Tuesday March 19
03:15
Rumor: Apple, Google in negotiations for Apple to...
Apple may be considering a licensing deal to incorporate Google’s controversial Gemini generative AI technology into iOS to help improve Siri. Apple has now regularly been reported to be planning an AI improvement for Siri and to launch an iOS with much more integrated and prominent AI at WWDC 2024. A report from Bloomberg claims […]
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03:09
What To Do About Carrier Voicemail on iPhone: 3...
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Apple @ Work Podcast: A brief history of the Mac at...
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03:00
Rumor: Apple could ship next-gen iPads in April
Apple’s updated iPad Pro models, complete with OLED displays, could begin shipping to customers as early as April, according to information shared by Ross Young, CEO of display industry research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants. This rumor has also been somewhat confirmed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who stated that the new tablets might not ship […]
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01:15
How To Optimize XProtect High Memory Usage on macOS...
Monday March 18
23:52
Is AppleCare Worth It for iPad in 2024?
22:51
Fix: Printer Not Working After Updating to macOS...
20:16
How to use Collaborative Playlists for Apple Music
A promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here's how you and your friends can make the most of it.
Originally promised alongside the debut of iOS 17, this Apple Music-centric feature didn't actually show up until iOS 17.3, but it allows friends and family who subscribe to Apple Music to create playlists where they all contribute. It's a great way to share your favorite music, and discover some great new artists and songs.
To really make this feature work to its fullest potential, there are a few simple guidelines you should know, both on the technical side and the personal side.
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18:42
Do You Use It? Podcast Apps
This week’s Do You Use It? poll asks what podcast app you prefer, Apple’s Podcasts or one from an independent developer. Or do you not listen to podcasts at all?
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16:38
Review: Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K display – a good...
16:34
NVIDIA's shared VR environment technology is...
A combination of technologies from NVIDIA involving Omniverse Cloud APIs will soon let enterprise developers interact with fully rendered 3D digital twins streamed to Apple Vision Pro.
NVIDIA cloud streaming brings complex digital twins to Apple Vision Pro
You may know NVIDIA for its graphics cards or game streaming service, but the company also develops applications for enterprise use. A new software framework built with Omniverse Cloud APIs lets developers send OpenUSD scenes from their applications to the NVIDIA Graphics Delivery Network, which can stream the content to Apple Vision Pro.
That was a lot of technical jargon and industry terms that can be summed up like this — enterprise NVIDIA developers will be able to upload their work to the cloud and stream it to Apple Vision Pro without running it on the local...
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15:16
Follow These Steps to Clear Space on Your Mac
Apple no longer makes it easy to tell precisely how much free space is available on your Mac, but you know when you don’t have enough. Adam Engst offers (and explains) 21 simple steps to clear space quickly.
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14:51
When will Apple release the new iPad Pro? Here’s...
Apple’s new iPad Pro models are highly-anticipated and have been described as the biggest update to the devices since 2018. Over the last several weeks, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about when these new iPad Pros will actually be released. Here’s everything we know…
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14:42
Apple calls 128GB 'lots of storage' in new...
The entry 128GB storage tier for iPhone 15 hasn't stopped Apple from claiming its latest models have "lots of storage for lots of photos."
128GB doesn't cut it when many popular apps bloat to 10GB or more
There was a time when 128GB could fit the entire catalog of video games in existence, but as time passed, storage needs increased. However, as we approach four years with the 128GB base storage, it is clear that it isn't quite enough despite what Apple's latest ad might say.
The short 30-second ad shows a man considering deleting some of his photos, but they cry out "don't let go" as the song with the same title plays. The message — iPhone 15 has "lots of storage for lots of photos."
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14:29
Security Bite: Here’s what malware your Mac can...
Ever wonder what malware can your Mac detect and remove without any third-party software? Recently, security researchers have correlated some bizarre macOS YARA rules used by the built-in XProtect suite with their public names. Here’s what malware it looks for…
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13:53
Apple’s newest iPhone 15 ad says you’ll never have...
Apple’s new iPhone 15 ad focuses on storage, of all things. “Lots of storage for lots of photos,” Apple says. “iPhone 15 with storage stating at 128GB.”
The gist of the video? You’ll never have to delete your photos or videos thanks to the iPhone 15’s ample storage.
