Sunday September 29
09:42
Indian authorities looking into fire at iPhone parts...
A fire that broke out on September 28th at a factory that supplies iPhone components in Hosur, India has forced the plant to temporarily close.
This former Pegatron factory, now owned by Tata, is the site of the blaze.
Authorities in Tamil Nadu are investigating the blaze at the former Pegatron factory, now owned by Tata Electronics. The fire began in an area used to store chemicals, according to company officials.
While the fire has been "completely put out," according to district administrative official K.M. Sarayu, two workers were hospitalized during the incident due to fumes. Those workers have since been released.
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08:57
Alleged M4 MacBook Pro packaging leak highlights a...
Originally shared on social media by ShrimpApplePro, an apparent packaging leak for the M4 seems to showcase a couple features for the laptop that we didn’t quite expect. The leak is unverified, so take it with a grain of salt.
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06:58
Apple's long-rumored homeOS may arrive in 2025...
Apple may ship the long-rumored HomePod with display in two versions in 2025, and at the same time rebrand tvOS for a wider focus on home automation and similar products.
A conceptualization of what the lower-end revamped HomePod might be like.
A forthcoming version of the HomePod with a built-in display could be coming as early as 2025 and may come in two versions. A report on Sunday refreshes claims that Apple's Home Hub product will be a blend of a HomePod and a smart display.
A higher-end version could include a robotic arm to "follow" users on video calls, as previously reported. Both devices are said to be capable of utilizing Apple Intelligence...
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06:53
M4 MacBook Pro packaging leak gives hope for an...
Packaging for the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro may have leaked, ahead of the rumored October event.
MacBook Pro could get M4 chips this fall
After failing to appear during September's "Glowtime" iPhone 16 event, the Mac and iPad lines are anticipated to turn up during a second one. With an October event becoming a possibility, it seems that at least one Mac line will see an update during it.
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06:20
Apple is considering multiple paths for future Apple...
Facing competition from Meta's improving Quest headset line, Apple is having to think hard about the future of its own Vision hardware.
Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro is presented as a premium mixed-reality headset, but one entering an already occupied marketplace. With the prospect of Meta increasing its footing in the market, Apple has to take a long hard look at itself when it comes to head-mounted displays.
Following the introduction of the improved Quest 3S headset at a price one tenth of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple is now rethinking its current course.
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05:59
Crime blotter: 'Quasi-gangs' arrested for...
In the latest Apple crime roundup, New York's mayor is indicted nearly a year after his Apple devices were seized, an iPhone theft ring by Amazon employees in Indiana, a new California law cracks down on smash-and-grabs like what plague Apple stores, and more!
Apple Store in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Seven individuals, described as "quasi-gang members," were arrested outside a Tokyo Apple Store in September of 2023 for "obstructing" business at the store. According to Japan Times, the men belong to a group called Chinese Dragon and had been seeking to purchase "many" iPhone 15s for resale the day that model was released.
Per police, two members of the group, who were hoping to buy iPhones following the cancellation of reservations, led to a "quarrel."
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05:28
Report: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch...
In this weekend’s Power On Newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlined some new details about Apple’s future smart home products. We’ll be getting two versions of a HomePod with display, and one of them will be launching as soon as next year.
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00:33
The Apple AirPods 4 without ANC is $10 Off
Apple’s latest AirPods are discounted an now priced more attractively for those who want the latest audio experience. Today, the AirPods 4 without ANC is down to just $119 from its original price of $130 on Amazon. The newest AirPods boast a redesign for maximum comfort, emphasizing a shorter stem while retaining intuitive controls. Personalized […]
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00:31
Apple back-to-school promotion nearly ending
Apple’s back-to-school promotion is ending soon in Canada and the US on September 30. Apple launched the promotion in June for college students in the US and select regions. The Cupertino-based company is giving away Apple gift cards for every eligible purchase of an iPad or Mac, in addition to a 20% discount on AppleCare+ […]
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00:30
Refurbished Apple Pencil with USB-C model appears in...
The Apple Pencil with USB-C charging port is now available in three additional regions as a refurbished model. Singapore, Japan, and Australian consumers can purchase the refurbished Apple Pencil with USB-C on the official Apple website, following its release in Canada, the US, and select European countries last July. The price of the refurbished device […]
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00:26
Action comedy movie ‘Wolfs’ now available on Apple...
