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- 30 minutes agoShould I submit for AppStore review with known (minor) bug on iPadOS 16 & 17? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingShould I submit for AppStore review with known (minor) bug on iPadOS 16 & 17?
I found a nasty bug that is a blocker for some functionality of my app on iPadOS 16 & 17 but is ok on iPadOS18.2. The app is a particle editor and the bug only affects picking colors so is not blocking more than a tiny part of functionality. People start from template documents and […]37 minutes agoApple TV+ releases the first 8 minutes of ‘Severance’ Season 2 premiere
Apple TV+ on Monday released the first 8 minutes of the Season 2 premiere of "Severance." In “Severance,” Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:11 amAdaptive Layout for multiple devices
Hi guys, I am fresh developer here, I have developed an app that is compatible with iPhones only, I would love to know for multiple devices like iPhones, iPads with different sizes of screens, how do you guys design the layout? I have looked up on the internet, there are so many ways and it […]12:10 amGentler Streak improves health metrics and launches Activity Recap 2024
The year is almost over, but the team behind the popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak still had a few cards up their sleeve for 2024. The latest update to the app adds improvements to health metrics, as well as the long-awaited Activity Recap 2024. more…12:09 amGoogle issues its remedies proposal in antitrust case surrounding its search engine
As part of an ongoing antitrust case related to its search engine, Google has submitted proposed remedies responding to the court decision, including how Apple may be affected.Google has issued its remedies proposal in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit.Google has been the subject of multiple antitrust lawsuits since 2023, when it was accused of knowingly breaking antitrust laws. The DOJ said that the company was an illegal monopoly in the search market, and courts eventually agreed with this assessment in August of 2024. Now, Google has taken the next step, after which it plans to submit an appeal.Before Google can file an appeal, it's required to file a remedies proposal. The proposal outlines the steps Google could take in order to rectify the issues highlighted in the court's initial decision. The company has made it clear, however, that it's only submitting a remedies proposal as it's required by law. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsMonday December 2311:20 pmApple Sends Spyware Victims To Nonprofit Security Lab 'Access Now'
Since 2021, Apple has been sending threat notifications to certain users, informing them that they may have been individually targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. When victims of spyware reach out to Apple for help, TechCrunch reports, "Apple doesn't tell the targets to get in touch with its own security engineers." Instead, Apple directs them to the nonprofit security lab Access Now, "which runs a digital helpline for people in civil society who suspect they have been targets of government spyware." While some view this as Apple sidestepping responsibility, cybersecurity experts agree that Apple's approach -- alerting victims, directing them to specialized support, and recommending tools like Lockdown Mode -- has been a game changer in combating mercenary spyware threats. From the report: For people who investigate spyware, Apple sharing spyware notifications with victims represented a turning point. Before the notifications, "We were just like in the dark, not knowing who to check," according to Access Now's legal counsel Natalia Krapiva. "I think it's one of the greatest things that's happened in the sphere of this kind of forensic investigations and hunting of sophisticated spyware," Krapiva told TechCrunch. Now, when someone or a group of people get a notification from Apple, they are warned that something potentially anomalous is happening with their device, that someone is targeting them, and that they need to get help. And Apple tells them exactly where to get it, according to Scott-Railton, who said Access Now's helpline is the right place to go because "the helpline is able to do good, systematic triage work and support." Krapiva said that the helpline is staffed by more than 30 people, supported by others who work in other departments of the nonprofit. So far in 2024, Krapiva said Access Now received 4,337 tickets through the helpline. For anyone alerted by a notification, Apple tells those targets and victims of spyware to update their iOS software and all their apps. Apple also suggests the user switches on Lockdown Mode, an opt-in iOS security feature that has stopped spyware attacks in the past by limiting device features that are often exploited to plant spyware. Apple said last year that it is not aware of any successful spyware infection against someone who used Lockdown Mode. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:27 pmApple's updated M4 MacBook Air could arrive sooner than expected
Apple is set to have a busy spring with new iPads, iPhone SE 4, and M4 in MacBook Air, but those new MacBooks could come earlier according to a new rumor.M4 MacBook Air could arrive earlier in 2025 than initially expectedMountains of rumors indicate that Apple is set to announce a handful of products in early 2025. It seemed they would all release in close proximity, perhaps like the week of releases in October, but a new rumor indicates otherwise.According to an X post from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will announce new iPads, an iPhone SE, and M4-equipped MacBook Airs in early 2025. However, the MacBook Air update will be released earlier than the other products. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:23 pmScore a 15-inch MacBook Air for $1,099 in year-end price war
A MacBook Air price war continues as retailers vie for your year-end shopping dollars, with Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM marked down to $1,099 at Amazon and Best Buy through Christmas Eve.Save $200 on a MacBook Air 15-inch.You can snag the discounted $1,099 price at both Best Buy and Amazon, as both retailers duke it out for the lowest price on the standard 15-inch MacBook Air configuration. This M3 model features a 10-core GPU along with 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage. Normally $1,299, the $200 discount is substantial, especially considering Apple recently began including 16GB of RAM in the standard model over the previous 8GB.Buy for $1,099 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:00 pmSwap Siri for handy buttons with this old-school Apple TV remote
The Function101 Button Remote is an excellent and inexpensive Apple TV remote replacement that's made for old-school button-mashing. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:35 pmApple planning iOS 18.2.1 update with general bug fixes
Apple appears to be working on a minor update for its iPhone operating system, with different claims hinting towards the release of iOS 18.2.1 in the near future.Apple could release an iOS 18.2.1 update in the near future.Although iOS 18.3 was made available for developer testing on December 16, iOS 18.2 remains the latest release version of the operating system intended for the general public. Evidence of an upcoming iOS 18.2.1 update has appeared online since mid-December.iOS 18.2.1, expected to be little more than a simple bugfix update, was reportedly spotted by MacRumors in the site's analytics, though no details about a potential build number were provided. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:27 pmAsking dev who build iOS app, do you prototype?
Hello I have an idea about iOS app but as a dev, I have no clue how to use Figma and other design tools to "properly" design an app. I know how to build stuff so I could get it done on top of my head. But should I? Asking any dev in here if […]09:22 pmApple Vision Pro just got a planetarium, and it’s friggin’ awesome
Watching movies, shows, and all kinds of video is easily one of the top two best experiences Apple Vision Pro. visionOS-exclusive apps like Television and Theater exist for that reason. The latter app premiered in June with a live Apple exec interview in 3D to mark the occasion. Today Theater 2 has landed, and with it comes the best new thing I’ve experienced on Apple Vision Pro. more…09:13 pmWe have put together a giant collection of all the best iOS games and apps now on sale for the holidays | 9 to 5 MacWe have put together a giant collection of all the best iOS games and apps now on sale for the holidays
Every year just before the holidays just about all of the App Store’s top publishers put many of their best and most popular titles on sale for folks to enjoy at a discount over the Christmas break. Needless to say, with so many titles going on sale, some likely not worth your time, we like to gather all of the highlights we have rounded up over the past week or more into one handy list you can peruse at your leisure. Whether you’re looking to scoop up some new experiences to enjoy while you’re traveling to see family, waiting for the turkey, or just to stay occupied during your time off, head below for a closer look at some of our favorite iOS games and apps on sale for the holidays. more…09:06 pmNew MacBook Air Models With M4 Chip Expected to Launch 'Earlier' Than iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 | MacRumorsNew MacBook Air Models With M4 Chip Expected to Launch 'Earlier' Than iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11
Apple is rumored to have many product announcements planned for the first half of next year, including updated MacBook Air models, an iPad 11, an iPhone SE 4, the AirTag 2, updated iPad Air models, and potentially more. In a social media post today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that the iPad 11, iPhone SE 4, and updated iPad Air models will be coming in the "spring" next year. Notably, he said the updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M4 chip will be announced "earlier" than those other devices, but he did not provide a specific timeframe. This likely means that the updated MacBook Air models will be announced in a press release on the Apple Newsroom website at some point from January through March, whereas the other devices might be announced at Apple's usual spring event in March or April. Apple would be getting the minor MacBook Air update out of the way early. Apple earlier this month released macOS 15.2, and in doing so it accidentally confirmed new MacBook Air models coming next year. No major design changes have been rumored for the next MacBook Air, with only the M4 chip and other minor upgrades expected. Plausible new features could include a Center Stage camera, and an upgrade from Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 4 ports. Apple already updated the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini with M4 chip options a few months ago. Geekbench results showed that the M4 chip is up to around 25% faster than the M3 chip in terms of multi-core CPU performance.Related Roundup: MacBook AirTag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Neutral), 13" MacBook Air (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:30 pmApple's Apple Pay campaign raised $3 million for fight against AIDS
