How To Install tvOS 17.5 Developer Beta 2
Apple released the second tvOS 17.5 Developer Beta version on April 16th. While the specifics of tvOS beta updates are typically kept confidential, you have the opportunity to explore these features and changes firsthand by downloading the version yourself. Here’s how to do it. How To Download & Install tvOS 17.5 Developer Beta You must […]
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| Read more »5 Questions You Should Never Ask Siri: Avoid These at All Costs
Having an iPhone or Apple Watch is great, especially since it comes with the powerful personal assistant, Siri. However, there are some things you should never ask it. As someone who has owned an iPhone since it first came to my carrier, I’ve spent far, far too much time asking Siri stupid and silly questions. […]
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| Read more »AltStore PAL has become one of the first alternative app marketplaces to launch in the European Union. Developed by Riley Testut, AltStore PAL is marketed as an open-source project designed to distribute apps from independent developers. MacRumors reports: At launch, it features two apps, including Testut's Delta game emulator and clipboard manager app Clip. Delta is also being simultaneously released in the App Store outside of the European Union, but it looks like EU customers will need to download it from AltStore. Testut says that once AltStore PAL is "running smoothly," third-party app developers will be able to submit their apps for distribution outside of the App Store. The app marketplace is designed to be decentralized with no directory, so developers will need to self-promote their apps and direct users to their websites to install an app through AltStore.
Distributing apps through AltStore is free of charge, but it is worth noting that apps that see more than one...
| Read more »One of the many great benefits of Apple Silicon is the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps on the Mac. For baseball fans, this meant support for using the iPad version of the MLB app on macOS.
Sadly, the 2024 MLB season is off to a rocky start for Mac users (just like it is for Cincinnati Reds fans).
| Read more »Is the arrival of game emulators on iOS making you nostalgic? Check out these fun Game Boy wallpapers for iPhone as a neat way to relive your handheld gaming memories or get close to the Game Boy you always wanted but never had.
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| Read more »Logitech is known for its computer accessories such as keyboards and mouse. On Wednesday, the company announced the new M750 Wireless Mouse – which looks like any other Logitech mouse. However, this is the company’s first “Signature AI Edition” mouse with a dedicated ChatGPT button.
| Read more »As I’ve written in the past, Soulver is one of my must-have apps on the Mac and iPad. It’s essentially a smart notepad calculator, with live data, natural language calculations, and more. Starting this week, Soulver is now available on the iPhone.
| Read more »iPhone 17 Plus Screen Size Might Be Smaller Than Current Plus Variant, Says Report
Over the years, Apple has increased the screen size for its iPhones, and Cupertino will likely continue the tradition with the iPhone 16 Pro series. And if leaks and rumors about the iPhone 16 series weren’t enough, some tipsters have begun winding up the rumors about next year’s iPhone 17 series. One such rumor comes […]
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| Read more »Google’s new Find My Device network works nearly identically to Apple’s Find My network with a few exceptions: Google’s design offers more anti-stalking and privacy features than Apple.
| Read more »iPhone Enjoys About Double the Popularity of the Mac Among Apple Users, reveals Study
Undoubtedly, Apple products are as popular as anything across oceans, but the company’s largest market share is the U.S. A new report from CIRP reveals how deeply Apple customers, especially those in the United States, are invested in the Apple ecosystem, meaning any user owns at least two Apple devices for interconnectivity. According to the […]
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| Read more »Apple has released the second beta of the Sonoma 14.5 update to developers and the public. The beta 2 comes two weeks after the first beta was released. The full version will likely arrive for all users in late April or early May.
macOS 14.5: Beta 2 developer notes
The following are the release notes for the macOS 14.5 beta 2 release to developers. These notes are often different from the notes provided in the official release to the general public.
