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Amazon Offers Up to $109 Off New M4 iPad Air Models This Weekend

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/17/109-off-new-m4-ipad-air/

Published: May 17, 2026 07:20

Amazon this weekend has brought back a major sale on the M4 iPad Air, with a trio of all-time low prices on the tablet. This includes both 11-inch and 13-inch models of the brand new 2026 M4 iPad Air. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon.…

10 Useful iPhone Tips and Tricks You Might Not Know About

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/useful-iphone-tricks-2026/

Published: May 15, 2026 16:08

Over the years, the iPhone's operating system has gotten complicated. Apple adds new features with every version of iOS, and many of them aren't always obvious, leading to hidden iPhone capabilities you might not be aware of. The tips below assume…

SwitchBot Launches Two Matter Smart Locks With 3D Facial Recognition

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/switchbot-matter-smart-locks/

Published: May 15, 2026 14:22

SwitchBot today debuted the SwitchBot Lock Vision and the Lock Vision Pro, two Matter-enabled smart locks that include facial recognition technology for quick door unlocking. With Matter-over-WiFi, the locks are compatible with HomeKit and they…

Cats Lock for Mac Stops Your Cat From Causing Keyboard Havoc

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/cats-lock-mac-app/

Published: May 15, 2026 13:29

If you have a Mac and a cat, you've probably run into a situation where your cat sits on your computer keyboard. Whether it's because Macs are warm or because they want to distract you from the screen absorbing all of your attention, laptops tend to…

Best Apple Deals of the Week: Anker Accessories on Sale Plus AirPods Max 2 for $509 and More

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/best-apple-deals-of-the-week-5-15-26/

Published: May 15, 2026 10:20

The best Apple deals this week include AirPods Max 2 for $40 off, 2026 MacBook Pro for up to $216 off, and Apple Watch Series 11 for up to $130 off. You'll also find Anker's best charging accessories on sale on Amazon right now, including the new Prime…

ChatGPT Can Now Connect to Your Financial Accounts for Budgeting Advice

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/chatgpt-personal-finance/

Published: May 15, 2026 10:13

OpenAI is adding a new personal finance feature to ChatGPT, letting people connect their financial accounts to the chatbot to get budgeting advice. Through a partnership with Plaid, ChatGPT users can connect their bank accounts, credit cards,…

Review: iVANKY's FusionDock Ultra is a Premium 26-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock for Your Mac

https://www.macrumors.com/review/ivanky-fusiondock-ultra/

Published: May 15, 2026 10:05

A couple of years ago, I reviewed iVANKY's FusionDock Max 1, a powerful Mac dock utilizing dual Thunderbolt chips and dual-cable connectivity to drive 20 ports of various types for extreme versatility. Since that time, iVANKY has taken things further with…

MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Ultra 3 and 25W 3-in-1 Charging Station From Lululook

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/macrumors-giveaway-lululook-apple-watch-ultra-3/

Published: May 15, 2026 09:51

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Lululook to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win an Apple Watch Ultra 3 and a Qi2.2 25W 3-in-1 Charging Station to go along with it. Lululook makes all kinds of accessories for Apple devices, and it…

Apple Card Promo to Offer Free AirPods Pro 3

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/apple-card-promo-free-airpods-pro-3/

Published: May 15, 2026 08:59

Starting as early as next week, customers who sign up for an Apple Card at Apple's retail stores in the U.S. will receive $249 cash back when they purchase AirPods Pro 3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The promotion has yet to be officially…

The MacRumors Show: Gemini Announcements and Apple Watch Series 12 Rumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/the-macrumors-show-gemini-announcements/

Published: May 15, 2026 07:30

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Google's latest wave of announcements for Android and Gemini, the newly announced Fitbit Air, and Apple Watch Series 12 rumors. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The…

Amazon Discounts 2026 16-Inch MacBook Pro by $249 Across All Models

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/2026-16-inch-macbook-pro-at-249-off/

Published: May 15, 2026 07:16

Deals on the 2026 MacBook Pros have been popular over the past few weeks, but the focus has been on the 14-inch M5 Pro models. Today, Amazon has opened up massive discounts on the 16-inch M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, with $249 off every model. Note:…

Apple Slashes iPhone 17 Prices in China for Annual 618 Festival

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/apple-slashes-iphone-17-prices-china/

