A mechanical gaming keyboard is always nice to have on all typing work, but today you can get a snazzy cloud-themed wristpad to complement ...
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| Read more »The iCloud.com website has been refreshed with a new design after spending some time in beta. The iCloud page now features tiles spaces for ...
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| Read more »Apple TV+ already announced a new season pass for streaming Major League Soccer games. Soccer enthusiasts can mark the calendar for February 1, 2023, ...
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| Read more »Apple TV+ recently released its trailer video for the upcoming movie ‘Emancipation’. The video is nearly three minutes in length and tells the story ...
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| Read more »“If you build a dystopian and cynical security program born out of fear, mistrust, and suspicion, then you will inevitably make your fellow employees your enemies.”
That’s a quote from Honest Security, Kolide’s mission statement, and North Star. It was written by our CEO, Jason Meller, who spent his career in cybersecurity before founding Kolide.
He was troubled by the widely-accepted idea among cybersecurity professionals that end users should be treated, first and foremost, as threats. This way of thinking informs the traditional approach to device management, which relies on MDMs that take control of devices and come with surveillance capabilities that most companies don’t need or even really want.
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| Read more »Earlier on Friday, the Apple Pacific Centre retail store in Vancouver, Canada opened, boasting twice the space of the previous store.Apple says the two-level store features 32-foot glass running from floor to ceiling, with natural light bathing a 45-foot grand staircase. The first floor is devoted to retail, and the second floor has a Forum and video wall, where the Today at Apple sessions are held.A "living wall" on the outside of the store spans 40 feet and features 144 species of Canada-native plants.
| Read more »VMware today announced the launch of Fusion 13, the latest major update to the Fusion virtualization software. MacRumors reports: For those unfamiliar with Fusion, it is designed to allow Mac users to operate virtual machines to run non-macOS operating systems like Windows 11. Fusion 13 Pro and Fusion 13 Player are compatible with both Intel Macs and Apple silicon Macs equipped with M-series chips, offering native support. VMware has been testing Apple silicon support for several months now ahead of the launch of the latest version of Fusion.
With Fusion 13, Intel and Apple silicon Mac users can access Windows 11 virtual machines. Intel Macs offer full support for Windows 11, while on Apple silicon, VMware says there is a first round of features for Windows 11 on Arm. Users who need to run traditional win32 and x64 apps can do so through built-in emulation. Fusion 13 also includes a TPM 2.0 virtual device that can be added to any VM, storing contents in an encrypted section...
| Read more »This week was jam-packed with early Black Friday deals, and now that we're just seven days away from the shopping holiday, we're going back through all of the best sales you might have missed over the past few days. As with all holiday shopping, there's no guarantee that better prices won't come around later in the season, but if you want to shop early this weekend these are the best deals you will find online.
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Specifically, in this article we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least very close to their record low price. This includes notable discounts and best-ever prices on AirPods, HomePod mini, MacBook Pro, iPad, and much more. Every deal shared below is available to purchase right now.
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| Read more »Every so often, MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera updates his desk with new Mac-centric products that help improve his workflow as he records and edits videos for the site. Dan has just shared a 2022 desk update over on the MacRumors YouTube channel, highlighting all kinds of new desk accessories that you might want to check out for your own setup.
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As Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso" concludes filming its third, and likely final, season, cast members begin sharing their heartfelt goodbyes, and possibly spoilers, across social media.'Ted Lasso' wraps season three filming"Ted Lasso" was an unexpected breakout hit for Apple TV+, and it has now concluded filming the third season. While nothing has been officially confirmed, cast members are sharing their goodbyes on social media as it seems the third season is also the final.
| Read more »VMware today announced the launch of Fusion 13, the latest major update to the Fusion virtualization software. For those unfamiliar with Fusion, it is designed to allow Mac users to operate virtual machines to run non-macOS operating systems like Windows 11.
Fusion 13 Pro and Fusion 13 Player are compatible with both Intel Macs and Apple silicon Macs equipped with M-series chips, offering native support. VMware has been testing Apple silicon support for several months now ahead of the launch of the latest version of Fusion.
With Fusion 13, Intel and Apple silicon Mac users can access Windows 11 virtual machines. Intel Macs offer full support for Windows 11, while on Apple silicon, VMware says there is a first round of features for Windows 11 on Arm.VMware Tools provides virtual...
| Read more »If you had told me three weeks ago that Twitter, as a company, would today be embroiled in turmoil — perhaps outright existential crisis — over a company-wide email from Elon Musk centered around the phrase “extremely hardcore”, v-1 is not the scenario I’d have imagined.
It appears that Musk has taken Facebook’s “Move fast and break things” motto and reduced it to “Break everything fast.” Last night, reports of mass resignations inside Twitter seemed so dire that Twitter itself seemed to be documenting its own demise, like HAL 9000 singing “Daisy”, ever more degenerately slurred, near the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey. I lost count of how many of the people I follow were seemingly posting what they expected, last night, to be their last-ever tweets.
| Read more »Verizon this week announced the launch of a new Test Drive program that is designed to allow you to try the Verizon network for free over a 30-day period.
Any U.S. smartphone user with an eSIM and unlocked device can get 100GB of 4G/5G data to test out the Verizon network before committing to switching to the carrier. Verizon's program is similar to the Network Pass option offered by T-Mobile, though it doesn't last as long.
In addition to 100GB of data, Verizon's test program includes unlimited talk and text, and the service can be used alongside an existing cellular subscription. 4K streaming quality is available over 5G Ultra Wideband, while streaming is limited to 480p on LTE and 5G Nationwide.
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| Read more »Apple unveiled the second generation of the Apple Watch SE at Wednesday's "Far Out" event. Here's how it compares to its predecessor.Original Apple Watch SE (left) and 2022 Apple Watch SE (right)The Apple Watch SE is still aimed at people new to Apple Watch, existing customers on a budget, or parents wanting to purchase an Apple Watch for their children. Apple highlighted Family Setup, a feature in watchOS 7 and later to let family members without an iPhone still enjoy an Apple Watch. This requires an Apple Watch with LTE.
| Read more »An Italian administrative court on Friday rejected an appeal by Alphabet's Google against a decision by Italy's antitrust authority to fine the group, but accepted iPhone maker Apple's appeal against the watchdog's ruling. From a report: Last year, Italy's antitrust regulator fined Google and Apple 10 million euros ($10.36 million) each, claiming that the two tech groups had not provided "clear and immediate information" on how they collect and use the data of those who access their services.
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| Read more »Here's how MacUpdater 2 can help make sure all your macOS apps are as current and as safe as possible.Almost all apps need to be updated at some point in their lifetime. Most apps undergo multiple updates, but occasionally there can be apps with very sporadic updates that people miss.While many pieces of software have an updating mechanism, not all do. This can be especially true for add-ons and software that don't function independently, and therefore don't have any form of updating system at all.
| Read more »Back in mid-August, Patently Apple posted a report titled "Apple Original Films has landed 'The Family Plan' Film from Skydance Media Starring Mark Wahlberg." Today, a new entertainment report reveals that Irish actor Ciaran Hinds has joined the cast along with three others ...
| Read more »For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with BluShark to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of Apple's new Apple Watch Series 8 models, plus a matching BluShark Apple Watch band to go along with it.
BluShark offers a wide selection of Apple Watch bands in materials ranging from leather, to canvas, to AlphaPremier and more. There are all kinds of colors and materials to choose from, and each band is carefully crafted with high-quality materials. BluShark is not just an Apple Watch band company, and has been producing watch...
| Read more »While we're still around 10 months away from Apple introducing the iPhone 15 lineup, rumors already suggest that the higher-end Pro models will have even more exclusive features than usual compared to the standard models next year.
In September, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that strong sales of iPhone 14 Pro models would likely encourage Apple to increase differentiation between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, although it's worth noting that many hardware changes are likely planned at least a few years in advance.
There are currently at least five features rumored to be exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro models:
This was a busy week for new Apple trademark filings around the globe. Apple filed for the non-figurative version of 'Apple M2' along with the creative lock design found in their marketing of 'Apple Privacy.' Apple also filed for ...
| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook was the guest of honor at the sixth-annual FIRST Inspire Gala to celebrate and comment on STEM education, plus raise funding to support the nonprofit's mission.Tim Cook at the FIRST Inspire Gala. Image credit: Brian TongTim Cook was the guest of honor at FIRST's event on November 15, and at it, he was interviewed by various technology social media personalities. Cook addressed the room to share why FIRST was an important group to support.
| Read more »Created by smart lock maker Level, the Level Lock+ is the one of the first Home Key-compatible smart locks on the market, designed to unlock a door automatically when a Home Key-enabled iPhone or Apple Watch is held near it.
The Level Lock+ replaces the prior-generation Level Lock, and it uses that same unassuming design. Many smart locks are immediately recognizable as smart locks, but the Level Lock+ looks like any standard deadbolt with all of the smart capabilities hidden away inside the door, with no bulky components inside or out.
There are limited color options with the Level Lock+, but it does come in satin nickel and matte black. It's not going to match well with bronze, gold, or similar door hardware, so I do wish that it came in additional color options. The Level Lock+ is sleek looking and I am a fan of the simplicity. It's unassuming on the door, and it looks like nothing special, so it doesn't draw...
| Read more »Verizon today is discounting Apple's 2021 AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case to $159.99, down from $249.99. As with other Verizon sales, free two day shipping is available and you don't need to be a Verizon customer to get this deal.