FaceTime
Known Issues
• Users might not be able to approve or decline a FaceTime link call because notifications might not be received on the caller side for them to accept or decline the call. (125617787)
... | Read more »You Can Now Download the Delta Emulator From the App Store
The App Store now officially permits emulators, with Riley Testut’s Delta emulator being the latest addition. This announcement comes after Apple recently removed the iGBA emulator, which was riddled with ads and tracking and was just a copy of Delta’s predecessor GBA4iOS. Delta is a multipurpose emulator that can run GBA, SNES, Nintendo DS titles, […]
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| Read more »Apple Plans To Manufacture Camera Modules in India but Not Their Phones With 3 Cameras
Apple is reportedly in discussions with Indian companies Murugappa Group and Tata’s Titan Company to source camera modules for iPhone production within the country. This move aligns with Apple’s strategy to diversify its manufacturing base and reduce dependence on China, especially after the recent news from Vietnam and Indonesia, where Tim Cook visited, possibly to […]
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| Read more »In a new report today, analyst Ross Young says that Apple has an interesting twist planned for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. According to Young, the iPhone 17 Plus will actually feature a smaller screen than the ‘Plus’ model does now.
| Read more »The game emulation situation on iOS just got real. The oft rejected game emulator Delta has finally made its way to the App Store. Additionally, the Delta developer has also published their alternative marketplace, AltStore, in the EU today.
| Read more »Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair policies further. Also, the Humane Ai Pin debuts to a very mixed critical response.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about our multitasking and window management habits on macOS. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Note from Chance: We had some technical difficulties this week, so the audio quality isn’t up to our normal standards. We apologize and will be back to normal next time!
| Read more »Comcast is out with some new 5G offerings today. The new plans are simple and affordable with speeds up to 200 Mbps for fixed wireless home internet and unlimited 5G data for both the home and mobile plans. Meanwhile, NOW TV includes access to 40+ networks for live and on-demand content.
| Read more »Double good news for fans of the hit sci-fi series “For All Mankind” on Apple TV+. The alt-history space race drama is returning for a fifth season, and a new spinoff series dubbed “Star City” has been announced.
| Read more »Existential question time: how do you take a selfie with your iPhone? This subject just hit the 9to5Mac Slack. That’s because Tim Cook is currently on tour in the eastern hemisphere, and at least two tweets include someone taking what I’ll call a reverse selfie with the Apple CEO.
| Read more »The Notes app in iOS and iPadOS 18 could be in for a couple of big new features, according to a report by AppleInsider. iOS 18 is expected to be revealed at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which holds its keynote on June 10.
Sources have told AppleInsider that Apple plans to introduce the ability to record, save, and play voice memos into Notes, and the recordings are embedded within the Notes entry. Users can make further notations, either written or with images, within the entry. This could be handy for, say, students attending a lecture, or...
| Read more »Wednesday has some fresh Apple deals to share, including one of the best prices ever on the latest 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro. Complete with 18GB of memory, you can save $249 alongside a chance to drop iPhone 14 down to $475. Plus, Belkin’s just-released 15W Qi2 MagSafe 2-in-1 charger falls to $50. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram messaging app, has accused tech giants Google and Apple of threatening to censor content on smartphones [YouTube link]. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov claimed that these companies told Telegram to comply with their guidelines or face removal from their app stores.
"Those two platforms, they could basically censor everything you can read, access on your smart phone," Durov said. With 900 million active users, Telegram is expected to cross the one billion mark within a year.
| Read more »This must-read from The Verge weaves background about the undersea fiber optic connections that make the modern Internet possible with the story of what one maintenance ship went through repairing cables in the aftermath of the 2011 undersea earthquake off the coast of Japan.
| Read more »Remember that TikTok Photos app rumor? More recently, the unreleased app has been going by the name TikTok Notes. Although the name is changed, the game is still the same: take a swing at Instagram.
| Read more »SIM swaps are one of the biggest security threats we face, allowing criminals to access most services protected by two-factor authentication. The situation could be about to get even worse, as we learn of an apparent large-scale attempt to bribe T-Mobile and Verizon workers to facilitate the swaps.
