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2026-05-11

9to5Mac
iOS 26.5 has fixes for 50+ security issues on iPhone, details here
9to5Mac
MagSafe Monday: Clean up your nightstand with the NOCO XGrid XDP3
9to5Mac
Secure your family’s digital life and stop paying monthly with 65% off pCloud Lifetime
MacStories
iOS 26.5 Beta Adds RCS Encryption Starting Today
9to5Mac
Apple just released new updates for old versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Daring Fireball
Tahoe’s UI Issues Have Nothing to Do With Display Technology, and Maybe, Just Maybe, We Should Stop Assuming Gurman Knows Anything About Apple’s Vision Hardware Roadmap
IPSW.me
iOS 18.7.9 (22H355) Released
IPSW.me
iPadOS 15.8.8 (19H422) Released
IPSW.me
iOS 15.8.8 (19H422) Released
IPSW.me
iOS 16.7.16 (20H392) Released
IPSW.me
iPadOS 17.7.11 (21H461) Released
IPSW.me
iPadOS 18.7.9 (22H355) Released
IPSW.me
iPadOS 16.7.16 (20H392) Released
Michael Tsai
macOS 26.5
IPSW.me
iOS 26.5 (23F77) Released
IPSW.me
iPadOS 26.5 (23F77) Released
Michael Tsai
iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5
Michael Tsai
watchOS 26.5
Michael Tsai
tvOS 26.5
Michael Tsai
visionOS 26.5
Michael Tsai
audioOS 26.5
Six Colors
Apple rolls out encrypted RCS messaging in beta ↦
9to5Mac
macOS 26.5 adds new way to control your Mac’s power state via switches
IPSW.me
iOS OTA 9.9.18.7.9 (22H355) Released
IPSW.me
iOS OTA 9.9.17.7.11 (21H461) Released
AppleInsider
macOS 26.5 arrives with no visible changes other than Maps ads & subscriptions
9to5Mac
Apple Developer app gains Liquid Glass design and WWDC 2026 iMessage stickers
AppleInsider
Users get an iPadOS 26.5 update focused on services & subscriptions
AppleInsider
No signs of upgraded Apple Intelligence as iOS 26.5 arrives for all users
AppleInsider
Apple ships tvOS 26.5, primarily focused on behind-the-scenes fixes
AppleInsider
visionOS 26.5 bug fix update is here for Apple Vision Pro users
IPSW.me
iOS OTA 9.9.16.7.16 (20H392) Released
IPSW.me
iOS OTA 9.9.15.8.8 (19H422) Released
IPSW.me
macOS 26.5 (25F71) Released
AppleInsider
It's time to update your Apple Watch to watchOS 26.5
IPSW.me
iOS OTA 9.9.26.5 (23F77) Released
Eclectic Light Company
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.5, and security updates 15.7.7 and 14.8.7
9to5Mac
iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now
Apple Newsroom
End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today in beta
9to5Mac
watchOS 26.5 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new
9to5Mac
Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5
9to5Mac
macOS 26.5 now available, here’s everything new
9to5Mac
Apple releases iOS 26.5 with 3 key features including new wallpapers for your iPhone
9to5Mac
iPadOS 26.5 now available for iPad, here’s what’s new
TidBITS
GraphicConverter 12.5.2
TidBITS
Flighty Now Tracks Airport Disruptions Worldwide
iDownloadBlog
How to use WhatsApp in your car with CarPlay
AppleInsider
Sky Sports blocks Apple, wins F1 streaming victory in UK & Italy
Six Colors
(Sponsor) Magic Lasso Adblock: Block ads in iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV apps
9to5Mac
9to5Mac Daily: May 11, 2026 – macOS 27, Apple-Intel deal
9to5Mac
Deals: M5 MacBook Pro up to $350 off orig. list, M5 MacBook Air $180 off, Hue Bridge Pro, CarPlay units, more
AppleInsider
Apple TV hit 'The Studio' becomes the most-awarded series of the year
TidBITS
Beware Greeting Card Scams from Trusted Senders
9to5Mac
These AI chatbot app widgets work with CarPlay
9to5Mac
Apple debuts new Mac video that says ‘Great ideas start here’
AppleInsider
Apple Creator Studio may get better color correction features from a tiny acquisition
AppleInsider
New Apple ad pitches college students on buying a Mac
9to5Mac
Hit Apple TV comedy just achieved a feat that no show ever has before
9to5Mac
visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades: report
AppleInsider
Major W200 update, new smart gear, & third-party Siri speakers on Smart Home Insider
9to5Mac
Venmo privacy finally being fixed eight years after ‘alarming’ fails
9to5Mac
iOS 27 adding new way to manage your Safari tabs, per report
9to5Mac
Smart AirPods cameras could be a killer feature – if they work
AppleInsider
Apple Watch won't be getting on-device Touch ID anytime soon
Eclectic Light Company
Hero or hooligan: Perseus 2
9to5Mac
Apple has reportedly rejected Touch ID for the Apple Watch for two reasons
AppleInsider
iOS 26 review one year later: Liquid Glass complaints hide the real problem
MacRumors
Amazon Takes Up to $130 Off Apple Watch Series 11
9to5Mac
WhatsApp Plus subscriptions rolling out to iPhone, but you probably don’t need one
AppleInsider
Apple can't avoid $4.1 billion iCloud suit in UK
MacRumors
Apple Developer App Gets Liquid Glass Makeover and New WWDC 2026 Stickers
MacRumors
iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted in iOS 26.5
MacRumors
Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates
MacRumors
macOS Tahoe 26.5 Now Available
MacRumors
Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face
MacRumors
Apple Releases tvOS 26.5
MacRumors
Apple Releases visionOS 26.5
9to5Mac
Security Bite Podcast: Why ClickFix is now the top way Macs get infected
MacRumors
Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5
MacRumors
11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro
Eclectic Light Company
Solutions to Saturday Mac riddles 359
MacRumors
Foldable iPhone 'Ultra' Rumored to Launch in Just Two Colors
MacRumors
Apple Says Mac is 'Best Choice for College' in New Ad Aimed at Students
MacRumors
B&H Introduces New Low Prices On 2026 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air
Eclectic Light Company
Does iCloud Drive now lose almost all metadata?
MacRumors
Reddit Starts Blocking Mobile Website, Pushing Users to App Instead
MacRumors
Gurman: New Apple Vision Pro Won't Arrive for at Least Two Years
MacRumors
Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life
MacRumors
WhatsApp Plus Lands on iPhone With Custom Themes, Icons, and More
9to5Mac
Does iPhone need its own MacBook Neo moment?

