Friday April 5
08:46
Beats Studio Pro at $200 headline today’s best deals...
08:43
iPhone 16’s new Capture button: Everything we know
While the iPhone 15 Pro saw the addition of the Action button, the entire iPhone 16 lineup will reportedly get an all-new “Capture button” this year. This will give users a new way to quickly take pictures using their iPhone 16 camera, with a few added bonuses. Here’s everything we know so far
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08:28
Even if you don’t need a new Mac, this blowout iMac...
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The new M3 iMac may be faster than the original model, but otherwise, it’s the same great iMac we loved in 2021. And if you didn’t buy one then, you should grab one now: Best Buy is selling the M1 iMac in several configurations for up to $650 off.
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06:45
Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks...
Macworld
Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15 users.
Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too.
Wireless power banks do away with cables but come with their own major limitation–the inefficiency of wireless charging means you need a high-capacity power bank to fully charge a drained iPhone.
I use one as a quick bedside iPhone charger so I can charge and use the phone at the same time without having to worry about cable length. And of course I carry one around with me in my bag for on-the-move recharging.
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05:41
Apple Arcade Guide: Here’s what’s new and everything...
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases.
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05:31
TikTok national security briefing may have had ‘...
A classified TikTok national security briefing given to senators may have been in part based on claims made by a fired member of staff who is now making further … interesting claims.
The former staffer says that his firing was instigated by the US attorney general, and that the FBI and CIA shared his personal information with foreign governments …
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04:52
Apple’s Presto system is even more sophisticated...
Apple has recently started in-store testing of a Presto system, which can provide software updates to iPhone stock in Apple Stores without even opening the boxes.
We now have more details about how Presto works, and it’s even more sophisticated than it first appeared …
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04:13
The desktop Mac is dead
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With the release of the M3 MacBook Air about a month ago, Apple’s laptop lineup became up-to-date, with each MacBook sporting some version of the M3 chip, the latest in Apple silicon. So, now it’s time for the other shoe to drop: the updates to the desktop Mac lineup.
But of the four models in Apple’s desktop Mac lineup, only one has an M3 chip, the iMac. That update came five months ago after a two-year wait, and we don’t even know if the rest of the lines are going to get an update before the M4 arrives. So, what’s going on with Apple’s desktop Macs? Only Apple knows for sure. But we can look at the state of the desktop Mac lineup based on each model and try to come to some understanding as to what Apple is thinking.
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04:05
Apple chip production largely back on track thanks...
Apple chip production is largely back on track following the major earthquake in Taiwan, thanks in part due to “world-class seismic mitigation measures” in TSMC’s plants.
Some plants were temporarily evacuated to ensure the safety of employees, and there was some damage – the worst of which appears to have been to the company’s most advanced plant, using the 2nm process expected to be used for the iPhone 17 Pro chips …
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03:42
Apple confirms layoffs of more than 700 employees...
Sometimes projects just don’t work out. Apple has confirmed that the company is laying off more than 700 employees following the cancelation of its Apple Car project and is also reconsidering the project to develop in-house Micro-LED displays. The layoffs became known after the company filed WARN notices in the state of California. Per 9to5Mac, […]
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03:05
Colin Farrell stars in new mystery drama Sugar,...
Colin Farrell stars in a new drama series ‘Sugar‘, streaming now on Apple TV+. Farrell plays the titular John Sugar, who is a private detective tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the daughter of a famous Hollywood producer.
The series takes much of its style and flair from the neo-noir film genre. The standard mystery plot takes a wild turn about halfway through the series, which may prove divisive. At least right now, Sugar is critically acclaimed with 87% on Rotten Tomatoes …
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03:00
Apple to hold Q2 2024 earnings call on Thursday, May...
You might want to carve out a few hours for Apple’s financial returns on May 2nd. Per MacRumors, Apple on Thursday announced that its next quarterly earnings conference call will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. As usual, the call will be streamed live on Apple’s investor website, Apple’s CEO […]
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02:43
Apple TV+ shows and movies: Everything to watch on...
Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers …
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02:00
How to remove a phone number from your Apple ID...
Macworld
We once had to shed our phone number when we changed wireless providers or moved–sometimes even moving from one part of a town to another. One of the great changes in mobile phones since their introduction decades ago was the introduction about 20 years ago of number portability.