While new rules and security features are supposed to make these attacks harder to pull off, now would be an excellent time to ensure your accounts are protected by authenticator apps rather than text messages …
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| Read more »WhatsApp Introduces Chat Filters To Help Declutter Your Messages
WhatsApp is making it easier to find the chats you need with the introduction of Chat Filters. Scrolling through a massive list of conversations to find that one message can be a chore, especially for heavy WhatsApp users. More and more people rely on WhatsApp for daily communication, filling your chats with a mix of […]
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| Read more »WhatsApp Is Working on a Feature To Pin Channels for iPhone
WhatsApp is working on a new pin channels feature for iOS, which might be available in a future update. Folks at WABetaInfo spotted this feature in WhatsApp beta version 24.8.10.75 for iOS. WhatsApp is testing a new feature to let users pin their preferred channels at the top of the list and might make it […]
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| Read more »At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Cons
Our Verdict
LastPass remains a good password manager, but time seems to have passed it by when compared to some of its rivals.
Price When Reviewed
Free tier (one device); $3 per month, billed annually
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| Read more »Tim Cook made a diplomatic comment about the possibility of Apple manufacturing in Indonesia, after the country’s president pressed him on the issue. The country is an important market for Apple, as the world’s 4th most populous country after China, India, and the US.
Indonesia is one of a growing number of countries to use the threat of import tariffs as a way to encourage foreign companies to invest in the local economy, and Apple has so far used an indirect method to escape these …
| Read more »Apple just published a new Press Release:
| Read more »Report: China Might Be the Culprit Behind Recent Apple Spyware Attacks
A new security blog surfaced online, suggesting LightSpy, a piece of spyware that seems to have Chinese connections, was responsible for the most recent attack on Apple iPhones. Apple warned users in 92 countries on April 11, 2024, about a “mercenary spyware attack” that it thought may have impacted them. With regard to the attack, […]
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| Read more »WhatsApp chat filters are the latest feature to be added to the popular messaging app, a few weeks after allowing users to pin multiple chats. You can now separate out only chats with unread messages, as well as separate group chats from individual ones …
| Read more »iOS 18 Set To Bring Major Boosts to Apple Notes
The Apple Notes app is expected to bring a ton of new features with the release of iOS 18 and macOS 15. According to a report by Apple Insider, the upcoming update will introduce key improvements to the Notes app, making it more versatile and user-friendly. One notable addition is the integration of audio recording […]
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| Read more »We’ve today received an update on Apple’s 2030 environmental goals, one of which is for the company’s entire supply-chain to be carbon neutral by that date.
The company says more than 320 suppliers – representing 95% of the company’s “direct” manufacturing spend – have made the transition to clean energy …
| Read more »Phil Schiller has told a court in an antitrust case that he doesn’t know for sure whether the App Store is profitable, and never considered the return on investment when launching it.
He’s also explained the reason that there are very few written records of decisions made around the launch of the store is because Apple co-founder Steve Jobs felt that meeting notes were unnecessary – and the company still doesn’t record minutes for meetings between senior execs …
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| Read more »Canada is introducing a new digital services tax starting this year, which will see foreign tech giants like Apple and Google receive tax demands for income earned in Canada but not currently taxed there.
This follows the example of several European countries, including France, Italy, and the UK – and is designed to address tax avoidance …
| Read more »If you weren’t on X/Twitter over the weekend, you missed out on the latest iPhone outrage. As first spotted by British television presenter Rachel Riley, when the word “Jerusalem” was typed using the stock keyboard, one of the suggested emojis was the Palestinian flag, which Riley and others saw as a deliberate provocation.
In her post, Riley asked Apple to “explain whether this is an intentional act by your company, or whether you have no control over rogue programmers.” Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital, though neither claim is officially recognized globally. She noted that dozens of other cities...
| Read more »Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning , and it works with iOS 17.4 and iPhone 15.
| Read more »Apple No More Suggests Palestine Flag When You Type Jerusalem, Putting an End to Controversy
Apple added a search bar for emojis and suggested emojis as you type in iMessage with iOS 14 update in 2020, but today, that’s not the focus, though it’s somewhat connected. About a week ago, some people on Reddit said that Apple suggests the Palestine flag when you type “Jerusalem” in iMessage or search for […]
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| Read more »At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Cons
Our Verdict
Great tools, password management features, and a surprisingly generous family and friends package, makes Dashlane one of the very best password managers around.