A new Hollywood action comedy movie has appeared on the Apple TV+ streaming platform. ‘Wolfs’ stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt and has premiered recently on Apple TV+. The movie had a one-week theatrical release but was abruptly pulled even with positive reviews from critics and did not give a reason. However, it may be […]
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Saturday September 28
16:55
UPDF: The first AI PDF tool for Mac, iOS, and iPad...
As AI continues to embed itself into our everyday lives and, now, Apple getting into the AI game with Apple Intelligence, the need for more intelligent, efficient tools is growing. With so much data to process, especially in PDFs, finding a solution that helps you work smarter and integrates seamlessly into the Apple ecosystem is key. Enter UPDF – the AI-powered PDF editor built for Apple users. From easy annotation to mind map conversions, it’s the all-in-one solution Apple users have been waiting for.
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16:32
YouTube and YouTube Music missing songs due to...
Due to a licensing dispute with SESAC, a ton of songs have been removed from YouTube and YouTube Music in the US. YouTube remains in “active conversations with SESAC and are hoping to reach a new deal as soon as possible.”
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15:58
iPhone 16 Pro Max beats all comers in battery life...
It's not surprising that the largest smartphones by the likes of Apple and Samsung have the longest battery lives, because they have the biggest batteries — but new testing shows that the iPhone 16 Pro Max beats them all.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the top smartphone for battery life.
Technology enthusiast site Tom's Guide has updated its rankings of battery life in popular smartphones for manufacturers' latest models. Its testing showed that the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery, rated at 4685mAh, lasted for 18 hours and six minutes.
By comparison, Chinese smartphone OnePlus 12 managed 17 hours and 37 minutes. That's the closest to the iPhone 16 Pro Max — but the OnePlus 12 has a larger 5,400mAh battery.
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14:17
Big Tech-funded TV facing a 'schism' in...
Comedian Jon Stewart says that tech giants like Apple and Amazon have wrought an "earthquake" in the way stream-on-demand shows like those on Apple TV+ are made.
Jon Stewart on The Problem With Jon Stewart. Credit: Apple TV+
Stewart, who has returned to "The Daily Show" as one of a rotating array of hosts, spoke with fellow comic Conan O'Brien on the latter's podcast about how making TV shows has changed. He pointed to Apple and Amazon specifically as tech companies that are now producing TV shows and movies.
He lamented how tech giants have brought a ruthless efficiency to television production. Stewart likened the change in styles to the shakeup that happens when powerful tech...
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13:11
Amazon launches iPad clearance sale, save up to $900
Nearly every iPad model is on sale, from the 9th Gen for $199 to the 10th Gen for $299 — and even the 2024 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro. But the steepest discounts can be found on M2 iPad Pro models that are up to $900 off.
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch, 9th Gen, 10th Gen
The $199 iPad special is still in stock at Amazon in your choice of Space Gray or Silver, representing one of the strongest iPad deals seen this season.
Buy from $199
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12:30
Indie App Spotlight: ‘MoneyCoach’ helps you manage...
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
MoneyCoach is an all-in-one personal finance app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. It has unique budgeting features, helps track your financial goals, and prioritizes privacy.
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12:26
Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets approval from...
12:03
Judge not impressed with Apple's request for...
a magistrate judge has denied a last-minute request from Apple for a delay in producing about 1.3 million documents related to App Store changes it made in January.
The Epic court case against Apple drags on ... and on.
"Before yesterday's report, Apple never previewed to Epic Games or to the Court that the number of documents it would need to review exceeded its prior estimate by a substantial amount," Judge Hixson said. "This information would have been apparent to Apple weeks ago. It is simply not believable that Apple learned of this information only in the two weeks following the last status report."
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11:06
These five Apple products will likely be...
Apple is expected to hold their next keynote in October, with a focus on the iPad and Mac. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the Apple Store after that keynote.
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10:25
Security Bite: Apple pulls dozens of VPN apps from...
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08:50
Apple is reportedly not investing in OpenAI
Apple is said to have dropped out of a new funding round for OpenAI at the last minute, but this will have no impact on its plans to integrate optional ChatGPT queries into Apple Intelligence.