However, portability and the ease of signing up for a new mobile contract can lead you to have phone numbers that linger on after you’re no longer using them. If you’ve associated a phone number with your Apple ID and no longer have access to receive calls or texts at the number, you might feel stymied. However, while it was once hard to sever the link, that’s no longer the case.
Apple uses phone numbers in several ways for your Apple ID and for iCloud services, and you can remove them similarly in various places corresponding to those uses.
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01:00
Find great value by becoming a Sam’s Club member for...
Macworld
Whether you’re looking to streamline your weekly shopping needs into one place or find greater value on produce, household goods, and more, Sam’s Club can help. Offering wholesale prices for a plethora of items, you can find greater value at Sam’s Club, especially now, since a one-year membership with auto-renew is only $25 (reg. $50)!
With nearly 600 stores open across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Sam’s Club makes one-stop shopping a reality. ...
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Thursday April 4
19:03
iOS 17.5 beta is now available with app downloads...
Macworld
It’s been a month since the release of iOS 17.4, which introduced a few minor tweaks (like new emojis) for all users, but it has a massive change to app distribution for those in the European Union. In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, that version allowed alternate app stores, changed policies and terms around apps, browsers that use their own engines, and more.
Typically, a new iOS version is followed almost immediately by a beta of the next point release, so the month-long absence of any iOS beta is a strange occurrence. We expect the beta to continue for at least a few weeks; the final release of iOS 17.5 might not even come until May.
Update April 4: Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 17.5.
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18:25
How to use Mac Recovery Mode
Macworld
macOS Recovery (often referred to as Mac Recovery Mode) was introduced back in 2010 with OS X 10.7 Lion. This Recovery HD partition contains the latest version of the macOS you installed on your Mac and makes it possible to troubleshoot issues with your Mac. It is a useful tool that the majority of Mac users will never need to use, unless one of the following applies:
- You need to wipe a Mac because you want to sell it or pass it on to a new user. macOS Recovery will allow you to wipe your Mac, removing your data and your Apple ID. We have a detailed tutorial on how to wipe your Mac and restore it to factory settings. Note that there is a new way to wipe your Mac in Monterey, which we investigate in that tutorial as well.
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17:08
Apple confirms upcoming layoffs affecting 700+...
Apple is laying off more than 700 employees as the company has just canceled its Apple Car project and is also reconsidering the project to develop in-house Micro-LED displays. The layoffs became known after the company filed WARN notices in the state of California.
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14:31
Apple schedules Q2 2024 earnings release for May 2...
Apple has just announced that it will release its earnings report for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 on Thursday, May 2. As usual, the company will release its Q2 2024 earnings report and then hold a conference call with investors and analysts to provide more detail.
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14:00
The best iPhone deals this month
Macworld
You don’t have to pay full price to buy an iPhone; if you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals.
In this article, we reveal the best iPhone deals, contracts and bundles available right now. We’ll help you find a discounted iPhone suitable for any budget, and cover all the currently available models, including the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max that launched in September. We also have the best prices for the iPhone 14 range, including models that Apple has removed from sale, but you can still buy elsewhere. And with Apple discontinuing the iPhone 13 mini, third-party...
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13:40
Apple notifies winners of WWDC 2024 lottery who will...
11:16
Disney is about to start blocking password sharing,...
Following Netflix’s successful implementation of anti-password sharing features, Disney+ and Hulu will soon follow suit. The company has discussed its plans to crack down on password sharing multiple times, but now CEO Bob Iger has further confirmed the changes are coming this summer.
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11:05
Will Apple’s personal robot investment pay off or...
10:56
Apple home robots, Spatial Personas on Vision Pro,...
Benjamin and Chance discuss the bizarre idea that Apple is interested in making a humanoid robot to help with household chores, as its “next big thing”. Also, Apple launches the first ever sports ‘film’ shot in Immersive Video, and releases Spatial Personas for all Vision Pro users.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin discusses the frustrations of driving theory test iPhone apps. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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10:40
Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro’s ultra-thin bezels proving to...
The word on the street is the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature bigger displays than ever before. A new supply chain report today elaborates on how Apple will achieve this, describing the so-called “Border Reduction Structure” – or BRS – technology for the displays.
