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- 6 mins agoLarian Studios executive confirms Baldur’s Gate 3 not headed to iPadOS
If you were dreaming of Baldur’s Gate 3 hitting the iPad following a rumor that this port was en route, it won’t be happening. While Apple has recently gone out of its way to attract AAA game developers to its Mac, iOS, and iPadOS platforms, going so far as to develop a game porting kit […] Source21 mins agoApple releases iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 release candidate builds to the developer community | PowerPageApple releases iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 release candidate builds to the developer community
In addition to Apple’s healthy number of new product announcements on Tuesday, the company also seeded release candidate versions of the upcoming iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates to the developer community for testing. Registered developers can opt into the betas by opening the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping the “Beta […] Source1 hour agoApp transfer from organization to individual account
I have a ride sharing app that I want to upload to the apple store. Problem is they say I need an organization account, I applied to convert my account to an organization account numerous times and no one responded. My question is can I upload the app on a friend's organization account then transfer […]08:12 amSMS Delivery Delays to DigiMobile Network in Spain
May 9, 01:12 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to DigiMobile network in Spain. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.08:00 amRepair corrupted or inaccessible videos and photos with EaseUS Fixo, only $50
Macworld Whether due to a hard drive crash, a virus attack, or a simple mistake, the surge of panic and frustration that accompanies the realization of possibly lost data is about as unpleasant as it comes. Fortunately, there are solutions to help alleviate such stress. You can easily restore lost, corrupted, or otherwise inaccessible videos, photos, and other files with a lifetime subscription to EaseUS Fixo, only $49.99 (reg. $119). EaseUS Fixo is an all-purpose fixer, ready to jump in and repair some of your most critical files in the event they’re damaged or unable to be opened. It offers a comprehensive solution for repairing corrupted files across various formats, catering to users of all levels of expertise. Whether it’s PDF, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files, EaseUS Fixo is designed to effectively and quickly repair your data from your camera, dash cam, laptop, or smartphone. It even provides batch repair abilities, saving you time while ensuring your files are recovered or restored. It also specializes in repairing corrupted video files in multiple formats, such as MP4, AVI, and FLV. Handling issues like blurriness, exposure problems, and pixelation can also be repaired for corrupted files like JPEG, PNG, and CR3. Don’t let corrupted media get in the way of your memories. Recover and revitalize files, photos, and videos with a lifetime subscription to EaseUS Fixo, now just $49.99. EaseUS Fixo: Lifetime Subscription for Mac or Windows Only $49.99 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories08:00 amMacworld Podcast: Apple lets loose with new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and more
Macworld The drought is finally over! Apple has announced new iPad Pros, new iPad Airs, the Apple Pencil Pro, and more! We talk about the latest Apple product announcements in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 883 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Listen to episode 883 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 883 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. Everything Apple announced during the ‘Let Loose’ event Apple announces the M2 iPad Air with a larger 13-inch screen The new iPad Pro is finally here with an M4 chip and OLED display Apple has tragically killed off its last device that still had a headphone jack New Apple Pencil Pro adds a fourth stylus option for iPads New sleeker, aluminum Magic Keyboard makes iPad Pro even more Mac-like Apple debuts M4 processor in new iPad Pro What is nano-texture glass and do I need it? Apple reveals new AI-enhanced versions of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro Apple’s iPad event: 5 unexpected details you may have missed Subscribe to the Macworld Podcast You can subscribe to the Macworld Podcast—or leave us a review!—right here in the Podcasts app. The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify. Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworld To find previous episodes, visit Macworld’s podcast page or our home on MegaPhone. 10th-gen 10.9-inch iPad (2022) Price When Reviewed: From $349 (64GB) | $499 (256GB) Best Prices Today: $349 at Amazon$349 at Apple$349 at Apple United States Read our full 10th-gen 10.9-inch iPad (2022) review iPad Air 11-inch (2024) Price When Reviewed: $599 (128GB, Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $599 at Apple iPad Air 13-inch (2024) Price When Reviewed: $799 (128GB, Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $799 at Apple 11-inch iPad Pro (2024) Price When Reviewed: $999 (Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $999 at Apple 13-inch iPad Pro (2024) Price When Reviewed: $1,299 (Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $1299 at Apple iPad, Tablet Accessories, Tablets07:13 amSMS Delivery Delays receipts to Cingular Wireless AT&T Network in US
May 9, 00:02 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Cingular Wireless AT&T Network in US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.07:01 amPrivacy manifest for each iOS app and apple watch app or single privacy manifest for that covers both? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingPrivacy manifest for each iOS app and apple watch app or single privacy manifest for that covers both?
Hi, I currently work on an iOS app with a connected watchos app. Recently, I learned that devleopers have to include privacy manifest files in order to upload apps to the App Store. In my case, should I create a privacy file for each iOS App and watchOS app target? Or should I create one […]05:33 amHow is the ClearSpace able to block apps entirely?
I'm curious about how the ClearSpace app manages to restrict access to apps during certain times without requesting VPN permissions or similar network control access. From what I understand, iOS typically doesn't allow third-party apps to directly block other apps due to privacy and security concerns. Does anyone know what method or technology ClearSpace uses […]05:28 amBest iPhone model for Social Media app testing, based on what im making
I'm currently making a social media app similar to threads with a focus on text and image (not video yet but minimal compared to Instagram for ex) and googled the best iPhone to test it on with Xcode. iPhone X was the most recommended for functionality in the results (mostly reddit) as the minimum model. […]05:02 amSMS Delivery Failures on US Cellular Network In The US
May 8, 22:02 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures on US Cellular Network In The US . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.04:38 amSwift Gems – by Natalia Panferova [eBook]
submitted by /u/hishnash [link] [comments]04:32 amApple Search Ads, any success?
Does any one see success using Apple Search Ads for user acquisition? Any tips that you can share? We've been using it for a while and success has been a mixed; generally the cost per install is pretty high compared to Android UA via Google Ads. submitted by /u/ChessArtisan [link] [comments]04:02 amSMS Delivery Failures to 2Degrees Network in New Zealand
May 8, 21:02 PDTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery failures to 2Degrees Network in New Zealand. This incident has been resolved.May 8, 19:20 PDTMonitoring - We are observing successful SMS delivery to 2Degrees Network in New Zealand. We will continue to monitor to ensure full service recovery. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.May 8, 17:47 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to 2Degrees Network in New Zealand. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.May 8, 16:57 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to 2Degrees Network in New Zealand. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.May 8, 16:48 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery failures to 2Degrees Network in New Zealand. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.03:29 amUPDATE: Multiple services impacted in australia-southeast1.
Incident began at 2024-05-08 19:00 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Multiple services impacted in australia-southeast1. Description: We are experiencing an issue with Big Query, Google filestore, Cloud PubSub beginning at Wednesday, 2024-05-08 18:45 US/Pacific. Mitigation strategy has been identified. The services are now recovering. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2024-05-08 21:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Multiple GCP services are experiencing issues in australia-southeast1 region. Persistent Disk: While most devices have restored their functionality, some users might encounter slow or unavailable devices. Google Cloud Dataflow: Users experienced issues for streaming jobs with Watermark increasing. The issue with Google Cloud Dataflow is mitigated at 2024-05-08 19:47:27 PDT. Google Cloud Pub/Sub: The PubSub impact is mitigated. Google BigQuery: The impacted users may experience failures with the bigquery jobs in the australia-southeast1 Region. Google Compute Engine: VM’s went into repair for around 45 minutes and have started recovering. The issue with the Compute Engine is mitigated at 2024-05-08 19:43:43 PDT. Cloud Filestore: The impacted customers are unable to access the NFS Filestores in the australia-southeast1-a Zone. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Cloud Filestore, Google BigQuery, Google Cloud Dataflow, Google Cloud Networking, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, Google Compute Engine, Persistent Disk, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Affected locations: Sydney (australia-southeast1)02:58 amDelay in loading of Flex Insight Data.