Apple has decided not to invest money into OpenAI at present.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is closing a funding round that is expected to raise a $6.5 billion, that was previously expected to be funded in part by Apple. Other tech giants Microsoft and Nvidia are among those expected to participate in the new funding drive. Microsoft is expected to add another $1 billion to the $13 billion it has already invested.
The report isn't clear as to why Apple isn't investing into the funding round.
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07:13
Apple, Meta Decline EU AI Pact Amid Industry Pushback
Apple and Meta have declined to sign the European Union’s AI Pact, a voluntary initiative designed to promote responsible artificial intelligence development. Despite the European Commission securing over 100 signatories, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, the absence of Apple and Meta has drawn attention to a larger pushback from the tech industry against AI regulation. […]
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07:13
ChatGPT subscription cost could potentially double...
According to a report from The New York Times, OpenAI is planning on gradually increasing the price of ChatGPT+ over the course of the next five years. This information was obtained from internal documents that are being circulated to potential investors.
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07:12
Trump Pressures Apple to Unlock iPhones for FBI...
Former President Donald Trump publicly urged Apple to cooperate with the FBI in unlocking iPhones used by suspects in criminal investigations. His demand stemmed from concerns about national security, as the FBI encountered encrypted iPhones during investigations into criminal activities. During his presidency, Trump voiced his frustrations on social media, stating that Apple must help […]
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07:12
Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Mac Delayed Until...
The highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Mac will not meet its original November 2024 release date. Instead, Ubisoft has pushed the launch to February 14, 2025. The delay is due to the development team needing more time to refine the game’s features. November Release Pushed to February Ubisoft had initially planned to release Assassin’s […]
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06:51
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black is $64 Off
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a high-end smartwatch designed to help you in all aspects of life. Today, the Ultra 2 GPS+Cellular 49 mm model in Black is down to just $734.89 from its original price of $800 on Amazon. The second iteration of the Ultra is everything you’d want, including health and safety […]
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06:50
Canada to get Apple Watch sleep apnea feature
Apple’s newest Apple Watch feature will be available in Canada after getting approval in the country. Health Canada reported that the sleep apnea detection feature for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 10, and Series 9 has been approved. Sleep apnea detection has already launched in the US as well as 150 regions […]
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06:49
Next Apple Vision Pro to have M5 chip
The next iteration of the Apple Vision Pro will have the M5 chip, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple analyst, said that the inclusion of the M5 chip is the ‘most significant change’, as the previous model had the M2 chip inside the device. The boost in processing is believed to make the next […]
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06:45
iFixit shows iPhone 16 Pro model video teardown
Popular YouTube channel iFixit recently released a new video showing the internal components of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro. The teardown video reveals the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro’s innards, highlighting the new process of removing the battery via small electrical currents to dislodge the component. The newest […]
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05:38
Arc Browser had a ‘serious’ security vulnerability,...
Back in late August, The Browser Company – the company behind the popular Mac browser Arc, became aware of a serious security vulnerability in the browser, one that could allow for remote code execution on other users computer with no direct interaction. They patched it promptly once being alerted to it, and the details of the vulnerability were disclosed last week.
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04:02
Top Apple-related stories this week (September 23-27)
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Today’s deal: Apple MacBook Pro 13.3″ (2019)...
Friday September 27
19:30
Enhance your driving experience with a great...
Take control of your vehicle's infotainment system and go beyond simple stock Apple CarPlay with products from Ottocast, which add wireless CarPlay and new features like HDMI input.
Enjoy wireless CarPlay with Ottocast products
Ottocast is a company that specializes in enhancing vehicle infotainment systems. All three accessories featured here bring new functionality to your factory CarPlay unit, while enabling wireless CarPlay.
There's the CarPlayClip, Car TV Mate Pro, and Play2Video Pro. Whichever model you choose, you'll find they are compatible with most CarPlay-enabled cars on the market.
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18:59
Apple not investing in OpenAI after all, new report...
Apple is no longer planning to invest in OpenAI, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. This comes as OpenAI plans to close a $6.5 billion funding round next week, with investments possible from both Microsoft and Nvidia.
