Apple turned Jetsons-style video calling into reality with FaceTime. Now the company sees personal robotics as an area worth exploration, reports Mark Gurman for Bloomberg. Is Rosey the Robot the next Jetsonian technology to become a reality?

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There’s been an iOS bug for years that gobbles up a big percentage of an iPhone’s available storage. The issue persists in iOS 17.4 and 17.5 but fortunately, there are solutions that don’t involve wiping your iPhone. Here’s how to fix the iPhone System Data storage bug.

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Apple may be planning to expand the iPhone's Battery Health menu to upcoming iPad models, based on evidence uncovered in the iPadOS 17.5 beta.

As discovered by MacRumors contributors Steve Moser and Aaron Perris, there are several new references to a Battery Health menu on the iPad within the code for the first iPadOS 17.5 beta, which was released to developers earlier this week. The menu is expected to show an iPad battery's maximum remaining capacity and cycle count.

A sample of the code strings added in the iPadOS 17.5 beta:

• "iPad must be regularly used while not connected to power to show maximum capacity."
• "This is the number of times iPad has used your battery's capacity."
• "The iPad battery is...

As of this week, Apple Vision Pro users can set up a spatial Persona, which is a new version of a Persona that's designed to make it feel like you're interfacing with other people right in the same room. We thought we'd test out the spatial Persona feature to see how it works and whether it's an improvement over the regular Persona option.

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Spatial Personas have a translucent background and include the head, hands, and top part of the torso to provide a more natural feel so that it seems like the people in the conversation are in the same physical room with one another. With spatial Personas, people can move about in their real world space, and that's reflected in...

LIFX continues to claw its way back from the grave with a pair of new indoor reveals today. The smart home lighting company first showed off an incredibly cool lineup of outdoor lights meant for bringing Siri to your patio back in February, and now it’s bringing that same attention to a pair of different light bulbs.

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The first beta of iOS 17.5 potentially references a new fourth-generation Apple Pencil, amid rumors that the accessory will be updated soon.

The beta includes a hidden code reference to a "V4" version of the Apple Pencil, according to MacRumors contributor Steve Moser:NumberOfApplePencilV1ConnectionsCount

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NumberOfApplePencilV4ConnectionsCountA new Apple Pencil is rumored to launch alongside updated iPad Pro and iPad Air models in May. Apple refers to the USB-C version of the Apple Pencil released last year as the third-generation Apple Pencil in iOS code, so the fourth-generation model would be a new version that would...

Apple is sending an email to Apple Card users today informing them of a “system error” that occurred on Monday. According to the email, this led to some Apple Card users erroneously being told they weren’t enrolled in Scheduled Payments.

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Apple launched the original iPad 14 years ago today, starting a product line that has gone on to define the tablet space and entry-level computing, spur a shift in how media is consumed, and have immense cultural impact.

The original ‌iPad‌ launched on April 3, 2010. Designed to bridge the gap between the laptop and the smartphone, the ‌iPad‌ offered a unique combination of portability, ease of use, and versatility that appealed to a wide range of consumers and professionals.

At the heart of the ‌iPad‌'s success was its sleek design and simple iOS user interface. The 9.7-inch touchscreen provided users with an immersive experience that was unmatched at the time. Its initial release boasted 16 to 64 gigabytes of storage, a 30-pin connector, Wi-Fi connectivity, and, on some models, 3G connectivity. This combination of features and the quality of its build set it apart from competitors, establishing the ‌iPad‌ as a...

Asthe Apple antitrust lawsuit begins to take shape, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) is looking at Apple’s various markets and how Apple’s customers behave within them. 

Last week the research group looked at how Apple dominates sales in the Bluetooth earbuds and smartwatch and fitness tracker markets for Apple iPhone buyers with AirPods and Apple Watch. In a new study, CIRP looked at Apple’s Services sector — especially Apple Music — which has garnered much attention as it grows rapidly and competes with a wide range of media and tech companies. 

From the report: Apple sells streaming music services through Apple Music, competing with Spotify, Pandora, and also...

Asthe Apple antitrust lawsuit begins to take shape, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) is looking at Apple’s various markets and how Apple’s customers behave within them. 

Last week the research group looked at how Apple dominates sales in the Bluetooth earbuds and smartwatch and fitness tracker markets for Apple iPhone buyers with AirPods and Apple Watch. In a new study, CIRP looked at Apple’s Services sector — especially Apple Music — which has garnered much attention as it grows rapidly and competes with a wide range of media and tech companies. 

From the report: Apple sells streaming music services through Apple Music, competing with Spotify, Pandora, and also...

A Right to Disconnect law introduced by a Californian lawmaker aims to end the tyranny of employers who expect their staff to respond 24/7 to emails, Slack alerts, text messages, and other out-of-hours notifications.

It mirrors similar laws already passed in several European countries …

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Spotify is cranking up the volume, err, subscription price, for the second time in a year. Whether it’s to cover the increased cost of licensing music or to fund future complaints against Apple, Spotify will start charging subscribers $1 to $2 more per month, depending on their plan.

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Substrate Artificial Intelligence, a Spanish artificial intelligence firm, has added former Apple employee Julien Aubert to its  large language model development team, reports Proactive Investors. He worked on the development and launch of Siri.

Aubert will collaborate with Mei Si, a professor from the Rensselaer Institute of New York, who is developing LLM models for Subgen AI, Substrate’s generative AI subsidiary. Aubert’s experience includes four years at Apple, where he contributed to the Siri virtual assistant project and roles at Zynapp, the Swedish tech start-up, and the World Food Programme of the United Nations.

Substrate has introduced the Serenity Star ecosystem through Subgen. This generative AI ecosystem offers companies access to over 100 LLMs, AI agents, and various plugins, facilitating the integration of generative AI into their operations without requiring specialized knowledge, according to Proactive...