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This price point on the AirPods Pro is a match of the previous all-time low price that we most recently saw very briefly on Amazon. Stock for the 2021 AirPods Pro has been dwindling since the announcement of the second generation model, so Verizon's deal today makes for a great chance to get the previous generation model at its best price before it disappears again.
| Read more »This week on The MacRumors Show podcast we discuss Apple's long-awaited mixed-reality headset, as well as Emergency SOS via satellite and the unreleased "Magic Charger" accessory.
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Following the release of the Emergency SOS via satellite feature for the iPhone 14 lineup earlier this week, we talk through demoing the feature and our expectations for where it will truly be useful in the future. We...
Apple announced pricing for its Major League Soccer package on Apple TV this week, so Dave and I take a look at what that means for consumers. We also look at what it could mean for other sports in the future. We also talk about Twitter checkmarks and Apple moving its chips from Asia to the U.S. and Europe.
This and a lot more on this week’s episode.
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| Read more »Packed with upgrades, including a 32-core GPU, this M1 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch is $424 off thanks to an early Black Friday flash deal.Save $424 on Apple's M1 Max MacBook Pro.The high-end retail spec (MK1A3LL/A) in Space Gray features Apple's top-of-the-line M1 Max chip with a 10-core CPU and 32-core GPU. It also has 32GB of unified memory and a 1TB SSD, making it a robust system for content creators and business users.
| Read more »We're just one week away from Black Friday, and today Target has decided to share a sneak peek of what shoppers can expect online and in stores next week. This includes the typical range of Black Friday sales, like TVs and streaming devices, as well as a few Apple products.
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Target's Black Friday Schedule
Target's circular this week confirms that most deals will be valid from this Sunday, November 20 through Saturday, November 26 (there are some exceptions with a few deals already going live today). All Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving day, and will open at varying local times on the morning of Black Friday.
VMware Fusion and Fusion Pro - virtualization software for running Windows, Linux, and other systems on a Mac without rebooting. The latest version includes full support for Windows 10, macOS Mojave, and the latest Macs, including the 18-core iMac Pro and MacBook Pro with 6-core Intel i9 CPU.. VMware Fusion support DirectX 10.1 and Enhanced Metal Graphics Rendering Engine. The virtual machine platform also delivers full 64-bit support with up to 16 vCPUs, up to 3072 MB graphics memory, 64GB RAM, and an 8TB hard drive for a single virtual machine.
Chinese Apple supplier Foxconn needs 100,000 new workers to get back to full capacity, but the four-day quarantine requirement has forced hiring to pause for now.Foxconn pauses hiring for three daysAfter a Covid-19 outbreak at Foxconn led to an exodus of employees, the company has begun hiring en-mass to get production back to normal. Lockdowns and other measures have created issues for the company, which in turn has affected shipping times for the iPhone 14.
| Read more »Users still want a "mini" form factor iPhone, but a complete redesign is the most-desired feature from the iPhone 15 lineup, according to a survey conducted by SellCell.
SellCell asked over 2,500 iPhone users in the United States to gather its data. The most popular Apple device to buy over the holiday period this year is the iPhone, with 37.4 percent of survey respondents planning to buy one for Christmas. AirPods take second place with 18.7 percent of respondents, followed by the Apple Watch with 16.3 percent. The HomePod mini is the least popular Apple device to buy for Christmas, with just 2.9 percent of respondents planning to purchase one. It is also worth noting that 40.6 percent...
| Read more »Friday's best deals include 35% off Sony XM4 headphones, $70 off 11-inch iPad Pro, a Gigabit Arris Surfboard cable modem with DOCSIS 3.1 for $150, and much more.Best deals November 18AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on hardware and other products, including Apple devices, smart TVs, accessories, and other items. The best offers are compiled into our regular list for our readers to use and save money.
| Read more »When Steve Jobs said he'd solved television, it probably wasn't Apple TV+ he was thinking of. Yet this is the Apple of today, creating great dramas — and with the new Emergency SOS, preventing them too. All this, on this week's AppleInsider Podcast.William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard go in deep with Emergency SOS via satellite on the new AppleInsider podcast. Then they dive still deeper with MLS football — which apparently we must all call "soccer."
| Read more »Qualcomm's 2023 processors that are designed to take on Apple's A and M-Series processors will be branded Qualcomm Oryon
| Read more »Macs using VMware Fusion 13 can now run the ARM version of Windows 11 on Apple Silicon in a virtual machine that has support for OpenGL 4.3.Run Windows on Apple Silicon MacsVMware Fusion 13 is now available to purchase and can run on both Intel and Macs with Apple Silicon. It ships via a universal DMG, so deployment is simple.
| Read more »If you're looking to cut down on the amount of time you spend performing certain actions on your iPhone, there's usually a solution hidden in Apple's mobile operating system. Here are 12 quick iOS tips that once you start using will make you a lot more time-efficient in the long run.
This article assumes you're using an iPhone running iOS 16, but some of these tips will work on iPad and earlier versions of Apple's mobile OS.
1. Quick-Switch From Numbers to Letters
Switching onscreen keyboards when you need to type a number or symbol is an all-too-often occurrence on iPhone, so here's a tip for making the transition super-swift.
Rather than tap the "123" key to switch to the number/symbol keyboard, hold down on it and slide your finger over to the key you want, then let go. This...
| Read more »Although the famous Charlie Brown special will no longer air on ABC this Thanksgiving, it will be available on Apple TV+. Here's how and when to watch it for free."A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"It's been a fixture of the season since the 1970s, but this year you'll have to look elsewhere to watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Following Apple TV+ buying the rights to all things Charlie Brown, it will no longer be seen on ABC, or PBS — but it can still be seen for free.
| Read more »The iPhone 15 Pro models are in line for a massive upgrade to their wired transfer speeds with the switch to USB-C, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Unfortunately, he doesn't believe that benefit is coming to the regular 2023 iPhones. The Verge reports: He predicts that the 15 and 15 Plus will also swap in USB-C ports but, just like the 2022 10th-gen iPad, they'll be stuck with the same USB 2.0 speeds they had with Lighting. Kuo made the prediction in a series of tweets on Wednesday and says the information is from his "latest survey." (The analyst is known for getting information from supply chain sources.) He specified by predicting that the "15 Pro & 15 Pro Max will support at least USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3." If that's true, that'd mean they could transfer data at speeds up to 40 Gbps -- a boon for people who actually use the Pro phones to shoot a lot of ProRes video and raw photos, where even fast WiFi and cloud uploads aren't really a good substitute.
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Minutes after the deadline for Twitter CEO Elon Musk's demand that engineers sign up for "extremely hardcore" working hours and conditions expired, offices are locked, access badges don't work, and concerns grow that World Cup traffic will kill the service.On Friday, Musk sent an email to the 3,700 employees that remained of nearly 7,600 pre-buy that to launch Twitter 2.0, there would need to be a new focus on work. Specifically, Musk was demanding "hardcore" devotion to work, and long hours from everybody.He set a deadline of Monday evening to agree, or be laid off and take three months of severance pay on the way out the door. The deadline has passed, and the situation appears grim.
| Read more »joshuark writes: Yikes, gadzooks, and shiver my timbers! Elastic Labs has found surprisingly that 50% of malware comes from one app: MacKeeper, ironically. Ironic in that MacKeeper claims to "keep your Mac clean and safe with zero effort." MacKeeper also has a tainted reputation for being difficult to completely uninstall and as a malicious antivirus. A new spin on the biblical phrase, "Am I my brother's keeper..." Well, when the inmate is running the asylum. The findings appear in Elastic Security Labs' recently released 2022 Global Threat Report. As Neowin reports, MacKeeper "can be abused by threat actors because it has extensive permissions and access to processes and files."
With that said, the report found that only 6.2% of malware ends up on macOS devices, compared to 54.4% and 39.4% on Windows and Linux, respectively.
| Read more »Hundreds of Twitter employees today resigned from the company rather than opting in to be part of "Twitter 2.0" under Elon Musk, according to The Verge. Musk earlier this week told workers that Twitter will be "extremely hardcore" going forward, with employees expected to put in long hours at high intensity. "Only exceptional performance will constitute a passing grade," he said.
Musk on Wednesday sent out a Google form and asked employees to respond "Yes" by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday if they wanted to stay at the company. Hundreds decided not to, and have said their goodbyes in Slack and on Twitter. Departing employees will receive a severance package.
When he took over Twitter, Musk laid off approximately half of...
| Read more »GRID Studio is known for creating custom wall art showcasing the history of iconic devices, ranging from the original iPhone to the original Game Boy. Each device is disassembled and the components are artistically displayed and labeled in a frame.
The company recently sent me their iPod touch frame for review. The original iPod touch was the first Apple product that I ever owned, and led me down the path of becoming an Apple reporter, so the device is very meaningful to me. However, note that the frame contains the second-generation iPod touch, released in September 2008.
Priced at $139 in the United States, the iPod touch frame is one of GRID Studio's more affordable options and would make a great gift for an Apple fan this holiday season, especially after the final iPod touch was discontinued earlier this year. It also offers frames for...
| Read more »Apple with iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 is introducing the Freeform app, which is designed for brainstorming ideas, creating sketches, and collaborating with others on projects. Freeform is basically a blank canvas that you can use for anything.
