Apple age verification in iOS 26.4 beta 2 took less than 30 seconds

The latest beta of iOS 26.4 has an extra step for iPhone owners based in the UK. Once installed, the Settings app will prompt you to confirm that you are 18+.

If Apple isn’t sure how old you are, you may need to scan a credit card or photo ID to confirm that you’re an adult. In my case, it was completely automatic and took less than 30 seconds …

The UK’s Online Safety Act requires tech giants to verify users are

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iPhone Fold leak details crease depth and folding angle

Leaker Fixed Focus Digital took to Weibo once again to spill some extra details on what to expect from Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Here’s what he said.

Last year, a report from UDN claimed that Apple had made a breakthrough that would allow it to sport what would essentially be a crease-free iPhone Fold.

Now, leaker is offering what appears to be a concrete data point on Weibo:

“(…) The crease is controlled to under 0.15mm, with a fold angle


With this report, I’m no longer scared of a touchscreen Mac

We know from Steve Jobs that Apple’s experiments with touchscreen Macs date back to at least 2008. At the time he said it was a “terrible” idea.

A lot has changed since then, and reports that we are finally going to see a touchscreen Mac have grown in credibility to the point where it now seems more likely than not. I’ve so far been a little concerned about the idea, but the latest report gives me confidence …

Steve said at a 2010


Adobe Firefly can now use AI to turn raw footage into a first-cut video

Adobe is rolling out Quick Cut in beta today, a new Firefly feature that uses AI to automatically assemble multiple uploaded or generated clips into a structured first edit. Here are the details.

According to Adobe, once users upload their raw video to Firefly, they can click the new Quick Cut button and provide the platform with some context on what the video is about: a lengthy interview, a product demo, a podcast recording, a day-in-the-life vlog, and so on.

In addition,


Apple battling rising component costs in low-cost MacBook production

Apple is expected to make multiple product announcements next week, culminating in a special “Apple Experience” for the press on Wednesday. A new low-cost MacBook is rumored to be among the new products.

A new report today from reaffirms Apple’s work on a more affordable MacBook, and how the company is battling increasing component costs.

The report says that volume shipments for the new low-cost MacBook are expected to begin in March, aligning with a likely release that month. Supply chain sources estimate that Apple


Here’s how to switch from 1Password to Apple Passwords

A password manager used to be one of the most important third-party apps anyone could have. It was the thing that made it practical to have strong, unique passwords for every app, website and online service we used.

Once Apple Passwords launched, however, the writing was on the wall for paid apps and subscriptions. The price hike just announced by 1Password looks set to persuade many more people to make the switch – and it’s very easy to do …

In the early days of online services,


Apple TV: Martin Scorsese adds another A-lister to upcoming project

Martin Scorsese’s “What Happens At Night” has reportedly added yet another big name to what was already a stellar cast. Here are the details.

According to , Jared Harris ( ) will join Leonardo DiCaprio ( ), Jennifer Lawrence ( ), Patricia Clarkson ( ), and Mads Mikkelsen ( ) in his upcoming Apple Original Films feature, “What Happens at Night”.

The film will be based on of the same name and was to go into production last month.

It tells the story of an American


Mac hardware is great, but macOS 26 is a disaster, say pundits

Jason Snell’s annual Apple report card is out, rating the company’s performance according to 56 influential commenters, including 9to5Mac’s editor-in-chief Chance Miller.

The results show a dramatic difference in perception of Apple’s hardware and software across the board, but most notably with regard to the Mac

Snell describes the as a broad view of the sentiment toward Apple.

It’s time for our annual look back on Apple’s performance during the past year, as


Apple fined in Brazil once again for selling iPhones without a charger

Consumer protection authorities in the Brazilian state of Alagoas have fined Apple R$101,627.50 (roughly $20,000) for selling iPhones without what they described as “an indispensable item for the regular use of the product.” Here are the details.

As reported by (via ), regulators argue that Apple’s decision to remove the power adapter from the iPhone box violates Brazil’s Consumer Defense Code.

, the state’s consumer protection watchdog:


The touchscreen MacBook Pro is shaping up to be exactly what I wanted

Apple’s major refresh is coming this year, and it’s shaping up to be exactly what I wanted. Here’s why I’m optimistic about the biggest changes coming later this year.

When Apple added the notch to the MacBook Pro’s display in 2021, it felt like a design compromise without any benefit. For comparison’s sake, when the iPhone X debuted with a notch, the tradeoff was clear. There was a notch, but there was also Face ID.

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