2026-05-10

iDownloadBlog
“Topographic Amoeba” wallpaper for iPhone by BasicAppleGuy
TidBITS
Yet Another Story of an iOS Update Silently Changing Settings
AppleInsider
Sunday Reboot: Chip issues, oranges, and Tony Awards
TidBITS
Ulysses 40
TidBITS
Path Finder 26.0
TidBITS
Camo Studio 2.7.1
9to5Mac
Here’s how Apple could make its Hide My Email feature even better for iCloud+ users
AppleInsider
Trump Mobile's T1 is still vaporware a year and $59M later
AppleInsider
Liquid Glass won't get killed in macOS 27, expect a tune-up instead
AppleInsider
Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future
AppleInsider
Safari 27 will use AI to automatically group your browser tabs
9to5Mac
Report: macOS 27 to feature UI tweaks to address some Tahoe design complaints
Daring Fireball
WorkOS
Daring Fireball
Meta to Start Capturing Employee Mouse Movements, Keystrokes for AI Training Data
Mark Gurman
Apple to Make Design Changes in macOS 27 to Address Tahoe Quirks
9to5Mac
Apple’s biggest iPad competitor isn’t Android, it’s older iPads
Eclectic Light Company
Paintings of Beatrice Portinari: after 1862
MacRumors
macOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month
MacRumors
Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro Available for Record Low Price This Weekend
Eclectic Light Company
Last Week on My Mac: snapshots, the elephant in APFS
AppleInsider
Steeper discounts: MacBook Pros plunge to as low as $1,499, save up to $500

2026-05-09

9to5Mac
Indie App Spotlight: The ‘Before You’ bundle offers four effective screen time apps
9to5Mac
Here’s why I’m optimistic about iOS 27 and Apple’s renewed focus on stability
9to5Mac
Apple @ Work: ASBMUtil brings a native macOS app to the Apple Business experience
Eclectic Light Company
Paintings of Beatrice Portinari: to 1862
Eclectic Light Company
Saturday Mac riddles 359
MacRumors
AirPods Max 2 Available for $509 in All Colors on Amazon
Eclectic Light Company
Explainer: File Provider and cloud services