Price When Reviewed
$4.99 per month, $59.99 a year
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| Read more »Last week, my family and I–like so many others in the U.S.–hopped in a car to try and catch sight of a total eclipse. And, like so many other parents, I planned to distract my kid for some part of this lengthy adventure with an iPad.
As my kid is still under two, there hasn’t been a lot of time spent with screens, aside from occasionally “playing” a game on our phones or watching some videos of trains. This marked the first time I planned to actually hand over a whole device–albeit still with the idea of just watching some downloaded videos–and I found as I set up the iPad what likely a legion of parents before me has also discovered: setting up an Apple device for a kid is kind of annoying.
... | Read more »iOS 18 is en route and is rumored to feature privacy-focused AI with processing done directly on the iPhone without connecting to cloud-based services. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in the Sunday edition of his PowerOn newsletter, the AI-related functions in iOS 18 “will work entirely on device.” In practice, these AI features would be able […]
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The role of Microsoft Office on the Mac is critical. When Bill Gates appeared on video at WWDC many years ago to commit to new versions of Office for Mac, the Mac with a robust Office program was a critical part of Apple’s enterprise growth. While competing alongside it are Google Workspace and the Google Drive ecosystem, iWork is Apple’s free option with Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. These platforms are good but are simply part of a company’s larger product portfolio. What if there was an option from a company that simply wanted to make great productivity apps? That’s what I’ve...
| Read more »The rumor mill has it that all models of the next-gen iPhone will be getting an Action button. Whether or not this changes your life or makes you a billion times more productive, that’s a different thing altogether. Last September, Apple debuted its much-anticipated Action button with the iPhone 15 Pro models, offering faster access […]
| Read more »If you’re a Nintendo Switch gaming fan, you may want a smoother way to transition your Switch to TV mode, as well as an accessory that charges up your Switch without harming it. The solution? This portable Switch dock charger brick, which is now only $35.99 (reg. $39).
The nearly 2-inch, 36W dock is ultra-portable and can easily slip into a pocket for on-the-go play wherever you go. It’s outfitted with a 4K@60Hz HDMI output, making it simple to...
| Read more »At a glanceExpert's Rating
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An easy to use and reliable password manager with strong security and useful features.
Price When Reviewed
$2.99 per month, $36 a year
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| Read more »USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats but they all have the same reversible connector at the end. By the end of 2023, most of Apple’s devices will use USB-C for charging and data transfers.
Lightning was also reversible—where it doesn’t matter which side of the connector faces up or down as you plug it in—so no big change there, but USB-C is much more than just a symmetrical design.
It can transfer data faster—pushing Lightning’s 0.48Gbps to up to 40Gbps (USB4 and Thunderbolt use the same Type-C connector), and next year to 120Gbps.
Apple’s iPhone 15 has a USB-C port, replacing the old trusty but proprietary Lightning cable that has been a part of iPhones and older iPads since 2012. Apple...
| Read more »Can’t Download ICICI Bank App on iPhone? What to Know
To install the ICICI bank app, you’ll need an iPhone running iOS 17 or later, as it’s only compatible with newer models. This limitation leaves few options for users with older iPhones. Here’s what you can do. How To Download ICICI Bank App on iPhone Unfortunately, the ICICI bank app requires an iPhone running iOS […]
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| Read more »Editorial mistakes & covering rumors at The Mac Observer
We acknowledge and would like to offer our public apologies for the editorial mistake that happened yesterday, April 16th, in MacObserver’s newsroom. The views of one of our contributing writers, known as leaksapplepro (https://twitter.com/LeaksApplePro), were made public on our website without proper verifications from our news editor. The article in question (now retracted) was […]
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| Read more »How To Stop ‘Other Devices’ High Data Usage on Personal Hotspot
Recent iOS update bugs and software glitches can spike your Other Devices data usage in Personal Hotspot. You might even notice unexpected charges on your monthly phone bills. To help you manage your data better, here are the troubleshooting steps for removing unknown background data users. What Does ‘Other Devices’ Mean on iPhone Personal Hotspot? […]
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| Read more »How to Make the Constant Menu Bar Dot in macOS Sonoma Disappear
The colored dots on the macOS Sonoma menu bar are helpful when checking which functions apps use, but they shouldn’t stay visible 24/7. Seeing these indicators unnecessarily pop up can feel alarming. You might worry that your camera is still running. Thankfully, there are several easy fixes—let’s look at the best ones. What Do the […]
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| Read more »Ready to travel on your own but not comfortable with your grasp of your destination’s local language? You can make language barriers disappear with a pair of translation earbuds.
