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Monday September 16

10:00
macOS 15 Sequoia: The Ars Technica review

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The macOS 15 Sequoia update will inevitably be known as "the AI one" in retrospect, introducing, as it does, the first wave of "Apple Intelligence" features.

That's funny because none of that stuff is actually ready for the 15.0 release that's coming out today. A lot of it is coming "later this fall" in the 15.1 update, which Apple has been testing entirely separately from the 15.0 betas for weeks now. Some of it won't be ready until after that—rumors say image generation won't be ready until...

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09:55
Get Apple's 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 for $2,...

Apple's current 16-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 1TB of storage has been marked down to $2,299, a record low price that's available exclusively to AppleInsider readers.


Save $400 on Apple's 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro.
This MacBook Pro 16-inch offers both an abundance of screen real estate and storage, the latter thanks to its 1TB SSD. Originally retailing for $2,699, the laptop is marked down to $2,299 when you shop through this activation link from a laptop or desktop computer (activation instructions can be found further down this page).

Buy for $2,299


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09:40
Apple Charging 20% More To Replace Batteries in...

Apple has increased its out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for iPhone 16 Pro models. From a report: Apple Stores can replace the battery inside an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max for $119 in the U.S., which is up from $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This is a 20% increase to the fee, which includes the cost of a new battery and service by an Apple Store. The fee may vary at third-party Apple Authorized Service Providers. The fee remains $99 for the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Customers with AppleCare+ can still get an iPhone 16 Pro battery replaced for free, but only if the battery retains less than 80% of its original capacity.

Apple says all four iPhone 16 models are equipped with larger batteries, and all of the devices received an internal redesign for improved heat dissipation, according to the company. A metal enclosure was rumored for at least some iPhone 16 batteries, but we are still waiting for teardowns to get a proper look...

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09:24
Sports app now uses Live Activities to report the...

Apple's latest update to the Sports app adds scores as a Live Activity, letting sports fans see results at a glance on their iPhone's display.


Sports for iOS
Apple Sports lets users see live scores and updates from games played by their favorite teams and sports, all from their iPhone. With the latest update, users can see sports updates without needing to open the app.

The update to version 2.0 on Monday makes a few changes to the app, with the biggest being support for Live Activities. When enabled, users can see live scores and play updates on the Lock Screen of their iPhone, or on the Apple Watch.


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09:03
Grab Apple AirPods for as low as $89, with deals of...

With the announcement of AirPods 4 and USB-C AirPods Max, deals on closeout models have hit a fever pitch. We've rounded up the best picks post-Apple Event, with savings of up to $250 off.


Save up to $250 on AirPods today.
AirPods prices have dipped to as low as $89 this week, with some fresh bargains added to the mix. Best Buy is clearing out AirPods Max inventory, with Geek Squad Certified Refurbished models with a Lightning charging port dropping to $299.99 ($250 off MSRP). This is a flash deal that's valid today only, or while supplies last.

You can also snap up AirPods 2...

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08:20
iPhone 16 Pro Demand Has Been Lower Than Expected,...

Ming-Chi Kuo, a high-profile and reliable Apple analyst, says the demand for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max has been "lower than expected" since the devices became available to pre-order in the U.S. and dozens of other countries on Friday. From a report: Kuo said his data is based on a "supply chain survey" and shipping estimates listed on Apple's online store. Kuo estimated that sales of all four iPhone 16 models reached about 37 million units in the first weekend after Apple began accepting pre-orders, which is down nearly 13% compared to first-weekend sales of the iPhone 15 series last year. The analyst said a key factor for the decline is the lower demand for the Pro models, with first-weekend sales of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max estimated to be down 27% and 16%, respectively, compared to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max sales during the equivalent period last year.

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08:06
Nanoleaf CEO joins HomeKit Insider to talk latest...

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, CEO Gimmy Chu stops by to talk about Nanoleaf's latest products, roundup smart home news, and discuss new releases for the week.


HomeKit Insider Podcast
Gimmy Chu, who's appeared on the HomeKit Insider podcast a few times, co-founded the Toronto, CA-based Nanoleaf in 2013. He leads their daily operations as well as new product development.

Nanoleaf has been a pioneer in the smart home space, launching the very first Thread-enabled products in conjunction with Apple. It's since been a continued supporter of Apple Home as well as Matter.


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07:14
FDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the sleep apnea feature of the Apple Watch, just in time for the release of the Apple Watch Series 10.


Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications
During the September 9 "Glowtime" event, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, as well as the new feature, sleep apnea detection. While the feature was announced, Apple couldn't bring it to the Apple Watch until the FDA approved it.

A 510(k) Premarket Notification in a medical device database updated on Monday reveals the FDA approved an "Over-the-counter device to assess risk of sleep apnea." The listing doesn't specify the...

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05:59
AirPods 4 review roundup: noise cancellation is a...

Across the board, every review so far of the new AirPods 4 has concentrated on how remarkably good Active Noise Cancellation is.


AirPods 4
The first review of Apple's new AirPods 4 are out, and while there are some qualifications and some disagreements, every single reviewer has called out Apple for surprisingly great noise cancellation. They also all note that that while the extra $50 for the more expensive version is worth it, Apple has now made it harder to choose between models.

To be clear, Apple has released two versions of the AirPods 4 at $129 and $179. Neither will have the health features that...

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03:30
'Slow Horses' wins outstanding writing...

Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer.


Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)
"Slow Horses" has been honored for its writing before, but this was its first nomination at the 76th Emmys. Showrunner Will Smith won for the drama's third season, based on Mick Herron's book "Real Tigers," which streamed on Apple TV+ in November and December 2023.

