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Apple has published four recordings and a research recap from its 2026 Workshop on Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning & AI. Here are the details. more…
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has approved Apple’s request to seek documents from Samsung in South Korea in its ongoing antitrust case against the Department of Justice. Here are the details. more…
Following changes to Brazil’s betting regulation, Apple now requires a Brazilian betting license for fixed-odds betting apps on the App Store. Here are the details. more…
iOS 26.5 is here, and one of its tentpole features is RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging. Here’s the list of carriers that currently support the new RCS feature. more…
Apple released iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more today. In addition to new features, the updates also include security fixes, including for over 50 vulnerabilities in iOS 26.5 alone. Here are the details. more…
If you have an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods, your nightstand and desk are probably a mess of tangled wires. That’s where a good MagSafe dock aims to help. NOCO is known for building rugged power gear, and it aims to bring that same focus to its new XGrid XDP3 3-in-1 MagSafe charging pad, bringing a premium feel right to your nightstand or desk. more…
For Apple users, managing digital files often feels like a constant battle against storage limits and recurring subscription fees. High-resolution photos, 4K videos, and massive project files add up quickly. While monthly subscriptions might seem manageable at first, they add up significantly over the years. pCloud offers a radically different approach: a robust, secure cloud storage platform you pay for once and keep for life. Right now, pCloud is running a special Family Day promotion. From May 11 through May 24, you can get up to 65% off a Family Lifetime Plan. Better yet, the deal includes pCloud Encryption completely free for life. The Family Plan can be purchased and shared by any group of up to five users, whether friends, students, colleagues, or anyone you consider family. If you want to protect your family’s digital footprint without the hassle of ongoing payments, now is the perfect time to make the switch. more…
Apple shipped its 26.5 software lineup today, including iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, and more. But the company also shipped new updates for older versions of its iPhone, iPad, and Mac software too, including iOS 18.7.9 and more. more…
macOS Tahoe 26.5 was released today for all compatible Macs, and while it’s light on changes, the update does include an interesting new ‘Power control’ setting for Mac desktops. more…
There’s a new version of the multi-platform Apple Developer app out today ahead of WWDC 2026. Apple Developer version 11.0 introduces a Liquid Glass design ahead of iOS 27. more…
iOS 26.5 is now available to everyone after six weeks of beta testing. The update adds fresh wallpapers, new features to Apple Maps, and more. Perhaps most notably, iOS 26.5 adds support for end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging. Apple says the feature, which is still a beta, will roll out gradually over the coming months … more…
Apple has just released watchOS 26.5, the latest software update for Apple Watch. Here’s what’s new in today’s update. more…
Apple’s newest software updates have just been released, including tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Here’s what to expect. more…
Apple is rolling out macOS 26.5 to all Macs compatible with macOS Tahoe. Here’s what’s new. more…
Apple has released iOS 26.5, bringing three key enhancements to your iPhone. The new software update also includes a colorful new wallpaper option and much more. more…
Apple has released iPadOS 26.5, the latest software update that brings a handful of new features to iPad users. Here’s what’s new. more…
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The AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and all-time low on AirPods Max 2 roll on, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with these 32GB M5 MacBook Pro models hitting new all-time lows at up to $350 off the original list prices alongside Apple’s 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $258 off. We also have these M5 MacBook Air deals undercutting Amazon at up to $180 off and the wide-ranging Crutchfield May Black Friday sale with loads of notable in-dash CarPlay gear and rare discounts on the latest Philips Hue Bridge Pro at $79. Head below for a closer look at the details. more…
Want to use your favorite AI chatbot app in the car? iOS 26.4 and later supports voice-based conversational apps, and we’ve already seen several popular iPhone apps update for CarPlay. While not every AI chatbot has a dedicated CarPlay app just yet, widget support can get you pretty close for some of the holdouts. more…
Apple has debuted a new video today to promote the Mac, with students the prime target. It has the tagline ‘Great ideas start here.’ more…
Apple TV’s hit series The Studio has consistently won every major award this season, and now it’s achieved something historic that no comedy ever has before. more…
Apple’s next major software versions are being unveiled at WWDC 2026 on June 8, including the new Vision Pro update, visionOS 27. Here’s what to expect from visionOS 27, per Bloomberg. more…
Problems with Venmo privacy were first highlighted way back in 2018. A security researcher demonstrated how the API could be used to obtain an alarming amount of personal data about users of the digital cash app. A related vulnerability was still in place in 2024 when it was used to highlight potentially embarrassing information about JD Vance. A new report says that the company is very belatedly fixing the problem … more…
We’re less than a month away from Apple announcing iOS 27 at WWDC. A new report today corroborates that Apple is adding a new feature to Safari to help you manage your tabs and stay organized … more…
It’s more than two years since we first started hearing reports about AirPods with cameras and the latest of these seems to suggest we’re getting relatively close to launch. There have so far been conflicting reports about the purpose of the cameras, but Bloomberg does now very clearly indicate that it’s to support Apple intelligence features … more…
Way back in 2020, a patent application revealed that Apple was considering adding Touch ID to the Digital Crown of the Apple Watch. Leaked code last year appeared to suggest that the new feature might be coming soon. However, a leaker with a decent track record now says the company has rejected this idea over cost and battery life concerns … more…
A paid WhatsApp Plus subscription went live in the Android beta last month and it is now slowly rolling out to iPhone users. It’s just gone live for a small number of iOS users and is reportedly rolling out to more accounts over the next few weeks … more…
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Apple debuted iPhone 16e last year at its $599 price point – and it’s been an okay phone since. It got refreshed this year with an A19 chipset, more storage, and MagSafe, but for the most part, its positioning in the market hasn’t really changed. It’s an okay phone at an okay price. It’s been selling decently, but it hasn’t really been a killer appeal to Android users in the same way that MacBook Neo has been for PC users. I think that could change. more…
Introduced in iOS 15, Hide My Email is an iCloud+ feature that does exactly what it says on the tin – you can create an alternative email address for each individual service you sign up for, and easily cut off said email whenever you’d like. It prevents advertisers from having your primary email address, and gives you better inbox control – a total win-win. That said, despite being introduced 5 years ago, the feature hasn’t progressed as much as it realistically could have. Here are my suggestions for how Apple could improve Hide My Email. more…
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