Published: May 15, 2026 06:58

Apple has slashed prices on the iPhone 17 Pro series in China by 1,000 yuan (around $138) in anticipation of the annual 618 shopping festival, one of the country's largest mid-year online retail events. The cuts went live on Friday on JD.com and…

Apple Watch: 15 Tips Every Owner Needs to Know

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-watch-15-tips-need-to-know/

Published: May 15, 2026 04:07

Apple Watch is now eleven generations in, and packed with useful features that are easy to miss at first glance. To help you get more out of your new device, we've rounded up 15 practical tips you might not have discovered yet, including a few that…

OpenAI brings Codex Remote Access to ChatGPT Mobile App

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/15/openai-brings-codex-chatgpt-mobile-app/

Published: May 15, 2026 03:43

OpenAI has brought its Codex coding agent to the ChatGPT mobile app, providing iPhone and Android users with remote access to Codex sessions running on a Mac. "Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app so you can stay in the loop from anywhere while…

Apple's iPhone 18 Modem Switch Comes With a Quiet Privacy Benefit

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/iphone-18-pro-modem-benefits/

Published: May 14, 2026 13:16

Rumors suggest Apple plans to expand Apple-designed modems to the entire iPhone 18 lineup, ending support for Qualcomm modems. The transition will bring speed and efficiency improvements, along with a little-known privacy benefit. In iOS 26.3, Apple…

It's a Bad Time to Buy the Low-Cost iPad

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/low-cost-ipad-dont-buy/

Published: May 14, 2026 13:15

Apple's iPad that's just an ‌iPad‌ with no Air or Pro attached is its most appealing tablet because of the affordable starting $349 price tag, but if you've been thinking about buying one, you should wait. Apple refreshed the ‌iPad‌ in March 2025, so…

Report: Intel is Testing Production of Some iPhone, iPad, and Mac Chips

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/kuo-intel-iphone-ipad-mac-chips/

Published: May 14, 2026 11:48

TSMC has been the exclusive supplier of Apple's systems-on-a-chip since 2016, but that 10-year streak could be nearing its end. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said that Intel has "kicked off" small-scale testing of lower-end iPhone,…

Nimble Wally Stretch Review: A Colorful Charger With a Retractable USB-C Cable

https://www.macrumors.com/review/nimble-wally-stretch/

Published: May 14, 2026 11:47

Last year, accessory maker Nimble came out with the Wally Stretch power adapters, and they've become some of my favorite charging options. The Wally Stretch is available in 35W and 65W options, and it has an excellent design. It's a simple cube with…

OpenAI Considering Legal Action Against Apple Over 'Strained' Siri Partnership

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/openai-considering-legal-action-against-apple/

Published: May 14, 2026 10:52

OpenAI is preparing to potentially take legal action against Apple due to a "strained" relationship with the iPhone maker, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The two companies reached a partnership in 2024 that saw ChatGPT integrated into features…

Apple Alerted to macOS Security Vulnerability Uncovered With AI Tool

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/macos-security-vulnerability-found-with-ai/

Published: May 14, 2026 09:04

Anthropic recently announced Project Glasswing, an initiative that enables tech companies like Apple to use its new frontier AI model Claude Mythos Preview to find security vulnerabilities across operating systems and web browsers. The Wall Street…

Spotify to Adopt Apple's Technology for Video Podcasts

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/spotify-to-adopt-apples-tech-for-video-podcasts/

Published: May 14, 2026 09:02

Spotify today announced plans to adopt Apple's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology for video podcasts, a move that will allow creators to distribute video shows across both platforms without changing their existing setup. Apple introduced an enhanced…

Get the M5 MacBook Pro for Record Low Price of $1,499.99 on Amazon

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/m5-macbook-pro-1499/

Published: May 14, 2026 07:00

Earlier this week, we began tracking a new all-time low price on the 32GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro, and now the 16GB/1TB model has joined in on the deals. You can get this 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro for $1,499.99 on Amazon, down from $1,699.00. Note: MacRumors is…

OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/oled-ipad-mini-release-date-pricing-what-expect/

Published: May 14, 2026 05:09

According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over a year ago? Read on to find out. Processor and Performance Apple is…

Apple's F1 Streaming Ambitions Hit Wall as Sky Renews European Rights

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/apple-f1-ambitions-hit-wall-sky-european-rights/

