iPhone 18 Pro Said to Feature Smaller Display Hole for Front Camera
Apple is testing new camera miniaturization technology to reduce the size of the front-facing camera on next year’s iPhone 18 Pro models, claims a Chinese leaker.
According to Digital Chat Station, a Weibo account with more than three million followers, Apple is testing a single HIIA (hole-in-active-area) hole pu … ⌘ Read more
iOS 26.2 to Allow Third-Party App Stores in Japan Ahead of Regulatory Deadline
Japan’s new competition rules are forcing Apple to open the iPhone to third-party app stores, and iOS 26.2 will quietly flip that switch ahead of the December deadline. MacRumors reports: According to a post shared on X by @Tzzlala, iPhones running the beta in Japan are able to install alternative app stores like AltStore PA … ⌘ Read more
MacOS 26’s new icons are a step backwards
On the new MacOS 26 (Tahoe), Apple has mandated that all application icons fit into their prescribed squircle. No longer can icons have distinct shapes, nor even any fun frame-breaking accessories. Should an icon be so foolish as to try to have a bit of personality, it will find itself stuffed into a dingy gray icon jail. ↫ Paul Kafasis The downgraded icons listed in this article are just… Sad. While there’s no accounting for tastes, Apple’s new gla … ⌘ Read more
Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and More
Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple’s website, or at an Apple Store.
The charts below provide an overview of Apple’s current and previous trade-in values in the U.S., according to its website. Maximum values for most devices … ⌘ Read more
Apple to use Aussie solar to power your Apple device usage
Technology giant Apple is looking to ensure the Australian power grid contains enough green energy to offset the usage of every single Apple Product used by Aussies. ⌘ Read more
FEX 2511 Delivers More Performance Improvements For Linux x86 Binaries On ARM64
FEX 2511 is out today for this open-source emulator akin to Apple’s Rosetta that allows running x86/x86+64 applications on ARM64. But in the case of FEX, for ARM64 Linux devices and akin to other open-source projects like Box64… ⌘ Read more
Spud King expands empire with $14m orchard deal
WA’s “Spud King” Tony Galati has expanded his empire with a $14 million bid to purchase two South West orchards which will see his business move into apples and avocados. ⌘ Read more
Deals: $250 Off M4 MacBook Air, Starting at $749 (All-time Low!)
Amazon is cutting $250 off the price of all M4 MacBook Air models, starting at $749 for the 13″ MacBook Air, and $949 for the 15″ MacBook Air. These are all-time low prices and tremendous deals on fantastic Apple laptops, and probably match whatever upcoming Black Friday deals are to be expected. It’s exceptionally rare … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/05/deals-250-off-m4-macbook-air-starting-at-749-al … ⌘ Read more
First Beta of iOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, iPadOS 26.2 Available for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, and the rest of the OS 26.2 suite. These betas are available now for users engaging in the beta testing programs. iOS 26.2 beta and macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta come just after Apple released the final versions of iOS 26.1, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/05/first-beta-of-ios-26-2-macos-tahoe-26- … ⌘ Read more
The Microsoft SoftCard for the Apple II: getting two processors to share the same memory
We talked about the Z80 SoftCard, Microsoft’s first hardware product, back in 2023, but thanks to Raymond Chen and Nicole Branagan, we’ve got some more insights. The Microsoft Z-80 SoftCard was a plug-in expansion card for the Apple II that added the ability to run CP/M software. According to Wikipedia, it was Microsoft’s first hardware product and in 1980 … ⌘ Read more
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@thecanine@twtxt.net I like Apple’s Liquid Glass. While I see there are many hatters, I haven’t had an issue with it on iOS, macOS, watchOS, nor tvOS. Have them all working fairly flawlessly.