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10:36
The iPhone 16’s bezels may get even slimmer
Macworld
According to a report from The Elec, we might expect the bezels around the iPhone 16 displays to be even slimmer than they are now. While this report focuses on display supply chain details, it’s possible this may only apply to the iPhone 16 Pro models, which have been previously rumored to have a display that is a couple of tenths of an inch larger (diagonally) without much change in the size of the phone’s body. The way to achieve that would be, you guessed it, skinnier bezels.
The report focuses on display supply chain updates: Samsung is expected to supply most of the displays for the iPhone 16 line (as they do with today’s iPhones), with a smaller percentage of the displays sourced from LG Display for the iPhone...
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10:12
9to5Mac Daily: April 4, 2024 – Apple’s robot plans,...
09:13
How to open a Mac app from an unidentified developer
Macworld
Some complain about Apple’s walled garden, or if you prefer a less flowery term: closed platform. Apple would say that maintaining a level of control over the apps we can install on our devices protects us from malware and a bad user experience, but it can be frustrating and worrying if you want to run an app and you are confronted by a warning that it is from an unidentified developer.
Luckily it is possible to open and run these apps and we will show you how. But before you do so be warned: do this only if you are satisfied that the developer and software (and the means of distribution, since innocent apps can be hijacked by guilty parties) are legit. We discuss the safety of unidentified apps later in this article.
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08:56
Best iMac deals this month
Macworld
Finally, 30 months after Apple announced the 24-inch iMac in a collection of seven different colors and powered by Apple’s M1 Chip in April 2021, Apple has updated the iMac with an M3 chip. The 2023 iMac, which was announced in October 2023 and went on sale in November, is a leap up from the 2021 iMac, although not much else has changed. Read about the 2023 iMac and our review of the 2023 M3 iMac.
Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac in March 2022, but it is rumored that a new iMac Pro could be in the pipeline. If that is the Mac you are interested in you may be in for a long wait though, with the larger iMac not expected...
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08:52
The best Mac mini deals this month
Macworld
Apple announced Mac mini models with M2 and a brand new Mac mini with M2 Pro back in January 2023. Since the standard model already has a low price we don’t tend to see huge discounts.
Apple introduced the M3 and M3 Pro chips at the end of October 2023. While not yet in the Mac mini, it probably won’t be long until Apple updates the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini to take advantage of these new chips. Read about what’s next for the Mac mini here: M3 Mac mini: Everything you need to know.
If you want a new Mac mini you don’t have to pay full price–we’ve scoured the web for the best cut-price deals for a Mac mini so you can save money on a new Mac.
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08:46
15-inch M3 MacBook Air now $125 off, Apple Watch...
08:42
Best MacBook Pro deals this month
Macworld
Apple announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max chips at an event on October 30. The upgraded MacBook Pro models arrived less than a year after Apple launched the M2 Pro and M2 Max variants of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro (in January 2023). The late-2023 MacBook Pro update also marks the demise of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which has been replaced by a 14-inch model with the standard M3 chip, unfortunately at a higher price than the discontinued model.
If you want to buy a MacBook Pro you will be able to save money if you choose one of the M2-series models, which will now be discounted by resellers as they sell off the discontinued stock.
However, you should keep in mind that, with a mixture of price rises and declines across the range in comparison to the previous generation, it could be hard to spot a really good deal. Luckily we are here to help.
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08:26
Best Mac Studio deals available now
Macworld
Apple updated the Mac Studio in June 2023. The Mac Studio now comes with either a M2 Max or M2 Ultra chip. In our review of the M2 Max Mac Studio we were impressed by its processing power, port flexibility, and design.
We are already seeing some deals on the M2-generation Mac Studio. You may also find the M1-generation on sale and if you do you may find a good discount on that model, just keep in mind, if you are outside the U.S., that the old model already had a lower price than the M2-model.
If you want to buy a Mac Studio, and get the best deal possible, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at where you can buy the Mac Studio at the best price.
Best Mac Studio deals
There are no deals in the U.S. right now, but there are discounts in the U.K.
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08:18
The best MacBook Air deals this month
Macworld
In March 2024, Apple introduced new MacBook Air models with M3 chips bringing the MacBook Air into line with the MacBook Pro models that have featured the M3 and variants of that chip since October 2023. The news means that now is a great time to buy a MacBook Air, either one of the new models or one of the older models that have now had a price drop. In this round-up of the best MacBook Air deals you can find the best prices for all MacBook Air models right now–including the older models, which are often heavily discounted. Read on to save money on the MacBook Air.
