Apple releases new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and more

Apple is rolling out a new round of beta firmware updates for several AirPods models, including AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2. Here are the details.
Flighty update adds powerful new Connection Assistant feature

A big update to Flighty , the popular flight-tracking app, is available on the App Store today. The latest version of Flighty makes the app even more powerful, headlined by a powerful new Connection Assistant feature. Here’s how it works.
Weibo leaker says iPhone 18 Pro thickness will be ‘surprising’

Days after materials from Apple supplier Tata surfaced online, prominent Weibo leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” doubled down on his earlier claim that the iPhone 18 Pro will be thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro. Here are the details.
Xbox Family Settings for iPhone and iPad expands console parental control tools

Heads up, parents. Microsoft just released an update to their Xbox Family Settings app for iPhone and iPad that adds new console parental controls.
Anthropic expanding Claude Cowork to mobile and web, details here

Anthropic announced today that it is expanding Claude Cowork capabilities from the desktop app to the web and mobile.
Claude Cowork on mobile and the web will start as a beta feature with a gradual rollout on select paid plans.
Additionally, Anthropic is extending Claude Fable 5 access to all paid plans for a few more days.
Broadband consumer labels could become less transparent under new FCC rules

A vote by the Federal Communications Commission scheduled for later this month could allow internet providers to disclose fewer details about the fees added to customers’ bills. Here are the details.
Pocket Casts update brings three new features, including CarPlay chapter artwork

There’s a new version of Pocket Casts out for podcast listeners today, and it includes three new features. One in particular will be of interest to drivers with CarPlay.
AirPods Max condensation lawsuit significantly narrowed by judge

Brooklyn federal judge Orelia E. Merchant has dismissed most claims in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that Apple’s AirPods Max suffer from a condensation defect. Here are the details.
Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $449 off, MacBook Air $250 off, Ultra 3, iPhone 17 Pro Max $449 off, more

Joining the ongoing AirPods 4 deal at nearly 25% off and a series of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at nearly $100 off, this morning we spotted this 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $449 off the new list price and the base model 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $250 off . Those deals also join iPhone 17 Pro Max units up to $449 off , the black iPhone 17 Pro/Max TechWoven case hitting the
J.P. Morgan raises Apple stock target to $345 despite hardware price hikes

In a new note to investors, J.P. Morgan maintained its Buy rating on Apple while raising its price target for the company’s stock. Here are the details.