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13:27
9to5Mac Daily: March 18, 2024 – Apple/Google AI...
13:20
Apple looking for a solution to prevent the Core...
During a workshop event in the European Union today, Apple shed new light on how the Core Technology Fee plays into its compliance with the Digital Markets Act. In particular, the company acknowledged concerns that the CTF could ultimately end up bankrupting small developers who have a free app go viral.
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13:06
USB hubs, printers, Java, and more seemingly broken...
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A couple of weeks ago, Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.4 with the usual list of bug fixes, security patches, and a couple of minor new features. Since then, users and companies have been complaining of a long list of incompatibilities, mostly concerning broken external accessories like USB hubs and printers but also extending to software like Java.
MacRumors has a good rundown of the list of issues, which has been steadily getting longer as people have run into more problems. It started with reports of malfunctioning USB hubs, sourced from users on...
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12:56
Apple may hire Google to power new iPhone AI...
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On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Apple is in talks to license Google's Gemini model to power AI features like Siri in a future iPhone software update coming later in 2024, according to people familiar with the situation. Apple has also reportedly conducted similar talks with ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
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12:47
Apple says 'stay tuned' to free app...
The Core Technology Fee as it exists today in the European Union could bankrupt a developer making free apps — but Apple said that they are working on a solution to prevent that.
iPhone wouldn't be where it is today with free apps
The EU hopes to combat alleged monopoly practices with the Digital Markets Act. It requires companies like Apple to allow developers to create alternative app marketplaces, use external payment options, and many other changes.
Apple's compliance with the law has been under heavy scrutiny, especially a portion called the Core Technology Fee. The concern is that Apple has prevented anyone without millions in the bank from operating under the EU's new laws.
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11:38
OLED iPad Pros still expected in March, with April...
A report claims the OLED iPad Pro may not ship until April, while also backing earlier rumors that the 12.9-inch iPad Air is on the way.
Final Cut Pro on an iPad Pro
The rumor mill has discussed major changes to both the iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups, with the former gaining a larger 12.9 option and the latter moving from miniLED to OLED. However, a supply chain report indicates that the actual release of some products to the public may not happen quickly after their introduction.
In a note from Display Supply Chain Consultants seen by AppleInsider, OLED production for 11.1-inch panels has hit upon problems, causing changes in supplier.
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11:19
iOS 18’s new AI features: Everything we know so far
2024 is shaping up to be the “Year of AI” for Apple, with big updates planned for iOS 18 and more. The rumors – and Tim Cook himself – make it clear that there are new AI features for Apple’s platforms in the works. Here’s everything we know about the ways Apple is exploring AI features…
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11:00
MagSafe Monday: ESR for Qi2 15W MagSafe car mount...
Oddly enough, wireless charging is one of my top use cases for MagSafe. Some of my earliest MagSafe accessories have been wireless chargers in the car. I don’t have long commutes every day, so I am frequently in and out of the car. The friction of plugging up a charger every time I got into the car was something I was happy to give up. I’ve tried various car chargers with varying degrees of success over the years, but I believe I’ve found the perfect one with the ESR for .
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10:04
Why the M1 MacBook Air is the best Mac value ever
The MacBook Air lineup is stronger than ever right now, but maybe not for the reasons you think. Yes, the M2 and M3 MacBook Air are great computers. But do you know what’s also a great computer? The M1 MacBook Air, especially when it’s available for under $700.
In fact, it’s probably the best Mac value ever.
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09:52
11.1-inch OLED iPad supply lags behind larger...
Anyone ready for new iPads? New iPad Air and iPad Pro hardware is expected to be unveiled any day now. This includes a more affordable 12.9-inch display with the iPad Air expected to add a larger option. We also expect to see the first iPads OLED screen technology to deliver deeper black levels like the iPhone and Apple Watch.
A new report from DSCC may add color on when to expect new iPads to ship. The analyst firm also gives us an idea of what to expect with the iPad Pro supply mix at launch.
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09:24
Best smart scales with iPhone sync for Apple’s...
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.
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09:02
Apple is already being wierdly criticized for an AI...
Apple is in the best position to make a difference in the public perception of Artificial Intelligence and how it's used at home, on mobile, and everywhere — and the regular folks that routinely peddle false narratives about the company are already taking poorly-aimed potshots at the company and the effort like they always have.
