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• Apple Releases Xcode 27.3 Beta With Three New Features

  04-11-2026 22:11 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple on Tuesday released the first Xcode 27.3 beta with three new features: GitHub Copilot support within the built-in coding assistant, the ability for developers to test Siri AI integration in their apps, and additional APIs for developers to optimize their apps for the upcoming MacBook Pro models with touchscreens.Tag: Xcode
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• Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 256 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

  05-11-2026 01:21 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.
  ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 256 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, Animations, CSS, Editing, Forms, HTML, JavaScript, Media, Networking, Rendering, SVG, Security, Web API, Web Extensions, Web Inspector, WebG
  
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• Apps Can Now Try to Stop You From Canceling Subscriptions

  05-11-2026 01:11 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple today added a new subscription retention feature for developers, allowing them to show retention messages when a subscriber goes to cancel.
  Apple says retention messages will appear in the subscription cancellation flow and can include text, images, or a special offer. Retention messages can be added in App Store Connect for auto-renewable subscriptions, with options for subscriber eligibility and wait time between messages.Through a separate Retention Messaging API, developers can choose
  
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• HomePod Mini 2's Amount of RAM Confirmed

  05-11-2026 01:08 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  MacRumors has confirmed that the HomePod mini 2 is equipped with 2GB of RAM supplied by SK Hynix. This is not very surprising given the S10 chip in the Apple Watch Series 10 also has 2GB of RAM, but Apple does not list this information in its tech specs for the HomePod mini 2, so it is worth documenting.Related Roundup: HomePod mini 2Buyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech
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• 'Super Mario Odyssey' Can Now Run on Apple TV Thanks to AI

  05-11-2026 00:20 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  A Reddit user was able to get Nintendo's "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" and "Super Mario Odyssey" to run natively on the Apple TV 4K, continuing a string of ports made possible with the use of AI (via Engadget).
  TVPort, Reddit user FloatingFalafel's open-source project, is a fork of the nxnative toolkit used to recompile Switch and Switch 2 games for the Apple TV using a Mac. It was built using Claude Opus 5.5."Super Mario Odyssey" runs at 60fps according to FloatingFalafel, and "Animal Crossin
  
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• Apple TV debuts all-new Peanuts special ‘Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy,’ premiering November 13th

  04-11-2026 23:15 via MacDailyNews
  
  Snoopy sets out to get off Santa’s naughty list in “Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy,” a festive new Peanuts special premiering globally November 13, 2026 on Apple TV.
  Apple TV on Wednesday unveiled the trailer for “Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy,” premiering globally on Friday, November 13th. In the latest special of the acclaimed “Snoopy Presents” banner, the Peanuts kids are on their best behavior — but Snoopy has landed on Santa’s naughty list. With just 12 days until
  
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• How 'Resident Evil' Director Zach Cregger Uses His iPhone to Make Movies

  04-11-2026 23:11 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak today shared an Apple TV video that offers a look at how "Resident Evil" director Zach Cregger uses an iPhone during filmmaking.
  Cregger said he uses his iPhone and the Cadrage app to plan out filming sequences ahead of time. He decides what shots to take, what lenses to use for each shot, and what's in each frame. He then prints out the images so the crew knows exactly what to do.According to Cregger, he used this process for "Weapons" and "Barbarian," two mov
  
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• Apple is Putting Employees on an AI Budget

  04-11-2026 22:46 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple is curtailing employee AI use to cut costs, reports Bloomberg. In October, Apple limited some engineers to $200 per day for AI spending, down from $300.
  More cuts could be coming, with daily allowances for some engineers dropping to $100. Many groups outside engineering already have a $100 daily limit, but some teams could have their spending capped at $25. Apple is asking some teams to use less expensive models or switch to on-device AI. Employees who need a bigger budget will be able to
  
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• Apple TV's '12 Days of Snoopy' Special Arrives November 13

  04-11-2026 22:20 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple today shared a trailer for a new Snoopy special that's airing on Friday, November 13. "Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy" features Snoopy working to get off Santa's naughty list ahead of Christmas.In the latest special of the acclaimed "Snoopy Presents" banner, the Peanuts kids are on their best behavior — but Snoopy has landed on Santa's naughty list. With just 12 days until Christmas, he sets out to prove he's not such a bad beagle after all, discovering along the way that the season
  
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• Apple reduces employee AI spending caps in bid to rein in costs

  04-11-2026 22:00 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple is reducing the daily budgets employees can spend on artificial intelligence tools as part of a cost-cutting push, even as the company continues to place AI at the center of its operations, according to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman.
  Last month, Apple quietly lowered the daily spending cap for some engineers using AI models to $200 from $300, people with knowledge of the change told Bloomberg. The company is now planning additional reductions for certain engineering teams that could bring
  
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• Apple Will Check Public iCloud Links for Harmful Content Starting in iOS 27.3