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15:50
iFixit's iPhone 16 Teardown Reveals Game-...
iFixit's iPhone 16 teardown revealed a new battery removal process that does away with the usual pull tabs, instead opting for an adhesive that debonds when exposed to a low electrical current. "It only takes about a minute and a half for it to come unstuck," reports Engadget, citing Apple's repair guide. iFixit tech Shahram Mokhtari said, "I'm not sure we've ever had a battery removal process go so cleanly and smoothly." From the report: Only the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have the new adhesive, and they've earned a 7/10 on iFixit's repairability scale. "Apple definitely seems to be leveling up on repairability," Mokhtari, adding Apple has "landed another repairability win" with this year's base iPhones thanks to the new battery removal procedure. Further reading: iPhone's 80% Charge Cap Barely Boosts Battery Life, Year-Long Test Reveals
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14:55
Apple launches iPhone 16 in 21 additional countries...
Apple announced the iPhone 16 earlier this year, and the new phones hit stores in more than 50 countries, including the US, Canada and Japan last Friday, September 20. Now Apple is bringing iPhone 16 to 21 additional countries starting this Friday.
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14:42
Report: Apple changes film strategy, will rarely do...
Enlarge / A still from Wolfs, an Apple-produced film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. (credit: Apple)
For the past few years, Apple has been making big-budget movies meant to compete with the best traditional Hollywood studios have to offer, and it has been releasing them in theaters to drive ticket sales and awards buzz.
Much of that is about to change, according to a report from Bloomberg. The article claims that Apple is "rethinking its movie strategy" after several box office misfires, like Argylle and Napoleon.
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14:39
How Gmail Users Can Configure an Email Alias in...
Frustrated by having to reveal his backend Gmail address, Adam Engst figures out how to configure Mail on the iPhone to use a Gmail alias.
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13:53
iOS 18.2 beta release: When to expect the next update
Apple is preparing to launch iOS 18.1 in the next few weeks. But it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the next update. Here’s when to expect the first iOS 18.2 beta to release.
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13:46
CardPointers helps you maximize your credit card...
As someone who loves playing the “credit card points game,” CardPointers is one of my all-time favorite iPhone and iPad apps. CardPointers makes it incredibly easy to know which card to use to maximize your rewards on each purchase.
But here’s a quick PSA: CardPointers is set to get more expensive next week. 9to5Mac readers can get ahead of that price increase and save 50% on a CardPointers subscription today.
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13:27
4K eufyCam S3 Pro arrives w/ HomeKit Secure Video,...
Anker has launched its latest premium outdoor security device with the . The new camera features a crisp 4K resolution, HomeKit and HomeKit Secure Video support, “nighttime that’s bright as day,” an integrated solar power system, and more.
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13:03
AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3: should you upgrade?
AirPods (3rd-generation) were released in October 2021. Three years on, are here.
If you are a current AirPods 3 owner, should you upgrade to Apple’s latest on-ear wireless earbuds? There’s one specific new feature that might encourage a sale, but here’s all the differences to consider …
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11:33
Vision Pro 2 with AI and M5 is exactly the right...
The Vision Pro 2 is reportedly coming by the end of next year, packing an M5 chip and built for AI ‘from the ground up’ (as Apple might say). Here’s why this news has me excited, and why I think it’s exactly the right move for Apple.
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11:30
Cord-cutting app Channels gets new ‘Personal...
11:19
HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Hub Mini now includes...
I’ve been a fan of for a few years now. They make some fun and unique smart home products. One of my favorites is the SwitchBot button pusher. It’s an easy way to make anything “smart” without needing to modify it at all. At the heart of SwitchBot is its Hub ecosystem, though. The is a great place to start, now including Matter support.
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11:06
Carbon Copy Cloner 7.0.3
Brings bug fixes and improvements to the drive cloning and backup utility. ($49.99 new, free update, 24.2 MB, macOS 13+)
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11:03
SoundSource 5.7.1
Maintenance release for the recently upgraded audio control utility. ($39 new, free update, 41.8 MB, macOS 14.5+)
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11:02
Apple Original Films’ upcoming ‘F1’ racing drama may...
