Deals: Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $99, M2 MacBook Air for $799, iPad mini 7 for $399
Amazon is back at it with some great spring deals, ranging from big discounts on M2 MacBook Air, iPad mini 7, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 10, AirTags, and more. If you’re shopping for some Apple gear, check out these great deals. Apple Watch Series 10 – $299 (down from $399) Apple … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/26/deals-a … ⌘ Read more

Easily Create MacOS Virtual Machines with VirtualBuddy
VirtualBuddy offers a simple way to quickly virtualize MacOS (and Linux) on any Apple Silicon Mac, offering an easy method for developers, enthusiasts, and the curious to run multiple instances of MacOS on their Mac. And VirtualBuddy is speedy with great performance, plus it’s free and open source, so you can easily explore the world … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/26/easily-create-macos-virtual-machines-with-virt … ⌘ Read more

WWDC 2025 Starts January 9, iOS 19 & MacOS 16 Expected to Debut
Apple has announced that their annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) will be held online from June 9 to June 13, 2025. There’s also set to be a special event in Cupertino California at the Apple Park campus on June 9. Typically these special events are when Apple debuts upcoming operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/25/wwdc-2025-starts-january-9-ios-19- … ⌘ Read more

Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform medically certified hearing test
One of the most hyped new features Apple announced last year was the potential to use the existing Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform a hearing test - and that feature is rolling out in Australia today. ⌘ Read more

Apple AirPods can now be used as hearing aids in Australia
From Wednesday, users with a set of $400 AirPods Pro 2 can self-administer a hearing test and use their earbuds as an over-the-counter hearing aid. ⌘ Read more

Release Candidate of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the Release Candidate builds of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4. Release Candidate (RC) builds are typically the last version of a beta cycle before the software gets issued to the general public, indicating that final versions of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4 are coming soon, possibly … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/ … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $100, AirPods Pro 2 for $170
Amazon is back with some more great deals on Apple gear, this time taking $100 off the price of Apple Watch Series 10, $30 off AirPods 4, and knocking $80 off the price of AirPods Pro 2. Why pay full price when you don’t have to? Check out the deals and enjoy. Apple Watch Series … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/24/deals-apple-watch-10-for-299-airpods-4-for-100-airpods-pro-2-for-170 … ⌘ Read more

Spanish Wii Hacker Turned Trans Cartoon VTuber Quits Linux Apple Silicon Development
Last month, the lead developer (a Spanish man) of Asahi Linux quit. ⌘ Read more

Deals: M3 MacBook Air 13″ 24GB / 512GB for $1099
Sure Apple just spec-bumped the MacBook Air to have an M4 chip, but if you don’t mind having the M3 chip instead, you can get a whopping 27% off the original retail price of an upgraded model with 24GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. This is still a fantastic Mac and has the M3 chip … Read More ⌘ Read more

Budget phone wars: The three cheaper Androids taking on Apple’s $1000 iPhone 16e
Google has just unveiled its new cut-price Pixel phone to join a crowded field. ⌘ Read more

Deals: EarPods Wired Headphones for $16, M3 iPad Air for $549, & More
While AirPods are wildly popular and completely wireless, there’s a growing movement of people who like to use more traditional wired headphones instead of wireless, whether it’s with their iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Many people even prefer the wired headphones over wireless for various reasons. Apple still produces the classic white wired Apple EarPods headphones … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more

Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones
Article URL: https://ericmigi.com/blog/apple-restricts-pebble-from-being-awesome-with-iphones/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43401245

Points: 507

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Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399, Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, Apple Studio Display for $1299
Amazon is back at it again with some more great discounts on select Apple gear. This time they’re knocking $100 off the price of iPad mini 7, $300 off the Apple Studio Display, $70 off Apple Watch Series 10, and $30 off a pack of AirTags 4-pack. Check out the deals and grab what interests … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/17/deals-ipad-mini-7-for-39 … ⌘ Read more

Beta 4 of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Testing
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4, all of which are set to be fairly minor software updates but do include a handful of new features, and will also include the usual round of bug fixes and security enhancements. New features currently being tested in these … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/17/beta-4-of-ios-18-4-ipados-18-4 … ⌘ Read more

Apple’s long-lost hidden recovery partition from 1994 has been found
In 1994, a single Macintosh Performa model, the 550, came from the factory with a dedicated, hidden recovery partition that contained a System 7 system folder and a small application that would be set as bootable if the main operating system failed to boot. This application would then run, allowing you to recover your Mac using the system folder inside the recovery partition. This feature was app … ⌘ Read more