  04-11-2026 21:59 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple says it will start checking public iCloud links for harmful content in iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3.
  Images in iCloud Photos and files in iCloud Drive shared using the "Anyone with the link" option will be "made accessible to Apple" for a content check. Apple doesn't define harmful content, but it could mean malware, malicious files, and/or child sexual abuse material (CSAM) given Apple's mention of law enforcement involvement.
  If you try to upload harmful content,
  
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• Apple TV announces new comedy-drama series ‘Lenni,’ starring Toni Collette

  04-11-2026 20:40 via MacDailyNews
  
  Academy Award nominee Toni Collette will star in “Lenni,” Apple TV’s new darkly comedic series.
  Apple TV on Wednesday announced the uplifting, poignant new comedy-drama “Lenni,” starring Academy Award nominee Toni Collette (“Hereditary,” “Wayward”), as Lenni, a divorced social worker who, after a family tragedy, tries to protect her loved ones from the rough-and-tumble of life. Produced by award-winning production companies Made Up Stories and Keshet International, the captivat
  
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• macOS 27.3 Brings Live Activities to Macs Without Dynamic Island

  04-11-2026 19:43 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  The new MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays feature the Dynamic Island instead of a notch, and it includes support for Live Activities. Fortunately, other Apple silicon Macs will not entirely miss out, as the macOS 27.3 update enables Live Activities for apps like Apple Music, Clock, and Voice Memos in the macOS menu bar.
  The first macOS 27.3 developer beta released this week enables Live Activities support in the menu bar for several of Apple's built-in apps, along with things l
  
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• U.S. stocks surge on expected two years of Washington DC gridlock; Apple jumps more than 6% to record territory

  04-11-2026 19:30 via MacDailyNews
  
  U.S. equities staged a powerful rally on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as investors cheered the prospect of roughly two years of political gridlock in Washington D.C. following Democrats’ midterm victories that flipped control of both the House and Senate.⁠
  Major indexes opened sharply higher and extended gains through the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,000 points (roughly 2%), while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted strong advances, with technolo
  
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• macOS 27.3 Includes an Important Security Fix

  04-11-2026 18:41 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  The first macOS 27.3 developer beta includes an important security fix that prevents command-line tools from accepting eMudhra's compromised web certificates. Specifically, the update removes the affected certificates from the /etc/ssl/cert.pem file.
  macOS 27.3 is not expected to be released to the public until December, but a macOS 27.2.1 update will likely arrive sooner with the same security fix.If you do not wish to update your Mac at this time, you can opt to manually remove the affected ce
  
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• Apple preps 9-inch HomeView Ultra with 360-degree robotic arm

  04-11-2026 18:20 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple’s current 7-inch wall-mounted HomeView
  Apple is developing a larger, more advanced version of its recently announced HomeView smart display, according to a new report from The Information. The device, often referred to in reports as the HomeView Ultra (or possibly HomeView Max or HomeView 360), features a 9-inch screen mounted on a motorized arm that can swivel a full 360 degrees.
  Powered by Apple Intelligence with Siri AI, Apple HomeView brings entertainment, connection, and smart home
  
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• Massive Sale Hits Apple Watch Ultra 3 With Record Low $250 Discounts

  04-11-2026 18:00 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Best Buy today has a big collection of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models for $549.00, down from $799.00. This is a massive $250 discount on the previous-generation device, and it represents a new all-time low price on these models.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.You'll find both Black and Natural Apple Watch Ultra 3 models on sale at this record low price a
  
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• Apple TV Reportedly Planning 'Silo' Spinoff

  04-11-2026 17:57 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple TV is developing a "Silo" spinoff tied to Hugh Howey's upcoming Silo book trilogy, according to Apple TV commentator and podcaster Sigmund Judge. He said pre-production will begin later this year, with the books expected next summer. Hiring has apparently begun and some sets remain standing after season four wrapped in March. The reported project would follow the show's fourth and final season.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: Apple TV ShowsBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple
  
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• Is It Worth Buying a Titanium Apple Watch?

  04-11-2026 17:32 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  The Apple Watch Series 12's titanium option offers a premium metallic finish and sapphire crystal, sitting between the more affordable aluminum model and the higher-priced ceramic version. Is it worth choosing?
  The titanium Apple Watch starts at $699, compared to $399 for aluminum. Available in Natural and Radiant Gold with a polished finish, it offers a more traditional watch aesthetic than the matte aluminum models. There are designer Apple Watch Hermès options too.One of the main practical b
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 18 rumored to get larger battery alongside price increase

  04-11-2026 17:15 via MacDailyNews
  
  Apple’s current iPhone 17
  Apple’s upcoming standard iPhone 18 is expected to feature a larger battery than the current iPhone 17, according to a recent claim from Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station. The same report also points to a possible price increase for the base model when it arrives next year.
  In a Weibo post, the leaker said the base iPhone 18 will continue with a high-resolution 6.3-inch OLED display supporting up to a 120Hz refresh rate, the Dynamic Island, and Face ID. It is also
  
