Thursday April 18
15:18
New Adobe Express app with Firefly AI now available...
Adobe on Thursday officially launched its new Adobe Express app with Firefly AI for iOS and Android. This version of the app has been available to beta testers for some time, and can now be downloaded by anyone. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the Adobe Express update.
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11:56
9to5Mac Daily: April 18, 2024 – M4 Macs timeline,...
11:23
AirPlay hotel support is finally available–for only...
11:08
Review: Astropad Rock Paper Pencil v2, the pen-on-...
Last year Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus a ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tip for a real pen-on-paper experience. This year the company delivered Rock Paper Pencil v2 with a NanoCling border, flat profile, improved Apple Pencil tip, and more. Here’s what I think after testing out the improved version.
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11:03
Colorado privacy law first to safeguard brain...
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On Wednesday, Colorado expanded the scope of its privacy law initially designed to protect biometric data like fingerprints or face images to become first in the nation to also shield sensitive neural data.
That could stop companies from hoarding brain activity data without residents realizing the risks. The New York Times reported that neural data is increasingly being collected and sold nationwide. And after a...
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10:30
Delta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator...
10:05
You can finally play checkers on Apple Vision Pro
Game Room is one of the best experiences on Apple Vision Pro, especially with newly introduced spatial Personas. The latest update to the Apple Arcade game introduces one of the most popular classics: checkers.
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09:47
Apple Watch fall detection helps rescue cyclist...
Apple Watch is a must-have accessory for every cyclist. That’s become time and again it has proven critical for helping cyclists after a crash. Eric Zollinger from New York is the latest wearer to know firsthand.
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09:22
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09:12
Report: New 12.9-inch iPad Air to have the same high...
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We’re expecting Apple to unveil a new set of iPads during the first week of May. A new report on Thursday may provide a peek into what could be in store, and it says a lot about what the company is doing with its iPad lineup.
Analyst Ross Young posted on X (subscription required) that, “The upcoming 12.9″ iPad Air has a MiniLED display,” which is the same display technology used by the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Young states that Apple is using leftover supply from production of that Pro model since it is expected to...
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09:01
How to reset an Apple ID if you forgot the password
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iPhone and Mac users have to enter Apple ID details so frequently–when buying an app, accessing iCloud email or other services, updating an OS–that you wouldn’t think we’d forget our passwords. But we do.
Perhaps you got confused when Apple made you change to a new password; perhaps you picked one that was just too complicated to remember. (Here’s how to choose a strong password.) Whatever the reason, forgetting the password to your Apple ID account can be a serious pain, so we’re going to explain how to reset it.
Before we get started, let’s quickly cover two slightly different scenarios. First, your password might not be working because it’s been locked by Apple for security reasons; perhaps an attempt has been made to hack it. Should this happen to you, try this tutorial:...
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09:00
How to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and...
Have you noticed your iPhone jump onto a WiFi network when you’re away from home without asking first? Or maybe you want to check what networks your iPhone is auto-joining? Follow along for how to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks.
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08:58
Meta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets...
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision Pro is making a better product.
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08:48
Thursday’s best deals have 12.9-inch iPad Pro from $...
08:16
AirPlay Now Available in 60+ IHG Hotels in North...
If you stay in one of the 60+ appropriately equipped hotels on your next trip, you may be able to use AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad to share content with the big-screen TV in your room.
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08:16
Best password managers for Mac and iPhone
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You probably have a lot of online accounts, and in order to remember your login details you are quite likely to reuse those same few passwords over and over again. Perhaps you even have a document with them all in. It’s perfectly understandable, but definitely not safe.
We know that it’s important to use an original password for each account and update them on a regular basis, but it can be a Herculean task trying to retain that information in our heads. This is made even more challenging with different sites requiring specific mixtures of characters: this one demands at least two symbols and no capitals, while that one requires a mixture of cases and a minimum length. And then you have to change yet another password and feel like crying!
That’s where password manager apps come in. They allow users to create one master password, after which the app takes care of logging into all other accounts. They even make...
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08:09
Review: Razer launches new Kishi Ultra USB-C...
Razer has now unlocked the god-tier of mobile gaming. The company today is launching its latest smartphone controller grip for iPhone 15 and Android handsets. On top of just fully embracing USB-C, the new Razer Kishi Ultra steps up to deliver a more premium experience actually geared towards gamers with support for even larger devices like iPad mini 6. But that’s really just the tip of the iceberg for why this is .
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07:41
12.9-inch iPad Air will use same display technology...