Apple's WWDC is just a couple months away
So far, 2024 has already seen the splashy debut launch of Apple Vision Pro and a quieter refresh of Macs and iPads using Apple's latest M3 chips. And, in January, Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear that the company will debut something big with generative AI in 2024, likely at the 2024 WWDC.
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08:48
Apple pushes back on criticism, says it’s fully...
08:45
M1 MacBook Air is as low as $613 in today’s best...
08:35
Grab Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch for $1,...
Matching the all-time best price, B&H has Apple's Space Black 14-inch MacBook Pro on sale for $1,749.
Get Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,749.
The standard M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro has an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU. It's also equipped with 18GB of unified memory and 512GB of SSD storage, making it an attractive spec at $1,999 — but even more enticing at the current $250 discount.
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08:29
Apple researchers reveal new AI breakthrough for...
In a new paper published this month, Apple researchers reveal that they have developed new methods for training large language models using both text and visual information. According to Apple’s researchers, this represents a way to obtain state-of-the-art results.
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07:55
Leaker casts doubt on 12.9-inch iPad Air 6 rumors as...
The sixth-generation iPad Air may not be as much of an upgrade as expected, as a leaker claims there are few design changes and that a larger variant may not see a release.
iPad Air 5
Rumors over recent months have claimed a number of changes will be happening to the iPad Air in its early 2024 update. In a Monday tweet, one prominent leaker has poured water on some of those expectations.
In X posts on Monday morning, "ShrimpApplePro" writes that the iPad Air 6 doesn't "seem to have a significant redesign," with the exception of a landscape front-facing camera.
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07:45
Apple protests criticism that it's not...
Apple has told an official hearing of the European Commission that it has fully complied with the new Digital Markets Act, despite complaints from rivals.
Apple claims that it is in compliance with EU DMA
Now that the Digital Markets Act is fully in force in the European Union, EU regulators have the power to investigate compliance and, if necessary, fine Big Tech companies who are in breach of the new laws. In a hearing at the European Commission, Apple has been putting its position and refuting criticisms from rivals.
According to Reuters, the European Commission's hearing was a day-long event that featured Apple alongside rivals as well as app developers and business users. Apple's...
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07:41
Apple Slated to Launch iPad Air and OLED iPad Pro...
07:37
Four years after launch, Apple Arcade is here to...
Over four years after its debut, Apple Arcade has beaten the expectations of critics, and Apple Arcade chief Alex Rofman believes Apple's strategy for the service will continue to do so for a while longer.
Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade is soon to hit its fifth anniversary. It started off on shaky footing with naysayers believing it wouldn't survive for long.
Like it or not, it has become a fantastic value for gamers on Apple platforms. It's an even better one when combined with an Apple One subscription, and shared across and entire family's devices.
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07:21
CSA's Chris LaPre joins HomeKit Insider to talk...
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, the CSA's Chris LaPre joins to talk about Matter, Apple Home, and the future of the smart home.
HomeKit Insider Podcast
Most of this week's episode is a conversation with Chris LaPre, Head of Technology at the Connectivity Standards Alliance. The CSA is the member-led organization responsible for Zigbee and Matter.
Our far-reaching discussion touches on the evolution of Matter and Apple Home, what new device categories we'll see, and what may be coming down the line with Matter 1.2 which added support for several new device categories, including robotic vacuum cleaners.
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06:44
NCAA March Madness Live app adds Vision Pro...
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How To Listen to Apple Podcasts on Android
05:59
iOS 17.4.1 for iPhone coming soon with bug fixes
Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.4.1, which will come with the build number 21E235. There’s no word on what’s new in iOS 17.4.1, but the update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features.
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05:39
MacBook Air, MacBook Pro ultimate buyer's guide...
Apple's March introduction of the M3 MacBook Air collection has changed the MacBook purchasing equation. Here's what portable Mac you should consider for just about any budget in spring 2024.
Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
After updating its MacBook Pro lineup in October, Apple's spring launches focused on the MacBook Air range. It was the turn of the 13-inch MacBook Air and 15-inch MacBook Air to gain the M3 chip and the all-important performance boost.
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05:11
Apple previews new Shanghai store ahead of Thursday...