In this guide, we've highlighted the various tools that you can use with the Freeform app on the iPhone and the iPad.
Shapes
There are hundreds of pre-designed "clip art" shapes that are available in Freeform, across the following categories: Basic, Geometry, Objects, Animals, Food, Nature, Symbols, Education, Arts, Science, People, Places, Activities, Transportation, Work, and Ornaments.
You can stack multiple shapes on top of one another with layering, change the color, draw over them, resize them with drag and drop gestures, break the component pieces apart and manipulate the design, add various...
| Read more »Google is bringing a new augmented reality Live View feature to its Maps app, allowing smartphone users to visually search for restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses that are located nearby.
Using Live View, you can open up Maps and tap the camera icon in the search bar to see what's around you, from shops and banks to ATMs and bars. Google Maps will provide AR-powered directions and arrows, giving you an idea of how far a location is from you and how you can get there. In addition, you can also see key information about each place overlaid right on the screen, such as whether it's open, what the price range is, and how it's rated.
Google says that users can tap on place categories to see what restaurants, bars, dessert shops, parks, and transit stations are within walking distance.
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| Read more »Starting in February 2023, the MLS Season pass will give soccer fans access to every Major League Soccer match, the entire playoffs, and the Leagues Cup.
| Read more »Are you starting to have a little trouble with hearing loss? Don't put off seeing a healthcare professional, but it's worth seeing if the Live Listen feature of the AirPods Pro can help you hear better. One study suggests it might.
| Read more »The macOS Finder provides a variety of easy server connection options. Here's how to use the Connect to Server window in Finder to easily mount and use remote network volumes as if they were local drives.Apple's macOS offers one of the easiest server connection interfaces of any major operating system. You can connect to LAN servers, VPN servers, FTP/SFTP, SFTP over HTTP, web servers, Windows SMB shares, NAS, some cloud servers, WebDAV, and others. The Connect to Sever window even lets you view remote desktops using the VNC protocol.In most cases, once connected to a server, the Finder displays a new window with its contents just as if it was a local storage volume.
| Read more »The price on Apple's 11-inch M2 iPad Pro (128GB Wi-Fi) has continued to slip throughout the month, and it's now down to a new all-time low price of $729.00 on Amazon, from $799.00. This time it's only available in Silver at this price, and besides Amazon you can find the sale at B&H Photo.
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This version of the M2 iPad Pro remains one of the only models that we've seen get a notable discount. These tablets were just updated last month and come with the M2 chip, Apple Pencil's...
| Read more »A report has taken a look at Apple's and Google's app stores to find apps directed at kids and their privacy policies, and many apps found don't come close to compliance with a US child privacy law.Children's apps and privacyThe United States passed the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in 1998. It aims to protect children's privacy online for those under 13 years of age.
| Read more »Enlarge / Apple's AirPods Pro, with their noise-cancelling and live-listening features, perform fairly well in tests against more traditional hearing aids. (credit: Jeff Dunn)
A study in the journal iScience suggests that, in some noise situations, AirPods, particularly the Pro model, can work just as well as far pricier prescription-only models.
AirPods are not sold or approved by the Food and Drug Administration as devices for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. But with cheaper,...
| Read more »Early Black Friday deals on 2022 Apple AirPods Pro and M2 iPad Pros are live at Amazon, along with special savings on 9th Gen iPads and Beats.Amazon has slashed prices on Apple products.The latest round of Apple price cuts at Amazon delivers instant rebates on numerous iPads, AirPods, Beats and even MacBook Air models. From deals on the new M2 iPad Pro models to the 9th Gen discounted to $269, this sale delivers some of the lowest prices ever with only one week to go before Black Friday.
| Read more »Last night at the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center in New York, N.Y., Apple TV+ held the world premiere event for “Echo 3,” the highly anticipated new original action-packed thriller ...
| Read more »Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to systems and methods of detecting skin-to-skin contact, and more particularly, to detecting contact between two hands or between two fingers for input in virtual reality or augmented reality environments. While the patent is titled "skin to skin," the patent places emphasis on the use of smart rings used on multiple user fingers to form gestures that could be used in Extended Reality (XR) applications.
| Read more »Apple has shared "Order By" dates for online purchases to ensure arrival before Christmas for many of its products — and some key deadlines have already passed.iPhone 14 holiday starThese are the latest dates to order holiday gifts with free shipping. In most cities, shoppers can get in-stock items from their local Apple Store as late as December 24 when choosing Apple Pickup or two-hour delivery.
| Read more »Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a USB-C port with support for at least USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which would give the devices a significant speed advantage over existing models.
Thunderbolt 3 theoretically offers bandwidth of up to 40 Gbps, while the Lightning connector has USB 2.0 speeds of up to 480 Mbps on all existing iPhones. Even with real-world performance limitations, an iPhone 15 Pro with a Thunderbolt-enabled USB-C port would offer significantly faster data transfer speeds with a Thunderbolt cable, making it much quicker to get large files on and off of the iPhone, such as 48-megapixel ProRAW photos.
Even if the iPhone 15 Pro models only get USB 3.2 support, that would mean theoretical transfer speeds of between 5 Gbps and 20 Gbps depending on the exact specification, which would still be...
| Read more »While an Apple TV remote comes within the box, you can easily pair a replacement. Here is how to pair a new remote to your Apple TV.The Apple TV remote allows you to control your Apple TV via touch or voice. It has multiple functionalities to control not only the Apple TV itself but also the television it is connected to.Here is how to pair a new remote to your Apple TV, the remotes that can be paired, and how to check your remote's battery percentage.
| Read more »Apple has filed for a patent for “skin-to-skin contact detection.” And it could involve using multiple Apple Watches or ring devices to interact with the rumored “Reality Pro."
The post Apple patent filing hints at multiple Apple Watches used to control VR/AR headset appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Long time Apple accessory maker Moft offers iPhone stands as well as a magnetic battery — but there was one aspect of the stands that we didn't like.iPhone stands and battery from MoftMoft has several folding accessories for iPhones that act as stands, wallets, or both. They work with MagSafe and don't require adhesives to attach to a device.
| Read more »Popular password management service 1Password today confirmed that it will begin supporting passkeys in early 2023, allowing users to sign in to supported websites and apps without a password. Instead, biometric authentication on trusted devices is used to confirm your identity, and removing passwords from the equation means they can not be compromised or phished.
Apple rolled out support for passkeys in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, tvOS 16, and macOS Ventura, using iCloud Keychain to sync across devices for ease of use and redundancy. Apple has been working with members of the FIDO Alliance, including Google and Microsoft, to ensure interoperability of passkeys, and Apple's implementation of passkeys...
| Read more »A new study reveals that AirPods Pro are roughly on par with prescription hearing aids, although they can't replace the medical-grade devices in all situations.AirPods Pro 2Apple has some features designed to help people with mild hearing loss. One, called Live Listen, allows people amplify the sounds in their environment using AirPods.
| Read more »Apple, via their acquisition of the Israeli company PrimeSense in 2013, used their 3D Mapping technology for Face ID with iPhone X. In 2015 a granted patent, originally from PrimeSense, illustrated a projector system for a much larger canvas beyond Face ID. Since that time, Apple has been refining the technology. Today, USPTO published an Apple patent covering advancements to 3D Mapping technology designed for longer range imagery using multiple sensors
| Read more »Apple has released a new ad for Christmas and the holiday season, focusing on sharing audio with two sets of AirPods Pro, and one iPhone.The new 98-second ad is called "Share the Joy," and it features two performers dancing to "Puff" by Bhavi & Bizarrap.Together the pair bond over how they are able to use two sets of AirPods Pro to listen to the same music playing from one iPhone.
| Read more »Alongside its Black Friday promotion announcement, Apple today also released its holiday shipping guide in the United States and other countries that outlines deadlines for customers looking to order gifts for arrival by December 24.
As we noted yesterday, shipping estimates for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have already slipped past Christmas in the U.S. after Apple issued a shipment warning about those models. Production of iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max has been hampered due to to COVID-19 restrictions at the Foxconn factory where the devices are primarily...
| Read more »Amazon has Apple's AirPods 3 with Lightning Charging Case for $139.99 today, down from $169.00. This is an all-time low price on this model of the AirPods 3, and as of writing only Amazon is offering the deal.
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Shipping for the AirPods 3 is delayed by a few weeks right now, with delivery windows around mid-December. You can still lock in this all-time low price today and guarantee Christmas delivery, with the likelihood that Amazon will ship out sooner once more stock arrives.
$29 OFFAirPods 3 (Lightning Charging Case) for $139.99
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| Read more »macOS use in small and medium-sized enterprises has remained steady with a slight increase, but is expected to rise over the next 12 months.
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| Read more »Wait times for the iPhone 14 Pro models are reaching extreme levels two months after launch, and the lower-end models aren't making up for demand.iPhone 14 familyIn a note to investors from UBS investment bank seen by AppleInsider, analyst David Vogt found that wait times for iPhone 14 Pro models have increased once again. Using data that tracks iPhone availability across 30 countries, UBS says that wait times across most markets, including the US, have reached around 34 days.
| Read more »Apple has unveiled its 2022 Black Friday deals, and as always they are paltry gift cards that only apply to subsequent purchases. Here's what's on offer, and where you can get actual and better discounts instead.Apple's new Black Friday promotion offers many gift cards, but no discountsFollowing on from its new Holiday Gift Guide 2022, Apple has announced that its Black Friday sale runs November 25, 2022 to November 28. Almost all Apple devices are included in the offers, but not all — and nothing for the iPhone 14.
| Read more »Apple today released a new "Share the Joy" holiday ad highlighting the ability to share audio with AirPods Pro. The ad revolves around two people listening to the song "PUFF" by Bhavi and Bizarrap as they run around a city wearing AirPods Pro.