Ross Young of DSCC has great news for potential 12.9-inch iPad Air buyers. According to Young, the newly introduced larger iPad Air will use the same display technology as the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
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07:30
Smart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a...
A smart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind after using it in a store, thanks to a simple approach described in a new Apple patent application.
The wallet could also better protect you against accidentally losing cards when carrying only one or two cards …
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07:24
iOS 18: What I want from Siri + AI
Apple will reveal its AI cards on June 10 at WWDC, and Siri is surely going to be a key component. Generally, people want Siri to get good. You can’t just replace Siri intelligence with generative AI, however, but the two technologies make a powerful combination. What I want to see from an AI-infused Siri is actually simple.
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07:00
Best smart scales with iPhone sync for Apple’s...
Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status.
If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (new with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit.
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06:56
US-made chips will cost Apple more, despite govt...
Apple has pledged to buy US-made chips once TSMC’s Arizona plants come online, but the company may have to pay more for them.
TSMC’s chief exec has said that it plans to charge customers more for chips made outside of Taiwan, due to the higher production costs …
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06:11
AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG...
Beginning today, more than sixty IHG Hotels & Resorts locations will support the new iOS 17 AirPlay feature, allowing guests to easily stream to the TV in their hotel with no additional hardware required.
Just like you would stream to an Apple TV at home, guests are able to seamlessly select their hotel TV as the AirPlay output to watch videos, view photos and stream music from their iPhone or iPad.
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05:57
Latest romance scam tactic uses two phones with face...
Romance scams are getting a whole lot more convincing with the latest tactic: using two phones, one running a face-swap app, to conduct live video calls with victims …
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05:12
Apple touts halving emissions and increased...
Apple has an ambitious goal to create a fully carbon neutral value chain for its products by 2030, and every year it charts its progress in its annual Environmental Progress Report. The 2024 report published today highlights a milestone achievement for emissions.
Apple says its overall greenhouse gas emissions have more than halved since 2015, down 55%. However, there is still more work to be done as the company will need to attain a 75% reduction to meet its 2030 targets.
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05:02
100,000 iPhones stolen instead of scrapped; Apple...
Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report.
Apple sued the company concerned, but now appears to have abandoned the lawsuit, with the report suggesting this is to avoid publicly admitting that it orders the shredding of perfectly usable devices, in stark contrast to the company’s environmental stance …
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05:00
This app tries to do what Apple couldn’t: Multiple...
Enlarge / Here it is: two virtual Mac displays in Vision Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon)
Apple's Vision Pro headset holds the promise to be a powerful extension of your Mac workflow, but the Mac integration it shipped with is just neat, not a big step forward. Now, an app by established independent developers Jordi Bruin, Mathijs Kadijk, and Tom Lokhorst aims to fix that.
Called Splitscreen, it enables you to use two virtual displays at once while working with your Mac and wearing Vision Pro. By contrast, Apple's default implementation only supports mirroring a single Mac display to a resizable virtual one.
Further, the developers are working on achieving what I said I'd like to see from Apple when I wrote up my first impressions of the headset: the ability to move...
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04:15
Satechi 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN Travel Charger review...
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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Powerful
- Good design
- Several adapters
- Four charging ports
Cons
Our Verdict
The Satechi 145 W USB-C Gan Travel Charger makes life easier when traveling. You can replace all your chargers with this one. It’s also just as perfect to keep at home on your desk. Plenty of wattage and ports (as well as different plugs) make it a great buy.
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$119.99
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04:07
Apple Singapore campus getting two more buildings...
We’re expecting 2024 to be the year Apple builds generative AI features into iOS 18, and the company has announced a $250M investment to support ongoing work in this field. The Apple Singapore campus is growing from one building to three, to provide space for ‘new roles in AI and other key functions.’
Apple says that the expansion and refit will allow for greater collaboration between its growing teams in the country …
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03:30
This is the A18 Pro: The speed and smarts to expect...
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When the iPhone 16 line launches this September, we expect it to usher in a new A-series processor. As has been the case in the last few years, the top-end “Pro” models will get a new processor while the regular iPhone 16 non-Pro models will likely get a version of the A17 Pro chip found in this year’s iPhone 15 Pro.
As we do every year, we’ll look at the history and performance of the A-series processors from the last several years, along with the recent rumors and overall industry trends, to anticipate what we might expect from Apple’s new iPhone silicon this fall. As always, this is all just guesswork; Apple is a famously secretive company, and the details about its products are often not fully revealed until they are released.
