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
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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 »Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.
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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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| Read more »FaceTime Not Working On iPhone? 10 Best Fixes
Many of us rely on FaceTime daily to connect with friends, family, and colleagues. (context) When it stops working, fixing it quickly becomes essential to keep our communications flowing smoothly. If you’re experiencing errors while making FaceTime calls, here are some solutions you can try. What To Do If FaceTime Is Not Working On iPhone […]
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| Read more »Everyone deserves a little R&R. Unfortunately, planning a vacation or any other trip can prove to be costly, especially when you consider airfare alone. However, you can make travel planning more affordable with Matt’s Flights.
Through April 21, a this lifetime subscription to the Matt’s Flights Premium Plan is on sale for only $79.97 (reg. $1800). This platform scours the web for the best-priced flights for your desired destination, making it more feasible than ever to travel.
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| Read more »A report last year revealed that Elon Musk had plans to introduce a new charge for users who have just registered on X (formerly Twitter) on the grounds that this would be the only way to make the platform free of bots. Now Musk himself has confirmed his intentions and revealed more details about this potential fee.
| Read more »A recent report revealed that Spotify is planning to raise the price of its subscription soon, at least in some countries. And for those who think that paying $10.99 a month for a music streaming platform is already too much, the company may soon introduce an even more expensive “Music Pro” subscription that will enable lossless audio and some other extra features.
| Read more »Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, has come a long way since its launch almost a year ago. However, Threads still lacks some important features – such as an option to show real-time search results. After Meta said it had no plans to make this a reality, the company is finally letting some Threads users see recent search results.
| Read more »iPhone 15 5G Performance Is Slower Than Samsung Galaxy 24 Across the Globe
Ookla released its most recent research on 5G smartphone performance, which includes a competition between the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series and the iPhone 15 family. In most of the tested countries, Samsung’s new smartphones had faster median 5G performance than the iPhone 15 series. Ookla shared these test results in a blog post with […]
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| Read more »When WWDC kicks off on June 10, there will be a lot of attention on Apple’s plans for new artificial intelligence features. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterates that one of Apple’s primary focuses will be on privacy and on-device intelligence.
| Read more »In a 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus members-only episode, Benjamin and Chance watch BlackBerry, the 2023 film covering the “story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone.”
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| Read more »Apple Could Launch iPhone 16 Pro With 256GB Base Storage
Only a few months remain for Apple to hold its traditional September event and unveil its new iPhone 16, Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and Pro Max. They will come with interesting new features, such as improvements in their lenses or AI capabilities. We’ll see those at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10. We […]
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| Read more »Maintenance release for the recently upgraded reference management tool. ($74.99 new, $49.99 upgrade, free update for version 15 users, 113.5 MB, macOS 10.13+)
| Read more »The Listen Later text-to-podcast service now features outro music after each podcast episode and provides a Chrome extension for easier submission. Also, if a paywall is blocking you from converting an article to a podcast, TidBITS readers have developed a workaround.
| Read more »Trying to stand out among all the MagSafe accessories on the market can often be challenging. What makes one battery pack better than the others? What makes one stand better than the others? It can often come down to minor features, pricing, and form factor. That’s precisely what the aims to deliver: a robust battery pack at a fair price that can charge up to three devices at the same time.
| Read more »We’ve rounded up the best MagSafe, Qi2 and MagSafe-compatible magnetic chargers, from the plain pad to multi-functional (up to six devices charged) stands, and even the most colorful—from snap-on chargers and modular stands to foldable power bank and full desk mat.
Apple’s MagSafe technology, supported by all models of iPhone 12/13/14/15, presents a more efficient way of wirelessly charging compatible iPhones. MagSafe is the ring of magnets around the iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15’s internal charging coil, which senses compatible accessories and magnetically snaps securely into the most efficient charging position with the right accessories. And you’re less likely to wake up to find your phone wasn’t correctly placed so didn’t charge at all!
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| Read more »It’s our 34th anniversary today, and Adam Engst marks the occasion by sharing some thoughts and stats about where TidBITS is now, along with new discounts on apps from the Ukrainian companies Belight Software and MacPaw.
| Read more »Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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| Read more »Earlier this month, Apple revised its App Store Guidelines to permit game emulator apps for the first time. On Saturday, one of the first such apps was approved: iGBA. This app allowed users to import and play ROMs download from the internet. On Sunday, however, the app was pulled from the App Store without full explanation.