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• Does HomePod Mini 2 Have Improved Sound? Here's What Reviews Say

  04-11-2026 16:13 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple's press release for the HomePod mini 2 last month touted "rich sound" and "advanced computational audio," but it did not explicitly mention if the second-generation model has better sound compared to the original. A few early reviews of the speaker, however, said that audio quality has in fact improved.
  Apple's tech specs pages for both the HomePod mini 2 and the original HomePod mini mention a "full-range driver" and "dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies," so th
  
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• Apple launches beta for always-listening AI tools on Apple Watch

  04-11-2026 16:10 via MacDailyNews
  
  Siri Recap can create high-level summaries of conversations that users can review later to jog their memory.
  Apple released the first developer betas of iOS 27.3 and watchOS 27.3 on Tuesday, bringing its previously announced Audio Intelligence features—including ambient, always-listening AI tools—into testing on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.⁠
  The features, first unveiled at Apple’s September “Surprise and Shine” hardware event, use the watch’s microphone and on
  
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• macOS 27.3 Makes Markdown Files Easier to Read

  04-11-2026 15:39 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  macOS 27.3 adds native Markdown rendering to Quick Look, allowing users to preview .md files with their formatting applied.
  In the first beta of macOS 27.3, Quick Look displays styled headings, bold text, lists, and links when previewing Markdown documents. Selecting a file in Finder and pressing the Space bar brings up a readable preview, without requiring a separate editor or Quick Look extension.The addition builds on Apple's broader adoption of Markdown. Notes gained Markdown import and expo
  
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• Apple’s redesigned Health app expands language support

  04-11-2026 15:05 via MacDailyNews
  
  The redesigned Health app, built with Apple Intelligence at its core and now with expanded language support, brings powerful, personalized health and fitness insights to millions of people worldwide.
  Apple’s redesigned Health app on Wednesday will expand language support to global English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese, bringing powerful, personalized health insights to millions of people worldwide. Built
  
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• HomeView Pre-Order Returns to $289.99 on Amazon

  04-11-2026 14:44 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Amazon's $9 pre-order discount on the HomeView has returned for the Space Gray color, allowing you to get the home hub for $289.99, down from $299.00.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Although only a $9 discount, this is still biggest deal we've seen on the HomeView, and as of writing only Amazon is offering any sort of discount on the device. Amazon's
  
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• Apple May Phase Out Non-Touch High-End MacBook Pros

  04-11-2026 14:35 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple will likely consolidate its high-end MacBook Pro lineup around touchscreen models, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Writing in his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman questioned whether Apple would keep updating its high-end ‌MacBook Pro‌ models without touchscreens. The company has retained the mini-LED M5 Pro and M5 Max models alongside the new touchscreen versions, which cost $400 more.Gurman cited the resources required to support parallel product lines across development, pr
  
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• Apple's Insider Trading Policy Now Covers Prediction Markets

  04-11-2026 13:45 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Apple has added an explicit ban on using confidential information to bet on prediction markets to its insider trading policy, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  The policy was filed on Tuesday as an exhibit to Apple's annual report on Form 10-K, which is also available on Apple's Investor Relations website. The new version is marked "Updated October 2026," while an earlier version that Apple filed in 2024 doesn't mention prediction markets at all.If you haven
  
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• 'Stick' Season 2 Premieres Today on Apple TV

  04-11-2026 13:41 via MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
  
  Owen Wilson's popular golf comedy "Stick" returns to Apple TV today with two episodes of its second season, followed by weekly releases. Wilson returns as former professional golfer Pryce Cahill, who is attempting a comeback. Rhea Seehorn joins the cast as his coach alongside returning stars Peter Dager, Marc Maron, and Mariana Treviño.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: Apple TV ShowsBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater
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• Apple Watch Veterans Day Activity Challenge coming November 11th

  03-11-2026 23:30 via MacDailyNews
  
  The Apple Watch Veterans Day Activity Challenge is coming November 11th
  Apple is set to launch its annual Veterans Day Activity Challenge for Apple Watch users on November 11, 2026.
  The one-day challenge is straightforward: complete any workout lasting 11 minutes or more on Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11th). Users can track the session with Apple’s built-in Workout app or any third-party app that records workouts to the Health app.
  Those who finish the challenge will earn a limited-time
  
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• T. Rowe Price’s Tony Wang: Apple proves consumer demand remains resilient amid AI-driven margin pressures

  03-11-2026 21:45 via MacDailyNews
  
  In a segment on CNBC’s The Exchange, T. Rowe Price portfolio manager Tony Wang (who oversees the firm’s science and technology equity strategy) argues that Apple’s latest results demonstrate ongoing consumer demand resilience, even as the company faces rising costs tied to the AI boom.⁠
  Wang joined the program to discuss the investment case for Apple (AAPL) shortly after the company reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results—the first under new CEO John Ternus. Apple posted September-
  
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