"The Morning Show" also took home an Emmy, this time a second win for star Billy Crudup in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.


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02:00
Apple iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max battery...

It’s going to cost a bit more to replace the battery on the iPhone 16 models. Per Apple’s iPhone repair and service page, Apple Store locations can replace the battery inside an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max for $119 in the U.S., an increase from $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro and […]

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Sunday September 15

17:13
iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus may have been the...

Basing his analysis on slipping ship times from Apple's ordering web page, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple is seeing lower demand for the high-end iPhone 16 models and higher sales for the regular iPhone 16, along with the iPhone 16 Plus.


The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus appear to be the top sellers for the debut weekend.
While these claims are only based on initial demand, Kuo claims Apple sold around 37 million units on the new iPhone's first weekend. He says that this is down 12.7 percent from the iPhone 15 lineup debut.

The iPhone 16 Plus, which starts at $899, is...

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15:22
iOS 18 Repair Assistant forces parts pairing for...

Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts — but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones.


An Apple Authorized Service Provider repairing an iPhone.
Scenarios such as replacing a broken screen or replacing a battery with an official new or salvaged part can be configured directly using Repair Assistant, without the need to contact Apple. The procedure, often referred to as "parts pairing," can significantly improve the performance of the part.

For example, if a user replaces the screen on their iPhone but doesn't configure the part, some important features may not function. Using Repair...

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12:16
MacOS Calendar Exploit Let Hackers Steal iCloud...

A critical macOS vulnerability has been uncovered, allowing hackers to steal iCloud photos using calendar invites. Shockingly, no clicks were required from users. This zero-click exploit, discovered by security researcher Mikko Kenttälä in 2022, gave attackers access to users’ iCloud Photos without any interaction. While Apple has since patched the issue, the discovery has raised […]

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12:15
iPadOS 18 Apps Coming to EU Stores on September 16

Apple is bringing a major change to iPad users in the European Union. Beginning September 16, iPadOS 18 apps will be available on alternative app stores in addition to Apple’s own App Store. This shift creates new opportunities for both consumers and developers, giving them more choices for app distribution. Third-Party App Stores for iPad […]

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12:15
iPhone 16 Pro Max Preorders Face Immediate Shipping...

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max has faced shipping delays within minutes of preorders opening on September 13, 2024. Demand for the new flagship device soared, leading to quick changes in shipping dates. Originally, Apple had set September 20 as the delivery date for early buyers. However, just 18 minutes into the preorder window, some models […]

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12:15
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Preorders Open: Key Details

Apple has officially opened preorders for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, following the much-anticipated announcement at their “Glowtime” event. The preorders come after a brief downtime of the Apple Store, which went offline to prepare for the high demand. Early buyers can expect their orders to ship by September 20, 2024. What to […]

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09:39
Apple jacking up prices on post-AppleCare iPhone...

Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models.


The new metal casing for the iPhone 16 Pro batteries could increase servicing costs. [X/KosumiSan]
The new cost of an out-of-warranty battery replacement for the two larger models of the latest iPhone is $119, up from the $99 cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The cost remains $99 for the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

Apple last increased the cost of out-of-warranty battery replacement with the iPhone 14 models in 2022. Prices went up from $69 to $99.


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09:21
The 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 256GB is $250 Off

The M3 MacBook Air is a capable companion that can run any app or task wherever you are. Today, the 13-inch M3 MacBook Pro with 256SSD is down to just $899 from its original price of $1,150 on Amazon. Poised and ready for Apple Intelligence, the 2024 MacBook Air has 8GB of Unified Memory, which […]

The post The 13-inch M3 MacBook Air 256GB is $250 Off appeared first on iLounge.

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09:20
EU iPad users to have alternative app stores soon

iPad owners in Europe will soon be able to download apps from alternative app stores. Beginning September 16, iPad owners in the EU will finally be able to do what their iPhone counterparts can- download and purchase apps from a third-party store. Apple published an online article on the changes heading to iPadOS 18 apps […]

The post EU iPad users to have alternative app stores soon appeared first on iLounge.

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09:17
Next Studio Display may have privacy filters

Apple has recently submitted a patent of what the next features might land on the next Apple Studio Display. The patent, titled ‘Privacy Films for Curved Displays’ talks about having a screen that hides content from everyone but the user. It’s worth noting that Apple has submitted a similar patent before for a curved display, […]

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09:14
‘The Elder Scrolls: Castles’ launches on App Store

‘The Elder Scrolls: Castles’ has arrived on the App Store for Mac, iPad, Vision Pro, and iPhone. ‘The Elder Scrolls: Castles’ is a castle-building game that’s similar to Fallout Shelter, where players manage a castle and make decisions to increase power, wealth, and respect. With the right actions, the castle becomes a dynasty over time. […]

The post ‘The Elder Scrolls: Castles’ launches on App Store appeared first on iLounge.

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05:29
Crime blotter: iPhone thefts from children, and...

In the latest Apple crime roundup, the owner of a North Carolina cell phone store has been sentenced to more than five years in prison, one woman tracks down thieves with an AirTag, while another is accused of stealing her children's iPhones.


Man in handcuffs (Source: Pixabay)
The former North Carolina cell phone store owner who was convicted in 2023 of selling thousands of stolen iPhones has been sentenced to 68 months in prison.


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Saturday September 14

14:30
Photos Workbench 1.3

Adds compatibility with macOS 15 Sequoia and fixes bugs. ($29 new, free update, 5.8 MB, macOS 12+)

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14:28
Microsoft Office for Mac 16.89

Adds the ability to use the keyboard to work with the ribbon in all Office apps. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 12+)

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14:24
Airfoil 5.12.3, Audio Hijack 4.4.4, and Piezo 1.9.4

Three Rogue Amoeba audio apps add full support for macOS 15 Sequoia. ($35/64/25 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 14.4+)

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14:21
Helium Is the iPhone’s Kryptonite

Not that you were planning on seeking it out, but Apple recommends that you keep your iPhone and Apple Watch away from high concentrations of helium.