Throughout the 90-second video, various objects and eventually the couple themselves vanish into a cloud of snow, as part of the holiday theme. Should this be Apple's annual holiday ad, it represents a change of pace from more heartfelt editions in the past and is instead more upbeat with hip-hop music and fast transitions.
"Share the joy of the holidays with Audio Sharing on AirPods Pro," says Apple, in the video description. Audio sharing is compatible with all AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max models, as well as select Beats headphones. To share audio, connect AirPods to an iPhone or iPad, tap the AirPlay icon in Control Center, and tap on Share Audio.
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| Read more »The latest beta of iOS 16.2, released to developers and public beta testers earlier this week, has addressed long-standing issues faced by iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro customers that cause system animations to lag and stutter when closing and switching between apps, unlocking the phone, and across other instances on iOS 16.
Seemingly originating from the initial release of iOS 16, some iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro users have experienced animations stuttering on iOS and not running at 120Hz. None of the subsequent iOS 16 updates have yet addressed the issue, including iOS 16.1 released last month. But, the latest beta of iOS 16.2 has improved the performance of animations and the stuttering, according to user reports on the ...
| Read more »Apple captures 68% of smartphone revenue share during China’s11.11 Online Shopping Festival.
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| Read more »With an iPhone and a pair of AirPods, you can use iOS 16's Live Listen feature to help when you're hard of hearing, standing in a loud place - or even eavesdrop on conversations from afar.Live Listen was not created to help spies or the paranoid. And there must be subtler ways to eavesdrop than to pop your iPhone in front of people and then walk away with AirPods in your ears.But as well as generally - and excellently - boosting sounds to help you hear, Listen Live is directional. When you're at a crowded bar or sitting in a noisy restaurant, you can turn your iPhone toward whoever you're talking to.
| Read more »Thursday's best deals include $100 off an upgraded M2 MacBook Air, a Gryphon AX WiFi 6 Mesh Router for $250, Beats Solo 3 for $125, and much more.Best deals November 17AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on hardware and other products, including Apple devices, smart TVs, accessories, and other items. The best offers are compiled into our regular list for our readers to use and save money.
| Read more »During the "Apple Shopping Event" between Black Friday and Cyber Monday customers will be eligible to get a gift card when they purchase eligible products.
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| Read more »Verizon today introduced one of the first big Black Friday discounts of the season, offering a rare low price on Apple's HomePod mini. You can get the smart speaker for $79.99 in all colors, down from $99.99, and you don't need to be a Verizon customer to get this deal.
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Although we have seen the HomePod mini drop to lower prices in the past, any discounts on the accessory have been supremely rare in the last year; in 2022 alone, we only tracked prices below $89.99 once or twice. This makes Verizon's offer quite valuable for anyone who's been waiting for any sale on the HomePod mini this holiday season.
| Read more »This week Qualcomm held their Snapdragon Summit 2022 Event and now that Qualcomm has unveiled its top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform, it’s time to pit the new flagship Android chipset against the reigning king, the Apple A16 Bionic.
| Read more »New research claims that while total smartphone shipments dropped dramatically in Southeast Asia during the third calendar quarter of 2022, Apple's iPhone saw a 63% increase year over year.In 2019, Apple was seeing competition in the Southeast Asia market from smartphones that were nearly always considerably cheaper than the iPhone. Today with economic pressures meaning the market dropped 10% in Q3 2022, however, Apple has continued to see a significant rise.According to Counterpoint Research, economic uncertainty across the region is responsible for the lower than expected sales. That drop is chiefly in the phones that cost $200 or lower, though, while those premium models at $400 or greater, have done better.
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| Read more »A teenager injured by a long fall was able to summon help with his Apple Watch at the bottom of a ravine, and Apple CEO Tim Cook replied to his tale.Lonavla in Maharashtra, western India, is a popular spot for walkers, but on July 11, 2022, the trekking route saw at least seven accidents. That seventh was when Smit Metha slipped and fell around 130 feet into a valley.The Times of India is unclear about where Metha's two friends were at this point, but says that he was immediately isolated by the fall. Metha broke both of his ankles in the descent — and his friends had his iPhone 13.
| Read more »Apple today announced it will hold a special "Apple Shopping Event" between Black Friday on November 25 and Cyber Monday on November 28 where customers will be eligible to get a gift card when they purchase select products.
The eligible products are as follows:
ZAGG’s US$79.99 powerstation plus — available now at ZAGG.com, apple.com, and, soon, in Apple retail stores — is an extremely handy accessory for frequent travelers who use certain Apple devices.
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| Read more »Thanks to a new Apple World Today deal, you can one Alpha Z PRO Ultra HD Dual Camera Drone and one Flying Fox Ultra HD Dual Camera Drone for only US$129.99.
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| Read more »Mac security is good, but you can make it better with our tips. Keep an eye on activity, clean out your folder's cache, and get rid of unnecessary programs.
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| Read more »Apple’s iPhone shipments in Southeast Asia (SEA) grew 63% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2022, according to Counterpoint Research.
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| Read more »A new Apple patent filing involves an efficient parsing, identification, searching, and playback of audio broadcasts from multiple different radio station providers in Apple Music.
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| Read more »The iPhone 14 and Apple's other 5G products can now be sold in Colombia as appeals court lifts Ericsson's preliminary injunction over standard-essential patent, reports FOSS Patents.
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| Read more »India is close to passing a government proposal that would enforce USB-C as the standard charger on smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
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| Read more »Jason Momoa’s upcoming historical epic limited series “Chief of War” at Apple TV+ has cast Luciane Buchanan, reports Variety.
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| Read more »Bluetti has released details of its Black Friday sales, with great offers on its power stations starting from November 11.Bluetti Black Friday saleBlack Friday is on the way, and with it, the biggest sales of the year. To kick off the holiday shopping period, Bluetti is offering deals on its power stations, as well as exclusive giveaways, lucky draws, and mystery boxes for you to purchase.
| Read more »Synology has released their newest NAS, the DS923. It’s designed for data-sharing, synchronization, backup and surveillance.
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| Read more »Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from other great websites: ° From Macworld: In a study published by iScience and reported by The Wall Street Journal, researchers found that while the 21 adults who participated in the study had a preference for a $10,000 hearing aid, the […]
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| Read more »With workers fleeing conditions at the Zhengzhou iPhone plant, and new recruitment falling far behind needs, Chinese state media says Foxconn has only two-third of the workforce it needs.A Foxconn facilityThe number of employees at Foxconn rises and falls dramatically across the year as demand for iPhone production peeks in the August/September months. This year, however, workers have been fleeing conditions at the main Zhengzhou facility .
| Read more »The HomePod mini was released to customers two years ago this week, marking the first addition to the HomePod family since the original speaker launched in 2018. Two years after its release, the HomePod lineup has remained relatively stagnant, but that's set to change in 2023.
When Apple announced the HomePod mini in October 2020, the original full-sized HomePod remained in the lineup. In March 2021, however, Apple discontinued the full-sized HomePod, saying it wanted to dedicate more time to the HomePod mini. The HomePod mini addressed several of the biggest concerns from customers about the original HomePod, including size and price. Unlike the original HomePod, the HomePod mini costs $99 and comes in a wider variety of color options.
Now, as the HomePod mini turns two, we look to the future and what Apple has in...
| Read more »Apple can now sell the iPhone 14 in Colombia, and all its 5G devices, after an appeals court lifted a preliminary injunction over a patent dispute with Ericsson.Apple and Ericsson have a tumultuous history of agreeing deals and disputing arrangements, to the extent that a full trial will begin in June 2023. That's the expected date for a US trial, but the two companies have also been filing disputes internationally, including in Colombia.In April 2022, the Juzgado 042 Civil del Circuito de Bogota in Colombia's capital city ruled that Apple's 5G hardware infringes on a patent granted to Ericsson. Consequently, in...
| Read more »It's being reported this morning that Premium smartphone shipments in key Southeast Asian markets increased 29% YoY in Q3 2022 with Apple dominating this sector
| Read more »A new analytical report states that 9.0 million units of smartphones were sold during the "11.11 online shopping festival" in China this year, down -35% YoY. Apple solidified its leadership at the expense of Chinese brands.
| Read more »The trusty iPad becomes even more reliable, with an all-day battery and a nice 10.9-inch screen. Today, you can get the 10th Generation 64GB ...
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| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook recently appeared in an interview at the CBS Mornings show. In the interview, Cook touched on topics such as Twitter ...
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| Read more »Apple has added a new feature, called ‘Race Route’ on the third beta of watchOS 9.2. ‘Race Route’ is designed for cyclists and runners ...
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| Read more »A new ad video, titled ‘The Rescue’ has been uploaded on Apple’s official YouTube channel. ‘The Rescue- Emergency SOS via Satellite’ is about a ...
