Apple has just released new beta software for its upcoming Mac update. macOS Sequoia 15.5 beta 3 is now available for developers.

macOS Sequoia 15.5 is the next update coming to your Mac.

But so far in the beta testing cycle, it’s one of Apple’s smallest new software versions in quite a while.

Very little new has been discovered in this forthcoming Mac software—at least so far.

And that’s true of Apple’s other beta software releases too,

Apple has released iOS 18.5 beta 3 for developers. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes.

Changes so far include tweaks to Apple Mail categories and profile pictures .

iOS 18.5 isn’t expected to include any major new features. That’s because iOS 19 development is well underway internally, and Apple has shipped nearly all of its promised features for the iOS 18 cycle.

However, last year’s

While Apple has delayed some of the most ambitious Apple Intelligence features, the company isn’t shying away from promoting the ones that have shipped to iPhone users. In a new ad that debuted today, Apple promotes the “Clean Up” feature in the Photos app.

The Clean Up feature in Photos lets you identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo, without accidentally altering the subject of the image.

In today’s ad, Apple uses the Clean Up feature to remove a reflection of the

Verizon Fios is consistently ranked high in customer satisfaction, but the fiber internet service still has fairly limited availability in the US. Fortunately, that’s set to change soon thanks to a previously announced Verizon acquisition that will add 10 million new eligible Fios homes—here’s the latest update on the expansion.

On the , Nilay Patel interviews Verizon CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath on a wide variety of subjects.

One noteworthy tidbit, however, had to do with Verizon’s planned fiber expansion.

Last fall, the it

If you’re having problems accessing Reddit today, you’re not alone. The company has acknowledged an ongoing outage across its website and apps.

Reports of a Reddit outage began to spike just before 11:30 am ET on Monday, according to data aggregated by . Reddit users have taken to other social networks to the ongoing downtime.

In a post on its , Reddit confirmed the outage: “We are currently investigating elevated errors across reddit.com and the apps.”

There’s no word

While we are still tracking the return of all-time low pricing on alongside deep deals on , we have a fresh batch of discounts to scope out today as well. First up, we spotted a massive Wi-Fi + Cell in ‘excellent’ open-box condition alongside the very first chance to save on the Quick Sand and the M4 Mac mini-ready . All of those offers join the now live Best Buy as well as a host of Find My deals, Apple Watch bands, and charging gear

Siri has been in a state of disarray , but things are starting to improve. Apple’s assistant has new leadership implementing serious changes , and reporting indicates we will start benefiting from big Siri upgrades this fall in iOS 19. Here’s what to expect.

Ted Lasso was officially renewed for season 4 last month, after months of rumors and signs that the show would indeed return with a new season on Apple TV+. Now star and writer Brett Goldstein has shared an update on season 4’s status, and explained what it’s been like to see the show revived.

Brett Goldstein was interviewed of NPR’s Wild Card podcast with Rachel Martin.

In the episode, he provides an update on where things stand with work on Ted Lasso season 4.

Martin :

Detecting scam emails is getting increasingly difficult as attackers use more and more sophisticated methods. A new report highlights a method which makes fake security alerts from Google and PayPal look extremely convincing.

It reinforces the need to apply a simple but effective safeguard anytime you receive what seems to be an important email requiring your immediate attention …

A phishing attack is when someone sends you a fake email claiming to be from a company or organization, and including a link asking you to login to take some action. Very often the email will create