Published: May 14, 2026 04:29

Apple's interest in expanding its Formula 1 streaming deal for Apple TV beyond the United States may have stalled, after Sky Sports signed early renewals to retain the sport's broadcast rights across its largest European markets. Sky and F1 jointly…

20th Anniversary iPhone's Curved Display to Improve a Year Later

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/2027-curved-display-iphone-two-stage-rollout/

Published: May 14, 2026 03:24

Apple is already planning a second version of the "four-edge bending" display that is rumored to debut on next year's 20th-anniversary iPhone, claims a new report out of Korea. For the 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is said to be introducing a display…

Ads Aren't in the Apple Maps App Yet, But They're Coming Soon

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/apple-maps-app-ads-summer-2026/

Published: May 13, 2026 16:15

Apple released iOS 26.5 yesterday with a new Suggested Places feature in the Apple Maps app, which is a precursor to the ads that Apple plans to start showing later this year. There was some confusion over whether ads are live, but as of now, the ‌Apple…

Apple Grew U.S. iPhone Sales While Broader Smartphone Market Declined in Q1

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/apple-q1-market-share-growth/

Published: May 13, 2026 14:48

Apple's smartphone sales increased 1.3 percent year-over-year in the United States during the first quarter of 2026, according to data shared by Counterpoint Research. Apple saw a sales increase while the broader U.S. smartphone market experienced a 5.7…

Meta AI App Gets 'Incognito Chat' as OpenAI Faces Lawsuits Over Stored Chat Logs

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/meta-ai-incognito-chat/

Published: May 13, 2026 13:23

The Meta AI app and Meta AI on WhatsApp have a new "incognito chat" option, which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said is a "completely private way to interact with AI." Zuckerberg also said that Meta AI's incognito mode is the first major AI product where…

Samsung Set to Beat Apple to AI Smart Glasses With July Launch

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/samsung-ai-smart-glasses-july/

Published: May 13, 2026 12:51

Samsung is planning a Galaxy Unpacked event for July, and the company plans to introduce new foldable smartphones and AI "Galaxy Glasses," according to Seoul Economic Daily. Samsung's event will take place on July 22, so it will debut new Galaxy Z…

Meta Launches 'Instants' App for Sharing Disappearing Photos on Instagram

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/meta-instants-app/

Published: May 13, 2026 11:32

Meta today announced the launch of Instants, a new image sharing option on the Instagram social network. Instants are ephemeral photos that disappear from Instagram after they're viewed by a user's friends or after a 24-hour period. Reactions and…

Apple Working on Plan to Allow AI Agent Apps on the App Store

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/apple-ai-agent-apps-app-store/

Published: May 13, 2026 11:02

Apple is looking into ways to better support apps that include AI agents and AI coding capabilities in the App Store, reports The Information. Apple is designing a system that would maintain its security and privacy standards while allowing for AI app…

New Study Highlights Advantages of $549 Windows Laptop Over MacBook Neo

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/macbook-neo-vs-lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x/

Published: May 13, 2026 10:38

Microsoft has responded to the MacBook Neo by commissioning a study that highlights advantages of some Windows laptops. Market research firm Signal65 evaluated four Windows laptops:Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3x Lenovo's Yoga 7i HP's OmniBook 5 HP's…

Apple Defends Google Against EU Proposal to Give AI Rivals Access to Services

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/apple-defends-google-against-eu-proposal/

Published: May 13, 2026 09:08

Apple has stepped in to warn that EU proposals to force Google to open Android to competing AI services pose serious risks to user privacy, security, and safety. Apple's latest submission to the EU comes (via Reuters) in response to the European…

Notepad++ Mac Port Renamed Nextpad++ After Trademark Row

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/notepad-plus-plus-mac-nextpad-dispute-settlement/

Published: May 13, 2026 08:37

Following last month's coverage of an unofficial Mac port of Notepad++ that the original developer called out for trademark violation, the dispute has now been resolved with a rebrand. The macOS port was previously released by Andrey Letov under the…

Anker's New Prime Charging Station Returns to Low Price on Amazon

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/ankers-new-prime-charging-deals/

Published: May 13, 2026 07:17

Anker's new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has been marked down to $104.99 on Amazon, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a match of the all-time low price. This deal, and many of the others…

