Friday May 3
02:00
How to manage depth control in iPhone photos
Macworld
Photos can pop when one area is in sharp focus and the other blurry, providing the impression of depth in a two-dimensional image that matches how our eyes focus on objects, even though we don’t typically perceive this. This technique once required a lens of the sort found on an SLR or DSLR (analog or digital single-lens reflex) or mirrorless camera. You adjust the f-stop, traditionally noted with an ƒ, which changes the depth of field or the range from the camera lens to a further point that can be in focus.
Apple’s switch to an array of two or more back-facing camera lenses (starting with the iPhone 7 Plus) and a special Portrait mode built for it made this kind of sophisticated-looking feature available to hundreds of millions of people. More recent phones can also perceive depth on the front-facing camera by using infrared sensors, allowing depth processing.
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01:00
Comfortably listen to music with these $40 open-ear...
Macworld
Tired of invasive earbuds or over-ear headphones that constantly fall off? Meet the Mezzo Bone Conduction Headphones.
These headphones make your listening experience safe and comfortable thanks to their open-ear design. Now, you can score them for only 39.96 (reg. $69) with code MEZZO!
Unlike traditional headphones that deliver sound waves directly into your ear canal, these bone conduction headphones rest outside your ears and transmit sound by bypassing the eardrums completely and delivering audio vibrations...
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00:41
Apple Store’s ‘Shop with a Specialist over Video’...
Thursday May 2
17:47
Apple Store app now features ‘Shop with a Specialist...
Apple last year updated its online store with a new feature called “Shop with a Specialist over Video.” As the name suggests, it lets customers connect with an Apple Specialist using one-way video when buying certain products, such as the iPhone. This functionality is now coming to the Apple Store app on iOS as well.
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15:37
Apple published a new Press Release
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15:32
Apple’s Q2 2024 earnings reveal a drop in iPhone,...
Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty)
Apple's earnings report for the second quarter of the company's 2024 fiscal year showed a slide in hardware sales, especially for the iPhone. Nonetheless, Apple beat analysts' estimates for the quarter thanks to the company's rapidly growing services revenue.
iPhone revenue dropped from $51.33 billion in the same quarter last year to $45.96 billion, a fall of about 10 percent. This was the second consecutive quarter with declining iPhone...
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15:31
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14:23
[Fix] Errors Importing Android WhatsApp Chats to...
13:58
Apple Q2 2024 earnings: Analysts’ expectations...
Macworld
Apple on Thursday announced its second quarter 2024 earnings, posting revenue of $90.8 billion for the quarter, a 4 percent decline year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.53, which is one cent higher than last year. The company reported $23.6 billion in profit.
Apple beat the analysts’ predicted revenue of $90 billion and earnings per diluted share of $1.50.
iPhone sales, which usually buoy Apple’s results, took a hit this quarter, posting $46 billion in revenue, which is a 10 percent decrease from the second quarter of 2023. Wearables, Home, and Accessories revenue was also down 10 percent. iPad sales were also down 17 percent.
Apple’s Services set a record for the quarter and saw a jump in revenue YoY of 14 percent, while Mac sales increased about 4 percent.
“During the quarter, we were thrilled to launch Apple Vision Pro and to show the world the potential that spatial...
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12:45
iOS 17.5 beta feature makes sending in your iPhone...
Macworld
Sending your iPhone in for repair was always a little nerve-wracking. Not just because you no longer have access to what may be the most important gadget in your life, but because you never know if it’s safe.
Apple’s recommended procedure for preparing your device for service is to back up your phone, turn off Apple Cash, remove all cards from Wallet, and then remove your iPhone from Find My. This also removes Activation Lock. The fine print says, “Apple might not be able to service your device if Find My isn’t turned off.” It’s all very worrying and not the smooth and seamless experience we’re used to from Apple.
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12:37
Apple deal could have been “suicide” for Google,...