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| Read more »Looking for an excuse to get the latest AirPods Pro 2? This could be your chance. Today, the 2022 AirPods Pro is down to ...
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| Read more »Themed billboards from the ‘Ted Lasso’ series have appeared in US cities, offering words of encouragement to members of the US Men’s National Soccer ...
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| Read more »Apple’s streaming service has received nine nominations for the Royal Television Society Awards in the UK. The 2022 RTS Craft and Design ceremony will ...
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| Read more »A new teaser video of the upcoming holiday special ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock – Night of the Lights’ is available to watch ...
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| Read more »Although infinitely useful, generic GaN chargers are boring and don’t have style. If you’re up for a fun change, check out the Retro 35 ...
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| Read more »Epic Games and Apple’s legal battle recently resumed, with both parties meeting in the US Court of Appeals to overturn the initial ruling. The ...
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| Read more »iPhone 14 owners will have the option to get same-unit repairs from Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers globally. According to an internal memo, ...
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| Read more »Small and mid-sized businesses can get significant discounts when they purchase the Apple MacBook Pro. Bloomberg says that the 10% discounts are an effort ...
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| Read more »Microsoft is offering members of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate program a three-month free trial of Apple TV+ and Apple Music before the holiday season.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate typically costs $14.99 and comes with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks, which offers subscribers discounts, and special offers for a wide range of services, apps, and games. In its latest bonus, Microsoft, in partnership with Apple, is giving Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers three months free of Apple TV+ and Apple Music. The promotion is valid until March 31, 2023. More information on the promotion can be found on Xbox's website. Tags: Apple Music, Xbox,...
| Read more »Earlier this week, Qualcomm announced its latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile chip and platform, promising to "revolutionize flagship smartphones" with "groundbreaking" experiences. The new chip is expected to launch in flagship Android smartphones later this year, but benchmarks suggest it cannot compete with Apple's A16 Bionic chip, which powers iPhone 14 Pro models.
While the latest chip won't officially ship in smartphones for a few months, Geekbench scores for the chip have already been spotted in an unreleased Android handset. According to the results (via DealNTech), the latest Snapdragon 8 chip scored 1483 in single-core and 4709 in multi-core. The A16 Bionic scored 1874 in single-core and 5372 in multi-core. For comparison, the A15 Bionic chip...
| Read more »India is making progress on a government proposal that would enforce a standard charger, USB-C, across all smartphones, tablets, and laptops, following in the footsteps of the EU, which just recently passed a similar law.
In a government press release, India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution secretary, Rohit Kumar Singh, said different government and private agencies held a meeting and a "broad consensus emerged among stakeholders on adoption of USB Type – C as a charging port for electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc." The press release added: "Further, it was deliberated that a different charging port may be adopted for feature phones."
India's consideration of mandating a common charger across consumer devices was previously reported on in August, however, it...
| Read more »The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will support at least USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in a tweet. This means the wired transfer and video output user experience will significantly improve, he adds.
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| Read more »As part of a larger move to the USB-C connector for the iPhone 15 lineup, Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting that the Pro models might get speedy Thunderbolt connectivity.IPhone 15 might get a Thunderbolt portWhile the iPhone has been able to shoot 4K video for a while now, getting the giant files off requires a great deal of patience. That may all change if what Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting for the iPhone 15 pans out.
| Read more »The iPhone 15 Pro models that are planned for next year will support higher wired transfer speeds thanks to the transition to USB-C, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
While all iPhone 15 models are going to feature USB-C ports instead of Lightning ports, the faster transfer speeds will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models. Standard iPhone 15 models will continue to feature USB 2.0 speeds, the same as Lightning.
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My latest survey indicates all 2H23 new iPhones will abandon Lightning and change to USB-C, but only two high-end models (15 Pro & 15 Pro Max) will support the wired high-speed transtfer, and the two standard ones (15 & 15 15 Plus) still support USB 2.0 same as Lightning.
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo)...
| Read more »A new study has found that Apple's wireless earbuds can serve as a more affordable and accessible sound amplification device than medical hearing aids. Gizmodo reports: Inspired by a feature called Live Listen released in 2016 by Apple, which allows an iPhone or iPad to be used as sound-boosting microphone, researchers from the Taipei Veterans General Hospital wondered whether the performance of AirPods 2 and the original AirPods Pro using this feature could compare to medical hearing aids. Apple does not position Live Listen as a tool for those dealing with hearing loss but as a way for users with normal hearing to boost desired sounds, like the calls of a bird. However, the researchers found that, in some situations, consumer-level personal sound amplification products faired quite well against pricier medically prescribed solutions, and given the popularity of products like Apple's AirPods, there's no stigma associated with wearing them.
The researchers tested the $129...
| Read more »Apple has released tvOS 16.1.1 update for the new third-generation Apple TV 4K. It fixes an issue that could cause the Apple TV to be unable to install apps.
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| Read more »Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 158. The update includes includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, Rendering, JavaScript, WebCodecs, Web API, Media, Web Animations, HTML, Accessibility, Security, Privacy, and Safari Web Extensions.
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| Read more »Late on Wednesday afternoon, Apple issued a small "Rapid Security Update" to Tuesday's iOS 16.2 beta — but what exactly it entails isn't known.New beta of iOS 16.2There's not yet much known about the updates which is obviously a critical security fix of some sort. The update is very small, weighing in at less than 100 MB.
| Read more »One of the new features in iOS 16 is Rapid Security Response, which lets Apple push out important security fixes to users without requiring a full iOS update. For users running the iOS 16.2 beta, Apple today released one of those updates to deliver unspecified bug fixes affecting the software.
iOS Security Response 16.2 (a) arrives via the standard Software Update mechanism in the Settings app, but is a relatively quick update, requiring just a couple of minutes to download and prepare the update and then a quick restart and install process.
After the update has been installed, the system will report an updated version of iOS 16.2 (a), and tapping on the version in the About section of Settings will display information about your installed iOS version and the Rapid Security Response update, with the ability to...
| Read more »Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.
Safari Technology Preview release 158 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for CSS, JavaScript, WebCodecs, and more.
The current Safari Technology Preview release is version 16.4 and is compatible with machines running macOS Ventura and macOS Monterey.
The Safari Technology Preview update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences...
| Read more »This early Black Friday deal offers the lowest price we've seen on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the upgraded M1 Pro 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU chip and a 1TB SSD. Plus, save $70 on three years of AppleCare.Save $500 on this 1TB MacBook Pro.Exclusive savings
| Read more »The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union has filed to represent employees at the St. Louis Apple Store.Apple Store St. LouisIAM already represents Apple Towson Town Center employees in Maryland and seeks to make the St. Louis store its second unionized location. The union organization has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to represent the 82 St. Louis Apple Store employees.
| Read more »Modern portable power stations should meet some minimum requirements for consideration, and the Goal Zero Yeti 1000X struggles to meet any.The Goal Zero Yeti 1000X misses the markThe Goal Zero Yeti 1000X is a medium-sized power station with few outgoing ports and a middling capacity of 983Wh. It works as a power backup system that can provide an iPhone with about 82 full charges or can run a 71W refrigerator for 14 hours.
| Read more »Apple has released tvOS 16.1.1, which fixes a bug that would prevent the 128GB Apple TV 4K from installing apps after 64GB was filled.tvOS 16.1.1 addresses an issue with the latest Apple TV 4KThe third-generation Apple TV 4K released in 2022 has a 128GB storage option for the first time. A bug within tvOS was causing some users to be able to access only 64GB of that internal storage before running into an error.
| Read more »Today, Apple and Major League Soccer announced MLS Season Pass will launch February 1, 2023 — introducing an unprecedented subscription service to fans in over 100 countries and regions ...
| Read more »Apple today released a tvOS 16.1.1 update, which is available for the third-generation Apple TV 4K. Apple says that the update fixes an issue that could cause the Apple TV to be unable to install apps.
The third-generation Apple TV 4K was released in early November, and this update is only available for the new models. It is likely that this bug fix addresses the issue that could cause 128GB Apple TV 4K owners to see a warning that they had run out of storage when using just 64GB.
The tvOS 16.1.1 update can be downloaded over the air through the Settings app on the Apple TV by going to System -> Software Update. Apple TV owners who have automatic software updates turned on will be upgraded to tvOS 16.1.1 automatically.Related Roundup: Apple TV...
| Read more »Apple and Major League Soccer have announced that MLS Season Pass will launch February 1, 2023 — introducing a subscription service to fans in over 100 countries and regions that features every live MLS regular-season match.
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| Read more »In October, Apple updated the iPad product line with a few new devices, including iPad Pro models with an M2 chip. Here are the best cases to buy to protect the high-end device.iPad ProThe company released the new iPad Pros on October 18. Top features include a unique Apple Pencil hover experience, ProRes video capture, fast Wi-Fi 6E, and the powerful M2 chip.
| Read more »Apple has seeded the third public beta versions of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2, and macOS 13.1 Ventura to members of its software testing program.Freeform is available in the current public betasThe third public beta versions of the new software updates should be essentially identical to the third developer beta counterparts, which were released on Tuesday.
| Read more »Last week, B&H Photo introduced the first-ever discount on Apple's 10.9-inch iPad, and today the retailer has expanded this deal slightly with a new color. You can get the Blue and Silver 64GB Wi-Fi iPads for $399.00, down from $449.00.