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08:35
A new auction has a classic Apple II cassette tape...

Another signed Apple Computer Company check, along with a cassette tape autographed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, are up for auction.


Rare Apple items for auction, autographed by Steve Jobs.
The event is being hosted online by RR Auction's Remarkable Rarities, with the bidding having opened on September 4th, 2024. Both of the Jobs-signed items are from the very early years of Apple.

The first is a handwritten company check, dated July 16th, 1976, and signed by Jobs. It was written to Elmar Electronics, for the amount of $10.52.


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Friday September 13

13:13
Alternative iPad app stores are coming on September...

European iPad owners will be able to download iPadOS apps from third-party app storefronts, starting September 16.


App Store Connect
In the European Union, iPhone users can purchase and download apps from third-party stores, such as the Epic Games Store. While iPad owners haven't been able to do the same thing yet, Apple is preparing to make it happen.

In a post published to Apple's Developer site on Friday, it discloses changes that will...

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13:11
'Flappy Bird' resurrection is likely a...

"Flappy Bird" was slated to relaunch in 2024 after more than ten years of absence from the App Store — but there are signs that it's just a crypto Ponzi scheme.


Image generated with Bing Image Creator
On Thursday, a group of alleged "Flappy Bird fans" announced that they would revive the decade-dead global hit. While many were excited, an equal amount seemed skeptical.

And, as it turns out, there was a good reason for the skepticism. The relaunch appears designed to hock crypto.


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13:02
Retro gold rush: which emulators are on the App...

Apple is allowing emulators on the App Store. Here's what's arrived, and what's on the way to play your favorite retro games on your iPhone, updated on September 13 with info on MAME4iOS submissions.


iPhone emulators
The early April changes to the App Store Review Guidelines reversed a rule that practically banned emulators from the App Store. After the rule was removed, it was expected that there would be a sudden rush of emulators being submitted to Apple for inclusion in the digital storefront.

Emulators for the iPhone have existed for a while, but outside...

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11:57
Now patched macOS Calendar exploit let hackers steal...

A security researcher has detailed an old hack in macOS that gave hackers full access to a user's iCloud, needing only a calendar invite to succeed.


Even Apple's Calendar app can be vulnerable
In 2022, security researcher Mikko Kenttala discovered a zero-click vulnerability within macOS Calendar that could allow attackers to add or delete files in the Calendar sandbox environment. The vulnerability allowed attackers to execute malicious code and access sensitive data stored on the victim's device, including iCloud Photos.

The exploit starts with the attacker sending a calendar invite containing a malicious file attachment. The filename isn't properly sanitized, which allows the attacker to perform a "directory traversal" attack, meaning...

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11:41
'I Don't Get Why Apple's Multitrack...

Apple unveiled a multitrack recording feature for Voice Memos at its recent iPhone event, exclusive to the iPhone 16 Pro. The feature allows users to layer vocals over guitar tracks without headphones, utilizing advanced microphone technology and machine learning algorithms to reduce ambient noise.

Engadget argues the feature's exclusivity to the new $1,000+ model is unnecessary, given modern smartphones' processing power far exceeds that of early digital audio workstations. They contend that basic multitrack recording functionality could be implemented on older iPhone models. Apple's decision to limit this feature contradicts its inclusion of GarageBand on all iPhones and the availability of Audio Mix on base iPhone 16 models, which offers similar noise reduction capabilities. The story adds: Why is this particular feature walled behind the iPhone 16 Pro? It's a simple multitrack recording function. From the ad, it looks like the app can't even layer more than two tracks...

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11:21
Apple still has a lot of new hardware to release...

Apple's iPhone 16 "Glowtime" event may be over, but there's still time left in the year for more product launches. Here's what Apple is expected to reveal before the end of 2024.


Apple's remaining potential launches for 2024
As usual for Apple's September special event, the company launched the iPhone 16 and a bunch of other products. However, it didn't manage to go through the entire product catalog during its 90-minute presentation.

The event showed off new iPhones, as well as updates to the AirPods and Apple Watch lines and heavy promotion of Apple Intelligence.


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11:21
Best Buy drops M3 MacBook Pro to record low $1,199...

After making headlines at $1,299, Best Buy has gone one step further by knocking another $100 off Apple's M3 MacBook Pro for My Best Buy Plus members.


Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M3 MacBook Pro.
The deal, which drops the M3 14-inch MacBook Pro to $1,199, requires a My Best Buy Plus membership, which runs $49.95 per year.

If you're interested in the Silver finish, Adorama has it for the same $1,199 price with promo code APINSIDER. The APINSIDER coupon code also knocks $50 off three years of AppleCare. And best of all, a membership is not required.


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11:01
Apple Seeks To Drop Its Lawsuit Against Israeli...

Apple asked a court Friday to dismiss its three-year-old hacking lawsuit against spyware pioneer NSO Group, arguing that it might never be able to get the most critical files about NSO's Pegasus surveillance tool and that its own disclosures could aid NSO and its increasing number of rivals. From a report: A redacted version of the filing in San Francisco federal court cited a July article in the Guardian, which reported that Israeli officials had taken files from NSO's headquarters. The newspaper said the officials asked an Israeli court to keep the action secret even from those involved in an earlier, still pending hacking suit against NSO filed by Meta's WhatsApp. Israeli ministry of justice communications that were hacked showed that officials were concerned about sensitive information reaching Americans, the newspaper said.

