Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:
° From 9to5Mac: Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report.
° From TechCrunch: A crypto wallet maker’s warning about an iMessage bug sounds like a false alarm.
... | Read more »Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:
° From 9to5Mac: Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report.
° From TechCrunch: A crypto wallet maker’s warning about an iMessage bug sounds like a false alarm.
... | Read more »Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:
° From 9to5Mac: Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report.
° From TechCrunch: A crypto wallet maker’s warning about an iMessage bug sounds like a false alarm.
... | Read more »Negative criticism is fun, as Anton Ego so wisely observed. And I had a lot of fun this week watching Marques Brownlee’s polite demolition of the Humane AI pin, which he described as “the worst product I’ve ever reviewed.” Not just a solution in search of a problem, but a future in search of a present.
Humane’s product, a chunky AI-powered pin that sits on your lapel and operates by voice and gesture rather than possessing any kind of screen, is riddled with problems. Some of these feel like temporary issues that will be ironed out in version 2.0, such as battery life, mild overheating, and slow query response times. Others are more fundamental: will a projector interface coupled with gesture controls ever match...
| Read more »If you’re looking for hotels with AirPlay-compatible TVs in the room, IHG is starting to cover the bases on this. IHG Hotels and Resorts announced on Thursday that more than 60 of its properties in North America will allow guests to connect their iPhone or iPad to the in-room TV. This will allow guests to […]
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| Read more »Apple’s Alternative App Store Implementation Sparks Developer Backlash
The arrival of AltStore, the first officially sanctioned third-party app store in the European Union, has been met with a wave of criticism directed not at AltStore itself, but at Apple’s implementation of the system. Developers are expressing frustration with the user experience, citing excessive complexity and a slew of technical issues. According to a […]
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| Read more »Fix: AirPods Pro 2 Connected to Samsung TV With No Sound
Is there no sound coming from your AirPods Pro 2 despite having a stable Bluetooth connection with your Samsung TV? Troubleshooting two devices at once is tedious. If you just want to zone out and watch your shows, follow these solutions—they address the most likely causes behind this issue. How To Fix AirPods Pro 2 […]
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| Read more »Any professional knows that data is critical. However, what may be more important is breaking down large or complex data sets into a manner that other collaborators or colleagues can understand. Microsoft offers top-rated diagramming tools in Microsoft Visio Professional 2021, and through April 22, lifetime access is only $19.97 (reg. $249).
In addition to the shape and tool library from the standard edition of Visio, the Professional version adds a broader library that can be expanded with online...
| Read more »Apple’s rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air is rumored to be equipped with a mini-LED display that could be similar or identical to that of the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. Per Young, the move to mini-LED technology for the 12.9-inch model would provide increased brightness for HDR […]
| Read more »Best Buy Envision App for Apple Vision Pro Lets You Shop Using Augmented Reality
Online shopping has been available for nearly half a century, but it saw a major spike during the pandemic across the world. Of course, it’s sometimes tough to rely on e-commerce because you can’t see the products in person, but with augmented reality, things might get a little easier for everyone. Personally, I have relied […]
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| Read more »Efficiency and clarity in digital communication are essential, no matter what your business. So, it only stands to reason that having the tools to support those efforts could be a game changer. Jott Pro is an AI-powered image extractor, transcriber, and more, and through April 21, a lifetime license is currently on sale for only $34.97 (reg. $199).
This user-friendly tool has many features that can streamline everyday tasks for work, home, or school. Use it to seamlessly ...
| Read more »HomePods Could Get a Touch Display According to New Leak
Rumors suggest that Apple is revamping its HomePod speaker with a proper touchscreen LCD display. A leaked image on X from Apple product collector Kosutami shows a component that appears to be the top part of the new HomePod, featuring a large curved glass panel. This leak coincides with previous rumors suggesting Apple has been […]
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| Read more »Apple Forced to Pull WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store
Apple has taken down Meta-owned popular apps, WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China, citing government orders, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Apple explains that it did so to comply with China’s internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration, due to national security concerns. “We are obligated to follow the laws in the countries where […]
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| Read more »Apple has removed two Meta apps from the App Store in China, reportedly at the request of the Chinese government. Both WhatsApp and Threads have been made unavailable in the App Store, preventing new installs for the messaging and social apps.
| Read more »Apple Studios has announced the three participants selected for its inaugural Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S., reports Deadline.
Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler were chosen to participate in the six-month program which offers masterclasses focused on building and sustaining a career as a working episodic director. The program also will feature discussions with seasoned industry professionals focusing on the craft and business of directing, opportunities to participate as shadowing directors on Apple Studios series, and a “one-of-a-kind experience” in Apple Park tailored to inspire innovation and creativity.
Apple Studios isan American film and television production company that is a subsidiary of Apple Inc. It specializes in developing...
| Read more »Apple Studios has announced the three participants selected for its inaugural Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S., reports Deadline.
Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler were chosen to participate in the six-month program which offers masterclasses focused on building and sustaining a career as a working episodic director. The program also will feature discussions with seasoned industry professionals focusing on the craft and business of directing, opportunities to participate as shadowing directors on Apple Studios series, and a “one-of-a-kind experience” in Apple Park tailored to inspire innovation and creativity.
Apple Studios isan American film and television production company that is a subsidiary of Apple Inc. It specializes in developing...
| Read more »Apple Studios has announced the three participants selected for its inaugural Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S., reports Deadline.
Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler were chosen to participate in the six-month program which offers masterclasses focused on building and sustaining a career as a working episodic director. The program also will feature discussions with seasoned industry professionals focusing on the craft and business of directing, opportunities to participate as shadowing directors on Apple Studios series, and a “one-of-a-kind experience” in Apple Park tailored to inspire innovation and creativity.
Apple Studios isan American film and television production company that is a subsidiary of Apple Inc. It specializes in developing...
| Read more »Apple Studios has announced the three participants selected for its inaugural Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S., reports Deadline.
Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler were chosen to participate in the six-month program which offers masterclasses focused on building and sustaining a career as a working episodic director. The program also will feature discussions with seasoned industry professionals focusing on the craft and business of directing, opportunities to participate as shadowing directors on Apple Studios series, and a “one-of-a-kind experience” in Apple Park tailored to inspire innovation and creativity.
Apple Studios isan American film and television production company that is a subsidiary of Apple Inc. It specializes in developing...
| Read more »Best Buy has announced a new way for its customers can explore, discover and bring new technology to life in their own living space. Best Buy Envision is an app exclusively available on the Apple Vision Pro that helps users plan their ultimate home technology setup.
The app uses augmented reality (AR) to help you preview 3D models of Best Buy products. That means while wearing Apple Vision Pro, you can see 3D images of how a variety of different products will look and feel in your space before you buy them. It includes big screen TVs, large and small appliances, fitness equipment, and furniture.
To use the app, you just put on your Vision Pro, open the Best Buy Envision app and scroll through hundreds of options to see them appear digitally, right in front your eyes, in your physical space. Once you find the right option, you can access product ratings and...
| Read more »Best Buy has announced a new way for its customers can explore, discover and bring new technology to life in their own living space. Best Buy Envision is an app exclusively available on the Apple Vision Pro that helps users plan their ultimate home technology setup.
The app uses augmented reality (AR) to help you preview 3D models of Best Buy products. That means while wearing Apple Vision Pro, you can see 3D images of how a variety of different products will look and feel in your space before you buy them. It includes big screen TVs, large and small appliances, fitness equipment, and furniture.
To use the app, you just put on your Vision Pro, open the Best Buy Envision app and scroll through hundreds of options to see them appear digitally, right in front your eyes, in your physical space. Once you find the right option, you can access product ratings and...
| Read more »Best Buy has announced a new way for its customers can explore, discover and bring new technology to life in their own living space. Best Buy Envision is an app exclusively available on the Apple Vision Pro that helps users plan their ultimate home technology setup.
The app uses augmented reality (AR) to help you preview 3D models of Best Buy products. That means while wearing Apple Vision Pro, you can see 3D images of how a variety of different products will look and feel in your space before you buy them. It includes big screen TVs, large and small appliances, fitness equipment, and furniture.
To use the app, you just put on your Vision Pro, open the Best Buy Envision app and scroll through hundreds of options to see them appear digitally, right in front your eyes, in your physical space. Once you find the right option, you can access product ratings and...
| Read more »Best Buy has announced a new way for its customers can explore, discover and bring new technology to life in their own living space. Best Buy Envision is an app exclusively available on the Apple Vision Pro that helps users plan their ultimate home technology setup.
The app uses augmented reality (AR) to help you preview 3D models of Best Buy products. That means while wearing Apple Vision Pro, you can see 3D images of how a variety of different products will look and feel in your space before you buy them. It includes big screen TVs, large and small appliances, fitness equipment, and furniture.
To use the app, you just put on your Vision Pro, open the Best Buy Envision app and scroll through hundreds of options to see them appear digitally, right in front your eyes, in your physical space. Once you find the right option, you can access product ratings and...
| Read more »In a competitive situation, Apple has acquired the rights to Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s upcoming novel “Long Island Compromise”to develop as a series for Apple TV+.
As reported by Deadline, just like she did with the FX adaptation of her debut novel, “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” Brodesser-Akner will write “Long Island Compromise,” which she will executive produce with Richard Plepler through his Apple-based Eden Productions, as well “Fleishman Is In Trouble” executive producers Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly of Timberman/Beverly Productions and Susannah Grant.
Here’s how the novel is described: Long Island Compromise is set nearly forty years after a wealthy businessman was kidnapped and brutalized before his family paid ransom for his release. It examines the lasting impact of the ordeal on the man, his wife and their three grown children and...
| Read more »In a competitive situation, Apple has acquired the rights to Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s upcoming novel “Long Island Compromise”to develop as a series for Apple TV+.
As reported by Deadline, just like she did with the FX adaptation of her debut novel, “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” Brodesser-Akner will write “Long Island Compromise,” which she will executive produce with Richard Plepler through his Apple-based Eden Productions, as well “Fleishman Is In Trouble” executive producers Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly of Timberman/Beverly Productions and Susannah Grant.
Here’s how the novel is described: Long Island Compromise is set nearly forty years after a wealthy businessman was kidnapped and brutalized before his family paid ransom for his release. It examines the lasting impact of the ordeal on the man, his wife and their three grown children and...
| Read more »In a competitive situation, Apple has acquired the rights to Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s upcoming novel “Long Island Compromise”to develop as a series for Apple TV+.
As reported by Deadline, just like she did with the FX adaptation of her debut novel, “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” Brodesser-Akner will write “Long Island Compromise,” which she will executive produce with Richard Plepler through his Apple-based Eden Productions, as well “Fleishman Is In Trouble” executive producers Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly of Timberman/Beverly Productions and Susannah Grant.
Here’s how the novel is described: Long Island Compromise is set nearly forty years after a wealthy businessman was kidnapped and brutalized before his family paid ransom for his release. It examines the lasting impact of the ordeal on the man, his wife and their three grown children and...
| Read more »In a competitive situation, Apple has acquired the rights to Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s upcoming novel “Long Island Compromise”to develop as a series for Apple TV+.
