Macworld Apple’s been making an awful lot of money lately, and it’s no secret that the iPhone 17 Pro was a key part of that success. (The less said about the iPhone Air, the better.) But only now are we starting to understand why that handset sold so well, at least in one crucial market. According to the Financial Times, Apple’s record-breaking recent sales in China are in large part due to what might seem like a small and cosmetic change. It’s all to do with the Cosmic Orange finish. “A new vivid orange device has attracted thousands of online posts and videos from fans showing off their new phones,” the publication reports. The latest generation’s design bolstered the iPhone’s…

YouTube TV is shaking up the live TV streaming landscape by introducing a suite of customizable, lower-priced subscription options that let viewers pay only for the content they actually want. Announced via the official YouTube Blog, more than 10 new “YouTube TV Plans” are rolling out starting this week, focusing on popular categories like sports, news, entertainment, and family programming. These genre-specific bundles come in significantly cheaper than the traditional main plan, giving subscribers greater control and flexibility without sacrificing core YouTube TV features.The longstanding main YouTube TV Base Plan remains available at $82.99 per month, delivering over 100 networks spanning all genres for those who want the full experience. However, the new plans address a common cord-cutter complaint: why…

YouTube TV is shaking up the live TV streaming landscape by introducing a suite of customizable, lower-priced subscription options that let viewers pay only for the content they actually want. Announced via the official YouTube Blog, more than 10 new “YouTube TV Plans” are rolling out starting this week, focusing on popular categories like sports, news, entertainment, and family programming. These genre-specific bundles come in significantly cheaper than the traditional main plan, giving subscribers greater control and flexibility without sacrificing core YouTube TV features.The longstanding main YouTube TV Base Plan remains available at $82.99 per month, delivering over 100 networks spanning all genres for those who want the full experience. However, the new plans address a common cord-cutter complaint: why…

OpenClaw lets you run an action-based AI agent directly on your Mac. We walk through installation, setup, and practical ways to use it. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

OpenClaw lets you run an action-based AI agent directly on your Mac. We walk through installation, setup, and practical ways to use it. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

One of the more persistent and long-standing Apple rumors has been the launch of new AirPods models with built-in cameras. Another leaker added their support for this idea just yesterday. Exactly what role these cameras would perform has been the subject of much speculation, with some suggesting they will be used to support Apple Intelligence visual features. While that is certainly possible, I can’t help wondering whether the reports point to support for hand gestures similar to those used with Vision Pro … more…