Few Smartphone Owners Care About Foldables or AI, Survey Suggests

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/few-users-care-about-foldables-or-ai/

Published: May 13, 2026 07:04

A new survey suggests most U.S. smartphone owners are not motivated to upgrade by foldable phone designs or AI features, a potential challenge for Apple as it prepares to launch both the rumored "iPhone Ultra" and an expanded suite of Apple Intelligence…

You Might Want to Wait to Buy a New iPhone

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/you-might-want-to-wait-to-buy-a-new-iphone/

Published: May 13, 2026 06:37

While something new is always around the corner, now might be a particularly good time to hold off on buying a new iPhone if you are able to. The reason to consider waiting is that Apple is reportedly working on a special 20th-anniversary iPhone for…

Apple Project Files Allegedly Stolen in Foxconn Ransomware Attack

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/apple-files-stolen-foxconn-ransomware-attack/

Published: May 13, 2026 03:18

Apple supplier Foxconn has confirmed a cyberattack on several of its U.S. factories, after a ransomware group claimed to have stolen confidential Apple project files as part of the hack. The Nitrogen group posted the breach on its data leak site this…

Google Unveils Googlebook, a New AI Laptop Built Around Gemini

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/google-unveils-googlebook/

Published: May 12, 2026 17:00

Google today announced a new series of Googlebook laptops that will be built with Gemini at the core. Googlebooks will run software built on a foundation that combines Android and ChromeOS. Google says the new laptops are designed for Gemini…

Bartender Pro Brings Widgets, Clipboard, and File Storage to the MacBook Notch

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/bartender-pro/

Published: May 12, 2026 16:24

Popular Mac menu bar management app Bartender received an upgrade today with the launch of Bartender Pro. Bartender Pro adds a new Top Shelf feature to the Mac's notch, with access to multiple utility tools. Top Shelf can be used for clipboard access,…

Google Makes It Easier to Share Files Between Android and iPhone

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/google-quick-share-android/

Published: May 12, 2026 13:56

Google today said it is introducing updated file sharing features that will make it easier for Android users to send files to iPhone users. Quick Share is already compatible with Apple's AirDrop feature on select Android devices, but Google says the…

iOS 27 Getting Major Siri Redesign With Chat Interface and Dedicated App

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/ios-27-siri-redesign/

Published: May 12, 2026 13:49

Apple is introducing an overhauled version of Siri in iOS 27, evolving the personal assistant into a more capable chatbot and AI agent able to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. With ‌Siri‌'s transition, Apple will be making multiple Siri-related…

iOS 27 to Bring Customizable Camera App, Tweaks to Weather, Safari and Liquid Glass

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/ios-27-customizable-camera-app/

Published: May 12, 2026 13:12

Apple plans to make the Camera app more customizable in iOS 27, reports Bloomberg. Users will be able to select the features they want to see in the Camera app, like flash, exposure, timer, depth of field, photo styles, and resolution. Camera…

Google Previews Android 17 With 'Gemini Intelligence' a Month Before Apple's iOS 27 Reveal

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/google-previews-android-17/

Published: May 12, 2026 12:21

Google today previewed Android 17, the next version of Android that it is bringing to smartphones and other devices. Android 17 includes multiple new AI features, and it comes about a month ahead of when Apple plans to unveil iOS 27 with new AI…

Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts and AirPods Hearing Aid Feature Expand to More Countries

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/apple-health-features-more-countries/

Published: May 12, 2026 10:53

Apple today said Hearing Aid features are now available for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 in Italy, Romania, and Czechia, while Hypertension alerts have expanded to Israel. The Hearing Aid option allows the AirPods Pro to be used as an…

M5 MacBook Pro Hits Record Low Price With Major $300 Discount at Amazon

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/m5-macbook-pro-hits-discount/

Published: May 12, 2026 10:16

Apple's newest M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models have been hitting new low prices on Amazon recently, and now the M5 model from 2025 has a new record low price. You can get the 32GB/1TB 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro for $1,799.00, down from $2,099.00. Note:…

Stop Chrome Browser From Downloading a Hidden 4GB AI File

https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/stop-chrome-downloading-hidden-4gb-file/

Published: May 12, 2026 07:59

If your Mac's storage has been mysteriously shrinking recently and you use Google Chrome, you may have already identified the culprit. The browser has been downloading a 4GB AI model file onto computers without explicit user consent. Here's how to reclaim…