As reported by Deadline, just like she did with the FX adaptation of her debut novel, “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” Brodesser-Akner will write “Long Island Compromise,” which she will executive produce with Richard Plepler through his Apple-based Eden Productions, as well “Fleishman Is In Trouble” executive producers Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly of Timberman/Beverly Productions and Susannah Grant.
Here’s how the novel is described: Long Island Compromise is set nearly forty years after a wealthy businessman was kidnapped and brutalized before his family paid ransom for his release. It examines the lasting impact of the ordeal on the man, his wife and their three grown children and...
| Read more »Apple is rumored to be working on a new HomePod with a touchscreen LCD display on top, and we’ve already seen some images of this unreleased device floating around the web. Now Apple product collector Kosutami is back with a new image showing another part of one of these HomePod prototypes with a display.
| Read more »Adobe on Thursday officially launched its new Adobe Express app with Firefly AI for iOS and Android. This version of the app has been available to beta testers for some time, and can now be downloaded by anyone. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the Adobe Express update.
| Read more »Best Buy today announced the launch of a new "Envision" app designed for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Envision is designed to allow Best Buy customers to explore different products and see how those products look in their own living spaces.
According to Best Buy, the Envision app is meant to help consumers plan their "ultimate home technology setup." 3D models of Best Buy products are included, so users can see them from all angles and get an idea of the space they take up. The app includes big screen TVs, large and small appliances, computers, furniture, fitness equipment, and more.
There are hundreds of items to scroll through and preview, along with access to product ratings and pricing. Listings can be opened up in Safari on the Vision Pro to make purchases on the Best Buy website.
... | Read more »Another image of an alleged screen component designed for a HomePod with a display was today shared by Kosutami, a source that has in the past shown off HomePod components and abandoned Apple prototypes.
The image shows a circular, glossy glass piece that would be located at the top of a HomePod that has the same design as the current standard size HomePod. The component would replace the current touch/waveform interface, and in the past, Kosutami has suggested that the LCD display is slightly curved.
New picture of the (might be upcoming one) HomePod with display.
Glossy, sick, just imagine.#Apple #appleinternal (B720)...
Every year or two, MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera shares a desk tour featuring the Mac-centric products that he uses to record and edit his videos for the site. Today, Dan is sharing an updated 2024 desk video, highlighting desk accessories that might be worth checking out for your own setup.
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Apple is preparing to move its retail store on Saint-Catherine Street in Montréal, Québec, according to Canadian newspaper La Presse.
The current Apple Sainte-Catherine store
The report cites three sources who said Apple will be opening a new retail store in a 125-year-old heritage building located at 1255 Saint-Catherine Street, which would be less than 100 meters away from the company's current store on the street. Apple's contractors are said to be in the process of completing major renovations to the building, which has been vacant for a few years after clothing retailer Ardene left the space.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last year reported that Apple was considering...
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| Read more »Watching what you want to watch on a hotel TV can be frustrating, especially now that so much of TV is dominated by streaming services. Customers rejoiced when Apple announced the iOS 17 feature at WWDC last summer that hotels would soon support AirPlay in a secure fashion on their hotel TVs, but the feature has taken quite a while to actually roll out.
Starting today, anyone with iOS 17.3 or later can use AirPlay at up to 60 select IHG hotels...
| Read more »Last year Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus a ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tip for a real pen-on-paper experience. This year the company delivered Rock Paper Pencil v2 with a NanoCling border, flat profile, improved Apple Pencil tip, and more. Here’s what I think after testing out the improved version.
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On Wednesday, Colorado expanded the scope of its privacy law initially designed to protect biometric data like fingerprints or face images to become first in the nation to also shield sensitive neural data.
That could stop companies from hoarding brain activity data without residents realizing the risks. The New York Times reported that neural data is increasingly being collected and sold nationwide. And after a...
| Read more »Enlarge / That is in no way what the Z button looks like or where it goes...
Apple's decision earlier this month to open the iOS App Store to generic retro game emulators is already bearing fruit. Delta launched Wednesday as one of the first officially approved iOS apps to emulate Nintendo consoles from the NES through the N64 and the Game Boy through the Nintendo DS (though unofficial options have snuck through in the past).
Delta is an outgrowth of developer Riley Testut's...
| Read more »Game Room is one of the best experiences on Apple Vision Pro, especially with newly introduced spatial Personas. The latest update to the Apple Arcade game introduces one of the most popular classics: checkers.
| Read more »Apple Watch is a must-have accessory for every cyclist. That’s become time and again it has proven critical for helping cyclists after a crash. Eric Zollinger from New York is the latest wearer to know firsthand.
| Read more »Upcoming 12.9-Inch iPad Air Might Have Same Screen as the Current Larger iPad Pro
The upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air, scheduled to launch alongside the 2024 iPad Pro in the second week of May, could ditch LCD in favor of a new mini-LED display, according to a new report. The report, shared by analyst Ross Young, who is generally right about these developments, especially in display tech, shared details about the changes […]
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| Read more »While every iPhone release generates tons of excitement, there are only a couple that were truly historic. And now you can own one for a fraction of its original MSRP: Amazon’s Woot is selling Grade A Refurbished iPhone X for as low as $180 in this rare sale.
The iPhone X was released in 2017 alongside the iPhone 8 as a complete re-imagining of the handset. Where all other models had a home button and giant bezels around the screen, the iPhone X...
| Read more »A New App Signals at Apple Vision Pro’s Imminent Launch in China
The release of a 3D shopping app specifically made for the headset by a major retailer suggests that the Apple Vision Pro will soon be available in China. As of right now, the Apple Vision Pro is exclusive to the US, but the rumor mill suggests it will be global before WWDC 2024. China appears […]
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| Read more »We’re expecting Apple to unveil a new set of iPads during the first week of May. A new report on Thursday may provide a peek into what could be in store, and it says a lot about what the company is doing with its iPad lineup.
Analyst Ross Young posted on X (subscription required) that, “The upcoming 12.9″ iPad Air has a MiniLED display,” which is the same display technology used by the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Young states that Apple is using leftover supply from production of that Pro model since it is expected to...
| Read more »iPhone and Mac users have to enter Apple ID details so frequently–when buying an app, accessing iCloud email or other services, updating an OS–that you wouldn’t think we’d forget our passwords. But we do.
Perhaps you got confused when Apple made you change to a new password; perhaps you picked one that was just too complicated to remember. (Here’s how to choose a strong password.) Whatever the reason, forgetting the password to your Apple ID account can be a serious pain, so we’re going to explain how to reset it.
Before we get started, let’s quickly cover two slightly different scenarios. First, your password might not be working because it’s been locked by Apple for security reasons; perhaps an attempt has been made to hack it. Should this happen to you, try this tutorial:...
| Read more »Have you noticed your iPhone jump onto a WiFi network when you’re away from home without asking first? Or maybe you want to check what networks your iPhone is auto-joining? Follow along for how to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks.
| Read more »Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision Pro is making a better product.
| Read more »A spring refresh may be around the corner, but in the meantime, you can save on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch iPad Pros from $1,029. It comes joined by a chance to save $265 on a stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 and the first discount on Anker’s new . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
| Read more »If you stay in one of the 60+ appropriately equipped hotels on your next trip, you may be able to use AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad to share content with the big-screen TV in your room.
| Read more »You probably have a lot of online accounts, and in order to remember your login details you are quite likely to reuse those same few passwords over and over again. Perhaps you even have a document with them all in. It’s perfectly understandable, but definitely not safe.
We know that it’s important to use an original password for each account and update them on a regular basis, but it can be a Herculean task trying to retain that information in our heads. This is made even more challenging with different sites requiring specific mixtures of characters: this one demands at least two symbols and no capitals, while that one requires a mixture of cases and a minimum length. And then you have to change yet another password and feel like crying!
That’s where password manager apps come in. They allow users to create one master password, after which the app takes care of logging into all other accounts. They even make...
| Read more »Apple Cut a Deal to Scrap Usable iPhones That Later Found New Homes in Asia
Whenever you’re on the hunt for a new iPhone (while owning one), you have many offers, including an option to trade in your current phone for a discount while purchasing another. Have you ever wondered what happens to these iPhones? The thing is, many of these devices function perfectly well and could remain usable for […]
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| Read more »Razer has now unlocked the god-tier of mobile gaming. The company today is launching its latest smartphone controller grip for iPhone 15 and Android handsets. On top of just fully embracing USB-C, the new Razer Kishi Ultra steps up to deliver a more premium experience actually geared towards gamers with support for even larger devices like iPad mini 6. But that’s really just the tip of the iceberg for why this is .
| Read more »Apple just published a new Press Release:
| Read more »Ross Young of DSCC has great news for potential 12.9-inch iPad Air buyers. According to Young, the newly introduced larger iPad Air will use the same display technology as the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
| Read more »The rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air that is expected to be announced in May will be equipped with a mini-LED display like the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to Ross Young, CEO of research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants. The existing 10.9-inch iPad Air is equipped with a standard LCD panel, and the move to mini-LED technology for the 12.9-inch model would provide increased brightness for HDR content, deeper blacks, and more.
Young revealed this information in a post shared on social media platform X today. He said the 12.9-inch iPad Air will be using leftover mini-LED display panels from the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and he touted lower power consumption as another benefit.
Given...
| Read more »Best Buy today has every model of the 2022 13-inch MacBook Air available for $150 off, matching previous all-time low prices on the notebooks. These prices are available to all shoppers and do not require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
The 256GB model is on sale for $849.00 and the 512GB model is available for $1,049.00. These deals beat the previous prices we tracked earlier in the year by about $50.
$150 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) for $849.00
$150 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,049.00
You can get both models in all four colors: Starlight,...
| Read more »A smart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind after using it in a store, thanks to a simple approach described in a new Apple patent application.
The wallet could also better protect you against accidentally losing cards when carrying only one or two cards …
| Read more »Apple will reveal its AI cards on June 10 at WWDC, and Siri is surely going to be a key component. Generally, people want Siri to get good. You can’t just replace Siri intelligence with generative AI, however, but the two technologies make a powerful combination. What I want to see from an AI-infused Siri is actually simple.
| Read more »Few features have promised to revolutionize the way we interact with our Apple devices as much as Siri, the company's ubiquitous virtual assistant. Launched in 2011, Siri was introduced as heralding a new era in human-computer interaction, offering an intuitive voice-controlled interface for accessing information, scheduling appointments, sending messages, and much more. The vision was grand: A personal assistant in your pocket, capable of understanding and acting upon a wide array of voice commands with ease and accuracy. So what happened?