2026-05-08

AppleInsider
Denon Home series speakers review: Siri smarts with superior sound
9to5Mac
Three men charged in armed hijacking of truck carrying $1.2 million in Apple gear
Michael Tsai
Reddit Pushes Web Visitors to App
Michael Tsai
Ask Jeeves Shuts Down
Michael Tsai
Building Shopie for Mac With SwiftUI
Michael Tsai
Apple Sued for Removing Rave App From Store
9to5Mac
iOS 26 adds fun way to customize your iPhone wallpaper, here’s how to use it
AppleInsider
Federal prosecutors bust suspects in million-dollar Apple delivery truck heist
9to5Mac
CarPlay keeps getting better, here are two new features I’ve been loving
MacStories
Podcast Rewind: Codex, GameHub, a Mouse Lament, a Peacock Invasion, and an Interview with Niléane Dorffer
AppleInsider
Weekend deal: Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM falls to $1,699
9to5Mac
Prime Video just launched vertical video inside its iPhone app
AppleInsider
Updated iOS 26.5 & iPadOS 26.5 RC 2 builds tighten final release
9to5Mac
HomeKit Weekly: The Airversa QliQ brings a rechargeable Thread smart button to Apple Home
AppleInsider
The Apple Silicon chip in your next device may be made by Intel
9to5Mac
Apple and Intel have reached a deal to produce future chips: report
9to5Mac
Apple releases iOS 26.5 RC 2 ahead of public launch
9to5Mac
Apple TV has its best reviewed shows of the year airing right now
iDownloadBlog
How to use ChatGPT, Grok, and AI voice apps in CarPlay
Accidental Tech Podcast
690: Turn Left at the Next Tree
MacStories
MacStories Weekly: Issue 512
9to5Mac
Apple Watch vs WHOOP: Here’s what I learned after 60 days wearing both [Video]
9to5Mac
9to5Mac Daily: May 8, 2026 – Apple EDU store changes, AirPods with cameras
9to5Mac
Deals: M5 MacBook Air new all-time lows (up to $220 off), AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Battery, cables, more
9to5Mac
iPhone 18 Pro’s new A20 chip rumored to bring two major upgrades
9to5Mac
iOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps
9to5Mac
Instagram redesigns iPad app to what it always should have been
9to5Mac
CarPlay now works with these three top AI chatbot apps
AppleInsider
Mac shortages, iPhone rumors, and 'Schmigadoon!' on the AppleInsider Podcast
9to5Mac
iPhone-controlled Anthbot M9 robot lawn mower has replaced cutting grass for me [20% off]
9to5Mac
The Zens Semi-Solid-State Powerbank: a modest but worthwhile battery breakthrough
AppleInsider
Wedbush biggest bull on Apple with huge target price jump to $400
Eclectic Light Company
Naturalists: Into the 20th century
AppleInsider
Students & teachers can get educational pricing on Apple Watch
AppleInsider
Apple Store education purchase verification process expands to US
9to5Mac
Apple now requires verification for Education Store, adds Apple Watch with discounts
Apple Developer News
Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability
9to5Mac
Apple pushes back against Canadian bill that could force companies to weaken encryption
AppleInsider
How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 26 when you need a break
AppleInsider
Canadian encryption law could force Apple to take drastic action like in UK
AppleInsider
GameSir Pocket Taco review: an emulator-friendly retro controller with some tradeoffs
9to5Mac
Apple TV announces new docuseries on UConn women’s basketball team