Apple has shown off a first look at its new Apple Jing'an store, its eighth in Shanghai, as it prepares to open on March 21, 2024.
Apple Jing'an (Source: Apple)
Following a teasing "opening soon" notice on its website, Apple has now officially announced that Apple Jing'an will open at 7pm local time on March 21, 2024. The news was announced in a press statement and the store's own site confirms the details of the opening.
"We're thrilled to open Apple Jing'an," Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's senior vice president of Retail, said in a statement, "a store that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern and perfectly complements this historic neighborhood in Shanghai."
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05:10
Apple's iPad refresh rumored to arrive on March...
Following the release of the M3 MacBook Air lineup earlier in March, the iPad update covering new iPad Pro and iPad Air models is now rumored to arrive on March 26.
iPad Pros
Rumors about a spring launch initially reported about an event, but Apple's website and press release-based update of the MacBook Air proved that theory partially wrong. While iPads were wrongly rumored to arrive at around the same time, they may still show up before the end of March.
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03:19
Best Checkbook Apps for Mac- 8 Top Options in 2024
03:01
Apple in talks to license Google Gemini AI for...
Google's controversial Gemini generative AI technology could be integrated directly into Apple's iOS to improve Siri.
Google's Gemini is already an app but may become part of iOS 18
Apple has now regularly been reported to be planning an AI improvement for Siri, and to launch an iOS with much more integrated and prominent AI at WWDC 2024. Now a sketchy report from Bloomberg claims that Apple is in talks with Google to licence the latter's Gemini AI.
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03:00
Oracle offers a warning about macOS Sonoma 14.4...
Late last week, developer Oracle warned that Apple’s recently released macOS Sonoma 14.4 update can cause Java processes to “terminate unexpectedly.” In a blog post on Friday, Oracle’s Senior Director of Product Management Aurelio Garcia-Ribeyro recommended that Apple silicon Mac users who rely on Java avoid updating to macOS 14.4 until Apple resolves the issue. […]
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02:40
How To Use Apple Fitness+ on a Mac [2024]
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macOS Sonoma 14.4 Has Run out of Application Memory...
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Fix: WallpaperVideoExtension High RAM Usage on macOS...
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Apple and Google Discussing Gemini Integration for...
Sunday March 17
23:57
Apple might use Google Gemini to power some AI...
Besides using Gemini to power features in its apps and services, Google offers its LLM to third-party developers. Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to license Gemini for the iPhone.
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23:23
How To Turn off AMBER Alerts on iPhone
22:33
Apple Is in Talks To Let Google's Gemini Power...
Apple is in talks to build Google's Gemini AI engine into the iPhone, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people familiar with the situation, setting the stage for a blockbuster agreement that would shake up the AI industry. From the report: The two companies are in active negotiations to let Apple license Gemini, Google's set of generative AI models, to power some new features coming to the iPhone software this year, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private. Apple also recently held discussions with OpenAI and has considered using its model, according to the people.
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10:18
New Apple AI training method retains privacy, and...
Apple researchers have hit on a new multi-modal method of quickly training large language models (LLMs) that can enable more flexible and powerful machine-learning and "AI" type systems.
A research paper posted by the company to research site arxiv.org earlier this week revealed that Apple has used what it calls a "careful mix" of image-caption, interleaved image-text, and text-only data to train LLMs. The mix of visual and language data allowed the models to handle tasks like intelligently captioning images or infer natural-language meanings.
As part of the research, it was determined that the choice of image encoder and the resolution of images it processes has a big impact on performance, more than the design of the vision-language connector.
In one instance, using a 30-billion-parameter MM1 model, it was found that there were strong in-...
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10:14
Apple Watch Series 10 rumored to offer limited blood...
A new report expects a kind of blood-pressure monitoring feature to be added to the Apple Watch Series 10, but there is an important caveat to that claim.
Apple has been working on what many call the "holy grails" of non-invasive blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring for years. The addition of these features would help tackle two of the most common medical conditions that need frequent monitoring: high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said that "all signs point to the new Apple Watch gaining a blood-pressure checker this fall" in his latest...
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08:30
Apple ID rebrand to 'Apple Account'...
Apple's potential rebrand of Apple ID to "Apple Account" has seemingly been corroborated, with the change allegedly arriving later in 2024 alongside the macOS and iOS 18 releases.