The annual Apple Pay donation campaign, which serves to help vulnerable communities affected by AIDS, has raised a total of $3 million in 2024.Apple has donated $3 million to fight AIDS worldwide.Apple has a long-standing partnership with the Global Fund, an organization that provides healthcare and distributes funding to people affected by HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis in developing nations. On December 1st of every year, Apple commemorates World AIDS Day with (PRODUCT)RED window displays and through the promotion of related books.The company raises more than just awareness, though, as it also holds a donation campaign, which aims to help communities affected by AIDS. The donation campaign is based on customer purchases from November 29 through December 8, as announced by Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:25 pmHalide 3.0 will focus on three new features, here’s what’s coming
Lux, the makers of pro camera apps Halide and Kino, have today outlined their plans for the next big update for Halide. Here are three new features in the works for Halide 3.0. more…08:05 pmDigital-safety advocates take aim at Apple’s App Store age ratings
Over a period of 24 hours, a report by the child safety advocacy nonprofits claims that in Apple's App Store, researchers found about 200… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:58 pmFour advantages iPhone 17 Air will have over the iPhone 17 Pro
Next year’s iPhone purchase decision will be especially tough for a lot of users. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max both have a lot going for them, but so too will the new iPhone 17 Air. Here are four advantages the iPhone 17 Air will have over the iPhone 17 Pro. more…07:30 pmiOS 18.2 adds a brand new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen
iOS 18.2 is now available to everyone. The update comes with big changes for iPhone users, including new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to the Find My app, and changes to the Photos app. After you update to iOS 18.2, you’ll see an entirely new app on your iPhone’s Home Screen: Image Playground. Here’s what it is… more…07:23 pmApple reportedly planning to launch iPad 11 in early 2025 with iPadOS 18.3
Apple has updated almost the entire iPad lineup this year, except for the entry-level model – which hasn’t been updated since 2022. However, it seems that the company is finally working on an updated version of the entry-level iPad as a source believes that the iPad 11 will be launched in early 2025. more…07:19 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays To Africell Network in Angola | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays To Africell Network in Angola
Dec 23, 11:19 PSTResolved - This is a duplicate incident and we already have an issue under investigation for SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Movicel & Africell network in Angola.Dec 23, 11:08 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Delays To Africell Network in Angola. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.07:18 pmMagSafe Monday: LISEN for Qi2 MagSafe delivers a nearly perfect travel charger
Finding the perfect travel charger can be challenging, but I may have one of the best. Enter the r, a 3-in-1 charging station that can fit in your back pocket. Designed with Apple users in mind, this charger is a game-changer for powering up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. more…07:09 pmQuestion about awaiting Tasks
I've got a class with an optional task that another function at some point will call class MyClass { taskA: Task<Void, Error>? func startTask() { taskA = Task { … } } } struct DownstreamView: View { … var taskFinished: Bool { taskA != nil } } My question is, at what point will `taskA` […]07:05 pmApple Pay Donation Campaign for World AIDS Day Raised $3 Million
(RED) today announced that the annual Apple Pay donation campaign raised a total of $3 million this year for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Apple's donation was capped at $3 million, so it reached that cap. "Thank you, Apple and Apple customers for hitting this incredible milestone and helping provide life-saving healthcare in vulnerable communities," said (RED). Last month, Apple announced that it would again donate $5 to The Global Fund for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store from November 29 through December 8. The Global Fund aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria throughout the developing world. Apple said its donation to the organization will continue to "help fund critical health programs that save lives." Apple runs this donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1 each year. Apple has supported The Global Fund for 18 years through its partnership with the (RED) brand, co-founded by U2 singer Bono. Apple offers some products in a (PRODUCT)RED color, and a portion of the proceeds from every one of these products sold by Apple goes to The Global Fund. Apple said it has raised more than $250 million to date. The number of Apple products available in (PRODUCT)RED has dwindled in recent years.Related Roundup: Apple PayTag: (PRODUCT)REDRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:03 pmLaunched AI voicemail app, not believing anyone would even download it 🚀 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLaunched AI voicemail app, not believing anyone would even download it 🚀
I have been working on a AI voicemail since may this year. Mostly to scratch my own itch. I decided to launch it anyway! Got more than 50 installs in the first 2 weeks, slightly more than android. Learning some hard lessons on not messing with production. submitted by /u/Human-Possession135 [link] [comments]06:39 pmDoes Apple provide a way for paid update to an app?
I have an app which has been around for a few years. I plan doing a full redesign and also code it in swift as the old one is in objective c. I also plan on adding the new widgets as the legacy widgets no longer work on iOS 18. Basically, the app is being […]06:16 pmiOS 18.2 just added a faster way to message Siri and ChatGPT
iOS 18.2 came packed with a lot of big and small changes. One smaller update that’s flown under the radar is a faster way to message Siri or ChatGPT. Here’s how it works. more…05:49 pmHow to Make the iOS 18 Photos App Suck Less
With iOS 18, Apple overhauled the Photos app, introducing a new, unified design that did away with the navigation bar and merged everything into a single screen. It marked the single biggest change to image management since the launch of the Photos app, and it's been controversial with some users. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. There's no returning to what the Photos app used to be unless Apple decides to roll back the changes, but there are a few tweaks that can be made to make it easier to get used to the new layout. First, if you haven't done so already, scroll down to the bottom of the Photos app and tap on Edit. From there, make sure all your most used Photos features are at the top of the app. In this section, you'll find Recent Days, Albums, People and Pets, Memories, and Pinned Collections. Pinned Collections is a little confusing because it's a second customizable interface that has many of the same options as the main app, but think of it as a folder in a folder. It can be useful to put up top and add your most accessed utilities to, such as screenshots or specific albums. You can rearrange the sections of your Photos app by dragging and dropping to reorder, plus you can hide any of the collections. If you don't want to see Featured Photos, Wallpaper Suggestions, or Trips, for example, you can uncheck those so they won't be listed in the app. If you don't like that redundant Pinned Collections section, you can hide that too. If you haven't spent a lot of time fussing with the Photos app, you might not know about the filters. In the full Library view, which you get to by swiping down, tapping on the arrows will show you the filters option. You can filter for photos, videos, edited images, screenshots, and favorites, or sort by recently added or date captured. There are also options to weed out screenshots and Shared With You images from your main photo library. The new Photos app isn't all bad. Search has improved quite a bit, and you can search for really specific parameters like "plants in Florida" or "Eric in a blue shirt." What do you think of the iOS 18 Photos app? Are you getting used to it? Let us know in the comments below.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tag: PhotosRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:43 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays to Telcell Network in Zimbabwe | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays to Telcell Network in Zimbabwe
Dec 23, 09:43 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Delays to Telcell Network in Zimbabwe. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.05:40 pmHow to share an AirTag with other people
Apple's wireless tracking tag isn't just for individuals. You can share an AirTag with up to five family members and friends. Here’s how. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:23 pmPopular Honey browser extension steals creator revenue, scams users, claims investigative video | 9 to 5 MacPopular Honey browser extension steals creator revenue, scams users, claims investigative video
Honey is a popular browser extension owned by PayPal that’s at the center of a big new controversy. As a new investigative video outlines, the extension that’s meant to save users money not only misses key discounts, but also intentionally redirects affiliate funds away from creators. more…04:45 pm‘Small upgrade, big difference’ [Setups]
MacBook Pro user finds right-angle and vertical USB-C cable adapters help quite a bit to clean up cable clutter. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:42 pm2024 Apple hardware: year in review
From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance reflect on Apple’s 2024 products, focused on all the product announcements from the past twelve months. From the lows of AirPods Max to the highs of M4 iPad Pro, and the mixed reception to Apple Vision Pro. We break it all down in our last episode of the year. And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about what we are most excited for in 2025 as rumors swirl for the iPhone 17 lineup and Apple’s deeper foray into the smart home. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. more…04:42 pmLast-minute deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro hits best price ever, AirPods Max $169 off, AirTags, MacBook stand, more | 9 to 5 MacLast-minute deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro hits best price ever, AirPods Max $169 off, AirTags, MacBook stand, more
