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India finally gets Apple Pay after more than nine years of negotiations
Apple has launched Apple Pay in India for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with Mac support to follow. It follows years of negotiating the country's complex financial legislation. Apple Pay has finally come to India A…
The clever way Apple embedded Face ID beneath the iPhone 18 Pro screen
In the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple has taken one of the next steps toward its long-term vision of the iPhone as a single slab of glass: embedding the Face ID module beneath the display. Achieving this without having the Face ID…
Frames CLI 1.5.0, Now with iPhone 18 Pro and (Experimental) iPhone Duo Support
The updated Frames CLI also supports proportional scaling for iPhone Duo. The Frames CLI – the companion command line interface to my Apple Frames shortcut I released earlier this year – received a 1.5.0 update earlier t…
iPhone 18 Pro & Max Guide: Everything you need to know about the new iPhones
Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now on sale. They retain the 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screen sizes and aluminum unibody design introduced with the previous generation, but Apple has made substantia…
Refreshed HomePod mini, Apple TV and new HomeHub coming on October 13
A new report claims that Apple is planning October 13 for the unveiling of a trio of home products, including the much-awaited HomeHub or HomePod. Mockup of how Apple's Home Hub might look It's already been leaked that…
Get ready: Apple sets iPhone Duo pre-pre-ordering date
Macworld Apple unveiled its late-2026 iPhones (the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and Duo) at a single event earlier this month, but admitted not all of them would be released at the same time. As reported even before t…
How long does Apple support iPads? iPadOS 27, security updates and repair support
Macworld If you own an older iPad – or are considering buying a refurbished iPad – you may be wondering how long Apple will continue to support it and whether you should update to a newer model. Apple has one of th…
Apple’s HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg
Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub, which we’ve been referring to as the HomePad, is set to launch on October 13, according to Bloomberg. The device is said to feature a 6-inch display and a design inspired by the iMac …
Small number of iPhone 18 Pro users report speaker ‘pops’ or ‘clicks’
A small number of iPhone 18 Pro users are reporting an issue where the speaker sometimes “pops” or “clicks,” describing it as a faint sound when doing things like switching apps … more…
Siri may know a lot more, but it’s still not smart
Macworld After years of complaints about its limitations and poor overall performance, Siri finally received its long-overdue AI-centric overhaul with iOS 27. The virtual assistant now has a large language model (LL…
iPhone 18 Pro Max cameras are Apple's best yet, but only when you squint
I'm in the bag for iPhone Duo, but I wanted to test out an iPhone 18 Pro Max camera system before going all in on Apple's foldable. Here's what I learned as I prepare for a potential camera downgrade. iPhone 18 Pro is …
When is Apple’s next event? Dates, rumors, and what to expect
Macworld Apple’s September event may not have been Apple’s final event of 2026 – another launch could be coming in October. Apple typically has four main event windows each year: a spring event, WWDC in June, the iP…
AirPods 5 are less impossible to fix
AirPods 5 finally break Apple’s streak of unrepairable earbuds, but their charging case remains a teardown nightmare. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals…
Apple Pay now rolling out to Axis Bank customers in India [U]
Update, 10:13 p.m. ET: Apple has now confirmed the launch for “customers with Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards.” The original story follows below. Nearly twelve years to the day after Apple first announc…
Bank of America says Meta’s Muse highlights a new risk for Apple’s services revenue
In a new investor note issued today, Bank of America says Meta’s new Muse AI agent highlights how third-party AI agents could increasingly bypass Apple’s ecosystem and threaten its services revenue. Here are the details.…
Apple TV renews French drama ‘Carême’ for season two
Apple TV today announced that French-language drama “Carême” has been renewed for a second season. Here are the details. more…
The most repairable AirPods ever are still a frustrating mess to get into
Apple's AirPods 5 have replaceable batteries in the earbuds, but the charging case remains inaccessible even with the best tools available. Here's how iFixit fared in its latest teardown. AirPods 5 are more repairable,…
John Ternus plans to accelerate Apple product launches
John Ternus reportedly wants to speed up product development and launch more devices more often, with a leaner organization. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos an…
Google bug causes thousands of iPhone apps to crash overnight
After a Firebase bug causes widespread iPhone app crashes, Google rolls out a backend fix (no app updates required). Here’s what happened. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, revie…
3 fastest ways to clear disk space on your Mac