May 8, 19:58 PDTInvestigating - We are investigating delayed loading of Insight data with with Flex for some of the customers. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.02:33 amHow to master the Control Center in watchOS 10
The Control Center on your Apple Watch is a powerful tool for customizing and taking full advantage of its core features. However, it was revamped in watchOS 10 and how you get the most from it has subtly changed.Apple Watch featuring watchOS 10's many updates and changesThe Control Center has been around for as long as the Apple Watch has, but in watchOS 10, Apple changed the way you access it on the Watch itself. Previously, you just swiped up from the bottom — now you press the flat button on the right side to access it.Swiping up from the bottom now shows widgets. It's a bit of re-learning for veteran Apple Watch users, but with practice the side button becomes a natural move. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 amBrief Thoughts and Observations on Yesterday’s ‘Let Loose’ iPad Keynote
New iPad Pros and iPad Airs.01:15 amFirst M4 iPad Pro benchmarks show 21% performance increase over M3
Find out how the Apple M4 processor in the 2024 iPad Pro outperforms its predecessor, the M3. The chip is expected to hit Macs this autumn. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:29 amUPDATE: Apigee API Platform – Service Issues
Incident began at 2024-05-08 16:41 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Apigee API Platform - Service Issues Description: Starting Wednesday, 2024-05-08 16:41 US/Pacific, customers making use of caching policies in their API proxies are experiencing issues with Apigee API Platform services. Our engineering team has identified a mitigation for the issue and is working on creating an implementation strategy to roll it out. We do not have an ETA for completion of mitigation at this time. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2024-05-08 21:00 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Impacted customers may experience latency in the completion of their API calls. Workaround: There is no workaround at this time. Affected products: ApigeeAffected locations: Taiwan (asia-east1), Hong Kong (asia-east2), Tokyo (asia-northeast1), Osaka (asia-northeast2), Seoul (asia-northeast3), Mumbai (asia-south1), Delhi (asia-south2), Singapore (asia-southeast1), Jakarta (asia-southeast2), Sydney (australia-southeast1), Melbourne (australia-southeast2), Warsaw (europe-central2), Finland (europe-north1), Madrid (europe-southwest1), Belgium (europe-west1), London (europe-west2), Frankfurt (europe-west3), Netherlands (europe-west4), Zurich (europe-west6), Milan (europe-west8), Paris (europe-west9), Doha (me-central1), Tel Aviv (me-west1), Montréal (northamerica-northeast1), Toronto (northamerica-northeast2), São Paulo (southamerica-east1), Santiago (southamerica-west1), Iowa (us-central1), South Carolina (us-east1), Northern Virginia (us-east4), Columbus (us-east5), Dallas (us-south1), Oregon (us-west1), Los Angeles (us-west2), Salt Lake City (us-west3), Las Vegas (us-west4)Wednesday May 0811:55 pmSave up to $130 on Apple's new iPad Air & M4 iPad Pro with AppleCare
Apple's new iPad Air and iPad Pro are already on sale, with every 2024 11-inch and 13-inch model eligible for an exclusive discount on the device and optional AppleCare.Despite being announced only a day ago during the May 7 Apple Event, the redesigned 2024 iPad Pro with the new M4 chip is discounted exclusively for AppleInsider readers. Save up to $100 on the tablets themselves — in addition to $30 off two years of AppleCare — with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.Use code APINSIDERThese preorder discounts reflect the first material savings on the M4 tablets that feature an Ultra Retina XDR display and tandem OLED technology, with the next best offer coming from Best Buy with a $49.99/yr Plus membership. Continue Reading on AppleInsider11:45 pmHere’s a look at Sonos’ first wireless headphones to compete with AirPods Max
It’s been a long time since the first rumors about Sonos, a company known for its , working on headphones. These rumors have become more frequent over the last few months, and now we finally have confirmation of those rumors – sort of. That’s because images of the new Sonos Ace wireless headphones have just leaked online. Update: More images of the new headphones have leaked. You can see them below. more…11:39 pmLogitech announces Combo Touch keyboard case for M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro
Following the announcement of new iPads on Tuesday, Logitech today announced a new version of its popular Combo Touch keyboard case for the latest and M4 iPad Pro. The accessory works as a great alternative to Apple’s Magic Keyboard, as it also features a full-size keyboard and multi-touch trackpad. more…11:22 pmJudge questions Apple's commitment to App Store payment alternatives
A federal judge has raised concerns about whether Apple has overly complex barriers that could deter the usage of alternative payment methods in iPhone apps.Judge questions Apple's commitment to App Store payment alternativesJudge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' injunction requires Apple to allow app developers to embed links to alternate payment systems. Its goal is to diminish the company's stronghold over app transactions, where commissions range from 15% to 30%.The commission structure is a significant revenue stream for Apple and a focal point of contention regarding market fairness and consumer choice. The company's defense pivots on the grounds of security and maintaining a quality standard within its ecosystem, according to to a report from The Associated Press. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:16 pmAlleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple's iPad Pro performance claims
The new iPad Pros skipped straight to M4, and initial benchmarks show the potential performance improvements match Apple's claims.Apple's new iPad Pros run the M4 processorApple's M4 processor won't be available in the wild until devices arrive in customers hands on May 15. But, that may not have stopped some reviewers with pre-release units from performing benchmarks with Geekbench.A device called iPad16,6, which appears to be the latest iPad Pro with M4 with 10 cores shows a 3,767 single core and 14,677 multi core score. For context, that's almost an exact 1.5x CPU performance boost from a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with M2, which scored 2,590 single core and 10,019 multi core. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:10 pmClever 6-port hub is also shelf for iMac
Plugable AD-6IN1 is a sleek six-port hub designed to declutter your desk and add useful additional ports to your iMac. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:40 pmFedora Asahi Remix 40 Now Available For Apple Silicon Devices
Michael Larabel reports via Phoronix: Building off the recent release of Fedora 40, Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available for this downstream of Fedora Linux that's optimized to run on Apple Silicon ARM systems. Fedora Asahi Remix continues to be one of the best ways of enjoying a Linux experience atop recent Apple Macs making use of their in-house M1/M2/M3 SoCs. With the Fedora Asahi Remix 40 release there is now conformant OpenGL 4.6 support thanks to the upgraded Mesa. There is also improved device compatibility with its newer kernel. Fedora Asahi Remix continues to cater to using the KDE Plasma desktop by default. With the upgrade to Fedora Asahi Remix 40 this also means now transitioning to the KDE Plasma 6.0 desktop environment for their flagship desktop experience. A GNOME variant using GNOME 46 is also available. You can learn more about the release via FedoraMagazine.org. Installation options are available at FedoraProject.org. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:12 pmOutlets cannot be connected to repeating Outlets error
I can't figure out how to fix this error I'm having with CollectionView https://preview.redd.it/lsg9q5x21azc1.png?width=412&format=png&auto=webp&s=e393c9d7ae4ef5597cc4e6b7f977621ffe5d3244 https://preview.redd.it/bysai8l31azc1.png?width=1902&format=png&auto=webp&s=01d2aef170c3ec1d53f3b131f6beaf081f3038ec submitted by /u/Crobadas [link] [comments]09:43 pmApple: Sorry, your Mac app is a copycat of your iOS app. So you’re rejected. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApple: Sorry, your Mac app is a copycat of your iOS app. So you’re rejected.
submitted by /u/hailWildCat [link] [comments]09:33 pmTwitter creator Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board, endorses Elon Musk’s X as ‘freedom technology’ | Mac Daily NewsTwitter creator Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board, endorses Elon Musk’s X as ‘freedom technology’
Jack Dorsey has left the board of social networking service Bluesky, which he helped fund a year ago after the sale of a bastardized… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:28 pmOutlets cannot be connected to repeating Outlets error
I can't figure out how to fix this error I'm having with CollectionView submitted by /u/Crobadas [link] [comments]09:26 pmThe next Apple CEO: Who could succeed Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook is planning to exit Apple within the next ten years. Here are the strongest contenders to be his replacement as chief executive.Apple CEO Tim Cook and potential candidates to replace himTim Cook's time at the top of Apple is limited, according to the man himself. In an interview from April 2021, Cook discussed the iPhone maker's succession plans and confirmed he intended to depart."Ten more years? Probably not," Cook responded to a query of another decade of his governance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:21 pmBloomberg: John Ternus emerging as the most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO
A new report from Bloomberg today gives an in-depth look at who could replace Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO, who has held the title since 2011 and turns 64 this year. While the report says there’s “no reason to assume that a change at the helm is imminent,” there are multiple possibilities as to who code eventually take over. more…08:44 pmIssues with IPSec tunnels in Magic WAN
May 8, 20:44 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare has identified issues related to IPSec tunnels in Magic WAN products. Some Magic WAN IPsec tunnels may be impacted, restarting the tunnel will resolve the issue08:39 pmApple’s ‘Crush’ iPad Pro ad sparks backlash from sensitive types
As far as sparking interest, Apple's new iPad Pro ad is crushing it, literally. A bunch of uh, sensitive types, are up in arms over some used… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:16 pmBest Buy Introduces First Discounts on M4 iPad Pro for Members
Best Buy has the first discounts we've tracked on the brand new M4 iPad Pro, available exclusive to My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members. If you are a member, you'll find $50 off nearly every model of these new tablets at Best Buy. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. With this discount, the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Pro is available for $949.00, down from $999.00. The 256GB Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Pro is available for $1,249.00, down from $1,299.00. You'll also find the same $50 discounts on higher storage models with the Nano-texture glass option. Note: You need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see these deals. $50 OFFM4 iPad Pro at Best Buy Shoppers should note that these are pre-order prices at Best Buy, and the M4 iPad Pro is set to launch next Wednesday. If you're looking for more details about the M4 iPad Pro, be sure to check out our recap article of this week's Apple event. Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:11 pmZap history not loading new Zap runs, Zaps are working
May 8, 13:11 PDTInvestigating - We are currently investigating an issue with our Zap history feature. As of 7:10PM UTC, new Zap Runs are being processed as usual, but they are not appearing in the Zap history.To clarify the user impact, all tasks and automations are still functioning as expected; the only difference is that new actions are not being recorded in your Zap history log.We are actively working to identify and address the cause of this issue. Your existing operations should not be affected during this time and you can continue to use Zapier as normal for your tasks and workflow automations.Thank you for your patience as we work on resolving this. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our Support Team at https://zapier.com/app/get-help.08:05 pmHow to get Appstore reviews in the US?