To “Pro” or not to “Pro”?
Last year, Apple introduced what might be an all-new wrinkle into the expected upgrade pattern. Changing the name from “A17 Bionic” to “A17 Pro” for the...
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03:15
Comcast launches NOW plans, focuses on affordable/...
Comcast on Wednesday launched NOW, a new tier of low cost and prepaid connectivity offerings, with speeds up to 200 Mbps as well as unlimited 5G data for mobile plans along with access to more than 40 networks for live and on-demand content. The new plans function as low-cost, no-contract options for customers, as details […]
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03:00
Get this wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch...
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If you lost one or both left and right pieces of your Nintendo Switch controller or simply want an upgrade in your Switch gaming’s style and function, this deal is for you. Save 27% when you order this Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch, which features RGB lights, while it’s on sale for only $30.99 (reg. $42).
This controller’s new chip technology offers a more responsive, connected experience. It’s also made with durable, non-slip ABS material so your...
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03:00
ScreenSnapAI goes live, brings AI-based organization...
If you’re looking to organize your Mac’s screenshots, this might come in handy. Developer Aptonic has recently released ScreenSnapAI, its new organization utility to help wrangle your screenshot files. The software offers the following features: ScreenSnapAI retails for $9.99, is available via the Mac App Store, and requires macOS 10.13 (Ventura) or later to install […]
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03:00
Is 8GB of RAM Enough For a Mac?
Apple is doubling down on 8GB of RAM for many of its entry-level Macs, claiming that it's "suitable for many tasks," including browsing, video streaming and even "light" video and image editing. As of this writing, all MacBook Air laptops, the Mac Mini, and the MacBook Pro 14 all start with a base configuration of 8GB RAM -- which can't be upgraded at a later date since the RAM is soldered onto the motherboard. "That might have been OK were it not for the fact that Apple charges a ridiculous $200 to upgrade any of those machines from 8GB to 16GB," notes PC Gamer's Jeremy Laird. Even if an 8GB Mac does some of the previously stated tasks tolerably well, Laird argues that "8GB still isn't acceptable." From the report: That's because a Mac with 8GB can easily run out of memory just browsing the web. That's particularly true with Chrome, which just so happens to be the most popular browser around. Regular Chrome users will know what a memory hog Chrome can be. Right now, I have about...
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02:00
How to make noncontiguous selections in Pages,...
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Install the April 2024 iWork update and you’ll gain access to a “new” feature that’s decades old: noncontiguous text selection. Put simply, it means you can select text that doesn’t flow continuously from one letter to the next. This lets you select multiple areas of text for manual formatting or character styles all at once instead of one at a time. (Apple doesn’t let you use Find & Replace to select everything that matches the Find field, however.)
To make a noncontiguous selection:
- Start by selecting any text in Pages, Numbers, or Keynote.
- Hold down the Command key.
- Select additional ranges: drag for a select, double-click to add words, or triple-click to add paragraphs.
You can remove text from the selection by dragging or Shift-dragging while keeping Command...
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01:00
Macworld Podcast: The A18 and M4 are all about AI
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This year, Apple wants to make a big impression with its AI efforts, and we’re starting to get a peek as to what we could expect, and it starts with Apple’s chips. We talk about the upcoming A18 Pro and the M4 chips and Apple’s plans, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
This is episode 880 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.
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01:00
Save 33% on Regal Premiere Movie e-tickets with this...
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Streaming your faves at home is so convenient, but it really is nice to get out of your sweats and out to enjoy a movie on the big screen. And the fact that you don’t have to make your own snacks is a bonus. This $12 deal helps you save some cash with a 33% discount on most standard 2D showtimes at Regal, as well as premium format tickets (though surcharges may apply).
You won’t have to worry about any blackout or expiration dates for this purchase. However, there are some restrictions, like it not being...
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Wednesday April 17
14:40
AltStore PAL Alternative App Marketplace Launches On...
AltStore PAL has become one of the first alternative app marketplaces to launch in the European Union. Developed by Riley Testut, AltStore PAL is marketed as an open-source project designed to distribute apps from independent developers. MacRumors reports: At launch, it features two apps, including Testut's Delta game emulator and clipboard manager app Clip. Delta is also being simultaneously released in the App Store outside of the European Union, but it looks like EU customers will need to download it from AltStore. Testut says that once AltStore PAL is "running smoothly," third-party app developers will be able to submit their apps for distribution outside of the App Store. The app marketplace is designed to be decentralized with no directory, so developers will need to self-promote their apps and direct users to their websites to install an app through AltStore.
