Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the Crown Jewels display. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the Crown Jewels display. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the Crown Jewels display. ⌘ Read more
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I don't know what this fruit is called! The waiter at breakfast told me the Vietnamese name but I've since forgotten 😂 Media
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it’s not an apple and it’s not a guava
India Reviews Telecom Industry Proposal For Always-On Satellite Location Tracking
India is weighing a proposal to mandate always-on satellite tracking in smartphones for precise government surveillance – an idea strongly opposed by Apple, Google, Samsung, and industry groups. Reuters reports: For years, the [Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s] administration has been concerned its agencies do no … ⌘ Read more
QuickTime Turns 34
On Dec. 2, QuickTime turned 34, and despite its origins in Apple’s chaotic 1990s (1991 to be exact), “it’s still the backbone of video on our devices,” writes Macworld’s Jason Snell. That includes MP4 and Apple’s immersive video formats for Vision Pro. From the report: By the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, digital audio had been thoroughly integrated into Macs. (PCs needed add-on cards to do much more than issue beeps.) The next frontier was … ⌘ Read more
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I don't know what this fruit is called! The waiter at breakfast told me the Vietnamese name but I've since forgotten 😂 Media
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@prologic@twtxt.net @bender@twtxt.net Reminds me of an apple, too. :-)
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I don't know what this fruit is called! The waiter at breakfast told me the Vietnamese name but I've since forgotten 😂 Media
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@prologic@twtxt.net that some kind of apple native to the area. Mum grows a tree of it, I will ask her for the Vietnamese name.
Belle Gibson drama tops 2026 AACTA nominations
Apple Cider Vinegar, a partly fictionalised retelling of accused wellness scammer Belle Gibson’s public fall from grace, leads this years AACTA nominations. ⌘ Read more
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@prologic@twtxt.net looks like a tiny green apple to me 😅 … but this site says maybe a Guava
Russia Blocks Roblox, Apple’s FaceTime
Russia has blocked Apple’s FaceTime and the gaming platform Roblox as part of a broader crackdown on foreign tech platforms. CBC News reports: Both restrictions are part of an accelerating clampdown on foreign tech platforms: In the case of FaceTime, Russian authorities allege it is being used for criminal activity, while Roblox was accused of distributing extremist materials and “LGBT propaganda.” Th … ⌘ Read more
Linux 6.19 Brings Temperature Monitoring For The Steam Deck APU, Apple Silicon SMC
The many hardware monitoring (HWMON) subsystem updates were merged today for Linux 6.19 that is predominantly around delivering new hardware support… ⌘ Read more
Subaru Owners Are Ticked About In-Car Pop-Up Ads For SiriusXM
Subaru owners are reporting full-screen SiriusXM pop-up ads appearing on their infotainment systems while driving – sometimes even overriding Apple CarPlay. Subaru says the ads appear only twice a year, but frustrated drivers argue the practice is distracting, unsafe, and a sign of an industry trend that’s likely to get worse. The Drive reports: At le … ⌘ Read more
Meta Poaches Apple Design Exec Alan Dye
Apple’s longtime human-interface chief Alan Dye is leaving to lead a new creative studio at Meta’s Reality Labs, where he’ll shape AI-driven design for devices like smart glasses and VR headsets. Dye will be replaced by Steve Lemay, who has had “a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999,” according to a statement Apple CEO Tim Cook gave Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. TechCrunch … ⌘ Read more
Release Candidate of iOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, Available for Testing
A Release Candidate (RC) build of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and MacOS Tahoe 26.2, have been released to those users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. With the issuing of a Release Candidate build, it’s likely the final versions of these operating system versions will arrive next week. The new versions … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/20 … ⌘ Read more
India Pulls Its Preinstalled iPhone App Demand
India has withdrawn its order requiring Apple and other smartphone makers to preinstall the government’s Sanchar Saathi app after public backlash and privacy concerns. AppleInsider reports: On November 28, the India Ministry of Communication issued a secret directive to Apple and other smartphone manufacturers, requiring the preinstallation of a government-backed app. Less than a we … ⌘ Read more
Watch Charlie Brown Christmas for Free on December 13 & 14 with Apple TV
The Christmas classic movie “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be free to watch on the Apple TV service on the weekend of December 13 and 14. The classic cartoon follows a child who is upset about the commercialization of Christmas, and features the entire Snoopy gang. It’s a family favorite, and many people have fond … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/12/03/watch-charlie-brown-chris … ⌘ Read more
Apple To Resist India Order To Preload State-Run App As Political Outcry Builds
Apple does not plan to comply with India’s mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app that cannot be disabled. According to Reuters, the order “sparked surveillance concerns and a political uproar” after it was revealed on Monday. From the report: In the wake of the criticism, India’s tel … ⌘ Read more
Watch the Fun Apple Holiday 2025 Commercial: A Critter Carol
Apple has launched their official 2025 holiday advertisement for the season. This years commercial comes in at 2 minutes and features two friends taking a snowy hike, one of whom drops their iPhone into the snow, which is soon picked up by a forest creature, who proceeds to gather even more forest creatures to use … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/12/02/watch-the-fun-apple-holiday-2025-commercial-a-critter-c … ⌘ Read more
Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure
Apple’s longtime AI chief John Giannandrea is retiring, with former Microsoft and Google AI leader Amar Subramanya stepping in to take over. MacRumors notes the retirement comes after the company’s repeated delays in delivering its revamped Siri and internal turmoil that led to an AI team exodus. From the report: Giannandrea will serve as an advisor between now and 2026, with former Micro … ⌘ Read more
India Orders Mobile Phones Preloaded With Government App To Ensure Cyber Safety
An anonymous reader shares a report: India’s telecoms ministry has privately asked all smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cyber security app, a government order showed, a move set to spark a tussle with Apple, which typically dislikes such directives.