Apple has now provided more clarity on why iGBA was removed from the App Store after initially being approved.
| Read more »Apple Music Not Working on Tesla? Here are 5 Fixes
Is Apple Music not working on your Tesla? Many motorists worldwide, including some of my friends, have been struggling to connect iPhones with Tesla’s infotainment systems. With their help, I tested some common solutions and listed down which ones could address the most likely causes behind this issue. What To Do If Apple Music Is […]
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| Read more »Monday’s best deals have a new all-time low on Apple’s just-released 15-inch M3 MacBook Air landing at $1,150 – a savings of $149. There’s also a chance to score the Sonos Era 300 smart speaker as it drops to $359 alongside Apple Pencil with USB-C returning to its all-time low of $69. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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| Read more »An anonymous reader shares a report: Over the weekend, developer Mattia La Spina launched iGBA as one of the first retro game emulators legitimately available on the iOS App Store following Apple's rules change regarding such emulators earlier this month. As of Monday morning, though, iGBA has been pulled from the App Store following controversy over the unauthorized reuse of source code from a different emulator project.
iOS 8.1 plugs security hole that made it easy to install emulators
Shortly after iGBA's launch, some people on social media began noticing that the project appeared to be based on the code for GBA4iOS, a nearly decade-old emulator that developer Riley Testut and a partner developed as high-schoolers (and distributed via a temporary security hole in the iOS App store). Testut took to social media Sunday morning to call iGBA a "knock-off" of GBA4iOS. "I did not give anyone permission to do this, yet it's now sitting at the top of the charts (despite...
While Apple silicon has done great things for the Mac, Apple has yet to settle on a predictable update cycle for its Mac lineup. Along with shifting release schedules, each generation of chips has skipped a model without a clear reason why.
The Mac Pro and high-end Mac mini never got the M1 chip. The iMac completely skipped the M2. And the M3 hasn’t made it to the Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. But a new report claims the M4 will finally put the entire Mac lineup on a level playing field as Apple plans to update its entire catalog with the next-gen chip.
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| Read more »It Was Fun While It Lasted; Apple Gets Dethroned in Smartphone Market, Sales Down by 10%
Apple’s grip on the smartphone market loosened in the first quarter of 2024, with shipments dipping, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). The company shipped 50.1 million iPhones, a decline from the 55.4 million units shipped in the same period last year. This stands in contrast to the global smartphone market, which […]
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| Read more »Ookla is out with its latest report on 5G smartphone performance with the latest data including the new Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup. As it turns out, Samsung’s new smartphones saw faster median 5G performance than the iPhone 15 lineup in the majority of countries tested.
| Read more »I’m sure it’s been said countless times before, but—now that would be a good name for a column!—iMessage could use a send quietly option that’s always available. Send quietly is a feature today, but it’s only available when the recipient is in a Focus mode.
| Read more »Apple has lost its spot as the world's biggest mobile phone seller after a steep sales drop as South Korean rival Samsung retook the lead in the global market share. From a report: Samsung had been the biggest seller of mobile phones for 12 years until the end of 2023, when sales of Apple's iPhone models overtook it. Global smartphone shipments increased by 8% to 289.4m units during January-March, according to research firm IDC. Samsung won a 20.8% market share, beating Apple's 17.3% share, which has been dented by slowing sales in China.
IDC said that Apple shipped 50.1m iPhones in the first quarter, down from the 55.4m units it shipped in the same period last year. It was the biggest drop in iPhone sales since Covid-19 lockdowns caused global supply chain chaos in 2022. The drop in Apple sales, despite a growing global market, was partly ascribed to difficulties in China. Local rivals including Xiaomi and Huawei have put pressure on Apple and Samsung. At the same time,...
| Read more »Apple is using titanium on iPhone for the first time, but what’s safe or best to use for cleaning iPhone 15 Pro? Whether you just got your new phone or it’s been dirty for a while, let’s look at how to clean iPhone with step-by-step do’s and don’ts.
| Read more »Global iPhone market share dropped 9.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year, enabling Samsung to retake the smartphone lead despite failing to increase its own shipments.