Learn how to clear disk space on your Mac with these simple tips and tools to manage your storage effectively. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Today in Apple history: Logic Pro 7 shows Apple is still serious about creatives
On September 29, 2004, Apple updated its pro-grade music software. The Logic Pro 7 launch showed Cupertino still cared about professionals. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, revi…
Apple finally details all the new tvOS 27 features
At last! Apple finally reveals the full list of tvOS 27 features. Here's everything new, including changes to music, podcasts and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews,…
Our Favorite Indie Apps for iOS 27, Vol. 2
It’s time to get back to our favorite indie apps that take advantage of Apple’s latest OS features. Today, we’re highlighting: Bear, Gentler Streak, The Outsiders, DoMarks, and Cheatsheet Notes. John Bear Bear, the note-…
Apple Music Hall Opens in Battersea Power Station
Source: Apple. Today, Apple announced the opening of Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art live venue in London’s Battersea Power Station. The intimate concert space will offer a unique experience for both artists and fan…
M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The Dream Mac for Local AI Agents
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio. For the past few days, I’ve been testing the (currently) top-of-the-line M5 Ultra Mac Studio with 256 GB of RAM. I’ll cut to the chase: the M5 Ultra Mac Studio is a dream machine for local AI age…
LookAway: The Screen Breaks Your Eyes Deserve [Sponsor]
Hi, I’m Kushagra, the indie developer behind LookAway. It’s very easy to get into the flow, lose track of time, and end up sitting for hours in front of a screen. By the end of the day, your eyes are tired and your shoul…
Unforgetful
I have ADHD. Probably.1 My entire adolescence was defined by forgetting to do my homework, disappointing everyone around me, and being told by every adult that I was lazy, “just” needed to try harder, and wasn’t living u…
TP-Link Deco BE14000 review: more capable whole-home tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7
The TP-Link Deco line offers Wi-Fi 7 at a reasonable price, and the BE68 is a tri-band unit with 10Gbps Ethernet, wired backhaul, and a 6 GHz band for more advanced users. TP-Link Deco BE14000 review My home networking…
How to stop your LG or Samsung smart TV from tracking you
Even when used as a monitor for your Mac, an LG or Samsung smart TV will periodically capture what's on screen and send it to company servers. Here's how to stop that terrible behavior. Smart TVs can double as silent s…
Retreating to Safety
Ten years ago, Apple’s Phil Schiller surprised Apple enthusiasts and developers by walking out on stage at John Gruber’s The Talk Show Live WWDC event and giving an open, human, honest interview to a somewhat jaded commu…
Ten years of Overcast: A new foundation
Today, on the tenth anniversary of Overcast 1.0, I’m happy to launch a complete rewrite and redesign of most of the iOS app, built to carry Overcast into the next decade — and hopefully beyond. Like podcasts better than …
The Overcast Redesign: Part One
Overcast’s latest update (2022.2) brings the largest redesign in its nearly-eight-year history, plus many of the most frequently requested features and lots of under-the-hood improvements. I’m pretty proud of this one. F…
Deals: Get the Apple Pencil 2 for $109.99 ($19 Off) and 512GB M1 MacBook Air for $1,099.99 ($149 Off)
Today we're tracking a pair of deals, one on the Apple Pencil 2 and one on the 2020 M1 MacBook Air. These sales include the current best price online for the Apple Pencil 2, and an all-time low price on the MacBook Air. …
Deals: Amazon Takes $149 Off 2020 MacBook Air Models, Starting at $849.99 for 256GB
Amazon today is offering the 512GB M1 MacBook Air for $1,099.99, down from $1,249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on this model of the 2020 MacBook Air, and it's available in Gold and Silver. Note: MacRu…
Deals: Amazon Drops Price of 256GB M1 MacBook Air to New Low of $849.99 ($149 Off)
Amazon today introduced new low prices on the M1 MacBook Air for both 256GB and 512GB storage options. To start, you can get the 256GB model for $849.99, down from an original price of $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an a…
Deals: All-Time Low Prices Return to Apple's M1 MacBook Pro, Starting at $1,099.99 for 256GB
Amazon this week has the M1 MacBook Pro on sale in both 256GB and 512GB configurations, including a return to record low prices for both models. Prices start at $1,099.99 for the 256GB MacBook Pro, down from $1,299.00. Y…
Deals: Take Up to $199 Off Apple's M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air at Best Buy and Amazon
Best Buy and Amazon are both offering great deals on numerous models of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air today, including a handful of record low deals on the latest Apple notebooks. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate par…
Deals: Get Apple's 512GB M1 Mac Mini for Record Low of $799 on Amazon ($100 Off)
A record low discount has returned to Apple's 512GB M1 Mac mini today on Amazon. You can get this model for $799.00, down from its original price of $899.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When y…