"While Apple takes no position on the truth or falsity of the Guardian Story described above, its existence presents cause for concern about the...

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10:52
Apple files to stop NSO Group lawsuit over fears of...

Apple has filed to dismiss a three-year-old lawsuit against spyware producer NSO Group, because it could do more harm to iOS security than good.


NSO Group
In 2021, Apple filed a lawsuit against NSI Group, makers of spyware including the infamous Pegasus. Its software was used by governments to hack iPhones used by persons of interest, including journalists and activists.

However, three years later, Apple has decided to change course. According to the Washington Post...

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09:26
Hands on with Apple's silicone cases for iPhone...

Apple's new silicone cases for iPhone 16 come in eight colors and feature a unique covering for the new camera control button. Here's what they look like, and how they work.


Apple's new iPhone 16 case lineup
Apple's usual case strategy has been to release three tiers of cases. Prior to FineWoven, every year, Apple released a clear case, a more affordable silicone case, and a luxury leather option.

With the iPhone 15 series, Apple flipped the script. It instead opted to discontinue leather in pursuit of its environmental goals. In its stead was a new premium material it called FineWoven.


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07:38
iPhone 16 Pro Max sees shipping date slip just...

Following the start of preorders for the iPhone 16 range, the earliest shipping date for the iPhone 16 Pro Max has already slipped back a week.


Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max
As preorders opened around the world, the shipping dates for all iPhone 16 models plus the were listed as being on September 20. That's the date Apple announced shipping would begin, but within 18 minutes, the site was reporting dates slipping into the following week.

It appears that natural titanium was only last year's fashion favorite, because both the entry level 256GB and high end 1TB configurations in that color remained available for shipping on September 20 for around ten minutes longer than the others.


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07:37
∞ The Dalrymple Report: iPhone 16, Health features,...

Apple had its annual iPhone event this week and released a lot of new products. Dave and I talk about the new iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, Airpods, and the new Apple Watch. Perhaps some of the greatest features of the event were in the health category. Using the Apple Watch, Apple unveiled the ability to detect Sleep Apnea, in addition to other features.

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06:07
Camera Control, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch, and...

Finally, it's all here — or at least the announcement is. As we wait to get our hands on the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods, here's what is getting us excited about this year's launches.


Tim Cook at the "It's Glowtime" event, pictured on an iPhone
One of your hosts has already gone through the kind of pre-pre-order so that he can just click three buttons once the Apple Store is back up. And the other still needs to be persuaded.

That's because for all the new features Apple showed us, this year it feels like the decision to upgrade is much finer than usual. There are strong arguments to stay on the iPhone 15 range, for instance, but reasonable arguments not to.


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05:46
Save up to $1,000 when you preorder Apple's...

Wireless carriers are competing for your business with incentives offering up to $1,000 off when you preorder the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.


Save up to $1,000 on Apple's iPhone 16 range.
Preorders opened early Friday morning for the iPhone 16 lineup and wireless carriers are already offering up to $1,000 off via incentives across the 2024 iPhone range in an effort to garner your business.




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02:15
Netflix app to no longer run on some older iPhone,...

You’re going to have to upgrade sometime. Following the discontinuation of its app for the third-generation Apple TV, Netflix has confirmed that it will end support for iPhones and iPads unable to run iOS 17 or later. Devices such as the iPhone X and the first-generation iPad Pro are among those that cannot be updated […]

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02:00
Apple receives FDA approval for AirPods 2 Pro to...

Apple has just received FDA approval that will allow the AirPods Pro 2 to serve as an over-the-counter hearing aid. Per TechCrunch, the FDA today announced that it has authorized Apple to add OTC hearing aid functionality to the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2, and it marks the first product that the FDA has allowed to serve […]

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Thursday September 12

21:01
International Verify Your Backups Day

What better day than Friday the 13th to check that your backups are actually working by restoring some critical files?

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13:40
FDA Approves Apple AirPods As Hearing Aids

The FDA on Thursday approved the first hearing aid software for Apple's latest AirPods Pro earbuds. According to Apple, the feature will be pushed to eligible devices through a software update in the coming weeks. The Washington Post reports: The move, which comes two years after the FDA first approved over-the-counter hearing aids, could help more Americans with hearing loss start getting help, the FDA said in a statement. The feature works by amplifying some sounds, such as voices, while minimizing others, such as ambient noise. Users can take a hearing test in the Apple Health app, and their AirPods will adjust sound level automatically based on the results. The feature is only available on the AirPods Pro 2, which cost $249.

The FDA says it tested Apple's hearing aid feature in a clinical study with 118 subjects who believed they had mild or moderate hearing loss. The study found that people who set up their AirPods using Apple's hearing test noticed similar benefits as...

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11:39
Unicode 16.0 release with new emoji brings character...

Enlarge / Emojipedia sample images of the new Unicode 16.0 emoji. (credit: Emojipedia)

The Unicode Consortium has finalized and released version 16.0 of the Unicode standard, the elaborate character set that ensures that our phones, tablets, PCs, and other devices can all communicate and interoperate with each other. The update adds 5,185 new characters to the standard, bringing the total up to a whopping 154,998.

Of those 5,185 characters, the ones that will get the most attention are the eight new emoji...

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09:39
Apple Releases AirPods 4, Adds Hearing Aid Mode to...

The new AirPods 4 introduce an updated industrial design that Apple says will fit more ears and include a more expensive model with Active Noise Cancellation. However, the more exciting news may be the addition of hearing tests and a Hearing Aid mode for the current AirPods Pro 2.