With the ability to translate 37 different languages to eliminate language gaps, the Mymanu CLIK S could become your new travel best friend. Through April 21, they’re on sale for only $89.97 (reg. $157)
These translation earbuds earned the 2019 CES Innovation Award and a Red Dot Award for their ruggedness and...
| Read more »How To Install visionOS 1.2 Developer Beta 2
Have you checked out the new visionOS 1.2 Developer Beta 2? We’re all expecting Apple to further enhance features such as Personas and EyeSight. While specifics are still unfolding, you can experience the changes firsthand. Here’s how to install the version on your Vision Pro. How To Install visionOS 1.2 Developer Beta To access the […]
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| Read more »How To Install macOS Sonoma 14.5 Developer Beta 2
Interested to download the new macOS Sonoma 14.5 Developer Beta 2? You are in the right place. As of today, April 17th, Apple hasn’t listed the new features yet, but you can still download and install the beta version by following the steps below. How To Download & Install macOS Sonoma 14.5 Developer Beta To […]
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| Read more »How To Install watchOS 10.5 Developer Beta 2
The second Developer Beta version of watchOS 10.5 is now available. As of today, April 17th, Apple hasn’t listed the new features yet, but you can still download and install the beta version by following the steps below. How to Download and Install watchOS 10.5 Developer Beta You must register your Apple ID with the […]
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| Read more »How To Install iOS 17.5 & iPadOS 17.5 Developer Beta 2
Apple finally launched the second iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 Developer Beta months before the WWDC conference. If you are just as excited as I am to try new features in these versions, check out the steps below to install them! How To Download and Install iOS 17.5 Developer Beta Before installing the beta version […]
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| Read more »Microsoft’s Note-Taking App ‘OneNote’ Now Available on Apple Vision Pro
Following the release of other Microsoft Office applications earlier this year, Microsoft OneNote is now available for download on the Apple Vision Pro. Does this show a continued collaboration between the two tech giants to expand software compatibility across different platforms, or does Microsoft believe too much in the success of Apple Vision Pro and […]
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| Read more »The iPhone 16 Pro lineup will bring new features such as larger displays, a dedicated Capture button, and more. We’re also expecting multiple noticeable improvements to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max camera hardware. Here are four things to look forward to this year…
| Read more »Microsoft on Tuesday launched a native OneNote app for visionOS, showing the company’s commitment to its customers who use Apple Vision Pro. This comes after the company released Microsoft Office apps for Apple’s mixed reality headset.
| Read more »According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's initial set of AI-related features in iOS 18 "will work entirely on device," and won't connect to cloud services. AppleInsider reports: In practice, these AI features would be able to function without an internet connection or any form of cloud-based processing. AppleInsider has received information from individuals familiar with the matter that suggest the report's claims are accurate. Apple is working on an in-house large language model, or LLM, known internally as "Ajax." While more advanced features will ultimately require an internet connection, basic text analysis and response generation features should be available offline. [...] Apple will reveal its AI plans during WWDC, which starts on June 10.
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| Read more »Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise.
If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available year-round, but there are also some time-limited special events to grab, too. Here’s a list of all the activity achievements for the Apple Watch and how to unlock them.
Updated 04/16/23: Get your Earth Day badge with a 30-minute workout on April 22.