Distributing apps through AltStore is free of charge, but it is worth noting that apps that see more than one...
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13:56
MLB breaks its Mac app, pulls it from the App Store...
One of the many great benefits of Apple Silicon is the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps on the Mac. For baseball fans, this meant support for using the iPad version of the MLB app on macOS.
Sadly, the 2024 MLB season is off to a rocky start for Mac users (just like it is for Cincinnati Reds fans).
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13:55
Transform your iPhone into a Game Boy with these...
Is the arrival of game emulators on iOS making you nostalgic? Check out these fun Game Boy wallpapers for iPhone as a neat way to relive your handheld gaming memories or get close to the Game Boy you always wanted but never had.
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13:35
9to5Mac Daily: April 17, 2024 – iOS 17.5 beta 2,...
12:48
Logitech’s latest wireless mouse features a...
Logitech is known for its computer accessories such as keyboards and mouse. On Wednesday, the company announced the new M750 Wireless Mouse – which looks like any other Logitech mouse. However, this is the company’s first “Signature AI Edition” mouse with a dedicated ChatGPT button.
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12:41
Soulver 3 natural language calculator app comes to...
As I’ve written in the past, Soulver is one of my must-have apps on the Mac and iPad. It’s essentially a smart notepad calculator, with live data, natural language calculations, and more. Starting this week, Soulver is now available on the iPhone.
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12:36
Google Raises Privacy Bar with Its Crowdsourced...
Google’s new Find My Device network works nearly identically to Apple’s Find My network with a few exceptions: Google’s design offers more anti-stalking and privacy features than Apple.
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11:47
The second beta of macOS 14.5 is here
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Apple has released the second beta of the Sonoma 14.5 update to developers and the public. The beta 2 comes two weeks after the first beta was released. The full version will likely arrive for all users in late April or early May.
macOS 14.5: Beta 2 developer notes
The following are the release notes for the macOS 14.5 beta 2 release to developers. These notes are often different from the notes provided in the official release to the general public.
FaceTime
Known Issues
• Users might not be able to approve or decline a FaceTime link call because notifications might not be received on the caller side for them to accept or decline the call. (125617787)
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10:22
Report: iPhone 17 Plus to feature a smaller screen...
In a new report today, analyst Ross Young says that Apple has an interesting twist planned for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. According to Young, the iPhone 17 Plus will actually feature a smaller screen than the ‘Plus’ model does now.
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10:03
Riley Testut launches Delta game emulator on App...
The game emulation situation on iOS just got real. The oft rejected game emulator Delta has finally made its way to the App Store. Additionally, the Delta developer has also published their alternative marketplace, AltStore, in the EU today.
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10:00
iOS 17.5 beta 2, M4 Mac schedule, Humane Pin reviews
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair policies further. Also, the Humane Ai Pin debuts to a very mixed critical response.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about our multitasking and window management habits on macOS. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Note from Chance: We had some technical difficulties this week, so the audio quality isn’t up to our normal standards. We apologize and will be back to normal next time!
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09:44
Comcast launches ‘NOW’ 5G, affordable home internet...
Comcast is out with some new 5G offerings today. The new plans are simple and affordable with speeds up to 200 Mbps for fixed wireless home internet and unlimited 5G data for both the home and mobile plans. Meanwhile, NOW TV includes access to 40+ networks for live and on-demand content.
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09:32
‘For All Mankind’ season 5 and new spinoff series ‘...
Double good news for fans of the hit sci-fi series “For All Mankind” on Apple TV+. The alt-history space race drama is returning for a fifth season, and a new spinoff series dubbed “Star City” has been announced.
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09:13
How do you take a selfie?
Existential question time: how do you take a selfie with your iPhone? This subject just hit the 9to5Mac Slack. That’s because Tim Cook is currently on tour in the eastern hemisphere, and at least two tweets include someone taking what I’ll call a reverse selfie with the Apple CEO.
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09:10
Apple Notes to support voice memos, mathematical...
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The Notes app in iOS and iPadOS 18 could be in for a couple of big new features, according to a report by AppleInsider. iOS 18 is expected to be revealed at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which holds its keynote on June 10.
Sources have told AppleInsider that Apple plans to introduce the ability to record, save, and play voice memos into Notes, and the recordings are embedded within the Notes entry. Users can make further notations, either written or with images, within the entry. This could be handy for, say, students attending a lecture, or...
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08:46
16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro now $249 off, iPhone 14...