Enlarge / John Schmidtlein, partner at Williams & Connolly LLP and lead litigator for Alphabet Inc.'s Google, arrives to federal court in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg)
Halfway through the first day of closing arguments in the Department of Justice's big antitrust trial against Google, US District Judge Amit Mehta posed the question that likely many Google users have pondered over years of DOJ claims that Google's market dominance has harmed users.
"What should Google have done to remain outside the crosshairs of the DOJ?" Mehta asked...
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12:07
RESOLVED: We're investigating reports of an...
Incident began at 2024-05-02 15:53 and ended at 2024-05-02 19:02 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).
The issue with Google Meet has been resolved for all affected users.
For new streams, there is no problem now. For broken streams, the stream host can stop and restart the stream to mitigate the issue.
We thank you for your patience while we worked on resolving the issue.
Affected products: Google Meet
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10:49
Microsoft Finally Rolls Out Passkey Support for...
08:50
The Apple Studio Display is finally down to the...
Macworld
The Studio Display is more than a pretty monitor—it’s also loaded with high-end features you won’t find anywhere else, including a FaceTime camera, spatial audio, and three built-in USB-C ports. All that comes at a price, but today it’s cheaper than it’s ever been: Amazon is selling the 27-inch Apple Studio Display for $1,300, a savings of $299 and the best price we’ve ever seen.
The Studio Display is a fantastic monitor with a 5K Retina display sporting 600 nits of brightness, True Tone, and a P3 wide color gamut. Inside its thin bezels, you’ll find a built-in 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage support, as well as a six-speaker...
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03:15
Apple announces 2024 Swift Student Challenge winners...
The entries have been tallied, there were some incredible apps submitted, and Apple has profiled three of its “Distinguished Winners” of its 2024 Swift Student Challenge, their apps covering care, extreme sports, and breathing exercises. The company launched its 2024 Swift Student Challenge in February and selected 350 winners from their entries in March. 50 […]
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03:00
Rumor: Third-generation Apple Watch Ultra may see “...
If you were hoping for a new generation of the Apple Watch Ultra with a significant number of amazing new features you may be let down. Per Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple seems likely to release a next-gen Apple Watch Ultra this year, but the new model will have “almost no” hardware upgrades […]
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Wednesday May 1
09:22
The Challenge of Replacing “User” with More Precise...
This MIT Technology Review piece points out that relying too heavily on the term "user" exacts a cost in depersonalizing the relationships we have with the software that fills our lives. Let's work to use more precise terms.
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09:17
The BASIC programming language turns 60
Enlarge / Part of the cover illustration from "The Applesoft Tutorial" BASIC manual that shipped with the Apple II computer starting in 1981. (credit: Apple, Inc.)
Sixty years ago, on May 1, 1964, at 4 am in the morning, a quiet revolution in computing began at Dartmouth College. That's when mathematicians John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz successfully ran the first program written in their newly developed BASIC (Beginner's All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) programming language on the college's General Electric GE-225 mainframe.
Little did they know that their creation would go on to democratize computing and inspire generations of programmers over the next six decades.
What is BASIC?
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08:58
Apple published a new Press Release
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08:35
iOS 17.5 makes it less of a hassle to send your...
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If you've ever sent an iPhone in for repair, you might be familiar with the dance Apple asks you to do if your device still powers on: back up your data, then either erase the phone or disable the Find My feature so your phone can easily be serviced (or, if it's being exchanged for a new one, refurbished and resold). If you're also using the Stolen Device Protection and Security Delay feature introduced in iOS 17.3, this can be a pain, since you need to wait a full hour to turn Find My off after you make the request.
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04:54
A new iPad Pro is coming to take the tablet crown (...
Macworld
The iPad, remember that? It’s been a minute since Apple unveiled a new tablet–about 807,690 minutes, to be a bit more precise–but all indications point to brand new models being rolled out as part of an Apple keynote next week, on May 7.
A lot has happened in the intervening time. Apple released iPadOS 17, the Apple Vision Pro was announced and shipped, and the M2 processors have given way to the M3–with the promise of more soon. Throughout all of that, the iPad Pro and 10th-generation iPad have...