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06:38
Best portable power stations for winter camping from...

Bring the comforts of home with you on your winter camping trip with Bluetti B300K, AC200, and PV350, which can power everything you might need from heating pads to lights for a days-long adventure.


Bluetti B300K powering your RV life
Whether you spend all your time traveling as a van life or RV life connoisseur, or you just want to try winter camping in a tent for the first time, Bluetti has portable power stations built for you. The B300K is their latest edition with 2,764.8Wh capacity in a compact case that weighs 65 pounds.

There are many reasons to trust Bluetti with your power needs, be it for keeping the lights on after a power outage or keeping you warm in a remote campsite. The B300K is widely compatible with the AC300,...

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Tuesday September 10

09:00
Apple Must Pay $14 Billion Tax Bill To Ireland, EU...

Bruce66423 shares a report: The European Union's top court ruled against Apple Tuesday in the tech company's protracted legal battle over contested back taxes in Ireland. The ruling means Apple will be forced to pay Ireland up to $14.4 billion in back taxes and represents the latest setback in Europe for the tech giant. Earlier this year, Apple became the first company to be accused of violating the EU's new major tech competition law. The tax case stretches back to 2016, when the European Commission (EC) ordered Apple repay Ireland roughly $14.4 billion of unpaid taxes.

The commission argued that the tech giant had received "illegal" tax benefits from Ireland over the course of two decades. Apple had housed its European headquarters in Ireland and paid a corporate tax rate of less than 1% in some years, which the EC argued gave Apple an unfair advantage over other companies. Apple and Ireland appealed the decision in 2019. The European Court of Justice on Tuesday...

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06:47
Apple must pay €13 billion in back taxes after...

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Apple has suffered a significant defeat after the EU’s top court ruled that the iPhone maker must pay 13 billion euros in back taxes, overturning an earlier decision in the Big Tech group’s favor.

The ruling relates to a 2016 case when the EU’s competition chief Margrethe Vestager said that Ireland had given the company an illegal sweetheart deal, amounting to a tax rate of less than 1 percent.

The European Court of Justice said on Tuesday in its final ruling that it “confirms the European Commission’s 2016 decision: Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid which Ireland is required to recover.”

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Monday September 9

17:38
iPhone 16 Models Add Camera Control, Prep for Apple...

At its Glowtime event, Apple unveiled its latest crop of iPhones, with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus gaining the new Camera Control, along with the Action button from last year’s Pro models. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max boast larger screens, better cameras, and faster performance.

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16:20
Sleep Apnea Detection Is Coming To the Apple Watch

Apple announced today that it's adding sleep apnea detection to the Apple Watch, including the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Verge reports: Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing as you sleep. Sleep apnea is a feature that wearables makers have been working on for some time, with Samsung getting cleared by the FDA for sleep apnea tracking with the Galaxy Watch earlier this year. Apple says it's using the accelerometer on its watches to monitor a new metric that it calls "breathing disturbances." You'll be able to see your nightly breathing disturbance values in the Health app.

The company expects to get FDA clearance for its sleep apnea detection feature soon, and it plans to launch the feature in more than 150 countries and regions. The company says its sleep detection was validated in a study that was "unprecedented" in size for sleep apnea technology.

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14:24
Apple Watch Series 10 Slims Down, Apple Watch Ultra...

The new Apple Watch Series 10 is the thinnest, lightest Apple Watch yet, even while providing a larger, brighter display. It now comes in aluminum and titanium models. Apple updated the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new finish but no new hardware features.

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14:22
AirPods Pro 2 Adds 'Clinical Grade'...

Apple says AirPods Pro 2 will receive a software feature "soon" that will turn the wireless earbuds into "clinical-grade" hearing aids. "This includes a hearing protection mode being enabled by default, offering passive noise cancellation in loud environments," adds 9to5Mac. From the report: Firstly, users can take a clinically-validated hearing test. The hearing test uses your AirPods and iPhone, and can be conducted by a user in under five times. The result of your hearing test can be viewed securely in the Health app. If hearing loss is detected, the hearing aid mode is then available to use. The AirPods will make it easier to hear sounds from the world around you. A custom hearing profile is automatically applied when listening to audio, like music or podcasts.

The hearing aid feature is currently making its way through the FDA and other regulatory bodies. Apple said the functionality will be available in more than 100 countries. The feature will be enabled through a...

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13:03
It Sure Looks Like FineWoven is Dead

An anonymous reader shares a report: It seems like Apple is already moving on from FineWoven. After introducing the FineWoven brand with a series of very bad cases and accessories last year, it appears as though Apple opted not to release new cases featuring the material for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. Apple has stopped offering FineWoven cases for the iPhone 15 lineup on its website, too. Apple launched FineWoven, which had a microtwill material, as a replacement for its leather cases. But the cases quickly accumulated visible wear and tear and picked up bits of lint, which could make them look dirty relatively quickly.


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12:42
This Year’s Crop of OS Upgrades Scheduled for 16...

Apple has revealed that the initial versions of its 2024 operating systems—macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and HomePod Software 18—will ship on 16 September 2024.

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12:25
Apple Will Release iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18,...

Apple plans to release the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS to the general public on September 16, the company announced via its website following its iPhone-centric product event earlier today. From a report: We should also see updates for tvOS and the HomePod operating system on the same date. The new releases bring a number of new features and refinements to Apple's platforms: better texting with Android devices thanks to support for the RCS standard, iPhone Mirroring that allows you to interact with your iPhone via your Mac, more UI customization options for iPhones and iPads, and other improvements besides. What won't be included in these initial releases is any hint of Apple Intelligence, the batch of generative AI and machine learning features that Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Apple is testing some of the Apple Intelligence features in betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1, updates that will be released later this...