2026-05-07

9to5Mac
Spotify’s AI-powered personal DJ adds support for more countries and languages
AppleInsider
More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too
9to5Mac
Apple expands environmental initiatives in India with new partnerships
9to5Mac
Trump set to invite Tim Cook and other CEOs to upcoming China trip
Daring Fireball
Prolost Watches 1.0
9to5Mac
9to5Mac Daily: May 7, 2026 – MacBook Neo production rumors, more
9to5Mac
Logitech announces two new keyboard cases for iPad
512 Pixels
Connected 602: Computer Too Good
AppleInsider
Apple CEO Tim Cook expected to get invite to go to China with Trump
9to5Mac
Apple showcases four new MAMI shorts shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max
9to5Mac
New Pride wallpapers, $599 Mac mini goes away, Apple earnings call tidbits
9to5Mac
This single-step Apple Shortcut might quickly become your new favorite
AppleInsider
SharePlay is not why co-streaming app Rave was kicked off the App Store
MacStories
Spotify CLI Turns Personalized Audio into a Podcast Feed
9to5Mac
Apple Notes is a killer app, and iOS 27’s rumored upgrade excites me for more
AppleInsider
Formula 1 Apple TV switch didn't get the fan backlash executives feared
AppleInsider
Apple's iPhone 18 2027 release was set before the iPhone 17 was launched
AppleInsider
AirPods Pro with cameras probably aren't arriving in 2026, but they are close
9to5Mac
Apple hits milestone in development of AirPods with cameras: report
MacStories
A Look at Apple’s 2026 Swift Student Challenge Winners
9to5Mac
Perplexity AI app introduces ‘all-new native Mac experience’ for Personal Computer
Mark Gurman
Apple’s Camera-Equipped AirPods Reach Late Testing in AI Device Push
AppleInsider
B&H's $1,949 M5 Pro MacBook Pro deal is back, save $250
Michael Tsai
Sendy 7
Michael Tsai
Arq Restore Notes
AppleInsider
These iPhone short films make an incredibly strong case for indie filmmaking
9to5Mac
OpenAI has new voice models that reason, translate, and transcribe as you speak
Apple Newsroom
How filmmakers are redefining the art form with MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone
9to5Mac
New Apple TV 4K adding AI might look like this Netflix feature
9to5Mac
Philips Hue smart lights will soon be able to react to live sports events in real-time
iDownloadBlog
Fix: Unable to make changes as organizer of Family Sharing
9to5Mac
Hands-on: Lexar ES5 brings MagSafe convenience and ProRes SSD speeds to your iPhone
Six Colors
Culpan: Apple goes all in on MacBook Neo production ↦
9to5Mac
iOS 26.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week
9to5Mac
Anthropic updates Claude Managed Agents with three new features
9to5Mac
Deals: AirPods, Apple MagSafe Battery 40% off, 512GB M5 MacBook Air $220 off, entry M5 Pro $250 off, Studio Display, more
AppleInsider
Apple II classic franchise 'Wizardry' bought by similarly classic Atari
Daring Fireball
The Greatest Match Cut in Cinematic History, Improved by Amazon Prime
9to5Mac
Apple Watch now available with discounted education pricing in select markets
512 Pixels
Google Fitbit Air
AppleInsider
Apple's Swift Student Challenge winners bring their apps to life with AI
9to5Mac
John Ternus on AI said exactly what I wanted to hear
AppleInsider
Amy Adams faces Javier Bardem's Max Cady in Apple TV 'Cape Fear' trailer
9to5Mac
Apple highlights four Swift Student Challenge apps ahead of WWDC 2026
Apple Newsroom
AI meets accessibility in this year’s Swift Student Challenge
9to5Mac
Apple TV’s twisted new thriller from Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg unveiled
9to5Mac
Apple Arcade just added 4 new ad-free games with these titles now available
9to5Mac
Google accused of copying Apple’s Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it
AppleInsider
MacBook Neo shortages force new A18 Pro run & doubled production to keep up
AppleInsider
New James Marsden spy thriller picked up by Apple TV
9to5Mac
Apple chip rumor helps Samsung hit $1T valuation
9to5Mac
Report: Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations
AppleInsider
Apple India spending $10.5 million on green energy & plastic reduction
9to5Mac
Meta AI is analyzing teen faces but a 12yo kid with a fake mustache fooled it [U]
9to5Mac
Are you eligible for a share of Apple’s $250M new Siri settlement?
AppleInsider
Price war: AirPods Max 2 drop to record low $509 ahead of Mother's Day