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04:25
Tomorrow’s AAPL Q2 earnings likely to be $5B down
AAPL Q2 earnings are set to be announced tomorrow, and the company had already warned that we should expect a year-on-year revenue drop of around $5B.
Analysts expect the same thing, and the outlook for Q3 isn’t expected to be any better, so investors will be listening carefully to any more clues Apple gives about what to expect further ahead …
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04:15
Everything coming from Apple in May 2024 including...
Macworld
After months of false starts, it looks like we’re finally going to get new iPads in May! There hasn’t been a new iPad released since 2022, and iPad sales are suffering for it, but the new models coming in May could actually bring some significant new changes and maybe even a surprise or two.
It’s really odd for Apple to release new hardware in May, much less hold an event for it, but that’s exactly what’s happening on May 7 with the “Let Loose” event. That will make a pretty exciting lead-up to WWDC, which begins on June 10.
New iPads! Finally!
On May 7, Apple is holding an event with the tagline “Let Loose.” Given that one of the promotional images is an Apple logo with a hand holding an Apple Pencil...
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03:27
Apple Vision Pro: Everything you need to know
Macworld
Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the U.S. on February 2, 2024. It’s a mixed reality headset (Apple calls it a “Spatial Computer”) that marries an M2 processor with a lot of custom silicon, sensors, cameras, and more. The starting price of $3,499 and limited availability means that it’s a niche product, but it’s the first in a new category that Apple believes will be critical in the coming years.
Apple Vision Pro release date: UK, Canada, Europe, Australia
Apple is yet to say when Vision Pro will be available to buy outside the U.S. beyond saying that it will be shipping to “more countries” later in 2024.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested that the Vision Pro will be launched outside the U.S. before WWDC in June. He believes that will be necessary to enthuse the developers attending Apple’s Worldwide...
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03:15
Apple confirms presence of an iOS bug wherein alarms...
Apple has apparently begun working on addressing a bug wherein the iOS operating system doesn’t properly play alarm sounds as scheduled. Following a number of user complaints, the company has confirmed it’s aware of the issue and is working on a fix. Apple confirmed the problem to the Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern on Tuesday […]
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03:13
How To Fix VIZIO TV Remote Not Working on Apple TV
03:00
Apple @ Work Podcast: Security and productivity in...
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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Steve Won from 1Password about their annual report: Security and...
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03:00
Microsoft Visual Studio can help you code like a pro...
Macworld
Whether you’re a budding coder or a developer with years of development under your belt, you can always benefit from tools that make programming more seamless. The best solution? Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022.
For a limited time, lifetime access to Microsoft’s top-rated programming tool is only $39.97 (reg. $499). It could help you and your coding team write more accurate code and streamline large development projects.
From novices to seasoned developers, Visual Studio Professional...
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03:00
Assassin’s Creed Mirage announced for the iPhone 15...
If you’re hankering for Assassin’s Creed Mirage on your mobile Apple device, it’s en route. Game giant Ubisoft on Tuesday announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage will launch in the App Store on June 6 and be available for the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and select iPad Air and iPad Pro models […]
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01:18
NordPass review: The VPN experts can now look after...
Macworld
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Easy to set up and use
- Good security features
- Decent free tier
Cons
- Password import from Keychain only via a Mac
- Best features are on paid tier
Our Verdict
NordPass is a solid and easy to use password manager with plenty of useful features.
Price When Reviewed
Free 30-day trial; From $1.49 per month, $71.76 a year (currently $35.76 for two year)
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01:00
Learn about the world you’re driving through with...
Macworld
Next time you’re on the road, pull up Autio if you want to learn about the world as it passes you by. Autio is a unique travel companion that tells you about the places you’re driving through. This location-based story app is like your own personal narrator teaching you about the history, geography, and local sights all around you.
These beautifully edited audio stories play while you’re driving and have automatic and seamless transitions so you don’t get distracted. There are already ...
