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		<title>Apple Pulled Cal AI for Deceptive Billing Design, Not External Payments</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/apple-cal-ai-app-store-removal/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-pulled-cal-ai-for-deceptive-billing-design-not-external-payments.2481315/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:54:30 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>App Store</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple recently cracked down on Cal AI, an app owned by MyFitnessPal that tried to skirt Apple's in-app purchase rules. Apple told <em><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/21/apples-cal-ai-crackdown-signals-its-still-policing-the-app-store/">TechCrunch</a></em> that it briefly pulled the calorie-counting app last week for violating purchasing guidelines and using a deceptive billing design.<br/>
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When the app was pulled last week, there was speculation that it was removed for implementing web-based payments, something that is now allowed in the U.S. Apple said that's not the whole story, though, and the app was violating other guidelines.<br/>
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Apple's ongoing legal battle with <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/epic-games/">Epic Games</a> led a judge to force Apple to allow U.S. developers to include links to external payment systems in their apps, but apps that are not classified as reader apps also have to include an in-app purchase option. Apps like Netflix and Spotify that offer streaming content are considered reader apps, but Cal AI is not.<br/>
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As a non-reader app, Cal AI was allowed to direct users to a non-Apple purchase option for a subscription, which it did with a purchase flow using Stripe, but the purchase option should have been displayed alongside an in-app purchase option. Apple said Cal AI bypassed its required in-app purchase flow, misled customers by displaying the weekly calculated pricing more prominently than the amount the user would be billed, and had a free trial toggle that did not make the subscription's automatic renewal clear.<br/>
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The app also prompted users who declined the initial subscription to agree to a second, different subscription purchase flow, leading to multiple negative reviews for its confusing third-party payment options.<br/>
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Cal AI fixed the issues that Apple brought up, and the app returned to the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/">App Store</a>. <em>TechCrunch</em> suggests that Cal AI was experimenting to see whether Apple was still enforcing its rules following the court ruling requiring it to allow external payments in apps. With the Cal AI crackdown, Apple made it clear that it is indeed policing external payments.<br/>
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MyFitnessPal and Cal AI have not commented on the situation. After returning to the &zwnj;App Store&zwnj;, Cal AI is once again the number four app on the &zwnj;App Store&zwnj;'s Health and Fitness charts.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/app-store/">App Store</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/apple-cal-ai-app-store-removal/">Apple Pulled Cal AI for Deceptive Billing Design, Not External Payments</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-pulled-cal-ai-for-deceptive-billing-design-not-external-payments.2481315/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Teases &#039;Incredible Road Map Ahead&#039;</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/apple-teases-incredible-road-map-ahead/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-teases-incredible-road-map-ahead.2481314/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:10:36 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Joe Rossignol</dc:creator>
		<category>Bloomberg</category>
		<category>John Ternus</category>
		<category>Mark Gurman</category>
		<category>Tim Cook</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[In an all-hands meeting with employees today, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/">Apple's future CEO John Ternus</a> teased an "incredible road map ahead."<br/>
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"I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the most exciting time to be building products and services at Apple in my entire career," said Ternus. While the meeting was private, Ternus' comments were <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-21/apple-s-cook-says-he-s-healthy-will-be-chairman-for-long-time">reported by <em>Bloomberg</em>'s Mark Gurman</a>.<br/>
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Appearing alongside Apple's current CEO Tim Cook at the Steve Jobs Theater, Ternus expressed optimism about artificial intelligence in particular.<br/>
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"AI is going to create almost unlimited potential," said Ternus. "We're going to be able to keep unlocking possibilities that are going to create entirely new opportunities for our products and services, and I'm so excited about what that's going to mean for our users." Unsurprisingly, he did not provide any specific details at this time.<br/>
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"We are about to change the world once again," he said.<br/>
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Ternus ensured that design remains "core" to Apple, and he promised that the company is still committed to user privacy and environmental responsibility.<br/>
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As for Cook, he <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/tim-cook-executive-chairman-role/">told employees he is "healthy"</a> and plans to serve as Apple's executive chairman for "a long time." Apple said Cook will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world."<br/>
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Ternus will become Apple's CEO on September 1.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/bloomberg-com/">Bloomberg</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/john-ternus/">John Ternus</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mark-gurman/">Mark Gurman</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/apple-teases-incredible-road-map-ahead/">Apple Teases &#039;Incredible Road Map Ahead&#039;</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-teases-incredible-road-map-ahead.2481314/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Tim Cook Says He&#039;s &#039;Healthy,&#039; Plans to Remain at Apple &#039;for a Long Time&#039;</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/tim-cook-executive-chairman-role/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/tim-cook-says-hes-healthy-plans-to-remain-at-apple-for-a-long-time.2481310/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:04:54 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>Tim Cook</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a> today told employees he plans to be at Apple "for a long time" in his new role as executive chairman. Cook shared the information in an all-hands meeting detailed by <em><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-21/apple-s-cook-says-he-s-healthy-will-be-chairman-for-long-time">Bloomberg</a></em>.<br/>
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"I am healthy. My energy is high, and I plan to be in this role for a long time," said Cook. He said he will support current hardware engineering chief John Ternus in any way necessary when Ternus takes over as CEO, and he plans to continue to offer knowledge and experience whenever it's needed. "Apple will be my top priority," he said. "It's who I am at my core, and I can't imagine it any other way."<br/>