We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products for–and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below....
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08:01
Keynote, Numbers, and Pages jump to version 14–here’...
Macworld
Apple has released version 14.0 of its iWork apps: Keynote Numbers, and Pages. The updates are available for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac through the App Store and include a few new features and “stability and performance improvements. The last update to...
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08:00
Apple Watch Series 7 vs 9: Worth upgrading?
Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest version of the world’s most popular wearable. Two years separate Series 7 and 9 and while there are a number of changes, there’s quite a bit that’s remained the same. Read along for Apple Watch Series 7 vs 9 as we look at everything new.
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07:41
An Apple Robot is less likely to happen than an...
With Apple now having dragged its decade-long car project to the trash can, the company is reportedly now working on another skunk-works project: an Apple Robot.
Both self-driving cars and home robots have a lot in common. They have long been a science-fiction dream, and nobody has come anywhere close to realizing that dream. But a truly useful and capable domestic robot is an even bigger challenge than an autonomous car …
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07:24
Best Apple CarPlay retrofit options for your car
Apple CarPlay is the safest way to interact with your iPhone in the car. You never need to touch your iPhone while driving – something you should never ever do anyway. Instead, you control navigation, communication, and entertainment with voice control and a simplified interface on your car’s screen.
What if your car doesn’t have a built-in display? What if it has one that doesn’t work with Apple CarPlay? The good news is you don’t have to go out and buy a brand new car. In most cases, you can have a really good in-dash system installed for anywhere from $200 to $1,000. Picking the right solution before you make the investment is important.
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05:48
Best Apple Watch deals this month
Macworld
The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market for many, offering a high-quality smartwatch experience, but it’s not cheap—starting at $249/£219 (down from £259) for the Apple Watch SE (2022 model). This is more than the now discontinued Apple Watch Series 3 was being sold for prior to September 2022 ($199/£179). However, you don’t have to pay full price for an Apple Watch. Right now resellers are offering some fantastic deals on the Apple Watch.
The deals are likely to get even better as resellers start to clear out stock of older Apple Watch models that Apple has stopped selling since introducing the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 at its September iPhone event. If it doesn’t have to be the newest Apple Watch, you could see some good savings. Another way to save money is to find a deal that bundles an Apple...
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04:09
X blue checkmarks being forced on journalists who...
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists.
Elon Musk last week announced his latest policy on the now-discredited blue-and-white pixels, and some of those on the receiving end aren’t happy about it …
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03:44
New iPad model identifiers appear in regulatory...
As spotted by 91mobiles, two new iPad model identifiers have been registered on the Indian BIS certification database. It’s been a long time since new iPad model identifiers have been introduced as Apple last released a new iPad model almost eighteen months ago, the biggest gap ever between Apple tablet generations.
The database unfortunately does not really reveal any other details about the products, but they likely correspond to either the upcoming iPad Pro or iPad Air models. Bloomberg previously reported that Apple is readying new OLED iPad Pro and iPad Air models for an early May debut.
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03:23
FCC to hold new neutrality vote on April 25
Following years of debate and controversy, the Federal Communications Commission is set to hold a new vote on April 25 that will likely reinstate net neutrality, restoring protections affecting broadband internet usage in the United States. Net Neutrality as a policy functions as the principle that internet providers should handle web traffic equally regardless of […]
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03:00
iPadOS 17.5 developer beta code strings hint at...
This could definitely come in handy. Apple may be planning to bring its iPhone Battery Health menu to upcoming iPad models, as noted by evidence in the iPadOS 17.5 beta. Per MacRumors contributors, Steve Moser and Aaron Perris, several new references to the Battery Health menu on the iPad have been discovered in the first […]
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Wednesday April 3
19:34
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro designs highlighted in...
Here’s one of our best looks yet at the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro lineups. New images posted to social media today showcase the full iPhone 16 family in the form of dummy units. This gives us a clear look at the new Capture button, the redesigned camera bump on the iPhone 16 models, and more.
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17:56
Stanford study combines Apple Watch and AI to study...
A new study at Stanford aims to evaluate how the Apple Watch can play a role in identifying “physiologic, dietary, and environment triggers of severe pain exacerbations” in children with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
In addition to the Apple Watch, the study will integrate artificial intelligence technology from clinical research platform Medeloop. Medeloop is described as an “end-to-end, AI-driven platform for conducting early stage clinical research and clinical trials.”