11:02
Timing 2024.4
Adds AI-generated summaries of your workday. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 26.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
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10:59
Mimestream 1.4.1
Adds compatibility with macOS 15 Sequoia and fixes bugs found in the new operating system. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.4 MB, macOS 12+)
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10:56
Acorn 7.4.5
Brings official support for macOS 15 Sequoia to the image editor. ($39.99 new, free update, 36.4 MB, macOS 10.14+)
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10:45
9to5Mac Daily: September 27, 2024 – ‘HomeAccessory’...
10:35
Apple TV+ this week: ‘Wolfs’ and ‘Midnight Family’...
Macworld
Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.
This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $9.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV+ shows and movies.
Updated September 27, 2024: The film Wolfs and the series...
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10:22
Apple’s true hit of 2024 isn’t the iPhone 16
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As a long-time iPhone mini fan (insert your own “THERE ARE DOZENS OF US!” gif here, I’m too bitter to find one), I have sat out a number of new iPhone purchasing opportunities over the last few years.
The rent it too high, the phones are too big.
This year, however, knowing that I would have to eventually give in to Big Phone™, and the addition of the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 got me. I ordered an iPhone 16. It’s nice. I like it. Is it too big? Yes, it’s too big. It’s also not the most exciting thing I bought that came out of Apple’s September event.
Now hear this
The other thing I bought was the jauntily named AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. (What’s wrong with AirPods+, Apple?) These new devices don’t do anything the AirPods Pro didn’t already do–they do less–but there are two types of ears...
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10:21
iPhone 16 Pro: Four reasons I don’t regret upgrading...
It’s been one week since the iPhone 16 Pro launched. I upgraded to a 16 Pro from my iPhone 15 Pro. After a full week of use, here are the four reasons I don’t regret upgrading this year.
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10:06
'F1' could be the last Apple TV+...
Apple TV+ is continuing to step back from high-profile theatrical releases of its movies, with the forthcoming "F1" racing drama seen as one more test after a series of flops.
Brad Pitt in "F1"
Apple was the first streaming service to earn a Best Picture Oscar, with "CODA" in 2022, but otherwise its movies have not been hits on the big screen. Following low box office returns for films including "Killers of the Flower Moon," Apple curtailed plans for theatrical releases.
That decision began with "Wolfs," which instead got a...
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09:49
The Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS is $30 Off
Apple’s innovative smartwatch covers nearly all aspects of our health, including fitness, sleep, and safety, among others. Today, the Apple Watch Series 10 42mm GPS model is down to just $369 from its original price of $400 on Amazon. The Apple Watch Series 10 is all you need for your daily life, including an ECG […]
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09:48
Meta launches ‘Orion’ AR glasses
Facebook owner Meta recently announced a new AR glasses product called Orion. Orion is ‘the most advanced pair of AR glasses ever made’, and boasts that the product ‘feels like a regular pair of glasses’, albeit with augmented reality functions. Meta said it has been working on Orion for the last 5 years, and said […]
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09:45
Microsoft promises ‘Game Pass’ service on iPhone
Microsoft recently said that it will be launching a combined game catalog app on the iPad and iPhone. The company announced a merging of the Xbox Game Pass app’s features and the Xbox app for an ‘all-in-one’ experience for mobile users. The Xbox app will have the Game Pass in it, allowing subscribers to claim […]
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09:43
‘Peanuts’ holiday specials makes a comeback on Apple...
Apple TV+ will be offering the ‘Peanuts’ special as a free content on the streaming service platform. ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’, ‘A Charlie Brown: Thanksgiving’, and ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ will be shown for free on the Apple TV+ app on December 14 and 15, November 23 and 24, and October 19 and […]
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09:42
Save up to $300 on Apple's MacBook Air during...
Apple resellers are clamoring for your business, with month-end MacBook Air deals knocking up to $300 off 2024 M3 and blowout M2 models.
Flash price drops are in effect on Apple's MacBook Air.
The MacBook Air is a popular laptop choice thanks to its 2024 update to the M3 chip, thin-and-light design and budget-friendly price. And with Apple resellers running month-end sales on the notebooks, you can save a large amount of money on new and closeout models.
Discounted prices start at just $799 for the M2 line and $899 for the M3 line, with every configuration marked down in our Mac Price Guide. Many of the markdowns at B&H end at 3:30 pm Pacific Time today (...