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00:03
Apple Logo Keeps Blinking? Here’s How to Exit a...
Tuesday April 30
23:00
How to Remove Previous Owners from Used AirPods Pro
21:00
MLS Season Pass drops price for remainder of 2024...
19:59
Grammarly Review: Is It a Good Writing Assistant for...
19:35
New Beats Solo Buds already sound like a better deal...
16:59
How To Unlock a Disabled iPad by Connecting It to...
14:16
The iPhone’s next AAA game, Assassin’s Creed Mirage...
Enlarge / Assassin's Creed Mirage returned to the earlier games' focus on stealth assassinations in a historical urban environment. (credit: Ubisoft)
Apple has spent the last year trying to convince gamers that they can get a console-like, triple-A experience on the latest iPhones. The newest test of that promise will be Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage, which now has a release date and pricing information.
Mirage will land on compatible iPhones—the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max—on June 6, according to Ubisoft (though the App Store listing says June 10.) That coincides pretty closely with Apple's annual developer conference, so we'd expect it to...
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13:49
9to5Mac Daily: April 30, 2024 – Beats Solo 4 and...
13:28
Is TikTok bypassing Apple’s App Store in-app...
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A new report from TechCrunch today claims that TikTok might be bypassing Apple’s App Store in-app purchase system. The report says that TikTok is “presenting some of its users with a link to a website” to purchase coins,...
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12:55
Beats tackles the low end with new $80 Solo Buds,...
Macworld
Apple’s other company, Beats Electronics, is often overlooked in favor of the eponymous AirPods. But they shouldn’t be: Beats offers more colors, often better fit or different sizes/styles, and most of the same features you get with AirPods.
And today, the company has announced a long-overdue update to its most affordable headphones and a new pair of super-affordable earbuds.
Beats Solo 4
It’s been eight years since the Beats Solo 3 were released in 2016. Clearly, an update is long overdue. The new Beats Solo 4 maintain the same on-ear size and styling as the Solo 3, with a few notable upgrades. According to Beats, the new model is upgraded in the following ways:
- Refined acoustics with improvements to the transducer, voice coil, and more for lower distortion.
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12:43
Apple Rolls Out visionOS 1.2 Beta 4 to Developers
12:34
iOS 17.5 introduces new ‘Repair State’ that keeps...
Currently, when you need to send an iPhone for repair to Apple or an authorized repair center, you first have to turn off Find My. That way, Apple knows that you own that iPhone and that it’s not a lost or stolen device. However, with iOS 17.5, users will no longer have to turn off Find My before sending an iPhone in for repairs thanks to a new “Repair State” mode.
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12:18
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Is Finally Coming to iPhones...
11:45
Apple Releases Fourth Betas of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5...
11:44
Meta adds a few more Apple Vision Pro features to...
Meta continues to pick low hanging fruit features from Apple Vision Pro for its . The company is also expanding support for playing back videos shot on iPhone in Quest OS.
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11:21
Apple promoting May 7 keynote as a ‘different kind...
10:57
Fortnite will return to the iPad in the EU, Epic...
Macworld
Fortnite’s lengthy exile from the iPhone and iPad looks set to end soon, at least in the EU. Having declared back in January its intention to bring the popular game back to iOS in 2024, Epic Games today boasted that it will also return to iPadOS this year.
Back in 2020, Epic tested the limits of Apple’s App Store policies by adding a direct payment option to the game. Apple, predictably, responded by removing Fortnite from its platforms (Google did the same) and deleting the company’s developer account. While Epic’s account has since been reinstated, Fortnite remains unavailable in the App Store.
The companies have spent the last three and a half years litigating the dispute to...
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10:51
Beats Solo 4, Solo Buds Officially Debut With...
10:50
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the latest AAA game...
10:38
iOS 17.5 beta 4 arrives a week before the May iPad...
Macworld
It’s been a month since the release of iOS 17.4, which introduced a few minor tweaks (like new emojis) for all users, but it has a massive change to app distribution for those in the European Union. In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, that version allowed alternate app stores, changed policies and terms around apps, browsers that use their own engines, and more.
