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Verizon Customers Report $50 to $200 Credits, But Only Under This Condition

maandag 19 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Verizon’s recent nationwide outage left millions of customers without mobile and internet service for hours. In response, the carrier began offering a $20 bill credit to affected users. However, some customers report that a simple call to support ca…

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Apple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Homepage Tribute

maandag 19 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple updated its homepage today to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The tribute highlights several of Dr. King’s most powerful quotes and invites visitors to explore his life and work through Apple Books and Apple Podcasts. The message centers on r…

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iPhone 18 Prices May Rise With Higher Storage, Base Models Expected to Stay the Same

maandag 19 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup is shaping up to be more expensive, at least for buyers who choose higher storage options. Several industry forecasts now point to a price increase driven mainly by rising memory and storage component costs. While base model…

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iPhone 18 Pro to Use LTPO+ Displays to Enable Under-Screen Face ID

maandag 19 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is testing under-display Face ID on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, marking a major step toward a true all-screen iPhone. Recent reports say Apple plans to use LTPO+ OLED panels, which support Under-Display Infrared, or UDIR, technology. This allows…

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Mobile Users Are Spending More Time on Threads Than X

maandag 19 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Meta’s Threads is now used more each day on mobile than Elon Musk’s X. The shift marks a notable change in how people engage with major social platforms, especially on smartphones, where most social activity now happens. According to Similarweb (…

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These Macs and iPads Are Getting OLED Displays Over the Next Three Years

maandag 19 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is preparing a major display upgrade across several of its Mac and iPad models. The company plans to move more products from LCD to OLED panels over the next few years, with changes expected between 2026 and 2028. OLED screens offer richer …

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Chrome on iPhone adds guided Safari import

maandag 19 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Google is adding a new "Safari import" option to move your info from Safari to Chrome on your iPhone. It uses a file you export from your settings. You can find this inside Chrome settings under "Safari import." When you open it, Chrome does not …

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Copilot+ PCs “Outperform” MacBook Air M4, According to Microsoft

zondag 18 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Microsoft says Copilot+ PCs are faster than the MacBook Air with M4. The company also claims that these machines deliver a significant improvement in performance and battery life compared to older Windows laptops. But when you look closely, most of …

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macOS now has a real Xbox 360 emulator port, and it can run Red Dead Redemption and GTA IV

zondag 18 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you’ve been waiting for a “real” Xbox 360 emulator on macOS, a new open-source project called xenia-mac is the most direct attempt so far. It is not an official Xenia release, and it is very early. The releases page calls it an “extremely early, …

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Apple Warns of “Extremely Sophisticated” Web Attacks on iPhones Running Older iOS Versions

zondag 18 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple warned iPhone users to update their devices after fixing two WebKit security flaws that it says were used in "extremely sophisticated" targeted attacks. The attacks affected iOS versions released before iOS 26, raising concern for users who ha…

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Apple’s Environmental Chief Lisa Jackson Retires After 13 Years

zaterdag 17 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has confirmed that Lisa Jackson is retiring from the company this month. The change became more visible on Friday, when Apple removed her from its leadership page. Jackson spent more than a decade shaping Apple’s environmental and public polic…

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Foldable iPhone Will Run on the Same A20 Pro Chip as iPhone 18 pro

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple plans to power its first foldable iPhone with the same A20 Pro chip used in the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The device is expected to launch this September alongside Apple’s top-end phones, marking a major step in Apple’s hardware roadmap. A20 Pr…

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The AI Rush Is Changing Apple’s Longstanding Advantage at TSMC

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple no longer sits alone at the front of the line for the world’s most advanced chips. Rising demand from artificial intelligence companies has reshaped priorities at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., forcing Apple to compete more directly f…

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OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Go to the US and Confirms Ads are Coming

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

OpenAI has announced two major updates to ChatGPT. The company is rolling out its lower-priced ChatGPT Go plan worldwide, including the United States, and it will soon begin testing ads in certain ChatGPT tiers for U.S. users. ChatGPT Go Is Now A…

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New MacBook Pro With OLED Enters Production Sooner Than Planned

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple plans a major MacBook Pro redesign later this year or in early 2027. The biggest change is the screen. The new models will switch to OLED, and production of those displays has already begun. That timing matters. It suggests Apple and its di…

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Apple Music Student Discount: How It Works and What You Get in 2026

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you’re a university student, Apple lets you subscribe to Apple Music at a reduced monthly price compared with the regular individual plan. That’s real savings over time, especially if music is part of your daily routine (which of course it is). …

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How Much Does Apple Music Cost Per Month in 2026

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Let’s cut to the chase. Pricing hasn’t changed dramatically in the last year, but it’s worth knowing what you can expect when you hit “subscribe” today. Table of contentsU.S. PricingWhat You Pay in EuropeIf You Want Something Different U.S. Pr…

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India Issues Final Warning to Apple in Ongoing Antitrust Case

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

India’s competition watchdog has issued a final warning to Apple in a long-running antitrust case. After more than a year of back-and-forth, the regulator says Apple’s repeated requests for more time are blocking the process. What the case is abo…

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South Korea Rejects Elon Musk’s Request for Evidence in Apple Lawsuit

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The South Korean government has refused to execute xAI’s request for documents from Kakao in its lawsuit against Apple. The decision does not end the effort, but it forces xAI to narrow its demands before any material can be considered. xAI Is Tr…

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Shohei Ohtani Stars in Beats’ New Los Angeles Campaign

vrijdag 16 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Beats has launched a new campaign built around Shohei Ohtani. The concept is simple and striking. The brand shows Ohtani at a towering scale across familiar Los Angeles scenes. The images promote products such as Powerbeats Pro 2, Beats Studio Pro, …

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Subway Surfers City is Coming to iPhone Next Month

donderdag 15 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Subway Surfers remains one of the biggest mobile games ever. Now its long-awaited sequel is almost here. Subway Surfers City arrives on the App Store on February 26. If you play games on your iPhone, you likely know the original. Developer SYBO s…

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