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Cook is <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/">stepping down from his role</a> as Apple CEO, handing the company over to Ternus. Apple announced the upcoming change yesterday, and said that Cook will remain on as executive chairman, where he will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world."<br/>
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During the meeting, Cook told employees that he thinks he can help with strengthening Apple's global relationships. When asked why he is stepping down now, Cook said that it was a good time because Apple is "doing great," the product lineup is "incredible," and Ternus <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/ternus-apple-ceo-jobs-style-decisiveness/">is ready for the role</a>. "These three things all intersected, and they intersect now. And so now was the time," said Cook.<br/>
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Cook is set to remain CEO through September 1, 2026, at which point he will move into his new role and Ternus will take over as CEO. Cook will see Apple through WWDC, but Ternus will be leading the company by the time the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18-pro/">iPhone 18 Pro</a> and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-fold/">iPhone Fold</a> launch.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/tim-cook-executive-chairman-role/">Tim Cook Says He&#039;s &#039;Healthy,&#039; Plans to Remain at Apple &#039;for a Long Time&#039;</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/tim-cook-says-hes-healthy-plans-to-remain-at-apple-for-a-long-time.2481310/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Releases New iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Public Betas</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/apple-releases-ios-26-5-public-beta-3/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-new-ios-26-5-ipados-26-5-and-macos-tahoe-26-5-public-betas.2481308/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:17:43 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>iOS 26</category>
		<category>macOS Tahoe 26</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Apple today provided public beta testers with new releases of upcoming iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-26/">macOS Tahoe</a> 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a day after Apple provided the betas to developers. These are the third iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 betas, but the second &zwnj;macOS Tahoe&zwnj; 26.5 public beta. <br/>
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After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section of the Settings app on each device.<br/>
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iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and &zwnj;macOS Tahoe&zwnj; 26.5 include a new Suggested Places feature for recommending nearby locations to visit, and Apple is also gearing up to start showing ads in Maps. <br/>
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Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/rcs/">RCS</a> messages between iPhone and Android users again, and there are proximity pairing, notification forwarding, and Live Activities for third-party wearables in the EU.<div class="linkback">Related Roundups: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/">iOS 26</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/">iPadOS 26</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-26/">macOS Tahoe</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forums: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/ios-26.248">iOS 26</a>, <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/macos-tahoe.250">macOS Tahoe</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/apple-releases-ios-26-5-public-beta-3/">Apple Releases New iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Public Betas</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-releases-new-ios-26-5-ipados-26-5-and-macos-tahoe-26-5-public-betas.2481308/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>AirPods Pro 3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM6: Which Flagship Earbuds Should You Buy?</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/sony-wf1000xm6-vs-airpods-pro-3/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/airpods-pro-3-vs-sony-wf-1000xm6-which-flagship-earbuds-should-you-buy.2481306/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:44:45 PDT</pubDate>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/sony-wf1000xm6-vs-airpods-pro-3/</guid>
		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>AirPods Pro</category>
		<category>Featured</category>
		<category>AirPods Pro 3</category>
		<category>Sony</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Sony refreshed its earbuds earlier this year, introducing the &#36;330 <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/12/sony-wf-1000xm6-earbuds/">WF-1000XM6 earbuds</a> to compete with the &#36;249 <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-pro/">AirPods Pro 3</a> that came out last September. We compared Sony's new earbuds with Apple's latest model to see which is better.<br/>
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Sony's XM6 earbuds are smaller than the &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; because there's no stem, but the in-ear fit is different. The &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; have foam-infused silicone tips that are comfortable to wear for multiple hours at a time. Sony is using a polyurethane and silicone foam hybrid that feels secure in the ears, but you'll feel them more when using them for longer periods. The XM6 aren't as likely to fall out of your ears when moving around, so they're better for workouts. Earbud fit is going to vary from person to person, so some people might find the XM6 more comfortable. Both the &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; and the XM6 come with tips in multiple sizes to fit ears in different shapes.<br/>
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Though Sony's earbuds have a tighter fit that's ideal for fitness-related use, the &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; have heart rate tracking and better waterproofing for sweat resistance. The XM6 have an IPX4 water resistance rating, compared to the IP57 dust and water resistance rating of the &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj;.<br/>
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The &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; and the XM6 are both high-end flagship earbud options, and they produce excellent sound. Like fit, your opinion on sound quality will come down to individual preference.<br/>
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Sony offers LDAC high-resolution codec support for improved sound quality on an Android device, along with an app that supports EQ adjustments with custom presets, adjustable bass, treble sliders, and more. Apple does not offer built-in EQ, but AirPods come with well-balanced tuning that sounds great to many people. If you want to tinker with sound adjustments, Sony's earbuds are the way to go, but if you want good sound with no tuning requirements, the &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; are the better pick.<br/>
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As with sound, both models have some of the best Active Noise Cancellation you can get from earbuds. The XM6 seem to do just a bit better at canceling out low-frequency sound like engines on an airplane and higher-frequency sound like office chatter, but it's close. How the ANC works for each person will come down to the ear seal with the tip and personal preference.<br/>
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Apple's &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; have the edge when it comes to Transparency because the sound passing through the microphones is more natural. Sony's version of transparency is fine, but it sounds more robotic. The difference is especially noticeable with voices. The XM6 seem to have better noise isolation on calls when outdoors, but indoors, the AirPods sound clearer.<br/>