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This remains the lowest price we've ever seen for these brand-new iPads, which Apple just updated last month. The 10th generation iPad comes with the A14 Bionic chip, support for the Apple Pencil, and Touch ID.
$50 OFF64GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00
As of writing, only B&H Photo has this record low sale on the new iPad. In terms of stock, B&H Photo says that the...
| Read more »Apple today seeded the third beta of macOS Ventura 13.1 to its public beta testing group, allowing non-developers to try out the new features ahead of the software's release. The public beta comes one week after Apple released the second public beta.
Public beta testers can download the macOS 13.1 Ventura update from the Software Update section of the System Preferences app after installing the proper profile from Apple's beta software website.
macOS Ventura 13.1 introduces the Freeform app, which Apple has designed for creative collaboration. The app can be used for brainstorming, planning out ideas, jotting down notes, and more. Users can insert drawings, sticky notes, shapes, text boxes, photos, videos, PDFs, links, and other documents, with Freeform...
| Read more »Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates to public beta testers, providing the software to the general public. Today's beta comes one week after Apple released the second public betas.
Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's free beta testing program can download the iOS and iPadOS 16.2 betas over the air after installing the proper certificate from the Public Beta website.
iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 introduce the Freeform app, which can be used for jotting down notes, sketching, drawing, brainstorming ideas, creating mood boards, and more. Multiple people can work on the same Freeform board, with changes synced for all participants in real time.
For the iPad, the update brings external display support to the...
| Read more »Astropad is updating both its Astropad Studio and Luna Display to add support for the M2 iPad Pro models, including the new Hover Mode for the Apple Pencil.Astropad StudioWednesday's update of the Astropad Studio app to version 5.2 takes advantage of the 2022 iPad Pro's Hover Mode feature, which allows users to interact with the display using an Apple Pencil, but without the two devices touching.
| Read more »Astropad today announced an update to the Astropad Studio app, which adds support for the Apple Pencil hover feature that Apple introduced with the new M2 iPad Pro models. Astropad Studio is designed to allow you to draw on your Mac using your iPad, so the hover gesture can be used with the macOS software on the iPad.
Astropad says that users have been asking for Apple Pencil hover support for years, and it is one of the last features that Wacom tablets offered that the iPad did not. With the hover option, the iPad serves as a more feature rich Wacom alternative for digital artists.
The update adds 3D gestures for panning, zooming, and rotating the 3D canvas, along with support for new default shortcuts. There are also a range of new Magic...
| Read more »Apple's beautiful new redesigned iCloud webpage has exited beta and is now live for all users with an Apple ID.The new iCloud website designThe company previously tested the design on its beta website in October.
| Read more »Apple TV+ has announced that MLS Season Pass will stream every live Major League Soccer game from February 2023, starting a decade-long deal.Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) have together previously revealed the deal would see fans being able to watch games from 2023, but it has now confirmed the date - and the uniforms.All 29 clubs will have new jerseys that feature an Apple TV+ patch in a different color.
| Read more »Enlarge / DuckDuckGo says its App Tracking Protection automatically blocks many kinds of known trackers, while Apple's App Tracking Transparency only blocks IDFA (Identifier for Adverstisers) and asks developers to block others. (credit: DuckDuckGo)
Privacy-focused search site DuckDuckGo has added yet another way to prevent more of your data from going to advertisers, opening its App Tracking Protection for Android to beta testers.
DuckDuckGo is positioning App Tracking Protection as something like Apple's App Tracking Transparency for iOS devices, but "even more powerful." Enabling the service in...
| Read more »Apple and Major League Soccer today announced that the MLS Season Pass is set to launch on February 1, 2023, with the new subscription service available to fans in more than 100 countries and regions. Available in the Apple TV app, the MLS Season Pass can be accessed on Apple devices, Smart TVs, consoles, set-top boxes, and on the web with the tv.apple.com website.
The Season Pass will include every live MLS regular-season match, the playoffs, and the Leagues Cup, with no blackouts. Apple says that the MLS Season Pass will bring MLS to a much bigger worldwide audience."There isn't a more perfect time to introduce MLS Season Pass, coming off the heels of the most dramatic MLS Cup in history and with MLS as the fastest-growing soccer league in the world," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior...
| Read more »It's being reported today that in the Apple Original Film 'Emancipation,' Will Smith evades cold-blooded hunters and treacherous Louisiana swamps to win his freedom which is captured in the trailer released today.
| Read more »Apple today rolled out a new design on iCloud.com following several weeks of beta testing. The page now features a colorful wallpaper with tiles for your Apple ID account and Apple apps like Photos, Mail, iCloud Drive, Calendar, and Notes. There is also a tile with icons for additional apps like Find My, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and more.
The page can be customized, with users able to choose which apps appear in each tile or remove a tile entirely. The bottom of the page displays your iCloud storage plan and usage, as well as a link to recover recently deleted files from iCloud Drive and other apps.
In the top menu bar, users can click or tap on the plus sign to create a new email, note, calendar event, and more. The menu also provides access to settings for iCloud+ features such as Hide My Email, iCloud Private Relay, and HomeKit Secure Video....
| Read more »PDFs and the iPad were made for each other, yet Apple's own built-in PDF readers are limited. Here's what you need to make reading — and editing — PDFs a breeze.If someone emails you a PDF and you just need to read it, rather than do any editing, then just tap on it. What you immediately get is that PDF document opened up full screen, with the first page in front of you, and icons for all pages arranged in a column to the left.Tap on any page and as well as jumping to that in the document, you get an ellipses icon with extra controls. From there, you can:
| Read more »Apple made the wrong bet when it built the Apple TV around apps and an App Store when instead, it should have focused on streamlining the TV experience like Steve Jobs promised to do.Apple TV needs to be rethoughtThe Apple TV was Apple's "hobby" project that saw few hardware updates from its inception in 2006 to its reinvention in 2015. It was an exciting time as Apple finally declared Apple TV was no longer a hobby in 2014, then released the updated Apple TV in 2015.
| Read more »Apple plans to release iOS 16.2 in December, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and a report about the update enabling 5G support in India. The update remains in beta testing for now, with many new features and changes already uncovered.
iOS 16.2 introduces a number of new features, including Apple's new whiteboard app Freeform, two new Lock Screen widgets for Sleep and Medications, the ability to hide the wallpaper and notifications on the iPhone 14 Pro's always-on display, Live Activities enhancements, a rearchitected Home app, and more.
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iOS 16.2 includes Apple's new digital whiteboard app Freeform on the...
| Read more »Yesterday the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of 53 newly granted patents for Apple Inc. In this particular report we cover Apple's invention relating to replacing the mesh on AirPods when their too clogged to clean. A second AirPods granted patent covers an invention that will extend today's Apple Watch 'Noise App' to AirPods where monitoring noise will be better appreciated as a health monitoring app.
| Read more »Ahead of its December theatrical and streaming premiere, an almost three-minute trailer for "Emancipation" has been released by Apple TV+."Emancipation" — written by Bill Collage and directed by Antoine Fuqua — stars Smith as a man who escapes from slavery in the 1800s.Apple calls it a "triumphant story" of Peter (Smith) who has to rely "on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom."
| Read more »Amazon has a fresh batch of all-time low prices on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro today, starting at $1,999.99 for the 10-Core M1 Pro/512GB model, down from $2,499.00. You can get this sale in both Silver and Space Gray.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
This is $99 below the previous record low price on this model, and right now only Amazon is offering this steep discount.
$499 OFF16-inch MacBook Pro (512GB) for $1,999.99
Additionally, Amazon also has the 10-Core M1 Pro/1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro on sale, available for...
| Read more »Microsoft is offering members of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription extended trials of Apple TV+ and Apple Music.Xbox offers free trials to Apple TV+ and Apple MusicStarting November 16, Ultimate members can claim a free three-month trial of either service — or both — on their Xbox console or Xbox app on Windows. The offer is for Ultimate members who don't already have a subscription to Apple TV+ or Apple Music.
| Read more »Faced with Foxconn struggling to resume full iPhone production after local COVID measures, China is asking ex-forces retirees to step in.The impact of China's coronavirus lockdown has been marked enough for Foxconn to report of a severe revenue hit, and Apple to issue a rare statement about production delays. Foxconn has also, though, seen workers fleeing its Zhengzhou plant, further hampering its attempts to resume production.According to the South China Morning Post, local authorities in the province...
| Read more »Managers everywhere are struggling to find solutions to building trust, teamwork, and improving morale within their organization. Many are turning to games for help.
The post Build connections with Games for Work, a new Microsoft Teams app appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
| Read more »Yanko Design has unveiled a cool new Apple Car concept. The design is by Atif Chaugule.
The post Check out this cool Apple Car concept from Yanko Design appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Wednesday's best deals include $50 off Apple Watch Series 8, 10.9-inch iPad for $399, 50% off a Sam's Club membership, and much more.Best deals November 16AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on hardware and other products, including Apple devices, smart TVs, accessories, and other items. The best offers are compiled into our regular list for our readers to use and save money.
| Read more »It's being reported today that a Chinese county is rallying retired People’s Liberation Army (PLA) personnel to come work at the world’s largest iPhone factory ...
| Read more »OneNote is your very own digital notebook. With OneNote, you can capture that flash of genius, that moment of inspiration, or that list of errands that's too important to forget. Whether you're at home, in the office or on the go, your notes travel with you. And you can share your notes and collaborate with others, across multiple devices!