Standard achievements
Most of the achievements can be earned year-round. If you open the Activity app on your iPhone, then head...
| Read more »Apple has announced that, later this year, it will become possible to repair select iPhones with used parts harvested from other devices. But the changes don’t go far enough for many in the Right to Repair movement.
| Read more »Customers in the US can book a Vision Pro demo at one of the Apple Retail Stores to experience the headset for around 30 minutes. During the demo, customers watch some pre-loaded content, including Spatial Videos made by Apple. However, the company will soon let users watch their own content during a Vision Pro demo session.
| Read more »Bimmy NES Emulator is one of the latest game emulation apps to officially land on the App Store. NES may or may not refer to the Nintendo Entertainment Console.
| Read more »iOS 17.5 Beta 2 Introduces App Downloads From Websites for EU Users
iOS 17.4 introduced users in the EU to the ability to install apps from alternative app stores, but it still lacked the functionality for users to sideload apps directly from a developer’s website. With the release of iOS 17.5 Beta 2, Apple has thankfully added this functionality, providing users with another way to download apps […]
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| Read more »Prepare to dance and celebrate the planet. Two new Activity Challenges are on the way in April.
| Read more »Apple is opening up web distribution for iOS apps targeting users in the European Union starting Tuesday. Developers who opt in -- and who meet Apple's criteria, including app notarization requirements -- will be able to offer iPhone apps for direct download to EU users from their own websites. From a report: It's a massive change for a mobile ecosystem that otherwise bars so-called "sideloading." Apple's walled garden stance has enabled it to funnel essentially all iOS developer revenue through its own App Store in the past. But, in the EU, that moat is being dismantled as a result of new regulations that apply to the App Store and which the iPhone maker has been expected to comply with since early last month. In March, Apple announced that a web distribution entitlement would soon be coming to its mobile platform as part of changes aimed at complying with the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The pan-EU regulation puts a set of obligations on in-scope tech giants that lawmakers...
| Read more »Apple Patent Hints at Future Wearables With Health Monitoring Capabilities, Apple Watch Who?
A recently discovered Apple patent reveals technology for future wearable devices that could monitor a user’s biometric data and location. This could provide personalized health insights and potentially lifesaving aid. The patent, titled “Method and device for health monitoring,” describes a system that tracks biometric data and overlays suggestions or guidance within a mixed-reality (MR) […]
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| Read more »Last month, Apple announced a new Web Distribution offering for developers in the European Union. With today’s launch of iOS 17.5 beta 2, that feature is now available.
Web Distribution gives developers in the EU the ability to offer their apps for download directly from their website. Here’s how it works.
| Read more »The iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the second developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.1, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5.
| Read more »USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of solid choices from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more. Here are the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays with many available in the $400-$1,600 range.
Update 4/16/24: Samsung’s 5K ViewFinity S9 Thunderbolt monitor is currently for a limited time (normally $1,599). Find more about this monitor below.
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| Read more »The iPad is a capable device for both art and productivity, but it becomes a stronger proposition in both areas if you have a good stylus to hand.
Whether you’re sketching a new building design, taking notes during a work meeting or designing graphics, a stylus is a game-changer. But with so many to choose from in just about every shape and size, which is the best for your needs? Everyone has heard of the Apple Pencil, but there are plenty of great alternatives that cost a fraction of the price.
Here are the best iPad styluses available right now.
Updated November 27 to add Adonit Note+ 2 and the Apple Pencil USB-C
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) – Best overall
Price When Reviewed:
$129
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| Read more »A chance to score Apple Watch Ultra 2 for just $575 headlines today’s best deals. Complete with Blood Oxygen tracking tech, today’s all-time low comes joined by some desktop Mac deals. Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini now starts from $499 and is joined by an even better discount on the 24-inch M1 iMac at just $800. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »Apple Highlights Trade-Ins and Recycling Your Devices for Free in Pre-Earth Day Initiative
While Apple trade-ins aren’t renowned for being giving, they do make switching to new products quite easy. If you have an outdated electronic device that has too little value to be worth a trade-in, Apple will nevertheless take it and recycle it. And now, Apple has placed a banner on its website ahead of Earth […]
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| Read more »Apple stopped offering leather cases and watch bands last fall as part of its environmental efforts. The idea is that pushing leather specifically at Apple’s scale is a net negative for the planet. Ahead of Earth Day this weekend, Apple is marketing the move with a short clip.
| Read more »We have featured a near countless number of iPhone cases around here over the years, but today it’s time to take a look at “the world’s first action-button phone case.” Apple introduced the new haptic Action Button on its latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max handsets, and now the folks at Bitmo Lab – a brand that originates from collaborations with sspai and JSAUX – are ready to debut the new BANG!CASE. Alongside the see-through case back, onboard LED lighting, and magnetic charging, the case also sports an Action Button (or BANG!Button as the brand puts it) you can customize to trigger any number of things with single, double, and long press clicks. Now available with early bird pricing, be sure to head below for more details.