Typically, a new iOS version is followed almost immediately by a beta of the next point release, so the month-long absence of any iOS beta is a strange occurrence. We expect the beta to continue for at least a few weeks; the final release of iOS 17.5 might not even come until May.
Update April 30: Apple has released the fourth beta of iOS 17.5. We can probably expect the final release next week, when...
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10:25
macOS 14 Sonoma superguide: Everything you need to...
Macworld
The newest version of macOS, aka macOS 14, aka Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), is now available. Among the new features Sonoma brings to Macs are changes to widgets, a new Game Mode, the ability to easily turn web pages into web apps, and fun additions to video conferencing apps. Read on for the lowdown on all the new features and further improvements coming throughout 2024.
Update April 30: Apple has released the fourth beta for macOS 14.5.
macOS 14 Sonoma: Latest version
The full version of macOS 14 was released to the general public on Tuesday, September 26 (the earliest macOS release date since 2018). That was version 14.0. Many smaller point updates have been released since then, however:
The latest version is macOS Sonoma 14.4.1,...
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10:19
Apple releases fourth beta for iOS 17.5, macOS...
The weekly iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the fourth developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5.
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10:00
These accessories will let you maximize your Delta...
Since Delta debuted on the App Store about two weeks ago; I have logged far too many hours playing my childhood games (more than I care to share). The more I used the emulator the more I learned about its capabilities. Did you know you could Airplay Delta to an Apple TV and use your iPhone as a controller? Or that you could connect up to four controllers at once to play games with friends? So many quality of life features that I have been taking advantage of. These features are best used with some corresponding accessories. I wanted to list some of my favorites that I have been using to really get the most out of Delta!
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09:49
Stop losing stuff with this 4-pack of AirTags for $...
Macworld
AirTags are the rare Apple device that’s both cheap and designed to work with non-Apple devices. And today you can get set up for less: Amazon is selling a four-pack of AirTags for $80, a savings of $25 and $36 less than you’d pay separately.
AirTags are circular Bluetooth trackers that add Find My tracking to keys, bags, and other items that aren’t made by Apple. The small white-and-chrome discs connect to the app just like an iPhone or MacBook and alert you when something is left behind and can help you find something that goes missing. A lost item attached to an AirTag can tap into the vast Find My network to track it down and they’re small and light enough to fit just...
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09:40
Apple Acknowledges iPhone Alarm Bug, Promises Fix Is...
09:11
Here’s how you will (and won’t) be able to use Apple...
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Support is live in select states for Apple Wallet to securely store driver’s licenses and state IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch. While there is excitement around the new feature, there are also a number of questions and concerns. Let’s dive into how Apple digital IDs work in the real world, where they’re available, where they’re accepted, and more.
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08:53
If your iPhone alarm stopped working in iOS 17.4.1,...
Macworld
People who rely on the iPhone’s alarm to wake up from sleeping may be in for a rude awakening. Or rather un-awakening. Social media is filled with reports claiming that the iPhone alarm isn’t working, causing users to oversleep and turn to TikTok to complain about the issue before eventually calling their employer to let them know they’ll be late.
According to The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern, Apple is aware of the problem and is working on a fix. She has not encountered the problem, alerting her followers on X that her iPhone woke her up “right on time.”
Today Show called me last night and said iPhone alarms aren't working! I hadn't heard that but Apple confirmed this AM that it...
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08:46
AirPods Pro 2 return to $180 low, iPad Pro Magic...
08:45
How to find and block an AirTag that’s detected near...
Macworld
The AirTag from Apple is a compact tracking device that offers precise locating ability. Unlike a GPS tracker, which requires cell service and may drain a battery quickly, an AirTag relies on the distributed Find My network of iPhones, iPads, and Macs that hundreds of millions of people around the world carry with them, and uses Bluetooth LE to send a signal to other devices.
Find the best AirTag accessories, key rings, holders, and bag tags we’ve tested.