Apple supplier TSMC has halted some chipmaking and evacuated plants after the biggest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, “raising concerns about disruptions to the global tech supply chain,” reports Bloomberg.

TSMC moved staff out of certain areas and said it’s assessing the impact of a temblor measuring 7.4 in magnitude off the east coast. Smaller local rival United Microelectronics Corp. also halted machinery at some plants and evacuated certain facilities at its hubs of Hsinchu and Tainan,  notes Bloomberg.

According to The Washington Post, the earthquake, followed by several strong aftershocks, struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday morning, killing nine people and injuring at least 963, according to Taiwan...

Apple supplier TSMC has halted some chipmaking and evacuated plants after the biggest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, “raising concerns about disruptions to the global tech supply chain,” reports Bloomberg.

TSMC moved staff out of certain areas and said it’s assessing the impact of a temblor measuring 7.4 in magnitude off the east coast. Smaller local rival United Microelectronics Corp. also halted machinery at some plants and evacuated certain facilities at its hubs of Hsinchu and Tainan,  notes Bloomberg.

According to The Washington Post, the earthquake, followed by several strong aftershocks, struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday morning, killing nine people and injuring at least 963, according to Taiwan...

Following the Apple Card savings account's rate cut to a 4.4% APY, we have updated our high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) comparison chart for U.S. residents.

4.4% is still a competitive APY compared to many other popular high-yield savings accounts, which typically offer rates between 4.25% and 5.25%.

Provider

Maximum APY*

Ally

4.25%

Discover

4.25%

American Express

4.35%

Barclays

4.35%

Capital One

4.35%

Apple (Goldman Sachs)

4.4%

Marcus (Goldman Sachs)

4.4%

Citizens Bank

4.5%

SoFi

4.6%

PNC Bank

4.65%

Synchrony

4.75%

Betterment

5%

Wealthfront

5%

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We’ve already seen at least two examples of a Vision Pro headset assisting with surgery, and another first has now been notched up in Florida.

Vision Pro was used to provide “touch-free access to the surgical setup, inventory, and procedural guides from within the sterile field of the operating room” during a shoulder replacement – specifically, a reverse one …

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Installing a third-party app store is now possible for iPhone owners in the EU – but it’s not exactly a quick-and-easy process.

It seems a safe bet that this is a deliberate move on Apple’s part to deter people from doing it – something which is likely to land the company in court on antitrust charges …

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Apple has been granted a patent for a “Band Identifier System” for the Apple Watch. It’s another indicator that the tech giant is working on “smart watchband” technology.

About the patent

In the patent, Apple notes that a variety of wearable electronic devices, including smart watches, have been developed that include components to provide a variety of functions. For example, some wearable electronic devices include one or more sensors to measure various characteristics of the user and/or the environment in which the device operates. 

Such devices may include a display to indicate the time, date, or other device features. The devices may also include accelerometers and one or more sensors that enable a user to track fitness activities and health-related characteristics, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, among other information. The devices also typically include a rechargeable battery that powers the electronics within the device, and a...

Apple has been granted a patent for a “Band Identifier System” for the Apple Watch. It’s another indicator that the tech giant is working on “smart watchband” technology.

About the patent

In the patent, Apple notes that a variety of wearable electronic devices, including smart watches, have been developed that include components to provide a variety of functions. For example, some wearable electronic devices include one or more sensors to measure various characteristics of the user and/or the environment in which the device operates. 

Such devices may include a display to indicate the time, date, or other device features. The devices may also include accelerometers and one or more sensors that enable a user to track fitness activities and health-related characteristics, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, among other information. The devices also typically include a rechargeable battery that powers the electronics within the device, and a...

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As noted by MacRumors, Apple has introduced a new firmware update for the AirPods Max. 

The firmware apparently contains bug fixes, but little else is know about what it entails. The firmware should be installed automatically when the AirPods Max is powered on and connected to an iPhone or Mac. However, You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ Max‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ firmware by following these steps:

• Connect your ‌‌‌‌‌‌AirPods to your iOS device.
• Open the Settings app.
• Tap General.
• Tap About.
• Tap ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌.
• Look at the number next to “Firmware Version.” (The new version is 6A325)

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As noted by MacRumors, Apple has introduced a new firmware update for the AirPods Max. 

The firmware apparently contains bug fixes, but little else is know about what it entails. The firmware should be installed automatically when the AirPods Max is powered on and connected to an iPhone or Mac. However, You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ Max‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ firmware by following these steps:

• Connect your ‌‌‌‌‌‌AirPods to your iOS device.
• Open the Settings app.
• Tap General.
• Tap About.
• Tap ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌.
• Look at the number next to “Firmware Version.” (The new version is 6A325)

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Aimee Carrero (“The Menu”) has joined the Jon Hamm-led Apple TV+ series “Your Friends And Neighbors” in a series regular role, reports Deadline. Details regarding her character are under wraps.

Craig Gillespie (“Physical”) is set to direct the first two episodes and executive produce the upcoming drama. Here’s how “Your Friends and Neighbors” is described: Hamm stars as Coop, a recently divorced hedge fund manager who, after being fired, resorts to stealing from the wealthy residents in his tony upstate New York suburb in order to keep his family’s lifestyle afloat. These petty crimes begin to reinvigorate him until he breaks into the wrong house at the wrong time.

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart...

Aimee Carrero (“The Menu”) has joined the Jon Hamm-led Apple TV+ series “Your Friends And Neighbors” in a series regular role, reports Deadline. Details regarding her character are under wraps.