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The &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; can be used as an over-the-counter hearing aid alternative, but the XM6 can't, plus there's spatial audio support, real-time Live Translation, and heart rate tracking for workouts. Sony's earbuds have better gesture control, 360 Reality Audio, and more software customization.<br/>
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The XM6 offer eight hours of playback with ANC on, which is the same battery life as the &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj;. For the AirPods, spatial audio with head tracking and heart rate sensing drop that total down slightly, but battery life is almost identical overall. The &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; case has enough battery for 24 hours of listening time, as does the XM6 case.<br/>
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If you're in the Apple ecosystem, you're going to have a better experience with the &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; with iCloud-based features like one-tap pairing, automatic device switching anywhere you're signed in with your <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-id/">Apple ID</a>, and support for Apple features like Live Translation. Sony can't implement the same close integration with Apple devices, which makes it harder to recommend Sony earbuds for Apple users.<br/>
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The XM6 earbuds pair through the iPhone's Bluetooth menu or the Sony Sound Connect app. It's not a one-tap process, and while Sony can now support connecting to two devices at once, it's still not as good as Apple's process.<br/>
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If you have Apple devices, the &zwnj;AirPods Pro 3&zwnj; are probably the better choice, and they're &#36;81 cheaper too. The XM6 are the best pick for Android users or those who really want to tinker with sound.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-pro/">AirPods Pro 3</a></div><div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/airpods-pro-3/">AirPods Pro 3</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/sony/">Sony</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#AirPods-Pro">AirPods Pro (Buy Now)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/airpods.216">AirPods</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/sony-wf1000xm6-vs-airpods-pro-3/">AirPods Pro 3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM6: Which Flagship Earbuds Should You Buy?</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/airpods-pro-3-vs-sony-wf-1000xm6-which-flagship-earbuds-should-you-buy.2481306/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Satechi Launches ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/satechi-chargeview-140w/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/satechi-launches-chargeview-140w-desktop-charger.2481305/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Satechi</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Satechi is adding to its lineup of charging solutions for Apple devices with the new ChargeView <a href="https://satechi.com/products/chargeview-140w-desktop-charger">140W Desktop Charger</a> that’s available starting today. The ChargeView is a gallium-nitride charger that has adaptive charging intelligence and a digital display that shows real-time power usage.<br/>
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The ChargeView is meant to be used on top of a desk, so it has space black aluminum build to match Apple’s Macs and a clean, modern design. It is meant to be used upright to minimize the amount of space that it takes up on a desk. The ChargeView includes four USB-C ports, with 140W total output. 140W is enough to charge a 16-inch <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-pro/">MacBook Pro</a> at full speed, but power is split when using more than one port. The included display shows how power is distributed.<br/>
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Fast charging for the iPhone, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a>, and Macs is supported, and Satechi says the ChargeView supports USB PD 3.2 with AVS for advanced power optimization. Satechi’s power optimization makes sure devices get optimal output with protection against overheating, overcurrent, and overvoltage.<br/>
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The ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger is priced at &#36;100 and it can be <a href="https://satechi.com/products/chargeview-140w-desktop-charger">purchased from the Satechi website</a> or <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fd%2FB0GP57G1FN">from Amazon.com</a>.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/satechi/">Satechi</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/satechi-chargeview-140w/">Satechi Launches ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/satechi-launches-chargeview-140w-desktop-charger.2481305/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Get Up to &#36;52 Off the 11th Gen iPad, Available From &#36;299 [Update: Sold Out]</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/11th-gen-ipad-from-299/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/get-up-to-52-off-the-11th-gen-ipad-available-from-299-update-sold-out.2481304/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:49:32 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Amazon this week is taking up to &#36;52 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ75TN5F%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;299.00</strong></a> for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from &#36;349.00, which is a solid second-best price on this model.<br/>
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Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ773FRV%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;399.99</strong></a> (&#36;49 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ77RHLL%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"><strong>&#36;597.00</strong></a> (&#36;52 off). Free delivery estimates are placed around the end of April for most of these iPad models, but Prime members should be able to get same-day delivery in many locations.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ75TN5F%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;50 OFF</div>128GB Wi-Fi iPad for &#36;299.00</div></a></div><br/>
<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DZ773FRV%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;49 OFF</div>256GB Wi-Fi iPad for &#36;399.99</div></a></div><br/>
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		<title>Yelp&#039;s AI Assistant Can Now Book Restaurants, Doctors, and More</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/yelp-ai-assistant/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/yelps-ai-assistant-can-now-book-restaurants-doctors-and-more.2481300/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:51:04 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Yelp</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Yelp is introducing an expanded version of its Yelp Assistant, an agentic chatbot that is able to answer questions, suggest places to visit, and complete tasks like booking a restaurant reservation.<br/>
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Answers rely on hundreds of millions of Yelp reviews sourced from real people, which Yelp says allows the assistant to address "complex and highly specific requests." Yelp Assistant was previously available for hiring service professionals and getting answers to questions about businesses, but now it is available across all Yelp categories.<br/>
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Users are able to ask specific questions when looking for a location, such as "birthday dinner spots with vegan options and heated outdoor seating," or "top-rated gyms with group classes and childcare."<br/>
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With the AI Assistant, users can start out by asking questions to find a suitable location, and then make reservations, book appointments, place delivery orders, or get quotes in the same conversation. Yelp is adding new integrated services including Vagaro, Zocdoc, and Calendly.<br/>