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09:03
Apple TV+ shifts movie strategy to be very Netflix-...
09:00
Apple Rolls Back Its Big Plans to Release Movies in...
An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple is rethinking its movie strategy after the disappointing box office performance of several big-budget films, including Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon, Argylle and Fly Me to the Moon. Apple canceled plans to release Wolfs -- an action comedy starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt -- in thousands of theaters globally. Instead, the picture made its debut in a limited number of venues before it became available on the Apple TV+ streaming service on Sept. 27. Apple plans to use a similar approach with the next few titles on its calendar, including the World War II drama Blitz. Apple, which previously had intended to spend about $1 billion annually on blockbusters for cinemas, won't return to the big screen with a wide, global theatrical release until June with F1 -- a film starring Pitt as a former Formula One driver who returns to racing to mentor a rising star.
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08:49
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Dave’s new iPhone 16 and...
Dave was one of the many people that upgraded his phone, ordering the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch. He gives us his thoughts on everything from the screen to the new camera button and how much of a difference he sees upgrading from an iPhone 13 Pro.
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08:45
Deals: Titanium Apple Watch Series 10 and 42mm...
08:44
Join us in supporting St. Jude Children’s Research...
08:19
This 100W power bank that can fast-charge a MacBook...
Macworld
Being able to charge your laptops and smartphones and any other gadgets on the go is just what you need, especially if the battery life of your device has dropped recently. Thankfully, the Baseus Blade Laptop Power Bank is on sale for $54 at Amazon right now, down from its usual $130, so make sure you add this one to your cart.
This slim 20,000mAh battery pack is ideal for charging laptops, including your favorite MacBook, iPhones, and iPads. I personally have the second edition and wish I’d have this version instead. While this model is only a bit thicker than the second version, it has a lot more power, which is essential when charging laptops.
Still, even though this is a thicker model, it’s still slim at just 0.7 inches, making it super easy to slip into your bag next to your laptop or iPad. It also weighs just a little over a pound, so you don’t make...
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08:07
pdfFiller review: An overpriced, half-baked PDF...
Macworld
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Cross-platform solution with macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Android, and web apps.
- Offers monthly and annual plans with a free trial through the web or Apple’s App Store.
- Features an integrated library of some commonly needed documents and forms.
Cons
- The Mac app fails to deliver all advertised features.
- The monthly plans are objectively overpriced.
- The app performs poorly and its design is quite dated.
Our Verdict
pdfFiller can get some basic tasks done, but promised features are missing and it doesn’t always perform reliably. You can find better-optimized PDF editors with more advanced functionalities that cost significantly less.
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07:43
iOS 18.1 has the first Apple Intelligence features,...
iOS 18.1 is almost here. When it arrives, it will bring the first set of Apple Intelligence capabilities. Here’s the full list of AI features coming to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iOS 18.1 and more.
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07:15
The iPhone will finally kill Android in 2025
Macworld
Like a soft-hearted boxer trying to give the crowd value for money, Apple has done its best for years to keep Google standing in the smartphone ring. If it truly exerted itself, we always felt, the Cupertino Crusher could put the Mountain View Mangler on the canvas in short order. But the company could never quite bring itself to apply the coup de grâce.
The reason, of course, has nothing to do with charity—Apple simply doesn’t want to release an iPhone that’s better or more expensive to manufacture than it needs to be. It has numerous advantages over the various Android hardware vendors: it has more money to spend on R&D, it can control and optimise hardware and software together, it has better customer trust and brand recognition, and its business model isn’t based on advertising and data capture. But while an “insanely great” iPhone might kill Android as a realistic alternative, it would cut into profit...
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07:02
Hands on - luxe Hermes Apple Watch Series 10 in...
Apple's highest-end wearable is the Hermes version of the Apple Watch Series 10 in silver titanium. Here's what sets it apart.
The Hermes Apple Watch Series 10
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Ultra 2 is the most expensive Apple Watch. Not a lot of time gets devoted to Apple's high fashion partnership with the French fashion brand, Hermes.
This partnership has lasted for years. In 2024 a custom Hermes version of the latest Apple Watch was again made available, paired with various Hermes bands.