Craig Gillespie (“Physical”) is set to direct the first two episodes and executive produce the upcoming drama. Here’s how “Your Friends and Neighbors” is described: Hamm stars as Coop, a recently divorced hedge fund manager who, after being fired, resorts to stealing from the wealthy residents in his tony upstate New York suburb in order to keep his family’s lifestyle afloat. These petty crimes begin to reinvigorate him until he breaks into the wrong house at the wrong time.

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart...

Apple has seeded the first developer betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and vision 1.2.

Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer Center. 

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Apple has seeded the first developer betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and vision 1.2.

Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer Center. 

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Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for season two of Emmy Award-winning “Jane.” 

The mission-driven series for kids and families is inspired by the work of world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. From Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson (“Dino Dana,” “Endlings,” “Ghostwriter”), Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute, the new five-episode season of “Jane” premieres globally on Friday, April 19 on Apple TV+.

Here’s how ‘Jane’ is described: Ava Louise Murchison (“Reacher”) stars as Jane Garcia, a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David, played by Mason Blomberg (“...

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for season two of Emmy Award-winning “Jane.” 

The mission-driven series for kids and families is inspired by the work of world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. From Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson (“Dino Dana,” “Endlings,” “Ghostwriter”), Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute, the new five-episode season of “Jane” premieres globally on Friday, April 19 on Apple TV+.

Here’s how ‘Jane’ is described: Ava Louise Murchison (“Reacher”) stars as Jane Garcia, a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David, played by Mason Blomberg (“...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:

° From Daring Fireball: A remark by European Union competition head Margrethe Vestager has suggested that Apple may be required to let iPhone owners delete the Photos app.

° From Reuters: Apple, Google, and other major tech companies have failed to convince a California federal court that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office unlawfully implemented a rule that reduced the number of patent-validity reviews the office considers.

° From 9to5Mac: Jon Stewart interviewed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) head Linda Kahn yesterday, saying that he’d wanted to...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:

° From Daring Fireball: A remark by European Union competition head Margrethe Vestager has suggested that Apple may be required to let iPhone owners delete the Photos app.

° From Reuters: Apple, Google, and other major tech companies have failed to convince a California federal court that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office unlawfully implemented a rule that reduced the number of patent-validity reviews the office considers.

° From 9to5Mac: Jon Stewart interviewed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) head Linda Kahn yesterday, saying that he’d wanted to...

Apple released iOS 17.5 beta 1 to developers today, after a month-long gap with zero beta releases. While iOS 17.5 beta 1 is a relatively minor update, there are a few things worth pointing out. Head below for more.

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Apple last year announced a partnership with Google to work on a new “industry specification to address unwanted tracking” after many concerns about stalkers using accessories like to silently track people. Now it seems that Apple is planning to launch these new anti-stalking features with iOS 17.5.

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In a note to clients — as noted by Apple 3.0 — the Evercore investment banking firm says that Apple  App Store revenue grew +13% in the month of March with continued growth across all categories.

The article — which requires a subscription to read — notes that the 13% growth rate in March is a deceleration from the 18% growth rate in the prior quarter, but the slowdown was not as large as some pundits feared. 

Gaming accounts for 52% of App Store revenue, so continued growth here will be key for the App Store’s ability to deliver an acceleration in 2024, according to Evercore. Gaming was up 8% in March vs. 14% in February and -1% in January. 

All other categories grew in double digits with Music showing the strongest growth. On a geographic basis, China slowed to +7% vs. +10% last month and -5% in January. US and Japan also saw modest decelerations.

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In a note to clients — as noted by Apple 3.0 — the Evercore investment banking firm says that Apple  App Store revenue grew +13% in the month of March with continued growth across all categories.

The article — which requires a subscription to read — notes that the 13% growth rate in March is a deceleration from the 18% growth rate in the prior quarter, but the slowdown was not as large as some pundits feared. 

Gaming accounts for 52% of App Store revenue, so continued growth here will be key for the App Store’s ability to deliver an acceleration in 2024, according to Evercore. Gaming was up 8% in March vs. 14% in February and -1% in January. 

All other categories grew in double digits with Music showing the strongest growth. On a geographic basis, China slowed to +7% vs. +10% last month and -5% in January. US and Japan also saw modest decelerations.

The post...

Apple is planning to release a new version of the Beats Solo 4 headphones, and hints of the refresh have been seen in both iOS updates and FCC filings in recent weeks. We've already seen the design and some of the features, with rumors pointing to support for Spatial Audio, but the headphones' full specs were today shared by 9to5Mac ahead of launch.

The Beats Solo 4 will feature longer battery life, USB-C, and better audio, with the full range of expected updates listed below.

• Custom-built 40mm transducers with better clarity and range.
• USB-C port for charging and high-resolution lossless audio.
• 3.5mm port will still be available for lossless audio.
• 50 hours...

Future iPads, iPhones, and even Macs may track the movements of your Apple Pencil with radar. Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11946996 B2) for “Ultra-accurate Object Tracking Using Radar In Multi-object Environment.”

About the patent

The patent relates generally to object sensing systems, and more particularly, to detecting and tracking one or more objects such as styluses using radar. Many types of input devices are presently available for performing operations in a computing system, such as buttons or keys, mice, trackballs, joysticks, touch sensor panels, touch screens and the like.

However, Apple says that proximity sensing systems (systems that can detect both touching and hovering objects) often require an array of sensors across a large surface area to enable object detection, and when proximity sensing arrays are placed over displays, image quality of the display can suffer. What’s more, the object detection range of proximity sensing systems...

Future iPads, iPhones, and even Macs may track the movements of your Apple Pencil with radar. Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11946996 B2) for “Ultra-accurate Object Tracking Using Radar In Multi-object Environment.”