Enthusiasm for Siri has undeniably waned in the intervening years. Despite regular updates and improvements from Apple, Siri has struggled to keep pace with its advancing rivals, and in an era of generative AI chatbots and large language models, Siri's failings have only been magnified. Issues ranging from misinterpreted commands to limited contextual understanding have not only hindered Siri's usability but have also led to an almost...
| Read more »Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 Units Are Now Available in China
China has become the first and only place where Apple is selling refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 units directly to customers. The refurbished versions have a 15% price reduction compared to equivalent brand-new ones. Apple rigorously tests, inspects, cleans, and repackages all refurbished products to guarantee optimal functionality and quality. Additionally, they come with a […]
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| Read more »Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status.
If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (new with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit.
| Read more »Apple has pledged to buy US-made chips once TSMC’s Arizona plants come online, but the company may have to pay more for them.
TSMC’s chief exec has said that it plans to charge customers more for chips made outside of Taiwan, due to the higher production costs …
| Read more »Global personal computer (PC) shipments grew around 3% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter one (Q1) of 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of declines due to demand slowdown and inventory correction, according to the latest data from Counterpoint Research. And there’s good news for Apple.
The tech giant sold five million Macs in Q1 of 2024 compared to sales of 4.9 million in Q1 of 2023. That’s annual growth of 2%. Counterpoint says the Mac’s growth “was resilient, with the 2% growth mainly supported by M3 base models.”
Apple is fourth among global PC makers. Ahead of it are Lenovo, HP, and Dell. And note that Counterpoint doesn’t count iPads as PCs: if it did, obviously, Apple’s market share would be bigger.
Counterpoint says the PC shipment growth in Q1 2024 came on a relatively low base in Q1 2023. The coming quarters of 2024 will see sequential shipment...
| Read more »Global personal computer (PC) shipments grew around 3% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter one (Q1) of 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of declines due to demand slowdown and inventory correction, according to the latest data from Counterpoint Research. And there’s good news for Apple.
The tech giant sold five million Macs in Q1 of 2024 compared to sales of 4.9 million in Q1 of 2023. That’s annual growth of 2%. Counterpoint says the Mac’s growth “was resilient, with the 2% growth mainly supported by M3 base models.”
Apple is fourth among global PC makers. Ahead of it are Lenovo, HP, and Dell. And note that Counterpoint doesn’t count iPads as PCs: if it did, obviously, Apple’s market share would be bigger.
Counterpoint says the PC shipment growth in Q1 2024 came on a relatively low base in Q1 2023. The coming quarters of 2024 will see sequential shipment...
| Read more »Global personal computer (PC) shipments grew around 3% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter one (Q1) of 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of declines due to demand slowdown and inventory correction, according to the latest data from Counterpoint Research. And there’s good news for Apple.
The tech giant sold five million Macs in Q1 of 2024 compared to sales of 4.9 million in Q1 of 2023. That’s annual growth of 2%. Counterpoint says the Mac’s growth “was resilient, with the 2% growth mainly supported by M3 base models.”
Apple is fourth among global PC makers. Ahead of it are Lenovo, HP, and Dell. And note that Counterpoint doesn’t count iPads as PCs: if it did, obviously, Apple’s market share would be bigger.
Counterpoint says the PC shipment growth in Q1 2024 came on a relatively low base in Q1 2023. The coming quarters of 2024 will see sequential shipment...
| Read more »Global personal computer (PC) shipments grew around 3% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter one (Q1) of 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of declines due to demand slowdown and inventory correction, according to the latest data from Counterpoint Research. And there’s good news for Apple.
The tech giant sold five million Macs in Q1 of 2024 compared to sales of 4.9 million in Q1 of 2023. That’s annual growth of 2%. Counterpoint says the Mac’s growth “was resilient, with the 2% growth mainly supported by M3 base models.”
Apple is fourth among global PC makers. Ahead of it are Lenovo, HP, and Dell. And note that Counterpoint doesn’t count iPads as PCs: if it did, obviously, Apple’s market share would be bigger.
Counterpoint says the PC shipment growth in Q1 2024 came on a relatively low base in Q1 2023. The coming quarters of 2024 will see sequential shipment...
| Read more »Beginning today, more than sixty IHG Hotels & Resorts locations will support the new iOS 17 AirPlay feature, allowing guests to easily stream to the TV in their hotel with no additional hardware required.
Just like you would stream to an Apple TV at home, guests are able to seamlessly select their hotel TV as the AirPlay output to watch videos, view photos and stream music from their iPhone or iPad.
| Read more »Apple has announced that iPhone and iPad users can wirelessly stream videos, music, and photos from their device to their hotel room TV via AirPlay at select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting today, including select Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, Candlewood Suites, and InterContinental locations.
Apple says IHG has made AirPlay available at more than 60 hotels so far, and additional hotels will support the feature "in the coming months."
The feature allows you to scan a unique QR code on the hotel room TV to establish an AirPlay connection, allowing you to wirelessly stream content from your iPhone or iPad to the TV. After the pairing process, your device will also automatically be connected to the hotel's Wi-Fi network. The device must be...
| Read more »Romance scams are getting a whole lot more convincing with the latest tactic: using two phones, one running a face-swap app, to conduct live video calls with victims …
| Read more »Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 units are now on sale in China – the first and only country in which the device is available refurbished directly from Apple.
The refurbished models are discounted by approximately 15 percent compared to equivalent brand new configurations. Apple tests, inspects, cleans, and repackages all refurbished devices to ensure they are fully functional and in good condition, and they are covered by a one-year limited warranty and eligible for AppleCare+ coverage.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched in September 2023, featuring the S9 chip, a brighter display, and the double-tap gesture. Apple is highly likely to soon begin selling refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in other countries now that it has started to do so in China, but it...
| Read more »Apple today announced that it has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2015, advancing towards its 2030 carbon neutrality goal.
Apple's latest Environmental Progress Report details the company's efforts and innovations in clean energy, efficient recycling practices, and sustainable material usage that have contributed to this substantial decrease in emissions. According to the report, the major reduction has been driven by extensive use of clean energy, including the integration of recycled materials across Apple's product lines and improvements in energy efficiency throughout its global supply chain.
Apple has fostered significant advances in recycling and material recovery as part of its broader environmental strategy for several years. The company has increased the use of recycled cobalt and lithium in its...
| Read more »Apple has an ambitious goal to create a fully carbon neutral value chain for its products by 2030, and every year it charts its progress in its annual Environmental Progress Report. The 2024 report published today highlights a milestone achievement for emissions.
Apple says its overall greenhouse gas emissions have more than halved since 2015, down 55%. However, there is still more work to be done as the company will need to attain a 75% reduction to meet its 2030 targets.
| Read more »Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report.
Apple sued the company concerned, but now appears to have abandoned the lawsuit, with the report suggesting this is to avoid publicly admitting that it orders the shredding of perfectly usable devices, in stark contrast to the company’s environmental stance …
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| Read more »Enlarge / Here it is: two virtual Mac displays in Vision Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon)
Apple's Vision Pro headset holds the promise to be a powerful extension of your Mac workflow, but the Mac integration it shipped with is just neat, not a big step forward. Now, an app by established independent developers Jordi Bruin, Mathijs Kadijk, and Tom Lokhorst aims to fix that.
Called Splitscreen, it enables you to use two virtual displays at once while working with your Mac and wearing Vision Pro. By contrast, Apple's default implementation only supports mirroring a single Mac display to a resizable virtual one.
Further, the developers are working on achieving what I said I'd like to see from Apple when I wrote up my first impressions of the headset: the ability to move...
| Read more »3 Key Benefits of Using iPhone’s Night Shift Mode
iPhone users are divided on the benefits of Night Shift. Some make far-reaching claims about it helping them sleep better, while others think it’s just one of Apple’s marketing gimmicks. Regardless, you should take these opinions with a grain of salt. To help you decide when and how to use this feature, let’s dive into […]
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| Read more »[Solved] Apple Watch Charging Slow on watchOS 10
A strong battery makes a strong device, which is why an Apple Watch charging slowly after moving to watchOS 10 can be detrimental. Luckily, the primary factor for this issue is a feature from Apple that is supposed to protect the health of your battery. Let’s explore the solutions. How To Fix Apple Watch Charging […]
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| Read more »Apple still isn’t in the top five list of smartphone brands in India, but the iPhone did see double digit growth in the first quarter of 2024, according to new data from Canalys.
The country’s top five vendors are Samsung, Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, and realms. Canalys research shows the Indian smartphone market maintained its strong performance in the quarter, reaching 35.3 million units.
Samsung maintained top position in with a 19% share and 6.7 million units shipped. Xiaomi secured second spot, shipping 6.4 million units, driven by its ongoing mass-market 5G strategy. vivo claimed third position with 6.2 million units shipped. OPPO (excluding OnePlus) and realme completed the top five with shipments of 3.7 million and 3.4 million units, respectively.
Canalys didn’t mention how many iPhones Apple sold in the first quarter. However, the research group says its “growth was driven by its cashcow iPhone 15 model which received...
| Read more »Apple still isn’t in the top five list of smartphone brands in India, but the iPhone did see double digit growth in the first quarter of 2024, according to new data from Canalys.
The country’s top five vendors are Samsung, Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, and realms. Canalys research shows the Indian smartphone market maintained its strong performance in the quarter, reaching 35.3 million units.
Samsung maintained top position in with a 19% share and 6.7 million units shipped. Xiaomi secured second spot, shipping 6.4 million units, driven by its ongoing mass-market 5G strategy. vivo claimed third position with 6.2 million units shipped. OPPO (excluding OnePlus) and realme completed the top five with shipments of 3.7 million and 3.4 million units, respectively.
Canalys didn’t mention how many iPhones Apple sold in the first quarter. However, the research group says its “growth was driven by its cashcow iPhone 15 model which received...
| Read more »Apple still isn’t in the top five list of smartphone brands in India, but the iPhone did see double digit growth in the first quarter of 2024, according to new data from Canalys.
The country’s top five vendors are Samsung, Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, and realms. Canalys research shows the Indian smartphone market maintained its strong performance in the quarter, reaching 35.3 million units.
Samsung maintained top position in with a 19% share and 6.7 million units shipped. Xiaomi secured second spot, shipping 6.4 million units, driven by its ongoing mass-market 5G strategy. vivo claimed third position with 6.2 million units shipped. OPPO (excluding OnePlus) and realme completed the top five with shipments of 3.7 million and 3.4 million units, respectively.
Canalys didn’t mention how many iPhones Apple sold in the first quarter. However, the research group says its “growth was driven by its cashcow iPhone 15 model which received...
| Read more »Apple TV+ announced that “Sunny,” a 10-episode mystery thriller with a darkly comic bent, is set to premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 10, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through September 4.
Created by Katie Robbins (“The Affair,” “The Last Tycoon”), who also serves as showrunner, and executive producer and director Lucy Tcherniak (“Station Eleven,” “The End of the F***ing World”), “Sunny” stars Emmy Award nominee, multi-hyphenate Rashida Jones (“On the Rocks,” “The Other Black Girl,” “Quincy”), who also serves as executive producer, along with stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Joanna Sotomura, Judy Ongg, You, annie the clumsy and Jun Kunimura.