Apple ID sign-in page
The Apple ID is the term used for the accounts on Apple's various online services, but rumors have previously hinted at it becoming the simpler "Apple Account" instead. On Sunday, a report has said the same thing, making the change seem a lot more likely to actually happen.
Writing in the "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that the name Apple Account will replace Apple ID in...
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07:28
Next-gen CarPlay battles Android Automotive for...
Following the demise of Apple's own automotive project, the company's attention has turned to the next-generation CarPlay and its relationship with automakers.
A visualization of CarPlay
Although Apple first debuted a next-generation CarPlay concept in the summer of 2022, only two automakers thus far — Porsche and Aston-Martin — have committed to the product. More carmakers have signed on to the more comprehensive and built-in Android Automotive technology.
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07:00
Mass production of two new AirPods models to start...
Via Mark Gurman in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Apple suppliers are gearing up to begin mass production of the new AirPods, starting in May. will be replaced by a new lineup of two models.
The new AirPods models represent a new two tier lineup for the non-Pro buds. They will both get an updated design, improved fit and charge via USB-C. The higher-end of the pair will also sport active noise cancellation and Find My locating for the case, similar to AirPods Pro.
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06:38
Apple prepares massive AirPods production for fall...
Apple's next AirPods launch is set to be its biggest yet, with a report claiming that up to 25 million units will be entering mass production in the summer for a fall release.
AirPods 3 on a notebook
Apple has been rumored to be bringing out various updates to its AirPods range, including the possibility of two fourth-generation models. Now, it is said that the supply chain is getting into gear for what could be Apple's biggest AirPods launch ever.
Writing in the "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that Apple is preparing to manufacture between 20 million and 25...
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06:00
Spike for Teams adds shared inbox support for...
I’ve been a big fan of Spike for many years, and their new Teams plan is one of the most credible alternatives to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 we’ve seen in quite some time. Spike takes a different approach to managing your inbox by turning it into an iMessage-like experience vs a traditional email app. Today, they’ve just released a great feature for teams: a shared inbox.
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05:31
Crime blotter: Influencer who filmed Philadelphia...
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, an indicted Google engineer used Apple products to avoid suspicion, a school official is indicted for stealing iPads, and Find My helps arrest an AirPods thief.
Apple Store on Walnut Street in Philadelphia
The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at Apple-related crime.
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05:22
AirTag anti-stalking class-action lawsuit given the...
An attempted class-action lawsuit against Apple is being allowed to proceed, after plaintiffs convinced a judge that there are negligence issues surrounding the AirTags tracker.
AirTag on a keyring.
Initially filed in December 2022 and amended in October 2023 following an "explosion of reporting," the lawsuit from dozens of people in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has become a problem for Apple.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that some of the claims in the lawsuit were sufficiently argued enough to proceed. Accusations of negligence and product liability made it through,...
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05:17
9to5Mac Overtime: Our favorite Apple features
Jeff and Fernando continue their discussion from last week and consider the most useful Apple features and services across all product lines. What will claim the top spot?
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00:30
Apple's iMac 24-inch plunges to $849.99 at Best...
Best Buy has issued $450 to $600 price drops on Apple's M1 iMac 24-inch, delivering the lowest prices on record for the closeout models. The flash sale ends tonight, though, so don't delay.
Pick up the M1 iMac 24-inch for $849.99 at Best Buy, a discount of $450 off retail, and the cheapest price available, according to our M1 iMac Price Guide.
7-core GPU for $849.99
The flash deal applies to the standard model with a 7-core GPU, 8GB memory and 256GB SSD. Those looking to upgrade to the 8-core GPU can save even more, with the 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD config on sale for $899.99 in select colors, a ...
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Saturday March 16
17:12
Apple must face class action lawsuit over AirTag...
Apple’s bid to dismiss a class action lawsuit over AirTag stalking has failed. As reported by Bloomberg, a judge in California on Friday ruled that the plaintiffs in the lawsuit have “made sufficient claims for negligence and product liability.”
“With a price point of just $29 it has become the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers,” the lawsuit alleges.
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16:23
Epic Games vs Apple set to restart in Australia with...
The paused courtroom fight between Apple and Epic Games in Australia is set to resume, but with a similar lawsuit against Google being incorporated into the same trial.