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15:40
Apple Reportedly Exploring Personal Home Robots
As reported by Bloomberg (paywalled), Apple is exploring the development of personal home robots following the shut down of its electric vehicle project. CNBC reports: Engineers at Apple have been looking into a robot that can follow users around their homes and a tabletop device that uses robotics to adjust a display screen, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the research team. [...] Apple's hardware engineering division and its artificial intelligence and machine learning group are overseeing the work on personal robotics, Bloomberg reported. The home robot project is still in the early research and development phase, according to the report.
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15:29
App Store is currently down for many users around...
If you’ve been experiencing problems when trying to access the App Store, it’s not just you. The App Store is currently down for users around the world. Although Apple is yet to acknowledge the problem, many people have been complaining about an ongoing outage affecting the App Store.
Update: Apple has updated its System Status to confirm that App Store is down. Apple Arcade, Apple Books, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple Sports, Apple TV+, and Apple Podcasts are also facing outages.
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14:18
Apple Podcasts Connect to be unavailable on April 13...
Apple on Monday warned podcast creators that the Apple Podcasts Connect platform will be unavailable for a few hours on April 13. The outage is due to scheduled maintenance and is expected to last around two hours.
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13:32
These are my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone and...
One of my favorite features in iOS 17 is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. One of the best ways to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger.
Head below for a closer look at three of my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone, perfect for StandBy.
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12:53
Rivian iPhone app adds Lock Screen widget for...
After adding Live Activities support last month, Rivian has another new feature for iPhone users. A new update to the Rivian app today brings support for Lock Screen widgets, making it easy to check your car’s charge percentage at a glance.
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12:38
Gurman: Apple working on personal robotics as next...
Apple turned Jetsons-style video calling into reality with FaceTime. Now the company sees personal robotics as an area worth exploration, reports Mark Gurman for Bloomberg. Is Rosey the Robot the next Jetsonian technology to become a reality?
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12:21
iOS System Data bug stealing your iPhone storage?...
There’s been an iOS bug for years that gobbles up a big percentage of an iPhone’s available storage. The issue persists in iOS 17.4 and 17.5 but fortunately, there are solutions that don’t involve wiping your iPhone. Here’s how to fix the iPhone System Data storage bug.
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11:58
9to5Mac Daily: April 3, 2024 – New Vision Pro...
11:41
Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are down
Don’t throw your phone out of the window. Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are facing an outage of some kind for lots of users.
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10:57
The best AR rocket visualizer lands on Apple Vision...
Four years ago, I was wowed by the experience that Pocket Rocket provided on the iPhone and iPad. The ARKit-powered rocket visualizer app excelled at bringing augmented reality rockets to life in your environment. Fast-forward to now and Pocket Rocket has officially taken off on Apple Vision Pro.
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10:01
LIFX debuts two new 1,600-lumen Matter LED lights,...
LIFX continues to claw its way back from the grave with a pair of new indoor reveals today. The smart home lighting company first showed off an incredibly cool lineup of outdoor lights meant for bringing Siri to your patio back in February, and now it’s bringing that same attention to a pair of different light bulbs.
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09:09
How to install iOS 17.5 beta to check out the latest...
Interested to check out the latest iOS features early? The iOS 17.5 beta is available for free and comes with some design changes, possible anti-stalking features, an update for EU users, and more. Here’s how to install iOS 17.5 beta on your iPhone.
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08:47
AirPods 2 drop to $89 in Wednesday’s best Apple...
07:58
Apple says ‘system error’ led to incorrect emails...
Apple is sending an email to Apple Card users today informing them of a “system error” that occurred on Monday. According to the email, this led to some Apple Card users erroneously being told they weren’t enrolled in Scheduled Payments.
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07:57
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to use color infused back...
iPhone 16 Pro rumors continue to fly by, and the latest involves a change to the back glass. According to a Weibo post (via ShrimpApplePro), Apple may be bringing the custom dual ion-exchange glass process to this fall’s premium model.
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07:07
Right to Disconnect law in Apple’s home state aims...
A Right to Disconnect law introduced by a Californian lawmaker aims to end the tyranny of employers who expect their staff to respond 24/7 to emails, Slack alerts, text messages, and other out-of-hours notifications.