While we are coming down to the wire now for holiday shipping, Best Buy has launched a surprise 48-hour flash sale with deals still arriving by tomorrow. And one of them is the best deal ever on the most affordable M4 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM at $300 off the list price. That offer joins up to $169 in savings on AirPods Max, ongoing 2024 lows on AirTags, a 50% price drop on Twelve South’s metal Curve SE MacBook stand, Bose and Sony headphones, plus even more. Scope it all out down below. more…04:38 pmWhat to Expect From iOS 19: All the Rumors So Far
iOS 19 is not expected to be announced until June 2025, but information about the software update is already starting to surface. Below, we recap the biggest iOS 19 rumors so far. More ChatGPT-Like Siri iOS 19 will introduce a "more conversational Siri" powered by "more advanced large language models," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. He said this upgrade will make Siri more like OpenAI's ChatGPT, allowing the assistant to "handle more sophisticated requests." Apple will likely unveil the revamped Siri when it unveils iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 next June, but Gurman said it will not be available until as early as spring 2026. That suggests the feature will be released as part of an iOS 19.4 update. In the meantime, iOS 18.2 added ChatGPT integration to Siri, and Gurman expects an integration with Google's Gemini to follow in a later update. And with iOS 18.4, Siri will gain on-screen awareness, deeper per-app controls, and a few other enhancements, but it will still not offer fully-fledged ChatGPT-like conversational abilities directly. Delayed Features Gurman revealed that some other features have been "postponed" until iOS 19.4. "I'm told that a larger-than-usual number of features scheduled for iOS 19 (beyond the new Siri) are already postponed until spring 2026 (when iOS 19.4 debuts)," he said. He did not provide any specific details about the features that are pushed back. Gurman attributed the delay to the gradual rollout of Apple Intelligence features between iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.4, which is preventing some Apple software engineers from moving on to iOS 19 development. In line with this information, an unnamed source within Apple told French website iPhoneSoft.fr that they are still working on iOS 18 development. Compatible iPhones According to French website iPhoneSoft.fr, iOS 19 will be compatible with any iPhone that is capable of running iOS 18, which would mean the following models: iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) The oldest devices in that list are the iPhone XS, iPhone XS, and iPhone XR, all of which were released in September 2018. Of course, some iOS 19 features will be unavailable on older iPhone models. If this report is accurate, it would be the second year in a row in which Apple did not drop support for any iPhone models with its major annual iOS release. iOS 18 is compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17 is. iOS 17 dropped support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Timing The first iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 betas should be released during WWDC 2025 next June, and the updates are likely to be released in September.Related Roundup: iOS 19This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:34 pmApple nears $4 trillion market value milestone
Fueled by investor enthusiasm for Apple's rollout of Apple Intelligence features, expected to boost iPhone, iPad, and Mac sales… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:31 pmIt’s Time to Move On from Bootable Backups
Adam Engst investigates how macOS 15.2 Sequoia introduced a bug in Apple Software Restore that breaks bootable backups of M-series Macs. He provides guidance for adapting your backup strategy to accommodate a world without bootable backups.04:27 pmMacs With M5 Chips Expected to Launch in This Order
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today outlined mass production timing for the M5 series of chips, which he expects to be used in both future Macs and Apple Intelligence servers. The rollout will likely begin next year. Kuo expects the standard M5 chip to enter mass production in the first half of 2025, followed by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the second half of the year. Then, he expects the M5 Ultra chip to enter mass production in 2026. So, nothing too surprising. The timeframes suggest that M5 Macs will launch in a similar order as M4 Macs. Apple will likely update the MacBook Pro lineup with M5 series chips in October next year, and the MacBook Air should receive the M5 chip in the first half of 2026. Apple is likely to update the Mac Studio and Mac Pro later in 2026, or in 2027. It is unclear if the iMac and Mac mini will be updated next year, as those models are not always updated annually. M4 Macs have rolled out in a similar manner so far. Apple updated the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini with the M4 series of chips in October, and the MacBook Air is expected to be updated by the end of March next year. Mac Studio and Mac Pro models with M4 Max and/or M4 Ultra chips are expected to launch in mid-to-late 2025. As previously rumored, Kuo said M5 series chips will be manufactured with TSMC's third-generation 3nm process, known as N3P. That will result in the usual year-over-year performance and power efficiency improvements over the M4 series of chips. Apple Intelligence servers are currently powered by the M2 Ultra chip, and they are expected to start using M4 series chips next year. Beyond that, Kuo said Apple will eventually switch to high-end, server-grade M5 chips that are better suited for artificial intelligence inferencing. He said these chips will also be manufactured with the N3P process, offer improved thermal performance, and have a separated CPU and GPU design. Related Roundups: MacBook Air, Mac ProTags: M5, Ming-Chi KuoBuyer's Guide: 13" MacBook Air (Caution), Mac Pro (Neutral)Related Forums: MacBook Air, Mac ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:24 pmToday in Apple history: Apple invents ‘slide to unlock’
On December 23, 2005, Apple filed a patent application for its iconic "slide to unlock" gesture for the iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:23 pmiPhone 18 Pro expected to have a variable aperture camera system
Apple's rumored iPhone 18 Pro camera update has surfaced again, with the use of a variable aperture wide-angle lens expected to offer improved depth of field effects in photography.The rear cameras of a Pro-tier iPhoneThe iPhone 17 was rumored in July to gain a variable aperture system, which can change the way photographers use an iPhone for shooting images. Now, an analyst has doubled down on his own claim that it is a feature expected for the iPhone 18 Pro.In a Monday post by TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo covering multiple Apple rumors, Kuo slips in a small element about the iPhone 18 Pro. It is declared that the iPhone 18 Pro's wide camera will be upgraded to use a variable aperture in 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:16 pmApple M5 processor might put in an early appearance
Get the latest on the upcoming Apple M5 processor: a leaked roadmap reveals when to expect each of the new versions. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:12 pmThis one new feature might finally bring me back to the Mac in 2025
I’ve used an iPad Pro as my primary computer for years, despite occasionally testing the waters with the Mac. For various reasons, I’ve always stuck with the iPad, but one new feature Apple just shipped might finally be the thing that gets me back to the Mac in 2025. more…04:00 pmPrice drop: Block ads and data trackers forever with this top-rated service
Snag a lifetime subscription to the AdGuard family plan. The iOS and Mac ad blocker also protects your privacy on Android and PC. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:57 pmM5 Pro may separate out GPU and CPU for new server-grade performance
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple will move away from its current processor designs that keep the CPU and GPU cores on the same chip — and see a performance gain.TSMC has just announced an all-new chip production process called "A16"One of the reasons for Apple Silicon's speed over the previous Intel processors has been that each M-series chip has been a single unit. This System-on-a-Chip (SoC) idea cuts bottlenecks by having all the processor's elements together on one chip package.According to Kuo, however, Apple is going to change this for the M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra. Only the M5 will remain as a single unit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:49 pmApple's smart home plan, 18.3 changes, & xBloom smart coffee maker review on HomeKit Insider | AppleInsiderApple's smart home plan, 18.3 changes, & xBloom smart coffee maker review on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your hosts talk through even more smart home rumors from Apple, talk about the new 18.3 releases, and review the xBloom smart coffee maker.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week on AppleInsider we rounded up all of the most recent Apple rumors for the smart home and tried to put them into a timeline and strategy that makes sense. We revisited that here on the podcast.We then walked through the newly-released beta updates for developers, including iOS 18.3 and tvOS 18.3. 4th updates have minor smart-home related changes, including support for robotic vacuum cleaners. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:40 pmiPhone Sizes Change Next Year: What to Know