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11:51
Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Pro Featuring Bigger Screen...

Apple announced the iPhone 16 Pro lineup at Monday's product event. The company's new flagship smartphones have slightly bigger screens across both models: 6.3 inches on the iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9 inches on the iPhone 16 Pro Max (up from 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, respectively, on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max). The Verge: The bodies of the phones are once again made from titanium. It comes in four colors: black, white, natural, and a new "desert titanium." Apple also claims that the iPhone 16 Pro Max has "the best iPhone battery life ever." The iPhone 16 Pro lineup comes with the A18 Pro chip, with a 16-core Neural Engine that it says will offer "amazing performance" for Apple Intelligence features, including 15 percent faster performance than the iPhone 15 Pro. It also has improved graphics performance thanks to a 6-core GPU that's 20 percent faster than the iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,199.

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11:50
Apple will release iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18,...

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Apple plans to release the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS to the general public on September 16, the company announced via its website following its iPhone-centric product event earlier today. We should also see updates for tvOS and the HomePod operating system on the same date.

The new releases bring a number of new features and...

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11:24
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro boasts a bigger screen and...

As expected, Apple announced the new iPhone Pro models today during a livestream: the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, and the Max has a 6.9-inch display. That's primarily thanks to thinner borders around the displays.

Like the iPhone 15 Pro, the 16 Pro is made of titanium but with a new texture. Apple claims the phone has improved heat management with its new chassis, which could address some of our complaints about the iPhone 15 Pro—that means up to 20 percent faster sustained performance, too.

Larger batteries and efficiency improvements have led to a promise of battery life improvements, though Apple didn't say exactly how much longer they'll last during the livestream.

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10:51
iPhone 16 gets two new buttons and a new camera...

Apple's new iPhone 16 isn't a revolution by any means, but it's a solid upgrade with a handful of new features (including two new physical buttons), plus better performance and Apple Intelligence support.

The design is similar to the iPhone 15 but with a vertical camera arrangement on the back, which helps take more efficient spatial photos and videos. A new camera control button can be clicked to take a photo, and also is touch-sensitive, allowing you to slide your finger across it to tweak the settings for the images, like zoom. It can tell the difference between a full click and a lighter press, which allows you to access customization features instead of taking a picture right away...

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10:39
Apple announces $179 AirPods 4 with active noise...

Apple announced the fourth-generation AirPods today during its It's Glowtime event. As you can tell from the gallery above, the AirPods 4 look different from their predecessor. They also have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) if you're willing to pay extra.

Apple said that it mapped and analyzed "thousands" of ear shapes with 3D photogrammetry, laser topography, and other modeling tools to design the AirPods 4's new form. Apple claims the new shape will make for a better fit. The new earbuds appear to have shorter stems. They look more similar to the AirPods Pro now but without the silicone tips. The stems also...

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08:48
Do You Use It? iPhone 15 Pro Action Button

This week’s Do You Use It? poll asks owners of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max if they use the Action button, and if so, for what.

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08:21
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08:11
iStat Menus 7.0.2

Maintenance update for the recently upgraded menu bar system monitoring utility. ($11.99 new, free update from version 7, upgrade pricing available, 19.6 MB, macOS 11+)

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08:05
Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher 2.5.5

Maintenance update with several bug fixes and crash resolvers. (Various prices new, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+)

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08:02
Default Folder X 6.1

Open/Save dialog utility adds support for macOS 15 Sequoia. ($39.95 new, free update, 17.5 MB, macOS 10.13+)

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Sunday September 8

13:50
CCATP Podcast Explains the macOS Sequoia Beta’s...

On the Chit Chat Across the Pond podcast, Adam Engst explains why the macOS 15 Sequoia beta’s monthly check-ins on screen recording permissions are not only unnecessary but actively harmful.

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08:51
The iOS Continental Drift Fun Gap

There’s a scene in Martin Scorsese’s Casino. Gangster Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci) and two of his goon friends are in a nightclub in the Tangiers casino resort (a fictionalized version of the old Stardust), which is run by Ace Rothstein (Robert De Niro). Santoro and Rothstein, who’d been friends for decades, are now on the outs. The Tangiers is a front for the mafia and the Teamsters. Rothstein, a gambling genius who was born to run a casino, is earning major bank for the bosses back home. Santoro is gangstering up Las Vegas, and is under severe law enforcement scrutiny. They just held a contentious meeting, just the two of them, at Santoro’s request, in the middle of the desert — a meeting Rothstein wasn’t sure wouldn’t conclude with him dead in a freshly dug hole in the sand.

Santoro and his two friends are just a threesome. All men. Morose.

Rothstein comes in with Billy Sherbert (Don Rickles) and a party of half a dozen or so men and women, including Oscar...

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Friday September 6

10:18
AppBITS: Use Blip to Send Large Files Directly

Do you regularly need to send large files to someone else? Blip makes it easy to send files of any size to any Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android user directly over your network or the Internet. 

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08:56
The iOS Continental Drift Widens

At the end of August, Apple announced several more DMA compliance changes. They are worth examining in detail.

Changes to the Mandatory Browser Choice Screen

Developers of browsers offered in the browser choice screen in the
EU will have additional information about their browser shown to
users who view the choice screen, and will get access to more data
about the performance of the choice screen. The updated choice
screen will be shown to all EU users who have Safari set as their
default browser. For details about the changes coming to the
browser choice screen, view About the Browser Choice Screen in the EU.

Some of the choice details of the new changes:

  • All users with Safari as their default browser, including users
    who have already seen the choice screen prior to the...