Still from Epic Games 'Free Fortnite' video
As part of its global legal battle against Apple over the popular game "Fortnite," Epic Games attempted to bring the battle to Australian courts in 2020. However, in April 2021, a judge ordered a stay on the case until the U.S. version of the dispute reached a conclusion.
With the American litigation all but concluded entirely, the courtroom action in Australia is preparing...
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14:13
Oracle advises users delay Sonoma update due to Java...
A bug in the release version of macOS Sonoma 14.4 causes Java processes to terminate unexpectedly, so Mac users who need to run Java should delay updating.
The new issue is affecting all versions of Java from version 8 on up, including current early access builds. There is currently no workaround available, according to Oracle.
The flaw wasn't seen in the betas leading up to the release of 14.4, according to Oracle Senior Director of Product Management Aurelio Garcia-Ribeyro. "Ahead-of-Time compiled applications created with GraalVM Native Image should not be affected, but your ability to build new images may be," he noted in a post warning about the flaw....
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13:36
How to use Apple's services on enterprise...
Apple services use a variety of ports and connections that may not be immediately accessible when used on a corporate network. Here's how to access them on enterprise networks.
16-inch MacBook Pro
Security is a big issue when using devices to connect to Apple Services - especially for enterprise networks.
In enterprise, security is a top concern due to the fact that companies and organizations are constantly under external pressure from hackers, ransomware, denial of service (DoS), botnets, and other attacks.
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11:30
New streaming deals knock up to 75% off Max,...
Today's best streaming deals deliver discounts of up to 75% off plans from Max, Paramount Plus, Hulu, Peacock and Apple TV Plus.
Save up to 75% with these streaming service deals.
Whether you're looking to binge watch a new series entirely or can't wait to catch the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance on Max, there are plenty of streaming deals in effect now with discounts of up to 75% off. We've compiled the best offers from Max, Hulu, ...
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11:16
Apple Vision Pro App Store is Now Browsable From Any...
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Apple Vision Pro App Store now viewable from web...
Apple launched a web-based version of the Apple Vision Pro App Store on Friday, giving non-owners a way to see what apps are available and newly added to the Vision Pro's nascent but growing library.
For those who are "window shopping" for an Apple Vision Pro, or are just interested in seeing what's new, the App Store for Apple's latest hardware addition is now available.
The new headset-based App Store, spotted by 9to5Mac, is available via Apple's main website. Just like Apple's other storefronts, it includes new additions, stories about selected apps, and what Apple deems as...
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09:01
Apple's Butterfly keyboard repair program winds...
The last two models of 13-inch MacBook Pro with the infamous "butterfly" style keyboard, both from 2019, are still eligible for a free repair if you're having keyboard issues with them.
Close-up view of a black and silver MacBook keyboard with focus on the QWERTY keys.
Starting with the 12-inch MacBook that came out in March of 2015, and continuing through the 2019 models of 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple was using a controversial very low-travel keyboard switch mechanism of its own design. While the vast majority of owners had no issues with the "butterfly" keyboards, a...
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08:00
Best modern banking apps on iOS for 2024
In the digital age, banking apps have become our financial lifelines, offering ease and convenience for managing money like never before. Yet, with the constant influx of new Fintech apps, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Whether you’re opening your first bank account or managing several, our guide to the top three iOS banking apps aims to simplify your choice. Having personally navigated through all three, I’ve found that each serves its purpose. We’ll delve into each app’s features, pricing, and customer service, offering you a clear roadmap to selecting the app that best fits your financial landscape. Let’s uncover the tools that will redefine your banking experience.
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03:00
Apple @ Work: What’s new for the enterprise in iOS...
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iOS 17.4 has been out in the wild for a few days, and something I’ll never get used to with Apple is that it brings some new features for a mid-cycle release. For IT managers who manage Apple fleets, several new features are worth paying attention...