It mirrors similar laws already passed in several European countries …
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06:31
Spotify raising prices for subscribers again this...
Spotify is cranking up the volume, err, subscription price, for the second time in a year. Whether it’s to cover the increased cost of licensing music or to fund future complaints against Apple, Spotify will start charging subscribers $1 to $2 more per month, depending on their plan.
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06:00
Apple @ Work: Balancing security and productivity in...
Sponsored by Kolide: If a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. It’s device trust for Okta. Visit kolide.com/appleatwork to learn more and watch a demo.
Two things are being discussed by every CIO, CEO, and board in 2024: security threats and the impact of AI. Today, companies are caught between a rock and a hard place, grappling with the need to safeguard their operations without hampering their ability to get things done and stay ahead of the competition. This clash between security measures and the pursuit of productivity is nothing new. Still, it’s become more pressing than ever, thanks to increased cyber threats and the rapid growth of generative AI.
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05:37
TSMC plants evacuated as major earthquake in Taiwan...
The biggest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years has killed at least four people, with TSMC plants evacuated as a safety precaution.
Apple’s chipmaker is still assessing the impact on production; even the slightest vibration can result in entire batches of chips being destroyed …
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05:31
Vision Pro-assisted surgery notches up another first...
We’ve already seen at least two examples of a Vision Pro headset assisting with surgery, and another first has now been notched up in Florida.
Vision Pro was used to provide “touch-free access to the surgical setup, inventory, and procedural guides from within the sterile field of the operating room” during a shoulder replacement – specifically, a reverse one …
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04:30
Installing a third-party app store takes a dozen ‘...
Installing a third-party app store is now possible for iPhone owners in the EU – but it’s not exactly a quick-and-easy process.
It seems a safe bet that this is a deliberate move on Apple’s part to deter people from doing it – something which is likely to land the company in court on antitrust charges …
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03:15
Rumor: Apple Pencil 3 could include squeeze gesture...
The next-gen Apple Pencil could have a new squeeze feature built into it. Per code found in the iPadOS 17.5 beta, a new squeeze gesture could be included with the upcoming accessory. Apple Pencil 2 already supports a double-tap gesture for switching between available tools in an app. Since it has no pressure sensitivity, a […]
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03:00
Apple updates iWork apps, adds new features, fixes,...
Apple on Tuesday updates its iWork apps (Keynote, Numbers, and Pages) for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The release notes for version 14.0 of the Mac apps follow, and the release notes for version 14.0 of the iPad and iPhone apps are nearly identical and are as follows: The updates can be located, downloaded, and […]
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Tuesday April 2
18:59
BLUETTI launches AC240 – the world’s first...
Green energy pioneer BLUETTI has a brand new portable solution that’s ready to power your adventures on land, water, and anything in between. Here’s what you get with the mobile, yet powerful new weatherproof BLUETTI AC240. Plus 9to5Mac readers can get an extra $100 off the already generous early bird launch pricing.
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18:01
iOS 17.5 beta 1: Here’s everything new
Apple released iOS 17.5 beta 1 to developers today, after a month-long gap with zero beta releases. While iOS 17.5 beta 1 is a relatively minor update, there are a few things worth pointing out. Head below for more.
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17:50
Jon Stewart Claims Apple Wouldn't Let Him...
Sara Fischer reports via Axios: Jon Stewart on Monday told Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan that Apple wouldn't let him interview her for a podcast. "I wanted to have you on a podcast and Apple asked us not to do it," "The Daily Show" host said to Khan, in reference to his former podcast that was an extension of his Apple TV+ comedy show "The Problem With Jon Stewart." "They literally said 'please don't talk to her,' having nothing to do with what you do for a living. I think they just... I didn't think they cared for you is what happened," he added during his conversation with Khan. "They wouldn't let us do even that dumb thing we just did in the first act on AI. Like, what is that sensitivity? Why are they so afraid to even have these conversations out in the public sphere?"
Stewart returned to "The Daily Show" in February after leaving in 2015 as its executive producer and host on Monday evenings through the 2024 election cycle. Stewart's Apple TV+ show...
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17:26
iOS 17.5 to introduce new system to disable unwanted...
Apple last year announced a partnership with Google to work on a new “industry specification to address unwanted tracking” after many concerns about stalkers using accessories like to silently track people. Now it seems that Apple is planning to launch these new anti-stalking features with iOS 17.5.