I released my App 2 Months ago and recently learned about the AppAdvice "Apps gone Free" campaign which can generate up to 20.000 downloads and plenty of reviews in just a few days. However to get featured you have to have at least 5 reviews in the US with an average of above 3 stars. […]07:27 pmiPad Air vs iPad Pro dimensions: What does ‘Air’ even mean now?
The new iPad Pro and iPad Air are here, and some of the biggest changes are to the design of the iPad Pro. The design changes make the iPad Pro significantly lighter and thinner…and it has me wondering what exactly “Air” means nowadays for the iPad. more…07:26 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 8, 2024 – More new iPad tidbits, Apple + Rivian partnership?
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing 3: The world’s most trusted tool to manage Apple devices and transfer data from a Mac or PC. Redesigned for the future. more…07:26 pmForget the Apple Pencil Pro, the Apple Pencil 2 is down to $79 right now
Macworld Apple has released yet another Apple Pencil during its Let Loose event, but it’s only compatible with the new iPad Pros and Airs. So if you have an older iPad, you’ll need one of the older Pencils. And today, you can one for cheaper than ever: Amazon is selling the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil for $79, a savings of $50 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. The 2nd-gen Apple Pencil magnetically attaches to the side of an older iPad Air or Pro to charge and can be used for navigation, writing, and drawing with little-to-no lag, pixel-perfect precision, and tilt and pressure sensitivity. Here are the iPad models the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil is compatible with: iPad Pro 12.9-inch(3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation) iPad Pro 11-inch(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPad Air(4th and 5th generation) iPad mini(6th generation) Apple says the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil “delivers pixel-perfect precision and industry-leading low latency and is as easy and natural to use as a pencil.” Like the new Apple Pencil Pro, it has tilt and pressure sensitivity so you can write and draw naturally with a full range of strokes, shading, and artistic effects. If you have an M2 iPad Pro, you can use the Apple Pencil hover feature to preview marks before you make them and use a double-tap function to quickly switch between brushes and tools. The Apple Pencil is an indispensable tool for iPad users. And at this price is a great bargain too. iPad07:05 pmMaryland Apple Store employees to vote on strike, citing unmet demands
Workers at the first unionized Apple retail store in the US are preparing for a strike sanction vote to address unresolved issues with management.Despite over a year of negotiations, critical issues such as work-life balance, erratic scheduling, and wages remain unresolved. The workforce at the Towson, Maryland store, which unionized in June 2022, is increasingly disheartened by what they perceive as Apple's insufficient responses to their concerns.Earlier in 2024, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE) conducted an independent survey. It countered Apple's "Workers Rights Assessment," which was initially undertaken to quell shareholder and employee unrest. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:04 pmPhoton Studio is a new pro tool to streamline image presentation and management
Developer LateNiteSoft launched its pro photography app for iPhone in 2023 called Photon Camera and has been upgrading it regularly. Now a new companion app has arrived for professionals who want a seamless solution for image display and management. more…07:03 pmApple investors get 2 new signs that Apple has woken up on AI
There's mounting evidence that Apple has woken up to the importance of artificial intelligence, Jim Cramer said on CNBC Tuesday… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:55 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Malitel Network in Mali
May 8, 11:55 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Malitel network in Mali . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.06:53 pmLaunched my a coin flipping app Apple Watch
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/coin-flipp/id6479581895 submitted by /u/Clear-Swimming6062 [link] [comments]06:43 pmPSA: There’s a security update available for iTunes users on Windows
Remember iTunes? Although it was discontinued years ago on macOS, the Windows version lives on to this day. And if you’re one of the people who still has iTunes installed on your PC, there’s an update available with an important security patch. more…06:43 pm2024 iPad Pro: Best New Features
Apple finally refreshed the iPad Pro, and the new feature set was worth the wait. From new OLED display technology to the M4 chip, the 2024 iPad Pro is undeniably impressive. We've rounded up some of the most notable changes worth considering when deciding rather to upgrade. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. OLED display - Both the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models have an Ultra Retina XDR display that uses tandem OLED technology, which is basically two displays stacked on top of one another. You can expect brighter highlights, deeper true blacks, and better detail in shadows and low light content, plus there's an option for matte nano-texture to cut down on glare. M4 chip - The M4 is built using a second-generation 3-nm process with three or four performance cores and six efficiency cores. CPU performance is up 1.5x compared to the M2, and the GPU has hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing. The M4 also has the most powerful Neural Engine ever that's capable of 38 trillion operations per second. Thin design - Measuring in at 5.1mm, the 13-inch iPad Pro is the thinnest device that Apple has made to date, thinner even than the iPod nano. The 11-inch model isn't much thicker at 5.3mm, and both have slim bezels for maximum screen space. The 11-inch model weighs under a pound, and the 13-inch model is just over. Camera - Apple moved the front camera to the landscape side of the iPad Pro, so it's in the right position for FaceTiming and video calls when it's attached to a keyboard. Accessories - There's a new Magic Keyboard and an Apple Pencil Pro that go along with the iPad Pro. The keyboard has a larger trackpad with haptic feedback, an aluminum palm rest, and a function row for brightness and volume control. The Apple Pencil Pro has a squeeze gesture for selecting tools, haptic feedback, and a gyroscope that adds support for rolling the Apple Pencil for more precise control. Removed features - Apple did drop some options from the latest iPad Pro models. There's no more mmWave 5G chip and it's limited to sub-6GHz, plus there's no SIM slot so it's eSIM only for cellular models. Apple also removed the Ultra Wide camera, so there's just a single-lens 12-megapixel camera and LiDAR sensor in the new models. Sticker fans are out of luck too, because Apple isn't including them in the box. If you have an M2 iPad Pro, the M4 probably isn't worth the update, but for anything older, it's a major upgrade that adds a slew of new features.Related Roundup: iPad ProBuyer's Guide: 11" iPad Pro (Buy Now), 12.9" iPad Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:38 pmReplacing your expired Apple Card? Apple wants your old piece of titanium back
It’s been nearly five years since the Apple Card first debuted as an iPhone-exclusive credit card option from Apple. Early adopters of the Apple Card were recently notified that their titanium physical card would soon be replaced due to its expiration date drawing near. Users have now started to receive their replacement Apple Cards, and with them, a surprising addition to the packaging: a prepaid envelope to send your old titanium card back to Apple. more…06:24 pmNew iPads hint at eSIM-only iPhone expanding to more countries soon
Apple on Tuesday announced the new iPad Air and iPad Pro, and an interesting detail about both of them is that their respective Cellular versions are eSIM only, which means that they no longer have a SIM card tray. While eSIM-only iPhones are only available in the US, Apple is making eSIM-only iPads available worldwide – and this might be a hint of what will happen to the iPhone soon. more…06:15 pmVersatile new lightweight folio fits 2024 iPad Pro and Air
The new Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 serves as a case and and multi-angle stand for either the new iPad Pro or the new iPad Air. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:11 pmVision Pro support arrives for Duet Display and Screens to enhance your virtual desktop | 9 to 5 MacVision Pro support arrives for Duet Display and Screens to enhance your virtual desktop
More functionality for Vision Pro has landed with two new third-party app updates. The popular Duet Display and Screens are both now available for Apple’s headset. Here are all the details and features. more…06:09 pmApple Pencil Pro compatible only with new 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air models
Users of iPads older than those announced yesterday cannot us Apple Pencil Pro as the new smart stylus is only compatible with the new… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:02 pmYes, Apple, nano-texture all the things!