Bluey is Taking Over Apple Arcade Next Week

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/bluey-taking-over-apple-arcade/

Published: May 12, 2026 07:50

Apple today announced that characters from the hit animated kids show Bluey are coming to five Apple Arcade games starting Thursday, May 21, as part of a limited-time crossover event. The games that will be receiving Bluey updates include Crossy Road…

Much Brighter iPhone Display Still Years Away, Leaker Suggests

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/brighter-iphone-display-still-years-away/

Published: May 12, 2026 07:14

Chinese leaker "Instant Digital" today said the iPhone 18 Pro will not feature dual-layer OLED technology, adding that Apple's current thermal management approach remains a limiting factor for sustained outdoor brightness on Pro iPhones. In a new post…

iPhone 18 Pro May Have 'Aggressive' Starting Price Despite RAM Crisis

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/iphone-18-pro-aggressive-pricing-rumor/

Published: May 12, 2026 06:53

While the ongoing RAM chip shortage is leading some Android smartphone makers to increase prices, one analyst believes that Apple will take advantage of the situation with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. In a research note with GF…

Missed Out on Classic Apple Watch Bands? Woot's Latest Sale Revives Discontinued Colors at Steep Discounts

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/classic-apple-watch-bands-woot/

Published: May 12, 2026 06:45

Woot this week is back with a massive sale on Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch. In addition to these popular discounts, Woot also has all-time low prices on Sport Loops, Apple Watch Ultra bands, the first generation AirTag, Beats Fit…

Steve Jobs U.S. Commemorative $1 Coin Goes on Sale

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/steve-jobs-us-commemorative-coin-on-sale/

Published: May 12, 2026 01:48

The United States Mint today began selling a new $1 American Innovation Coin featuring Steve Jobs, purchasable from the U.S. Mint website. The $1 Steve Jobs Coin features a young Steve Jobs in a turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers, sitting in front of the…

iOS 26.5 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.5

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/ios-26-5-features/

Published: May 11, 2026 17:09

Apple released iOS 26.5 after a few months of beta testing, and while it doesn't have the Siri features we were hoping for since those are being held until iOS 27, there are a handful of useful changes worth knowing about. End-to-End Encryption for…

Google Maps for CarPlay Getting Gemini AI

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/google-maps-carplay-gemini-ai/

Published: May 11, 2026 16:23

The Google Maps app for CarPlay could soon include support for Gemini, based on code that MacRumors found in the Google Maps app. Gemini integration would allow ‌CarPlay‌ users to get detailed directions and information from Gemini. Strings in the app…

Apple Bought Color Grading Tool Color.io in January

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-color-io-acquisition/

Published: May 11, 2026 16:09

Apple purchased a small, one-person company called Patchflyer back in January, according to new acquisition disclosures provided by the European Union. Patchflyer was owned by Jonathan Ochmann, who created Color.io, a web-based color grading tool popular…

OpenAI's New Daybreak Platform Uses GPT-5.5 to Find Software Vulnerabilities

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/openai-launches-daybreak/

Published: May 11, 2026 15:08

OpenAI today launched Daybreak, an answer to Anthropic's Project Glasswing initiative and Mythos AI model. Like Glasswing, Daybreak is a cyber defense effort that will help tech companies find security vulnerabilities in their platforms. OpenAI says…

EU iPhone Users Get AirPods-Like Pairing and Notification Forwarding for Third-Party Wearables in iOS 26.5

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/ios-26-5-eu-third-party-wearable-changes/

Published: May 11, 2026 13:50

iOS 26.5 introduces several interoperability changes for third-party wearables, which means European iPhone users have access to new capabilities when using non-Apple accessories. To comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, Apple is letting…

Apple's iOS 26.5 Update Patches More Than 50 Security Flaws

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/ios-26-5-security-fixes/

Published: May 11, 2026 12:29

The iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates Apple released today address more than 50 security vulnerabilities, which means it's worth updating soon if you haven't done so already. Apple's security support document outlines all of the security updates…

Amazon Takes Up to $130 Off Apple Watch Series 11

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-watch-series-11-130-off/

Published: May 11, 2026 11:07

Amazon still has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11 this week, with up to $130 off numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes nearly every aluminum GPS model of the Series 11 on sale at a record low price, plus new steep markdowns…