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13:06
iPadOS 17.5 hints at new ‘squeeze’ gesture for Apple...
12:38
Apple rolling out new firmware update for AirPods Max
Apple is rolling out a new firmware version for AirPods Max users today. The update is the first firmware release for AirPods Max users since the end of January, but don’t expect any major changes.
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11:28
Apple wouldn’t let Jon Stewart interview FTC Chair...
The Daily Show host Jon Stewart's interview with FTC Chair Lina Khan. The conversation about Apple begins around 16:30 in the video.
Before the cancellation of The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+, Apple forbade the inclusion of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan as a guest and steered the show away from confronting issues related to artificial intelligence, according to Jon Stewart.
This isn't the first we've heard of this rift between Apple and Stewart. When the Apple TV+ show was canceled last October, reports circulated that he told his staff that creative differences over guests and topics were a factor in the decision.
The New York Times reported that both China...
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11:11
9to5Mac Daily: April 2, 2024 – AirPods Lite rumors,...
11:02
Exclusive: Beats Solo4 headphones will pack USB-C,...
Update: We’re told May 2 is the release date for Beats Solo4 headphones. Early May sounds busy. No word on when this guy makes a come back.
It’s been a few days since Apple announced new Beats Solo headphones. 2,764 days and counting to be exact. The day counter is clearly about to reset, however, as more and more signs point to Beats Solo4 hardware launching soon.
The clearest sign yet? 9to5Mac has exclusively received the full rundown on Beats Solo4 specs from trusted sources. The TL;DR is this: Beats is about to deliver a big upgrade to the on-ear headphones for the same price as their predecessors from 2016. That translates to a great value in 2024 dollars, plus they’re USB-C. Here’s what we’re told to expect from...
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10:09
Apple releases first betas for iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5...
Miss living on beta? All aboard the iOS 17.5 beta train. After a few too many weeks with no developer beta, Apple has released the first iOS 17.5 beta for testing. The full list of beta releases today includes Apple’s other platforms as well:
- iOS 17.5
- macOS Sonoma 14.5
- visionOS 1.1
- watchOS 10.5
- tvOS 17.5
- HomePod 17.5
Enjoy the fresh beta bits, and let us know what you find!
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09:53
Do you have an Apple Card? [Poll]
More on Apple Card: Sponsored by Capital One Shopping: Capital One Shopping users saved over $800 million in the past year....
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09:52
Apple’s first redesigned Apple Watch rumored to miss...
It feels like just yesterday when Apple continued to sell 2017’s Apple Watch Series 3 despite it not receiving an already announced watchOS update. Fortunately, Apple hasn’t repeated that mistake again. Instead, we’re merely looking at the predecessor to that Apple Watch potentially missing support for the next major watchOS release.
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09:40
Apple’s new Beats Solo 4 headphones hit the FCC...
In February, images of unreleased Beats Solo 4 headphones were revealed thanks to the iOS 17.4 beta. Now, the Beats Solo 4 have popped up in the FCC’s database, signaling that a launch is imminent. They’ll mark the first update to the Beats Solo line in eight years…
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09:14
There’s a new way to transform any space into arcade...
Nothing makes me feel more like Zion Williamson than shooting hoops at the arcade. And while I’d love to take arcade basketball home with me, I’m not sure that’s the best investment. Fortunately, Apple Vision Pro has quickly become the best way to turn any space into an arcade basketball arena.
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08:47
Save $257 on stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9,...
08:43
New iPad features come to iWork apps, including...
Apple is rolling out notable updates to its suite of iWork applications today. New versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are now available with new iPad optimizations, improved collaboration, and more. Head below for the full release notes.
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08:38
Alleged iOS 18 design leak promises the visionOS-...
Apple Vision Pro’s greatest contribution to humankind in year one may just be inspiring the iOS 18 redesign everyone wants. Our friends at MacRumors have published what they describe as an “iPhone frame template from an anonymous source who claims they obtained it from an iOS engineer.” It could be nothing, or it could be the first glimpse at a return to realism in iPhone software design.
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07:41
Anker finally shipping its new 15W 3-in-1 Qi2...
The final Anker Qi2 releases that were first shown off at CES 2024 are beginning to ship. We’ve seen a handful of the company’s new 15W chargers already debut, but today, the brand’s new 3-in-1 charging stands hit store shelves, complete with 15W magnetic power pads and Apple Watch fast charging.