Here’s how the series is described: “Sunny” stars Jones as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As “consolation” she’s given Sunny, one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s...
| Read more »Apple TV+ announced that “Sunny,” a 10-episode mystery thriller with a darkly comic bent, is set to premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 10, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through September 4.
Created by Katie Robbins (“The Affair,” “The Last Tycoon”), who also serves as showrunner, and executive producer and director Lucy Tcherniak (“Station Eleven,” “The End of the F***ing World”), “Sunny” stars Emmy Award nominee, multi-hyphenate Rashida Jones (“On the Rocks,” “The Other Black Girl,” “Quincy”), who also serves as executive producer, along with stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Joanna Sotomura, Judy Ongg, You, annie the clumsy and Jun Kunimura.
Here’s how the series is described: “Sunny” stars Jones as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As “consolation” she’s given Sunny, one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s...
| Read more »Apple TV+ announced that “Sunny,” a 10-episode mystery thriller with a darkly comic bent, is set to premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 10, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through September 4.
Created by Katie Robbins (“The Affair,” “The Last Tycoon”), who also serves as showrunner, and executive producer and director Lucy Tcherniak (“Station Eleven,” “The End of the F***ing World”), “Sunny” stars Emmy Award nominee, multi-hyphenate Rashida Jones (“On the Rocks,” “The Other Black Girl,” “Quincy”), who also serves as executive producer, along with stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Joanna Sotomura, Judy Ongg, You, annie the clumsy and Jun Kunimura.
Here’s how the series is described: “Sunny” stars Jones as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As “consolation” she’s given Sunny, one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s...
| Read more »Apple is planning to buy more components from Vietnam, “underscoring a trend among global tech firms to look beyond China to secure their supply chains, cut costs and open up new markets,” according to CNN.
CEO Tim Cook made the pledge in a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi Tuesday, according to a statement by Vietnam’s government. Here’s part of the text of the statement: Pham welcomed Tim Cook’s first visit to Viet Nam, expressing thanks to the crucial contribution of Apple and its partners to the development of the country via creating more jobs and supporting Viet Nam to participate into the global supply chain of Apple.
Viet Nam is willing to work with Apple to establish a working group to support the corporation in...
| Read more »Apple is planning to buy more components from Vietnam, “underscoring a trend among global tech firms to look beyond China to secure their supply chains, cut costs and open up new markets,” according to CNN.
CEO Tim Cook made the pledge in a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi Tuesday, according to a statement by Vietnam’s government. Here’s part of the text of the statement: Pham welcomed Tim Cook’s first visit to Viet Nam, expressing thanks to the crucial contribution of Apple and its partners to the development of the country via creating more jobs and supporting Viet Nam to participate into the global supply chain of Apple.
Viet Nam is willing to work with Apple to establish a working group to support the corporation in...
| Read more »Apple is planning to buy more components from Vietnam, “underscoring a trend among global tech firms to look beyond China to secure their supply chains, cut costs and open up new markets,” according to CNN.
CEO Tim Cook made the pledge in a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi Tuesday, according to a statement by Vietnam’s government. Here’s part of the text of the statement: Pham welcomed Tim Cook’s first visit to Viet Nam, expressing thanks to the crucial contribution of Apple and its partners to the development of the country via creating more jobs and supporting Viet Nam to participate into the global supply chain of Apple.
Viet Nam is willing to work with Apple to establish a working group to support the corporation in...
| Read more »Apple is planning to buy more components from Vietnam, “underscoring a trend among global tech firms to look beyond China to secure their supply chains, cut costs and open up new markets,” according to CNN.
CEO Tim Cook made the pledge in a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi Tuesday, according to a statement by Vietnam’s government. Here’s part of the text of the statement: Pham welcomed Tim Cook’s first visit to Viet Nam, expressing thanks to the crucial contribution of Apple and its partners to the development of the country via creating more jobs and supporting Viet Nam to participate into the global supply chain of Apple.
Viet Nam is willing to work with Apple to establish a working group to support the corporation in...
| Read more »Apple TV+ announced that “Sunny,” a 10-episode mystery thriller with a darkly comic bent, is set to premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 10, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through September 4.
Created by Katie Robbins (“The Affair,” “The Last Tycoon”), who also serves as showrunner, and executive producer and director Lucy Tcherniak (“Station Eleven,” “The End of the F***ing World”), “Sunny” stars Emmy Award nominee, multi-hyphenate Rashida Jones (“On the Rocks,” “The Other Black Girl,” “Quincy”), who also serves as executive producer, along with stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Joanna Sotomura, Judy Ongg, You, annie the clumsy and Jun Kunimura.
Here’s how the series is described: “Sunny” stars Jones as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As “consolation” she’s given Sunny, one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s...
| Read more »Apple still isn’t in the top five list of smartphone brands in India, but the iPhone did see double digit growth in the first quarter of 2024, according to new data from Canalys.
The country’s top five vendors are Samsung, Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, and realms. Canalys research shows the Indian smartphone market maintained its strong performance in the quarter, reaching 35.3 million units.
Samsung maintained top position in with a 19% share and 6.7 million units shipped. Xiaomi secured second spot, shipping 6.4 million units, driven by its ongoing mass-market 5G strategy. vivo claimed third position with 6.2 million units shipped. OPPO (excluding OnePlus) and realme completed the top five with shipments of 3.7 million and 3.4 million units, respectively.
Canalys didn’t mention how many iPhones Apple sold in the first quarter. However, the research group says its “growth was driven by its cashcow iPhone 15 model which received...
| Read more »Apple has announced that, starting today, guests staying at select properties from IHG Hotels & Resorts can use AirPlay.
AirPlay can be used to privately and securely stream shows and movies on Apple TV+ and other popular streaming services, listen to personal playlists on Apple Music or other platforms, view vacation photos, practice a presentation, play fun games on Apple Arcade, or get a workout or meditation in with Apple Fitness+ on the big screen in their guest rooms.
More than 60 IHG properties in North America are introducing AirPlay today, with others to be added in the coming months. Among the properties are including Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo, Candlewood Suites, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.
Users can automatically connect to the compatible LG hotel TV in their guest room and the hotel’s Wi-Fi network by scanning a unique QR code on the screen. Once connected,...
| Read more »Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55% since 2015, the company shared in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report.
The milestone marks progress on the journey toward Apple 2030, the company’s ambitious goal to become carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade. The goal centers on cutting emissions by 75% from 2015 levels.
“The proof of Apple’s commitment to climate action is in our progress: We’ve slashed emissions by more than half, all while serving more users than ever before,” says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “More hard work is ahead of us, and we’re focused on harnessing the power of innovation and collaboration to maximize our impact.”
Teams across Apple and its global supply chain have contributed to Apple 2030 and the company’s environmental efforts, driving innovations in clean energy and energy efficiency, materials, carbon removal,...
| Read more »Apple has announced new expansion in Singapore, with plans to invest over US$250 million to grow its campus in Ang Mo Kio.
The new expansion is the latest milestone in Apple’s over four decades of work fostering job creation and deep connections with the local community, and will provide space for growth and new roles in AI and other key functions, according to CEO Tim Cook.
Apple opened its first facility in Singapore in 1981 with 72 employees focused on Apple II, and has since grown to include a team of more than 3,600 that contributes to every part of the company. Today, Singapore serves as a central operations centre for Apple in the region, and is a hub for critical roles in software, hardware, services, and support. The country is also home to three vibrant Apple Store locations.
Across Singapore, Apple supports more than 60,000 jobs...
| Read more »Apple has asked a judge to force video game distributor Valve to disclose business records that the tech giant says it needs to battle an antitrust class-action lawsuit accusing it of driving up app prices, reports Reuters.
Apple’s federal court filing in Seattle on Tuesday said Valve, developer of the digital distribution service Steam, has refused to provide sales and commission data that are “core” to its defense in the consumer lawsuit. A lawyer for Valve said in a letter to Apple this month that its demand for information “imposes a significant and undue burden.”
In February a California magistrate judge ordered Valve Corp. to hand over certain sales and pricing data to Apple in regards to the tech giant’s ongoing legal battle...
| Read more »Apple has announced that, starting today, guests staying at select properties from IHG Hotels & Resorts can use AirPlay.
AirPlay can be used to privately and securely stream shows and movies on Apple TV+ and other popular streaming services, listen to personal playlists on Apple Music or other platforms, view vacation photos, practice a presentation, play fun games on Apple Arcade, or get a workout or meditation in with Apple Fitness+ on the big screen in their guest rooms.
More than 60 IHG properties in North America are introducing AirPlay today, with others to be added in the coming months. Among the properties are including Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo, Candlewood Suites, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.
Users can automatically connect to the compatible LG hotel TV in their guest room and the hotel’s Wi-Fi network by scanning a unique QR code on the screen. Once connected,...
| Read more »Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55% since 2015, the company shared in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report.
The milestone marks progress on the journey toward Apple 2030, the company’s ambitious goal to become carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade. The goal centers on cutting emissions by 75% from 2015 levels.
“The proof of Apple’s commitment to climate action is in our progress: We’ve slashed emissions by more than half, all while serving more users than ever before,” says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “More hard work is ahead of us, and we’re focused on harnessing the power of innovation and collaboration to maximize our impact.”
Teams across Apple and its global supply chain have contributed to Apple 2030 and the company’s environmental efforts, driving innovations in clean energy and energy efficiency, materials, carbon removal,...
| Read more »Apple has announced new expansion in Singapore, with plans to invest over US$250 million to grow its campus in Ang Mo Kio.
The new expansion is the latest milestone in Apple’s over four decades of work fostering job creation and deep connections with the local community, and will provide space for growth and new roles in AI and other key functions, according to CEO Tim Cook.
Apple opened its first facility in Singapore in 1981 with 72 employees focused on Apple II, and has since grown to include a team of more than 3,600 that contributes to every part of the company. Today, Singapore serves as a central operations centre for Apple in the region, and is a hub for critical roles in software, hardware, services, and support. The country is also home to three vibrant Apple Store locations.
Across Singapore, Apple supports more than 60,000 jobs...
| Read more »Apple has asked a judge to force video game distributor Valve to disclose business records that the tech giant says it needs to battle an antitrust class-action lawsuit accusing it of driving up app prices, reports Reuters.
Apple’s federal court filing in Seattle on Tuesday said Valve, developer of the digital distribution service Steam, has refused to provide sales and commission data that are “core” to its defense in the consumer lawsuit. A lawyer for Valve said in a letter to Apple this month that its demand for information “imposes a significant and undue burden.”
In February a California magistrate judge ordered Valve Corp. to hand over certain sales and pricing data to Apple in regards to the tech giant’s ongoing legal battle...
| Read more »Apple has announced that, starting today, guests staying at select properties from IHG Hotels & Resorts can use AirPlay.
AirPlay can be used to privately and securely stream shows and movies on Apple TV+ and other popular streaming services, listen to personal playlists on Apple Music or other platforms, view vacation photos, practice a presentation, play fun games on Apple Arcade, or get a workout or meditation in with Apple Fitness+ on the big screen in their guest rooms.