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There is a new AI-powered personalization model for the Yelp home feed on the iPhone and <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/">iPad</a>, and it is able to surface more relevant content and improved recommendations.<br/>
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Yelp is also updating its AI Menu Vision feature with support for photo overlays so users can see what popular dishes, drinks, and desserts look like.<br/>
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		<title>Anker Earth Day Sale Features Up to 40% Off Popular Chargers and More</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/anker-earth-day-sale-2026/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/anker-earth-day-sale-features-up-to-40-off-popular-chargers-and-more.2481295/</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:45:08 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Mitchel Broussard</dc:creator>
		<category>Deals</category>
		<category>Featured</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[Anker is hosting a new suite of deals for Earth Day on both Amazon and <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=J2shFQg6J/U&mid=43469&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2Fearth-day-sale%3Fref%3Dimage_hero_banner">Anker.com</a>, highlighted by the new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FHWK3W1S%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0FHWK3W1S_1773063126176"><strong>&#36;119.99</strong></a>, down from &#36;149.99. This accessory just launched last month, and Amazon's sale today is a solid second-best price.<br/>
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The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe ‌iPhone‌ charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's ‌MagSafe‌ charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 ‌MagSafe‌ chargers. You can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and AirPods with the device.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FHWK3W1S%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0FHWK3W1S_1773063126176"target="_blank"><div class="fancybutton"><div class="fancybadge">&#36;29 OFF</div>Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for &#36;119.99</div></a></div><br/>
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There are plenty of other Anker discounts happening on Amazon this week, including Anker's popular 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube for <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Magnetic-Charger-Portable-Station%2Fdp%2FB09TT8GZK9%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Fth%3D1"><strong>&#36;89.98</strong></a>, down from &#36;129.99. Below you'll find a list of the best Anker discounts on Amazon this week, also including wall chargers, portable chargers, and more.<br/>
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=J2shFQg6J/U&mid=43469&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anker.com%2Fearth-day-sale%3Fref%3Dimage_hero_banner">Anker's website</a> has most of the same deals, with discounts that increase with the more you buy. You'll get 5 percent off when you spend &#36;89 or more, 10 percent off when you spend &#36;139 or more, and 20 percent off when you spend &#36;199 or more.<br/>
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Although it's not on sale, Anker recently launched a new desktop charging accessory with the <a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0FFH5W1RV%3Fth%3D1">Anker Nano Desk Clamp Power Strip for &#36;69.99</a>. The new device attaches to your desk and has 10 total ports including six AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports. It supports 70W USB-C fast charging and comes in white and black color options.<br/>
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<h3>Wall Chargers</h3><br/>
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<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DFCH3C4W%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0DFCH3C4W_1773063600394">140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger</a> - &#36;64.99, down from &#36;99.99</li></ul><br/>
<h3>Wireless Chargers</h3><br/>
<ul><li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0D8PTGKSM%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0D8PTGKSM_1773063362937">3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible UFO Charger</a> - &#36;75.99, down from &#36;89.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCompatible-Anker-Charging-Certified-Wireless%2Fdp%2FB0CF54FWFL%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Ftag%3Dmacrumors-20%26th%3D1%26geniuslink%3Dtrue">3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station</a> - &#36;79.99, down from &#36;109.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Magnetic-Charger-Portable-Station%2Fdp%2FB09TT8GZK9%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Fth%3D1">3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube</a> - &#36;89.98, down from &#36;129.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FHWK3W1S%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0FHWK3W1S_1773063126176">3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station</a> - &#36;119.99, down from &#36;149.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0F9L1PPPJ%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0F9L1PPPJ_1773063488288">Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station</a> - &#36;149.99, down from &#36;229.99</li></ul><br/>
<h3>Portable Chargers</h3><br/>
<ul><li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Portable-Generator-Traveling-Emergencies%2Fdp%2FB0D62PMB3R%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Fth%3D1">SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern</a> - &#36;169.99, down from &#36;249.00</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0F66LNB8D%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0F66LNB8D_1773063669747">Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh</a> - &#36;199.99, down from &#36;229.99</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0FN7MSY4L%3Fref%3Dt_ac_spc_accepted_tile%26linkCode%3Dtr1%26tag%3Dweeno%26linkId%3DB0FN7MSY4L_1773063627145">SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station</a> - &#36;428.99, down from &#36;799.00</li><br/>
<li><a href="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Portable-Station-Generator-Optional%2Fdp%2FB0FVFGL38H%2Fref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis%3Fth%3D1">SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station</a> - &#36;799.99, down from &#36;1,499.00</li></ul><br/>
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		<title>Top Leaders React to Apple Announcing Tim Cook Will Step Down as CEO</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-ceo-reaction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:42:01 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Joe Rossignol</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple on Monday announced that <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/">Tim Cook will be stepping down as CEO</a>, and some top leaders around the world have publicly commented on the news.<br/>
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Effective September 1, Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus will become the company's next CEO, while Cook will become executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. In his new role, Apple said Cook will assist with "certain aspects" of the company, including "engaging with policymakers around the world."<br/>
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<a href="https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/2046682795112800308">Google CEO Sundar Pichai</a>:<blockquote>Congrats on an incredible run Tim Cook, always respected your deep commitment to Apple's mission and best wishes in your new role!</blockquote><a href="https://x.com/sama/status/2046330825265086712">OpenAI CEO Sam Altman</a>:<blockquote>Tim Cook is a legend.<br/>