Microsoft accidentally cares about its users, releases update that unintentionally deletes Copilot from Windows
It’s rare in this day and age that proprietary operating system vendors like Microsoft and Apple release updates you’re more than happy to install, but considering even a broken clock is right twice a day, we’ve got one for you today. Microsoft released KB5053598 (OS Build 26100.3476) which “addresses security i … ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirTags 4-pack for $65, Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $99
Amazon is back with some more great deals on Apple products, beginning with a big discount on AirTags, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and Apple Pencil Pro. Let’s check them out. AirTags are very useful personal trackers that have myriad uses from keeping an eye on your dog, cat, luggage, backpack, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/12/deals-airtags-4-pack-for-65-apple … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.3.2 Update Released with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.3.2 for iPhone and ipadOS 18.3.2 for iPad. The updates are focused on security patches and bug fixes, and do not include any new features. Separately, there are updates available for Mac as MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2, Safari 18.3.1 for Ventura and Sonoma, tvOS 18.3.1 for Apple TV, and visionOS 3.2.3 for … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2 Update Released with Fixes for Bugs & Security Issues
MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2 has been released by Apple for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The update includes important bug fixes and security patches, and Apple recommends installing the update on all eligible devices. If your Mac is running macOS Ventura or macOS Sonoma, you will find an update to Safari 18.3.1 available instead … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03 … ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirPods 4 for $99, AirPods Pro 2 for $169, Apple Watch 10 for $299
More great Apple deals are on tap from Amazon today, including big discounts on AirPods and Apple Watch Series 10. Let’s take a look! AirPods 4 are on sale for just $99, cutting 22% off the $129 retail price. These are wildly popular headphones for a reason, and not just because of the iconic stylish … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/10/deals-airpods-4-for-99-airpods-pro-2-for-169-app … ⌘ Read more

DOJ Says Google Must Sell Chrome, Can Keep AI
Plus: No more default Search Engine payments to Mozilla or Apple. ⌘ Read more

3rd Beta of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
Apple has released the third beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and iPadOS 18.4, for users who are participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These beta builds are working on a variety of new features and capabilities, including refinements to Apple Intelligence, the controversial and frustrating sorted Mail Categories … [Read More](https://osxdai … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $299, M2 MacBook Air for $699, AirPods Pro 2 for $170
Amazon is offering some all-time-low prices on some fantastic Apple products right now, including the latest Apple Watch Series 10 for just $299 (down from $399 retail), AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid functionality for just $169.99 (down from $249), and the M2 MacBook Air 13″ 16GB / 256GB model for just $699. What’s not … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/07/de … ⌘ Read more

M4 MacBook Air with Dual Display Support, & Spec-bumped Mac Studio Released by Apple
Apple has released updated MacBook Air and Mac Studio models with spec bumps, and a new color option for the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air gains the M4 chip and is now available in a new light blue color option that Apple calls ‘sky blue’. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio gains the M4 Max and M3 … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/m4-macbook-air-with-dual-displa … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Studio Display for $1299, Apple Watch Series 10 for $329
Amazon is back with some great deals again, this time offering the fantastic 27″ Apple Studio Display for just $1299, and the Apple Watch Series 10 for just $329. Why pay full price when you don’t have to? Apple Studio Display 27″ for $1299 (down from $1599) The Apple Studio Display is a gorgeous Retina … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/deals-apple-studio-display-for-1299-apple-watch-ser … ⌘ Read more

M4 MacBook Air with Dual Display Support, & Spec-bumped Mac Studio Released by Apple
Apple has released updated MacBook Air and Mac Studio models with spec bumps, and a new color option for the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air gains the M4 chip and is now available in a new light blue color option that Apple calls ‘sky blue’. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio gains the M4 Max and M3 … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/m4-macbook-air-with-dual-displa … ⌘ Read more

Apple M3 Ultra
Article URL: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-reveals-m3-ultra-taking-apple-silicon-to-a-new-extreme/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43266453

Points: 510

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Updated iPad Air with M3 Chip Released by Apple
Apple has given the iPad Air lineup a spec-bump update to include M3 chips, but otherwise the new iPad Air remains pretty much the same as the previous M2 model. The updated iPad Air with M3 chip features the same 12 megapixel front and rear camera with Center Stage on the front camera, Touch ID … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4 are available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for the Apple operating system suite. The latest beta builds continue to refine Apple Intelligence features, add a new Ambient music feature from Control Center, and for iPadOS and MacOS include the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/03/beta-2-of- … ⌘ Read more

Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399
Amazon has returned with more great deals on Apple products, including taking $100 off the all-new iPad mini 7, taking 18% off the Apple Watch Series 10, and getting an AirTags 4-pack for just $70. Check out the deals! iPad mini 7 – $399 (down from $499) iPad mini 7 features the A17 processor with … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4 are available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for the Apple operating system suite. The latest beta builds continue to refine Apple Intelligence features, add a new Ambient music feature from Control Center, and for iPadOS and MacOS include the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/03/beta-2-of- … ⌘ Read more

Apple’s Software Quality Crisis
Article URL: https://www.eliseomartelli.it/blog/2025-03-02-apple-quality

