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Commerce Secretary says US opposes Apple buying Chinese memory chips
The Wall Street Journal reports that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Apple not to turn to Chinese memory chips as the company looks for alternatives to alleviate the ongoing global supply shortage. Here ar…
Jungle Shot 11 Music Videos in Four Days with Apple Creator Studio
Source: Apple. Today, Jungle released their fifth studio album, Sunshine. Alongside the release, Apple published a look at how the band used Apple Creator Studio to film 11 music videos in just four days, an impressive f…
WhatsApp working on customizable emoji reaction sets on iOS
New references in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS suggest users may soon be able to replace the app’s standard set of emoji reactions with their own selection. Here are the details.
Apple adds new MacBook Air configs, iPhone 16 Plus models, more to refurb store
Apple has expanded its Certified Refurbished Store this week with a handful of new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro configurations. It also includes unique iPhone 16 Plus models, Apple Watch, and more.
ChatGPT subscribers can now open and edit Google Drive files from inside the chat
ChatGPT is rolling out a deeper integration with Google Drive, allowing users to add Google Drive files to their ChatGPT Library and edit documents without leaving the chat. Here are the details.
Missing the bigger picture: Apple pulls down ad in Milan after children's rights group complains
Someone missed the point of an iPhone billboard, prompting Apple to pull the advertisement down after it was accused of normalizing "electronic babysitting." Image credit: La Repubblica Apple has removed one of its bil…
These AI tools make my life much easier on the Mac
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago …
Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: ‘I hope people say I was a good and decent man’
Tim Cook has entered his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1. In an interview with CBS News this week, Cook reflected on his “legacy” as Apple CEO.
Podcast Rewind: Folding iPhone Possibilities, Portable Gaming on a Folding Phone, a Headphone Problem, and Classic Game Revivals
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, John is joined by Christoper Lawley to discuss uses for a folding iPhone and Parchment, Lawley’s daily agenda app. On AppStories+, John…
Apple is finally bringing its own AI model to China — with Alibaba’s help
Apple’s China AI deal with Alibaba finally clears regulators, and it shows exactly how much control Apple gave up in the country. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-t…
ChatGPT just learned to watch everything you do on your Mac
ChatGPT Computer History tracks your Mac activity to build a searchable timeline, no screenshots involved. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
How classic console games are coming to the Mac without emulation
Players can now play classic console games natively on Mac thanks to a growing scene of fan-made decompilations and recompilations. Here's how to get started. Image credit: Nintendo If you've been around the block a ti…
Get the time without even looking at your Apple Watch
You can read the time without even looking at your Apple Watch using a little-known feature called Taptic Time. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple just declared the one-time ‘future of the smartphone’ obsolete
Macworld Ten years ago, Apple announced the iPhone X with the message “The future is here.” Now, this important landmark in the history of the iPhone is officially obsolete. What does “obsolete” mean to Apple? When …
Save $300 on this monster 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro right now
Macworld Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro View Deal We all know that Apple’s Mac prices have gone up, but today’s deal provides a bit of relief. Amazon is selling the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB of storage for $2…
It's begun - US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps
Apple has begun selling ads on Apple Maps and is offering incentives to advertisers to get it going. Just don't bother if you're a plumber or politician. Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2…
Apple TV this week: Season 2 of ‘Women in Blue (Las Azules)’ is now streaming
Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV…
Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM gets $300 price cut
Amazon's MacBook Pro sale delivers price drops on every 2026 model, with this best-selling configuration $300 off heading into the weekend. Save $300 on a best-selling M5 Pro MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple The $300 …
Hands-On with Computer History: OpenAI’s Take on Agent Memory
Late yesterday, OpenAI revealed the sort of automation catnip I love: Computer History. It’s a new feature for Pro, Business, and Enterprise subscribers that creates continuity for ChatGPT and Codex by converting the act…
AirPods Pro rumor roundup: Infrared cameras, gesture recognition, more
Apple's AirPods Pro may get a massive upgrade soon, with one version including infrared cameras and improved AI. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about what's coming and when. Apple's AirPods Pro 4 might introduce…
Today in Apple history: Tide turns against Apple in war with Microsoft
On August 14, 1991, a judge's ruling dealt a major blow to Apple's legal case over the WIndows UI. Thus began Apple's big 1990s decline. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews…
Replace basic voice typing with context-aware dictation for just $59.99
This AI-powered dictation app turns natural speech into polished writing on Mac, iPhone and more. Save on lifetime access to Contextli. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews,…
iOS 27 beta leaks all 6 new models in Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup
Macworld On Monday, Apple released iOS 27 beta 5 to developers on Monday after a weeklong delay, bringing another round of changes and refinements ahead of the update’s public release next month. But hidden inside t…
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…
iPhone Ultra, OpenAI's Alexa Dot, & AI costs on the AppleInsider Podcast
The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast. New iPhones are jus…
Macworld Podcast: Folding phones and the iPhone Ultra
Macworld We are weeks away from the unveiling of what is likely to be called the iPhone Ultra, Apple’s first major change tot he iPhone form factor in ages and first folding phone ever. We’ve got our video product A…
iPhone X is officially obsolete after changing Apple forever
Apple marked the iconic iPhone X as obsolete, ending official hardware support for the device that reshaped the iPhone lineup. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos …
Big Walk: A Good Hang with Friends
I dove into Big Walk with no expectations at all. I’d seen trailers leading up to the launch and knew that it was a co-op puzzle game from House House, the makers of Untitled Goose Game, but that was about it. And becaus…
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…