Here are some more ideas on how to use OneNote:
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Apple earlier this month acknowledged that customers faced longer wait times for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models because of reduced supply chain capacity, but the delays appear to have gotten worse.
On Apple's online store in the United States, the devices' estimated shipping times are currently hovering around the six-week mark, with deliveries for all iPhone 14 Pro models now only available from December 27, already putting them out of reach of many would-be gift-buying customers before Christmas Day.
The delays corroborate analyst expectations that Apple's iPhone 14 Pro models will fall short of earlier shipment estimates for the year, following lockdowns at the main Foxconn factory in China where the devices are assembled.
Foxconn is now expected to ship 79 million units in the...
| Read more »Your iPhone's Calendar app can be an great way to keep your busy schedule in sync with your family, friends, or co-workers. Here's how to manage your Calendar and get everyone on the same page.The phrase "my whole life is on my phone" becomes truer almost every day as both apps and the iPhone itself get more and more capable. However, one of the most powerful tools for keeping your life organized is actually pre-installed your phone, right out of the box.Apple's Calendar app might seem simple at first glance, but with a little tweaking it can be one of the most powerful tools on your phone for keeping on top of a busy schedule. One of Calendar's most powerful features is Sharing, letting you and anyone else with an iCloud account co-ordinate your Calendars and see each other's schedules at-a-glance.
| Read more »"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson went to Apple's headquarters in Silicon Valley to spend time with CEO Tim Cook and get an exclusive look at new iPhone 14 features and more
| Read more »A trailer is now available for Apple TV+’s “Emancipation” film starring Will Smith. It will premiere in theaters on December 2, and globally on Apple TV+ on December 9.
The post Apple TV+ posts trailer for Will Smith-starring ‘Emancipation’ appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Let the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has been granted a patent (number 11498561) for a “vehicle deceleration system.”
The post Apple granted patent for a vehicle deceleration system appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Whether you want to follow your favorite singer's steps, be able to sing in the shower, or at karaoke without feeling embarrassed, Singing Carrots has your back.
The post Today’s deal: Singing Carrots Pro Lifetime Subscription only $59.99 appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »The Apple Watch Ultra offers additional battery charge optimizations with Optimized Charge Limit.
The post How to use the optimized charge limit feature in the Apple Watch Ultra appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Apple has released the first public betas of macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and tvOS 16.2. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.
The post Apple posts third public betas of macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2 appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »As noted by MacRumors, Apple has rolled out a new design on iCloud.com following several weeks of beta testing.
The post Apple debuts colorful new design for iCloud.com appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Apple has been granted a patent (11500452) for “displaying physical input devices as virtual objects.” It involves the tech giant’s rumored mixed-reality headset that may be dubbed “Reality Pro” and/or “Reality One.”
The post Apple patent involves ‘displaying physical input devices as virtual objects’ appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Mosyle, an Apple Unified Platform, has announced its first endpoint security solution for Apple devices running iOS and iPadOS.
The post Mosyle Brings Apple Endpoint Security to iPhones, iPads at Work appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Bezalel has released the new Prelude X MagSafe power adapter and battery pack series, a wireless charging solution engineered to fast charge any compatible iPhone (versions 12 and above).
The post Bezalel Releases Prelude X MagSafe Series Wireless Chargers appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »A Chinese county is rallying retired People’s Liberation Army (PLA) personnel to come work at the world’s largest iPhone factory, operated by Apple supplier Foxconn.
The post Retired People’s Liberation Army personnel asked to work at the iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Infragistics, a provider of tools and solutions to accelerate design and development, has announced a new App Builder Design Contest.
The post Infragistics Announces App Builder Design Contest appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From MacRumors: Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi, has admitted that the company’s beta testing program, which offers developers and public beta testers access to beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, […]
The post News items you should check out: Nov. 16 appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »"Emancipation" director Antoine Fuqua contrasts "400 years of slavery" against star Will Smith's Oscars incident, and says Apple TV+ did not consider pushing back the film's release date."Emancipation" by writer Bill Collage had been scheduled for a 2022 release, but it was presumed that Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars meant Apple would delay it. Variety even said it was "the unspoken truth" that Apple wanted to distance the film from that event. However, it was also said that with the films "Luck" and "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" being critical disappointments, Apple had only "Emancipation" as an Oscar contender.In a new interview, the film's director Antoine Fuqua, ...
| Read more »With the third beta of watchOS 9.2 that was provided to developers on Tuesday, Apple has added the new Race Route feature to the Workout app.
Designed especially for runners, Race Route lets you compete against yourself on a route you've already completed and tracked as an outdoor run on Apple Watch.
You can race against your best or last result on any frequently completed outdoor running routes, and the feature also offers in-session pacing guidance to keep your progress competitive.
Coming later this year, Race Route is compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 and later models. The upcoming release of watchOS 9.2 is also likely to include Track Detection, which automatically detects when you arrive at a running track, and combines Apple Maps data with GPS to provide a more accurate route map and more...
| Read more »Twitter is working on end-to-end encryption for direct messages sent over the social network, according to app researcher Jane Manchun Wong.
"Seeing signs of the feature being worked on in Twitter for Android," wrote Wong in a tweet, which was accompanied by code strings highlighting references to encryption keys.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk later replied to Wong's tweet with a winking face emoji – a heavy hint that the feature is indeed in development.
End-to-end encrypted DMs would put Twitter's messaging platform on the level of apps like Signal and WhatsApp, ensuring that a conversation between users is only ever seen by those sending the messages and not a surveilling third party.
Twitter began work on encryption for Twitter DMs back in...
| Read more »In a new interview with CBS Mornings, Apple CEO Tim Cook touched on a wide range of topics, including the iPhone 14's new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, the future of Twitter, and what it means for the app on the App Store, and what's next for Cook after he steps down as CEO of the company.
In a teaser for the interview earlier this week, Cook said Apple will be deliberate in its hiring amid economic uncertainty. "That means we're continuing to hire, but not everywhere in the company are we hiring," Cook said, amid reports the company has halted hirings. In the full interview, Cook talked about the iPhone 14's...
| Read more »Fresh early Black Friday deals have launched at B&H Photo, with triple-digit discounts on everything from 2022 iPad Pros to M2 MacBook Air laptops.Save on Apple devices at B&H.The AppleInsider Deals Team has rounded up top picks from the early Black Friday bonanza, ranging from the lowest price on Apple's HomePod mini to the first substantial markdowns on M2 iPad Pro tablets.
| Read more »A new report claims that Apple TV+ had optioned Maggie Haberman's "Confidence Man" to turn into a series — but Apple has decided to not follow through on the deal.'Confidence Man' cover and spineWhile the provenance of details in the report are unclear on both ends of the deal-making process, a report on Tuesday alleges that Apple TV+ "quietly" picked up the rights to Donald Trump biography "Confidence Man" shortly after publication. The book, published in October, is chronicle of Donald Trump's ascension since his early days as a New York City developer.
| Read more »Back in June 2021 Patently Apple posted a report titled "TSMC confirms their first chip Plant in Arizona has begun Construction …" The report noted that TSMC's Chief Executive C.C. Wei said that the planned factory in Arizon remains on track to start volume production of chips using the company’s 5-nanometer production technology starting in 2024.
| Read more »The Apple Watch Ultra and M2 MacBook Air have made Gear Patrol’s “Best New Products of the Year” list.
The post Apple Watch Ultra, M2 MacBook Air make Gear Patrol’s ‘Best New Products of the Year’ list appeared first on Apple World Today.
| Read more »Apple is in preparations to begin sourcing some of its chips from a plant in Arizona, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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| Read more »Apple will buy some of its chips from a factory in Arizona, Apple CEO Tim Cook said last month at an internal company meeting in Germany, according to Bloomberg News. CNBC reports: Apple currently sources all of its processors from factories in Taiwan. It designs its own chips and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company manufactures the A-series and M-series processors that power iPhones and Mac computers. If Apple were to buy processors manufactured in the U.S., it would represent a significant diversification in Apple's supply chain away from Taiwan.
"We've already made a decision to be buying out of a plant in Arizona, and this plant in Arizona starts up in '24, so we've got about two years ahead of us on that one, maybe a little less," Cook said, according to Bloomberg. TSMC previously announced plans for a single factory in Arizona to open in 2024 focusing on chips that use the latest manufacturing technology. TSMC said earlier this month that it is planning a second...
| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook has made it clear that the company will source at least some of its chip supply from the still-unfinished TSMC plant in Arizona.TSMCCook made the remarks at an "internal meeting" in Germany with Apple employees ranting from engineering to retail employees. And, the chip orders may expand to plants in Europe as well.
| Read more »Apple plans to begin sourcing some of its chips from a plant in Arizona, according to a report from Bloomberg. Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the information in a meeting with engineering employees in Germany back when he was touring Europe.