About the patent

The patent relates generally to object sensing systems, and more particularly, to detecting and tracking one or more objects such as styluses using radar. Many types of input devices are presently available for performing operations in a computing system, such as buttons or keys, mice, trackballs, joysticks, touch sensor panels, touch screens and the like.

However, Apple says that proximity sensing systems (systems that can detect both touching and hovering objects) often require an array of sensors across a large surface area to enable object detection, and when proximity sensing arrays are placed over displays, image quality of the display can suffer. What’s more, the object detection range of proximity sensing systems...

Apple today introduced a new firmware update for AirPods Max. The new firmware is 6A325, up from the 6A324 firmware released in January.

Apple does not provide details on what features might be included in the refreshed firmware, so it is unclear what's new, and the notes often only list generic bug fixes.

Apple also does not offer instructions on how to upgrade the software on the AirPods, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air while the ‌‌AirPods‌‌ are powered on and connected to an iOS device or a Mac.

You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ Max‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ firmware by following these steps:

• Connect your ‌‌‌‌‌‌AirPods to your iOS device.
• Open the Settings app.
• Tap General.
• Tap About.
• Tap ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌.
...

The Daily Show host Jon Stewart's interview with FTC Chair Lina Khan. The conversation about Apple begins around 16:30 in the video.

Before the cancellation of The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+, Apple forbade the inclusion of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan as a guest and steered the show away from confronting issues related to artificial intelligence, according to Jon Stewart.

This isn't the first we've heard of this rift between Apple and Stewart. When the Apple TV+ show was canceled last October, reports circulated that he told his staff that creative differences over guests and topics were a factor in the decision.

The New York Times reported that both China...

Apple today released the first beta of iOS 17.5 to developers, and as expected, the update introduces support for downloading apps from developer websites in the European Union.

In iOS 17.4, Apple began allowing developers to offer their apps through alternative app marketplaces in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Apple initially intended for apps to only be available through these marketplaces, but in March, Apple said that it would in fact be adding support for downloading apps directly from websites.

To offer an app for download from a website in the European Union, developers need to meet specific criteria. Developers need to be a member of the Apple Developer Program for two continuous years or more and must have an app with more than one million first installs on iOS in the European Union in the prior year. Other requirements include...

Apple has updated its iWork apps — Pages, Keynote, and Numbers — for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone. They’re free downloads at the Mac App Store and Apple App Store.

Here are Apple’s release notes for the Pages update: 

• Press and hold the Command key to select noncontiguous words, sentences, or paragraphs
  • Streamlined in-app notifications inform you when a person joins a collaborative document for the first time
  • Preserve file format and full quality when adding HEIC photos taken on iPhone or iPad
  • Additional stability and performance improvements

Here are Apple’s release notes for the Keynote update: 

• Add a new look to your slides with the Dynamic Color, Minimalist Light, and Minimalist Dark themes
• Streamlined in-app notifications inform you when a person joins a collaborative presentation for the first time
• Preserve file format and full quality when adding HEIC photos taken on iPhone or iPad...

Apple has updated its iWork apps — Pages, Keynote, and Numbers — for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone. They’re free downloads at the Mac App Store and Apple App Store.

Here are Apple’s release notes for the Pages update: 

• Press and hold the Command key to select noncontiguous words, sentences, or paragraphs
  • Streamlined in-app notifications inform you when a person joins a collaborative document for the first time
  • Preserve file format and full quality when adding HEIC photos taken on iPhone or iPad
  • Additional stability and performance improvements

Here are Apple’s release notes for the Keynote update: 

• Add a new look to your slides with the Dynamic Color, Minimalist Light, and Minimalist Dark themes
• Streamlined in-app notifications inform you when a person joins a collaborative presentation for the first time
• Preserve file format and full quality when adding HEIC photos taken on iPhone or iPad...

Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to developers, with the software coming nearly a month after Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.4.

Registered developers can opt-in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Note that an Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.

We don't yet know what might be included in ‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.5, but if new features are found in the beta, we'll update this post.Related Roundup: macOS SonomaRelated Forum: macOS Sonoma
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Miss living on beta? All aboard the iOS 17.5 beta train. After a few too many weeks with no developer beta, Apple has released the first iOS 17.5 beta for testing. The full list of beta releases today includes Apple’s other platforms as well:

• iOS 17.5
• macOS Sonoma 14.5
• visionOS 1.1
• watchOS 10.5
• tvOS 17.5
• HomePod 17.5

Enjoy the fresh beta bits, and let us know what you find!

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Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a month after the release of watchOS 10.4.

To install the ‌watchOS 10.5 update, developers need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under "General" in Settings, and toggle on the watchOS 10 Developer Beta. An Apple ID linked to a developer account is required.

Once beta updates have been activated, watchOS 10.5 can be downloaded under the same Software Update section. To install software, an Apple Watch needs to have 50 percent battery life and it must be placed on an Apple Watch charger.

We don't yet know what's included in watchOS 10.5, but should anything new be found, we'll update this article. Related Roundup:...

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Apple is working on a new version of the popular Beats Solo on-ear headphones, and it looks like we are getting closer to a potential launch date. FCC documents for the Beats Solo 4 headphones were found today, and that typically happens in the weeks ahead of a debut.

Signs of the Beats Solo 4 were first spotted in late February, with images found in the iOS 17.4 beta. The headphones look similar to the Solo 3 headphones, but with some minor design tweaks that bring them in line with the Beats Studio Pro that came out last year.

We are expecting the Beats Solo 4 to come in three colors, including black, pink, and blue. While we don't know the full feature set, we found code that suggests they will support Spatial Audio.

The headphones are likely to adopt some of the changes that were brought to the Beats Studio Pro, including improved sound quality and a USB-C port...