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I am very thankful for everything he has done and I am very thankful for Apple.</blockquote><a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116442276577696798">U.S. President Donald Trump</a>:<blockquote>I have always been a big fan of Tim Cook, and likewise, Steve Jobs, but if Steve was not taken from the Planet Earth so young, and ran the company instead of Tim, the company would have done well, but nowhere near as well as it has under Tim.</blockquote>More from Trump:<blockquote>I was very impressed with myself to have the head of Apple calling to "kiss my ass."</blockquote><a href="https://x.com/GovernorKayIvey/status/2046343758883536913">Alabama Governor Kay Ivey</a>:<blockquote>Here in Alabama, we will always be proud of Tim Cook! He is an Alabamian through and through — born in Mobile and a graduate of Auburn University. I wish Tim Cook continued success and am grateful for all he has done and will continue to do for our state.</blockquote><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-apple-reactions-ceo.html">Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett</a>:<blockquote>Apple would not be the Apple of today without Tim Cook.</blockquote>More from Buffett:<blockquote>Covering the world and getting along with countries with all kinds of histories and doing right by the customer, people who worked for him, certainly the shareholders, which we were lucky enough to be one of… he's one of a kind.</blockquote><a href="https://x.com/cristianoamon/status/2046595385943281813">Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon</a>:<blockquote>Congratulations to Tim Cook on his nearly 15 years of leadership at Apple, and to John Ternus on becoming CEO.</blockquote><a href="https://x.com/tfadell/status/2046671281882374559">Apple's former iPod chief Tony Fadell</a>:<blockquote>Congratulations Tim Cook on one of the most consequential leadership runs in tech.<br/>
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This year marks 50 years of Apple, and Tim has led Apple through a defining stretch of that history.</blockquote><a href="https://x.com/PalmerLuckey/status/2046333087932661946">Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey</a>:<blockquote>RIP Tim Apple</blockquote>We will update this story with any additional quotes throughout the day.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-ceo-reaction/">Top Leaders React to Apple Announcing Tim Cook Will Step Down as CEO</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/top-leaders-react-to-apple-announcing-tim-cook-will-step-down-as-ceo.2481294/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>WhatsApp Testing Paid &#039;Plus&#039; Subscription Tier – Here&#039;s What&#039;s Included</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/whatsapp-tests-paid-plus-sub-tier/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:19:59 PDT</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has started testing a paid subscription tier called WhatsApp Plus, which adds a set of personalization options on top of the standard messaging experience, according to <a href="https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-plus-is-rolling-out-new-premium-features/"><em>WABetaInfo</em></a>.<br/>
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The paid plan Meta is testing appears to be geared towards hardcore users who spend a lot of time in the app: subscribers get access to premium sticker packs with fullscreen overlay animations (visible to recipients without the plan), optional accent colors that replace the app's default green across the UI, and alternate app icons ranging from minimal designs to textured effects like glitter, nebula, and fuzzy purple.<br/>
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The plan also raises the pinned-chat limit from 3 to 20, adds 10 exclusive ringtones, and allows bulk application of custom themes and notification settings across chat lists.<br/>
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While we don't know how much the plan will cost when it goes live, the test interface currently shows €2.49 per month in Europe and &#36;29 in Mexico. Based on the beta, users may eventually see a free one-month trial.<br/>
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Otherwise, WhatsApp's main functionality remains unchanged. Messaging, voice and video calls, status updates, and end-to-end encryption are still free, suggesting the paid tier sits alongside existing features rather than restricting anything that was previously unpaid. <br/>
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Overall, it's a test that was anticipated – Meta has been laying the groundwork for subscription revenue across its apps for some time. The company is already testing "Instagram Plus," a new paid subscription service in select markets for roughly &#36;1–&#36;2/month. That plan offers premium features focused on Stories, such as anonymous viewing, 48-hour story duration, and analytics on re-watches.<br/>
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The optional WhatsApp plan is currently available to a limited number of Android beta users, with a wider rollout planned over the coming weeks. iOS support is expected at a later stage, and the subscription is not expected to apply to WhatsApp Business.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/whatsapp/">WhatsApp</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/whatsapp-tests-paid-plus-sub-tier/">WhatsApp Testing Paid &#039;Plus&#039; Subscription Tier – Here&#039;s What&#039;s Included</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/whatsapp-testing-paid-plus-subscription-tier-–-heres-whats-included.2481289/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Ternus to Bring Jobs-Era Decisiveness Back to Apple</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/ternus-apple-ceo-jobs-style-decisiveness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:51:49 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple on Monday <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/">announced</a> that CEO Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's chief executive officer, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take the helm. In a new <em>Bloomberg</em> report, reporter Mark Gurman suggests one of the reasons Ternus has been chosen as successor is for his decision-making style, which is said to be closer to co-founder Steve Jobs than Cook, who has a more deliberative approach.<br/>
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From the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-21/apple-bets-new-ceo-john-ternus-will-bring-back-jobs-era-decisiveness">report</a>:  <br/>
<blockquote>"Ternus will make decisions" when it comes to product development, said one person who has worked closely with both executives. "If you go to Tim with 'A' or 'B,' he won't pick. He'll ask a series of questions instead if he has concerns."<br/>
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Ternus, on the other hand, will choose, said the person, who asked not to be identified in order to speak candidly. "It could be right or wrong, but at least it's a decision."<br/>
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That shift could mark the end of an era in which major product decisions were made collectively by a small group of top executives. Ternus is expected to take a more centralized approach where he will be a singular decision-maker.</blockquote>Earlier this month, Ternus reportedly reorganized the hardware engineering division around a new AI platform designed to speed up product development and improve device quality. Ternus is said to be keen to deploy AI quickly throughout Apple to improve its operations, suggesting he is willing to make clear calls and shake things up where necessary. Ternus has also told employees he will remain closely involved in hardware engineering development, indicating a sharper focus on products.<br/>
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He is also reportedly ready to push back when it matters – Ternus apparently opposed development of the Vision Pro, which has flopped, as well as the company's autonomous car project that cost around &#36;10 billion, but was ultimately scrapped.<br/>