More than 60 IHG properties in North America are introducing AirPlay today, with others to be added in the coming months. Among the properties are including Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo, Candlewood Suites, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.
Users can automatically connect to the compatible LG hotel TV in their guest room and the hotel’s Wi-Fi network by scanning a unique QR code on the screen. Once connected,...
| Read more »Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55% since 2015, the company shared in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report.
The milestone marks progress on the journey toward Apple 2030, the company’s ambitious goal to become carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade. The goal centers on cutting emissions by 75% from 2015 levels.
“The proof of Apple’s commitment to climate action is in our progress: We’ve slashed emissions by more than half, all while serving more users than ever before,” says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “More hard work is ahead of us, and we’re focused on harnessing the power of innovation and collaboration to maximize our impact.”
Teams across Apple and its global supply chain have contributed to Apple 2030 and the company’s environmental efforts, driving innovations in clean energy and energy efficiency, materials, carbon removal,...
| Read more »Apple has announced new expansion in Singapore, with plans to invest over US$250 million to grow its campus in Ang Mo Kio.
The new expansion is the latest milestone in Apple’s over four decades of work fostering job creation and deep connections with the local community, and will provide space for growth and new roles in AI and other key functions, according to CEO Tim Cook.
Apple opened its first facility in Singapore in 1981 with 72 employees focused on Apple II, and has since grown to include a team of more than 3,600 that contributes to every part of the company. Today, Singapore serves as a central operations centre for Apple in the region, and is a hub for critical roles in software, hardware, services, and support. The country is also home to three vibrant Apple Store locations.
Across Singapore, Apple supports more than 60,000 jobs...
| Read more »Apple has asked a judge to force video game distributor Valve to disclose business records that the tech giant says it needs to battle an antitrust class-action lawsuit accusing it of driving up app prices, reports Reuters.
Apple’s federal court filing in Seattle on Tuesday said Valve, developer of the digital distribution service Steam, has refused to provide sales and commission data that are “core” to its defense in the consumer lawsuit. A lawyer for Valve said in a letter to Apple this month that its demand for information “imposes a significant and undue burden.”
In February a California magistrate judge ordered Valve Corp. to hand over certain sales and pricing data to Apple in regards to the tech giant’s ongoing legal battle...
| Read more »Apple has announced that, starting today, guests staying at select properties from IHG Hotels & Resorts can use AirPlay.
AirPlay can be used to privately and securely stream shows and movies on Apple TV+ and other popular streaming services, listen to personal playlists on Apple Music or other platforms, view vacation photos, practice a presentation, play fun games on Apple Arcade, or get a workout or meditation in with Apple Fitness+ on the big screen in their guest rooms.
More than 60 IHG properties in North America are introducing AirPlay today, with others to be added in the coming months. Among the properties are including Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo, Candlewood Suites, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.
Users can automatically connect to the compatible LG hotel TV in their guest room and the hotel’s Wi-Fi network by scanning a unique QR code on the screen. Once connected,...
| Read more »Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55% since 2015, the company shared in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report.
The milestone marks progress on the journey toward Apple 2030, the company’s ambitious goal to become carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade. The goal centers on cutting emissions by 75% from 2015 levels.
“The proof of Apple’s commitment to climate action is in our progress: We’ve slashed emissions by more than half, all while serving more users than ever before,” says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “More hard work is ahead of us, and we’re focused on harnessing the power of innovation and collaboration to maximize our impact.”
Teams across Apple and its global supply chain have contributed to Apple 2030 and the company’s environmental efforts, driving innovations in clean energy and energy efficiency, materials, carbon removal,...
| Read more »Apple has announced new expansion in Singapore, with plans to invest over US$250 million to grow its campus in Ang Mo Kio.
The new expansion is the latest milestone in Apple’s over four decades of work fostering job creation and deep connections with the local community, and will provide space for growth and new roles in AI and other key functions, according to CEO Tim Cook.
Apple opened its first facility in Singapore in 1981 with 72 employees focused on Apple II, and has since grown to include a team of more than 3,600 that contributes to every part of the company. Today, Singapore serves as a central operations centre for Apple in the region, and is a hub for critical roles in software, hardware, services, and support. The country is also home to three vibrant Apple Store locations.
Across Singapore, Apple supports more than 60,000 jobs...
| Read more »We’re expecting 2024 to be the year Apple builds generative AI features into iOS 18, and the company has announced a $250M investment to support ongoing work in this field. The Apple Singapore campus is growing from one building to three, to provide space for ‘new roles in AI and other key functions.’
Apple says that the expansion and refit will allow for greater collaboration between its growing teams in the country …
| Read more »Apple has released the second public betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.
Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public betas in order to increase the size of the pool of testers. The tech giant recommends keeping back-ups of your files before installing a public beta.
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| Read more »Apple has released the second public betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.
Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public betas in order to increase the size of the pool of testers. The tech giant recommends keeping back-ups of your files before installing a public beta.
The post Apple releases second public betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5 appeared first on MacTech.com.
| Read more »Apple has released the second public betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.
Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public betas in order to increase the size of the pool of testers. The tech giant recommends keeping back-ups of your files before installing a public beta.
The post Apple releases second public betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5 appeared first on MacTech.com.
| Read more »Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for the third season of the comedy, “Acapulco.”
The...
| Read more »Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for the third season of the comedy, “Acapulco.”
The...
| Read more »Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for the third season of the comedy, “Acapulco.”
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| Read more »The upcoming Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese” has filled out its main cast with four new additions, reports Variety.
Jahi Winston (“We Have a Ghost, “Charm City Kings”), Evan Alexander Ellison (“She Came to Me,” “Devil in Ohio”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Knick,” “Russian Doll”), and Louis Cancelmi (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Billions”) have all joined the show. They will appear alongside previously announced series lead David Oyelowo as well as cast members Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Sunita Mani, and Adam Beach.
“Government Cheese” is based on the short film of the same name made by Paul Hunter. Hunter serves as co-creator on the series version with Aeysha Carr (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “The Carmichael Show”).
“Government Cheese” follows Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo), a man recently released from prison who struggles to keep his criminal past at bay and...
| Read more »The upcoming Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese” has filled out its main cast with four new additions, reports Variety.
Jahi Winston (“We Have a Ghost, “Charm City Kings”), Evan Alexander Ellison (“She Came to Me,” “Devil in Ohio”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Knick,” “Russian Doll”), and Louis Cancelmi (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Billions”) have all joined the show. They will appear alongside previously announced series lead David Oyelowo as well as cast members Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Sunita Mani, and Adam Beach.
“Government Cheese” is based on the short film of the same name made by Paul Hunter. Hunter serves as co-creator on the series version with Aeysha Carr (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “The Carmichael Show”).
“Government Cheese” follows Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo), a man recently released from prison who struggles to keep his criminal past at bay and...
| Read more »The upcoming Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese” has filled out its main cast with four new additions, reports Variety.
Jahi Winston (“We Have a Ghost, “Charm City Kings”), Evan Alexander Ellison (“She Came to Me,” “Devil in Ohio”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Knick,” “Russian Doll”), and Louis Cancelmi (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Billions”) have all joined the show. They will appear alongside previously announced series lead David Oyelowo as well as cast members Simone Missick, Bokeem Woodbine, Sunita Mani, and Adam Beach.
“Government Cheese” is based on the short film of the same name made by Paul Hunter. Hunter serves as co-creator on the series version with Aeysha Carr (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “The Carmichael Show”).
“Government Cheese” follows Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo), a man recently released from prison who struggles to keep his criminal past at bay and...
| Read more »Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:
° From 9to5Mac: Phil Schiller has told a court in an antitrust case that he doesn’t know for sure whether the App Store is profitable, and never considered the return on investment when launching it.
° From Geeky Gadgets: Apple’s upcoming M4 Extreme chip, codenamed Hydra, has the potential to combine two Ultra chips using the Ultra Fusion technology.
° From The MacObserver: WhatsApp is working on a new pin channels feature for iOS to let users pin their preferred channels at the top of the list.
° From Cult of Mac: The...
| Read more »Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:
° From 9to5Mac: Phil Schiller has told a court in an antitrust case that he doesn’t know for sure whether the App Store is profitable, and never considered the return on investment when launching it.
° From Geeky Gadgets: Apple’s upcoming M4 Extreme chip, codenamed Hydra, has the potential to combine two Ultra chips using the Ultra Fusion technology.
° From The MacObserver: WhatsApp is working on a new pin channels feature for iOS to let users pin their preferred channels at the top of the list.
° From Cult of Mac: The...
| Read more »When the iPhone 16 line launches this September, we expect it to usher in a new A-series processor. As has been the case in the last few years, the top-end “Pro” models will get a new processor while the regular iPhone 16 non-Pro models will likely get a version of the A17 Pro chip found in this year’s iPhone 15 Pro.
As we do every year, we’ll look at the history and performance of the A-series processors from the last several years, along with the recent rumors and overall industry trends, to anticipate what we might expect from Apple’s new iPhone silicon this fall. As always, this is all just guesswork; Apple is a famously secretive company, and the details about its products are often not fully revealed until they are released.
To “Pro” or not to “Pro”?
Last year, Apple introduced what might be an all-new wrinkle into the expected upgrade pattern. Changing the name from “A17 Bionic” to “A17 Pro” for the...
| Read more »Comcast on Wednesday launched NOW, a new tier of low cost and prepaid connectivity offerings, with speeds up to 200 Mbps as well as unlimited 5G data for mobile plans along with access to more than 40 networks for live and on-demand content. The new plans function as low-cost, no-contract options for customers, as details […]
| Read more »If you lost one or both left and right pieces of your Nintendo Switch controller or simply want an upgrade in your Switch gaming’s style and function, this deal is for you. Save 27% when you order this Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch, which features RGB lights, while it’s on sale for only $30.99 (reg. $42).
This controller’s new chip technology offers a more responsive, connected experience. It’s also made with durable, non-slip ABS material so your...
| Read more »If you’re looking to organize your Mac’s screenshots, this might come in handy. Developer Aptonic has recently released ScreenSnapAI, its new organization utility to help wrangle your screenshot files. The software offers the following features: ScreenSnapAI retails for $9.99, is available via the Mac App Store, and requires macOS 10.13 (Ventura) or later to install […]
| Read more »Apple is doubling down on 8GB of RAM for many of its entry-level Macs, claiming that it's "suitable for many tasks," including browsing, video streaming and even "light" video and image editing. As of this writing, all MacBook Air laptops, the Mac Mini, and the MacBook Pro 14 all start with a base configuration of 8GB RAM -- which can't be upgraded at a later date since the RAM is soldered onto the motherboard. "That might have been OK were it not for the fact that Apple charges a ridiculous $200 to upgrade any of those machines from 8GB to 16GB," notes PC Gamer's Jeremy Laird. Even if an 8GB Mac does some of the previously stated tasks tolerably well, Laird argues that "8GB still isn't acceptable." From the report: That's because a Mac with 8GB can easily run out of memory just browsing the web. That's particularly true with Chrome, which just so happens to be the most popular browser around. Regular Chrome users will know what a memory hog Chrome can be. Right now, I have about...
| Read more »As anticipation builds for Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series, the rumor mill has highlighted some potential camera upgrades that could change how we use our iPhones for photography.