One takeaway from the latest iPad event is that matte versus glossy is a polarizing topic when it comes to displays. This take is based on some of the reactions to Apple bringing its nano-texture matte display technology to the iPad Pro at last. For me, nano-texture coming to the iPad is easily my favorite piece of news from Apple’s Let Loose event. more…06:00 pmBuying an M4 iPad Pro? You should know about these two unadvertised tiers of RAM, CPU, and more | 9 to 5 MacBuying an M4 iPad Pro? You should know about these two unadvertised tiers of RAM, CPU, and more
Yesterday Apple unveiled the next generation of the iPad Pro, a major update including an M4 chip, OLED-powered Ultra Retina XDR display, ultra-thin industrial design, and more. In the last couple generations of iPad Pro, there was a key difference between the 11-inch and 13-inch models that many shoppers didn’t know about. The larger model came with significantly better display technology than its smaller sibling. That’s changed with the M4 iPad Pro, with Apple giving both models with the same top-tier Ultra Retina XDR. However, while it was not announced in the keynote, Apple is nonetheless shipping two very different tiers of M4 iPad Pro. This time around, the differences aren’t tied to the display. Rather, there are significant, unadvertised changes that will come depending on the storage option you choose. more…05:53 pmiPadOS DriverKit driver for CH340 serial converter
Is it possible to write a DriverKit driver for a CH340 serial converter for iPadOS? I see in the documentation that iPadOS (with M-series chip) supports USBDriverKit, however it does not support SerialDriverKit or USBSerialDriverKit. Is it just a matter of writing much more code myself or lack support for aforementioned frameworks prohibits from writing […]05:47 pmApple loses another designer who worked in Jony Ive's core team
Duncan Kerr, a designer who has been a part of Apple's journey since the late 1990s is now departing, marking another loss for the design team in a relatively short span of time.Jony IveIn February, Apple lost designer Bart Andre, who had been with the company since 1992. He was Apple's longest-serving industrial designer.On Wednesday, it was learned that Kerr would also be departing, though his plans are currently unknown. Kerr had worked at Apple since 1999 and was heavily involved in developing several generations of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:47 pmApple loses another designer who worked in Jony Ive's core team
Duncan Kerr, a designer who has been a part of Apple's journey since the late 1990s is now departing, marking another loss for the design team in a relatively short span of time.Jony IveIn February, Apple lost designer Bart Andre, who had been with the company since 1992. He was Apple's longest-serving industrial designer.On Wednesday, it was learned that Kerr would also be departing, though his plans are currently unknown. Kerr had worked at Apple since 1999 and was heavily involved in developing several generations of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:40 pmMarvel’s What If…? VR/AR app coming to Vision Pro
Explore the Marvel Multiverse like never before with "What If...? An Immersive Story." This VR/AR experience is coming only to Apple Vision Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:35 pmSwiftUI System Design Prep
I have found many resources for iOS system design but I can’t seem to find one that deals mainly with SWIFTUI. So MVVM rather than MVC. I would appreciate if anyone has any resources for me 🙂 submitted by /u/Expensive-Ad7895 [link] [comments]05:33 pmApple Releases iTunes for Windows 12.13.2 With Support for New iPads
Apple today released an iTunes 12.13.2 update for Windows users, with the software introducing support for the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. iTunes for Windows is typically updated every few months, and this update follows a December release that added security fixes. iTunes has been phased out on the Mac for several years now and it has been replaced with Finder and the TV app, but Apple has continued to keep the Windows version available. iTunes for Windows can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store or from Apple's website.Tag: iTunesRelated Forum: Mac AppsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:32 pmM4 iPad Pro CPU cores and RAM amount are tied to storage capacity
Apple has tied RAM to storage capacity in iPads, but it's a first for the CPU.05:29 pmNew iPads Don't Come With Apple Stickers in the Box
The new iPad Pro and iPad Air models unveiled this week do not include Apple stickers in the box, as a result of Apple's commitment to removing all plastic from its product packaging, according to an Apple Store memo obtained by 9to5Mac. If you really want a sticker, the report said you can still ask an employee for one while purchasing a new iPad Pro or iPad Air at an Apple Store. Apple also does not include stickers with the Vision Pro headset, but the new MacBook Air models released in March do come with them, so it appears that Apple is still in the process of gradually phasing out Apple stickers in the box for its latest products. Apple previously announced that it aimed to achieve plastic-free packaging by 2025.Related Roundup: iPad ProBuyer's Guide: 11" iPad Pro (Buy Now), 12.9" iPad Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:14 pmJony Ive’s famed Apple industrial design team is now almost entirely dissolved
The Apple design group that was led by Jony Ive — one that designed Macs, iPods, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and more — is now… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:06 pmApple rolling out RC builds of iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, more [U]
Following the Let Loose event this morning, Apple is now releasing RC builds of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and tvOS 17.5 to developers and beta testers. The updates add some new features and also come with bug fixes. Update: Apple has just released watchOS 10.5 RC 2 with a new build number (21T576). more…05:04 pmApple Seeds Second Release Candidate Version of watchOS 10.5 to Developers
Apple today seeded the a second release candidate version of an upcoming watchOS 10.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a day after Apple seeded the firt RC. To install the watchOS 10.5 update, developers need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under "General" in Settings, and toggle on the watchOS 10 Developer Beta. An Apple ID linked to a developer account is required. Once beta updates have been activated, watchOS 10.5 can be downloaded under the same Software Update section. To install software, an Apple Watch needs to have 50 percent battery life and it must be placed on an Apple Watch charger. According to Apple's release notes, the update includes support for the new Pride watch face.watchOS 10.5 includes new features, improvements and bug fixes, including a new Pride Radiance watch face to honor the LGBTQ+ community and culture. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222The final version of watchOS 10.5 is likely to see a release next week.Related Roundup: watchOS 10Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:00 pmScore up to 92% off iPhone cases and accessories
Have your pick of super-low prices on iPhone cases and other accessories, mixed in with some of the same for Android users. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:59 pmiPad gives nonspeaking woman a voice to advocate for Americans with disabilities
A woman with nonspeaking autism got an iPad when she was 18, and through an app on it, is now speaking in schools — and working for the government.Jordyn Zimmerman using an iPad accessibility tool to give her a voice (Source: CBS)Apple introduced Live Speech with iOS 17 in 2023, but as far back as 2014 there were iPad apps that could speak whatever was typed into them. The iPad then radically changed the life of Jordyn Zimmerman, then aged 18, who had nonspeaking autism."[The] iPad gave me so much confidence to really connect with people," she told CBS Mornings. "No matter where I am on iPad, I can double tap that assistive touch button, which allows me to open a live speech accessibility feature." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:53 pmNearly half of iPhone buyers choose upgraded storage tier, study finds
CIRP is out with a new report today focused on the sales patterns of iPhone buyers when it comes to storage tiers. They highlight how storage tiers have become a major way for Apple to increase its profit line for each new iPhone sold, as the iPhone’s margins get increasingly better when storage is upgraded. According to CIRP’s findings, almost half of iPhone buyers opt to upgrade the storage on their device. And this trend skews even higher, reaching over 50%, when considering the iPhone 15 lineup in isolation. more…04:49 pm25-year Apple design veteran announces departure; Jony Ive’s old team ‘almost entirely dissolved’ | 9 to 5 Mac25-year Apple design veteran announces departure; Jony Ive’s old team ‘almost entirely dissolved’
Apple is losing another veteran design team members, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Duncan Kerr, a designer who has been at Apple for over 25 years, has reportedly informed the company that he will depart in the near future. more…04:46 pmGIG (Rio de Janeiro) on 2024-05-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT May 9, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCMay 8, 16:36 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GIG (Rio de Janeiro) datacenter on 2024-05-09 between 08:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacenter may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.04:39 pmM2 iPad Air vs M1 iPad Air: What’s upgraded?