Apple saw the biggest slump of any brand, at a time when the global smartphone market as a whole continues to grow …
| Read more »How To Turn off Apple Watch Keyboard Input Notification on iPhone
Are you constantly getting “Enter text on Apple Watch using your iOS keyboard. Press to type.” on your iPhone? To fix this error, simply turn off the Apple Watch Keyboard input notification setting. Read on to learn how. How To Turn Off Apple Watch Keyboard Input Notification on iPhone Users have reported seeing this notification […]
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| Read more »Apple is rolling out a new update to the Apple Sports app today ahead of NHL and NBA playoffs kicking off. The update brings additional details and information on NHL and NBA games for the playoffs, Apple says.
| Read more »Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Vietnam, and said today that the company is “committed to continuing to strengthen connections” in the country as it seeks to reduce dependence on China.
In addition to investing more in the Vietnamese supply chain, Apple is also supporting a scheme intended to bring clean water to more than 42,000 children by the end of this month …
| Read more »iPhone owners feeling skeptical about the reliability of AI may be pleased to hear that Apple’s take on the technology will probably work on device rather than via the cloud. Initially, at any rate.
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman made the revelation in the Q&A portion of this week’s Power On newsletter. “As the world awaits Apple’s big AI unveiling [at WWDC] on June 10, it looks like the initial wave of features will work entirely on device,” he said (via...
| Read more »BlackMagic has long offered powerful hardware add-ons for video editors, but the four-figure pricing has been a barrier to many, with even the Micro Panel coming in at $895.
The latest DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel comes close to halving the cost, but also adds an iPad Pro slot and internal battery for portable editing …
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| Read more »iPhone 16 Pro To Solve One of Apple’s Biggest Flaws
If you own an iPhone and like photography, you may have noticed an issue common to all Apple devices. Depending on the scene, one or several green dots or halos of light often appear in the image that shouldn’t be there. That’s due to light reflections on the iPhone lenses. And now the iPhone 16 […]
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| Read more »The iPhone 16 Pro camera could see a small-sounding improvement which could turn out to fix what I see as one of the biggest problems with current and recent models: internal reflections.
While iPhone cameras have gotten better with each generation, and are now good enough that many of us use them as our primary camera, there is one issue which can significantly degrade images when shooting into the light …
| Read more »While the Supreme Court denied appeal requests from both Apple and Epic Games in the App Store case, that didn’t put an end to legal wrangling between the two companies.
In January, Epic Games headed back to court to accuse Apple of failing to comply with the original antitrust ruling, and now the Cupertino company has asked a judge to dismiss the...
| Read more »DownDetector shows Microsoft 365 down for some, with issues first showing up in the early hours eastern time, with reports running around ten times higher than normal …
| Read more »Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.
Big news
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the iPhone SE since the glory days of the second-gen model from 2020, with rather more downs than ups. But now, based on a series of unexpectedly promising leaks, it looks like we might be headed for an uphill segment.
Earlier this month a Weibo account dropped some alluring details about the iPhone SE 4 that made it sound like the best $499 smartphone ever. Boasting a 6.1-inch OLED screen, Face ID, and an A16 processor, the new phone would represent a huge...
| Read more »Apple Found To Be Disabling Apple Watch’s Blood Oxygen Sensor When Given for Repairing
Apple Watch users are expressing concern after reports surfaced that Apple is disabling the blood oxygen sensor on some watch models sent in for repair. This appears to affect even watches where the sensor was previously functional. The news comes amidst an ongoing legal battle between Apple and medical technology company Masimo. Masimo claims that […]
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| Read more »You’ve spent hours working on an Excel workbook on a MacBook, but now it’s gone. Or, when you exit an Excel file, you unintentionally select “Don’t Save”. Is this to say that your entire effort has been in vain? This article systematically explains how to recover lost Excel files on a Mac. With our 4 methods, you can recover unsaved Excel files quickly.