The camera system has always been a cornerstone of Apple's iPhone, and this year Apple appears set to push the envelope even further. As the iPhone 16 launch in September approaches, all eyes will be on how the following changes might maintain Apple's competitive edge in an increasingly crowded market.
1. Vertical Camera Layout
iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus
Apple's iPhone 16 base models will feature a vertical camera arrangement with a pill-shaped raised surface, instead of a diagonal camera arrangement like the iPhone 15. The new camera bump features two separate camera rings for the Wide and Ultrawide cameras. The vertical camera layout is expected to enable...
Apple has announced over $250 million of investment to enhance its campus in Singapore's Ang Mo Kio district, where it has earmarked new roles in artificial intelligence and other key functions.
Apple is framing the initiative as a continuation of Apple's long-standing engagement in the region, which started in 1981 with a small team of 72 employees focusing on the Apple II. Today, the Singapore campus serves as a central hub for Apple in Asia, with a workforce of more than 3,600 contributing across all company functions including software, hardware, services, and customer support. The country is also home to three Apple Store locations.
"Singapore is truly a one-of-a-kind place, and we are proud of the connection we've built with this dynamic community of creators, learners, and dreamers...
2 Ways To Find Your Apple ID Password Without Resetting It
Are you also trying to find your Apple ID password without resetting it? Most people rely on Face ID or Touch ID to use Apple Pay, App Store, or to log in to any website. So, it’s very easy to forget the password. Luckily, you don’t need to reset it. You can retrieve your password […]
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| Read more »Install the April 2024 iWork update and you’ll gain access to a “new” feature that’s decades old: noncontiguous text selection. Put simply, it means you can select text that doesn’t flow continuously from one letter to the next. This lets you select multiple areas of text for manual formatting or character styles all at once instead of one at a time. (Apple doesn’t let you use Find & Replace to select everything that matches the Find field, however.)
To make a noncontiguous selection:
You can remove text from the selection by dragging or Shift-dragging while keeping Command...
| Read more »This year, Apple wants to make a big impression with its AI efforts, and we’re starting to get a peek as to what we could expect, and it starts with Apple’s chips. We talk about the upcoming A18 Pro and the M4 chips and Apple’s plans, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
This is episode 880 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.
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Streaming your faves at home is so convenient, but it really is nice to get out of your sweats and out to enjoy a movie on the big screen. And the fact that you don’t have to make your own snacks is a bonus. This $12 deal helps you save some cash with a 33% discount on most standard 2D showtimes at Regal, as well as premium format tickets (though surcharges may apply).
You won’t have to worry about any blackout or expiration dates for this purchase. However, there are some restrictions, like it not being...
| Read more »AltStore PAL has become one of the first alternative app marketplaces to launch in the European Union. Developed by Riley Testut, AltStore PAL is marketed as an open-source project designed to distribute apps from independent developers. MacRumors reports: At launch, it features two apps, including Testut's Delta game emulator and clipboard manager app Clip. Delta is also being simultaneously released in the App Store outside of the European Union, but it looks like EU customers will need to download it from AltStore. Testut says that once AltStore PAL is "running smoothly," third-party app developers will be able to submit their apps for distribution outside of the App Store. The app marketplace is designed to be decentralized with no directory, so developers will need to self-promote their apps and direct users to their websites to install an app through AltStore.
Distributing apps through AltStore is free of charge, but it is worth noting that apps that see more than one...
| Read more »One of the many great benefits of Apple Silicon is the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps on the Mac. For baseball fans, this meant support for using the iPad version of the MLB app on macOS.
Sadly, the 2024 MLB season is off to a rocky start for Mac users (just like it is for Cincinnati Reds fans).
| Read more »Is the arrival of game emulators on iOS making you nostalgic? Check out these fun Game Boy wallpapers for iPhone as a neat way to relive your handheld gaming memories or get close to the Game Boy you always wanted but never had.
| Read more »While the iPhone 16 series is still months away from launching, another rumor has already surfaced about the two-generations-away iPhone 17 lineup.
In a post shared today on social media platform X, oft-accurate display industry expert Ross Young said he heard that the "iPhone 17 Plus" will be equipped with a smaller screen than the current-generation iPhone 15 Plus, which has a 6.7-inch display. However, he did not reveal the exact screen size planned for the iPhone 17 Plus.
Currently, the iPhone 15 Plus has the same screen size as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. If this rumor is accurate, a smaller screen would further differentiate the Plus model from the Pro Max model, starting with the iPhone 17 lineup.
Meanwhile, it has been rumored that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will have larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch...
| Read more »Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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| Read more »Logitech is known for its computer accessories such as keyboards and mouse. On Wednesday, the company announced the new M750 Wireless Mouse – which looks like any other Logitech mouse. However, this is the company’s first “Signature AI Edition” mouse with a dedicated ChatGPT button.
| Read more »As I’ve written in the past, Soulver is one of my must-have apps on the Mac and iPad. It’s essentially a smart notepad calculator, with live data, natural language calculations, and more. Starting this week, Soulver is now available on the iPhone.
| Read more »Google’s new Find My Device network works nearly identically to Apple’s Find My network with a few exceptions: Google’s design offers more anti-stalking and privacy features than Apple.
| Read more »A decade ago, developer Riley Testut released the GBA4iOS emulator for iOS, and since it was against the rules at the time, Apple put a stop to downloads. Emulators have been a violation of the App Store rules for years, but that changed on April 5 when Apple suddenly reversed course and said that it was allowing retro game emulators on the App Store.
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With official support available for emulators, Testut this morning released his latest emulator, Delta, on the App Store. Unlike the other two emulators that have...
Apple has released the second beta of the Sonoma 14.5 update to developers and the public. The beta 2 comes two weeks after the first beta was released. The full version will likely arrive for all users in late April or early May.
macOS 14.5: Beta 2 developer notes
The following are the release notes for the macOS 14.5 beta 2 release to developers. These notes are often different from the notes provided in the official release to the general public.
FaceTime
Known Issues
• Users might not be able to approve or decline a FaceTime link call because notifications might not be received on the caller side for them to accept or decline the call. (125617787)
... | Read more »Apple updated its App Review Guidelines this month to allow "retro game console emulator apps" on the App Store for the iPhone and other devices. Below, we outline everything to know about these emulators and available options so far.
This information is up to date as of April 2024, but Apple's policies could change over time.
What is Allowed
Apple told us that emulators that can load games (ROMs) are permitted on the App Store, so long as the apps are emulating "retro console games" only.
Apple would not tell us which consoles it classifies as retro, but developer Riley Testut's popular emulator Delta is now available on the App Store, and it can emulate games for the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo...
| Read more »Apple TV+ has renewed its hit space drama series “For All Mankind” for a fifth season.
What’s more, Apple TV+ and “For All Mankind” creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi will expand the “For All Mankind” universe with a brand-new spinoff series, “Star City,” which will be showrun by Nedivi and Wolpert. Both series are produced for Apple TV+ by Sony Pictures Television.
Here’s how ‘Star City’ is described: A robust expansion of the “For All Mankind” universe, “Star City” is a propulsive, paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humanity forward.
“Star City” is created by...
| Read more »Apple TV+ has renewed its hit space drama series “For All Mankind” for a fifth season.
What’s more, Apple TV+ and “For All Mankind” creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi will expand the “For All Mankind” universe with a brand-new spinoff series, “Star City,” which will be showrun by Nedivi and Wolpert. Both series are produced for Apple TV+ by Sony Pictures Television.
Here’s how ‘Star City’ is described: A robust expansion of the “For All Mankind” universe, “Star City” is a propulsive, paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humanity forward.
“Star City” is created by...
| Read more »Apple TV+ has renewed its hit space drama series “For All Mankind” for a fifth season.
What’s more, Apple TV+ and “For All Mankind” creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi will expand the “For All Mankind” universe with a brand-new spinoff series, “Star City,” which will be showrun by Nedivi and Wolpert. Both series are produced for Apple TV+ by Sony Pictures Television.
Here’s how ‘Star City’ is described: A robust expansion of the “For All Mankind” universe, “Star City” is a propulsive, paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humanity forward.
“Star City” is created by...
| Read more »Apple TV+ has renewed its hit space drama series “For All Mankind” for a fifth season.
What’s more, Apple TV+ and “For All Mankind” creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi will expand the “For All Mankind” universe with a brand-new spinoff series, “Star City,” which will be showrun by Nedivi and Wolpert. Both series are produced for Apple TV+ by Sony Pictures Television.
Here’s how ‘Star City’ is described: A robust expansion of the “For All Mankind” universe, “Star City” is a propulsive, paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humanity forward.
“Star City” is created by...
| Read more »One of the first alternative app marketplaces went live in the European Union today, with developer Riley Testut introducing AltStore PAL, a version of his AltStore that can be accessed in EU countries.
AltStore PAL is an open-source app that is designed to distribute apps from independent developers. At launch, it features two apps, including Testut's Delta game emulator and clipboard manager app Clip. Delta is also being simultaneously released in the App Store outside of the European Union, but it looks like EU customers will need to download it from AltStore.
Testut says that once AltStore PAL is "running smoothly," third-party app developers will be able to submit their apps for distribution outside of the App Store....
| Read more »Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its launch. The public beta comes two weeks after Apple released the first public beta.
Beta testers can opt-in through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Under Beta updates, simply toggle on the Sonoma Public Beta. Note that you must sign up to participate on Apple's beta testing website.
There have been no new features found in the macOS Sonoma 14.5 developer betas so far, and Apple listed no additions in its release notes. It is likely that the update focuses on bug fixes and other small under-the-hood improvements. Related Roundup: macOS...
| Read more »Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its release. The second public iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 betas come two weeks after Apple released the first betas for public beta testers.
Public beta testers can get the beta by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 Public Beta. Signing up on Apple's beta testing website is required.
iOS 17.5 is limited on new outward-facing features, focusing primarily on changes in the European Union. App developers in the EU are now able to add their iPhone apps to...
| Read more »In a new report today, analyst Ross Young says that Apple has an interesting twist planned for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. According to Young, the iPhone 17 Plus will actually feature a smaller screen than the ‘Plus’ model does now.
| Read more »The game emulation situation on iOS just got real. The oft rejected game emulator Delta has finally made its way to the App Store. Additionally, the Delta developer has also published their alternative marketplace, AltStore, in the EU today.
| Read more »Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair policies further. Also, the Humane Ai Pin debuts to a very mixed critical response.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about our multitasking and window management habits on macOS. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Note from Chance: We had some technical difficulties this week, so the audio quality isn’t up to our normal standards. We apologize and will be back to normal next time!
| Read more »Game emulator apps have come and gone since Apple announced App Store support for them on April 5, but now popular game emulator Delta from developer Riley Testut is available for download.