[…] The November 28 order, seen … ⌘ Read more
Apple HFS/HFS+ File-System Drivers Receive Corruption Fixes & More For Linux 6.19
It was just earlier this year that Linux developers considered dropping the Apple HFS and HFS+ file-system drivers from the mainline Linux kernel for being unmaintained. But then some new developers stepped up to maintain the drivers and there has been new HFS/HFS+ file-system patches each kernel cycle since. With the now in-development Linux 6.19 kernel there are some nice year-end clean-ups to these file-system drivers… ⌘ Read more
Linux 6.18 Features From Apple M2 To Sheaves, DM-PCACHE & More Intel + AMD Hardware
With the Linux 6.18 stable kernel release expected to take place tomorrow on 30 November, here is a reminder about some of the new hardware support and other interesting features coming in this next stable version of the Linux kernel… ⌘ Read more
EU To Examine If Apple Ads and Maps Subject To Tough Rules, Apple Says No
EU antitrust regulators will examine whether Apple’s Apple Ads and Apple Maps should be subject to the onerous requirements of the bloc’s digital rules after both services hit key criteria, with the U.S. tech giant saying they should be exempted. From a report: Apple’s App Store, iOS operating system and Safari web browser were d … ⌘ Read more
Someone Is Trying To ‘Hack’ People Through Apple Podcasts
Apple’s Podcasts app on both iOS and Mac has been exhibiting strange behavior for months, spontaneously launching and presenting users with obscure religion, spirituality and education podcasts they never subscribed to – and at least one of these podcasts contains a link attempting a cross-site scripting attack, 404 Media reports. Joseph Cox, a journalist at t … ⌘ Read more
Black Friday Deals: AirPods 4 from $69, M4 MacBook Air from $749, & More
Black Friday Deals are live on tons of great Apple products and there are tons of great deals available from Amazon in particular. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else this holiday season, take advantage of the deals while they last. You’ll find great deals on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/28/black-friday-deal … ⌘ Read more
Apple Asks Indian Court to Block Antitrust Law Allowing $38 Billion Fine
Apple is challenging a new Indian antitrust law that would let regulators calculate penalties based on global revenue – a change that could expose the company to a fine of roughly $38 billion in its dispute with Tinder owner Match. The 2022 antitrust case centers on accusations that Apple abused its power by forcing developers to u … ⌘ Read more
Google’s AirDrop Support For Pixel 10 Likely Exists Because of EU’s Apple Ruling
Last week, Google surprised the tech world when it announced AirDrop support on Pixel 10 devices – all without Apple’s involvement. “While it initially seemed like this was a rogue move made by Google to coerce Apple into another boundary-breaking decision, it might actually be part of the repercussions that also l … ⌘ Read more
Apple Set To Become World’s Top Phone Maker, Overtaking Samsung
Apple will retake its crown as the world’s largest smartphone maker for the first time in more than a decade, lifted by the successful debut of a new iPhone series and a rush of consumers upgrading devices, according to Counterpoint Research. From a report: The iPhone 17 models introduced in September have been a hit both domestically in the US and … ⌘ Read more
Poland Probes Apple Again Over App Tracking Transparency Rules
Poland has launched a new antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Tracking Transparency rules, questioning whether Apple misled users about privacy while giving its own apps a competitive advantage over third-party developers. AppleInsider reports: On November 25, Poland’s UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and w … ⌘ Read more
Singapore Orders Apple, Google To Prevent Government Spoofing on Messaging Platforms
An anonymous reader shares a report: Singapore’s police have ordered Apple and Google to prevent the spoofing of government agencies on their messaging platforms, the home affairs ministry said on Tuesday. The order under the nation’s Online Criminal Harms Act came after the police observed scams on Apple’s … ⌘ Read more
Apple iOS 27 to Be No-Frills ‘Snow Leopard’ Update, Other Than New AI
Apple’s next major iPhone software update will prioritize stability and performance over flashy new features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who reports that iOS 27 is being developed as a “Snow Leopard-style” release [non-paywalled source] focused on fixing bugs, removing bloat and improving underlying code after this year’s swe … ⌘ Read more
Crease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances
Apple is making progress on the development of the book-style foldable iPhone expected in 2026, according to a report from Chinese site UDN. The device has reportedly entered the engineering validation stage, and Apple is gearing up for mass production.