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| Read more »Future Apple Watch Might Throw a Lifeline with Drowning Alerts, Hints Patent
Apple may be planning to add a feature to future Apple Watches that could help prevent drowning, according to a patent filed by Cupertino, which suggests the watch would use its sensors to detect unusual behavior while swimming. Reports suggest that it could be coming to the upcoming and much-anticipated Apple Watch X or Apple […]
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| Read more »Apple Experimenting With a Magsafe Wallet and iPhone Case Hybrid
Apple may soon expand its MagSafe lineup with a new accessory, as revealed by a recently granted patent discovered by AppleInsider. The patent hints at a Magsafe case with an inbuilt wallet, offering a more practical 2 in 1 solution. The patent drawings suggest that the case will feature a closed front with a cutout […]
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| Read more »Whether you have a MacBook Air or a Mac mini, you can always use more ports. And today’s deal turns one port into seven with this ultra-portable dock on sale for a whopping 60 percent off: Amazon is selling the Baseus 7-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for $16, a savings of $23 and the best price we’ve ever seen.
This mini portable dock connects to your Mac with a single built-in USB-C cable and adds seven ports: HDMI, three USB-A ports, an SD/TF card slot, and USB-C PD. The HDMI port can power a 4K monitor at 60Hz, while the USB-C port can transfer data up to 5Gbps and the SD card slot is compatible with most iPads and the iPhone 15. That’s like...
| Read more »Apple trade-ins aren’t known for their generosity, but they do make for a very painless experience when upgrading to new devices – and the company will accept any older electronic devices for recycling if they have too little value for trade-in.
The company is currently linking to its trade-in and recycling page from the Apple homepage, in the run-up to this year’s Earth Day on April 22 …
| Read more »Lossless Music Coming to Spotify With New “Music Pro” Subscription
Spotify has been rumored for years to introduce a lossless music service tier. It’s something Apple Music has had for a while now. However, Spotify still doesn’t offer that to its users. Considering it’s the most popular music streaming service in the world, that’s very odd. Now, The Verge reports that Spotify will launch a […]
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| Read more »Fixed: Video Scrubbing Not Working on iOS 17 and 17.4
The proper solution to why video scrubbing is not working may depend on whether or not your iPhone is already running iOS 17.4. As a musician, I use my iPhone 15 Pro to learn songs, and a buggy scrubbing feature is a major inconvenience. Thankfully, I found the most common causes and explanations after some […]
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| Read more »While shooting professional-standard video is possible with an iPhone, it generally requires the use of accessories like lighting and external microphones. The new Rode MagSafe mount is designed to let you do this at an affordable price.
If your video accessory needs are more demanding, there’s also a MagSafe Phone Cage with five cold shoe mounts, as well as plenty of 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch threads for use with tripods, handles and other accessories …
| Read more »Update: A court has ruled that Mark Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable for claims that Meta sought to make its apps addictive to children. Lawyers will be able to re-file, this time claiming against Meta rather than Zuckerberg.
Two separate reports today accuse Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta of ignoring reports of parents sexually exploiting their own children for financial gain using paid subscription tools …
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| Read more »Apple is accepting political ads without properly complying with legal requirements in Europe, says a new report, which also scored the compliance of 11 other tech companies.
Five companies – including social network X and Microsoft’s Bing search engine – scored close to zero, while Apple got a yellow rating indicating “big gaps” in the information it is legally obliged to provide …
| Read more »Following a brief sojourn at the top of the table, Apple has dropped down to the number-two spot (by units shipped) in the global smartphone market.