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Friday March 15
19:07
Parallels Desktop 19.3
Fixes a bug that prevented the virtualization software from launching on Macs with Apple silicon. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update for version 19 licenses, macOS 10.14.6+)
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19:04
Little Snitch 5.7.4
Resolves an issue Automatic Profile Switching problem with macOS 14.4 Sonoma. ($45 new, free update, 32.2 MB, macOS 11+)
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19:01
Audio Hijack 4.3.2
Maintenance update for the audio-recording workflow app. ($64 new, free update, 37.1 MB, macOS 11+)
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19:00
Piezo 1.9
Introduces new, simplified audio capture backend to the audio recording tool. ($19 new, free update, 24.5 MB, macOS 14.4+)
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18:58
Walmart Sells M1 MacBook Air for $699
The M1 MacBook Air is back! After seemingly being dropped by Apple after the launch of the M3 MacBook Air, Walmart has picked up the base model of the M1 MacBook Air to sell at a low price.
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18:17
Best Buy drops Apple's M1 MacBook Air to $649,...
A record-breaking price cut on Apple's M1 MacBook Air is in effect at Best Buy this weekend. Pick one up for $649.99 while supplies last.
Grab the lowest price on record for Apple's MacBook Air.
Save $350 off Apple's original MSRP on the standard M1 MacBook Air at Best Buy this weekend. Grab the $649.99 price on the Air in your choice of Space Gray, Silver or Gold. This model features a 7-core GPU, 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD.
Buy for $649.99
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17:50
Apple Acquires Startup DarwinAI As AI Efforts Ramp Up
According to Bloomberg, Apple has acquired Canada-based AI startup DarwinAI for an undisclosed sum. Macworld reports: Apple has reportedly folded the DarwinAI staff into its own AI team, including DarwinAI co-founder Alexander Wong, an AI researcher at the University of Waterloo who "has published over 600 refereed journal and conference papers, as well as patents, in various fields such as computational imaging, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and multimedia systems."
According to its LinkedIn profile, DarwinAI is "a rapidly growing visual quality inspection company providing manufacturers an end-to-end solution to improve product quality and increase production efficiency." In layman's terms, that means Apple is likely interested in DarwinAI to streamline its manufacturing to be more efficient. That's something that could save Apple a ton of money in annual costs.
Far more interesting to our consumer devices, however, is Bloomberg's report that DarwinAI's...
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15:48
Apple gives users a new way to browse Vision Pro’s...
Apple has launched a new way for people to browse the App Store for Apple Vision Pro. Starting today, the App Store for visionOS is now available on the web, including curated collections, stories, and more.
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14:30
Walmart Begins Selling the Mac For the First Time
Walmart is teaming up with Apple to sell the Mac for the first time. From a report: In a press release today, the company said that it is now selling the base model M1 MacBook Air online and in select stores for $699. The move comes a week after Apple introduced the new M3 MacBook Air and stopped selling the M1 MacBook Air itself. While Walmart has historically sold Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, it has never sold Macs directly. Instead, it's relied on third-party partners to sell the Mac through its online marketplace.
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14:02
Former Oculus head calls Apple Vision Pro an ‘over-...
Vision Pro is Apple’s mixed reality headset. Launched at prices starting at $3,499, Apple Vision Pro has been widely praised for its technologies, but at the same time criticized for its lack of apps and high price. To Hugo Barra, former vice president of Android and head of Oculus at Meta, Apple’s headset is an “over-engineered devkit.”
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12:15
Peloton app may soon let you form teams with friends...
The latest update to the Peloton app includes preparations to let members form teams with their friends and family members.
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12:06
ShiftCam LensUltra Deluxe Kit review: Upgrade your...
The iPhone already offers the best camera you'll always have in your pocket, but ShiftCam's range of lenses makes the best even better in most cases.
ShiftCam LensUltra Deluxe Kit review
The ShiftCam LensUltra Deluxe Kit includes seven lenses, three filters, and the ProGrip holder. It also comes with a universal clip-on lens mount, but an iPhone 15 case can be ordered separately if desired.
This review will focus on detailing each product that comes in the Deluxe Kit and how they work to enhance iPhone photos. The lenses and filters can be purchased separately, so you'll find links to individual products at the end of each section.
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12:00
HomeKit Weekly: eufyCam 2C is the most affordable (...
I’ve been a big proponent of HomeKit cameras built into flood lights as they eliminate the need to get an additional wire or rely on batteries. Sometimes, you want to put a camera somewhere that isn’t easy to wire. HomeKit battery cameras have come a long way in terms of reliability, though. I recently picked up the to augment a few areas outside my home that I wanted coverage of but didn’t want to fool with running wires.