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Top Stories: Tim Cook’s 2026 Exit?, Mac Pro on Hold, and More
2025 is rapidly drawing to a close, but this week still saw some interesting news in the world of Apple, led by a report claiming that Tim Cook’s retirement as Apple CEO might not be too far away.
This week also saw word that the future of the Mac Pro appears to be in question, while Apple continues to work on the upcoming iOS 26.2 update and related relea … ⌘ Read more
Google Mocks iPhone in Musical ‘Wicked’ Ad Claiming Pixel Firsts
Google this week shared a new ad in its ongoing anti-Apple “BestPhonesForever” series, this time leaning into the launch of the new Wicked: For Good movie that’s out in theaters.
The spot features an iPhone fawning over a Pixel smartphone before breaking into the Wicked: For Good song. Google suggests that it was first to multiple features that the iPhone then copied, like screening phone calls an … ⌘ Read more
Report: Low-Cost iPhone, iPad, MacBook Coming Early 2026
Apple is planning to release new entry-level models across its iPhone, iPad, and Mac categories early next year, with an all-new affordable MacBook the most notable addition to the lineup.
According to a new research report by Jeff Pu of GF Securities seen by MacRumors, Apple will launch the iPhone 17e – its second iteration of the “e” line … ⌘ Read more
Early Black Friday Deals: $250 Off MacBook Air, $150 Off iPad Air, AirPods for $80, etc
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You Can Finally AirDrop Files Between Android and iPhone, Starting with Pixel 10
Android’s Quick Share file transfer service can now work with Apple’s AirDrop, allowing users to send files between iPhones and Android devices. Google has started rolling out the feature to its Pixel 10 family of smartphones. The cross-platform compatibility includes security protections that the company says indepen … ⌘ Read more
Will Apple Kill Google’s Surprise Android to iPhone AirDrop Interoperability?
Earlier today, Google made a surprise announcement that the Quick Share file transfer feature on Pixel 10 smartphones was able to work with AirDrop, enabling first-party file sharing between Android devices and Apple devices.
Typically, Apple and Google wor … ⌘ Read more
M5 Apple Vision Pro Launches in Korea and Taiwan on Nov 28
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Apple N1 Wi-Fi Chip Improves On Older Broadcom Chips In Every Way
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: This year’s newest iPhones included one momentous change that marked a new phase in the evolution of Apple Silicon: the Apple N1, Apple’s first in-house chip made to handle local wireless connections. The N1 supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and the Thread smart home communication protocol … ⌘ Read more
Get Nomad’s Apple Watch Bands for Up to 30% Off in Black Friday Sale
Nomad kicked off its official Black Friday event this week with sitewide savings on its best gear, plus a deal of the day that will change every day in the lead-up to November 28. Today’s deal of the day is 30 percent off the Sport Band Glow 2.0 for Apple Watch Ultra.
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Set Alarm-Style iPhone Reminders in iOS 26.2
In iOS 26.2, currently in beta, Apple has added a new optional feature that provides the Reminders app with a more urgent notification system. When you need to ensure you don’t miss an important task, you can now set an alarm that works just like your morning wake-up call, with a snooze and slide-to-stop slider.
The feature distinguishes Reminder alarms from sta … ⌘ Read more
Report Claims That Apple Has Yet Again Put the Mac Pro ‘On the Back Burner’
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Apple’s Power Mac and Mac Pro towers used to be the company’s primary workstations, but it has been years since they were updated with the same regularity as the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. The Mac Pro has seen just four hardware updates in the last 15 years, and that’ … ⌘ Read more