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Cook will hand over the reins to Ternus on September 1, in time for him to oversee the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro models as well as the company's first foldable iPhone later the same month. Cook will continue to advise Apple in a new role as executive chairman.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/bloomberg-com/">Bloomberg</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/ternus-apple-ceo-jobs-style-decisiveness/">Report: Ternus to Bring Jobs-Era Decisiveness Back to Apple</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/report-ternus-to-bring-jobs-era-decisiveness-back-to-apple.2481283/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>200MP Telephoto iPhone Lens Unlikely to Arrive Before 2028</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/21/200mp-telephoto-iphone-lens-unlikely-before-2028/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:15:58 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Hardwick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple is unlikely to add a 200-megapixel telephoto camera to the iPhone before 2028, despite having already tested such a sensor in prototypes, according to leaker <a href="https://weibo.com/6048569942/QBORVcxP0">Digital Chat Station</a>.<br/>
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In a post today shared on China's Weibo social platform, the leaker said Apple has evaluated a 200-megapixel sensor for a periscope-type camera, but adoption remains at least a couple of years away. <br/>
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The leaker did not give a reason for the time frame, but they have previously referred to Apple's continuing focus on improving optical flexibility and low-light performance, rather than a jump in raw resolution. This year's iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a 48-megapixel main camera with a <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/27/iphone-18-pro-variable-aperture-camera/">variable aperture</a>, alongside a 48-megapixel telephoto camera featuring a longer focal length and a larger aperture.<br/>
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Digital Chat Station's latest post reflects a shift in position. In <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/26/apple-testing-200mp-iphone-camera-for-next-year/">March</a>, they said a 200-megapixel sensor could potentially ship in an iPhone as soon as next year, but the supply chain evidence no longer appears to support this claim.<br/>
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Back in January, Morgan Stanley reported that Apple is working to bring a 200-megapixel camera to the iPhone as soon as 2028, so the two independent sources are now more closely aligned on the matter.<br/>
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Samsung introduced a 200-megapixel rear camera on its Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2023, and the follow-up models also have one. With a 200-megapixel camera, an iPhone would be able to shoot photos with greater detail. The increased megapixel count would also result in higher-resolution photos, which can be cropped further and printed at larger sizes without a loss of image quality.<br/>
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		<title>Apple&#039;s Tim Cook Shares Community Letter After Announcing Plans to Step Down as CEO</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-community-letter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:55:55 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
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		<category>John Ternus</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Current Apple CEO <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a> is set to leave his role on September 1, 2026, and as he prepares to step down as CEO, he has written a letter <a href="https://www.apple.com">addressed to the Apple community</a>.<br/>
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Cook said that he starts his day reading notes from Apple users all over the world, which fills him with an indescribable gratitude. According to Cook, Ternus is the perfect person to take over as Apple's CEO.<br/>
<blockquote>To the Apple community:<br/>
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For the past 15 years I've started just about every morning the same way. I open my email and I read notes I received the day before from Apple's users all over the world.<br/>
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You share little pieces of your lives with me and tell me things you want me to know about how Apple has touched you. About the moment your mom was saved by her Apple Watch. About the perfect selfie you captured at the summit of a mountain that seemed impossible to climb. You thank me for the ways Mac has changed what you can do at work and sometimes give me a hard time because something you care about isn't working like it should.<br/>
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In every one of those emails I feel the beating heart of our shared humanity. I feel a sense of deepening obligation to work harder and push further. But most of all, I feel a gratitude that I cannot put into words, that I somehow got to be the person on the other end of those emails, the leader of a company that ignites imaginations and enriches lives in such profound ways it defies description. What an honor and a privilege it has been.<br/>
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Today we announced that I'm taking the next step in my journey at Apple. Over the coming months I will be transitioning into a new role, leaving the CEO job behind in September and becoming Apple's executive chairman. A new person will be stepping into what I know in my heart is the best job in the world. That leader is John Ternus, a brilliant engineer and thinker who has spent the past 25 years building the Apple products our users love so much, obsessed with every detail, focused on every possible way we can make something better, bolder, more beautiful, and more meaningful. He is the perfect person for the job.<br/>
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John cares so much about who we are at Apple, what we do at Apple, who we reach at Apple, and he has the heart and character to lead with extraordinary integrity. I am so proud to call him Apple's next CEO. This company will reach such incredible heights under his leadership, and you will feel his impact in every bit of delight and discovery that grows out of the products and services to come. I can't wait for you to get to know him like I do.<br/>
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This is not goodbye. But at this moment of transition, I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you. Not on behalf of the company, this time, though there is a wellspring of gratitude for you that overflows inside our walls. But simply on behalf of me. Tim. A person who grew up in a rural place in a different time and, for these magical moments, got to be the CEO of the greatest company in the world. Thank you for the confidence and kindness you've shown me. Thank you for saying hi to me on the street and in our stores. Thank you for cheering alongside me when we unveiled a new product or service. Thank you, most of all, for believing in me to lead the company that has always put you at the center of our work. Every day we get up and think about what we can do to make your life a little bit better. And every day, you've made mine the best I could have asked for.</blockquote><br/>