"We've already made a decision to be buying out of a plant in Arizona, and this plant in Arizona starts up in '24, so we've got about two years ahead of us on that one, maybe a little less," Cook told the employees. "And in Europe, I'm sure that we will also source from Europe as those plans become more apparent," he said at the meeting, which included Apple services chief Eddy Cue and Deirdre O'Brien, its head of retail and human resources.Cook did not provide details on the chips that Apple will source from Arizona, but Apple supplier TSMC is...
| Read more »An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: It has been over a year now since a US District Court ruled that Apple did not violate antitrust law by forcing iOS developers (like plaintiff and Fortnite-maker Epic Games) to use its App Store and in-app payments systems. But that doesn't mean the case is settled, as both sides demonstrated Monday during oral arguments in front of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The hearing was full of arcane discussion of legal standards and procedures for reviewing the case and its precedents, as well as input from state and federal governments on how the relevant laws should be interpreted. In the end, though, the core arguments before the appeals court once again centered on issues of walled gardens, user lock-in, and security versus openness in platform design.
In defending Apple's position, counsel Mark Perry argued that the company's restraints on iOS app distribution were put in place from the beginning to protect iPhone...
| Read more »Adorama has launched Black Friday pricing on a variety of monitors, soundbars, gaming consoles and more, with discounts of up to 68% off.Black Friday deals from AdoramaAdorama Black Friday Now Sale
| Read more »If you sync your data to iCloud, it keeps temporary backups without you telling it to. Here's how to retrieve those backups.When you store data from your iPhone or iPad in iCloud using iCloud sync, iCloud automatically keeps temporary backups of the data for each app you sync.If you delete the data from your iOS device you can still recover it later. To do so, log in to iCloud.com on a Mac or PC, and click the Account Settings link.
| Read more »After hearing about Ventura upgrade problems from a reader, Adam Engst did some research to determine that you should try to have at least 37 GB free before upgrading to Ventura. And how you determine that 37 GB might matter.
| Read more »Netflix has added a feature to its app that lets subscribers boot off unwanted users of their account, ahead of an expected crackdown on password sharing.Netflix logoIt is fairly common for Netflix account credentials to be spread around a family or a group of friends, as a way to collectively save money. But, as relationships change, sometimes users no longer welcome to share the account stay on for longer, just to avoid buying their own subscription.
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As previously promised, Apple's Emergency SOS-via-satellite service launched in the US and Canada on Tuesday. The service allows owners of Apple's newest iPhones to contact emergency services or share their location and status with emergency contacts via satellite when they are in a place where standard cellular services are not available.
Emergency SOS via satellite works on all of Apple's most recent flagship iPhone models: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Support for it was added in a recent iOS update, so no additional downloads are necessary.
When you initiate Emergency SOS via satellite, you'll be presented...
| Read more »Apple has officially released the ability to get in touch with emergency services by texting via satellite on iPhone 14. Here's how the service works and how you can test it yourself.Using Emergency SOS via SatelliteThe new feature, available on iPhone 14 models, was released without a beta phase. Instead, it showed up on users' devices after being enabled server-side.
| Read more »Users will have the option to toggle off the wallpaper or notifications for the iPhone 14 Pro always-on display in iOS 16.2.New always-on toggles in iOS 16.2 beta 3When Apple introduced the iPhone 14 Pro with an always-on display, users were quick to point out that the feature was a little overwhelming for some. The screen showed a dimmed version of the wallpaper, widgets, Live Activities, notifications, and the clock.
| Read more »Apple today officially launched the new Emergency SOS via satellite feature that's available for the iPhone 14 models, so we thought we'd test it out to see just how it works.
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Emergency SOS via satellite is designed to allow users to connect to emergency services when no cellular or WiFi connection is available, such as when out hiking, camping, or driving in remote areas.
It is a feature that only becomes available to use when you don't have a connection and attempt to make a phone call or send a text, but Apple has a built-in demo feature so that users can get familiar with it without having to place an emergency call.
Under Settings > Emergency SOS, there's a...
| Read more »Elgato has updated its Stream Deck hardware controller to offer push dials and a touch strip for even more ways to enhance workflows for Mac users.Stream Deck +The hardware controller has eight LCD keys, four push dials, and a dynamic touch strip. The previous version had 15 LED buttons, but that was a great device as we found in our 2021 review.
| Read more »Apple's introduction of Passkeys means you can authenticate with some apps and services using Face ID or Touch ID instead of remembering a password. This is how you get started.Passkey on an iPhoneIntroduced at WWDC 2022 in June and rolling out as a feature in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura, Passkeys are a way for a user to authenticate themselves with apps and online services. The key is that it does so without requiring the...
| Read more »With the third beta of iOS 16.2 that was provided to developers this morning, Apple has added new functionality to the always on display feature available for the iPhone 14 Pro models.
There are now two toggles for disabling wallpaper or notifications when always on display is active. The options can be reached by opening up the Settings app, selecting Display & Brightness, and then going to the Always On Display section.
Toggling off wallpaper will remove your wallpaper when you have always on display enabled, and toggling off notifications will prevent notifications from showing, leaving just the time and widgets if you have widgets installed on your Lock Screen.
The updated option makes for a much simpler always on display interface for those who want a more minimal look that may also save some battery life....
| Read more »Enlarge / An exhibit from the district court case arguing that Apple's "walled garden" was an attempt to juice profits. (credit: Apple vs. Epic court documents)
It has been over a year now since a US District Court ruled that Apple did not violate antitrust law by forcing iOS developers (like plaintiff and Fortnite-maker Epic Games) to use its App Store and in-app payments systems. But that doesn't mean the case is settled, as both sides demonstrated Monday during oral arguments in front of the...
| Read more »Apple is now on its third round of betas for this generation, providing developers with fresh builds of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, and watchOS 9.2 downloadable for testing.The latest builds can be downloaded by developers taking part in the beta-testing program via the Apple Developer Center, or as an over-the-air update for any hardware that's already running the beta builds. Public beta versions of the releases generally arrive a short while after their developer counterparts, available through the Apple Beta Software Program website.The third builds replace the second, which Apple provided to developers on November 8. Apple issued the first developer betas of iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, and watchOS 9.2 on...
| Read more »Apple has moved on to the third beta round for macOS Ventura 13.1, with developers now able to download a fresh build.macOS Ventura 13.1 beta 1 now available for developersNew betas can be acquired from the Apple Developer Center by developers signed up for Apple's test program, or via an over-the-air update for hardware already running beta software. Public betas generally appear soon after the developer versions, and are downloaded through the Apple Beta Software Program website.
| Read more »Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming macOS Ventura 13.1 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta launching one week after Apple seeded the second macOS Ventura 13.1 beta.
Registered developers can download the beta through the Apple Developer Center and after the appropriate profile is installed, the beta will be available through the Software Update mechanism in System Settings.
With macOS Ventura 13.1, Apple has debuted the Freeform app, which is aimed at creative collaboration. It can be used for brainstorming, planning out ideas, jotting down thoughts, sketching, and other creative purposes.
Users can insert drawings, sticky notes, shapes, text boxes, photos, videos, PDFs, links, and other documents, with Freeform serving as a blank canvas. Freeform "boards" can be shared with...
| Read more »Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the betas coming one week after Apple seeded the second betas of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2.
Registered developers are able to download the iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 profiles from the Apple Developer Center, and once installed, the beta is available over the air.
iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 include the Freeform app, which can be used for jotting down notes, sketching, drawing, brainstorming ideas, creating mood boards, and more. Multiple people can work on the same Freeform board, with changes synced for all participants in real time.
For the iPad, iPadOS 16.2 brings external display support to the Stage...
| Read more »Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming watchOS 9.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming one week after the launch of the second watchOS 9.2 beta.
To install the new watchOS 9.2 update, developers will need to download the configuration profile from the Apple Developer Center.
Once installed, watchOS 9.2 can be downloaded through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General > Software update. To update to new software, an Apple Watch needs to have 50 percent battery life, it has to be placed on the charger, and it will need to be in range of the iPhone it is paired with.
watchOS 9.2 introduces support for a new Home app architecture that has also been added to iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura...
| Read more »Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming tvOS 16.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming one week after Apple released the second beta.
Developers can download the tvOS 16.2 beta by downloading a profile onto the Apple TV using Xcode.
tvOS updates are often minor in scale, focusing on internal bug fixes and improvements rather than notable outward-facing changes, but there are some noteworthy features in the tvOS 16.2 update. It adds support for the new Home app architecture, which is designed to make Home setups faster and more reliable.
tvOS 16.2 also adds a new Siri voice recognition feature, allowing the Apple TV to recognize each person in the household by voice, swapping over to the appropriate profile. This makes it easier to...
| Read more »Apple shared a new ad on its YouTube channel about a feature exclusive to iPhone 14 models that could help save lives.Emergency SOS can save livesThe video called "The Rescue" shows a man and woman who have gotten lost in the mountains. Using the Emergency SOS feature, they could summon emergency services in a helicopter for the rescue.
| Read more »Apple on Tuesday announced that Emergency SOS via satellite is officially available to iPhone 14 users in the US and Canada. Next month, Apple will launch Emergency SOS via satellite in France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK. Apple is enabling the feature on all iPhone 14 models that are running iOS 16.1, which was released near the end of October. From a report: If you have the feature, you'll see a new section detailing your phone's new capability of connecting to satellites, and offering a demo mode for you to get a feel for what the process is like should you ever have to use it. For those unfamiliar, Emergency SOS via Satellite will allow an iPhone 14 owner to contact emergency services when in an area without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. The feature is triggered by calling 911 when "SOS" is shown at the top of the iPhone's screen where the cellular coverage bars are normally visible. Once you're connected to a satellite, you'll either directly exchange messages with a local...
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