08:20
Telegram Founder Accuses Google and Apple of...
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram messaging app, has accused tech giants Google and Apple of threatening to censor content on smartphones [YouTube link]. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov claimed that these companies told Telegram to comply with their guidelines or face removal from their app stores.
"Those two platforms, they could basically censor everything you can read, access on your smart phone," Durov said. With 900 million active users, Telegram is expected to cross the one billion mark within a year.
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07:53
The Ineffable Importance of Undersea Cable...
This must-read from The Verge weaves background about the undersea fiber optic connections that make the modern Internet possible with the story of what one maintenance ship went through repairing cables in the aftermath of the 2011 undersea earthquake off the coast of Japan.
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07:40
TikTok Notes: latest on the upcoming Instagram...
Remember that TikTok Photos app rumor? More recently, the unreleased app has been going by the name TikTok Notes. Although the name is changed, the game is still the same: take a swing at Instagram.
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07:32
T-Mobile and Verizon workers offered $300 bribes for...
SIM swaps are one of the biggest security threats we face, allowing criminals to access most services protected by two-factor authentication. The situation could be about to get even worse, as we learn of an apparent large-scale attempt to bribe T-Mobile and Verizon workers to facilitate the swaps.
While new rules and security features are supposed to make these attacks harder to pull off, now would be an excellent time to ensure your accounts are protected by authenticator apps rather than text messages …
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07:06
LastPass review – Does the original password manager...
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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Clean design
- Great password generator
- Dark web monitoring
Cons
- No support for Passkeys
- Past security problems
Our Verdict
LastPass remains a good password manager, but time seems to have passed it by when compared to some of its rivals.
Price When Reviewed
Free tier (one device); $3 per month, billed annually
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06:56
Tim Cook makes diplomatic noises about Apple...
Tim Cook made a diplomatic comment about the possibility of Apple manufacturing in Indonesia, after the country’s president pressed him on the issue. The country is an important market for Apple, as the world’s 4th most populous country after China, India, and the US.
Indonesia is one of a growing number of countries to use the threat of import tariffs as a way to encourage foreign companies to invest in the local economy, and Apple has so far used an indirect method to escape these …
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06:15
WhatsApp chat filters separate unread messages, and...
WhatsApp chat filters are the latest feature to be added to the popular messaging app, a few weeks after allowing users to pin multiple chats. You can now separate out only chats with unread messages, as well as separate group chats from individual ones …
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05:37
Apple 2030 environmental goals: 95% of suppliers now...
We’ve today received an update on Apple’s 2030 environmental goals, one of which is for the company’s entire supply-chain to be carbon neutral by that date.
The company says more than 320 suppliers – representing 95% of the company’s “direct” manufacturing spend – have made the transition to clean energy …
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05:08
Schiller doesn’t know whether the App Store is...
Phil Schiller has told a court in an antitrust case that he doesn’t know for sure whether the App Store is profitable, and never considered the return on investment when launching it.
He’s also explained the reason that there are very few written records of decisions made around the launch of the store is because Apple co-founder Steve Jobs felt that meeting notes were unnecessary – and the company still doesn’t record minutes for meetings between senior execs …
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04:28
Canada follows Europe with digital services tax...
Canada is introducing a new digital services tax starting this year, which will see foreign tech giants like Apple and Google receive tax demands for income earned in Canada but not currently taxed there.
This follows the example of several European countries, including France, Italy, and the UK – and is designed to address tax avoidance …
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04:15
Apple addresses predictive emoji ‘bug’ in latest iOS...
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If you weren’t on X/Twitter over the weekend, you missed out on the latest iPhone outrage. As first spotted by British television presenter Rachel Riley, when the word “Jerusalem” was typed using the stock keyboard, one of the suggested emojis was the Palestinian flag, which Riley and others saw as a deliberate provocation.
In her post, Riley asked Apple to “explain whether this is an intentional act by your company, or whether you have no control over rogue programmers.” Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital, though neither claim is officially recognized globally. She noted that dozens of other cities...
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04:00
How to turn wired CarPlay into wireless for under $...
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning , and it works with iOS 17.4 and iPhone 15.
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03:43
Dashlane review: Passwords and plenty more
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At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Plenty of features,
- Excellent password generator
- Solid security
- Huge value Family & Friends package
Cons
- No native desktop apps
- Free tier limited to 25 passwords
Our Verdict
Great tools, password management features, and a surprisingly generous family and friends package, makes Dashlane one of the very best password managers around.