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08:33
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Apple TV, iPhone and Find My

Dave and I explore another Apple TV bug and share another one from a listener. We also recap what we know about Apple’s upcoming event on Monday, and Dave shows us how to find our Apple TV remote using an app on our iPhone.

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Thursday September 5

13:40
Apple Announces 'Find My' For South Korea

Apple announced it is planning to bring its Find My service to South Korea in early 2025. Originally released in 2010, the Find My service has been unavailable in South Korea, making it the last country without access to Apple's tracking feature. AppleInsider reports: In July 2024, complaints from users in South Korea reached a point where they were finally petitioning the government to allow Apple's Find My feature to work. Any iPhone made for sale in South Korea had Find My permanently disabled, so it wouldn't work even when the owner was in a different country. Now in a statement on its Korean website, Apple has announced that it plans to bring Find My to the country shortly.

"Apple plans to introduce the 'Find My' network in Korea in the spring of 2025," says a brief statement (in translation). "Users in Korea will soon be able to use the Find My app to find their Apple devices and personal belongings with their personal information protected, and check the location of...

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11:24
What to expect from Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event

Enlarge / Apple's event will likely discuss Apple Intelligence, though that's not going to launch until later in the year with iOS 18.1 (credit: Apple)

For years, Apple's September event has focused almost exclusively on new flagship iPhones and new Apple Watch models. Once in a while, other second-tier products make an appearance. And in recent cycles, the Mac and high-end iPads had their shining moment later in the year—often in October or November.

We expect the same to happen this time. You can almost certainly count on new iPhones and Watches. As for what else to expect: well, no Macs, but there are a couple of interesting possibilities.

Here's what we expect to see next week.

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Wednesday September 4

11:10
I added a ratgdo to my garage door, and I don’t know...

Enlarge / A ratgdo, version 2.53i. (credit: Ratcloud LLC)

I live in suburbia, which means I've got a garage (or a carhole, if you’re not so fancy). It's a detached garage, so part of my nightly routine when I check to make sure the house is all locked up is to peek out the back window. I like to know the garage door is closed and our cars are tucked in safely.

But actually looking out a window with my stupid analog eyeballs is lame, so I figured I could make things easier by adding some smarts to my garage. The first thing I did was use...

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Tuesday September 3

14:40
M4 Mac Mini Likely To Lose Support For USB-A, Keep...

According to Mark Gurman, Apple's upcoming M4 Mac mini will undergo a major redesign, dropping USB-A ports entirely in favor of five USB-C ports. The new design will also feature front ports for the first time, an internal power supply, and retain Ethernet, HDMI, and the headphone jack.

"As I've been reporting for several months now, the Mac is in for a big transition to M4 chips -- starting around the end of this year and extending into the first half or so of 2025," writes Gurman in a newsletter for Bloomberg. "Apple plans to kick things off soon with a new Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Pro. Of those models, the Mac mini will get the most dramatic new design, its first major overhaul since 2010. Just to put that in perspective: The last time there was a Mac mini redesign, preorders of the iPhone 4 had just began."

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Monday September 2

15:06
LittleBITS: Experimenting with AppBITS

As an antidote to covering depressing news, Adam Engst decides to start another occasional column that collects capsule descriptions of interesting apps.

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15:04
AppBITS: Stapler Opens Multiple Apps, Documents, and...

If you prefer a task-based method of working that requires assembling multiple apps, documents, and folders, take a look at Stapler, a modern-day take on several classic Mac apps from yesteryear.

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10:47
OmniFocus 4.3.3

Brings improvements and stability fixes to the task management app. ($74.99 new, free update, 31.8 MB, macOS 13+)

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10:43
Timing 2024.3.1

Brings improvements and bug fixes to the time and productivity tracking app. ($96 annual subscription, free update, 26.7 MB, macOS 10.15+)

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10:36
ChronoSync 11.0.3

Fixes some VoiceOver issues and adds better logging when a connection to a target is lost. ($49.99 new, free update, 100.1 MB, macOS 10.14+)

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10:34
Fission 2.8.7

Maintenance update with bug fixes for the audio editor. ($29 new, free update, 15 MB, macOS 11+)

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01:12
Apple AirTags Track 'Recycled' Plastic to...

"Houston resident Brandy Deason put an Apple AirTag in her recycling to see where her plastic trash was going," writes Tom's Hardware.

"While many might expect the city would drop the recyclables off at a recycling center, Deason instead found her trash sitting in an open-air lot alongside millions of other pieces of trash at Wright Waste Management."

Wright Waste Management did not allow CBS News to enter and inspect its premises. Still, the news team's drone camera discovered that all the trash picked up from the Houston Recycling Collaboration (HRC) was apparently just sitting there on its premises, stacked more than 10 feet high. This came as a shock, as the HRC was meant to revolutionize the city's recycling program, allowing it to process all kinds of plastic. Instead, we see all the collected waste sitting idle in open-air lots waiting for the right technology to appear.

That's because [Exxon-funded] Cyclix International, one of the partners in the HRC...

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Saturday August 31

11:29
Finale’s Finale

MakeMusic has announced the end of life of its music notation app Finale and is offering a crossgrade discount for competitor Dorico Pro. 

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11:27
TipBITS: Use Trackpad Mode When Editing Text on the...

Trackpad mode has been a fixture of the iPhone and iPad keyboard for years, but many people are unaware of it. Here’s a quick tutorial and an exhortation to spread the word.

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Friday August 30

06:12
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Apple TV bug, Apple event,...

I found a couple of bugs in Apple’s tvOS that have been very annoying over the last few months. They seem to have started after Apple introduced a new menu system in the software in the last version. Apple announced the date for its latest event where the iPhone 16 is expected to be introduced and based on the information we currently have, Dave and I look at the major differences between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16.