Apple Developer App Gets Liquid Glass Makeover and New WWDC 2026 Stickers

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-developer-app-wwdc-2026-stickers/

Published: May 11, 2026 10:47

Apple today updated its Apple Developer app, introducing a Liquid Glass redesign and giving developers some WWDC-themed stickers that can be used in the Messages app. The Apple Developer app has a revamped Liquid Glass icon that reintroduces some…

iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted in iOS 26.5

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/ios-26-5-rcs-e2ee-launch/

Published: May 11, 2026 10:25

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is officially available, Apple confirmed today. Support is included in iOS 26.5, which is now available to everyone. End-to-end encrypted ‌RCS‌ messaging is available in…

Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-ios-26-5/

Published: May 11, 2026 10:06

Apple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software comes nearly two months after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones…

macOS Tahoe 26.5 Now Available

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-macos-tahoe-26-5/

Published: May 11, 2026 10:04

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.5, the fifth major update to the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ operating system. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.5 comes seven weeks after Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.4. Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings…

Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-watchos-26-5/

Published: May 11, 2026 10:03

Apple today released watchOS 26.5, the fifth major update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.5 comes a month and a half after Apple released watchOS 26.4. watchOS 26.5 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone…

Apple Releases tvOS 26.5

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-tvos-26-5/

Published: May 11, 2026 10:02

Apple today released tvOS 26.5, the fifth update to the tvOS operating system that came out last fall. tvOS 26.5 is available for the Apple TV 4K, and it comes over a month after Apple released tvOS 26.4. tvOS 26.5 can be downloaded using the Settings…

Apple Releases visionOS 26.5

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-visionos-26-5/

Published: May 11, 2026 10:01

Apple today released visionOS 26.5, the fifth update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. visionOS 26.5 comes close to two months after Apple released visionOS 26.4. ‌visionOS 26‌.5 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro…

Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/11/apple-releases-homepod-software-26-5/

Published: May 11, 2026 09:59

Alongside iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5, Apple has released new HomePod 26.5 software for the ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini. The update comes a little over a month after Apple released ‌HomePod‌ Software 26.4. According to Apple's…

11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro

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Published: May 11, 2026 09:01

We're only four months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone…

Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Rumored to Launch in Just Two Colors

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Published: May 11, 2026 07:31

Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected to be called the "iPhone Ultra," is shaping up to launch with a noticeably restrained selection of colors, according to multiple leakers, with sources pointing to as few as two options and a deliberate avoidance of…

Apple Says Mac is 'Best Choice for College' in New Ad Aimed at Students

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Published: May 11, 2026 06:51

Apple today shared a new ad that promotes MacBooks as the "best choice for college." In the 90-second video, students are frustrated by but eventually overcome creative block while working on assignments like screenplays and CADs. "Mac laptops are…

B&H Introduces New Low Prices On 2026 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

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Published: May 11, 2026 06:46

B&H Photo has introduced a handful of notable MacBook Pro and MacBook Air discounts this week, all of which beat the current Amazon discounts on these notebooks. B&H Photo is a trusted authorized Apple reseller that sometimes offers great deals on brand…

Reddit Starts Blocking Mobile Website, Pushing Users to App Instead

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Published: May 11, 2026 06:09

Social network Reddit recently began blocking mobile visitors to its website while pushing them to download the official Reddit app, and it's fair to say that the move is not going down well with users. If you visit reddit.com on your iPhone today,…

Gurman: New Apple Vision Pro Won't Arrive for at Least Two Years

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Published: May 11, 2026 05:06

Apple hasn't fully abandoned the Vision Pro, but anyone hoping for a successor will be waiting at least two more years, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman resisted suggestions that Apple has walked…

Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life

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Published: May 11, 2026 03:34

Apple is prioritizing larger batteries and more advanced health sensors over fingerprint authentication for the Apple Watch, according to a new claim from a prominent Chinese leaker. In a new Weibo post, Instant Digital pushed back on recent…

WhatsApp Plus Lands on iPhone With Custom Themes, Icons, and More

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Published: May 11, 2026 02:35

WhatsApp has started rolling out its paid WhatsApp Plus subscription to iOS, following beta testing of the new personalization-focused tier amongst a small group of users, reports WABetaInfo. The plan is light on practical features, and is aimed more…