 2025 decision with an appeal, but that was denied.Apple's request for a rehearing was denied on Monday according to a court filing. It states: "The panel unanimously votes to deny the petition for panel rehearing." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:01 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.