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Shows and movies we’re watching

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Thursday August 29

13:45
Apple is reportedly trying to invest in OpenAI

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According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, the generative AI company whose ChatGPT will feature in future versions of iOS.

If the talks are successful, Apple will join a multi-billion dollar funding round led by Thrive Capital that would value the startup at more than $100 billion.

The report doesn't say exactly how much Apple would invest, but it does note that it would not be the only participant in this round of funding. For example, Microsoft is expected to invest further, and Bloomberg reports...

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Wednesday August 28

09:35
Apple lays off employees working on Books and News

Enlarge / The Apple Books icon on a Mac. (credit: Samuel Axon)

Apple will cut 100 jobs, all in its digital services teams. Laid off employees will have 60 days to find another job in the company before it cuts ties with them altogether, according to a Bloomberg report.

Compared to some other big tech companies, layoffs are relatively uncommon at Apple. This is the fourth wave this year, but cuts so far (including this one) have been laser-focused and small in scope—a contrast with companies like Intel, Cisco, or Microsoft, which have recently made more drastic cuts of anywhere from 7 to 15 percent of their workforces.

The current set of cuts chiefly affects the Books team. Digital services like this have been a big part of Apple's financial success in recent quarters; in just...

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Tuesday August 27

10:31
Apple shuffles CFOs for the first time in a decade

Enlarge / A building at Apple Park, the company's Cupertino, California, HQ. (credit: Apple)

Apple has announced a major change on its leadership team: Longtime Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri will step down from his role on January 1, 2025.

Maestri has, by all appearances, had a resoundingly successful run since he took on the CFO role a decade ago in 2014. In his tenure, Apple had its strongest fiscal decade ever, as the company's net income more than doubled.

Apple stock is worth nine times what it was when he stepped into the job. Certainly, that can't be attributed exclusively to the company's CFO, but it appears Maestri navigated both the popularity of...

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Friday August 23

07:15
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Discoverability on the Mac,...

I think this is the first time I actually made Dave yell on the podcast and it was hilarious. That comes as I give one of my final updates on my quest for a perfect cup of coffee. Has someone every told you about a feature in an operating system that you had no idea even existed? Dave and I talk about discoverability on the Mac. We also take a look at some of the new features in iOS 18.

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Thursday August 22

09:33
Apple splits App Store team in two, introduces new...

Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty)

Apple is comprehensively restructuring its long-standing App Store team, splitting the team into two separate divisions as the executive who has run it for more than a decade says goodbye to the company.

There will now be one team for the familiar, Apple-run App Store, and another one to handle alternative app stores in the European Union. Apple recently partially opened the platform to third-party app stores in response to the Digital Markets Act, a set of European regulations meant to break up what legislators and regulators...

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Wednesday November 14

14:21
Use your iPad Pro for work? Share your workflows

Tuesday January 13

16:50
Android 5.0 Lollipop still hard to find, full of...

Google's Android team has advised outside security researchers that it will no longer fix security bugs found in Jelly Bean or earlier releases, despite the fact that "pre-KitKat 4.4" software powers the majority of active users' devices currently accessing Google Play. Meanwhile, less than 0.1 percent of Android users have received Android 5.0, and those who have report an "unfinished/unpolished" experience.

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13:32
Hands On: Chrome Remote Desktop (OS X, iOS)

Imagine squeezing your retina iMac screen down onto an iPhone 5. You can do it. It might look a bit silly and initially you might wonder why you'd bother, but it has long been possible to see and remotely control your Macs and PCs on even your iPhone. Now Google has released Chrome Remote Desktop for iOS and you can do it for free. You'll do it, too: try this once and you will forever keep finding other reasons why it's incredibly useful. It's fantastic when you forget a file, for instance, and can now just find and email it to yourself from afar. And it will save your soul, your sanity and yo...



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13:24
InvenSense hit with lawsuit over concessions in...

A new lawsuit filed against gyroscope and accelerometer supplier for Apple, InvenSense, accuses the company of failing to tell investors about the concessions it made to secure a recent deal. InvenSense parts are used in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus; executives should have warned investors, the suit alleges, that Apple was given a "sweetheart deal" that would hurt profits. "Instead of revealing the true condition of the company and its prospects, defendants hid those facts from investors and chose to issue strong guidance and paint a picture of a bright future with a new mega-customer," the complai...



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13:04
Rumor: Apple's 'iPhone 6s' could ship...

With over half a year remaining before Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone, a fresh rumor out of Taiwan suggests that the company may be considering a new dual-lens camera system and the addition of "Force Touch," the pressure-sensitive touch technology set to be introduced in the Apple Watch.

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11:34
AllCast media streamer makes leap to iOS

A new port of AllCast, a popular Android app, has just been released for iOS. The title lets users stream personal photo, video, and music libraries to a variety of platforms, not just the Apple TV, the only format natively supported by Apple. Some compatible targets include Chrome, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku, WDTV, Xbox One/Xbox 360, and various platforms compatible with DLNA....



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10:59
Apple axes long-running 'Single of the Week...

Ten years after giving away its first song, Apple has reportedly wound down the "Single of the Week" program that offered iTunes users a chance to download a free track from up-and-coming artists.

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10:23
Quanta ramping up production of 12-inch MacBook Air...

Taiwan-based supplier Quanta Computer has entered into "volume" production of Apple's upcoming 12-inch MacBook Air, according to supply chain sources. The laptop is reportedly on track to ship in the first quarter of the year, despite other rumors pointing to the second quarter. The new sources say that Quanta has escalated recruitment efforts in order to speed up production....



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