This year, Apple tweaked iPhone 16 Pro screen sizes to make them bigger than 2023's iPhone 15 Pro models, and next year we are also expecting a change in the size of the displays in the iPhone 17 lineup. Here's what we know. Standard iPhone 17 Apple could introduce a new display size for the standard iPhone 17 model in 2025. The iPhone 17 could measure in at 6.3 inches, up from 6.1 inches, which would make it the same size as the current iPhone 16 Pro. At 6.3 inches, it would be in between the size of the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus. However, next year there may be only one non-Pro model in Apple's lineup (see below). iPhone 17 Plus – iPhone 17 Air Rumors suggest that Apple plans to eliminate the Plus model in 2025 due to subpar sales and replace it with a slimmed down iPhone 17 that could come with an "iPhone Air" moniker. While the iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch display, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to fall somewhere between the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in size. Separate rumors have targeted 6.55 inches, 6.6 inches, and 6.65 inches as the display size that Apple has settled on, which would make it smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but larger than the 17 Pro. iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max Apple is currently not expected to change the size of its Pro models next year, having already tweaked them this year in the iPhone 16 series. That means the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max should measure roughly 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. However, according to The Information, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have "significant design changes" that go beyond display size. These changes are said to include the use of aluminum for the frame instead of titanium, a half-aluminum, half-glass backing rather than an all-glass back, and a rectangular camera bump. iPhone 16 Models (2024) iPhone 17 Models (2025) iPhone 16: 6.1 inches iPhone 17: 6.3 inches iPhone 16 Plus: 6.7 inches iPhone 17 Air: 6.5-6.6 inches iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3 inches iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3 inches iPhone 16 Pro Max: 6.9 inches iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9 inches New Display Technology 120Hz ProMotion Across the Lineup Apple intends to expand ProMotion to all iPhone models in 2025, allowing all models to ramp up to a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and video content when necessary. Previously, only "Pro" models in Apple's iPhone lineup have had the feature. Notably, ProMotion would also enable the display on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 "Air" to ramp down to a more power-efficient refresh rate as low as 1Hz, allowing for an always-on display that can show the Lock Screen's clock, widgets, notifications, and wallpaper even when the device is locked. More Power-Efficient Screens A recent unconfirmed rumor suggests that Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models may feature a new display technology known as Low-Dielectric TEE (Transmission Electrically Enhanced). The term likely refers to the use of materials with a low dielectric constant in the display's thin-film encapsulation (TFE). While it's not yet clear what this specific innovation offers, incorporating low-dielectric materials can in general reduce signal interference and energy loss, leading to more efficient power usage and potentially longer battery life. Scratch Resistant Anti-Reflective Display The iPhone 17 will feature an anti-reflective display that is more scratch-resistant than Apple's Ceramic Shield found on iPhone 15 models, according to one rumor. The outer glass on the iPhone 17 is said to have a "super-hard anti-reflective layer" that is "more scratch-resistant." It's not clear whether Apple is planning to adopt the Gorilla Glass Armor that Samsung uses in its Galaxy S24 Ultra, but the description of Corning's latest technology matches the rumor. That said, it's worth keeping in mind that the new iPhone 16 Pro models have the latest-generation Ceramic Shield, which has an advanced formulation that is 2x tougher than glass on any other smartphone, according to Apple. Smaller Dynamic Island Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a significantly narrower Dynamic Island, thanks to the device's adoption of a smaller "metalens" for the Face ID system, claims Haitong's Jeff Pu. While a traditional iPhone camera has curved lenses that redirect light towards the image sensor, a metalens is a thin and flat lens with microscopic patterns etched onto it that can focus light more precisely. Assuming this results in a narrowed Dynamic Island, it would be the first time that Apple has changed the feature since it debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022. iPhone Models Past: Notable Size Changes The Original iPhone to iPhone 4S (2007-2011): The first iPhone, launched in 2007, featured a 3.5-inch screen, a size that Apple maintained up to the iPhone 4S. This screen size was considered quite large at the time compared to many contemporary phones. iPhone 5 to iPhone 5S/SE (2012-2016): With the iPhone 5, Apple increased the screen size to 4 inches. This change addressed the growing consumer trend towards larger screens, allowing for an improved viewing experience while maintaining a comfortable grip. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (2014): A significant change came with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, featuring screen sizes of 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches respectively. This move was a response to the burgeoning market of larger smartphones or "phablets." It marked Apple's foray into a segment that competitors like Samsung had been capitalizing on. iPhone X (2017): With the introduction of the iPhone X in 2017, Apple shifted to a new design paradigm, reducing bezels and introducing notch-based displays. The iPhone X had a 5.8-inch screen, which was a middle ground between the two previous sizes. iPhone XR (2018): The iPhone XR retained the new design profile as the iPhone X but upped the display size to 6.1 inches. iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019): The iPhone 11 Pro Max was the first "Max" model Apple released, featuring a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display, making it larger than any previous iPhone model. iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020): The iPhone 12 Pro Max featured a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display, making it once again the largest iPhone ever at the time of its release. iPhone 12 mini & iPhone 13 mini (2020-2021): The iPhone 12 mini was introduced in 2020, and marked the first time since the original iPhone SE that Apple released a new model specifically designed to be smaller and more compact. Featuring a 5.4-inch screen, it catered to users who preferred smaller, more manageable phones that could be easily used with one hand. The iPhone 13 mini continued the trend, however reports and market analysis indicated that the overall demand for such a device was relatively low compared to Apple's larger models, and Apple has not replicated the option in iPhone lineups since. iPhone 15 Pro to iPhone 16 Pro (2023-2024): Apple this year introduced the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring larger displays of 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. Up from the 6.1 and 6.7-inch respective sizes of the previous iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max models, the current devices also boast thinner bezels, enhancing the viewing experience without significantly increasing the device's overall size. What do you think about Apple's expected iPhone 17 size changes? Share your thoughts in the comments.Related Roundup: iPhone 17This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:38 pmRay-Ban Meta smart glasses could get a display next year
Ray-Ban Meta have been the most successful smart glasses to date, offering an appealing mix of features in a form factor which is visually indistinguishable from normal sunglasses. So far, all of the AI functionality, notifications, and messaging features have relied on the glasses reading things to you through integrated speakers, but a new report says a future model will get a display, and that it could launch as early as next year … more…03:27 pmApp Store age ratings process isn't enough, say child safety organizations
Apple's age rating system in the App Store is not doing enough to protect children, a report claims, after a day's worth of research found a high proportion of apps deemed acceptable to children actually posed a risk.App Store iconApple has various systems and mechanisms in place to make the use of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac relatively safe for children. Parental controls can limit what age ranges of apps are usable on a child's device, among other features.However, for those restrictions to actually be useful, the apps themselves have to be rated correctly. In a joint report from the Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action, it seems that the ratings aren't doing enough. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:16 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays to Telefonica in Chile | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays to Telefonica in Chile
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Is it possible and what do we need to do to change the name on the appstore to display the new company name? What else do we need to update? submitted by /u/frigiz [link] [comments]03:03 pmM5 Pro chip could separate CPU and GPU in ‘server grade’ chips
One of the key elements of Apple’s A-series and M-series chips is the System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design which tightly integrates all the components within a single package. This includes both CPU and GPU. But a new report suggests that the M5 Pro chip may take a different approach of having more separated CPU and GPU in order to improve performance and boost production yields … more…03:00 pmThe best app to convert video to MP4 and compress 4K video on Mac
VideoProc Converter lets you convert videos to MP4, MOV and other universally supported formats that work seamlessly across Apple and Windows devices.Easily convert videos, audio files and DVDs with Video Proc Converter - Image credit: DigiartyFor Mac users, dealing with unsupported video formats or oversized files can be frustrating. File types like WMV, AVI, or MKV may not play natively on macOS, while large 4K or 8K ProRes videos often cause stuttering playback or make sharing and uploading difficult.The solution? For compatibility issues, convert your video to MP4, MOV, or any other universally supported format that works seamlessly across Macs, smartphones, PCs and smart TVs. MP4 is also perfect for streaming and sharing on YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo. Continue Reading on AppleInsider02:53 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to 9Mobile in Nigeria | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to 9Mobile in Nigeria
Dec 23, 06:53 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to 9Mobile in Nigeria. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.02:25 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with Historical Reporting not available for Flex users of customers with enabled Flex Insights. | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with Historical Reporting not available for Flex users of customers with enabled Flex Insights.
