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macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta 2 now available for developers

maandag 6 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer beta 2 to testers, build 25B5057f. You get a stability pass after last month’s 26.1 launch and fresh groundwork for Apple’s upcoming AI features. What changes in beta 2 You install this build for polis…

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iOS 26.1 beta 2 now available for developers

maandag 6 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released iOS 26.1 beta 2 to developers today with build 23B5059e. You get it in Settings > General > Software Update if your device is enrolled in the developer channel. The update follows beta 1 (23B5044l) by two weeks. What’s new right no…

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Rivian CEO Explains Why Apple CarPlay Doesn’t Fit Its Vision

maandag 6 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has doubled down on his decision to keep Apple CarPlay out of the company’s vehicles. Speaking on The Decoder's podcast, Scaringe said Rivian’s goal is to build a connected driving experience that feels unified, not divided be…

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iOS 26 Redesign Confuses Users with Screenshot Button Switch

maandag 6 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

You opened the screenshot preview, tapped the left button out of habit, and watched your shot vanish. You didn’t imagine it. iOS 26 changed the layout and behavior of the screenshot UI to push a new workflow: review first, then decide where to save …

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M5 iPad Pro may ship without the rumored Second Camera

maandag 6 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s next M5 iPad Pro is drawing attention again, this time over one of its most anticipated features may have quietly disappeared. Early unboxing videos of the M5 iPad Pro, uploaded by Russian YouTube channels Wylsacom and Romancev768, show no s…

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Fourteen Years Without Steve Jobs

zondag 5 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Today marks fourteen years since Steve Jobs died at his Palo Alto home at the age of 56. He died one day after Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S and Siri. You see his influence every time you unlock an iPhone or open a Mac. The products still carry the a…

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John Ternus seen as first pick to replace CEO Tim Cook

zondag 5 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Tim Cook’s eventual departure from Apple is no longer a distant topic whispered in boardrooms. Apple now face the same question which many of us are wondering about: who will lead the world’s most valuable company next. Cook, who turns 65 next mo…

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Next Year, ‘Max’ Might Not Mean the Biggest iPhone Anymore

zaterdag 4 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s Max won’t be the biggest iPhone for long. If Apple ships a foldable alongside the iPhone 18 line, the largest screen in the lineup moves to the foldable. You still get a 6.9-inch panel on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Open the Fold and you jump to …

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Leaked Code reveals Vision Pro strap upgrade with ‘Dual Knit Band’

zaterdag 4 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple appears to be preparing a new comfort-focused upgrade for the Vision Pro headset, and this time, it’s all about the strap. New details suggest the company is working on a “Dual Knit Band,” a redesigned head strap that aims to solve one of the …

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Last chance? Affinity makes its iPad apps free ahead of Oct 30 event

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you delayed buying Affinity Photo 2, Designer 2, or Publisher 2 on iPad, you have a window right now. The apps show as free, and you can register licenses at no cost. The timing matters because Serif is signaling a major shift on October 30. S…

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These major Car brands still refuse to support CarPlay Ultra

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

CarPlay Ultra finally shipped in May with Aston Martin, but several major automakers still refuse to sign on. If you plan to buy a new car and want Apple’s deeper in-dash experience, you need to know who is sitting it out. Apple’s pitch hands more o…

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Crossbody Strap Is Selling out fast, even a month after Launch

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s latest accessory is proving harder to buy than many expected. Nearly a month after launch, the company’s new Crossbody Strap for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air is still widely backordered online and in stores. That points to early momentum for a $…

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Leaked M5 Benchmark Puts iPad Pro Ahead of Every Desktop CPU

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s next-generation iPad Pro powered by the unannounced M5 chip is already making headlines. A leaked Geekbench result shows the tablet hitting a single-core score of 4,133, higher than every PC processor currently tested, including flagship des…

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Studio Display 2: Release Date & Expected Specs

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s external display lineup looks set for its first big update since 2022. With two new monitors reportedly nearing mass production, a “Studio Display 2” feels close — even if timing is still fluid between late 2025 and early 2026. Here’s what t…

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iOS 26’s Contacts app has a basic feature missing

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s latest iOS 26 update improves many core features, but it also introduces a surprisingly annoying flaw. If you try to delete a contact by searching for it in the Phone app’s new unified view, you won’t find a delete option at all. The onl…

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OpenAI’s Sora hits No. 3 on App Store despite invite-only launch

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

OpenAI’s new AI video app, Sora, is off to a strong start. Despite being limited to invited users in the U.S. and Canada, the app shot to No. 3 on the U.S. App Store’s Top Overall chart within two days of launch. That early traction shows just how h…

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Apple Games iOS 26: A Short Review of What’s New

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has been slowly but steadily expanding its gaming ecosystem, and iOS 26 makes that effort feel more intentional. With the new Games app, tighter Apple Arcade integration, and performance upgrades, Apple is clearly signaling that gaming is no l…

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How to Turn Off Call Screening on iOS 26

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces Call Screening, a privacy-focused feature that filters incoming calls from unknown numbers. When enabled, your iPhone automatically answers these calls, prompts the caller to state their name and reason, and only rings if a…

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Safari Tech Preview 229 Now Available for macOS Tahoe and Sequoia

vrijdag 3 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released Safari Technology Preview 229, the company’s testbed browser for features headed to future versions of Safari. If you build for the web or you like living on the bleeding edge, this is the build you install to see what’s next and to f…

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How to Play Fortnite on Mac: A Complete Guide (2025)

donderdag 2 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you’re a Mac user and a Fortnite fan, you’ve probably noticed it’s not as straightforward to play as it used to be. Since Epic Games and Apple parted ways, Fortnite has been unavailable on the Mac App Store, leaving players searching for reliable…

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iOS 26 Removes Blurry Background in Messages — Here Are the Best Alternatives

donderdag 2 oktober 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

What changedIn iOS 26, a long-press (Tapback/More) on a message no longer dims or blurs the rest of the thread. The action sheet pops over a fully readable conversation, so you can’t “spotlight” a single bubble for quick screenshots or discreet shar…

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