Price When Reviewed
$4.99 per month, $59.99 a year
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03:30
Apple’s parental controls are no good for parents or...
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Last week, my family and I–like so many others in the U.S.–hopped in a car to try and catch sight of a total eclipse. And, like so many other parents, I planned to distract my kid for some part of this lengthy adventure with an iPad.
As my kid is still under two, there hasn’t been a lot of time spent with screens, aside from occasionally “playing” a game on our phones or watching some videos of trains. This marked the first time I planned to actually hand over a whole device–albeit still with the idea of just watching some downloaded videos–and I found as I set up the iPad what likely a legion of parents before me has also discovered: setting up an Apple device for a kid is kind of annoying.
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03:15
Rumor: Apple’s AI efforts in iOS 18 to include on-...
iOS 18 is en route and is rumored to feature privacy-focused AI with processing done directly on the iPhone without connecting to cloud-based services. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in the Sunday edition of his PowerOn newsletter, the AI-related functions in iOS 18 “will work entirely on device.” In practice, these AI features would be able […]
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03:00
Apple @ Work: Is there room for another productivity...
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The role of Microsoft Office on the Mac is critical. When Bill Gates appeared on video at WWDC many years ago to commit to new versions of Office for Mac, the Mac with a robust Office program was a critical part of Apple’s enterprise growth. While competing alongside it are Google Workspace and the Google Drive ecosystem, iWork is Apple’s free option with Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. These platforms are good but are simply part of a company’s larger product portfolio. What if there was an option from a company that simply wanted to make great productivity apps? That’s what I’ve...
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Rumor: All upcoming iPhone 16 models to incorporate...
The rumor mill has it that all models of the next-gen iPhone will be getting an Action button. Whether or not this changes your life or makes you a billion times more productive, that’s a different thing altogether. Last September, Apple debuted its much-anticipated Action button with the iPhone 15 Pro models, offering faster access […]
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03:00
This Switch Dock Charger Brick is ready to level up...
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If you’re a Nintendo Switch gaming fan, you may want a smoother way to transition your Switch to TV mode, as well as an accessory that charges up your Switch without harming it. The solution? This portable Switch dock charger brick, which is now only $35.99 (reg. $39).
The nearly 2-inch, 36W dock is ultra-portable and can easily slip into a pocket for on-the-go play wherever you go. It’s outfitted with a 4K@60Hz HDMI output, making it simple to...
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02:55
1Password review – Keep your passwords safe and...
Macworld
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Powerful security
- Supports Passkeys
- Can store other secure information
Cons
- Appearance is clean but a little tame
Our Verdict
An easy to use and reliable password manager with strong security and useful features.
Price When Reviewed
$2.99 per month, $36 a year
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01:40
Best USB-C charging cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Macworld
USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats but they all have the same reversible connector at the end. By the end of 2023, most of Apple’s devices will use USB-C for charging and data transfers.
Lightning was also reversible—where it doesn’t matter which side of the connector faces up or down as you plug it in—so no big change there, but USB-C is much more than just a symmetrical design.
It can transfer data faster—pushing Lightning’s 0.48Gbps to up to 40Gbps (USB4 and Thunderbolt use the same Type-C connector), and next year to 120Gbps.
Apple’s iPhone 15 has a USB-C port, replacing the old trusty but proprietary Lightning cable that has been a part of iPhones and older iPads since 2012. Apple...
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01:00
Gear up for solo travel adventures with the Mymanu...
Macworld
Ready to travel on your own but not comfortable with your grasp of your destination’s local language? You can make language barriers disappear with a pair of translation earbuds.
With the ability to translate 37 different languages to eliminate language gaps, the Mymanu CLIK S could become your new travel best friend. Through April 21, they’re on sale for only $89.97 (reg. $157)
These translation earbuds earned the 2019 CES Innovation Award and a Red Dot Award for their ruggedness and...
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Tuesday April 16
19:23
iPhone 16 Pro: Four new camera features coming this...
The iPhone 16 Pro lineup will bring new features such as larger displays, a dedicated Capture button, and more. We’re also expecting multiple noticeable improvements to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max camera hardware. Here are four things to look forward to this year…
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16:15
Microsoft releases native OneNote app for Apple...
Microsoft on Tuesday launched a native OneNote app for visionOS, showing the company’s commitment to its customers who use Apple Vision Pro. This comes after the company released Microsoft Office apps for Apple’s mixed reality headset.
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15:40
Apple's iOS 18 AI Will Be On-Device Preserving...