Apple has launched the 2024 iPad Air with an upgraded M2 chip, a larger 13-inch version joining the 11-inch model, Apple Pencil Pro compatibility, and more. Join along for everything that’s new and improved for the M2 iPad Air vs M1 iPad Air. more…04:39 pmApple’s new iPad Pros are shockingly thin
Apple's new iPad Pro is the thinnest Apple product ever with a shockingly thin and light design, taking portability to a whole new level… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:29 pmAlternate Avengers assemble on Apple Vision Pro in 'What If…? — An Immersive Story'
Disney is bringing even more immersive content to the Apple Vision Pro. This time it's the turn of Marvel's "What If...?" franchise.A screenshot from Marvel's 'What If...?" experience for Apple Vision ProDisney is working closely with Apple to provide Apple Vision Pro users more exclusive experiences. On Wednesday, the Disney-owned Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive revealed that a new one will be arriving soon.Dubbed "What If...? — An Immersive Story," the content will consist of elements from the original Disney+ animated series of the same name. The show reimagines how various characters within the Marvel universe would be and act if their situations had changed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:22 pmNew 13-inch iPad Air will eat into iPad Pro sales
A new report predicts that sales of the new iPad Pro will be affected both by its higher price than before, and by the appeal for consumers of the lower-cost 13-inch iPad Air.New iPad Pro (source: Apple)Trendforce has previously and rather obviously predicted that if Apple releases iPad Pro models with OLED screens, it would drop the previous versions that had mini LED displays. Now that Apple has done exactly this, Trendforce has released a report estimating the potential sales of the new iPad range.The report from market research firm Trendforce is really focused on AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) screens. This is the slight but significant variant of OLED that lets the iPad Pro control every individual pixel, and also do so while consuming less power. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:18 pmApple profits surge as consumers choose pricier iPhone storage options
Amidst plateauing iPhone sales, Apple's enhanced storage upgrade options have emerged as a significant profit driver.Apple has long leveraged the strategy of encouraging iPhone users to opt for higher storage variants, significantly increasing the device's price. The approach has proved crucial in offsetting the otherwise stagnating revenues from iPhone sales.Upgraded storage options do come with a higher price tag, ranging from an additional 10% to 50% of the base model's price. The value they offer can be significant, depending on the owner's use case. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:15 pmManaged Databases
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Apple TV+ on Wednesday unveiled a first look at “Lady in the Lake,” the upcoming, seven-part limited series starring Natalie Portman, who… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:06 pmApple Original Films unveils trailer for ‘Fancy Dance,’ starring Lily Gladstone
Apple Original Films on Wednesday unveiled the trailer for “Fancy Dance,” the acclaimed Sundance Film Festival selection from… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:02 pmApple Created These Five Different Designs for Apple Pencil Pro's Box
In addition to new features like a squeeze gesture, gyroscope, and Find My support, it turns out that the Apple Pencil Pro has a fun packaging twist. As noted by Arun Maini and Nikias Molina, Apple has created five different box designs for the Apple Pencil Pro, each with the word "Pro" in a unique style. When you buy an Apple Pencil Pro, you will receive one of the five boxes at random. Thought this was pretty funThe Apple Pencil Pro has 5 different types of box and you have no idea which you'll get when you order itAlso each one has the word "Pro" on it in some shape or form pic.twitter.com/1QQO5akZWW— Arun Maini (@Mrwhosetheboss) May 8, 2024 Key new features of the Apple Pencil Pro include the ability to squeeze the accessory to bring up a tool palette, a gyroscope that allows users to roll the Apple Pencil Pro for precise control of shaped pen and brush tools, haptic feedback for certain actions, and the ability to find the Apple Pencil in the Find My app if it is misplaced. Priced at $129, the Apple Pencil Pro is only compatible with the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models announced this week. The first-generation Apple Pencil, second-generation Apple Pencil, and lower-cost Apple Pencil with a USB-C port all remain available, making the Apple Pencil lineup more complex than ever for the time being. You can order the Apple Pencil Pro now, and it launches May 15.Tag: Apple PencilRelated Forum: iPad AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:00 pmDrama Fancy Dance brings back Oscar winner Lily Gladstone
Gladstone returns to Apple TV+ in the "Fancy Dance" trailer. Watch the teaser for the powerful family drama right here. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:00 pmApple TV+ drama Fancy Dance brings back Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone
Gladstone returns to Apple TV+ in the "Fancy Dance" trailer. Watch the teaser for the powerful family drama right here. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:00 pmCloudflare API services temporary availability issues
May 8, 16:00 UTCResolved - Between 16:18 UTC and 16:38 UTC several Cloudflare API services experienced temporary availability issues. The issue has now been resolved.03:54 pmSorry Apple faithful, there won’t be any stickers in the new iPad boxes
Macworld For as long as we can remember, Apple has included a little gift when you buy a new iPhone, Mac, or iPad that makes users feel like they are valued members of a community: A small sheet with two Apple logo stickers. However, if you buy one of the new iPad Pros or iPad Airs, you won’t receive any. According to 9to5Mac, Apple has distributed a memo to its store employees explaining the change, which is due to the environmental push to remove all plastic from its packaging. Stickers are included in products as recent as the new M3 MacBook Airs that were released in March, though notably the Vision Pro does not come with any. 9to5Mac reports that stores will have stickers on hand and will hand them out on request when someone buys one of the new iPads. However, if you don’t buy your new iPad from the Apple Store, it’s unclear whether you’ll be able to get them. The site says Apple won’t ship stickers to third-party retailers but you may be able to get one by bringing proof of purchase to an Apple Store and asking nicely. At any rate, we doubt many people are going to actually ask for their stickers or even notice. And so begins the beginning of the end of another benefit that’s just going to go away, like EarPods, a cleaning cloth, and a power adapter. As for us, we’ll be cherishing our Space Black stickers a little more now. iPad03:53 pmBest Mac Keyboards 2024
Macworld If you spend hours typing each day, it’s important to find the keyboard that suits your needs – whether that’s a mechanical keyboard that provides satisfying tactile feedback or a keyboard packed with media controls and macOS shortcuts. There are plenty of options to choose from, and here we look at some of the best keyboards for Mac to help you decide. We have all sorts of Mac keyboards in this round-up, including Apple’s 2021 Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and the cheaper, and still-on-sale, Magic Keyboard. We have some wired keyboards (for those fed up with searching for new batteries every few weeks) as well as ergonomic solutions to help you avoid RSI, the best gaming keyboards for Mac, and some pretty stylish offerings that give Apple a run for its money. And, talking of money, there are quality Mac-ready keyboards out there that cost a lot less than Apple’s – and do more too. You might also be interested in discovering the best mice for Mac if you want to fully upgrade your workstation. Updated May 2024: We’ve added the Logitech K950, Logitech MX Keys S, Satechi SM1 and SteelSeries Apex Pro. 1. Logitech MX Keys S – Best for Power Users Pros Competitive price. Function keys and numeric keypad. Bluetooth or USB wireless adaptor. Cons Backlight drains battery. Can’t adjust tilt. Price When Reviewed: $109.99 Best Prices Today: $109.99 at Logitech It’s hard to keep up with Logitech’s ever-growing MX range of keyboards, but the MX Keys S is its latest top-of-the-range wireless keyboard, priced at $109.99/£109.99. Its slimline, low-profile design is very smart and attractive, and available in either black, pale gray or a Mac-like graphite. It’s solidly built, though, and capable of surviving some heavy-handed typing when it needs to. The MX Keys S is cheaper than Apple’s Magic Keyboard, but also a lot more versatile, as it includes a dedicated set of buttons that allow you to pair it with three separate devices, including Macs, iPads, Windows PCs, and even Linux and Chrome devices. You also have two options for connecting it to your Mac, as it can use ordinary Bluetooth or a separate USB wireless adaptor that provides greater range and reliability than Bluetooth (although it’s odd that this adaptor and the charging cable both have USB-A interfaces, so you may need to provide an adaptor if your Mac only has USB-C). The original MX Keys was launched a few years ago, so this updated MX Keys S includes a number of new features, such as Function keys that can be used to activate dictation on your Mac, open the emoji menu, or mute/unmute your microphone for video-calls. The backlighting has been improved too, automatically reacting as you first move your hands onto the keyboard, and adjusting to suit the ambient light in the room around you. The backlight does drain the battery though – the keyboard can last for up to five months if you’re not using the backlight, but this drops to around 10 days if you have the backlight on all the time. You can use the MX Keys S with any Mac, and it will work like a standard keyboard with a row of Function keys that control settings such as brightness and volume, or activating Exposé. However, Logitech also provides an app, called Options+, which requires macOS 12 or later. This allows you to reprogram the various Function keys to perform different tasks. It can also be configured to work with specific apps such as Photoshop or Premiere, which makes it a particularly good option for professional users who want to speed up work in their key apps. The app has also been updated for the MX Keys S, adding a new Smart Actions feature that works a bit like Apple’s Shortcuts, by allowing you to record a series of actions that can be triggered using a single key. 2. Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (2021) – Best for M-series Macs Pros Touch ID. Nice design. Cons Touch ID won't work with Intel-powered Macs. Slimline so keys don't 'travel' much. Smaller version is cramped. Price When Reviewed: $149; $179 with numerical pad Best Prices Today: $107.84 at Amazon$111.95 at B&H$129.99 at Best Buy At first glance, the two Magic Keyboard models launched by Apple in mid-2021 look very similar to the original models – which are still available and reviewed here as well. However, these newer models bring a number of new features that aren’t available on the older Magic keyboards. For starters, these new models are officially referred to by Apple as (1) the Magic Keyboard With Touch ID For Mac Models With Apple Silicon ($149/£149), and (2) the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac Models with Apple Silicon ($179/£179). Note there are Space Gray versions that cost more ($199/£199) so make sure you select the white models if you want to save money. That’s a bit of a mouthful, but Apple is making it abundantly clear that the new keyboards are specifically designed for the latest Mac models that have Apple’s home-grown M1 processors. You can use these new keyboards with older Macs that have Intel processors, but you’ll really only be able to use them as basic QWERTY keyboards for typing, as most of the new features – including the Touch ID sensor that sits in the top row of Function keys – won’t work on Intel Macs. The basic design of the two keyboards hasn’t actually changed that much, with the same slimline design and month-long battery life as their predecessors. The smaller Magic Keyboard With Touch ID is priced at quite a premium for the Touch ID sensor. And, like the standard Magic Keyboard, it feels rather cramped, with a small Space bar and cursor keys. The lack of ‘travel’ – the up and down movement of the keys as you press them – also makes the keyboard feel a bit lifeless for people who type a lot and need a bit more tactile feedback when they’re typing up a storm. Then again, you might feel that your fingers have to do less ‘work’ compressing the key. Apple also introduced new versions of the Touch ID keyboard with black keys in early 2022. The key feature of these new keyboards, though, is the Touch ID sensor, which sits by the F12 button on the top row of Function keys. This works just like the Touch ID sensors on the iPhone and iPad, and – on Macs with Apple Silicon – you’ll see a new Touch ID panel appear in System Preferences when you first connect the keyboard. This allows you to store up to three fingerprints, which you can use to unlock your Mac, or to make secure payments on the Apple Store, or other online stores that support Apple Pay. There are a few other new features as well, including an Emoji command on the Fn key in the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, which displays the Emoji viewer panel so that you can quickly add emojis to any document or message that you’re typing. There are new Function commands too, for activating Spotlight, Dictation and Do Not Disturb. As always, the larger version of the keyboard is even more expensive but the numeric keypad will be useful for people who do a lot of number crunching at work. There’s more room to provide a larger Space bar too, and larger navigation keys. Even so, the thin keyboard panel means that the keys still feel a bit lifeless, so business users and budding novelists may prefer to look at one of the larger and more solidly built keyboards available from other manufacturers. 3. Satechi Slim W3 – Best Wired Keyboard Pros Good build quality. Affordable. Lots of Function keys. Wired connection (USB-C). Cons Only U.S. layout available. Quite large. Lies very flat on the desk. Price When Reviewed: $69.99 Best Prices Today: $51.44 at Amazon$69.99 at Satechi I’ve never understood the need to put batteries and Bluetooth into keyboards. After all, if a keyboard is just going to sit on your desk all the time then it’s both simpler and cheaper to opt for a straightforward USB connection instead. And, as this is a backlit keyboard, you don’t have to worry about the backlight draining the battery either. Satechi is one of the few companies that still makes a good range of wired keyboards, such as the affordable Slim W3, which costs just £62.99/$69.99 Satechi also has a strong background in the Mac market – making some really useful Thunderbolt hubs and docks – which ensures that the W3 provides good Mac support too. The Slim W3 is aptly named, as it measures just 9.9mm thick, and lies almost completely flat on your desk, although Satechi also includes a couple of small risers that you can stick onto the base of the keyboard if you want to increase the tilt a little. It’s sturdily built too, with a tough aluminum panel that weighs 440g, and the keys travel well given the slimline, low-profile design of the W3. The keyboard is quite large, measuring 420mm wide and 115mm deep, but it includes a numeric keypad, arrow keys, a set of navigation keys, and even manages to squeeze in no less than 19 Function keys as well, just like Apple’s more expensive Magic keyboards. Alternatively, if you want something a little more compact, then Satechi also makes a smaller wired model called the W1, costing £53.99/$59.99 that omits the numeric keypad and navigation keys, as well as a number of mechanical keyboards that are more suited to gaming or high-speed typing. The only disappointment is that Satechi is a very US-centric company, so its keyboards only offer US layouts. That’s not too much of a problem for UK users, though, as you can still use standard commands such as ‘Shift+3’ to print the ‘£’ symbol, even though the US layout means that the ‘3’ key is labeled with the ‘#’ symbol. But, if you need non-English layouts then you’ll need to look elsewhere. 4. Logitech MX Keys Mini – Best For Home Users Pros Five month battery life (if backlight turned off). Function keys mimic those on Mac keyboards. Cons Keyboard backlight can drain the battery quickly. Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: $71.36 at Amazon$89.99 at Adorama$89.99 at B&H Logitech’s Craft and Ergo K860 keyboards are both designed for specific types of users, but if you’re just looking for a good general-purpose keyboard then its MX Keys range is hard to beat. The latest model in the range is the new MX Keys Mini ($99.99/£99.99) and has a compact, low-profile design that clearly pitches it as an alternative to Apple’s own Magic Keyboard. And, to be honest, Logitech’s years of experience with mice and keyboards really give it the edge. The basic design of the MX Keys Mini is impressive. Available in a variety of colors, it’s heavier and sturdier than the Magic Keyboard, with firmer keys that feel more responsive when typing. The keyboard has a backlight too, with a sensor that automatically activates the backlight as your hands approach the keyboard, and then turn it off after a few seconds when you move away. The backlight does drain the keyboard’s rechargeable battery, lasting only 10 days if you have the backlight on full brightness the whole time. However, turning the backlight off extends that time to a full five months – far longer than the single month provided by Apple’s Magic Keyboard. The top row of Function keys works automatically with the Mac, allowing you to adjust the backlight, volume and other controls. Logitech’s Options app also allows you to program the Function keys to perform different tasks, such as opening Mail or Safari. There’s also a larger version, simply called the MX Keys, which has a separate numeric keypad as well – and this has recently been on sale at the same price as the MX Keys Mini, although it’s not clear if that price cut will turn out to be permanent. 5. Apple Magic Keyboard – Best for Intel Macs Pros 2021 model includes a USB-C-to-Lightning cable Cons No Touch ID Slimline so keys don't 'travel' much Navigation keys are a bit fiddly to use Price When Reviewed: $99 Best Prices Today: $99 at Adorama$99 at Apple$99 at Walmart Apple’s keyboards are a bit confusing at the moment, with two generations of keyboards available, and each generation offering two different keyboards, with or without a numeric keypad. The older generation of Magic Keyboards is still available, and is now intended primarily for use with older Macs that have Intel processors. These older keyboards lack the Touch ID sensor that is available with the two new keyboards that Apple launched in the summer of 2021. However, Touch ID and some of the other features of the new keyboards don’t work with Intel-based Macs, so if your Mac has an Intel processor then these older keyboards are the best options available from Apple – although, of course, there are plenty of other keyboards available from other manufacturers, which we review here as well. The smaller Magic Keyboard can be expensive at $99/£99, but its elegant slimline design started a trend for ‘low-profile’ keyboards that many other manufacturers now follow too. The aluminium body does feel quite sturdy, but the slimline design means that the keys don’t ‘travel’ very well, so speedy typists might prefer a larger keyboard that is actually designed to do some proper work rather than just looking pretty. The Space Bar and the little set of navigation keys in the lower-right corner of the keyboard are also rather small and fiddly. To be fair, though, the compact little keyboard does squeeze in quite a few useful features, with the top row of Function keys providing controls for brightness, volume and playing music. The Magic Keyboard works as a standard Bluetooth keyboard, and Apple says that its rechargeable battery will last for about a month at a time. Like all Apple keyboards it has a Lightning port for charging, but the latest version of the Magic Keyboard – also updated in Summer 2021 – now includes a USB-C-to-Lightning cable, so make sure you don’t buy an older model from other online stores, which might still have a USB-A cable instead (unless, of course, you’ve got an old Mac that only has USB-A connectors). And, of course, there’s the larger version, called the Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad ($129/£129). This is also quite expensive but adds a numeric keypad for people who need to do a bit of serious number crunching every now and then. This keyboard also has a larger set of navigation keys, which is very useful for scrolling through long documents or web pages, and an additional set of navigation keys that allow you to quickly jump to the top or bottom of a document. The larger keyboard layout also means that there’s room for some additional Function keys too, going right up to F19 (rather than F12 for the smaller Magic Keyboard). It’s a shame, though, that the options in the macOS for programming your own keyboard shortcuts are fairly limited, so power users might prefer to use a third-party utility such as USB OverDrive or HotKey App, to make full use of these extra Function keys. This larger keyboard has the same month-long battery life as the smaller Magic Keyboard, although it’s showing its age a little as (surprisingly) its charging cable still has a USB-A connector. You can find the best prices for Apple Keyboards and Mice in our deals round-up. Read our full Apple Magic Keyboard