Nothing makes me feel more like Zion Williamson than shooting hoops at the arcade. And while I’d love to take arcade basketball home with me, I’m not sure that’s the best investment. Fortunately, Apple Vision Pro has quickly become the best way to turn any space into an arcade basketball arena.

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Higher-end Apple Watch Series 9 models are headlining today’s best deals. You can save $257 on stainless steel styles alongside iPad mini 6 from $400. Plus, Anker’s new 15W Qi2 Magnetic Charger sees its first discount down to $20. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Vision Pro’s greatest contribution to humankind in year one may just be inspiring the iOS 18 redesign everyone wants. Our friends at MacRumors have published what they describe as an “iPhone frame template from an anonymous source who claims they obtained it from an iOS engineer.” It could be nothing, or it could be the first glimpse at a return to realism in iPhone software design.

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We are announcing two important updates for users of Copilot for Microsoft 365. First, we are bringing priority access to the GPT-4 Turbo model to work with both web and work data. Second, later this month we are bringing expanded image generation capabilities in Microsoft Designer.

The post Bringing the latest capabilities to Copilot for Microsoft 365 customers appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

The final Anker Qi2 releases that were first shown off at CES 2024 are beginning to ship. We’ve seen a handful of the company’s new 15W chargers already debut, but today, the brand’s new 3-in-1 charging stands hit store shelves, complete with 15W magnetic power pads and Apple Watch fast charging.

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Apple today announced that Spatial Personas are now available for all Vision Pro users in a public beta.

Apple previewed Spatial Personas at WWDC last year. Unlike the existing Personas feature, which is confined to a tile and facial expressions only, Spatial Personas allow Vision Pro users to "break out of the familiar FaceTime tile and feel more present, like they are gathered in the same physical space." They feature a transparent background and are able to show body language and additional movement such as hand gestures for a more lifelike experience.

I tried Spatial Persona on Apple Vision Pro yesterday. I watched a movie trailer with several other Personas in Apple TV, examined a 3D jet turbine in JigSpace, collaborated on a whiteboard in Freemform, and played Hearts in Game Room.

It was pretty...

Apple's Beats brand is known for participating in collaborations with various designers and others for special editions of Beats earphones and headphones, and the latest partnership is with luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga for a unique version of Beats Fit Pro.

The Beats x Alo Special Edition Beats Fit Pro come in a standard matte black color but with pearlized Beats "b" logos on both earbuds and a debossed Alo logo on the right earbud. The case is where the unique design is more immediately apparent, as it features a high-gloss coating with shimmering sparkles on the exterior and a reflective chrome-like finish with Beats and Alo logos on the interior of the lid."The Beats x Alo collaboration felt truly predestined as both Los Angeles hometown brands have made a lasting impact on fitness and culture," said Chris Thorne, Beats CMO. "Beats and Alo have a shared passion for high-performance products that allow our customers to express their unique and distinct personalities....

Apple's upcoming watchOS 11 update will drop support for 2018's Apple Watch Series 4, according to iPhoneSoft.

After five years of receiving the latest software updates, Apple Watch Series 3 lost support upon the release of watchOS 9 in 2022. Last year's watchOS 10 update was compatible with all of the same Apple Watch models as watchOS 9, but a new rumor claims that watchOS 11 will drop support for the oldest currently supported Apple smartwatch: the Apple Watch Series 4. The full device compatibility list for watchOS 11 is said to be as follows:

• Apple Watch Series 5 (2019)
• Apple Watch Series 6 (2020)
• Apple Watch Series 7 (2021)
• Apple Watch Series 8 (2022)
• Apple Watch Series 9 (2023)
• Apple Watch SE (first generation, 2020)
• Apple Watch SE (second generation, 2022)
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eXeX, which specializes in artificial intelligence enhanced surgical logistics software, says it’s achieved a world first by successfully utilizing the Apple Vision Pro in organizing and managing a Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. 

This marks the first-ever use of Apple’s spatial computing headset in a procedure of this kind, setting a new benchmark for technological innovation in surgery, according to G. Russell Huffman, MD, MPH of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.

He performed the procedure, which took place at AdventHealth Surgery Center Innovation Tower in Orlando, Florida. eXeX’s technology platform played a crucial role in the surgery, demonstrating the exceptional adaptability and potential of spatial computing applications in complex surgical environments, he added.

AdventHealth Surgery Center Innovation Tower and eXeX partnered in 2023 to introduce spatial computing and artificial intelligence technology to...

Apple has announced that beta spatial Persona support is coming to Apple Vision Pro starting later today. The feature expands on the existing Persona feature of Vision Pro, but with an even more human-like experience.

Spatial Personas allow Vision Pro users to “break out of the familiar FaceTime tile and feel more present, like they are gathered in the same physical space.”

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A remark by EU competition head Margrethe Vestager has suggested that Apple may be required to let iPhone owners delete the Photos app.

While this possibility hasn’t previously been raised, Vestager mentioned in a brief speech that this was one of the things Apple had failed to do in its DMA response – and it would obviously involve a massive change to the way iOS works …

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Cases purportedly designed for the fourth-generation iPhone SE have emerged online, further corroborating rumors that the device will feature a complete redesign to bring it in line with 2022's iPhone 14.

Screenshots of a video shared on X by the leaker known as "Majin Bu" validate reports that the fourth-generation ‌iPhone SE‌ will feature an iPhone 14-like all-screen design with a notch housing a TrueDepth camera array for Face ID, but with a single rear camera module like the current model. The images show a soft gel case around an aluminum mold engraved with the text "‌iPhone‌ SE4." The current ‌iPhone SE‌ has an ‌iPhone‌ 8-like design with large top and bottom...

Apple favors podcasts in its "Browse" tab that participate in its subscriptions program, according to Semafor.