Testut is known as the developer behind GBA4iOS, an open-source emulator that was available on the App Store for a brief time more than a decade ago. GBA4iOS led to Delta, an emulator that has been available outside of the App Store, but is now sanctioned by Apple.
Delta is an all-in-one emulator that supports game systems including NES, SNES, N64, Nintendo DS, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance. It works with popular game controllers, and supports cheats, save states, backups, syncing, and more. As this is Testut's longtime project, it is more...
| Read more »Comcast is out with some new 5G offerings today. The new plans are simple and affordable with speeds up to 200 Mbps for fixed wireless home internet and unlimited 5G data for both the home and mobile plans. Meanwhile, NOW TV includes access to 40+ networks for live and on-demand content.
| Read more »Double good news for fans of the hit sci-fi series “For All Mankind” on Apple TV+. The alt-history space race drama is returning for a fifth season, and a new spinoff series dubbed “Star City” has been announced.
| Read more »Existential question time: how do you take a selfie with your iPhone? This subject just hit the 9to5Mac Slack. That’s because Tim Cook is currently on tour in the eastern hemisphere, and at least two tweets include someone taking what I’ll call a reverse selfie with the Apple CEO.
| Read more »The Notes app in iOS and iPadOS 18 could be in for a couple of big new features, according to a report by AppleInsider. iOS 18 is expected to be revealed at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which holds its keynote on June 10.
Sources have told AppleInsider that Apple plans to introduce the ability to record, save, and play voice memos into Notes, and the recordings are embedded within the Notes entry. Users can make further notations, either written or with images, within the entry. This could be handy for, say, students attending a lecture, or...
| Read more »Wednesday has some fresh Apple deals to share, including one of the best prices ever on the latest 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro. Complete with 18GB of memory, you can save $249 alongside a chance to drop iPhone 14 down to $475. Plus, Belkin’s just-released 15W Qi2 MagSafe 2-in-1 charger falls to $50. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram messaging app, has accused tech giants Google and Apple of threatening to censor content on smartphones [YouTube link]. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov claimed that these companies told Telegram to comply with their guidelines or face removal from their app stores.
"Those two platforms, they could basically censor everything you can read, access on your smart phone," Durov said. With 900 million active users, Telegram is expected to cross the one billion mark within a year.
| Read more »This must-read from The Verge weaves background about the undersea fiber optic connections that make the modern Internet possible with the story of what one maintenance ship went through repairing cables in the aftermath of the 2011 undersea earthquake off the coast of Japan.
| Read more »Remember that TikTok Photos app rumor? More recently, the unreleased app has been going by the name TikTok Notes. Although the name is changed, the game is still the same: take a swing at Instagram.
| Read more »Amazon and Best Buy today are discounting a variety of audio devices, including products from Apple, JBL, Samsung, Beats, Sony, Google, and more. The headliner of the sale is Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C for $189.00 at Amazon, down from $249.00.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
In addition to the AirPods Pro deal, we've collected a few notable deals on other headphones and earbuds at Best Buy. Another highlight is the Beats Studio Pro headphones for...
| Read more »SIM swaps are one of the biggest security threats we face, allowing criminals to access most services protected by two-factor authentication. The situation could be about to get even worse, as we learn of an apparent large-scale attempt to bribe T-Mobile and Verizon workers to facilitate the swaps.
While new rules and security features are supposed to make these attacks harder to pull off, now would be an excellent time to ensure your accounts are protected by authenticator apps rather than text messages …
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| Read more »iOS 18 will add a few new features to the Notes app related to voice memos and mathematics, according to information obtained by AppleInsider.
First, the report claims that iOS 18 will allow iPhone users to record voice memos directly within the Notes app, and these recordings could then be embedded in notes. Audio recordings can already be copy and pasted from the Voice Memos app into the Notes app for playback, but this step would no longer be necessary starting with iOS 18.
Second, the report claims that the Notes app will likely gain support for displaying mathematical notation on iOS 18, meaning that users would be able to add more types of mathematical equations to notes. This feature will allegedly have some kind of integration with the Calculator app, but the exact implementation is unclear.
The report also says macOS 15...
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| Read more »Tim Cook made a diplomatic comment about the possibility of Apple manufacturing in Indonesia, after the country’s president pressed him on the issue. The country is an important market for Apple, as the world’s 4th most populous country after China, India, and the US.
Indonesia is one of a growing number of countries to use the threat of import tariffs as a way to encourage foreign companies to invest in the local economy, and Apple has so far used an indirect method to escape these …
| Read more »WhatsApp chat filters are the latest feature to be added to the popular messaging app, a few weeks after allowing users to pin multiple chats. You can now separate out only chats with unread messages, as well as separate group chats from individual ones …
| Read more »Apple has announced new progress to expand clean energy around the world and advance momentum toward Apple 2030, the company’s goal to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade.
More than 18 gigawatts of clean electricity now power Apple’s global operations and manufacturing supply chain, more than triple the amount in 2020. Apple is making new investments in solar power in the U.S. and Europe to help address the electricity customers use to charge and power their Apple devices, says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives.
As part of its broader environmental efforts, Apple also advanced progress toward another ambitious 2030 goal: to replenish 100% of the fresh water used in corporate operations in high-stress locations. This includes launching new partnerships to deliver nearly 7 billion gallons in water benefits — from restoring aquifers and rivers, to funding access to drinking water —...
| Read more »Apple has announced new progress to expand clean energy around the world and advance momentum toward Apple 2030, the company’s goal to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade.
More than 18 gigawatts of clean electricity now power Apple’s global operations and manufacturing supply chain, more than triple the amount in 2020. Apple is making new investments in solar power in the U.S. and Europe to help address the electricity customers use to charge and power their Apple devices, says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives.
As part of its broader environmental efforts, Apple also advanced progress toward another ambitious 2030 goal: to replenish 100% of the fresh water used in corporate operations in high-stress locations. This includes launching new partnerships to deliver nearly 7 billion gallons in water benefits — from restoring aquifers and rivers, to funding access to drinking water —...
| Read more »Apple has announced new progress to expand clean energy around the world and advance momentum toward Apple 2030, the company’s goal to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade.
More than 18 gigawatts of clean electricity now power Apple’s global operations and manufacturing supply chain, more than triple the amount in 2020. Apple is making new investments in solar power in the U.S. and Europe to help address the electricity customers use to charge and power their Apple devices, says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives.
As part of its broader environmental efforts, Apple also advanced progress toward another ambitious 2030 goal: to replenish 100% of the fresh water used in corporate operations in high-stress locations. This includes launching new partnerships to deliver nearly 7 billion gallons in water benefits — from restoring aquifers and rivers, to funding access to drinking water —...
| Read more »Apple has announced new progress to expand clean energy around the world and advance momentum toward Apple 2030, the company’s goal to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade.
More than 18 gigawatts of clean electricity now power Apple’s global operations and manufacturing supply chain, more than triple the amount in 2020. Apple is making new investments in solar power in the U.S. and Europe to help address the electricity customers use to charge and power their Apple devices, says Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives.
As part of its broader environmental efforts, Apple also advanced progress toward another ambitious 2030 goal: to replenish 100% of the fresh water used in corporate operations in high-stress locations. This includes launching new partnerships to deliver nearly 7 billion gallons in water benefits — from restoring aquifers and rivers, to funding access to drinking water —...
| Read more »A new version of AltStore — AltStore PAL — has launched as an Apple-approved alternative app marketplace in the European Union.
It’s an open-source app store made specifically for independent developers. Europeans running iOS 17.4 or later can now install AltStore PAL directly from the AltStore website. It debuts with two apps: the Nintendo emulator Delta and the clipboard manger Clip.
Unlike the App Store, all apps on AltStore are self-hosted. Once an app has been notarized by Apple, developers can download the processed “alternative distribution packet” (ADP) and upload it to their own server. To then distribute with AltStore, a developer just needs to create a “source” — which is just a JSON file containing basic app metadata uploaded to a public URL. Users must then add this source to their AltStore, after which all apps from that source will automatically appear for them to download.
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| Read more »A new version of AltStore — AltStore PAL — has launched as an Apple-approved alternative app marketplace in the European Union.
It’s an open-source app store made specifically for independent developers. Europeans running iOS 17.4 or later can now install AltStore PAL directly from the AltStore website. It debuts with two apps: the Nintendo emulator Delta and the clipboard manger Clip.
Unlike the App Store, all apps on AltStore are self-hosted. Once an app has been notarized by Apple, developers can download the processed “alternative distribution packet” (ADP) and upload it to their own server. To then distribute with AltStore, a developer just needs to create a “source” — which is just a JSON file containing basic app metadata uploaded to a public URL. Users must then add this source to their AltStore, after which all apps from that source will automatically appear for them to download.
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| Read more »A new version of AltStore — AltStore PAL — has launched as an Apple-approved alternative app marketplace in the European Union.
It’s an open-source app store made specifically for independent developers. Europeans running iOS 17.4 or later can now install AltStore PAL directly from the AltStore website. It debuts with two apps: the Nintendo emulator Delta and the clipboard manger Clip.
Unlike the App Store, all apps on AltStore are self-hosted. Once an app has been notarized by Apple, developers can download the processed “alternative distribution packet” (ADP) and upload it to their own server. To then distribute with AltStore, a developer just needs to create a “source” — which is just a JSON file containing basic app metadata uploaded to a public URL. Users must then add this source to their AltStore, after which all apps from that source will automatically appear for them to download.
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| Read more »A new version of AltStore — AltStore PAL — has launched as an Apple-approved alternative app marketplace in the European Union.
It’s an open-source app store made specifically for independent developers. Europeans running iOS 17.4 or later can now install AltStore PAL directly from the AltStore website. It debuts with two apps: the Nintendo emulator Delta and the clipboard manger Clip.
Unlike the App Store, all apps on AltStore are self-hosted. Once an app has been notarized by Apple, developers can download the processed “alternative distribution packet” (ADP) and upload it to their own server. To then distribute with AltStore, a developer just needs to create a “source” — which is just a JSON file containing basic app metadata uploaded to a public URL. Users must then add this source to their AltStore, after which all apps from that source will automatically appear for them to download.
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| Read more »We’ve today received an update on Apple’s 2030 environmental goals, one of which is for the company’s entire supply-chain to be carbon neutral by that date.
The company says more than 320 suppliers – representing 95% of the company’s “direct” manufacturing spend – have made the transition to clean energy …
| Read more »Phil Schiller has told a court in an antitrust case that he doesn’t know for sure whether the App Store is profitable, and never considered the return on investment when launching it.
He’s also explained the reason that there are very few written records of decisions made around the launch of the store is because Apple co-founder Steve Jobs felt that meeting notes were unnecessary – and the company still doesn’t record minutes for meetings between senior execs …
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| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is "looking at" potential manufacturing opportunities in Indonesia following his recent meeting with the country's president.
Tim Cook with Indonesian ministers (photo: AP Photo)
During the meeting with Joko Widodo, Cook highlighted the mutual interest in boosting local manufacturing to support Indonesia's economic growth. "We talked about the president's desire to see manufacturing in the country, and it's something that we will look out," Cook later told reporters.