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's initial set of AI-related features in iOS 18 "will work entirely on device," and won't connect to cloud services. AppleInsider reports: In practice, these AI features would be able to function without an internet connection or any form of cloud-based processing. AppleInsider has received information from individuals familiar with the matter that suggest the report's claims are accurate. Apple is working on an in-house large language model, or LLM, known internally as "Ajax." While more advanced features will ultimately require an internet connection, basic text analysis and response generation features should be available offline. [...] Apple will reveal its AI plans during WWDC, which starts on June 10.
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12:55
Apple Watch Activity badges: Get the Earth Day badge...
Macworld
Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise.
If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available year-round, but there are also some time-limited special events to grab, too. Here’s a list of all the activity achievements for the Apple Watch and how to unlock them.
Updated 04/16/23: Get your Earth Day badge with a 30-minute workout on April 22.
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Most of the achievements can be earned year-round. If you open the Activity app on your iPhone, then head...
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12:29
Apple to Allow Used Parts in Some iPhone Repairs...
Apple has announced that, later this year, it will become possible to repair select iPhones with used parts harvested from other devices. But the changes don’t go far enough for many in the Right to Repair movement.
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12:14
Apple to let customers watch their own Spatial...
11:54
Bimmy NES Emulator is the latest game emulation app...
Bimmy NES Emulator is one of the latest game emulation apps to officially land on the App Store. NES may or may not refer to the Nintendo Entertainment Console.
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11:24
Apple Watch Activity Challenges set for Earth Day...
Prepare to dance and celebrate the planet. Two new Activity Challenges are on the way in April.
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11:01
Apple Opens Web Distribution Option for iOS Devs...
Apple is opening up web distribution for iOS apps targeting users in the European Union starting Tuesday. Developers who opt in -- and who meet Apple's criteria, including app notarization requirements -- will be able to offer iPhone apps for direct download to EU users from their own websites. From a report: It's a massive change for a mobile ecosystem that otherwise bars so-called "sideloading." Apple's walled garden stance has enabled it to funnel essentially all iOS developer revenue through its own App Store in the past. But, in the EU, that moat is being dismantled as a result of new regulations that apply to the App Store and which the iPhone maker has been expected to comply with since early last month. In March, Apple announced that a web distribution entitlement would soon be coming to its mobile platform as part of changes aimed at complying with the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The pan-EU regulation puts a set of obligations on in-scope tech giants that lawmakers...
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09:59
iOS 17.5 beta 2 coming today with new Web...
Last month, Apple announced a new Web Distribution offering for developers in the European Union. With today’s launch of iOS 17.5 beta 2, that feature is now available.
Web Distribution gives developers in the EU the ability to offer their apps for download directly from their website. Here’s how it works.
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09:58
Apple releases second betas for iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5...
The iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the second developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.1, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5.
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09:49
Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [April]
USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of solid choices from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and more. Here are the best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays with many available in the $400-$1,600 range.
Update 4/16/24: Samsung’s 5K ViewFinity S9 Thunderbolt monitor is currently for a limited time (normally $1,599). Find more about this monitor below.
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09:19
9to5Mac Daily: April 16, 2024 – New iPad Pro...
09:16
Best pencil or stylus for iPad, iPad Air, Pro and...
Macworld
The iPad is a capable device for both art and productivity, but it becomes a stronger proposition in both areas if you have a good stylus to hand.
Whether you’re sketching a new building design, taking notes during a work meeting or designing graphics, a stylus is a game-changer. But with so many to choose from in just about every shape and size, which is the best for your needs? Everyone has heard of the Apple Pencil, but there are plenty of great alternatives that cost a fraction of the price.
Here are the best iPad styluses available right now.
Updated November 27 to add Adonit Note+ 2 and the Apple Pencil USB-C
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) – Best overall
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08:48
Apple Watch Ultra 2 headlines today’s best deals at...
07:52
Apple ad touts eliminating leather in accessories,...
Apple stopped offering leather cases and watch bands last fall as part of its environmental efforts. The idea is that pushing leather specifically at Apple’s scale is a net negative for the planet. Ahead of Earth Day this weekend, Apple is marketing the move with a short clip.
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07:50
BANG!CASE is the ‘world’s first’ iPhone 15 case to...