Dec 23, 06:25 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Flex Insights. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.02:24 pmiPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Be More Like DSLR Camera With This Upgrade
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are still nearly two years away from launching, a new feature has already been rumored for the devices. In a blog post today, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated that the main rear camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models will offer variable aperture, which would be a first for the iPhone. The main camera refers to the 48-megapixel Fusion camera, which was also known as the Main or Wide camera on older iPhone models. With variable aperture, users would be able to control the amount of light that passes through the camera's lens and reaches the sensor. The main camera on iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro models have a fixed aperture of ƒ/1.78, and the lens is always fully open and shooting with this widest aperture. With the iPhone 18 Pro models, users would be able to manually change the aperture, according to this rumor. Variable aperture is typically a capability seen on professional DSLR/mirrorless cameras from the likes of Sony and Canon. Kuo first made this claim last month. Today, he added that Dutch manufacturer BE Semiconductor will supply assembly equipment for the aperture blades, which is the mechanical part that would control how much light passes through the lens. A variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro models should provide users with greater control over depth of field, which refers to how sharp a subject appears in the foreground compared to the background. However, given that smartphones have smaller image sensors due to physical size restraints, it is unclear exactly how meaningful this improvement would be. This rumor will likely evolve over time. Kuo did not say if iPhone 18 Pro models will be getting a larger sensor, but such an upgrade would pave the way for meaningful improvements to depth of field. Apple already offers Portrait mode, which artificially makes the background look more blurry behind a person or other subject in a photo. A larger image sensor would enable that "bokeh" effect more naturally on iPhone 18 Pro models. Variable aperture was previously rumored for at least one iPhone 17 model, but Kuo believes the feature is slated for iPhone 18 Pro models instead. iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to launch in September 2026.Tags: iPhone 18, Ming-Chi KuoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:24 pmKuo reiterates variable aperture lens coming to iPhone 18, not 17
There have been consistent reports that we can expect a future iPhone to offer a variable aperture lens within a year or two, but there’s been disagreement about whether the new feature will launch in the iPhone 17 or iPhone 18. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said the major camera upgrade was coming to the iPhone 18, while The Information pointed instead to the iPhone 17. Kuo has now doubled-down on his earlier prediction … more…02:00 pmApple looks to make a splash in 2025 with AI-infused smart home devices
In 2025, the smart home represents a significant opportunity for Apple, which is expected to launch an AI-powered smart home hub… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmWhat to expect from the Mac in 2025
The Mac seems primed for a slow and steady 2025. The MacBook Air will get bumped to M4 and the MacBook Pros will debut the M5 lineup. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:34 pmAn Apple smart doorbell would be a sure-fire winner – for all of us
A report over the weekend suggested an Apple smart home doorbell with support for Face ID is in development. It follows an earlier report of an Apple smart home camera next year. While it could be argued that both are commodity products, and that Apple’s most important contribution is the HomeKit platform rather than the hardware, there seems little doubt about the opportunity here … more…12:54 pmFinally got my first app in full SwiftUI
When I started a year ago, I have never done an app in SwiftUI let alone anything complicated in UIKit. I was mostly doing Android 10 years back and only recently picked up Flutter. Kinda moved to an architect role without much coding at all. But when we decided that we needed native iOS, the […]12:48 pmDo you use Git?
Why or why not? Git submitted by /u/Otherwise-Rub-6266 [link] [comments]12:15 pmApp Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids, says report
Even a brief review of the App Store revealed more than 200 “risky or inappropriate” apps rated as ok for children, according to a new report. They had collectively notched up more than 550 million downloads. Two child safety groups say that more than 25% of the child-rated apps they reviewed gave cause for concern, suggesting that the total number of problematic apps is very much higher … more…11:50 amX Announces Major Price Increases for Ad-Free Premium Plus Tier
X (Twitter) has announced a big jump in pricing for its Premium Plus subscription tier, with monthly rates in the US jumping from $16 to $22, representing a 37.5% increase. The annual subscription cost will also rise from $168 to $229. The price changes took effect on December 21, 2024, with new subscribers paying the higher rates immediately. Existing Premium Plus subscribers will maintain their current pricing until January 20, 2025, after which the new rates will apply on their next billing cycle. The price hikes vary significantly by region, with some markets seeing particularly steep increases. In Nigeria, the monthly subscription cost has surged by over 365%, while Turkish users face a 156% increase. European subscribers will see their monthly rates rise from €16 to €21, and Australian users will need to pay $35 AUD, up from $26 AUD. A full list of new pricing by country is available here. X justified the price increase by highlighting several Premium Plus features, including a completely ad-free experience and enhanced access to the platform's Grok AI capabilities. The company also emphasized that the higher subscription fees will support its creator revenue sharing program, which now focuses on rewarding content quality and engagement rather than ad views. The basic X subscription tier remains unchanged at $3 per month. It's the largest price increase for US subscribers on Premium Plus since Elon Musk acquired the platform in 2022.Tag: TwitterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:31 amNew iPad Expected to Ship With iPadOS 18.3 in Spring 2025
Apple plans to release an entry-level iPad 11 in the spring and iPadOS 18.3 will be pre-installed on the shipped devices, according to a source with a proven track record for upcoming Apple software updates. Several reports in the last few months have suggested Apple is developing an 11th-generation iPad that is scheduled to be released around the same time as a new iPhone SE 4 and iPad Air in the spring. Today's source adds weight to the evidence. Apple is expected to release iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 in late January or early February, which would be time enough for the company to get the latest software on new devices for shipping around March. Rumors of new features are thin on the ground, but today's source believes rumors that the low-cost iPad will include Apple's upcoming custom 5G modem. which will also be introduced in the iPhone SE and iPhone 17 Air in 2025. Apple's modem chip will be capable of theoretical 5G download speeds of up to 4Gb/s, which is slower than Qualcomm's modems in current phones. The chip will not support the fastest mmWave 5G, and will instead be limited to sub-6GHz 5G. Meanwhile, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said that the device will likely support Apple Intelligence, which suggests the iPad 11 will have a newer A-series chip compared to the iPad 10, and at least 8GB of RAM. Apple released the iPad 10 in October 2022 with the A14 Bionic chip. Gurman has also said Apple is working on a new Magic Keyboard accessory for the low-cost iPad and/or the iPad Air which is expected to come out by the middle of 2025. Apple has seeded the first betas of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, but there's no word yet on what's included. What we do know is that Apple is still working to roll out Apple Intelligence features. iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 include Image Playground, Genmoji, and Siri ChatGPT integration, but there are still new Siri functions that are slated for release next year. We could see updates to Siri with iOS 18.3, and the features Apple has in development include personal context, on-screen awareness, and the ability to do more in and between apps.Related Roundup: iPadBuyer's Guide: iPad (Caution)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 amApple’s smart home push could include an Amazon Ring killer
Macworld After largely ignoring the smart home for years, Apple is poised to make a grand entrance in 2025. Rumors claim Apple is gearing up to launch a new iPad-like home controller in 2025 as well as smart home-centric updates to the HomePod mini and Apple TV. And now there’s a new rumored product on the way: a smart video doorbell. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, writing in its latest Power On newsletter, Apple has “nother home device in the works that hasn’t been reported before: a smart doorbell with advanced facial recognition that wirelessly connects to a deadbolt lock.” He explains that the doorbell would automatically unlock by scanning a user’s face, just like an iPhone. Video doorbells aren’t exactly new or innovative, but one with facial recognition most certainly is. The technology isn’t without its security issues—aside from spoofing the system an intruder could gain entry by forcing a face scan against a user’s will—but Apple has plenty of time to work out solutions. Gurman says the accessory is “still in the early stages” and won’t ship “before the end of next year at the soonest.” The video doorbell market is dominated by Amazon Ring, and there are only a handful of doorbells that support HomeKit, including the popular Aqara G4 Doorbell. Apple offers HomeKit Secure Video for HomeKit-compatible video doorbells that brings end-to-end encryption. Apple is also rumored to be making an indoor/outdoor security camera as it seeks to build out an array of accessories that tap into HomeKit and Apple Intelligence.11:02 amCurrency Converter for Apple Watch
Hi everyone, A month ago, I got my first Apple Watch, and I immediately fell in love with it. That’s when I decided to focus on developing specifically for Apple Watch. For my first project, I chose to create a Currency Converter app because I already had a similar app […]10:56 amBest Date Picker Library?