2026-05-06

9to5Mac
Apple TV greenlights new project with ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star
AppleInsider
Owning an Apple Home: HomePods as a whole-home audio system
9to5Mac
Apple partly victorious in EU trademark dispute with Chinese keyboard and solar panel maker
Daring Fireball
Broadcast Booths Around Baseball Tip Their Caps to John Sterling
9to5Mac
iPhone 18 Pro: Three new design updates are coming this year
Six Colors
Sandwich floats into presentations with Hovercraft ↦
AppleInsider
Apple takes a slice out of a fruit-shaped trademark dispute in EU
9to5Mac
Report: iPhone 17 demand helped Apple hit record Q1 smartphone revenue
Daring Fireball
Claris CEO Ryan McCann on FileMaker in the Age of Agentic Coding
Daring Fireball
Luca Maestri Runs the Cafeteria
512 Pixels
Anthropic Taking Over All Capacity of xAl’s First Memphis Data Center
Six Colors
(Podcast) Clockwise 655: Bananas are Floating, Question Mark!?
9to5Mac
Supreme Court rejects Apple’s stay request, Epic Games case to head back to District Court
9to5Mac
Apple TV has its best summer lineup ever, here’s what’s coming
Michael Tsai
iOS 27: Custom Wallet Passes
Michael Tsai
Delayed Siri Features Settlement
Michael Tsai
Software Brain
iDownloadBlog
Dark dual-color gradient wallpapers for iPhone
9to5Mac
9to5Mac Daily: May 6, 2026 – Apple settles Siri lawsuit for $250M, more
9to5Mac
tvOS 26 has added five new ways to customize your Apple TV 4K
iDownloadBlog
How to auto-open Maps when you connect to CarPlay
9to5Mac
Disney+ to become ‘super app’ that goes beyond streaming service: report
9to5Mac
Deals: MacBook Neo w/ delivery tomorrow at $590, M5 MacBook Air $220 off, 2TB M5 Pro $250 off, MagSafe cables, more
9to5Mac
iPadOS 26.5 will add three new features for iPad, here’s what’s coming
9to5Mac
CarPlay in iOS 26 promises video playback feature, here’s the latest
Six Colors
(Podcast) The Rebound 597: Jeeves As A Butler
9to5Mac
Apple TV reveals John Travolta’s directorial debut in new trailer
9to5Mac
iPhone 18 Pro getting new display upgrade with two benefits, per report
9to5Mac
Adobe Acrobat now lets users turn PDFs into shareable AI-powered workspaces
9to5Mac
Energizer now offers child-safe batteries for your AirTags
9to5Mac
Sketchy iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island rumors continue with claimed CAD images
9to5Mac
Pornhub is now using Apple’s own age verification feature in the UK
9to5Mac
Apple may have just made one of the most important new Siri announcements
9to5Mac
Intel’s stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report
Daring Fireball
Apple Cuts More Mac Studio and Mac Mini RAM Options as Memory Shortage Worsens
Daring Fireball
Apple Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over AI Features That Were Advertised but Didn’t Ship for $250 Million

2026-05-05

9to5Mac
Apple pressed by Maryland lawmakers over closure of first unionized U.S. store
Daring Fireball
The Pentagon Pegs the Cost of the Iran War, So Far, at $25 Billion
Daring Fireball
★ Software as the Product of Obsession Times Voice
TidBITS
ChatGPT’s Goblin Obsession Evades OpenAI’s Fixes
Michael Tsai
macOS Text Replacement Export/Import
Michael Tsai
The Problem With the Touch Bar
Daring Fireball
Pedometer++ 8.0
Mark Gurman
Apple to Let Users Choose Rival AI Models Across Its iOS 27 Features
iDownloadBlog
How to turn off Communication Safety for Apple devices
MacStories
Astropad Workbench Rethinks Remote Mac Control for AI Agents
Apple Newsroom
Apple Manufacturing Academy accelerates AI use in U.S. supply chains
Mark Gurman
Apple Explores Using Intel and Samsung to Build Main Device Chips in the US
Daring Fireball
[Sponsor] WorkOS: Ready to Sell to Enterprise? Your Product Is Ready, Your Auth Infrastructure Isn’t.
Daring Fireball
Chess Peace
Daring Fireball
Adobe’s ‘Modern’ User Interface Is Just Webpages

2026-05-04

Daring Fireball
Paul Thurrott Might Write a Book on Markdown
Daring Fireball
★ Y Combinator’s Stake in OpenAI
Six Colors
(Podcast) Upgrade 614: $100 Billion Is the Floor
Daring Fireball
Google Owns a Big Chunk of Anthropic
Daring Fireball
App Store Search Ads and the Slippery Slope
TidBITS
Designer Transforms Mac mini Into Lego-Inspired Workstation
TidBITS
Timing 2026.3
TidBITS
Mellel 6.6.7
TidBITS
ScreenFloat 2.3.7
TidBITS
BusyCal 2026.2.3 and BusyContacts 2026.2.2
TidBITS
TextExpander 8.4.3
TidBITS
Tinderbox 11.7
Daring Fireball
‘Noir, Japan’s Hard-Boiled Bittersweet Answer to Oreos’
Six Colors
Don’t let your Mac’s storage fill up!
Daring Fireball
Photoshop’s ‘Modern User Interface’ Sucks (and Doesn’t Feel Modern)