While there are a thousand positive and legitimate ways to use an AirTag, it can be abused to let someone track you without your knowledge, potentially exposing you to a dangerous situation....
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07:30
Apple Confirms iPhone Alarm Failure Reports
07:25
Apple working on fix for bug causing iPhone alarms...
Over the last several weeks, a number of reports on social media have surfaced from iPhone users claiming their alarms don’t properly play a sound. Apple has since confirmed that it’s aware of this problem, and says it is working on a fix.
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07:20
AI hardware is like trying to invent the iPod after...
For some reason which utterly eludes me, 2024 seems to be the year of AI hardware. We’ve had the Humane AI Pin, the Rabbit R1, and even former Apple design chief Jony Ive reportedly seeking a billion-dollar bet for his own attempt.
Reviews of Humane were brutal, with those who tried it as unimpressed by its performance as they were bemused as to its purpose – and the Rabbit R1 isn’t faring too much better, with Marques Brownlee describing...
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07:18
It makes no sense to give the iPad Pro an M4 chip...
Macworld
When you’re a kid, being an inventor sounds like an impossibly glamorous job–and a simple one, too. All you have to do is invent something brilliant (like, say, the iPad), then sit back and wait for the checks to roll in. But when you grow up you learn about capitalism and investors and stock prices and realize that everything is a lot more complicated. One-off brilliance is not enough—you need an ongoing revenue stream, and that means releasing new things on a regular basis, each preferably better than the last.
Finding ways to make the iPad better every 18 months (but not so good that you can’t surpass it again next time) is tricky enough, but Apple made another rod for its own back when it split the device into multiple lines: the standard iPad, the iPad mini, the iPad Air, the iPad Pro. Now you have to make sure the iPad is better than last year’s model, the iPad Air is better than the iPad, and the Pro is better...
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07:01
Apple Targets Google Staff To Build AI Team
Apple has poached dozens of AI experts from Google and has created a secretive European laboratory in Zurich, as the tech giant builds a team to battle rivals in developing new AI models and products. From a report: According to a Financial Times analysis of hundreds of LinkedIn profiles as well as public job postings and research papers, the $2.7tn company has undertaken a hiring spree over recent years to expand its global AI and machine learning team. The iPhone maker has particularly targeted workers from Google, attracting at least 36 specialists from its rival since it poached John Giannandrea to be its top AI executive in 2018.
While the majority of Apple's AI team work from offices in California and Seattle, the tech group has also expanded a significant outpost in Zurich. Professor Luc Van Gool from Swiss university ETH Zurich said Apple's acquisitions of two local AI start-ups -- virtual reality group FaceShift and image recognition company Fashwell -- led Apple...
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06:59
Beats Solo 4 hands-on: the most iconic Beats...
Apple has officially taken the wraps off its new Beats Solo 4 headphones today, the first update in eight years to one of the best-selling Beats products
I’ve been using the Beats Solo 4 for the past week (listening to hours and hours of Taylor Swift). Head below for a roundup of what’s new and my first impressions.
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06:59
Apple debuts new Beats Solo Buds with 18-hour...
Alongside the launch of Beats Solo 4 today, Apple has also announced new Beats Solo Buds earbuds. The new Beats Solo Buds pack a truly wireless design with an incredibly impressive 18 hours of battery life and $79.99 price.
These represent the most affordable truly wireless earbuds that Apple or Beats has released to date.
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06:56
Rumor: iOS 18 to add new ‘Web Eraser’ and page...
Apple is reportedly planning big updates to Safari as part of iOS 18 and macOS 15 later this year. According to a report on Tuesday, the changes will include a new AI-powered tool called “Intelligent Search” with page summarization, a “Web Eraser” feature, and more.
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06:43
Award-winning ‘Sofa’ downtime organizer gets major...
The impressive and beautiful downtime organizer app Sofa is out with a major release today for iPhone and iPad. Version 4 comes with an all-new UI across the home screen, “The Pile,” and more, custom categories, pinned lists, smart lists, and much more.