According to IDC’s figures for the first quarter of 2024, Samsung has moved back to the top position with 60.1 million shipments, a market share of 20.8 percent. Apple is in second place with 50.1 million (17.3 percent) while the Chinese firm Xiaomi sits in third place with 40.8 million units and a share of 14.1 percent.
Samsung outperformed Apple across 2023 as a whole, but the Cupertino company did top the table at the end of the year. Apple traditionally performs especially well in the fall/early winter period following its annual...
| Read more »The rollout of the Apple Developer Academy continues, with the company announcing the latest one in Bali, Indonesia. However, you don’t have to be based in the country to participate – it welcomes applications from anyone in the world.
The academy program has now been operating for more than a decade, and Apple says that 90% of graduates go on to “find meaningful employment” …
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| Read more »Here we go again. LeaksApplePro is back, this time with a claim that iPhone 16 Pro storage tiers could start at 256GB, up from the 128GB starting point of last year’s model.
As we’ve noted before, the supposed source is an account with a history of just making stuff up, and we’re mentioning it at all simply because coverage elsewhere means readers might be misled into giving it credence …
| Read more »Apple ships a simple but effective charging cable with the Apple Watch that will fast-charge an Apple Watch Series 7 or later (Watch 8/9, Watch Ultra 1/2). You won’t find a faster charging accessory but you can also choose from a wide range of stylish and practical charging stands, docks and power banks for your Apple Watch—including some that can also charge other Apple devices such as your iPhone and AirPods.
Here, we round up some of the best Apple Watch chargers, docks and charging stands—some of which can charge your other Apple devices at the same time. Most should be compatible with all generations of the Watch, but be sure to check compatibility before buying.
There are simple charging cables, multi-device chargers that can power up your Apple Watch plus your iPhone and AirPods, chargers that are built for portability and travel, designer models that look...
| Read more »Son, your mother and I want to talk to you about AI.
No, don’t get up.
Look, we don’t want you to learn about it on the streets. Because it’s an ugly business.
The Macalope probably doesn’t have to detail the many problems with AI. First of all, it’s a misnomer. Calling today’s large language models “artificial intelligence” is like calling the first combustion engine a warp drive. Second, much like a coal furnace, all these various constructs have to be fed a corpus of content in order to be able to generate anything at all. Where does all the come from? Uh, blurgle frangle blooble hammer, we, uh, just found it lying around! No, actually, you didn’t, you used a whole bunch of other people’s work and you didn’t pay a damn thing for it.
Then, of course, the results you’ll get from your model will vary based on the inputs. If you only 4chan comments, I wouldn’t go asking it for any medical advice. Part...
| Read more »Several of the technical specifications of Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4 may have just been leaked to the public. The leaks largely focus on AI-based camera features and how the handset may resemble the iPhone 13 more than the iPhone 14. The leaker, Nguyen Phi Hung, who has no Apple-related track record, has stated that […]
| Read more »How To Stop the Charging Cable Symbol From Showing on Apple Watch
While your Apple Watch typically shows a circle with a lightning bolt when it’s on charge, you’ll sometimes see a charging cable symbol and have to deal with your watch not working as it should. Fortunately, this problem is often quite easy to fix. Today, I’ll show you how to get your Apple Watch charging […]
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| Read more »Microsoft 365 puts all the most useful apps you and your family need in the cloud, so you can tap into them anywhere. This Microsoft 365 Family subscription gives you 15 months of access for six people, with an extra 20% off with code ENJOY20 through April 21.
Microsoft 365 gives you access to the full-featured versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, offering...
| Read more »You’re about to get additional sports data with your Sports app for iOS. Apple on Monday updated the app on Monday to include data from the NBA and NHL playoffs, which both began this weekend. Apple says users will be able to “follow every matchup with added details on each series and more.” The first […]
| Read more »Tech Giants Like Apple Can Now Face Fines Upto 20% for Anti-Competitive Tech Practices in Japan
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a change in the country’s antitrust laws. The revisions target tech giants like Apple, which is accused of anti-competitive practices, which can then lead to much steeper fines. The proposed changes mostly aim at behaviors like unfairly restricting access to app stores. Companies found to be engaging in […]
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