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06:35
Apple ties with Xuawei for first place in Mainland...
06:27
Best speakers for iPhones and Apple Music: AirPlay...
Macworld
Apple sells two speakers–the HomePod and HomePod mini–but there are lots of different types of speakers that work with iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV out there to choose from that could offer better value for money.
There’s a lot of choice with the speakers in this round up offering a wide variety of features, specs, designs and price tags. But we’re here to guide you through the complexity and help you find the best speaker for optimal performance with your Mac and iOS devices whether you are playing music from your library or from Apple Music or another music streaming service.
We look at a variety of speakers including multi-room speaker systems, which are more popular than ever–especially as mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad...
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06:18
An M5-powered Vision Pro is rumored for the second...
06:12
After Click to Cancel, California law protects you...
After Click to Cancel legislation for subscriptions, California has introduced another piece of consumer protection legislation for buying digital content.
It will force companies to tell you when you won’t actually own the content you think you’re buying – something which has occasionally been true for iTunes purchases …
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05:48
Robotic Apple Home Hub could have square display
Apple's rumored Frankenstein-like Home Hub with the body of a HomePod, neck of a robot, and iPad head could have a more square display according to a new rumor.
A new Home Hub device could combine aspects of HomePod and iPad
From the ashes of the Apple Car project arose a new robotics division that is allegedly working on AI-powered arms and robot companions. One device is expected to be the long-awaited...
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05:46
Meta stored 600 million Facebook and Instagram...
Across Facebook and Instagram, Meta has been storing more than half a billion users' passwords in plain text, with some easily readable for more than a decade.
One of Facebook/Meta's headquarters
The issue was first uncovered in 2019 when Facebook admitted to "hundreds of millions" of passwords being stored unencrypted. Facebook, now Meta, said that the passwords were not available outside of the company — but also admitted that around 2,000 engineers had made about 9 million queries on that user database.
Now Meta's operation in Ireland has finally been fined $101.5 million after a five-year investigation by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). The fine is levied under Europe's stringent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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05:34
Apple patent describes using AirPods to detect heart...
05:32
iPhone 16 Pro is Apple's most repairable model...
A teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro has given a closer look at its internals, resulting in the highest repairability score since the iPhone 7.
iPhone 16 Pro teardown [YouTube/iFixit]
As is customary for an iPhone release, companies start to tear down the devices to check out the internals. While one initial teardown has shown off the new metal battery in the iPhone 16 Pro, another has looked at how easy it is to repair.
Published to YouTube on Friday, the iFixit teardown again covers the inclusion of a fully-encased battery. According to the firm, the new battery offers a benefit to repairers, in that "you can accidentally poke it to your heart's content and it...
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05:05
iPhone 16 Pro experiences, Jony Ive's bear and...
While we enjoy our new iPhone 16, Apple is working to make a lower cost Apple Vision Pro, Meta Orion is pretending to be regular glasses, and Jony Ive's firm has a cute new logo, on the AppleInsider podcast.
Apple's new iPhone 16 Pro
AppleInsider is not into style over substance, it's always about going deeper. Still, the Desert Titanium color on the new iPhone 16 Pro range is glorious — and Jony Ive's new LoveFrom logo is the cutest thing you'll see this week.
Not that it has competition for that title from, say, Meta Orion. Billed as the future of mixed reality headsets, it's currently making a spectacle of itself — or rather spectacles, looking like 1950s-style glasses. Yet it is a...
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04:52
Apple's Lisa Jackson says environmental...
Talking at a climate conference, Apple's environment executive Lisa Jackson said the company believes in regulation, and also in how sustainable design requires working directly with communities.
Lisa Jackson, Apple's VP of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives
As vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, Jackson is one of several Apple executives who have been tipped to succeed Tim Cook. At Climate Week NYC, she's been talking to entrepreneur leaders across all industries, and according to Inc. magazine, advised them all to work with...
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04:49
Up to 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords...
Meta has been fined €91M ($101M) after it was discovered that to 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords had been stored in plain text.
Some of those passwords had been unprotected since 2012, and were searchable by more than 20,000 Meta employees …
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04:21
iFixit iPhone 16 Pro teardown: New battery, Camera...