Cook will remain on as Apple CEO until September 1, 2026, which is when John Ternus will take over. After Ternus assumes the role of CEO, Cook will continue to advise Apple in a new role as executive chairman.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/john-ternus/">John Ternus</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-community-letter/">Apple&#039;s Tim Cook Shares Community Letter After Announcing Plans to Step Down as CEO</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-tim-cook-shares-community-letter-after-announcing-plans-to-step-down-as-ceo.2481261/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Johny Srouji Taking Over as Apple&#039;s Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus Transitions to CEO</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/srouji-chief-hardware-officer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:46:51 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji is set to <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/johny-srouji-named-apples-chief-hardware-officer/">take on an expanded role</a> as Apple's Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus transitions to his role as Apple's next CEO.<br/>
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Srouji is going to lead Hardware Engineering, reporting to Ternus. Current Apple CEO <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a> said that Srouji has been pivotal in Apple's transition to Apple silicon.<br/>
<blockquote>Johny is one of the most talented people I have ever had the privilege to work with. He has played a singular role in driving Apple's silicon strategy, and his influence has been felt deeply not just inside the company, but across the industry. He has always led his organization with remarkable deftness and judgment, and time and again, his team has delivered breakthrough innovations that have transformed our products. We are incredibly fortunate to have him as Apple's chief hardware officer.</blockquote><br/>
Srouji is well-known as Apple's chip lead, and he has overseen the development of Apple silicon chips for the Mac. Apple's hardware engineering team is responsible for all of Apple's hardware products, and Srouji will lead everything from product design to system engineering to reliability and durability testing.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/john-ternus/">John Ternus</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/johny-srouji/">Johny Srouji</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/srouji-chief-hardware-officer/">Johny Srouji Taking Over as Apple&#039;s Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus Transitions to CEO</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/johny-srouji-taking-over-as-apples-chief-hardware-officer-as-john-ternus-transitions-to-ceo.2481260/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down, John Ternus Taking Over</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:05 PDT</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple CEO <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a> is stepping down as Apple's chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over, Apple <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/">announced today</a>.<br/>
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Cook will continue on as Apple CEO through the summer, with Ternus set to join Apple's Board of Directors and take over as CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook is going to transition to executive chairman, and he will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world."<br/>
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In a statement, Cook said that his time as Apple's CEO has been the "greatest privilege" of his life.<br/>
<blockquote>It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world. John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman.</blockquote><br/>
Ternus said that he is optimistic about what Apple can achieve in the years to come.<br/>
<blockquote>I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity to carry Apple's mission forward. Having spent almost my entire career at Apple, I have been lucky to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have had Tim Cook as my mentor. It has been a privilege to help shape the products and experiences that have changed so much of how we interact with the world and with one another. I am filled with optimism about what we can achieve in the years to come, and I am so happy to know that the most talented people on earth are here at Apple, determined to be part of something bigger than any one of us. I am humbled to step into this role, and I promise to lead with the values and vision that have come to define this special place for half a century.</blockquote><br/>
Apple says that the transition was approved by the Board of Directors and is the result of a "thoughtful, long-term succession planning process." The current board chair, Arthur Levinson, will become the lead independent director on the board.<div class="linkback">Tags: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/john-ternus/">John Ternus</a>, <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/">Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down, John Ternus Taking Over</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-ceo-tim-cook-stepping-down-john-ternus-taking-over.2481258/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple TV Series &#039;The Savant&#039; Set for July Premiere After Delay</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/the-savant-apple-tv-july/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:30 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple is finally planning to release The Savant, an <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/">Apple TV</a> series <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/09/24/jessica-chastain-the-savant-apple-tv-plus-delay/">that it delayed</a> following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.<br/>
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The Savant is set to air in July 2026, according to <em><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/columns/jessica-chastain-apple-tv-finally-release-the-savant-after-postponement-charlie-kirk-assassination-1236725384/">Variety</a></em>. The &zwnj;Apple TV&zwnj; show was supposed to come out on Friday, September 26, 2025, but Apple decided not to release it due to the topic and the political climate.<br/>
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When the series was pulled, star Jessica Chastain said that she was "not aligned" with Apple's decision.<br/>
<blockquote>I want to say how much I value my partnership with Apple. They've been incredible collaborators and I deeply respect their team. That said, I wanted to reach out and let you know that we're not aligned on the decision to pause the release of The Savant.<br/>
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In the last five years since we've been making the show, we've seen an unfortunate amount of violence in the United States: the kidnapping attempt on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the January 6th attack on the Capitol; the assassination attempts on President Trump; the political assassinations of Democratic representatives in Minnesota; the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband; the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk; the recent shooting at an ABC affiliate station in California; and over 300 school shootings across this country.<br/>
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These incidents, though far from encompassing the full range of violence witnessed in the United States, illustrate a broader mindset that crosses the political spectrum and must be confronted. I've never shied away from difficult subjects, and while I wish this show wasn't so relevant, unfortunately it is.<br/>
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The Savant is about the heroes who work every day to stop violence before it happens, and honoring their courage feels more urgent than ever. While I respect Apple's decision to pause the release for now, I remain hopeful the show will reach audiences soon. Until then, I'm wishing safety and strength for everyone, and I'll let you know if and when The Savant is released.</blockquote><br/>
Chastain told <em>Variety</em> this weekend that she originally wasn't sure if the show would come out at all, but now she has received confirmation that it will be released. "We're going to see it," she said.<br/>