To be featured at the top of Apple Podcasts' Browse tab, creators simply have to submit a form to Apple, but the report noted that, last week, five of the first seven shows in the "Browse" carousel in the ‌Apple Podcasts‌ app were participants in ‌Apple Podcasts‌ Subscriptions.

Apple launched podcast subscriptions in 2021, allowing creators to offer premium content to their audience, such as bonus episodes and exclusive segments, in exchange for a small subscription fee. Apple, in return, takes up to a 30 percent cut of the revenue generated from these subscriptions.

One executive at an independent podcast told Semafor that Apple explicitly said to them that podcast...

Apple’s services segment is likely to capture one-fourth of the company’s total revenue in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Apple 360 service. 

2025 will also mark the year when services revenue crosses the $100-billion-per-year mark for the first time, adds the research group. Further, the company should breach the $400-billion revenue mark for the first time in 2024, supported by the growth of its hardware and services segments.

Commenting on recent legal and regulatory issues faced by Apple in the U.S. and European Union, Research Director Jeff Fieldhack said, “We know there is risk, but it is early stages right now. So, we are not expecting any impact to monetization of the ...

Apple Podcasts promotes podcasts in its “Browse” tab that participate in its subscriptions program, according to Semafor.

Last week, five of the first seven podcasts promoted on the “browse” carousel in the Apple Podcasts app were participating in Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, the program the tech company rolled out in 2021 for shows to monetize bonus episodes, segments, and other content.

An executive at an independent podcast told Semafor that in recent months, when they asked the company how they could be promoted in the carousel, Apple leaders suggested that the show participate in the platform’s new subscription program. Another podcast exec told the publication that while Apple Podcasts Subscriptions wasn’t a huge moneymaker for them, it was worth participating for the benefit of the podcast feed placement.

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Apple...

Apple Podcasts promotes podcasts in its “Browse” tab that participate in its subscriptions program, according to Semafor.

Last week, five of the first seven podcasts promoted on the “browse” carousel in the Apple Podcasts app were participating in Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, the program the tech company rolled out in 2021 for shows to monetize bonus episodes, segments, and other content.

An executive at an independent podcast told Semafor that in recent months, when they asked the company how they could be promoted in the carousel, Apple leaders suggested that the show participate in the platform’s new subscription program. Another podcast exec told the publication that while Apple Podcasts Subscriptions wasn’t a huge moneymaker for them, it was worth participating for the benefit of the podcast feed placement.

About Apple Podcasts

Apple...

After adding 50 movies to its Apple TV+ back catalog (well, for a limited time) last month, Apple has now added another 50 films.

They include: 42, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Armageddon, Arrival, Bridesmaids, Bridge of Spies, Clueless, Contagion, Crazy Rich Asians, Crazy Stupid Love, Dunkirk, Forest Gump, Free State of Jones, Ghostbusters, Inception, John Wick, John Wick 2, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Sherlock Holmes, Taken, The Departed, The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II, The Heat, The Italian Job, The Town, Transformers, and Transformers: Dark of the Moon. And “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” is available in 3D on the Apple Vision Pro. 

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku...

Nearly 300 current and former Apple employees have published an open letter alleging that several retail and corporate employees of the company have been disciplined or “wrongfully terminated” for expressing support for Palestinian people through pins, bracelets, or keffiyeh, according to Wired.

The group, which calls itself Apples4Ceasefire, is planning a protest outside Apple’s retail store in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Saturday. In a podcast published last week with media outlet Palestine in America, the group alleges a Palestinian retail employee at that location was wrongly fired for wearing clothing and accessories showing support for Palestinian people. 

The Apples4Ceasefire letter wants Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives to acknowledge the many deaths in Gaza from Israel’s assault on the territory in...

Nearly 300 current and former Apple employees have published an open letter alleging that several retail and corporate employees of the company have been disciplined or “wrongfully terminated” for expressing support for Palestinian people through pins, bracelets, or keffiyeh, according to Wired.

The group, which calls itself Apples4Ceasefire, is planning a protest outside Apple’s retail store in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Saturday. In a podcast published last week with media outlet Palestine in America, the group alleges a Palestinian retail employee at that location was wrongly fired for wearing clothing and accessories showing support for Palestinian people. 

The Apples4Ceasefire letter wants Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives to acknowledge the many deaths in Gaza from Israel’s assault on the territory in...

The Apple Card’s high-yield savings account is receiving its first-ever interest rate decrease, reports MacRumors.

Starting on April 3, the Apple Card savings account’s annual percentage yield (APY) will be lowered to 4.4%, according to data on Apple’s backend discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The account currently has a 4.5% APY.

MacRumors says that 4.4% will still be a competitive rate compared to many other popular high-yield savings accounts, which typically offer rates between 4.25% and 5.25%.

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The Apple Card’s high-yield savings account is receiving its first-ever interest rate decrease, reports MacRumors.

Starting on April 3, the Apple Card savings account’s annual percentage yield (APY) will be lowered to 4.4%, according to data on Apple’s backend discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The account currently has a 4.5% APY.

MacRumors says that 4.4% will still be a competitive rate compared to many other popular high-yield savings accounts, which typically offer rates between 4.25% and 5.25%.

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:

° From MacRumors: Apple has added a handful of devices to its public-facing vintage and obsolete products list, including some older iPhone and iPad models.

° From AppleInsider: Projecting that Apple’s annual revenue will decline in 2024, investment firm Loop Capital says iPhone demand is too soft.

° From The Mac Observer: There’s now a new Apple website dedicated to learning some of the basics for developing with Swift, Apple’s programming language.

° From...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:

° From MacRumors: Apple has added a handful of devices to its public-facing vintage and obsolete products list, including some older iPhone and iPad models.

° From AppleInsider: Projecting that Apple’s annual revenue will decline in 2024, investment firm Loop Capital says iPhone demand is too soft.