Indonesia has been actively seeking to attract foreign manufacturing to power its economic development, with the Widodo administration pushing to become a new hub for international business. This offers new openings for Apple as it pursues its strategy to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing, which is mainly operated by its assembly partner Foxconn.
Apple seeks to diversify its...
| Read more »Apple is intensifying its global investment in clean energy and water sustainability, advancing towards its "Apple 2030" goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by the decade's end, the company has announced.
"Clean energy and water are foundational to healthy communities and essential building blocks for a responsible business," said Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. "We're racing toward our ambitious Apple 2030 climate goal while taking on the long-term work to transform electrical grids and restore watersheds to build a cleaner future for all."Apple says it has successfully increased its clean electricity capacity to over 18 gigawatts — a threefold increase since 2020 — largely powered by solar energy projects in the U.S. and Europe. The initiatives support Apple's...
| Read more »Canada is introducing a new digital services tax starting this year, which will see foreign tech giants like Apple and Google receive tax demands for income earned in Canada but not currently taxed there.
This follows the example of several European countries, including France, Italy, and the UK – and is designed to address tax avoidance …
| Read more »If you weren’t on X/Twitter over the weekend, you missed out on the latest iPhone outrage. As first spotted by British television presenter Rachel Riley, when the word “Jerusalem” was typed using the stock keyboard, one of the suggested emojis was the Palestinian flag, which Riley and others saw as a deliberate provocation.
In her post, Riley asked Apple to “explain whether this is an intentional act by your company, or whether you have no control over rogue programmers.” Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital, though neither claim is officially recognized globally. She noted that dozens of other cities...
| Read more »Taxes, taxes — governments sure love taxes. And Canada plans to introduce a digital services tax on large technology companies such as Apple, reports Reuters.
It would raise C$5.9 billion (about US$4.3 billion) over the five years starting fiscal year 2024/25. The article says that Canada has held off for two years on approving the tax to allow for the conclusion of talks on a global treaty on taxing multinationals. Negotiations though are dragging, says Reuters. Washington opposes the plan on the grounds that it unfairly singles out U.S. firms.
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| Read more »On April 11, Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks.
According to a research and intelligence report on the Blackberry Blog, China may have been behind the attack that used “a sophisticated iOS implant,” called LightSpy. LightSpy is described as a sophisticated iOS implant, first reported in 2020 in connection with a watering-hole attack against Apple device users.
Specifically, it is a fully-featured modular surveillance toolset that primarily focuses on exfiltrating victims’ private information, including hyper-specific location data and sound recording during voice over IP (VOIP) calls. Blackberry Blog says...
| Read more »Microsoft has released OneNote for the Apple Vision Pro. The company says it will “make use of the infinite canvas of spatial computing.”
OneNote can appear side-by-side with other Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, and Teams at any scale. According to Microsoft, OneNote for Apple Vision Pro is a native app, that supports many of the features available on OneNote for iPad. These include:
° Write memos, make a digital notebook, or jot down notes.
° Highlight can’t-miss notes with Important and To Do tags.
° Secure your notes with a password and control permissions when sharing with others.
° Sync your notes to cloud (OneDrive, OneDrive for Business and SharePoint), making it easy to access your notes anywhere.
° Share ideas and your notes with friends and colleagues.
° You can go hands-free or also use a keyboard and trackpad. If using a keyboard and trackpad, just pair them with Bluetooth.
How to install Microsoft OneNote...
| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook says the tech giant is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia, as the iPhone maker explores production bases beyond its longtime stronghold of China, reports Bloomberg.
Responding to a request from Indonesia President Joko Widodo, he said Apple will look into the feasibility of local manufacturing. His comments came a day after the CEO made a similar pledge to Vietnam, already a growing source of Apple devices including AirPods.
Indonesia is an increasingly important market for iPhone sales. The IDC research group says that, last year, the Indonesian smartphone market witnessed a notable trend: Higher-priced smartphone segment (>US$...
| Read more »Taxes, taxes — governments sure love taxes. And Canada plans to introduce a digital services tax on large technology companies such as Apple, reports Reuters.
It would raise C$5.9 billion (about US$4.3 billion) over the five years starting fiscal year 2024/25. The article says that Canada has held off for two years on approving the tax to allow for the conclusion of talks on a global treaty on taxing multinationals. Negotiations though are dragging, says Reuters. Washington opposes the plan on the grounds that it unfairly singles out U.S. firms.
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| Read more »On April 11, Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks.
According to a research and intelligence report on the Blackberry Blog, China may have been behind the attack that used “a sophisticated iOS implant,” called LightSpy. LightSpy is described as a sophisticated iOS implant, first reported in 2020 in connection with a watering-hole attack against Apple device users.
Specifically, it is a fully-featured modular surveillance toolset that primarily focuses on exfiltrating victims’ private information, including hyper-specific location data and sound recording during voice over IP (VOIP) calls. Blackberry Blog says...
| Read more »Microsoft has released OneNote for the Apple Vision Pro. The company says it will “make use of the infinite canvas of spatial computing.”
OneNote can appear side-by-side with other Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, and Teams at any scale. According to Microsoft, OneNote for Apple Vision Pro is a native app, that supports many of the features available on OneNote for iPad. These include:
° Write memos, make a digital notebook, or jot down notes.
° Highlight can’t-miss notes with Important and To Do tags.
° Secure your notes with a password and control permissions when sharing with others.
° Sync your notes to cloud (OneDrive, OneDrive for Business and SharePoint), making it easy to access your notes anywhere.
° Share ideas and your notes with friends and colleagues.
° You can go hands-free or also use a keyboard and trackpad. If using a keyboard and trackpad, just pair them with Bluetooth.
How to install Microsoft OneNote...
| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook says the tech giant is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia, as the iPhone maker explores production bases beyond its longtime stronghold of China, reports Bloomberg.
Responding to a request from Indonesia President Joko Widodo, he said Apple will look into the feasibility of local manufacturing. His comments came a day after the CEO made a similar pledge to Vietnam, already a growing source of Apple devices including AirPods.
Indonesia is an increasingly important market for iPhone sales. The IDC research group says that, last year, the Indonesian smartphone market witnessed a notable trend: Higher-priced smartphone segment (>US$...
| Read more »Taxes, taxes — governments sure love taxes. And Canada plans to introduce a digital services tax on large technology companies such as Apple, reports Reuters.
It would raise C$5.9 billion (about US$4.3 billion) over the five years starting fiscal year 2024/25. The article says that Canada has held off for two years on approving the tax to allow for the conclusion of talks on a global treaty on taxing multinationals. Negotiations though are dragging, says Reuters. Washington opposes the plan on the grounds that it unfairly singles out U.S. firms.
The post Canada plans digital services taxes for big tech companies such as Apple appeared first on...
| Read more »On April 11, Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks.
According to a research and intelligence report on the Blackberry Blog, China may have been behind the attack that used “a sophisticated iOS implant,” called LightSpy. LightSpy is described as a sophisticated iOS implant, first reported in 2020 in connection with a watering-hole attack against Apple device users.
Specifically, it is a fully-featured modular surveillance toolset that primarily focuses on exfiltrating victims’ private information, including hyper-specific location data and sound recording during voice over IP (VOIP) calls. Blackberry Blog says...
| Read more »Microsoft has released OneNote for the Apple Vision Pro. The company says it will “make use of the infinite canvas of spatial computing.”
OneNote can appear side-by-side with other Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, and Teams at any scale. According to Microsoft, OneNote for Apple Vision Pro is a native app, that supports many of the features available on OneNote for iPad. These include:
° Write memos, make a digital notebook, or jot down notes.
° Highlight can’t-miss notes with Important and To Do tags.
° Secure your notes with a password and control permissions when sharing with others.
° Sync your notes to cloud (OneDrive, OneDrive for Business and SharePoint), making it easy to access your notes anywhere.
° Share ideas and your notes with friends and colleagues.
° You can go hands-free or also use a keyboard and trackpad. If using a keyboard and trackpad, just pair them with Bluetooth.
How to install Microsoft OneNote...
| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook says the tech giant is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia, as the iPhone maker explores production bases beyond its longtime stronghold of China, reports Bloomberg.
Responding to a request from Indonesia President Joko Widodo, he said Apple will look into the feasibility of local manufacturing. His comments came a day after the CEO made a similar pledge to Vietnam, already a growing source of Apple devices including AirPods.
Indonesia is an increasingly important market for iPhone sales. The IDC research group says that, last year, the Indonesian smartphone market witnessed a notable trend: Higher-priced smartphone segment (>US$...
| Read more »Taxes, taxes — governments sure love taxes. And Canada plans to introduce a digital services tax on large technology companies such as Apple, reports Reuters.
It would raise C$5.9 billion (about US$4.3 billion) over the five years starting fiscal year 2024/25. The article says that Canada has held off for two years on approving the tax to allow for the conclusion of talks on a global treaty on taxing multinationals. Negotiations though are dragging, says Reuters. Washington opposes the plan on the grounds that it unfairly singles out U.S. firms.
The post Canada plans digital services taxes for big tech companies such as Apple appeared first on...
| Read more »On April 11, Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks.
According to a research and intelligence report on the Blackberry Blog, China may have been behind the attack that used “a sophisticated iOS implant,” called LightSpy. LightSpy is described as a sophisticated iOS implant, first reported in 2020 in connection with a watering-hole attack against Apple device users.
Specifically, it is a fully-featured modular surveillance toolset that primarily focuses on exfiltrating victims’ private information, including hyper-specific location data and sound recording during voice over IP (VOIP) calls. Blackberry Blog says...
| Read more »Microsoft has released OneNote for the Apple Vision Pro. The company says it will “make use of the infinite canvas of spatial computing.”
OneNote can appear side-by-side with other Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, and Teams at any scale. According to Microsoft, OneNote for Apple Vision Pro is a native app, that supports many of the features available on OneNote for iPad. These include:
° Write memos, make a digital notebook, or jot down notes.
° Highlight can’t-miss notes with Important and To Do tags.
° Secure your notes with a password and control permissions when sharing with others.
° Sync your notes to cloud (OneDrive, OneDrive for Business and SharePoint), making it easy to access your notes anywhere.
° Share ideas and your notes with friends and colleagues.
° You can go hands-free or also use a keyboard and trackpad. If using a keyboard and trackpad, just pair them with Bluetooth.
How to install Microsoft OneNote...
| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook says the tech giant is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia, as the iPhone maker explores production bases beyond its longtime stronghold of China, reports Bloomberg.
Responding to a request from Indonesia President Joko Widodo, he said Apple will look into the feasibility of local manufacturing. His comments came a day after the CEO made a similar pledge to Vietnam, already a growing source of Apple devices including AirPods.
Indonesia is an increasingly important market for iPhone sales. The IDC research group says that, last year, the Indonesian smartphone market witnessed a notable trend: Higher-priced smartphone segment (>US$...
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