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Apple Ships iPadOS 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released iPadOS 26.3 developer beta 1 in mid December. Now iPadOS 26.3 developer beta 2 is available for testing, with build number 23D5103d. Beta 2 replaces the earlier beta 1 build 23D5089e as Apple resumes its usual update cadence after …

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Full List of All Apple AR/VR Devices (2023-2026)

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The landscape of spatial computing shifted significantly when Apple entered the mixed reality market. Between 2023 and 2026, the company transitioned from secretive research to releasing high-end hardware that blends digital content with the physica…

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Apple Rolls Out watchOS 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released watchOS 26.3 beta 1 in mid December, and watchOS 26.3 beta 2 is now available for registered developers. The new build is 23S5600d, replacing beta 1’s 23S5586d. This beta targets developers testing app compatibility ahead of the pu…

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Apple Rolls Out visionOS 26.3 Beta 2 for Vision Pro

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released visionOS 26.3 beta 1 in mid-December, and now beta 2 is ready for developers. The new test build is 23N5602d, replacing beta 1 23N5588c. Apple posted the beta 2 release on January 12, 2026. If you test on Apple Vision Pro, this upd…

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tvOS 26.3 Beta 2 Is Out Now for Apple TV Developers

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released the first tvOS 26.3 developer beta in mid-December. Now, tvOS 26.3 beta 2 is available for developers, and it carries build number 23K5600b. The earlier tvOS 26.3 beta 1 build was 23K5585c, posted on December 15, 2025. Apple seeded…

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Apple Says 2025 was a “Record-Breaking Year” for Its Services Business

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple says its services business delivered a record-breaking year in 2025, with new highs across Apple Music, Apple TV, and several other products. The company framed the update as a broad win for engagement, expansion, and new features across its s…

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Is Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Reading Accurate?

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The Apple Watch has evolved from a simple notification hub into a sophisticated health monitoring tool. One of its most discussed features is the SpO2 sensor, designed to measure the percentage of oxygen your red blood cells carry. While users rely …

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Full List of All iMac Generations (1998-2026)

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The iMac defines the desktop experience since its debut in 1998. Apple changed how users interact with computers by integrating components into one unit. This evolution spans from colorful CRT monitors to sleek silicon machines. This comprehensive g…

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AI Chips Are Challenging Apple’s Longtime Dominance at TSMC

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A new report argues that Apple helped build the modern leading-edge foundry model at TSMC, but AI computing is now changing who pays for new chip technology and who sets the pace. Apple and the TSMC Model The report explains how Apple became T…

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macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta 2 Now Available for Developers

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple pushed the first macOS Tahoe 26.3 developer beta in mid-December, and it has now moved the update to the next step. Developers can download macOS Tahoe 26.3 beta 2 today as Apple continues testing ahead of the public release. The new develo…

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Apple Releases iOS 26.3 Beta 2 to Developers

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has released iOS 26.3 beta 2 for developers. The new build number is 23D5103d. This follows iOS 26.3 beta 1, which Apple seeded in mid-December with build 23D5089e. The update is available through Apple’s developer beta channel, and you can…

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Apple Military Discount: What It Is and How to Get It

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you’re looking for savings on Apple products, you may be wondering whether an Apple military discount is available and how it works. Apple does offer special pricing for eligible military members and veterans, but it’s handled a bit differently f…

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Grok Blocked in Two Countries Over ‘Non-Consensual’ Deepfake Images

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Two countries have blocked the Grok app after it was widely used to generate non-consensual, near-nude deepfakes of women and children. A third country has launched a formal investigation. At the same time, U.S. lawmakers are urging Apple to remove …

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How to Enable iMessage on iPhone 13

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Activating iMessage on your iPhone 13 allows you to send encrypted texts and high-quality media. This service works over Wi-Fi or cellular data between Apple users. Most devices activate this automatically. However, you might need to toggle settings…

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Is Apple Watch Heart Rate Monitoring Accurate?

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you’re tracking workouts or keeping an eye on your health, you may be asking: Is Apple Watch heart rate monitoring accurate? Apple positions the Apple Watch as a wellness and fitness tool, but understanding how reliable its heart rate readings ar…

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Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Run the Next Version of Siri

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has confirmed that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri. The company says the upgrade will arrive later this year, bringing a smarter and more capable voice assistant to iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices. The new…

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Apple Outpaces Samsung to Become No.1 Smartphone Brand in 2025

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple led the global smartphone market in 2025, taking a 20% share and posting 10% year over year shipment growth. That growth rate ranked highest among the top five smartphone brands. Counterpoint Research said global smartphone shipments rose 2…

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Google Chrome Will Drop macOS Monterey Support With Version 150

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Google has confirmed that Chrome 150 will be the final version of the browser to support macOS Monterey. After that, Chrome 151 and later releases will no longer run on macOS 12, which Apple launched in October 2021. Changes for Monterey Users …

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Design.com vs LogoAI: AI Logo Design Comparison for Mac Creators

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Mac creators often turn to AI logo tools because they want speed without sacrificing output quality. Whether you are launching a website, updating a brand identity, or preparing assets for social media and print, the logo needs to scale cleanly and …

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eTrueSports is Not a Gaming Platform. It’s Bait.

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

You likely stumbled upon eTrueSports while searching for a way to improve your gaming experience. Perhaps you wanted real team kits for eFootball or exclusive stats, but something about the site felt off... Your intuition was right. Our deep dive in…

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iOS 26.4 Could End the Copy-Paste Nightmare for Your Credit Cards

maandag 12 januari 2026 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Adding a new credit card to an app has always been a little annoying. You type the number, the expiration date, maybe a CVV, and if you want to save it for later, you have to remember to copy it into another system or trust the app to store it secur…

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