review 6. Satechi SM1 Pros Versatile connectivity features. Good Mac support. Can pair with four devices. Cons Layout is US only. Backlight drains the battery quickly. No numeric keypad. Satechi’s W3 is a full-size wired keyboard with a low-profile design that is primarily designed for use with Macs. In contrast, its SM1 is a more compact wireless keyboard with robust mechanical keys, and the ability to quickly switch between Mac and Windows modes as required. The SM1 has a 75% layout that consists of a simple QWERTY keyboard with a row of Function keys, but lacks a separate numerical keypad. That keeps the size down to just 308mm wide and 119mm deep, so it doesn’t take up very much desk space at all, and you could easily slip it into a backpack if you wanted to carry it around with you. It’s solidly built, though, and uses brown keys that are smooth enough for fast typing whilst also providing good tactile feedback for gaming (other types of mechanical keyboards can offer red and blue keys as well). It’s also impressively versatile for such a compact keyboard. You can pair the SM1 with four separate devices and switch between them, and you have the option of connecting via Bluetooth, a USB wireless adaptor that’s included in the box, or simply opting for a wired USB-C connection (although the wireless adaptor has a USB-A interface, so you may need an adaptor for Macs that only have USB-C). There’s a row of 12 Function keys that support standard Mac commands for adjusting brightness and volume, and activating features such as Mission Control or Spotlight. It has the standard Command and Option keys that you’d expect on a Mac keyboard, but you can switch between Mac and Windows modes with a quick shortcut, and Satechi even includes three spare keys for the Windows menu and Alt keys, so that Window users can physically swap keys and feel more at home. The rechargeable battery lasts for up to two months if you’re not using the backlight, although this drops to a modest 16.5 hours when using the backlight (which includes 14 eyeball-frazzling lighting patterns that can be controlled using a special lighting key). However, the keyboard has a sleep mode to conserve battery power by turning the backlight off if the keyboard hasn’t been used for a while. I was also pleased to find that you can use the SM1 in wired mode as well, using the USB-C cable that is included in the box, whilst also recharging the battery at the same time. Just remember that Satechi only provides keyboards with a U.S. layout, so there’s no option that’s suitable for non-English languages. 7. Logitech Craft – Best for Creatives Pros Backlit keys with proximity sensor Microsoft Dial-esque input dial Cons Given the lack of interest in the Touch Bar we aren't convinced by the dial Price When Reviewed: $199 Best Prices Today: $124.99 at Amazon$199 at Logitech The Craft is Logitech’s wireless keyboard designed for creatives across Windows and Mac, and it’s incredible. The keyboard is sleek, gorgeous and features a solid body, providing a sturdy keyboard that will never move when in use. The Craft features increased key stability that doesn’t only reduce noise when compared to similar keyboards, but the spherical key imprint makes it easier to orient your fingers and type quickly and accurately. The typing experience is near perfection, with both comfort and accuracy in mind. It features backlit LED keys like many other keyboards, but with a difference. Thanks to a built-in proximity sensor, the keys will only light up when your hands are near the keyboard. Admittedly it’s only a small feature, but it really highlights the attention to detail required to develop this keyboard. Of course, the key feature of the Logitech Craft is the Microsoft Dial-esque input dial on the top-left of the keyboard. The dial is completely contextual, and the functions will change depending on the app you’re using. This is done automatically for popular apps like Google Chrome, Photoshop and Illustrator, but it can also be set up manually via the Logitech Options app. Tapping the dial provides access to a range of functions, from volume control to brush size to tab switching. Whatever you need, the dial can provide it. The Logitech Craft is stunningly gorgeous and impressively practical, and is a must-have for all Mac power users, not just creatives. It costs $179 (currently on sale for $169.99)/£189 from Logitech. 8. Penclic KB3 – Most Comfortable Keyboard Pros Comfortable and ergonomic design Wireless with rechargeable batteries Works with iOS Cons Uses Micro-USB for charging Price When Reviewed: $99.50 Best Prices Today: $99.50 at Penclic Penclic is a Swedish accessory company with a specific focus on products that help reduce repetitive strain injury and other desk-related ailments. That means the KB3 has a firm focus on ergonomics, with a light key travel, comfortable spacing, full-sized keys, and a subtle gradient to the aluminium body. The KB3 is a similar size and style to Apple’s own Magic Keyboard, but opts for a more colourful design, the black body broken by orange and teal highlights to illustrate the various secondary key functions. Like the Magic Keyboard it’s wireless and rechargeable – though it uses Micro-USB – and is compatible with iOS. It also has the added benefit of working with Windows and Android in case you ever need to break out of the Apple ecosystem. It costs $109.99/£89.99. 9. Logickeyboard Final Cut Pro X Keyboard – Best For Video Editors Pros Features FCP editing commands printed on the relevant keys Keyboards are available for other apps such as Logic Pro X Cons Niche market – although it can be used as a standard keyboard Price When Reviewed: $124.90 Best Prices Today: $124.90 at LogicKeyboard Video-editing programs such as Apple’s Final Cut Pro X often use dozens of keyboard shortcuts to activate various editing tools and commands, and trying to remember all those shortcuts can be a real headache when you’re trying to get your work done in a hurry. Logickeyboard produces specialised keyboards designed for Final Cut and other creative applications. The basic design of the keyboard is very similar to Apple’s own keyboards, with a slimline design and aluminium casing, and a handy pair of USB ports for plugging in a mouse and other devices. It has all the same function keys as Apple’s keyboards, so you can control iTunes or adjust the brightness and volume. And, of course, it can be used as an ordinary keyboard for typing in Microsoft Word and other programs, and there’s a numeric keypad for data entry as well. However, it also has the most important Final Cut editing commands printed on the relevant keys, and the keys themselves are colour-coded for quick access. LogicKeyboard also makes similar keyboards for other apps, such as Apple’s Logic Pro X and Adobe’s After Effects. 10. SteelSeries Apex Pro Pros Impressive build quality. Smooth, comfortable mechanical keys. Includes wrist-rest. Cons Mac app needs an update. Expensive. Price When Reviewed: $199.99 Best Prices Today: $145.15 at Walmart$198.99 at Amazon$199.99 at Best Buy SteelSeries makes some excellent gaming gear, and I’ve long used its Aerox mouse and Arctis headphones with my office iMac for general office use as well as gaming. Its keyboards are more of a mixed bag, though. The Apex Pro is one of its top-of-the-range mechanical keyboards and is advertised as being Mac-compatible, and – like most keyboards – it works perfectly well as a basic QWERTY keyboard. However, expensive keyboards such as this tend to offer additional features too, and there’s one of those evil asterisks* tucked away at the bottom of the Apex Pro web page that states – “not all software features supported on macOS”. The company’s SteelSeries GG app hasn’t been updated for a while, and its support pages also state that ‘compatibility for Macs with Apple Silicon is limited’. Even so, the Apex still boasts some attractive features, not least of which is its impressive build quality. It’s a full-size wired keyboard that includes a row of Function keys, navigation keys and numeric keypad. The frame of the keyboard is made out of ‘aircraft grade’ aluminium which is very sturdy, and the mechanical keys have an extremely smooth action when typing. The rather hefty price tag also includes a wrist-rest as well. However, the limited Mac app means that the first few Function keys are unused, and I wasn’t able to get the GG app to assign my normal set of keyboard shortcuts to them (although I had better luck using the third-party HotKey app that is available for free on the Mac App Store). Other Function keys work normally, though, including F10 and F11 for activating Expose or showing the desktop. You can also use the special SteelSeries key to use additional commands with these keys, such as F11 to control the keyboard backlight as well. There’s also a handy volume dial on the top-right corner of the keyboard that allows you to quickly adjust or mute the volume. Other features remain frustratingly out of reach, though, including the small OLED screen that allows PC users to view additional features that are available within the SteelSeries app for Windows. The Apex Pro is certainly well designed, and SteelSeries does state that updates for the Mac app are on its ‘roadmap’, but at the moment it’s perhaps best suited to serious gamers who are prepared to put in some work to overcome those limitations. For more advice about accessories and software for your Mac, iPad or iPhone see all our Best Picks. Keyboards, Laptop Accessories, Mac03:53 pmDisney+ Launching Exclusive Marvel Immersive Story for Apple Vision Pro
An hour-long interactive and immersive Disney+ story is coming to the Apple Vision Pro in the near future, according to an announcement from Marvel Studios. The Disney+ original is connected to the "What If…? animated series and it will be released as a new app for the Vision Pro. What If…? reimagines events from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in unexpected ways, and with the Vision Pro experience, fans are able to step into the leading of an immersive story that transforms the space around them as they journey across realities. There are multiversal variants of key Marvel characters, chances to learn mystic arts, and an opportunity to harness the power of the Infinity Stones. Marvel says that users will “cross between augmented and virtual reality” while going through the narrative adventure, interacting with the world using their hands and eyes. The experience includes “breathtaking environments” of new and iconic MCU locations, with stunning visuals and support for spatial audio. There is no specific release date for “What If…? An Immersive Story,” but Marvel says that more information will be coming soon.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTags: Marvel, Disney PlusBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:52 pmIs it possible to receive parameters in app intent constructor before execute the ‘perform’? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs it possible to receive parameters in app intent constructor before execute the ‘perform’?