MacOS Tahoe 26.1 Update Released for Mac
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.1 for all Mac users, being the first major point release software update for macOS Tahoe since it debuted a few months ago. macOS Tahoe 26.1 includes a few new features, some bug fixes, and security patches, making it an important update to install for any Mac user that is … Read More ⌘ Read more
iOS 26.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad
Apple has released iOS 26.1 for iPhone, and iPadOS 26.1 for iPad. These are the first major point release updates for iOS 26, and offer a few changes, new features, bug fixes, and security enhancements, and are therefore recommended for users running iOS 26 or iPadOS 26. You will find a new toggle for Liquid … Read More ⌘ Read more
These Bluetooth headphones cost $1000. They’re still a bargain
The premium noise-cancelling headphones market has never been more competitive or expensive. But there’s one clear leader, and it’s not Apple. ⌘ Read more
Watch Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Free on November 15 & 16 via Apple TV
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a holiday season classic, and Apple is making it free to watch on their Apple TV service for a weekend in the middle of November. Specifically, on Saturday November 15, and Sunday November 16, 2025, you’ll be able to tune in and enjoy the Thanksgiving Charlie Brown special for free … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/01/watch-charlie-brown-thanksgiving … ⌘ Read more
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 for $170, $100 Off Apple Watch Ultra 3, & More
AirPods Pro 2 are fantastic earbuds and offer advanced features like hearing aid functionality for mild to moderate hearing loss, active noise cancellation, high fidelity sound, water and sweat resistance, Spatial Audio, custom fit, transparency mode, ear detection, a USB-C charging case, and more. AirPods Pro 2 – $170 (down from $249) Apple Watch Ultra … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/01/de … ⌘ Read more
Release Candidate for iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 Available for Testing
Release Candidate builds of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, and iPadOS 26.1, are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Release Candidate (RC) builds are typically the final version in a beta period, absent any major bugs, and the release of an RC build indicates the final versions … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more
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man and it calls home to see if I'm allowed to do that.
Because OP twtxt seems to be a cross-post from the Fediverse, I am bringing some context here. It refers to this GitHub issue. This comment explains why the issue described is happening:
This is usually due to notarization checks. E.g. the binaries are checked by the notarization service (‘XProtect’) which phones home to Apple. Depending on your network environment, this can take a long time. Once the executable has been run the results are usually cached, so any subsequent startup should be fast.
OP network must be running on 1,200 Baud modem, or less. 🤭 I have never, ever, experienced any distinguishable delays.
What happened to Apple’s legendary attention to detail?
Article URL: https://blog.johnozbay.com/what-happened-to-apples-attention-to-detail.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45685551
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Intel, AMD to bring memory tagging to x86, at some point
Now that ARM’s memory tagging, used extensively by Android ROMs such as GrapheneOS and now also by Apple, is becoming the new norm to aid in improving memory safety, the x86 world can’t sit idly by. As such, Intel and AMD have announced a ChkTag, x86’s version of memory tagging. ChkTag is a set of new and enhanced x86 instructions to detect memory safety violations, such as buffer overflows and misuses of freed memory (u … ⌘ Read more
Beta 4 of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the fourth beta of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The betas continue to offer refinements, adjustments, improvements, and bug fixes to the various OS 26 operating systems. The latest 4th beta build includes a new Liquid Glass … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/20/beta-4-of-ios-26-1 … ⌘ Read more
How to turn Liquid Glass into a solid interface
Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface design brings transparency and blur effects to all Apple operating systems, but many users find it distracting or difficult to read. Here’s how to control its effects and make your interface more usable. Although the relevant Accessibility settings are quite similar across macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS, I separate them because they offer different levels of utility in each. I have no experience with (o … ⌘ Read more
New M5 Chip Comes to iPad Pro, MacBook Pro 14″, & Apple Vision Pro
Apple has updated the iPad Pro lineup, MacBook Pro 14″, and Apple Vision Pro, to feature the all new M5 chip. These are basically spec-bump updates focused on the new M5 chip architecture, with no new hardware redesign or major new features or changes otherwise. The new M5 chip architecture is apparently notably faster with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/15/new-m5-chip-comes-to-ipad- … ⌘ Read more