The iFixit iPhone 16 Pro teardown video is now up (below), and the company has highlighted some differences over last year’s model. This follows its earlier teardown of the standard and Plus models.
Top of the list, and exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro, is a new type of battery. Apple has also had to make a compromise in order to create room for the Camera Control button …
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04:13
Apple patent filing a windshield wiper system for a...
04:12
A look at all the Incase cases for the iPhone 16...
04:11
How to use the Camera Control button on an iPhone 16...
04:10
Health Canada has approved watchOS 11’s sleep apnea...
04:10
‘Wolfs’ with George Clooney, Brad Pitt now prowling...
04:06
Following canceled theatrical release, new movie ‘...
03:59
How to get WhatsApp on iPad
Macworld
WhatsApp is an incredibly popular iPhone app, connecting more than a billion active members around the world every day. It lets you send messages to friends, or groups of friends, over Wi-Fi or 4G/5G and make savings on your phone bill. (Of course, you may end up paying for data if you go over your limit, so don’t go crazy!)
Unfortunately, right now WhatsApp is only available for iPhone–there isn’t a version of the app for the iPad despite the fact that WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart (in January 2022) acknowledged in an interview that people had been asking for an iPad app for a long time. Cathcart revealed that much of the infrastructure to develop an iPad app is already in place, but he made no immediate promises.
Things could be about to change though. WhatsApp for iPad is available as a beta via TestFlight and can be...
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02:47
Apple Intelligence will come to an M5-powered Apple...
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple Intelligence will be the chief selling point of an M5-based Apple Vision Pro, and also that little else will change from the current model.
Apple Vision Pro
While most recent rumors regarding the future of Apple's headset have concentrated on plans for a lower-cost Apple Vision version, it has also been obvious that there would be future versions of the Apple Vision Pro. It's also been obvious that such a future version would use a newer processor than the M2 in the current generation, but Ming-Chi Kuo now specifies...
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02:15
Some macOS 15 Sequoia users report trouble with USB...
This is why bug fixes exist. A number of users have reported experiencing issues with USB connectivity on their Macs following the installation of macOS 15 Sequoia. Per reports on Reddit and Apple’s support forum, drives and chargers plugged into the USB-C ports of a MacBook aren’t being detected, or take a long time to […]
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02:00
Rumor: Apple working on iOS 18.0.1 update, looks to...
You can’t knock a forthcoming iOS update, especially after a gigantic switch from iOS 17 to iOS 18. Apple appears to be internally testing iOS 18.0.1 for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software update in various website’s analytics this week. iOS 18.0.1 is expected to be a minor update focused on bug fixes […]
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00:31
How to watch new movie Wolfs, starring Brad Pitt and...
00:21
Kuo: New Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip on the way,...
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this morning reported that Apple is readying a new generation of Apple Vision Pro headset, set to go into production in the second of half of 2025.
The new Vision Pro would apparently not change much in terms of general specs and design, but would be upgraded to be powered by the M5 chip, a significant jump from the M2 that shipped in the first-gen model.
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Thursday September 26
20:10
How to use AWS CodeBuild to make macOS apps
CodeBuild is an Amazon Web Service tool for automating the building of software. Now you can use it to build macOS and iOS apps.
Amazon AWS CodeBuild service.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive set of cloud computing services that allow you to ditch your on-premises hardware. With AWS you can shift much of your IT infrastructure to the cloud, leveraging the power of Amazon's vast resources for your compute workloads.
AWS offers a limited free tier for some cloud services, but most services require a monthly or hourly fee. In some cases, you pay only for what you use.
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16:45
Flash deals at B&H discount Mac computers to $...
The month-end deals at B&H are valid this week only, with Mac computers discounted to as low as $469.
Flash deals are in effect on Apple's MacBook Pro.
Each of the offers below reflects the lowest price available, according to our M2 Mac mini Price Guide and 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide. B&H's Payboo store card also provides a way to further extend the savings, with a sales tax refund in qualifying states or special financing.
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14:57
Apple releases another security update for iTunes on...
Apple’s iTunes was discontinued a long time ago, but the software still survives on Windows. For users who still rely on iTunes, the company recently released an important security update for the software.
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14:20
9to5Mac Daily: September 26, 2024 – New AirPods...