We have featured a near countless number of iPhone cases around here over the years, but today it’s time to take a look at “the world’s first action-button phone case.” Apple introduced the new haptic Action Button on its latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max handsets, and now the folks at Bitmo Lab – a brand that originates from collaborations with sspai and JSAUX – are ready to debut the new BANG!CASE. Alongside the see-through case back, onboard LED lighting, and magnetic charging, the case also sports an Action Button (or BANG!Button as the brand puts it) you can customize to trigger any number of things with single, double, and long press clicks. Now available with early bird pricing, be sure to head below for more details.
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06:54
This USB-C dock turns your MacBook Air into a...
Macworld
Whether you have a MacBook Air or a Mac mini, you can always use more ports. And today’s deal turns one port into seven with this ultra-portable dock on sale for a whopping 60 percent off: Amazon is selling the Baseus 7-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for $16, a savings of $23 and the best price we’ve ever seen.
This mini portable dock connects to your Mac with a single built-in USB-C cable and adds seven ports: HDMI, three USB-A ports, an SD/TF card slot, and USB-C PD. The HDMI port can power a 4K monitor at 60Hz, while the USB-C port can transfer data up to 5Gbps and the SD card slot is compatible with most iPads and the iPhone 15. That’s like...
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06:51
Apple trade-ins and recycling promoted with homepage...
Apple trade-ins aren’t known for their generosity, but they do make for a very painless experience when upgrading to new devices – and the company will accept any older electronic devices for recycling if they have too little value for trade-in.
The company is currently linking to its trade-in and recycling page from the Apple homepage, in the run-up to this year’s Earth Day on April 22 …
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06:18
Rode MagSafe mount lets you easily attach video...
While shooting professional-standard video is possible with an iPhone, it generally requires the use of accessories like lighting and external microphones. The new Rode MagSafe mount is designed to let you do this at an affordable price.
If your video accessory needs are more demanding, there’s also a MagSafe Phone Cage with five cold shoe mounts, as well as plenty of 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch threads for use with tripods, handles and other accessories …
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05:46
Zuckerberg has no personal liability in child...
Update: A court has ruled that Mark Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable for claims that Meta sought to make its apps addictive to children. Lawyers will be able to re-file, this time claiming against Meta rather than Zuckerberg.
Two separate reports today accuse Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta of ignoring reports of parents sexually exploiting their own children for financial gain using paid subscription tools …
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05:38
Apple accepting political ads without complying with...
Apple is accepting political ads without properly complying with legal requirements in Europe, says a new report, which also scored the compliance of 11 other tech companies.
Five companies – including social network X and Microsoft’s Bing search engine – scored close to zero, while Apple got a yellow rating indicating “big gaps” in the information it is legally obliged to provide …
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05:38
Apple loses No. 1 spot in smartphone market after...
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Following a brief sojourn at the top of the table, Apple has dropped down to the number-two spot (by units shipped) in the global smartphone market.
According to IDC’s figures for the first quarter of 2024, Samsung has moved back to the top position with 60.1 million shipments, a market share of 20.8 percent. Apple is in second place with 50.1 million (17.3 percent) while the Chinese firm Xiaomi sits in third place with 40.8 million units and a share of 14.1 percent.
Samsung outperformed Apple across 2023 as a whole, but the Cupertino company did top the table at the end of the year. Apple traditionally performs especially well in the fall/early winter period following its annual...
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04:47
Apple Developer Academy: Anyone in the world can...
The rollout of the Apple Developer Academy continues, with the company announcing the latest one in Bali, Indonesia. However, you don’t have to be based in the country to participate – it welcomes applications from anyone in the world.
The academy program has now been operating for more than a decade, and Apple says that 90% of graduates go on to “find meaningful employment” …
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04:15
Satechi USB-C Multiport 8K dock review: A pint-sized...
Macworld
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
- Fast standards on every port
- Four USB-C data ports with three at 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- 8K video output (up to 30Hz)
- 85W of passthrough power over USB-C
- Well-labeled ports
Cons
- No dedicated Micro SD slot
Our Verdict
The Satechi USB-C Multiport 8K dock provides four USB-C data ports (three at 10Gbps USB 3.2), gigabit ethernet, the latest in SD Card standards, 8K video, and 85W of passthrough USB-C power making it a compact powerhouse sized correctly for mid-range laptops.
Price When Reviewed
$99.99
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04:10
iPhone 16 Pro storage ‘leak’ is nothing more than...
Here we go again. LeaksApplePro is back, this time with a claim that iPhone 16 Pro storage tiers could start at 256GB, up from the 128GB starting point of last year’s model.
As we’ve noted before, the supposed source is an account with a history of just making stuff up, and we’re mentioning it at all simply because coverage elsewhere means readers might be misled into giving it credence …
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