What is best Date Picker library that you use ? I am looking for a date picker that allows multiple selection, range selection, horizontal and vertical scrolling. submitted by /u/Rundown_Codger [link] [comments]10:30 amApple’s most forgotten product is still its best stocking stuffer
Macworld Apple is famously good at making customers excited about its new releases, but that doesn’t mean the company applies its powers of persuasion to all products equally. As I plan to discuss further in this column next week, excellent-value offerings like the 4th-gen AirPods and the new Mac mini sometimes slip by almost unnoticed while the marketing machine shines its spotlight on costlier alternatives. Occasionally you get hints of favoritism. One product that no longer appears to have Apple’s full and enthusiastic support is the HomePod. Everything seemed so promising at the start: a cool new product for an exciting new market, a great design and superb sound quality, and all of it accessible from anywhere in the home thanks to the reliable and intuitive assistance of… Siri. Oh dear. Whether because of Siri’s failings or not, things went wrong. Sales evidently weren’t good enough, and after launching a cheaper (and also very nice) mini model, Apple made the hard decision and killed off the full-sized HomePod. That, we assumed, was that. Until it wasn’t. It’s hard to feel confident in a product when the maker stops selling it for almost two years, before slinking back with a second version that looks exactly like and fails to solve any major problems with the first. And when the product doesn’t seem to have evolved at all in the seven years since it came out, having never given the impression of understanding the smart speaker market or the fact that a (very good) speaker with bad voice controls won’t really cut it in 2025. In 2025, in fact, the HomePod may get with the times. Most importantly it needs a better voice assistant, and that means one thing: Apple Intelligence. If we get a new HomePod with the hardware to run Apple’s AI platform, that could mean a Siri that plays the correct track more often than not: a Siri, in other words, that knows its arias from its Elbow. And once you’ve got that, any further upgrades–a functional display, for example–would be merely icing on the cake. But if this suggests that I don’t like the current HomePod, I had better correct that assumption. Call me sentimental but I am very fond of the HomePod, as erratic and old-fashioned as it undoubtedly is. I love the way it looks and the way it sounds, and after years of practice, I’ve learned to work around the flaws of its control system without getting angry more than two or three times a week. As for the mini… well, it might just be the best Christmas gift you can buy in the Apple store right now. At $99/£99 and available in a range of stunning colors that are inexplicably denied to buyers of the full-size model (I recommend the orange), the HomePod mini is a brilliantly affordable way to brighten a room and fill it with beautiful audio. The bass punch doesn’t quite live up to its larger sibling, but the audio quality is nevertheless superb for the size and price. It’s easy to set up, and the physical design means you can easily move it from room to room as the fancy takes you. It’s just a really nice thing. Or a pair of things, if you can afford to buy two and set them up in glorious stereo. (Please do.) Christmas, after all, is the time when we remember those less fortunate than ourselves, the neglected members of society who have fallen through the cracks. The HomePod mini may have been forgotten by its maker, but there’s still time for you to find a place in your home for one of these noble creatures. Merry Christmas! Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Looking ahead to 2025: End of year special! Here are 5 exciting products that will shape Apple’s 2025–and beyond. iPhone in 2025: The upgrades we’ve been waiting for are finally coming. The Mac in 2025: Small updates and big hopes. In 2025, even Pro users will want Apple’s cheapest devices. Apple has big plans for the smart home in 2025. Trending: Top stories Apple’s 2024 full of surprises set up an unpredictable future. The iPhone is doomed because Apple Intelligence isn’t smart enough. Your iPhone is now integrated with ChatGPT–here’s how to use it. Podcast of the week With 2024 closing, it’s time to look forward to 2025. What could we see from Apple in the new year? That’s coming up in the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast! You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner Frost Punk 2 review: When the snowman brings the snow. Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition review: Veteran AirPlay speaker gets even better sound quality. OWC Envoy Ultra review: Super-fast Thunderbolt 5 storage. Best antivirus for Mac 2025: Top security software compared. The rumor mill The rumors of a gigantic foldable iPad make no sense. Abracadabra! Apple is working on a new Magic Mouse with proper charging. Software updates, bugs, and problems The first iOS update of 2025 is already in testing. That’s right: iOS 18.3 is now in beta! And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, or Twitter for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.10:00 amApple Intelligence reads Signal messages on newer iPhone models, privacy concerns cited
Not every major product is released without issues, but this is a privacy-related mess/kerfuffle Apple probably would have liked to avoid. The Houston Chronicle has reported that Apple Intelligence can currently read encrypted Signal messages on under iOS 18.1 iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models. Signal users looking to keep their content from being read […] Source09:15 amIceWhale Technology ZimaCube Pro review: Fast 10GBe network storage with a local twist
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Six HDD bays plus four-slot NVMe adapter for high capacity Fast Intel Core 5 1235U CPU Good storage and web performance Runs Docker apps and virtual machines over HTML Cons Sparse documentation Problematic NVMe RAID Thunderbolt connection uses an ethernet bridge Our Verdict We can’t think of a more versatile, large-capacity NAS box than the 10Gbe ZimaCube Pro. And it supports Thunderbolt ethernet for even faster performance. But it’s a tad pricey and we ran into some bugs with the NVMe in RAID. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$1,099 Best Prices Today: ZimaCube Pro Personal Cloud Retailer Price Zima Store Online $109 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If you’re looking for a dainty wallflower of a storage box, skip this review. If you’re looking for a large-capacity network-attached storage (NAS) box to provide ton of storage space as well as run web apps, read on. The ZimaCube is a cube-shaped (duh!), 6-bay server/storage enclosure that can function both over 10Gbe and Thunderbolt 4 port via an ethernet bridge. The handsome box measures approximately 8.75-inches deep, by 8.75 inches tall, by 9.5-inches wide–no, it’s not a perfect cube. Cubular? Cubist? All six SATA drive bays are 3.5-inch, housing six non-locking, easily-removal trays. The ZimaCube Pro’s drive bays and 4-slot M.2 adapter are revealed. Note that the 3.5-inch trays don’t use quick-change, pop-out rails, you must use the provided screws to install drives. Smaller, finer-threaded screws are also provided for SATA SSDs. There is what appears to be a seventh bay to the right. Technically it is and is referred to in the ZimaCube documentations as the seventh bay. However, it uses a different connector that mates with the provided single 4-slot PCIe M.2/NVMe adapter card. Said adapter is held in place by a captive thumb screw for easy removal. The ZimaCube Pro’s 4-slot M.2 NVMe adapter tray populated with four different 2TB NVMe SSDs. The bays are covered by a magnetically attached face plate. Directly above it are two Type-A 3.0 USB ports (5Gbps), a 5Gbps Type-C port, 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, and a quick copy button that immediately copies data from attached thumb drives and the like. The back of the box is home to a single 10Gbps ethernet port, twin 2.5Gbps ethernet ports, two Type-A 2.0 USB ports, two Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports (without the identifying logo), as well as both DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 ports for attaching displays. To the left of the Thunderbolt 4 ports are the power jack and a pinhole reset button. The back of the ZimaCube Pro with its port array and power jack. As you might guess, a server running a 10-core I5, with up to six HDDs and four NVMe SSDs like the ZimaCube ships with beefy power support: 19-volts and 11.58 amps to be specific. That should handle any drives you throw in the ZimaCube easily. IceWhale didn’t provide any instructions on how to visit the interior of the unit. The lack of granular documentation was my least favorite thing about the ZimaCube Pro. Consequently, I simply started removing bolts. Fortunately, my first four choices (IceWhale “thoughtfully” uses hexagonal types) at the top of the unit allowed me up to pop the top to see the two half-height PCIe slots. You can add just about anything Linux has a driver for. The interior of the ZimaCube Pro. We love the beefy CPU fan. It’s difficult to see the M.2 slot, but it’s just below and to the left of said fan. I was also able to view the populated M.2 slot. There’s another underneath, but it’s quite difficult to insert an SSD into. So difficult to both see and access that I asked the company if that was indeed what it was before proceeding. ZimaCube Pro: Price The ZimaCube Pro is $1,099 with the 16GB of DRAM that we tested, and $1,249 with 64GB of memory. That’s a pretty reasonable upgrade price (unlike a certain famous company that charges far more than upgraded components are worth). If you’re going to run virtual machines or Docker apps, go for the 64GB. On the other hand, if you’re simply going for lots of storage via NAS, you might be able to get away with the $699 non-Pro version of the ZimaCube with a slower Intel N100 CPU, only 8GB of memory, and no Thunderbolt ethernet. It’s also 2.5Gbe only, so expect performance to top out at around 250MBps. ZimaCube Pro: Ease of set up IceWhale provides a utility that makes finding and accessing the ZimaCube a piece of cake, though it involves some guess work. Again, the lack of granular documentation meant no reference to a default username and password. I recommend installing the utility and have it open the web interface, then follow the prompts to create a new username and password with which to log on. After you’re fully logged on via the web interface, you can define any RAID arrays or single volumes you want using the storage utility. It worked well in my hands-on but sometimes required a reboot before array deletions would register. Most users won’t make as many changes as I did during testing. Beyond that, accessing the ZimaCube locally is just like mounting any other network