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The Savant is a political thriller featuring Chastain as a woman who works undercover on the dark web to infiltrate online hate groups to prevent large-scale public attacks.<br/>
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The July timing for The Savant has not yet been confirmed by Apple.<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/">Apple TV</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-tv-plus/">Apple TV Service</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Apple_TV">Apple TV (Don't Buy)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/apple-tv-and-home-theater.100">Apple TV and Home Theater</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/the-savant-apple-tv-july/">Apple TV Series &#039;The Savant&#039; Set for July Premiere After Delay</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-tv-series-the-savant-set-for-july-premiere-after-delay.2481256/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>NASA Astronaut Shares Incredible &#039;Earthset&#039; Video Captured With iPhone 17 Pro Max</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/nasa-earthset-video/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/nasa-astronaut-shares-incredible-earthset-video-captured-with-iphone-17-pro-max.2481257/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:19:17 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple's iPhone became <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/06/nasa-allows-iphones-on-space-flights/">qualified for extended use</a> in space back in February, and during the Artemis II mission to the Moon in April, NASA astronauts <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/05/nasa-artemis-ii-photos-shot-on-iphone-17-pro-max/">shared several photos taken</a> with the <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/">iPhone 17 Pro</a> Max.<br/>
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Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman recently followed up with <a href="https://x.com/astro_reid/status/2046009031613907029">a shot on iPhone video</a> of an "Earthset," or the moment that the Earth disappears behind the Moon. The video was captured from the docking hatch window on the Orion capsule, and it is the first Earthset shot on a mobile device.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Only one chance in this lifetime…<br><br>Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos, I couldn’t resist a cell phone video of Earthset. You can hear the shutter on the Nikon as <a href="https://twitter.com/Astro_Christina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Astro_Christina</a> is hammering away on 3-shot brackets and capturing those… <a href="https://t.co/8aWnaFJ69c">pic.twitter.com/8aWnaFJ69c</a></p>&mdash; Reid Wiseman (@astro_reid) <a href="https://twitter.com/astro_reid/status/2046009031613907029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><br/>
It takes a second for the iPhone to focus as Wiseman switches to 8x zoom mode on his &zwnj;iPhone 17 Pro&zwnj; Max, but the rest of the 53-second video features a clear look at the craters on the Moon as the Earth slips out of sight.<br/>
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Wiseman said that at 8x zoom, the view was "quite comparable to the view of the human eye."<div class="linkback">Related Roundup: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/">iPhone 17 Pro</a></div><div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/shot-on-iphone/">Shot on iPhone</a></div><div class="linkback">Buyer's Guide: <a href="https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#iPhone-17-Pro">iPhone 17 Pro (Neutral)</a></div><div class="linkback">Related Forum: <a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/iphone.99">iPhone</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/nasa-earthset-video/">NASA Astronaut Shares Incredible &#039;Earthset&#039; Video Captured With iPhone 17 Pro Max</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/nasa-astronaut-shares-incredible-earthset-video-captured-with-iphone-17-pro-max.2481257/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Apple Music Is Down for Some Users</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-music-outage-april-20/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-music-is-down-for-some-users.2481255/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:18:42 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple Music</category>
		

		<description><![CDATA[If <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-music/">Apple Music</a> isn't working for you, you're not alone. According to <a href="https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/">Apple's System Status page</a>, there's currently an &zwnj;Apple Music&zwnj; outage.<br/>
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Apple says that users may be experiencing intermittent issues with the service. The outage started at 2:38 p.m. Eastern Time, and it is ongoing. We'll update this article when the outage has been resolved.<div class="linkback">Tag: <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-music/">Apple Music</a></div><br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/apple-music-outage-april-20/">Apple Music Is Down for Some Users</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-music-is-down-for-some-users.2481255/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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		<title>Paul McCartney Gives Inside Look at Apple Park 50th Anniversary Performance</title>
		<link>https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/paul-mccartney-apple-park-tour/</link>
		<comments>https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/paul-mccartney-gives-inside-look-at-apple-park-50th-anniversary-performance.2481254/</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:53:47 PDT</pubDate>
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		<dc:creator>Juli Clover</dc:creator>
		<category>Apple</category>
		<category>Rumors</category>
		<category>Mac</category>
		<category>iOS</category>
		<category>iPhone</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[To celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary earlier this month, Paul McCartney <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/01/paul-mccartney-set-at-apple-park/">held a special performance</a> for Apple employees at the company’s <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-park/">Apple Park</a> campus.<br/>
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<div class="center-wrap"><iframe title="Paul McCartney Rocks Apple 50th Celebrations (Tour Diary)" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KggG3eDwStw" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div><br/>
McCartney recently shared a behind-the-scenes tour video of his visit to &zwnj;Apple Park&zwnj;, providing an inside look at the campus and a special meeting with Apple CEO <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/tim-cook/">Tim Cook</a>.<br/>
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Cook said that Apple could not think of anyone better to celebrate its 50th anniversary with.<br/>
<blockquote>It’s an incredibly special day for us, our 50th anniversary, and we could not be happier to have Paul here to share it with. We love the Beatles. We love the band itself. We love Paul. I can’t think of anyone better to celebrate the moment with.</blockquote><br/>
The video is just about three minutes long, and it includes snippets of McCartney’s private performance.<br/>This article, &quot;<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/paul-mccartney-apple-park-tour/">Paul McCartney Gives Inside Look at Apple Park 50th Anniversary Performance</a>&quot; first appeared on <a href="https://www.macrumors.com">MacRumors.com</a><br/><br/><a href="https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/paul-mccartney-gives-inside-look-at-apple-park-50th-anniversary-performance.2481254/">Discuss this article</a> in our forums<br/><br/>]]></description>
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