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11:55
Best Apple Vision Pro apps
What does Apple Vision Pro actually do? Thanks to these visionOS app developers, the answer is a lot. Even before Apple Vision Pro launched, we heard from developers making the first spatial experiences for visionOS. While it’s not a comprehensive list of every visionOS app, these are some of the many experiences possible on Apple Vision Pro!
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11:29
9to5Mac Daily: March 15, 2024 – M4 MacBook Pro...
11:23
Apple, Investors Reach $490 Million Settlement in...
Apple reached a $490 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of investors who accused Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook of misleading them in 2018 about the company's sales prospects. From a report: Cook made false statements about the company's business in China that caused Apple stock to trade at artificially inflated prices, the investors said in their complaint, which alleged violation of securities laws. Lawyers disclosed the proposed settlement in a request for judicial approval filed Friday in federal court in Oakland, California. The settlement comes as Apple continues to face headwinds in China, where iPhone sales fell by a surprising 24% over the first six weeks of this year, according to independent research released earlier this month. Attorneys for the investors described the settlement as the third-largest securities class-action recovery in the district's history.
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10:22
Apple worries DMA has lowered the cost of iPhone...
Apple has been forced by the EU to allow app purchases and installs without the App Store. The effort to enable the capabilities as securely as possible has been massive. The details continue to evolve based on developer arms regulatory feedback, and many more changes for EU customers are planned over the next year. Still, Apple continues to express concern that the Digital Markets Act that enforces all these changes could come at a cost.
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10:16
Apple Acquires Canadian Startup DarwinAI to Stay...
09:25
How to turn on double tap-like gesture control on...
One of the main new features of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is something called “double tap” which lets users control the wearable by pinching their thumb and pointer finger. While the full functionality and new UI of the feature are indeed limited to the newest hardware, anyone with Apple Watch Series 3 and later can turn on double tap-like gestures to get the feature working for many of the same use cases right now, here’s how.
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09:23
Foldable iPhone and Under-Screen Face ID Could...
08:46
Apple will surrender less than a day of earnings to...
The class action lawsuit accusing Tim Cook of misleading investors over falling sales in China has been settled for half a billion dollars.
Tim Cook's comment cost Apple $61 million per word
It's now almost six years since Tim Cook confirmed in a late 2018 earnings call that there were countries where iPhone sales were down, but "I would not put China in that category." However, within days of the call, Apple allegedly then told suppliers to reduce production.
Then in early 2019, Apple took the unusual step of revising its revenue guidance down because of lower iPhone sales in China.
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08:44
HomePod mini drops to $80 in Friday’s best deals,...
08:26
Former Apple TV deal maker named CEO of ESPN/WBD/FOX...
You may recall the recently announced but unnamed sports streaming service from ESPN, Warner Brothers, and Fox. It turns out a former Apple sports deal maker will run the bundle.
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08:14
How to add unsupported cards to Apple Wallet
While you probably already know that you can use the iPhone Wallet app to store credit and debit cards, you can also use it to store reward cards and membership cards. Here's how to do it.
Like most of us, you've probably amassed dozens of membership and rewards cards over the years. And, if you're like most of us, you always seem to misplace the cards when you need them the most.
Instead of spending all your time rifling through your wallet, purse, or bag, take the time to add your rewards cards to the Wallet App.
While some rewards cards will allow you to add them to your iPhone via an in-app prompt automatically, or with the click of a button on the company's website, many cards are unsupported. For those cards, there's a relatively easy workaround.
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08:00
TipTop one-ups Apple Trade In with new unified buy/...
TipTop, an instant trade-in service launched by the founder of Postmates, is one-upping Apple’s own trade-in service with a new unified trade-in and buying feature. Most notably, unlike other trade-in services, it also works across multiple brands.
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07:48
Walmart resurrects the M1 MacBook Air as an entry-...
Enlarge / The M1 MacBook Air returns as a Walmart budget laptop. (credit: Walmart)
Apple no longer sells the M1 MacBook Air as of earlier this month, discontinuing it and offering the M2 version of the Air as its entry-level model instead. But it looks like the M1 Air may live on, at least for a while—US retailer Walmart made a point of announcing today that it would carry and sell the M1 Air in its online store and at “select” retail locations for a much-lowered price of $699.
This is lower than the $999 that Apple was asking for...
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