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06:35
Apple Likely to Stick with Color-Infused Back Glass...
06:02
Poll: Should Apple offer more colorful iPhone 16 Pro...
A report earlier this month said that the color-infused back glass used on the non-Pro iPhone 15 models would be extended to the iPhone 16 Pro, and a new Weibo claim implies the same. This would bring new color options to the Pro and Pro Max.
Earlier reports have also suggested that we may see new color options for the titanium frame, as well as the glass back …
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04:50
TikTok could be banned in Europe as well as the US
Hugely popular video app TikTok could be banned in Europe as well as the US, according to remarks made by the president of the European Commission.
TikTok is also under two separate EU investigations, and President Biden last week signed a bill which would see the app banned in the US within nine months unless it is sold to an American company …
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04:21
Apple has ‘secretive’ advanced AI lab in Europe;...
A new report today says that Apple has created a ‘secretive’ advanced AI lab in Europe, and it’s this facility which is responsible for some of its most ground-breaking artificial intelligence work.
The same report suggests that most of Apple’s AI specialists have been poached from Google, though this isn’t a great surprise give the background of the Cupertino company’s AI chief …
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04:15
Journey Nexa review: The best MacBook sleeve I’ve...
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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Two integrated chargers
- High-quality workmanship
- Not just for Apple products
Cons
- Expensive
- No space for accessories
Our Verdict
If you work on the go a lot, the Journey Nexa is a fantastic protective laptop sleeve for your MacBook–provided you are willing to pay its price. The workmanship is outstanding, and there are two integrated wireless chargers for the iPhone and AirPods. A matching USB-C cable is included, but the case has no additional storage space for it or any other accessories. To get the maximum charging power out of it, you will also need an additional power supply or one with multiple ports.
Price When Reviewed
$119.99
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03:51
iCloud Keychain review: How good is Apple’s built-in...
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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Free and built-in
- Auto-fill passwords
- Syncs across your Apple devices
Cons
- Not great for non-Apple devices
- Lacks the polish of rivals
Our Verdict
Apple’s own password manager has enough features and security provisions to satisfy most users. Plus, it’s built right into the operating system. You’re probably already using it and haven’t realized.
Price When Reviewed
Part of iCloud: Free on 5GB plan
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03:45
The iPad Pro’s OLED display will be ‘by far the best...
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The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is already the best iPad you can buy, with an M2 processor, mini-LED display, and Face ID, but a new report claims the upcoming model will be even better—by far.
We already expect the new iPad Pro to get an OLED screen, which would be Apple’s first tablet with the high-end display tech. We already know the benefits—deeper blacks, better efficiency, and superior color handling—but a...
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03:30
Wait, is Apple actually doomed for real this time?
Macworld
You might want to sit down for this.
… Apple saw its smartphone sales in China plummet by 19.1% year-over-year in [Q1 2024].
Counterpoint Technology Market Research (April 23, 2024)
That’s a lot of percents, but it is only China (lol, “only”). Surely the company is doing better elsewhere. What about the U.S.? The Macalope seems to remember it was doing gangbusters there.
Over the past four quarters, iPhone share of activations fell from 40 percent to 33 percent…
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03:15
Next-gen iPad Pro could receive “the best OLED...
Samsung is rumored to have reportedly had difficulties adapting its production line to the two-stack LED for the upcoming iPad Pro, which is reputed to be the best OLED tablet panel on the market. Per a report issued on Monday afternoon by Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Samsung is the majority manufacturer […]
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03:00
Delta game emulator en route to iPad
Following the kerfuffle as to game emulators on the App Store and Apple’s finally changing its App Store rules to allow for retro game emulators, developer Riley Testut has confirmed that the Delta emulator is almost ready to launch on the iPad. In a post shared on Threads over the weekend, Testut said the iPad […]
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TubeOnAI sums up all your favorite videos and...
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A 1-year Costco Gold Star Membership comes with a $...