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43243075

Points: 501

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Why a Chinese gadget maker beat Apple on electric vehicles
While the US tech giant has burned over $16 billion in its failed attempt to make an electric car, this Chinese phone maker is pumping out thousands of vehicles. ⌘ Read more

The latest budget iPhone cuts a few corners, but is it still worth buying?
Apple’s new phone – the iPhone 16e – doesn’t have the latest cameras, faster charging or a brighter display, but it will leave you with an extra $400 in your pocket. ⌘ Read more

Deals: iPad 10th Gen for $279, AirTags 4-pack for $68
Amazon is offering the 10th generation iPad at a 20% discount, taking the price down to $279 from the $349 retail price from Apple. The iPad 10th gen model features a modern design, 10.9″ Retina LCD display, A14 chip, Touch ID on the power button, 64GB base storage, 12MP front and back cameras, all day … Read More ⌘ Read more

Apple Shareholders Vote to Continue Illegal DEI Practices
“Apple may need to make DEl changes in the future as the legal landscape evolves,” says Apple CEO Tim Cook. ⌘ Read more

Fun: Name Your Own Gulf Map for Gulf of America / Mexico
WARNING: My name is Jamie, and I have a sense of humor. This post is for fun and the aforementioned humor. Before proceeding any further, let’s understand what “humor” means so that any potential outrage addicts don’t have a meltdown. Here’s what the Apple Dictionary app defines Humor as; “the quality of being amusing” Now, … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, and M2 MacBook Air for $799
Amazon is offering a great deal on the latest model Apple Watch Series 10, the M2 MacBook Air, and AirTags 4-pack, don’t miss these if you’re in the market for some new Apple gear. Apple Watch Series 10 – $329 (down from $399) Apple Watch Series 10 is discounted 18% on Amazon, available in a … Read More ⌘ Read more

Xcode phones home a lot, and that should worry you
I’ve saved the worst for last. For some reason, Xcode phones home to appstoreconnect.apple.com every time I open an Xcode project. This also appears to be unnecessary, and I experience no problems after denying the connections in Little Snitch, so I do! I assume that the connections send identifying information about the Xcode project to Apple, otherwise why even make the connections when opening a project? And all of these connect … ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid Feature for $199
Amazon is offering $50 off the AirPods Pro 2 with clinical grade hearing aid features, as well as some great deals on Apple Watch Series 10, AirTags 4-pack, the M2 MacBook Air, and M2 iPad Air in 13″ and 11″ sizes. Check out the deals below, and enjoy the savings from Amazon! AirPods Pro 2 … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Turn Off AMBER Alerts on Apple Watch & iPhone
AMBER alerts are well intentioned and aim to help locate missing children, but can also be incredibly disruptive and jarring, thus many iPhone and Apple Watch users might want to disable AMBER alerts on their devices. By turning off AMBER alerts, you will avoid the sudden screeching loud alarm sound that is disruptive to whatever … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/24/how-to-turn-off-amber-alerts-on-apple-watch-iphone/ … ⌘ Read more

Show HN: I built an app to stop me doomscrolling by touching grass
i wanted to change the habit of reaching for my phone in the morning and doomscrolling away an hour so i built an app to help me. now i have to literally touch grass before accessing my most distracting apps

the app is built in swiftui, uses the screen time apis provided by apple and google vision to recognise grass or not

i’d love to get your thoughts on the concept.

Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43158660](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43 … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, $100 Off iPad Air, M2 MacBook Air for $799, $70 AirTags 4-pack
Amazon continues to offers fantastic deals on various Apple products, and right now you can get 18% off the Apple Watch Series 10, $100 off M2 iPad Air models, the M2 MacBook Air for just $799 (down $200 from $999), or a 4-pack of AirTag trackers for just $70. What’s not to like about that? … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/21/deal … ⌘ Read more

Beta 1 of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Beta Testers
Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new beta updates look to add some additional features to Apple Intelligence for all eligible devices, add the polarizing Mail Categories feature from iPhone to iPad, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/2 … ⌘ Read more

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43128253

Points: 843

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Leaked Recording Confirms Apple’s Discriminatory DEI Hiring Policies
Apple VP of Engineering, Jon Andrews, on refusing to hire for a management role “until we find a diverse slate”: “This is super important because… ⌘ Read more

Apple reveals new iPhone
Technology expert Trevor Long speaks on Apple’s new iPhone 16e. ⌘ Read more

iPhone 16e Released by Apple
Apple has released a new entry level model iPhone, dubbed iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e replaces the iPhone SE in the lineup, and introduces a modernized design along with some nice updated features for a low-end model, along with a higher price tag. iPhone 16e includes a 6.1″ OLED display with PWM (replacing the 4.7″ … Read More ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new low-cost iPhone 16e
The new device is presented as having most of the features available in the iPhone 16, but for $400 less. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new low-cost iPhone 16e
The new device represents the biggest change in the history of Apple’s low-end iPhone but lacks some of the features found on pricier versions. ⌘ Read more