After selecting the “Don’t Save” option or shutting down the MacBook without saving files, the Excel file vanishes on the Mac. Then, you should apply data recovery as quickly as possible; there is still a good chance you can recover your lost Excel document.
Method 1. Recover unsaved Excel files on a Mac with software
The most convenient method is to use professional Mac recovery software to restore the unsaved Excel files....
| Read more »The M4-based Macs are due out later this year and will feature improvements in artificial intelligence features. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it’s possible that the M4 lineup could arrive around October, as the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips all debuted in October 2023. Given this time frame, Gurman has stated that the entire […]
| Read more »Of the big Apple events of the year, WWDC is the most reliable: In each of the past 17 Junes, like clockwork, Apple has held a big get-together for its developer partners and announced a raft of important software updates. The September iPhone launch and the March/April spring event (which didn’t happen in 2023) seem almost unpredictable by comparison.
In this article, we list the major announcements (and some of the smaller titbits) you can expect to hear about at WWDC 2024. Some of these–updates to the five big Apple operating systems, most obviously–are as predictable as the timing of the event. But we reckon Apple will spring a few surprises this year.
Apple has announced that WWDC24 will be held from June 10-14.
When is WWDC 2024?
Apple will kick off WWDC24 with a keynote at...
| Read more »The App Store Allowed an iPhone Game Boy Emulator for the First Time. Now It’s Gone
A few weeks ago Apple announced that it would allow emulators in the App Store. It was great news for fans of old or classic video games like Pokemon or Mario Kart. Just a few days later, the first emulator became available for download. Now Apple has removed it from the App Store. iGBA was […]
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| Read more »Over the weekend, the first handheld console game emulator hit the App Store, following a relaxation in App Store Review Guidelines the week prior.
Fast forward 24 hours and the app is gone, pulled from the App Store. However, we aren’t sure why. It might be that ROM-loading emulators are actually not allowed, and this one slipped through. Or, it may be that iGBA was simply a clone of the open-source project GBA4iOS, and was pushed to the store without permission or appropriate licensing.
| Read more »Whether you’re looking to host a spring dinner party or summer picnic, you’ll likely need food, decorations, furniture, and other goods. Rather than sprint across town to different stores to grab what you need, you can streamline your shopping needs for fun events and daily essentials by shopping at Costco.
Costco, a nationwide warehouse chain, makes one-stop shopping possible, and for a limited time, a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership is only $60 and comes...
| Read more »Once Again, Apple Advocates for 8GB of RAM being Enough for MacBooks
There’s no doubt MacBooks are some of the best laptops available in the market, and what money can buy, but some strings are attached to this statement. Apple first began shipping MacBooks with 8GB RAM as standard in 2016, a significant leap from the previous 4GB standard. Surprisingly, almost a decade later, Apple hasn’t deviated […]
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| Read more »Chrome Tests Feature To Address Unusable Passwords After macOS Password Resets
Google is testing a new feature in Chrome to address an issue where some saved passwords become inaccessible after a macOS password reset. This can cause inconvenience for users who rely on Chrome’s Password Manager to store and manage their login credentials for various websites. First, some background on this issue. Chrome uses encryption to […]
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| Read more »Twitch Revealed New Features for Mods on iOS as It Celebrated Mod Appreciation Day
Twitch has introduced an important role of moderators on its platform, dedicating April 11th as Mod Appreciation Day. Moderators, identified by green swords in chat, are responsible for facilitating welcoming and safe communities by managing queues, answering viewer questions, and enforcing chat rules. Twitch encourages users and viewers to show appreciation. To do so, they […]
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| Read more »Fixed: Location Expired Error on iPhone
Seeing an iPhone error message saying “Location Expired” pop up while using Find My can feel frustrating, especially in urgent situations. What’s worse is that sorting through the potential causes takes time. If you just want to share your location fast, go through these troubleshooting steps—I ranked them from most to least likely to work. […]
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| Read more »Face ID Not Working For App Store: Here Are 6 Fixes
If Face ID isn’t working for App Store transactions, you’ll likely have to type your Apple ID password manually every time you download apps or pay subscription fees. It’s a minor hassle, but a hassle nonetheless. Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to restore your iPhone’s facial recognition system. Let’s go through […]
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