resource, whether via 10Gbe or Thunderbolt ethernet bridge. Create shared folders via the web interface using the Files app, locate the ZimaCube in network locations, log on, and open said shared folders. ZimaCube Pro: Network-attached storage interface NAS boxes, at least those with display ports, can be used as the computer they actually are, if you attach a keyboard and monitor. However, as mentioned, they are typically configured and employed remotely via an HTML interface and accessed using a web browser. It’s much like using Teamviewer, RustDesk, etc. to control another computer remotely. The image of the Zima interface below is from my browser. The main page of the ZimaCube Pro’s HTML interface. Modern NAS is capable of much more than their original purpose of simply serving up files. IceWhale implements a rather large array of browser-based apps that cover a wide spectrum of utility. They’re all available from an app store, though I missed a search function to browse them by function. Media servers include Plex, Emby, Swingmusic, and Jellyfin. There’s the Handbrake video encoder and Calibre-Web for reading ebooks. Bittorrent/download clients include Transmission, qBittorrent, and Gospeed. Backup is represented by Duplicati, and Resilio Sync. I’ve only mentioned the better-known applications; there are others. I was most enticed by the ZVM app which allows you to run virtual machines and comes with a demo of Windows 10 you can run. The ZimaCube Pro’s VM app starts up with Windows 10 installing itself. This comes pre-loaded. Docker is nicely integrated into the system with an option in the app store to add containerized applications, though there’s not a lot of hand-holding in the process. As with much of the ZimaCube, a fairly high geek IQ or a zeal for learning Linux and Linux apps is helpful. Linux? Yup. Nearly every NAS box out there these days is running a version of Linux, which as you may or may not know, is nearly as app-rich these days as the pay competition and in some areas such as Docker, superior. ZimaCube Pro: Performance Given its 10Gbe and Thunderbolt 4 support, and the ability to combine drives in RAID the ZimaCube Pro is fast, though not as fast as you might think when you first hear “Thunderbolt.” That’s because, as mentioned, the ZimaCube Pro connects via a Thunderbolt connection using an ethernet bridge and network transport protocols (SMB in this case). The fastest we saw over Thunderbolt ethernet was about 2GBps reading. For media, I tested the ZimaCube Pro with two fast (290MBps sequential transfers) 24TB hard drives in a striped RAID 0, four SATA SSDs striped in RAID 0, as well as four 2TB NVMe SSDs striped in RAID 0 using the adapter card. Both over the 10Gbe port, as well as the Thunderbolt port on a Mac Studio M1 Max. The results, while all relatively fast, were occasionally puzzling, and I ran into an “issue.” The puzzler was the two HDDs logging well over 800MBps over both Thunderbolt and 10Gbe, significantly faster than the roughly 600MBps they’re natively capable of. Obviously there’s some caching going. Overall, it made it somewhat difficult to directly compare the ZimaCube’s results with other DAS or NAS boxes. This “issue” was that at various times, under stress of the AmorphousDiskMark (64GiB) testing, the NVMe RAID 0 array would go belly up with one of the drives disappearing from the array. ZimaCube Pro pointed to one NVMe SSD as damaged, but rebooting cleared the error and the array would again be available for use. I even changed the drive that disappeared and the error repeated itself. In normal copy operations, I didn’t see any errors. Only under the benchmark stress. Tested individually, there was also no problem with any of the four SSDs. The issue is still under investigation by IceWhale at the time of this writing. Note also, that there’s no real reason to run all four NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 as there’s no way to utilize the speed over ethernet. Below you’ll see the best results I got from each array on each bus. As AmorphousDiskMark overly stressed the ZimaCube’s NVMe, I switched to Atto for this article. Atto shows faster speeds than Disk Speed Test and AmorphousDiskMark, but for the most part, I ran it using the far smaller 256MiB (Mebibyte) data set on a couple of tests. Note that when I tried the 32GiB (Gibibyte) data set (the second image below) on the NVMe RAID 0 array, it did not cause the same error as AmorphousDiskMark, However, both read and write speeds started bouncing all over the map. Again, caching. All the Atto tests are over Thunderbolt 4 ethernet. First up are the SATA RAID 0 results which turned out much as expected. Again, you can below that upping the data set to 32GiB delivered extremely mixed results. With the NVMe RAID 0 array, results were wildly inconsistent even using the much smaller 256MiB data set. There’s no way writes should be this much faster (from 512Kib to 24MiB)than reads without caching involved. The HDD RAID 0 array results were very consistent, but far faster than they have any right to be. As stated, even combined the total throughput shouldn’t exceed 600MBps. Again, though not confirmed by IceWhale this is likely caching. Next is Disk Speed Test for the NVMe RAID 0 array over 10Gbe (left) and Thunderbolt 4 ethernet (right). Pretty darn close and these results make sense. ZimaCube Pro with four NVMe SSDs in RAID 0. 10Gbe to the left and T4 Ethernet to the right. Next up are SATA SSDs which perform on par with the NVMe according to BlackMagicDesign’s Disk Speed Text. This is four of them in RAID 0. Note that ethernet is a major limiting factor in long transfers. ZimaCube Pro with four SATA SSDs in RAID 0. 10Gbe to the left and T4 Ethernet to the right. Below are the RAID 0 HDD results which again, make zero sense unless the ZimaCube Pro is using some sort of caching. Normally, a twin HDD array such as this is capable of 580MBps maximum. The ZimaCube Pro is obviously caching as a two-HDD RAID 0 array should top out at 600MBps. I sound like a broken record, but it’s likely some sort of caching or software wizardry skewed the results. That said, it’s difficult to complain about anything that’s faster than you expect. So I won’t. The basic story is this: You’ll get between 600MBps and 1000MBps using its 10Gbe port, depending on media, and anywhere from 800MBps to 1.9GBps (read) using the Thunderbolt 4 port as an ethernet bridge will be the norm. Should you buy the ZimaCube Pro? If you’re looking for fast, capacious NAS with the possibility of a faster direct Thunderbolt connection, then the ZimaCube is an attractive solution. Especially for virtual computing and media streaming. Overall, despite the issues (again, there’s really no need for NVMe RAID 0 over ethernet), I enjoyed both looking at the ZimaCube’s handsome countenance and using it. Note that IceWhale also makes one of our favorite modular build-it-yourself NAS solutions which you can find reviewed on sister publication TechHive.08:38 amDoes it still make sense to advertise in the App Store?
I was surprised to find Apple wants over $8 per install for an app in the Weather category in the US. Assuming 10% of downloads end up subscribing, which seems high, and they stay subscribed for a year, which also seems high, you’d need to charge something like $9 a month just to break even […]08:37 amUsing AsyncStream vs @Observable macro in Swift/SwiftUI
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I'm creating an app that can connect to a GoPro camera and I want to get the frame buffer stream from the connected GoPro camera and use it on my iOS app (by converting the buffer data into CMSampleBuffer). I'm currently trying to use the FFmpeg library but so far it doesn't work. Here's the logic I've implemented (I'm using ChatGPT to generate the code): import Foundation import CoreMedia import AVFoundation import ffmpegkit final class FFmpegBufferProcessor: AnyBufferProcessor { weak var delegate: BufferProcessorDelegate? private var pipePath: String = NSTemporaryDirectory() + "ffmpeg_pipe" private var isProcessing: Bool = false private var videoWidth = 1920 private var videoHeight = 1080 private let pixelFormat = kCVPixelFormatType_420YpCbCr8BiPlanarVideoRange init() { setupPipe() } deinit { cleanupPipe() } private func setupPipe() { do { if FileManager.default.fileExists(atPath: pipePath) { try FileManager.default.removeItem(atPath: pipePath) } let result = mkfifo(pipePath.cString(using: .utf8), 0o644) if result != 0 { print("(#function); Pipe creation failed.") return } } catch { print("(#function); Setup pipe error: (error.localizedDescription)") } } private func cleanupPipe() { do { try FileManager.default.removeItem(atPath: pipePath) } catch { print("(#function); Cleanup pipe error: (error.localizedDescription)") } } func startProcessingStream(from udpURL: String) { guard !isProcessing else { print("(#function); Already processing stream.") return } isProcessing = true let command = """ -i (udpURL) -f rawvideo -pix_fmt nv12 (pipePath) """ FFmpegKit.executeAsync(command) { [weak self] session in let returnCode = session?.getReturnCode() if ReturnCode.isSuccess(returnCode) { print("(#function); FFmpeg session completed.") } else { print("(#function); FFmpeg session error: (String(describing: session?.getFailStackTrace())).") } self?.isProcessing = false } readFromPipe() } func stopProcessingStream() { isProcessing = false FFmpegKit.cancel() } } // MARK: - Private methods private extension FFmpegBufferProcessor { func readFromPipe() { DispatchQueue.global(qos: .background).async { [unowned self] in guard let fileHandle = FileHandle(forReadingAtPath: self.pipePath) else { print("(#function); Fail to read file handle from pipe path.") return } autoreleasepool { while self.isProcessing { let frameSize = self.videoWidth * self.videoHeight * 3 / 2 let rawData = fileHandle.readData(ofLength: frameSize) if rawData.isEmpty { print("(#function); Pipe closed / no more data to read.") break } self.handleRawFrameData(rawData) } fileHandle.closeFile() } } } func handleRawFrameData(_ data: Data) { let width = 1920 let height = 1080 // Creating the Pixel Buffer (if possible) guard let pixelBuffer = createPixelBuffer(from: data, width: width, height: height) else { print("(#function); Failed to create pixel buffer") return } var timing = CMSampleTimingInfo(duration: CMTime(value: 1, timescale: 30), presentationTimeStamp: .zero, decodeTimeStamp: .invalid) // Creating the Sample Buffer (if possible) guard let sampleBuffer = createSampleBuffer(from: pixelBuffer, timing: &timing) else { print("(#function); Failed to create sample buffer") return } delegate?.bufferProcessor(self, didOutput: sampleBuffer) } } Here's the logs I'm getting from FFMpeg: Also a quick note, I'm using AVSampleBufferDisplayLayer to enqueue and show the buffers, but obviously it doesn't show up. What should I do to fix this? Or maybe is there any other way to get the frame buffers from a GoPro camera and show it in iOS? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.12:55 amLaunched my first app and couldn’t be more excited!