Apple M5 chip
Article URL: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unleashes-m5-the-next-big-leap-in-ai-performance-for-apple-silicon/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45591799
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3rd Beta of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 Available for Testing
Beta testing for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 is accelerating pace, with the third beta release now being available for those participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Beta 3 comes just a week after beta 2, and Apple usually goes through several beta versions before issuing a final … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/13/3rd-beta-of-ios-26-1 … ⌘ Read more
Modern iOS Security Features – A Deep Dive into SPTM, TXM, and Exclaves
The XNU kernel is the basis of Apple’s operating systems. Although labeled as a hybrid kernel, it is found to generally operate in a monolithic manner by defining a single privileged trust zone in which all system functionality resides. This has security implications, as a kernel compromise has immediate and significant effects on the entire system. Over the past few years, Apple has taken steps towards a more compartmentalized kernel architecture and a more micr … ⌘ Read more
Liquid Glass is cracked, and usability suffers in iOS 26
With iOS 26, Apple seems to be leaning harder into visual design and decorative UI effects — but at what cost to usability? At first glance, the system looks fluid and modern. But try to use it, and soon those shimmering surfaces and animated controls start to get in the way. Let’s strip back the frost and look at how these changes affect real use. ↫ Raluca Budiu I have not yet used Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” graphical … ⌘ Read more
I keep getting this email occadionally:
Your iCloud storage is almost full
Now for various reasons, I don’t want my children to be using iCloud to store data, files, photos or any of the sort. They’re free to use iMessages, and other Apple services like the App Store, etc, but not storage.
So I’ve set about blocking iCloud Storage API(s) via AdGuard Home tonight as well as ensuring that my local network (client users) cannot bypass DNS policies and get out other sneaky ways, because some applications will just use other DNS servers, or DOH or DOT.
I went on a short stroll in the woods and came across two great spotted woodpeckers. They were busy with their courtship display, I reckon, so it took them a while to notice me and escape into thicker parts out of sight. That was really awesome. There are a lot of apples and sloes now, looking really good. The cam issues still persist, though, I wish the photos were sharper. Also, I got the error that the function wheel was not adjusted correctly and alledgedly pointed between two options numerous times. And no, it was bang on a setting. https://lyse.isobeef.org/waldspaziergang-2025-10-07/
Beta 2 of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 Available for Testing
Apple has released the second beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1. The new beta builds are available for all enrolled beta testers, and offer continued refinement of the new operating systems. iOS 26.1 beta includes a new “Slide to Stop” feature for turning off alarm clocks on iPhone, which aims … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/06/beta-2-of-ios-26-1-macos-tah … ⌘ Read more
Ladybird passes the Apple 90% threshold on web-platform-tests
Article URL: https://twitter.com/awesomekling/status/1974781722953953601
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45493358
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Under pressure from US government, Apple removes ICEBlock application from the App Store
Your lovely host, late last night: Google claims they won’t be sharing developer information with governments, but we all know that’s a load of bullshit, made all the more relevant after whatever the fuck this was. If you want to oppose the genocide in Gaza or warn people of ICE raids, and want to create an Android application to coordinate such efforts, yo … ⌘ Read more
Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from DOJ
Article URL: https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/apple-takes-down-ice-tracking-app-after-pressure-from-ag-bondi
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iOS 18.7.1 & iPadOS 18.7.1 Updates Released with Security Patch
Apple has released iOS 18.7.1 for iPhone and ipadOS 18.7.1 for iPad. The small software updates include security patches, and are offered as alternatives to iPhone and iPad users who either don’t want to install iOS 26 onto their device yet, or cannot for compatibility reasons. No new features or major changes are expected in … Read More ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.7.1 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.1 Updates Released with Security Fixes
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.7.1 and MacOS Sonoma 14.8.1 as security patch releases for Mac users who are not yet running the Tahoe operating system, of which MacOS Tahoe 26.0.1 was just released. The updates are focused on security patches and do not include any other changes or features for the Sequoia or Sonoma … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/09/30/macos- … ⌘ Read more