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Are you looking to stretch your shopping dollar further on household necessities, groceries, and tech gadgets? Becoming a Costco Gold Star Member can help you access savings on a plethora of items — and it’s all under one roof.
For only $60, you can get a Costco Gold Star Membership for one year and get a complimentary $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*.
With this deal, you’ll have a full year to peruse the aisles for everyday groceries, household supplies...
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Here’s where you can use your iPhone as your digital...
Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license all the way back in 2021. Plane tickets, movie passes, and credit cards were already digital. Now it was time to digitize government-issued identification cards.
So far, very few U.S. states actually let you add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. However, there are more states without Wallet support where your iPhone can still become your driver’s license.
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Best Emulators for iPhones: iOS Gaming in 2024
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Best Apple Watch to buy for kids
is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times once reported that Apple Watch adoption is happening among children as young as five. Parents are finding the Apple Watch more appropriate for kids wanting smartphones.
The Apple Watch gives kids a way to stay in touch with parents, share location, and build responsibility without the full cost and complexity of a smartphone. Wondering if it may be time to consider adding more connectivity without the commitment of a smartphone? Read this first…
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19:32
First Apple Card holders to get new titanium card as...
Apple Card was launched in 2019 in the US, and although using it with Apple Pay is the best solution, the company provides a physical card made of titanium so that holders can make purchases in stores that don’t accept contactless payments. Interestingly, the first Apple Cards issued are about to expire, and Apple is now shipping new ones to cardholders.
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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:
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The EU Will Force Apple To Open Up iPadOS
As reported by Bloomberg (paywalled), Apple's iPadOS will need to abide by EU's DMA rules, as it is now designated as a gatekeeper alongside the Safari web browser, iOS operating system and the App Store. "Apple now has six months to ensure full compliance of iPadOS with the DMA obligations," reads the EU's blog post about the change. Engadget reports: What does Apple have to do to ensure iPadOS compliance? According to the DMA, gatekeepers are prohibited from favoring their own services over rivals and from locking users into the ecosystem. The software must also allow third parties to interoperate with internal services, which is why third-party app stores are becoming a thing on iPhones in Europe. The iPad, presumably, will soon follow suit. In other words, the DMA is lobbing some serious stink bombs into Apple's walled garden. In a statement published by Forbes, Apple said it "will continue to constructively engage with the European Commission" to ensure its designated services...
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16:26
Peacock announces price increase for both new and...
Paying for streaming platforms has been getting more expensive, and now there’s some bad news for Comcast’s Peacock subscribers. The company announced this week that subscription prices will increase soon for both new and existing subscribers. Read on as we detail more about this price increase.
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15:34
These are my favorite HomeKit Secure Video cameras...
One of my favorite HomeKit features is HomeKit Secure Video, which lets me view and manage security camera recordings right in the Home app. There are a number of different cameras on the market that support this feature, and here are my favorites as someone who’s tested a lot of HomeKit accessories over the years.
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15:21
M4 iPad Pro: Will Apple put a brand new chip in its...
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Will the M4 chip entice you to buy the upcoming iPad...
We’re close to seeing Apple officially unveil its next-gen iPad Pro and we’ve learned that it may skip the M3 chip for a more powerful and capable M4 SoC. All else being constant, would the next-gen chip from Apple make you go for the new iPad Pro? Tell us what you think in our poll below.
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9to5Mac Daily: April 29, 2024 – M4 iPad Pro, iOS 18...
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Apple must open iPadOS to sideloading within 6...
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Starting back in March with the release of iOS 17.4, iPhones in the European Union have been subject to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a batch of regulations that (among other things) forced Apple support alternate app stores, app sideloading, and third-party browser engines in iOS for the first time. Today, EU regulators announced that they are also categorizing Apple's iPadOS as a "gatekeeper," meaning that the iPad will soon be subject to the same regulations as the iPhone.
The EU began investigating whether iPadOS would qualify as a gatekeeper back in September 2023, the same day it decided that iOS, the Safari...
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