M submitted by /u/Chemical-Mistake4 [link] [comments]Sunday December 2211:28 pmAny good solutions for hassle-free AI dev with minimal infra setup?
Hey everyone, I love experimenting with AI apps, but I find setting up backends and infrastructure to be repetitive. It can be time consuming when all I want is to test an idea quickly, but necessary in many cases, especially if I don’t want to leak API keys. I hear app store approvals can also […]11:28 pmAny good solutions for hassle-free AI dev with minimal infra setup?
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Hey everyone, I love experimenting with AI apps, but I find setting up backends and infrastructure to be repetitive. It can be time consuming when all I want is to test an idea quickly, but necessary in many cases, especially if I don’t want to leak API keys. I hear app store approvals can also […]11:09 pmArabic “Majed” voice randomly not showing in SpeechSynthesis (TTS) API
Browsers with the SpeechSynthesis provide Arabic through one voice "Majed" as ar-001 or ar-SA and it usually works on all browsers except ones that use WebKit I noticed. On Webkit based browsers, especially iPhones & iPads, that specific voice doesn't appear randomly sometimes! How can I make sure that an Arabic language can always be present/used? Sample: Here's a codepen where you can try it yourself. For the SAME device, when I go to that page the first time, Majed appears, but it didn't appear a few times later. You can also just open a developer console on any page and put in window.speechSynthesis.getVoices() and the first element in the list should be arabic (majed) Screenshots while working & not working: This is what it looks like on a Mac using Safari sometimes, where Arabic does appear above Daria as it does appear correctly with other browsers and operating systems This is what it looks like on an iPhone/iPad sometimes, where the Arabic doesn't appear at all when it should appear above "Daria": Additional Debugging details: If you put in window.speechSynthesis.getVoices() into the browser console for safari, you usually get 221 voices in the list, and then it show 209 voices when arabic is not visible. And it seems like there's also some Catalan voices that don't appear when Arabic doesn't appear. There were some other issues that were also prevalent only on iOS devices, such as the voices not loading on page load and thus requiring checks until it was loaded10:02 pmiPhone 17 Air suddenly makes a lot more sense after this new rumor
Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that the iPhone 17 Air will cost less than the iPhone Pro models, contradicting the long-standing expectation that the new ultra-thin iPhone would be even more expensive than the iPhone Pro Max models. With that being the case, the phone actually makes more sense than ever. more…09:55 pmHelp with Core ML Model Training Compatibility Issues
I’m trying to train my own Core ML model, but I’m running into compatibility issues between coremltools (version 8.1) and both scikit-learn and TensorFlow/Keras. I’ve already downgraded TensorFlow to version 2.18 as suggested in some guides, but I’m still encountering errors saying it’s not compatible. Has anyone successfully trained a model using these tools with […]09:02 pmSwiftUI Question: for PickerWheel Performance. I’m working on a number picker wheel in SwiftUI, and I’ve set the maximum possible number to 9999. However, once the number gets over around 700, the wheel becomes really slow and laggy. Are there any ways to optimize this? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSwiftUI Question: for PickerWheel Performance. I’m working on a number picker wheel in SwiftUI, and I’ve set the maximum possible number to 9999. However, once the number gets over around 700, the wheel becomes really slow and laggy. Are there any ways to optimize this?
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Has anyone else had this problem? I'm running into a frustrating issue with setting up my in-app subscriptions on App Store Connect. I've got both monthly and annual subscription tiers set up, and I've literally filled out every single field required – product IDs, reference names, screenshots (tried multiple dimensions from Apple's specs), review notes, […]08:38 pmCloudflare Dashboard and Cloudflare API service issues
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Hi everyone, I’ve been journaling on and off for years, and while it’s helped me stay grounded, I often found it hard to stick with the habit or organize the things that brought me joy. That’s why I decided to create Reconnaissance Journal, a simple but powerful app to help you reflect on what matters […]08:19 pmApple may revive its AirPort technology in new HomePod and Apple TV
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Engadget reports: Apple is developing a smart doorbell and lock system that would use Face ID to unlock the door for known residents, Mark Gurman reports in the Power On newsletter. The face-scanning doorbell would connect to a smart deadbolt, which could include existing HomeKit-compatible third-party locks, according to Gurman. Or, Apple may "[team] up with a specific lock maker to offer a complete system on day one." The Power On newsletter also reports that Apple is testing "health" features like heart rate monitoring and temperature sensing for its AirPods Pro earbuds... Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:28 pmFirebase Messaging does not send Topic Message
I am trying to send push notifications from vs code (firebase admin server) to my iOS device using Firebase topics. I followed every step in the Google tutorial and when I run the python code no message is sent to my iOS device and nothing even appears in the Firebase Messaging dashboard and I get this output: Successfully sent message: projects//messages/ In my swift app, on my real iPhone device (iOS 18) I added the app delegate below and I tested it and a FCM token is successfully generated. After the FCM token is generated in the delegate function, I call Messaging.messaging().subscribe(toTopic: "info") { error in which is successful and I get no error. On my python firebase admin server I authenticate with a service json file (I know this works because I can write/read from the database), I'll include an image below for the permissions on this service account from IAM. Also If I take the FCM token that my iPhone generates and try to send a Message directly to the token then I get this error: requests.exceptions.HTTPError: 401 Client Error: Unauthorized for url: https://fcm.googleapis.com/v1/projects/xbot-fwerge/messages:send firebase_admin._messaging_utils.ThirdPartyAuthError: Auth error from APNS or Web Push Service I'd appreciate any help getting these firebase push notifications working. class AppDelegate: UIResponder, UIApplicationDelegate, MessagingDelegate, UNUserNotificationCenterDelegate { func application( _ application: UIApplication, didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey: Any]? ) - > Bool { FirebaseApp.configure() Messaging.messaging().delegate = self UNUserNotificationCenter.current().delegate = self let authOptions: UNAuthorizationOptions = [.alert, .badge, .sound] UNUserNotificationCenter.current().requestAuthorization(options: authOptions) { _, _ in } application.registerForRemoteNotifications() return true } func application( _ application: UIApplication, didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken deviceToken: Data ) { Messaging.messaging().apnsToken = deviceToken } func messaging(_ messaging: Messaging, didReceiveRegistrationToken fcmToken: String?) { } } import firebase_admin from firebase_admin import messaging, credentials cred = credentials.Certificate("credsAhmed.json") firebase_admin.initialize_app(cred) message = messaging.Message( notification=messaging.Notification( title = "New Release", body = "Nike Book 1 The Nightmare Before Christmas", ), topic = 'info', ) response = messaging.send(message) print('Successfully sent message:', response)06:13 pmiOS 18 not working Widgets
iOS 17 and below – widgets are working fine. Widget displays the name of the item in a Swift Data array and a custom background with some images and colours. (Also using CloudKit) You can select which item to display when long pressing the widget and selecting the item from the picker. After iOS 18 […]06:10 pmMoving from firebase to Postgres and from render.com to a VPS
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