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07:15
iPhone 13 vs 15: Time to upgrade?
iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are Apple’s latest non-pro smartphones that come with a number of new features. But are they worth the upgrade if you have an iPhone 13? Follow along for an in-depth look at the iPhone 13 vs 15 for everything that’s changed plus a buyer’s guide.
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07:00
Beats announces special edition Fit Pro in...
on Tuesday announced a new special edition of its Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds. In partnership with Alo Yoga, the new Beats “Alo Special Edition” will be available later this week with an exclusive new finish to celebrate the partnership between the two companies.
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06:42
Comment: Google Maps for CarPlay is a disaster...
Google Maps is perhaps one of the most widely used applications on the planet and, as such, even minor changes to its design are super important. But, on Apple’s CarPlay, Google Maps is in need of a massive overhaul, because it’s a bit of a dumpster fire.
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06:25
New spatial Persona beta feature launching for Apple...
Apple has announced that beta spatial Persona support is coming to Apple Vision Pro starting later today. The feature expands on the existing Persona feature of Vision Pro, but with an even more human-like experience.
Spatial Personas allow Vision Pro users to “break out of the familiar FaceTime tile and feel more present, like they are gathered in the same physical space.”
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05:44
EU may require Apple to let iPhone owners delete the...
A remark by EU competition head Margrethe Vestager has suggested that Apple may be required to let iPhone owners delete the Photos app.
While this possibility hasn’t previously been raised, Vestager mentioned in a brief speech that this was one of the things Apple had failed to do in its DMA response – and it would obviously involve a massive change to the way iOS works …
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05:02
A potential new Apple Watch emergency SOS feature...
A potential new Apple Watch emergency SOS feature described in a new patent application could help save some swimmers from drowning.
The patent describes how the Watch could detect “irregular behaviour” and automatically transmit a call for help …
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04:20
Jon Stewart interviews FTC head Linda Kahn, says...
Jon Stewart interviewed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) head Linda Kahn yesterday, saying that he’d wanted to do it while his show was hosted on Apple TV+, but the company wouldn’t allow it.
The revelation comes after one of the (many and varied!) complaints in the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit was that Apple was controlling content and impacting on free speech …
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03:15
AT&T admits to 2021 data leak, says 64.5 million...
Well, this is a swift kick in the tenders if you’re an AT&T iPhone customer. More than two years after a hack, the wireless company has finally begun resetting passcodes for customers following the intrusion. Most of the compromised passcodes belong to some 65.4 million current and former AT&T customers. However, the company has reset […]
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03:00
Apple @ Work Podcast: The iPad’s legacy
03:00
Apple adds iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus to its “obsolete...
If you’re hanging on to an iPhone 6 or an iPad mini 4, it may be time to look into a more recent model. Apple on Monday added the devices to its public-facing vintage and obsolete models list. The now considers the iPhone 6 Plus to be “obsolete” worldwide, meaning that Apple Stores and Apple […]
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Monday April 1
18:43
AltStore to offer iPhone apps backed by Patreon in...
With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU, Apple was forced to allow developers to distribute their apps through alternative app stores (or App Marketplace) in member countries. However, these developers are required to pay Apple a Core Technology Fee after they reach a certain number of downloads. To make things easier for small developers, AltStore will offer Patreon-backed apps.
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18:38
Key Safari designer departs Apple to join ‘The...
One of Apple’s lead designers for Safari has departed the company to join The Browser Company. The news was announced today by Josh Miller, CEO of The Browser Company.
The Browser Company is the company behind the increasingly popular Arc web browser, which claims to offer “a calmer, more personal” internet browsing experience.
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18:06
‘AirPods Lite’ to debut later this year, new report...
Apple is widely expected to revamp its AirPods lineup later this year with multiple new models. In a new investor note on Monday, analyst Jeff Pu corroborated these expectations and said that Apple will release new lower-cost “AirPods Lite” sometime during the second half of 2024.
Pu also corroborates that new AirPods Max are coming later this year.
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17:00
Apple and Goldman Sachs lowering Apple Card Savings...
Apple and Goldman Sachs are set to drop the interest rate offered by Apple Card Savings Account later this week, according to a new report. Currently, the account offers a 4.5% annual percentage yield, but this is set to change to 4.4% on April 3.
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