° From The Mac Observer: There’s now a new Apple website dedicated to learning some of the basics for developing with Swift, Apple’s programming language.

° From...

Well, this is a swift kick in the tenders if you’re an AT&T iPhone customer. More than two years after a hack, the wireless company has finally begun resetting passcodes for customers following the intrusion. Most of the compromised passcodes belong to some 65.4 million current and former AT&T customers. However, the company has reset […]

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One of Apple’s lead designers for Safari has departed the company to join The Browser Company. The news was announced today by Josh Miller, CEO of The Browser Company.

The Browser Company is the company behind the increasingly popular Arc web browser, which claims to offer “a calmer, more personal” internet browsing experience.

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Apple plans to release lower-cost AirPods later this year, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers companies within Apple's supply chain.

In a research note today with investment firm Haitong International Securities, Pu said a Foxconn subsidiary will be one of the suppliers of the lower-cost AirPods. Pu said Foxconn will ramp up AirPods assembly at a factory in India in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously said Apple plans to release two fourth-generation AirPods models in September or October, including entry-level and mid-tier models. He said both models will feature a new design with better fit, improved sound quality, and an updated charging case with a USB-C port, while the mid-tier model will also feature active noise cancellation and a speaker for Find My location tracking. It is unclear if the lower-priced AirPods and the entry-...

There’s a lot coming to Apple TV+ in April. From detective dramas to historical fiction to political documentaries, and more, here’s what to watch on Apple’s streaming service this month.

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Nearly one year after it launched in the U.S., the Apple Card's high-yield savings account will be receiving its first-ever interest rate decrease.

Starting on April 3, the Apple Card savings account's annual percentage yield (APY) will be lowered to 4.4%, according to data on Apple's backend discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The account currently has a 4.5% APY.

4.4% will still be a competitive rate compared to many other popular high-yield savings accounts, which typically offer rates between 4.25% and 5.25%.

When the Apple Card's savings account first became available, it offered an APY of 4.15%. The rate then increased three times, first to 4.25%, then to 4.35%, and finally to 4.5%. The drop to 4.4% will be the first time the rate has gone down.

Apple launched its savings...

This week's Do You Use It? poll asks how often you use the macOS versioning feature, which was in the news recently due to a bug in macOS 14.4 Sonoma.

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AT&T this week is letting customers and former customers know about a major data leak, and it is sending out emails and resetting passcodes to prevent unauthorized account access.

7.6 million customers and 65.4 million former customers have had their passcodes stolen and have had sensitive data leaked. AT&T claims that there was no unauthorized access to its systems resulting in the theft of the data set, with the information obtained several years ago.

Back in 2021, a hacking group said that it had stolen information on 70 million AT&T customers. AT&T at the time said that it had not suffered a breach, and the company still insists that the data did not come from its systems. Customer information leaked includes names, addresses, birth dates, AT&T account numbers, phone numbers, email addresses, and social security numbers, along with passcodes.

The data was not made...

Over the years, Apple has vastly expanded the Health app on iPhone with ways toa\ track weight, fitness, and much more. Earlier this year, we broke down the best smart scales for syncing weight with an iPhone. And with iPadOS 17, the Health app is also now on iPad.

Another measurement that can integrate with Apple’s Health app is blood pressure. Here are some of the current options on the market for syncing blood pressure with the Health app on your iPhone.

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Apple researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can understand ambiguous references to on-screen entities as well as conversational and background context, enabling more natural interactions with voice assistants, according to a paper published on Friday — as noted by VentureBeat.

The system, called ReALM (Reference Resolution As Language Modeling), leverages large language models to convert the complex task of reference resolution — including understanding references to visual elements on a screen — into a pure language modeling problem. This allows ReALM to achieve substantial performance gains compared to existing methods, according to VentureBeat.

Here are some notes of interest from Apple’s research paper: Human speech typically contains ambiguous references such as “they” or “that”, whose meaning is obvious (to other humans) given the context. Being able to understand context,...

Apple researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can understand ambiguous references to on-screen entities as well as conversational and background context, enabling more natural interactions with voice assistants, according to a paper published on Friday — as noted by VentureBeat.

The system, called ReALM (Reference Resolution As Language Modeling), leverages large language models to convert the complex task of reference resolution — including understanding references to visual elements on a screen — into a pure language modeling problem. This allows ReALM to achieve substantial performance gains compared to existing methods, according to VentureBeat.

Here are some notes of interest from Apple’s research paper: Human speech typically contains ambiguous references such as “they” or “that”, whose meaning is obvious (to other humans) given the context. Being able to understand context,...

If you’re having problems accessing Meta’s Instagram and Threads apps today, you’re not alone. Both services appear to be suffering from an outage that affects your ability to post and interact with content.

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Siri has recently been attempting to describe images received in Messages when using CarPlay or the announce notifications feature. In typical Siri fashion, the feature is inconsistent and with mixed results.

Nevertheless, Apple forges ahead with the promise of AI. In a newly published research paper, Apple’s AI gurus describe a system in which Siri can do much more than try to recognize what’s in an image. The best part? It thinks one of its models for doing this benchmarks better than ChatGPT 4.0.

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With iOS 17.4, Apple began supporting alternative app marketplaces in the European Union, and the first of these stores will be launching soon to give consumers new ways to install apps without having to use the App Store.

Developer Riley Testut, known for Game Boy Advance emulator GBA4iOS, is working on AltStore, one of several alternative app marketplaces. As noted by TechCrunch, app marketplaces like AltStore will be able to monetize in ways that aren't currently possible. AltStore will accept payment through Patreon rather than making money through paid apps or ads.