I'm trying to receive a parameter in my app intent struct constructor to perform an action using this parameter value, but the perform method executes before my own init being executed. By the way, the WidgetConfigurationIntent protocol forces me to have an empty init, even I already have my own constructor, so I need to […]03:51 pmDeals: Apple Watch Series 9 models $100 off today, plus AirTags, AirPods, and more
While pre-orders are now live at major online retailers for Apple’s new M4 iPad Pro, iPad Air, and Apple Pencil Pro, the deals are still rolling elsewhere this afternoon. Firstly, we are tracking straight up $100 price drops on Midnight, Silver, and Starlight Apple Watch Series 9 models. Those offers also join AirTag bundles at under $20 per tracker as well as a solid discount for folks who still pledge allegiance to Apple’s AirPods 2nd Gen. Everything is waiting below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…03:48 pmSMS Delivery Delays to DigiMobile Network in Spain
May 8, 08:48 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to DigiMobile Network in Spain. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.03:45 pmCases, keyboards and screen protectors are ready for 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air
A range of accessories are ready for the launch of the 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air. That includes rivals to Apple Magic Keyboard. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:35 pmTikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Bill Requiring Sale
TikTok parent company ByteDance today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to put a stop to the bill requiring TikTok to be sold off to a non-Chinese company in a matter of months, or face a U.S. ban. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act that passed in April requires ByteDance to divest its TikTok ownership within nine months, with the possibility of a three-month extension if a deal is in progress. If TikTok is not sold off, the bill will prevent app stores and companies in the U.S. from providing the TikTok app to users. As of now, TikTok will be forced to shut down on January 19, 2025. ByteDance calls the act "obviously unconstitutional," and says that there is no path for TikTok to continue operating in the United States. The 270-day timeline is "not possible," and even if it were, the company claims that the act is still an "extraordinary and unconstitutional assertion of power." If upheld, it would allow the government to decide that a company may no longer own and publish the innovative and unique speech platform it created. If Congress can do this, it can circumvent the First Amendment by invoking national security and ordering the publisher of any individual newspaper or website to sell to avoid being shut down. And for TikTok, any such divestiture would disconnect Americans from the rest of the global community on a platform devoted to shared content -- an outcome fundamentally at odds with the Constitution's commitment to both free speech and individual liberty. The lawsuit argues that the act violates the First Amendment, and it claims that "speculative and analytically flawed" concern over security and content manipulation is an insufficient reason for limiting the free speech of TikTok's 170 million U.S. users. ByteDance says that a U.S. TikTok platform would not be commercially viable because it would limit the pool of content, undermining "the value and viability of the U.S. TikTok business." ByteDance also claims that it would be technologically impossible to give the TikTok source code to a new owner because it would take years for new engineers to become familiar enough with the code to perform routine maintenance, plus the code would need to be rearchitected not to use ByteDance's software tools, which cannot be done in 270 days. The Chinese government has said that it will "firmly oppose" any effort to sell TikTok to a U.S. company, and China would need to approve a sale. China has no intention of allowing the TikTok recommendation engine to be divested. ByteDance has already moved U.S. data to servers owned by Oracle, but U.S. lawmakers do not feel that is enough to protect users. There are few U.S. companies that could afford to purchase TikTok, and the tech giants that could buy it would likely be restricted from doing so due to antitrust concerns. ByteDance is asking the court to issue a declaratory judgment that the act violates the U.S. Constitution, preventing the U.S. Attorney General from enforcing it.Tag: TikTokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:35 pmApple Vision Pro to receive exclusive Marvel immersive app: ‘What If…? An Immersive Story’ | 9 to 5 MacApple Vision Pro to receive exclusive Marvel immersive app: ‘What If…? An Immersive Story’
Today the Walt Disney Company announced it would be launching its “first-ever interactive Disney+ Original story coming exclusively to Apple Vision Pro.” What If…? An Immersive Story is described as a new app for Vision Pro that will enable an interactive mix of immersion, video, storytelling, and more. The app will connect to the Disney+ series, Marvel’s What If…? more…03:30 pmA top microphone needs a great audio interface [Setups]
The YouTuber behind today's MacBook Pro setup relies on a Shure SM7DB microphone and a Focusrite audio interface for sound quality. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:26 pmFlagship iPad head-to-head — M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Pro compared
After a year's gap, Apple has finally updated the iPad Pro, with a surprise M4 debut and OLED in the spotlight for 2024. Here's how the newest iPad Pro models compare against the previous generation.2024 iPad Pro with M4 [left], 2022 iPad Pro with M2 [right]The iPad was complete absent from 2023, with the only change being to add USB-C to the Apple Pencil. Instead, consumers had to purchase iPad Pro models that were introduced in October 2022.That one-year gap has given Apple time to make quite a few changes to its highest-tier tablet lineup. The result is its 2024 releases. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:20 pmApple Slammed By Users Over iPad Pro 'Crush' Ad
Less than 24 hours after Apple held a special event to unveil the new, record-thin (0.20 inch, the thinnest Apple device yet) iPad Pro with M4 chip inside, which the company says is optimized for AI, it is facing a loud and fast-spreading public backlash to one of its new marquee video advertisements promoting the device -- a spot called "Crush." VentureBeat: The video features a giant, industrial hydraulic press machine -- a device category famous for appearing in viral videos over the last decade-and-a-half -- literally pressing down upon and destroying dozens of other objects and creative instruments, from trumpets to cans of paint. The ad concludes with the press lifting to reveal these objects have somehow been transformed into a new iPad Pro. The metaphor and messaging is pretty obvious: the iPad Pro can subsume and replace all these older legacy instruments and technologies inside of it, and all in a more portable, sleek, and more powerful form factor than ever before. It's analogous to similar observations and advertisements other fans and creatives have made in the past about how PCs and smartphones replaced nearly all the individual gadgets -- stereo radios/boom boxes, journals, calculators, drawing pads, typewriters, video cameras -- of yore by offering many of their same core capabilities in a smaller, unified, more portable form factor. [...] People are revolted by the bluntness of Apple's metaphor, the destruction of beloved traditional instruments and objects which people hold in high esteem and affix intangible value to for their creative potential, and the overarching and perhaps unintentional messaging that Apple wants to literally flatten creativity and violently crush the creative tools of yesterday in favor of a multi-hundred dollar piece of luxury technology whose operating system and ecosystem of applications it tightly controls and restricts. Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:19 pmiPod Nano Makes Rare Appearance in Apple Ad for Thinner iPad Pro
The new iPad Pro has dethroned the iPod nano as Apple's thinnest device ever, and the company has promoted this feat in a nostalgic ad. In a video shared on TikTok and other social media platforms, Apple highlights the new 13-inch iPad Pro measuring only 5.1mm thick, compared to 5.4mm for the iPod nano. The model shown is a seventh-generation iPod nano, which was released in 2012. This new Apple ad is pic.twitter.com/WVpxaDSpiz— Aaron (@aaronp613) May 7, 2024 Apple discontinued the iPod nano in 2017, and this is the first time we have seen the device appear in an ad in quite some time. Even the 11-inch iPad Pro is now thinner than the iPod nano, as Apple explains:The new iPad Pro — the thinnest Apple product ever — features a stunningly thin and light design, taking portability to a whole new level. The 11-inch model is just 5.3 mm thin, and the 13-inch model is even thinner at a striking 5.1 mm, while both models are just as strong as the previous design. The 11-inch model weighs less than a pound, and the 13-inch model is nearly a quarter pound lighter than its predecessor — allowing pro users to extend their workflows in new ways and in more places.The new iPad Pro models are available to order now and launch May 15.Tag: Apple AdsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:19 pmApple's new iPad Pro benchmarks demonstrate impressive tablet AI performance
If a single set of M4 benchmarks can be believed, the new higher-end configurations of the iPad Pro have a lead on the MacBook Pro with M3 processor for AI tasks — but not by much.Apple's new iPad Pro A new benchmark for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with M4 and 10 cores has been posted to GeekBench overnight. In it, the assorted artificial intelligence workloads have perhaps been measured for the first time — but we're skeptical, considering that the benchmark appears to have been run on iOS 18.If accurate, the score of 9234 on the "Core ML Neural Engine Inference" for iPad Pro is decent. It is not the best from an Apple Product. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:16 pmApple TV+'s 'Ted Lasso' heads to Blu-ray on July 30
Fans of the Jason Sudeikis Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso" can now preorder Blu-ray and DVD boxed sets for the comedy show from Amazon.Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso"Ted Lasso" was a phenomenon for Apple TV+, but you can't watch it without the Apple TV+ subscription. Following rumors that a Blu-ray box set was on the way for all three seasons, it's now surfaced on Amazon.Titled "Ted Lasso: The Complete Series," the product listing reveals that fans can actually buy either the Blu-ray or DVD boxed sets as a pre-order. The release date for the boxed sets is listed as 30 July, 2024 for both versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:15 pmHere's How to Check Your iPhone's Battery Health
Earlier this year, Apple retested the batteries of its iPhone 15 models and updated its battery life claims for the entire series, suggesting that they offer better longevity than previously thought. Curious about the battery health of your iPhone 15? Here's how to check it. Apple in February 202403:15 pmToday in Apple history: 1997’s ‘MacBook Air’ weighed 4.4 pounds
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