By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Forced by licensing issues, Apple replaced the rsync command-line tool in macOS with an alternative: openrsync. Here’s what you should know about the change.rsync allows you to copy and back up files between drives and computers.The rsync command-line tool has been around for decades. It provides users with the ability to copy files and folders to and from remote computers over the Internet and local networks.Rsync works by comparing files during a request to copy, and only transmitting files that have changed. This reduces the size and time required to make network copies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) ExpressVPN is a fast and reliable VPN service with a clean interface, but while convenient and feature-rich, it’s also a bit pricey.ExpressVPN review: The app has a simple interface on macOS and iOSOne of the major names in virtual private network (VPN) services, ExpressVPN offers a lot to consumers at face value. Offering servers in 105 countries around the world, fast speeds, and privacy and security, theoretically covers all of the bases that you would want from a VPN.It also offers a very simple approach for end users to get quickly up and running with the service using apps. At the same time, it provides a more customizable experience if you dig a little deeper than the immediate options presented by the apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Plans for an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant display on the iPhone 17 have seemingly been abandoned, according to an anonymous source.Apple’s plans for a more durable display on the iPhone 17 have reportedly been abandoned.Apple often promotes the durability and hardness of the iPhone screen. With the release of the iPhone 16e, for instance, Apple said that its Ceramic Shield front was “tougher than any smartphone glass,” and the company’s claims have often been backed up by independent testing.The iPhone 17 range was likely meant to continue this trend, as in March 2024, leaker “Instant Digital” claimed a new display coating was in the works. At the time, it was said the coating would allow for better scratch resistance and improved anti-reflective properties. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Morgan Stanley hiked its Apple stock price target to $235 because instability created by the Trump administration’s tariffs may be a boon to Apple’s bottom line — at least in the short term.iPhone 16 Pro Max could have seen a sale bump in early 2025Even after the failed attempt at increased tariffs during the first Trump term, it was a well-known promise that they’d be attempted again in the second term. After a few weeks of on-again, off-again general tariffs, President Trump went all-in on “Liberation Day” in early April with seemingly random global tariff increases.According to a report from Morgan Stanley seen by AppleInsider, these conditions led to uncertainty among consumers, which pushed key purchases forward, and will benefit Apple’s first half of 2025. So, for those that may have waited until September 2025 or later to buy a new iPhone or Mac, they upgraded much earlier in 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Surfshark’s birthday VPN deal is about to expire, with plans as low as $1.99 per month for 24 months through the end of April.Surfshark VPN has fallen to $1.99 per month – Image credit: SurfsharkTime is ticking to take advantage of the Surfshark VPN birthday deal, which delivers up to 87% off and up to three months free added to select plans. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The fourth round of developer betas has arrived, with Apple trialling another set of builds of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The fourth round of testing for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5 arrived after the third, which landed on April 21. The second appeared on April 14, while the first round for this generation was handed out on March 17.The fourth iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 developer betas share build number 22F5068a, taking over from the previous build, 22F5053j. The fourth macOS Sequoia 15.5 build uses number 24F5068b, replacing from 24F5053j. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The iPhone 17 is getting closer to mass production, as it takes an important step ahead of its eventual release this fall.iPhone prototypes go through many stages before mass production starts. The annual cycle for the main iPhone releases in September means that mass production of the iPhone has to occur during the summer. To get to that point of manufacturing, the year’s iPhone has to pass through a number of stages to ensure production goes smoothly.According to a Monday report from DigiTimes, as spotted by MacRumors, at least of one the models has completed one of the early stages of pre-production testing. The report doesn’t specify which models of the 2025 roster have done so, but that it was Engineering Validation Testing, or EVT. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) You’ve got to be inspired by the incredibly cool concept to do this, but you can now spend a lot of money to wedge a Mac mini into a case with a keyboard and monitor.Well, it works. If you plug it in. Image credit: Scott Yu-JanBack in 2022, talented YouTuber Scott Yu-Jan took a then-current M1 Mac mini and nearly made it portable. He made a clever combination of a Mac mini with an iPad for the screen, but you still had to find a keyboard, and you still had to plug the whole thing in.Nonethless, Yu-Jan reportedly used that Frankenstein’s monster of a Mac mini, because he’s also complained about it. “I hated carrying around the keyboard for my other portable builds,” he said, “so this time I wanna incorporate the Apple Magic Keyboard into the design.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon has issued fresh price drops on multiple Apple devices this week, including the 2025 iPad 11-inch and AirPods 4, with prices falling to a low as $99.99.Pick up the 2025 iPad 11-inch for just $299 at Amazon, reflecting a 14% discount off MSRP, which is the lowest price we’ve seen on the latest release powered by Apple’s A16 chip.Get $299 iPad dealThe M3 iPad Air and current M4 iPad Pro lines are also discounted, with savings of up to $205 in our iPad Price Guide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s Beats by Dre is bringing out two more colors of its Beats Pill portable speaker, with Blush Pink and Navy Blue colorways joining the roster.Beats Pill in Blush Pink and Navy Blue – Image Credit: Apple/BeatsBeats frequently offers new color variants of its products, building out the selection for consumers to choose from. On Monday, the Apple subsidiary is doing just that for its Beats Pill.In time for the Summer and people spending more time outside, the Beats Pill is being made available in Navy Blue and Blush Pink. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