To use the first AltStore apps developed by Testut, customers will need to pledge $1 to $3 per month through Patreon. Video game emulator Delta will...

In a Jan. 21, 2020 iMore article, Joseph Keller made an interesting argument for a 15-inch iPad Pro AND a 27-incher. However, the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) has discovered that Apple thinks such tablets would be too small and plans to introduce a super-sized iPad Pro.

Sources tell me that the iPad Pro Maxed Out Max will measure 60 inches. You’ll be able to not only use it as the world’s largest tablet, but it can double as a screen for a Mac or as a touch-enabled table.

“Folks really like the iPhone Pro Max and the 16-inch MacBook Pro, so we figured if we’re going to biggie up the iPad, we weren’t going to do it half-heartedly,” Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, tells Apple World Today.

The iPad Pro Maxed Out Max will go on sale for $5,999 starting May 1. Apple will also sell the Apple Log accessory, an embiggended (two foot) version of the Apple...

In a Jan. 21, 2020 iMore article, Joseph Keller made an interesting argument for a 15-inch iPad Pro AND a 27-incher. However, the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) has discovered that Apple thinks such tablets would be too small and plans to introduce a super-sized iPad Pro.

Sources tell me that the iPad Pro Maxed Out Max will measure 60 inches. You’ll be able to not only use it as the world’s largest tablet, but it can double as a screen for a Mac or as a touch-enabled table.

“Folks really like the iPhone Pro Max and the 16-inch MacBook Pro, so we figured if we’re going to biggie up the iPad, we weren’t going to do it half-heartedly,” Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, tells Apple World Today.

The iPad Pro Maxed Out Max will go on sale for $5,999 starting May 1. Apple will also sell the Apple Log accessory, an embiggended (two foot) version of the Apple...

CarPlay is Apple’s feature that brings communication and entertainment functions to the built-in screen in your car using iPhone apps. The feature appears on a lot of and new cars that you can buy today.

As CarPlay support is now available from most manufacturers, we’re also seeing more CarPlay apps. Once you install these apps on your iPhone, they appear on your CarPlay-enabled display when you connect your iPhone. Read on for the growing list of iPhone apps that support CarPlay.

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Apple's 64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 has dropped to a new all-time low price today on Amazon, available for $375.00 in Starlight, down from $499.00. Amazon provides an estimated delivery date between this Wednesday, April 3 and Saturday, April 6 if you order today.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

This is now the best price we've ever tracked on the iPad mini 6, and it beats the previous low tracked over the holidays by about $5. Right now, only Amazon has the Starlight color at this price, but you can get the three other colors for $99 off with an on-page coupon.

$124 OFFiPad mini 6 (64GB Wi-Fi) for $375.00

Apple's iPad mini 6 was...

Apple launched the new M3 MacBook Air last month, offering more powerful performance, a more durable Midnight finish, and other upgrades. In a new interview this week, Apple product marketing exec Evan Buyze offered an interesting look at how Apple optimizes the MacBook Air for travel – specifically on a plane.

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These deals are no joke. You can bring home a 15-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of memory at the all-time low of $1,499 – or $400 off today. Apple’s iPhone 14 Plus is an even better value as it falls to $540, and the beloved Lutron Aurora smart bulb dimmer switch is finally on sale for the first time in ages at $33...

Apple has yet to release the first beta of iOS 17.5 for the iPhone, but two changes are already expected with the upcoming software update.

iOS 17.5 will likely allow iPhone users in the EU to download apps directly from the websites of eligible developers, and the update might include some changes to how Apple ID recovery contacts work. More details about these potential changes follow.

Web Distribution

Apple recently announced that eligible developers will soon be able to distribute their iOS apps to EU users directly from a website they own. Apple said this new "Web Distribution" feature will be available starting "later this spring" with an upcoming software update for the iPhone, which presumably refers to iOS 17.5.

"Web Distribution" will be limited to larger developers based in the EU. To qualify for this distribution method, Apple says the developer...

Apple today added a handful of devices to its public-facing vintage and obsolete products list, including some older iPhone and iPad models.

Apple now considers the iPhone 6 Plus to be "obsolete" worldwide, meaning that Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers no longer offer repairs or other hardware service for the device. Apple says it considers a product "obsolete" once seven years have passed since the company last distributed it for sale.

Apple launched the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in September 2014, with key features including larger screens than previous models and Apple Pay support. Apple discontinued the iPhone 6 Plus in September 2016, but the iPhone 6 remained available through resellers in select countries for a few more years, so it is not yet considered "obsolete."

On the software side, iOS 13 dropped support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in 2019.

As for the iPad,...

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Apple TV+’s “Invasion” is rounding out its Season 3 cast with Ashton Sanders (“Moonlight,” “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”) and Eric Lange (“Perry Mason,” “Escape at Dannemora”) who will tackle major recurring roles, reports Deadline.

They join the ensemble cast that includes Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Billy Barratt, Azhy Robertson, Tara Moayedi, Enver Gjokaj, Shane Zaza, and Erika Alexander.

About Invasion

From Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy Award-nominated producer Simon Kinberg, who serves as showrunner, and David Weil, “Invasion” is a character-driven science fiction drama series that follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. 

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens...

Apple TV+’s “Invasion” is rounding out its Season 3 cast with Ashton Sanders (“Moonlight,” “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”) and Eric Lange (“Perry Mason,” “Escape at Dannemora”) who will tackle major recurring roles, reports Deadline.

They join the ensemble cast that includes Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Billy Barratt, Azhy Robertson, Tara Moayedi, Enver Gjokaj, Shane Zaza, and Erika Alexander.

About Invasion

From Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy Award-nominated producer Simon Kinberg, who serves as showrunner, and David Weil, “Invasion” is a character-driven science fiction drama series that follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. 

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens...