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- 06:39 pmiOS 18.3 Adds New Visual Intelligence Features for iPhone 16
With the iOS 18.3 update, Apple is adding new Visual Intelligence features for the iPhone 16 models. After installing the software, iPhone 16 users will be able to add an event to the Calendar app when using the Camera Control Visual Intelligence option to view a poster or a flyer. Using Visual Intelligence to add an event to Calendar was a promised function that Apple showed off when introducing Camera Control, and it will be usable in iOS 18.3. To add an event, view a document such as a poster with a date, and then tap on the date when the feature pops up in the Visual Intelligence interface. The update also adds a feature for easily identifying plants and animals with Visual Intelligence. The Photos app is already able to provide insight into plants, animals, and insects when opting to view additional information in the editing interface, but Camera Control will now show these details in real-time. When viewing an animal or a plant with Visual Intelligence, you may see a tappable bubble that lets you know what you're looking at. Tapping it provides more information. Visual Intelligence is an Apple Intelligence feature that is exclusive to the iPhone 16 models. It can be activated by long pressing on the Camera Control button.Tags: Apple Intelligence, Visual IntelligenceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:36 pmiOS 18.3 brings two upgrades to Camera Control on your iPhone 16
iOS 18.3 is coming very soon, as the RC beta was just released today. And per the update’s release notes, it will bring two upgrades to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button and visual intelligence. more…06:34 pmiPhone 17 Air leak shows off new ‘camera bar’ design
Macworld Well-known leaker Majin Bu posted an image (above) on X of what he claims to be the casing for an iPhone 17 (in protective plastic wrap). if it’s real—and it’s far too early to know for sure—then the iPhone is about to go through some big changes. The image seems to show one large rear camera on the left side of a wide “camera bar,” with another round cutout on the right side for a flash, focus illuminator, LiDAR, or other sensor. This lines up with previous rumors for the new ultra-slim iPhone 17 model. It’s rather early for a leak of this nature—the iPhone 17 Air (and all other iPhone 17 models) are expected to be released this September as usual, so volume production, and the supply chain and manufacturing leaks that come with it, won’t begin until the summer. But Apple is known to shore up iPhone designs years in advance, so parts and prototypes are floating around. It’s a big shift from the design of current iPhones, which bunch all the cameras and associated hardware together into a square in the upper-left corner. Apple has placed the camera in a square array since the iPhone 11, which was released in 2019. The “camera bar” design has been rumored for at least the iPhone 17 Air (the common name for a rumored ultra-slim model) and perhaps even for the entire iPhone 17 line. For more, check out our roundup of all the iPhone 17 leaks and rumors.06:28 pmSamsung’s new Galaxy phones are coming to show everyone how to really copy Apple
Macworld Thanks to Apple’s feast-or-famine approach to product announcements, January can be a tedious month for the Macworld crew. The last batch of new products came out in the fall, and the next ones probably won’t be here until the spring; in between, we shiver and get bored. In their wintry desperation, keynote-starved Apple reporters have even been known to watch product unveilings by other companies. I don’t know if I’ll go that far this week when Samsung holds its next Galaxy Unpacked event. Not because Samsung phones are intrinsically inferior to iPhones—although coincidentally they are—but because I feel like I’ve seen it all before. Samsung, you see, is the original. Not, sadly, in the sense that it does things first, but in the sense that it was xeroxing iPhone designs before it was cool. I know this because the long-running patent dispute between Apple and Samsung was my first beat topic as a Macworld reporter. The first lawsuits were filed back in 2011, and the saga dragged on until 2018. I got a bunch of articles out of that dispute, and an appearance on British TV news. (I can only assume it was a slow news day.) The core of Apple’s original complaint–which later got muddied by additional claims and counterclaims–was that Samsung had violated a number of patents covering the iPhone’s shape and software interface. It was suggested, not unreasonably, that the 1st-gen Galaxy S took a degree of inspiration from the iPhone 3GS that pushed the bounds of legal propriety. My own view was and remains that, once a device finds its optimal approximate design, it hinders competition if the company that came up with that design is able to prevent rivals from following suit in a general sense. But at the same time, it’s worth acknowledging that Samsung really was pushing its luck. Roughly 14 years on, I’m feeling a little nostalgic about those simpler days when people could get angry about something as minor as product design. (Oh, hold on.) Funnily enough, given the lightning speed at which the tech industry is supposed to move, both Apple and Samsung are still releasing products from the same lines discussed in the 2011 lawsuit: we’ll get a new iPhone in a couple of months, and at Galaxy Unpacked on January 22 we expect to see yet another Galaxy S. Which will presumably pay homage in its own way to the current range of Apple products. Perhaps Samsung will announce a new charging standard called SafeMag. Or a camera cutout interface feature called the Energetic Islet. I’m hoping to see a new button called the Controller For Cameras, with a Reaction Button on the opposite edge. Maybe Bixby Intelligence. And all of this of course will be announced by the new CEO, Tom Saute. At this point, of course, I am only indulging in facetious speculation. I don’t know the details of Samsung’s announcements, and even if I did, I wouldn’t be allowed to tell you anything about them. But rumors suggest the new Galaxy phones will get rounder corners, a faster chip, and more AI. And a possible preview of an ultra-thin phone coming later this year. Ahem. Don’t believe it? You’ll just have to watch the event live and see for yourself. Then follow the ensuing seven-year legal battle right here on Macworld. Just kidding! I hope.06:22 pm‘Severance’ season one alone generated more than $200 million for Apple TV+
Hit Apple TV+ series "Severance" made its long-awaited second season debut last Friday and research from Parrot Analytics has found… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:21 pmApple seeds release candidates of iOS 18.3, macOS 15.3
Marking a fairly short round of developer betas, Apple has issued the first release candidates of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3, and macOS 15.3, alongside other builds.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. On Tuesday, Apple issued what has become the first release candidates for the current developer beta generation. The first RC editions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 were all offered for testing.There were also RC releases for older operating systems too. iPadOS 17.7.4 was made available in RC, as well as macOS 14.7.3. Apple often introduces builds for older operating systems, which often consists of compatibility updates and security patches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:17 pmLet’s Not Mince Words Regarding Trump’s Executive Order to Pause Enforcement of the TikTok Law and Provide Supposed Immunity to Companies That Are in Clear Violation of It | Daring FireballLet’s Not Mince Words Regarding Trump’s Executive Order to Pause Enforcement of the TikTok Law and Provide Supposed Immunity to Companies That Are in Clear Violation of It
The order doesn’t change the law; it says to ignore the law. It’s going to be a very telling test of Republicans in both houses of Congress.06:14 pmApple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3 and visionOS 2.3
Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3, and visionOS 2.3 updates for testing purposes. The RCs come a week after the third betas. The betas are available to registered developers, and can be downloaded from the settings app on each device. There were no notable new features found in the updates, but code suggests that Apple will add support for robot vacuums to HomeKit, which means it will be a supported category in the Home app in visionOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Apple also plans to add a new notice about digital movie and TV show sales in tvOS 18.3. We are expecting tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and visionOS 2.3 to be released sometime in late January alongside iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:12 pmCan I not use google voice to create new apple account?
I wanted to create a second apple account LLC under, I'm not sure if that's the standard way to do it, I've seen different answers online. But I don't want my personal phone number to be associated with my app, because I think that can be public in the EU? But a google voice number […]06:12 pmiOS 18.3: Here are Apple’s full release notes
As we reported earlier, the iOS 18.3 Release Candidate is now available to developers and public beta users. This likely represents the final beta for iOS 18.3 before the update is released to the general public. As such, Apple has now shared its official release notes for iOS 18.3 for the first time. Head below for the full details. more…06:11 pmApple releases RC betas for tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3
Apple has just released a lineup of new beta software. The RC (release candidate) beta is rolling out now for tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, HomePod 18.3, and more. more…06:08 pmApple Seeds macOS Sequoia 15.3 Release Candidate to Developers
Apple today provided developers with the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 update, with the update coming a week after Apple released the third beta. Registered developers can opt-in to the macOS Sequoia beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta. macOS Sequoia 15.3 brings Genmoji to the Mac, a feature that was previously limited to the iPhone and iPad. With Genmoji, Mac users can create custom characters with a text-based prompt, similar to how Image Playground works. Genmoji characters behave just like emoji on devices running iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1 and later, but on earlier versions of iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and Android devices, Genmoji are sent as images. Genmoji can be added from the emoji interface, and image generation is done on-device. All macs with an Apple silicon chip support Genmoji and other Apple Intelligence features.Related Roundup: macOS SequoiaRelated Forum: macOS SequoiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:07 pmmacOS 15.3 RC now available ahead of public launch
Apple has released a new beta for macOS Sequoia 15.3. The brand new RC beta is rolling out now for both developers and public beta users. more…06:05 pmApple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas. iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software update. With the update, Apple made several changes to Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries, such as removing news-related summaries temporarily. Additional Apple Intelligence Siri updates coming in later in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates that will follow iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. We're expecting to see the new software launch toward the end of January.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:05 pmiOS 18.3 Release Candidate now available to beta testers
The iOS 18.3 Release Candidate is now rolling out to developers and public beta testers. The update comes one week after Apple released the third beta, which included major changes to the Apple Intelligence notification summaries feature. more…06:03 pmHow to make the image cover the whole widget? Also tried contentMarginsDisabled() but it says it doesn’t exist | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow to make the image cover the whole widget? Also tried contentMarginsDisabled() but it says it doesn’t exist
import SwiftUI import WidgetKit /// An example widget view targeting iOS 17+ without GeometryReader, /// using full-bleed images and automatic sizing. struct AstroPicWidgetEntryView: View { let entry: AstroPicEntry @Environment(.widgetFamily) var family var body: some View { ZStack { // Attempt to show the full-bleed image if let apod = entry.apodData, let image = entry.image, !entry.isVideo […]05:59 pmCloudflare Calls TURN Credential Generation Issues
Jan 21, 17:59 UTCMonitoring - Cloudflare Calls TURN credential generation endpoint was returning errors, preventing new credentials from being generated. Existing TURN connections are unaffected. Existing TURN credentials continue to work. We have identified and applied a fix for this issue and we are currently monitoring the results.05:48 pmTop Apple TV+ shows like Severance bring in big bucks, new report shows
How much money do Apple TV+ shows make? Apple never says. But an analytics firm's formula came up with numbers for hits like "Severance." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:48 pm'Severance' may have made $200 million, but Apple doesn't have to care
A sketchy report claims to have calculated the precise income Apple TV+ has made from key shows like "Severance," but the figure appear to be guesses that ignore how the company's business model is different to all other streamers."Severance" — image credit: Apple"Severance" is unquestionably a much-talked about hit for Apple TV+, but aside from a Blu-ray release, the only income it can provide Apple is from the number of subscribers it attracts to the streamer. Apple has yet to release any subscriber numbers at all, but according to Deadline, one company is saying it has calculated the financial value of Apple TV+ shows.Research firm Parrot Analytics has not made its full report public, and shares no details of what it calls its Content Valuation methodology. Unlike any other streamer, though, the only revenue stream for Apple TV+ is subscription. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:44 pmCloudflare Pages Build Issues
Jan 21, 17:44 UTCMonitoring - The fix has been implemented and we are currently monitoring the results.Jan 21, 17:38 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare is has identified an issue where Pages builds are failing. We are currently working on a fix for this issue.05:42 pmThese are the best chargers for your Apple devices at every price point [Hands-on]
With so many devices in our pockets and everyday carry, each device has its own form of charging or wattage capacity, it is now more important than ever to make sure you have the correct charger for each device. For instance, my iPhone charges at 15W via Qi2 but can charge at up to 40W when wired in, so what is the best solution? I’m here to help you pick the best charger no matter your price point. more…05:39 pmApple won't return TikTok to the App Store until it's sold to a U.S. buyer
Despite President Trump's temporary stay on the federal TikTok ban, it's extremely unlikely that the video-sharing app will return to the App Store anytime soon. Here's why.TikTok's status in the U.S. remains complicatedOn January 19, the U.S. government enacted a blanket ban against ByteDance apps, owners of popular apps such as TikTok, Marvel Snap, and CapCut. A day later, President Trump signed an executive order delaying the ban for 75 days.And yet, despite that, TikTok — or any app developed by ByteDance Ltd — has yet to reappear on the App Store or the Google Play store. And, according to a new Apple support page, it appears as if it's going to stay that way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:31 pm9to5Mac Daily: January 21, 2025 – iPhone SE 4 looms, EU regulations
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 Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn more and get started today for free. more…05:10 pmUK launching digital driving ID later this year, but no word on Apple Wallet support
Apple Wallet’s slow rollout of digital driver’s licenses in the US keeps progressing. But across the pond, the UK government just announced its own solution for digital IDs. more…05:05 pmDodgy iPhone 17 Slim camera bar rumor just refuses to die
A new image leak supposedly backs up a claim of a major camera bar redesign for the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Slim, but the rumor still seems too improbable to be true.New images claiming to show the iPhone 17 camera bar design - Image Credit: BilliBilli/Tech-ShowIn December, a series of rumors proposed that Apple would radically shake up the camera on the iPhone 17. While seemingly unlikely, those rumors have resurfaced a month later, thanks to a blurry photograph.Shared by serial leaker Majin Bu on X on Tuesday, the post offers a single shot of two smartphone-like devices. Seemingly under a plastic sheet, the two devices bear Apple logos in the middle, similar to Apple's other hardware products. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:57 pmiPhone 17 Air leak showcases large ‘camera bar’ design
Rumors continue to swirl around Apple’s purported iPhone 17 Air. This model is expected to replace the “Plus” model in this year’s iPhone 17 lineup. A new leak today sheds light on what could be a controversial design choice by Apple: a camera bar on the back. more…04:45 pmDeals: Most affordable M4 iPad Pro up to $232 off, 1TB MacBook Pro, iPhone 14 $219 off, Hyper MacBook case $17.50, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Most affordable M4 iPad Pro up to $232 off, 1TB MacBook Pro, iPhone 14 $219 off, Hyper MacBook case $17.50, more
While the iPad mini 7 deals continue, today we are looking at one of the lowest prices to date on Apple’s most affordable M4 iPad Pro at up to $232 off alongside a return all-time low on the 1TB M4 MacBook Pro at $200 off. From there, we have a sweet deal on a brand new unlocked iPhone 14 at $219 off and a massive price drop on Hyper’s Stand & Go vegan leather MacBook Sleeve at $17.50, or 65% off. All of that and more awaits down below. more…04:42 pmMac users will finally get the smarter Mail app in macOS 15.4
Macworld If you still rely on email, help with sorting your messages on the Mac is coming. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter (subscription required), the Mail app will feature new sorting features in an upcoming major update to macOS Sequoia. With the Sequoia 15.4 update, the Mail app will have the sorting features introduced with the Mail app in iOS 18.2 in December. On the iPhone, when you open an Inbox, four icons appear at the top representing the sorting methods: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. If you swipe from the right end of the icons to the left, you can activate an option for All Mail to be listed. In Mail on the Mac, these options will appear at the top of the Inbox message listing. The sorting introduced with iOS 18.2 will come to the Mac in macOS Sequoia 15.4.Foundry If you have Apple Intelligence enabled on your Mac, you’ll also see a new Priority Notifications section at the top of your Inbox to show any important messages you may have missed. The new sorting might come as a shock to users at first, mostly because Apple sets the default to Primary, which Apple defines as emails with “personal messages and time-sensitive information.” If you’re wondering where all your emails went, you can press the All Mail option to see every message in your Inbox. Once you get acclimated to the categories, you’ll find that the sorting is quite helpful, especially if you have a ton of messages. If you don’t like the new way of doing things, you’re able to turn it off in the Mail settings. The current version of Sequoia is 15.2, with the 15.3 beta 3 available now, including the ability to create Genmoji on the Mac. Learn more about macOS Sequoia and Apple Intelligence. Sequoia 15.4 could arrive in March or April.04:40 pmNew MacBook, iPhone and iPads could launch in just weeks
A possible Apple winter event could include a new low-price iPhone, a faster MacBook Air and a pair of revamped iPad models. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:39 pm64 iPhones star in unique music video that Tim Cook says was shot on iPhone
Today in a post on X, Tim Cook shared a new music video from OK Go that puts the iPhone to use in fun and unique ways. more…04:38 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Algar Telecom Network In Brazil
Jan 21, 08:38 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Algar Telecom Network in Brazil. 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.04:24 pmM4 MacBook Air: Everything you need to know
Macworld The M4 MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini are all available, but the M4 MacBook Air is nowhere to be seen. Just how long will we have to wait to see the new MacBook Air and what specs and price can we expect? We look at the rumors and keep track of what’s being reported, as well as offer a perspective based on Apple’s current lineup. Update January 21, 2024: A report states that the MacBook Air may get an oxide thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display, but the upgrade won’t happen until 2027. M4 MacBook Air: Release date January to March 2025 (Predicted) In an April 2024 report, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that the Mac’s version of the M4 chip would be introduced in the MacBook Pro and iMacs later in 2024, and indeed it was. However, Gurman predicted that the M4 MacBook Air release won’t come until spring 2025, which would be about a year after the M3 MacBook Air was released. In June 2024, Gurman reported again that the M4 MacBook Air is not expected until the spring of 2025. In August, he reiterated that the M4 MacBook Air will not be available until 2025. In October 2024, Gurman reported that Apple is getting ready to start production on the M4 MacBook Air, with a possibility of a release between January and March of 2025. In January 2025, Gurman reported that the M4 MacBook Air will ship “relatively soon.” The new laptop is already in production. M4 MacBook Air: Processor Apple surprised us with the release of the M4 chip in the iPad Pro in early May, barely six months after the M3 debuted in the MacBook Pro. In October 2024, Apple released the M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini. Here are the specs: iPad Pro models with 256GB or 512GB of storage 9-core CPU (3 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) 10-core GPU Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine 120GBps memory bandwidth 8GB RAM iPad Pro models with 1TB or 2TB storage; 14-inch MacBook Pro 10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) 10-core GPU Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine 120GBps memory bandwidth 16GB RAM How will Apple allocate the M4 in the next MacBook Air? We could see the company use the 10-core CPU version of the chip. It doesn’t seem likely that the 9-core version will be in the Air. Compared to the 8-core M3, the M4 has two extra efficiency cores and higher memory bandwidth (120 GB/s vs 100GB/s). Apple will likely use the same design for the Mac, making the M4 the first non-Pro or Max chip that has Before the M4 arrived in the iPad, Gurman reported that the chip would focus on AI enhancements. Apple talked briefly during its Let Loose event about the improved Neural Engine and its ability to deliver over 38 trillion operations per second but didn’t get into much detail about real-world use. M4 MacBook Air: Design and specs The M4 upgrade would be the fourth generation of the M-series chip in the MacBook Air, but it’s not the fourth time around for the current Air design. Apple shipped the M1 MacBook Air in 2020 with an older design that was used with Intel chips and the current design wasn’t introduced until the M2 chip upgrade in July 2022. Apple isn’t expected to change it at all for the M4. Apple made a slight change to the Air’s design with the M3 update in March 2024, but only for one specific color. The Midnight version now has an anodization seal to help cut down on fingerprints–it’s a similar process introduced with the Space Black MacBook Pro. Apple is not expected to offer the process for the Silver, Space Gray, and Starlight colors. When Apple released the M4 MacBook Pro in October 2024, the company increased the base amount of RAM to 16GB. It also did the same with the M2 and M3 MacBook Air that is currently for sale. Apple will; no longer release a laptop that starts with 8GB of RAM. Another feature that could get an upgrade is battery life. If the MacBook M4 follows the iPad Pro’s chip design, it could be more energy-friendly with two extra efficiency cores. That could mean more battery life. AppleInsider reported that it has seen a regulatory document for the M4 MacBook Air that refers to a “Front Ultra Wide Camera.” That could mean that the 1080p FaceTime camera will be replaced with a 12MP Center Stage camera, like the one in the M4 MacBook Pro. The Midnight MacBook Air now has an anodization seal to cut down on fingerprints.Macwelt Everything else about the MacBook Air will likely stay the same with an M4 upgrade. The display, size, weight, mics, speakers, ports, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth are expected to remain unchanged. TheElec reports that Apple is developing an oxide thin-film transistor liquid crystal display for the MacBook Air, but this feature won’t be ready until 2027. The new display would replace the standard TFT LCD that is currently in use. M4 MacBook Pro: Price Here are the prices for the current standard configurations of the M3 MacBook Air for reference. 13-inch MacBook Air $1,099/£1,099: M3 with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU; 8GB unified memory; 256GB SSD $1,299/£1,299: M3 with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU; 8GB unified memory; 512GB SSD $1,499/£1,499: M3 with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU; 16GB unified memory; 512GB SSD 15-inch MacBook Pro $1,299/£1,299: M3 with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU; 8GB unified memory; 256GB SSD $1,499/£1,499: M3 with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU; 8GB unified memory; 512GB SSD $1,699/£1,699: M3 with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU; 16GB unified memory; 512GB SSD Apple will likely offer similar configurations and we don’t expect the M4 MacBook Air prices to change.04:12 pmApple’s Thunderbolt 4 cable is a jaw-dropping half-off today
Macworld Apple’s Thunderbolt cables aren’t something we usually recommend because they’re just so expensive, but they’re hard to pass up when they’re on sale. Target has Apple’s 1m Thunderbolt 4 cable down to $35 right now, which is a 50 percent discount and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. We know, we know—the newest MacBook Pro models support Thunderbolt 5. So why are we recommending Thunderbolt 4 cables? Well, because there just aren’t many accessories that support Thunderbolt 5, and the ones that are out are entirely too expensive. Plus Thunderbolt 4 is no slouch: Not only will this cable allow you to transfer data at up to 40GB/s, but it will also allow you to connect your laptop to a 4K display. Of course, there’s also the fact that you’ll be able to charge your laptop or other devices with up to 100W of power. This cable is a 1m (3-foot) braided cable that is well-made and that will coil neatly without tangling. At $35, it’s comparable to other Thunderbolt 4 cables from Satechi and OWC, and we wholeheartedly recommend it at this price. So get your own Apple Thunderbolt 4 cable for half-off at Target sooner rather than later because you can’t know how long it’s going to be on sale. Buy now at Target04:11 pmYour iPad’s camera finally has a reason to exist thanks to this new app trend
iPad photography and videography have long been the subject of ridicule. But a new app trend is giving fresh value to the iPad’s rear camera. Here’s why. more…04:07 pmToday in Apple history: Letterpad gives us a preview of Apple Watch gaming
On January 21, 2015, months before the first-gen Apple Watch arrived, "LetterPad" gave users a glimpse of the future of smartwatch gaming. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:02 pmTikTok app unavailable in America on Apple’s App Store despite President Trump delaying ban | Mac Daily NewsTikTok app unavailable in America on Apple’s App Store despite President Trump delaying ban
On Tuesday, TikTok was still not accessible on the Apple and Google app stores in the U.S., following President Donald Trump's signing: The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:01 pmIs there any practical use for the ‘Point Value’ in achievements? When I check Game Center, I don’t see any mention of achievement points or a way for players to view them. Are these points purely for internal use by developers? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs there any practical use for the ‘Point Value’ in achievements? When I check Game Center, I don’t see any mention of achievement points or a way for players to view them. Are these points purely for internal use by developers?
submitted by /u/RawiSoft [link] [comments]03:57 pmApple's iPad Pro will see only minor 2025 update, says supply chain
A new report from the supply chain claims that Apple is developing one new iPad Pro for release in 2025, but that it will be just a spec bump update.Apple's ultra-thin OLED iPad Pro fails to spark sales surgeIt's previously been rumored that an updated iPad Pro with an M5 processor will be released in late 2025, though all such reports have presumed the update will be for both the 11-inch and 13-inch models. Now a new report from The Elec describes just one model being updated, but it is still unlikely that it won't apply to both.The report in The Elec is focused on a specific OLED component company — LX Semicon — which is said to be hoping to gain approval from Apple for mass production for one device. The company makes Display Driver ICs (DDIs), which is a processor that controls the screen. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:55 pmHow to improve visibility / Search Ads?
I released my first app a few months ago. It’s pretty niche, so I don’t expect a lot of downloads (currently at 164), but it’s showing way down on the list when one searches for the keywords I’m using, so its getting no visibility. I'm seeing that one thing that improves this is more ratings […]03:49 pmDetect phone calls?
I'm working on a system to help protect companies and people against deep fake voice phone calls and number spoofing. Everything is working fine on android. Am I understanding it correctly that on iOS I can't have some code trigger when there's an incoming phone call? Then the whole idea falls apart. Or rather, will […]03:47 pmApple Passwords Review: Free and simple password manager
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Free Simple to use Supports Passkeys and Verification codes Cons Apple-centric Very basic Doesn’t store payment details or other ID Our Verdict A simple, if somewhat basic, first step into the world of passwords managers. Best of all, it costs you nothing to use it. Probably should be avoided if you use some non-Apple devices, but otherwise it’s a nice addition to Apple’s suite of bespoke apps. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Passwords Retailer Price Free View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket When Apple launched iOS 18, the updated iteration of the software came with an entirely new password manager app called, simply, Passwords. So, how does it compare to the existing iCloud Keychain and does it have enough features to have Password Managers like Dashlane and 1Password looking over their shoulders? Software & Features Auto-fill passwords Supports Passkeys Can share passwords with family members It might seem like Apple is replacing iCloud Keychain with the new Passwords app, but the two will happily co-exist, with the latter being how your details sync across all your devices. The Passwords app itself is essentially a user interface for iCloud Keychain, and as such it’s clean and friendly to use. So, if you’ve yet to get to grips with an app of this kind then it could be an excellent first step. If you already have account details and passwords in your iCloud Keychain, then these should appear in the Passwords app once you’ve logged in and given permission. You can also import data from an existing password manager app, although that involves creating a .CSV file and then using the import feature to pull it in. It’s not complicated and there are plenty of tutorials online to show you how to do it in only a few minutes. Martyn Casserly With the app up and running, you’re able to have it auto-fill account login details, saving you the hassle when you want to quickly go to an online store and order something. The app supports biometrics, so Face ID and Touch ID can be used instead of having to type in a password for the app. Apple’s Passwords not only handles login details for online accounts, it also can become home for your Wi-Fi passwords, Passkeys and verification codes. Unlike most of the major password manager apps, Passwords doesn’t hold your payments details or other forms of secure documentation such as drivers’ licence or passport information, plus there is no storage space for personal documents you want to keep safe. (Read about how to add your driving license or ID to the Wallet app). You can set up a family sharing feature to securely allow other members of your family to receive and use passwords and passkeys from your accounts. This is helpful if you’ve been asked for the Netflix login by your children for the 17th time. If you want this feature outside the family, then Shared Groups offers the same capabilities, with you creating a list of trusted contacts, each of whom can share passwords and passkeys with others in the group. This could be useful for a trip with friends or if several of you are organising an event. Martyn Casserly The Passwords app is available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS and also works with Apple Vision Pro, so you can have your details to hand on all of your devices. Security & Encryption 256-bit AES end-to-end encryption Security warnings Automatic Verification codes As you’d expect, the security on the Passwords apps is solid, with 256-bit AES encryption deployed end-to-end, so no hackers should be able to sneak a peek at your login details at any time. There’s also the standard security monitoring area in the app that warns you if any of your passwords have appeared in data leaks or are weak and could do with being replaced by stronger alternatives. Apple’s new app does have a password generator, which can instantly auto-generate strong ones for you to use, plus you have a few configuration options such as making ones with no special characters, but this only works on supported websites. It’s simple to use, but a bit basic when compared to the likes of Dashlane and 1Password. Martyn Casserly The security section is also on the simple side, with none of the graphical representations you’ll find on other apps. This makes it more list-based, which is less interesting and engaging than with some of its rivals. One useful feature you can use in Passwords is to use it as an authenticator for one-time multi-factor authentication sites and accounts. With this set up, you can use your iPhone to generate the codes without needed SMS texts or other apps. Price & Availability As with iCloud Keychain, Passwords is a free service that comes with any iPhone running iOS 18, or devices on iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia. One thing to bear in mind is that this isn’t a cross platform service, so if you have an Android phone or tablet, Linux PC, or Chromebook then you won’t be able to use Passwords. There is compatibility via iCloud for Windows, but it isn’t as clean and well designed as you’d find with a standard password manager. Should you use Apple Passwords? If you’re looking for a basic, easy to use password manager, and only really intend it to work with Apple devices, then Passwords is certainly worth a go. The lack of features does make it less appealing that the leading passwords managers, but its simplicity means it would be a great first step into using this kind of app. Security is decent, there’s no cost in using it, plus it’s already on your device. To see what it’s up against, take a look at our roundup of the best password managers for Mac and iPhone.03:42 pmApple's AirTag 4-Pack Available for Record Low $69.99 Price on Amazon
Amazon this week has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $69.99, down from $99.00. Amazon introduced this all-time low price earlier in January, and it's been consistently available for most of the month. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon provides an estimated late January delivery date for most residences in the United States, and you won't need to clip an on-page coupon in order to see this deal. If you're shopping for just one AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for $22.99, which is about $3 higher compared to that option's record low price. $29 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $69.99 Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:42 pmApple policy using weather app icon?
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Macworld There are multiple ways to take a screenshot on a Mac (or if you are arriving here from the PC world: print screen on a Mac). We’ll run through the different key combinations and the various refinements you can make to screenshots so that, for example, you can crop them to a particular size, or take a screen grab of an area that is bigger than your screen. We’ll also look at what to do when you can’t screenshot what you want because you need to be interacting with your screen to capture it. Many of the methods below will work in all versions of macOS, but there were a number of changes to the screenshot options that arrived in macOS Mojave in 2018, so if you aren’t running Mojave or later then you may not have access to them. In this article, we show you how to take a screenshot of something on your Mac’s display, we’ll also discuss how you can edit it, and where the image will be saved – since lots of people are unclear about where screenshots go on the Mac. Screenshots are saved to your Desktop by default, although you can change where your screenshots are saved. Generally your screenshot will save as a .png file, which you may want to open in Preview or a similar image viewing program, and then Export with a different file type extension (e.g. Jpeg). We discuss ways to change the format your screenshot is saved in below. Which buttons screenshot on Mac? There are actually various key combinations you can use to take a screenshot on a Mac, we’ll run though each below: Command + Shift + 3 to screenshot the whole screen Press Command + Shift + 3 to take a screenshot of the whole screen. If you have more than one screen it will grab two screenshots, one of each screen. By default these will be saved to your desktop. Command + Shift + 4 to screenshot an area of the screen This is the best option if you want to take a screenshot of a selected area rather than the whole screen. Press Command + Shift + 4 you’ll see a crosshairs appear on your screen with some numbers. Click with your mouse or trackpad and drag these crosshairs across the area of the screen you want to screenshot, as below, so that they form a rectangle around what you want to grab. When you are ready release the mouse button or trackpad. If you want the screen shot to be a certain dimension you could use the pixel measurement that appears beside the crosshairs. You could, for example, drag until the measurements are 500 x 500 if you wanted to screenshot a square. Command + Shift + 5 for more options Command + Shift + 5 is an option that arrived in Mojave, so as long as you have updated the operating system since 2018 you will have this ability. Press Command + Shift + 5 and you will see a pop up appear on your screen with a number of options. These include: Capture Entire Screen, Capture Selected Window and Capture Selected Portion. There are also options so you can make a screen recording of what’s happening on your screen: Record Entire Screen and Record Selected Portion. We often choose the Capture Selected Portion option which we have set to a certain dimension. This way we can always create screenshots at the same size. Tips for better screenshots Try these tips below to fine-tune your screenshots: Once the crosshairs appear you can let go of the keyboard keys. Once you’ve clicked the mouse button and started dragging the cursor, press Space, and you’ll be able to move the selected area around. Hold Shift and you’ll be able to move horizontally only. Press Escape at any time to abort the screengrab. No image will be generated or captured. If you press Control at the same time the screenshot will be copied to your pasteboard. Where are screenshots saved on Mac? By default, Mac screenshots are saved to the desktop. But in Mojave or later, you can choose a variety of other places where your screenshot can be saved. If you were to use an app such as Grab (available in earlier versions of macOS) to take your screenshots then they might end up elsewhere. Grab is likely to save the screenshot to your Documents folder – and if you don’t change the name of the image it will save as Untitled. It is possible to change where screenshots are saved in Mojave or later: Hold down Command + Shift + 5. Click on Options. Find the location you want to save to in the Save to section. Or, if you want to save the image elsewhere, choose Other Location. We have a separate article about changing where your screenshots go if you want more information, including details of how to change the location of screenshots in High Sierra and older versions of Mac software. How to choose dimensions of screenshot There are a number of reasons why you might need a screenshot to be a certain size. Perhaps you have been asked to provide an image that’s a specified number of pixels, a specific size, or maybe you want to take a number of screenshots that are the same dimensions. You might be thinking you need to edit the screenshot after you’ve taken it to achieve this, but actually you can choose the dimensions of the screenshot as you take it – and use the same dimensions again. If this is a one off and you need to take one screen shot at specific dimensions do this: Press Command + Shift + 4. Crosshairs will appear on your screen with some number – these represent the number of pixels that you will be grabbing. Click your mouse or track pad and drag a marquee over the area of the screen you want to grab. You’ll notice that the numbers beside the crosshairs will change. Drag until the measurement corresponds with the dimensions you require. For example, if you want a square make sure the width and height are the same. Before letting go of the mouse button/trackpad, press the Space Bar, then you can move the box around your screen until you have the area covered you want to screenshot. Once you are happy with your selection, release the mouse button/trackpad. If you frequently have to take images that are the same size – for example, we use 1,600 x 900 images so that tends to be our default – you could set up your crosshairs in advance by using Command + Shift + 5. Here’s how: Hold down Command + Shift + 5. When the crosshairs appear on your screen drag these crosshairs to cover an area of screen that equals the pixel width and depth you need. You don’t need to worry too much about how well you cover the area you want to grab because once you release the mouse button you will be able to move the box around your screen until you have the area covered you want to screenshot. Once you are happy with your selection, click Capture (if you are using macOS Mojave or later). How to screenshot a window What if you want to screengrab or screenshot a single window on your desktop? There are two ways to do this. You could press Command + Shift + 5 and choose Capture Selected Windows. Alternatively: Hold down Command + Shift + 4. When crosshairs appear, hit the Space key. You’ll see a camera icon and the foremost window will turn grey. Position your cursor over the window you want to grab (it will be highlighted) and click your mouse/press the trackpad. A screenshot of the window (complete with shadow) will appear on your desktop. Click to take a screenshot of this window only – and the resulting image will have a nice shadow effect, too. How to Screenshot a window without a shadow If the shadow is a distraction from the image you can take a screenshot without it: Press Command + Shift + 4. When the crosshairs appear press Space + Alt/Option. Position cursor over window (it will be highlighted in blue) and click. You will get a screenshot of the window without shadow. Screenshot a dropdown menu The same technique can be used to screenshot menus: Open the menu you want to screenshot: Open the menu you want to screenshot. Press Command + Shift + 4. When crosshairs appear, press Space. Position cursor over dropdown menu and click. You’ll get a screenshot of the menu (although it won’t include the title at the top of the dropdown – to screenshot that you’ll need to use the standard Command + Shift + 4 and judge the selection by eye). And it doesn’t stop there. You can use the same technique to capture neat screenshots of other screen furniture that you might not think of as windows. Here’s a screenshot of our Dock, which we grabbed in the same way – Command + Shift + 4 and then Space: You can also capture the top bar, certain elements of the top bar on the right-hand side, or all the icons on your desktop with the top bar, Dock and wallpaper image removed. How to take a timed screenshot Some times it appears to be impossible to take a screenshot of what you want to capture because you need to be interacting with the software at the same time as you need to be grabbing the screenshot. Luckily there is a way to do this. To take a timed screenshot (Mojave or later) you need to do the following: Hold down Command + Shift + 5. Click on Options. Under Timer choose 5 or 10 seconds. Now choose the kind of screengrab you want to take. Entire screen, selected portion, selected window. You’ll see a timer start up. When it reaches zero, your screenshot will be taken. If you are in an older version of macOS or Mac OS X you can use Grab to take a timed screenshot. Press Command + Space and start to type Grab, or search through the Utilities folder (which you’ll find in the Applications folder.) Open Grab. Click on Capture > Timed Screen. Click on Start Timer. A red dial will start filling in beside the camera icon to show you how much time is left before the screen will be grabbed. This will only allow you to screengrab a whole screen – but you can later edit the grab to focus on a particular element if you like. Launch Grab and click Capture in the top menu; you’ll see options for the usual screen captures (a small Selection, a Window, or the entire Screen, each one with a shortcut that you can use to access it in future) but also includes the handy option of timed screenshots (select Timed Screen), for when you want to set up a capture and then activate whatever it is you want to grab. The timer is 10 seconds. How to edit a screenshot on Mac One of the most useful features in more recent versions of macOS is the ability to edit screenshots without opening an application to do so. When you take a screenshot (macOS Mojave or later), a thumbnail of it will appear in the bottom right corner of your screen. If you click on that, the image will open in what Apple refers to as Quick Look, with various tools for drawing, highlighting, adding shapes, text boxes and even adding your signature to the screenshot. If you miss the thumbnail you can easily open and edit the screenshot in the Preview app that is included as part of macOS. You can even click on the screenshot on the Desktop and press the Space bar to open the same Quick Look view that lets you make edits without opening the Preview app itself. Here’s how to get at those editing tools: Open the image – either by double clicking on the file on the Desktop, selecting the file and pressing the Space bar, or clicking on the thumbnail when it appears as you take the screenshot. Along the top of the window that opens you will see options including Open with Preview (unless you did open in Preview). You don’t have to open in Preview, you can get to the tools you need by clicking on the icon that looks like a pencil in a circle. (There’s also a rotate option here, so if that’s what you wanted to do just click that.) If you click on the pencil icon you will gain access to lots of options for editing your screenshot. You could for example add text notes, or underline words, as in the below image. You can also click on the Share button to choose from options such as Mail, Message or add to Photos. How to crop a screenshot There are various ways to crop a screenshot. You could take the screen shot in the dimensions you need as per the advice above, but if you’d prefer to refine it afterwards here’s what to do: As per the instructions above open the editing panel. Click on the Crop icon. A button with the word Crop will appear when you do so so will white corners at each edge of your image. You can drag these in until you are happy with the cropped image. Once you are satisfied with your crop click Crop. How to save a screenshot as JPEG Mac screenshots are saved as a PNG file by default. The format has its benefits – its uncompressed so you won’t lose any detail, for example, but it has a large file size. If you want your screengrab to be as small Since Apple removed Grab in the update to Mojave it also removed a really simple way to save a screenshot as a JPEG or TIFF file. The easiest way to change the format that your screenshot is saved as would be to open it in a photo editing app, such as Photos or Preview or Photoshop and Save As. However, if you are feeling confident enough, you can make a change in Terminal that should mean your Mac always saves a screengrab as a .jpg, for example. Open Terminal (Press Space+Command and start typing Terminal). Paste in the following: defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg Press return. You will need to restart your Mac before the changes will come into effect. In older versions of macOS, you can use Grab to save screenshots as JPEG rather than PNG files. It is also possible to choose to save your shots as PNG or TIFF. Open Grab. Click on Capture, choose from Selection, Window, Screen or Timed Screen (more on that option next). If you want to take a screenshot of a Window, click on that Window. You will hear a camera shutter sound and the screengrab will appear so you can name it and choose where to save it. Fixes for Mac screenshot problems If you are having problems taking screengrabs on your Mac we might have the answer below. Why are my screenshots blank? This is not an uncommon occurrence, unfortunately. If you’ve carefully followed the instructions above and you’re sure the selection, window or screen that you targeted for screenshot contained graphical elements but these now aren’t showing up in the image captured, the chances are that the software you were using has chosen specifically to block screenshots. For example, you may not be able to screenshot a visual in the Netflix app. You should be able to get around the problem by using either a different piece of software that does the same thing. When to do when Mac screenshot not working If you are taking screenshots and they aren’t appearing on your desktop it might be that you were accidentally pressing ctrl at the same time – which would copy the shot to your pasteboard. If it’s not as simple as that, go to System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts and check that the shortcuts are activated under Screen Shots. Another possibility is that the usual shortcuts have been assigned to something else, so double-check that here in System Settings too.03:03 pmHere’s how much money Apple TV+ has made from its biggest shows
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Macworld Last fall, Apple released an AirPods Pro update that brought an impressive new set of hearing protection features to the AirPods Pro 2. However, due to the regulatory approval process, some countries, including the U.K., missed out on certain features, including the ability to use the AirPods Pro as a hearing aid. That’s finally about to change. In the coming weeks, users in the U.K. will get the hearing aid feature, presumably as part of the iOS 18.3 update, which is expected in late January or early February. Previously users in the U.K. could access the hearing test but weren’t able to use their AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid. In a statement to The Telegraph, Apple said: “With the new policy guidance from the UK Department of Health and Social Care, we look forward to bringing the hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2 in the coming weeks to help improve the daily lives of so many UK users.” To use the AirPods as a hearing aid, U.K. users will likely need to run the hearing aid test again, which will open the Hearing Assistance menu. Apple will suggest using the AirPods Pro as a hearing aid only if you have mild-to-moderate hearing loss when listening to spoken-word frequencies. The Hearing Protection feature, which can reduce exposure to loud sounds, is still only available in the U.S. and Canada. You can learn more about how to use the AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid in our how-to article.02:48 pmHow to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac
Macworld Taking a screenshot on your Mac is simple enough, but there are elements of the process that remain mysterious. Beginners may not realize where the screenshot is stored, since by default it goes to the desktop rather than to the pasteboard (as on Windows). But even quite advanced users may not be aware that you can change the destination—which you might want to do if your Mac desktop is getting really cluttered. In this article, we show how to change where screenshots are saved on your Mac. If you want to make screenshots go to a folder or even your pasteboard, we’ll show you how. Where are screenshots saved on a Mac? By default, Mac screenshots are saved to the Desktop and have a name such as ‘Screenshot 2018-09-28 at 16.20.56’, indicating the date and time the screenshot was taken; in this case, a screenshot taken at 56 seconds past 4.20pm on September 28th 2018. If you are using Desktop Stacks (which is a feature that was introduced in macOS Mojave) you can organise your Desktop so that all your screenshots are neatly tidied away into a folder. (We explain how to do that, and some other ways to tidy your desktop in How to organise your Mac desktop.) Or, you can follow the steps below to select or create a folder that will keep the screenshots in one place and not littered all over your screen. If you have a really old Mac that isn’t running macOS 10.14 Mojave or later (Mojave arrived in 2018) you will have a screenshotting app called Grab. Grab (which was located in a Utilities folder in the Applications folder) could be used to take screenshots. Grab usually saved screenshots to your Documents folder, and if you didn’t change the name of the image it was save as Untitled. How to change screenshot location on a Mac If you have macOS Mojave or later installed it is very easy to change where screenshots are saved. (Anything older, we have the instructions at the bottom of this article). Press Command + Shift + 5. This brings up a dotted-line screenshot placement. You’ll see a floating menu bar appear. Click on screen and click on Options. In the Save to section you can either pick a place to save to (e.g. Desktop) or choose Other Location. If you choose Other Location you can navigate to the folder you wish the screenshot to go to or create a new folder if required. Once you have changed the location that is where your screenshots will go until you change the location again. Tap the keyboard Esc key to close. As well as your self-defined ‘Other Location’ you can choose from the following: Desktop, Documents, Clipboard, Mail, Messages, Preview. For example, you could keep all your screenshots in a folder called Screenshots that sits in your Desktop folder. This means they will reside somewhere you might expect them to, but in a far neater organization. Foundry Save screenshots to the pasteboard The Print Screen function on a Windows PC works a bit differently to Mac. Instead of saving a screenshot direct to the desktop, in Windows it saves it to the pasteboard. You then need to open Photoshop, Paint or whichever image-editing app you prefer, create a new document, and paste the screenshot onto it. If you wish, you can replicate this function on a Mac by changing the keys you hold when taking the screenshot. Once you’ve used Command + Shift + 4 to create the crosshairs, hold Ctrl while dragging the cursor across the desired area. The resultant screengrab will be copied to the pasteboard – in other words, you’ll be able to paste it into Preview or a Keynote document or similar – instead of it saving to the desktop. This trick works on Macs whether or not they have Mojave or later installed. Here’s how to save a screenshot to the pasteboard on a Mac: Hold down Command + Shift + 4. The crosshairs will appear. You can let go of the keys. Press Ctrl and drag the crosshairs across area of screen you want to screenshot. Let go of the mouse button. Screenshot will be saved to pasteboard. How to change where Mac screenshots are saved in older macOS versions Pre-Mojave it wasn’t quite so easy to tell macOS to save screenshots somewhere else: in a folder labeled Screengrabs, for example. In the following example, we’ll assume we’ve created a desktop folder called exactly that, but you can change this process for different locations provided you know the file path. Click on the Finder to open a new Finder window. Create a folder in the Finder by right-clicking on the Finder window. Name it Screenshots (or whatever you want to call it) Now open Terminal (press Command + Space and start typing Terminal until the icon appears) then click on that icon to open the app. In Terminal type the following: defaults write com.apple.screencapture location (There needs to be a space after location – it won’t work without it) Now drag and drop your Screenshots folder on top of the Terminal window and it will automatically fill in the directory path. Now press Enter. Then type the following to make sure the change take effect:killall SystemUIServer A word of warning – don’t delete the folder you created! If you would still like easy access to your screenshots from the desktop you could create an alias. Just locate the folder you created in the Finder and right-click on it. Choose Create Alias. Now drag and drop the Alias to the desktop. Take a couple of screenshots to check it’s working. If you’d like to revert to the default screenshot location, go back to Terminal and type “defaults write com.apple.screencapture location ~/Desktop” (with no quotation marks) and hit Enter. Then type “killall SystemUIServer” (no quotes) and hit Enter.02:44 pmApple Intelligence will create a whole new smart home era
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Apple plans to release at least one new iPad Pro model this year, according to a supplier-focused report today from Korean website The Elec. It is likely that the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models would be updated simultaneously. After receiving an OLED display last year, the report said the iPad Pro will receive only "minor" changes this year. Overall, the next iPad Pro is expected to look "similar" to the current models, suggesting that the device will not receive any major design changes this year. All in all, expect a spec bump only for the next iPad Pro models. The report is focused on the possibility of South Korean company LX Semicon supplying display drivers for the new iPad Pro this year. It said that components for the device would go into mass production in April or May, suggesting that the next iPad Pro models are still many months away. A launch will likely occur later in the year. Earlier this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple could have its next-generation M5 chip ready for the next iPad Pro by late 2025 or early 2026. The current iPad Pro models with OLED displays and the M4 chip launched in May 2024. Earlier this year, Apple is expected to release new iPad Air and entry-level iPad 11 models. Those devices will likely launch by March or April. According to Gurman, the iPad 11 will be equipped with an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence, while a recent leak indicated that the new iPad Air models will have an M3 chip. It is unclear if the iPad mini will be updated this year, but it is typically only updated once every several years. After receiving the A17 Pro chip and more last year, the iPad mini might be the only iPad model that is not updated in 2025.Related Roundup: iPad ProTag: The ElecBuyer's Guide: iPad Pro (Neutral)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:36 pmBuilding a note-taking app
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In our hands-on Edifier Comfo C earbuds review, we find the clip-ons excel at comfort, but the fit can mess with audio quality. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:10 pmPresident Trump’s inaugural brings the world’s billionaire elites, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, en masse to DC | Mac Daily NewsPresident Trump’s inaugural brings the world’s billionaire elites, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, en masse to DC
As Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. President with Apple CEO Tim Cook among those billionaires in attendance… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:49 pmApple Falls to Third Place in China's Smartphone Market Amid Sales Decline
Apple has experienced a significant decline in iPhone sales in China, dropping from the leading position to third place in the country's smartphone market during the fourth quarter of 2024. According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, iPhone shipments in China fell by 18.2% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2024. This decline resulted in a 17.1% market share for the company, placing it behind Huawei and Xiaomi, which captured 18.1% and 17.2% of the market, respectively. The fall comes just a year after Apple held the top position in the market with a 19% share. This is apparently the first time since the U.S. ban on Huawei that Apple has been displaced by its Chinese competitor. Apple's reduced performance in China has been attributed to several factors, including heightened competition from domestic brands and its inability to bring Apple Intelligence to the region. While Apple Intelligence was introduced alongside the iPhone 16 lineup in September 2024 in the United States, it has not been made available in China due to regulatory constraints. The company is believed to be partnering with Chinese companies to deliver the features at a later date. Huawei's strong growth in the fourth quarter—up 15.5% year-on-year—has been largely credited to AI features in its flagship Mate 70 devices and the mid-range Nova 13 series. It is also of note that China's smartphone market experienced a 3.2% year-on-year decline in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking the only quarter of the year with negative growth. Despite these obstacles, Apple maintained its position as the third-largest smartphone brand in China for the quarter, and its sales were closely matched with Xiaomi, which recorded a 17.2% market share. Tags: China, CounterpointThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 pmCisco Announces ‘Radical’ Approach to AI Security
Cisco is taking a radical approach to AI security in its new AI Defense solution. AI Defense is aimed at addressing risks in developing and deploying AI applications, and identifying where AI is used in an organization. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:51 pmSMS Delivery Failures to Telecall Network In Brazil
Jan 21, 04:51 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures sending to Telecall Network In Brazil . 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.12:36 pmSecond report corroborates iPhone’s fall from 1st to 3rd place in China
Two of the world’s leading market intelligence firms report that the iPhone has lost its place as the best-selling phone in China, dropping from 1st to 3rd place in the final quarter of last year. Increased competition from local brands is cited as one factor, the second being Apple’s inability to offer AI features in the country … more…12:33 pmTrump hesitates over instituting China tariffs that would hurt Apple
Trump's day-one tariffs on China haven't been implemented yet, but he's still maintaining the fiction that it isn't American consumers who will pay the price.Tim Cook (right) and TrumpThere is no gray area here: tariffs are not a tax on other countries, they result solely in higher prices for Americans. Nonetheless, as he did during his first term, President Trump is again imposing tariffs, just not yet on China.During the campaign, he committed to introduce tariffs on his first day in office, and specifically that he would levy a 60% tariff on imports from China, plus a further 10% duty on Chinese goods. None of that happened, and instead newly announced tariffs will instead start from February 1, 2025, for Mexico and Canada. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:22 pmAustria, United Kingdom and Italy Account Security Carriers Partners Maintenance – Drei, Three and Wind Tre | TwilioAustria, United Kingdom and Italy Account Security Carriers Partners Maintenance – Drei, Three and Wind Tre
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 21:30 - 23:30 PSTJan 21, 03:58 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Drei Austria, Three United Kingdom and Wind Tre Italy are conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2025 at 21:30 PST until 27 January 2025 at 23:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Drei Austria, Three United Kingdom and Wind Tre Italy customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes12:22 pmUkraine Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance – UkrTelecom
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 23, 14:00 - 19:00 PSTJan 21, 03:53 PSTScheduled - The UkrTelecom network in Ukraine is conducting a planned maintenance from 23 January 2025 at 14:00 PST until 23 January 2025 at 19:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures from and to Twilio Ukraine phone numbers.12:10 pmMicrosoft word for Mac review: What’s new in Word 2024?
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Packed into compelling Office package Full of options Focus mode is fantastic Cons So many tools it may overwhelm some Our Verdict Microsoft Word remains king of the word processors, and while it definitely has some stylistic choices that may push some away, it’s combination of affordability and flexibility make it tough to beat. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When ReviewedLifetime license, one device: $179.99; Microsoft 265 Personal, one device: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Microsoft (lifetime license) $179.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If you’re of a certain age, Microsoft Word is likely to have been a cornerstone of your early computing life. Before Google Docs and the like, many of us used Word, helping Microsoft’s word processor become a household name whether you enjoyed using it or not. While it still has its quirks, Word is now better than it has ever been, and is rolled into an already compelling Office 365 suite that takes away the pain of expensive one-off licenses from yesteryear. First Impressions Whatever platform you use Word on, there’s a pleasing familiarity to it. I used it throughout all levels of education, and as a result, found it easy to get started – but others may be more than a little overwhelmed by the sheer volume of toolbars and icons (more on that a little later). Still, once you’re in, Word can open just about document you throw at it – with the exception of Pages files which remain openable in, well, Pages. (Want to share a Pages document with a Word user? You will need to save your Pages file in the doc. file format. To do so, press click on File and you will see an option to Export to…. choose Word. Now click on Word and Save. If you are trying to open a Pages document in Word you will need to convert it using Pages, if you don’t have Pages to hand you can use Pages in iCloud.) Template Gallery: All of these templates are a click away.Foundry As soon as you opt to pick a new document to open you’re presented with a whole host of templates that range from Calendars to notepads, journals and resumes, and you can open from Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage, too. That brings us nicely to the integration with Office365. The rise of Google Docs and other cloud-based options means that buying a full word processor isn’t a pressing concern for many of us. File Locations: Word can pull from a variety of file locations.Foundry Thankfully, the combined apps and services on offer with Microsoft Office 365 make it so you’ll probably find the value from somewhere, if not specifically Word. For one user it’s $99.99/£84.99 a year ($9.99/£8.49 a month) for Microsoft 265 Personal. Or for $129.99/£104.99 a year (or $12.99/£10.49 per month) you can get the Microsoft 365 Family edition with up to six licenses including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and more. However, if you only want to buy Word you can do that too. Microsoft sells a lifetime license of Word for $179.99/£159.99 (one device). Word is also available for free with 5GB of cloud storage and a series of basic templates, too. See: How to get Word for free. Microsoft Word features As you might expect from Microsoft, Word has a fairly business-like appearance, with easy to read labels and tooltips on the huge variety of buttons it offers. I’d still rather look at the more minimalist Pages interface, but Word on Mac does a good job of putting things in places your muscle memory knows to drift to. You can share documents in real-time, too, with comment and highlighting functionality included, and as you can imagine it’s very easy to share via OneDrive or Outlook. New in recent years is, as you may expect, AI integration. On the web comes in the form of Copilot which works a little like Apple’s own Apple Intelligence Writing tools, letting you write or rewrite with simple prompts, but in the Mac app it’s seemingly restricted to the Editor tool. AI Editor: The Editor is included on the Mac version of Word, but Copilot isn’t.Foundry It’s fine, and feels like the way the world is moving, but it really just operates as a quick checklist of potential grammar mistakes and a rudimentary plagiarism check. My favourite feature is the Focus mode that helps you zoom in with minimal distractions. I tend to work on articles in Draft for its simpler view, but this is definitely something I can see myself coming back to for longer pieces. Focus Mode: Focus Mode is a great way to minimise distractions and get work done.Foundry Microsoft Word annoyances Toolbars: Word packs a lot of items onto its toolbars.Foundry Microsoft Word’s only real negative is just how chock-full of options it is. Just look at the toolbar in the screenshot above, for example – there are buttons everywhere, and then there’s the menu bar, too. If you’re used to it, or you genuinely do find yourself using a lot of those features, you’ll have no issues here. But, as Microsoft shoehorns more AI features into its Office apps, it could end up getting more and more complex. Should you buy Word for Mac? Interface issues aside, Microsoft Word is a full-featured word processor that runs well on Mac, has an excellent ecosystem of sibling apps, and can be used for free. If you’ve not tried it for a while, it might just surprise you.12:08 pmTikTok ban suspended for 75 days, but Trump order may not be legal
The TikTok ban which came into effect on Sunday has been suspended for 75 days by an executive order signed by President Trump on his inauguration day. He has also said that US companies who provide services to TikTok during this time will not be prosecuted. However, legal scholars note that Trump’s order does not appear to comply with the law, and say that companies who make TikTok available remain liable for hundreds of billions of dollars of fines, so Apple is unlikely to return the app to the App Store … more…11:55 amApple's biggest innovation of the last 25 years isn't the iPhone
There's a new year upon us, with 2025 capping off a quarter-century of the modern Apple and its definitive role in personal computing innovation. In particular, 2025 marks 25 years of Apple's intuitive experience that turns elements of hardware and software into a magical coherence.Apple Park is the host for the next 25 years of Apple innovationsThese last twenty five years have represented the most critically important turn-around in the history of personal technology. In that quarter-century the formerly underdog "Apple Computer Inc" completely shed its beleaguered, clumsy, struggling image as the faded remains of the 1980's Macintosh company, hopelessly trying to remain relevant in a Microsoft Windows world.The tech media widely regarded Apple as simply flailing, indecisively pursuing ineffectual software and impractical hardware strategies to desperately patch together a reason for existing in what appeared to be a new age that had simply passed Apple up and left it to decay into the past. Just like Atari, Polaroid, Sega, or Kmart. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:15 amNew leak changes everything we know about the iPhone SE 4
Macworld With about two months to go until the launch of the new iPhone SE, we thought we had learned everything about the upcoming budget phone. But a new leak claims it will be a lot different than we thought. According to longtime leaker Evan Blass on X, the iPhone SE 4 will have a Dynamic Island instead of a notch. That contradicts basically every other rumor we’ve heard about the iPhone SE display, which has long been expected to have a notch. Apple first dropped the notch with the iPhone 14 Pro followed by the iPhone 15 a year later. Rumors have long claimed the iPhone SE 4 will be based on the iPhone 14, the last iPhone to have a notch. Foundry Granted, the rest of what we’ve heard about the iPhone SE 4 matches up with the iPhone 15, including a 48MP camera and USB-C. But if the iPhone SE 4 has a Dynamic Island, it changes everything we thought we knew about the phone. For one, Apple still sells the iPhone 15. If the iPhone SE 4 has the same design and display with a better chip, the only benefit of the iPhone 15 will be a secondary camera, which is a hard sell for a year-old phone that will likely cost $200 more and have a slower chip. And who would buy an iPhone 14 with a notch and a Lightning port when the brand-new iPhone SE 4 is cheaper? If Blass is correct, it likely means that Apple will change its iPhone strategy and distill the lineup down to just five models: the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and iPhone SE 4. Or maybe 16E, though Blass also reports that the iPhone SE name will stick around. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone SE 4 in March or April, possibly at a spring event alongside the 11th-gen iPad.11:02 amIssues with 530 Errors in Indonesia
Jan 21, 11:01 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue with 530 Errors in Indonesia, which potentially impacts multiple customers. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.11:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: The Mac @ Work report
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I have an on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for. Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make it beep to help you find your wallet when it inevitably gets lost somewhere in your home. Read on for my review … more…10:30 amTeam up with Apple at your own risk
Macworld Thinking about forging a multi-million or even billion-dollar deal with Apple? Hey, we’ve all been there. You’re sitting around on a Tuesday afternoon, watching old episodes of Columbo in your underwear while eating string cheese that’s past its best-by date and you think, “I should do a big-time deal with Apple!” Well, hold on, Fabio (can the Macalope call you “Fabio”?). Before you ink that deal, you might want to take a look at how some of the other partners Apple’s taken on over the years have faired. Because it’s not always great for the other guy. HP In 2004, HP started selling special branded iPods. No, really, this happened. You can look it up. HP agreed not to make a rival digital music player through August of 2006 and Apple agreed to not laugh so hard that milk came of its nose. Apple was so into this deal that these iPods had to be repaired by HP, even though they were just standard iPods with an HP logo on them. HP’s CEO was soon forced out and the deal was terminated before anyone could figure out what the heck it was all about. Grade: Incomplete, no credit This photo was not created using AI. It’s real.Wikipedia/keegan Motorola In 2005, Apple partnered with Motorola on the Rokr, a device that literally everyone agreed was garbage. Limited to 100 songs that could only be transferred to the phone by low-speed USB, the Rokr was eclipsed by the iPod Nano, which was unveiled on the same day. The following year, Motorola unveiled an update that worked with RealPlayer (remember RealPlayer?) instead of iTunes. You can imagine what a hit that was. Apple, meanwhile, was working on the smartphone that would essentially drive Motorola and dozens of other cell phone manufacturers out of business. Only Goldman Sachs could make this deal look slightly better in comparison by losing a metric butt-ton of cash. Grade: D Cingular/AT&T Apple eased its way into the cellular business without a lot of pain and Cingular got exclusive rights to sell the iPhone in the U.S. for four years. Cingular clearly gave up a lot of control, but it also got something extraordinarily valuable in return. Somewhere Stan Sigman is still monotonously reading from cue cards about this deal, even though he died four years ago. Grade: B Intel Usually, if Apple is buying something from you, it’s a relatively good relationship (as long as you don’t mess anything up). Foxconn has done alright. So has Samsung. Intel did fine for years, but it really missed the memo on processors for mobile devices. Most of this is the fault of Intel itself, but Apple was also quietly improving its iPhone processors so they could be used in Macs to run fast with very low power consumption. Intel was sailing along as if nothing had changed since 1997. Grade: C- Google Google has largely done fine in its relationship with Apple, you know, other than getting into an argument about Maps and having to deal with lawsuits about Android. Its lucrative search deal has drawn the attention of the U.S. Department of Justice, but it’s likely that some well-time donations to the incoming administration’s inauguration will snuff that out. Definitely a passing grade, if not terribly high. Grade: B- Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs partnered with Apple on the Apple Card and, boy, does it wish it had not done that. How do you lose $859 million in a year? Who does that? Probably a company that’s used to having the taxpayers bail it out, that’s who. Goldman’s mistake here seems to have been rushing so fast to get into the consumer business that it didn’t A) ask itself it was capable of getting into the consumer business and B) read the fine print on its deal with Apple. Something something ground war in Asia, something something going in against a Sicilian when death is on the line. Grade: F Nike Apple has been selling Nike-themed Watches and bands for years now and this relationship largely works because Apple and Nike are in completely different lines of business (same with Hermès). You might think, hey, so are Apple and Goldman Sachs! But, no, not according to the U.S. government. Grade: A- The Macalope isn’t saying you can’t win by partnering with Apple. Clearly you can do fine and there are, of course, many non-monetary benefits to partnering with an 800-lb gorilla. But, you should expect that the gorilla is going to get more of the bananas than you are. If you go into the relationship thinking, hey, lotta bananas to be had by partnering with this gorilla because people keep throwing it bananas, think again. There are a lot of bananas that will be thrown, yes, but you’ll mostly get left with the peels and maybe those little stringy bits no one likes. By the way, there are no flaws in this gorilla analogy. None.10:22 amMAD (Madrid) on 2025-01-22
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Apple’s next-gen iPad Air may feature an M3 chip which was confirmed on Monday by known leaker Evan Blass. Over on X, Blass shared an image of what appears to be source code mentioning forthcoming 11-inch iPad Air, 13-inch iPad Air, and iPad 11 models. Blass currently holds a good track record with leaks, and […] Source09:55 amIs the app market shrinking?
From the very first day of my journey in app development I wonder if there is still an end-user demand for apps. Based on my own and my friends’ pattern of app usage, I see it rather pessimistic. We use apps came with the OS, some social apps, and that’s that pretty much. I have […]09:54 amExclusive: EaseUS ToDo Backup for Mac 3.7.2 crash bug discovered when running macOS Sequoia 15.2 | PowerPageExclusive: EaseUS ToDo Backup for Mac 3.7.2 crash bug discovered when running macOS Sequoia 15.2
There are times when a company truly jumps the shark and refuses to take responsibility for its mistakes. In the case of utility software company EaseUS, this has become apparent with EaseUS ToDo Backup for Mac 3.7.2, which crashes every time the “Destination” button is clicked while creating a new backup under Apple’s macOS Sequoia […] Source09:52 amEWR (Newark) on 2025-01-22
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Macworld We’re of the opinion that a new year means a new you, and the new you shouldn’t be paying subscription fees for cloud storage. Instead of giving Dropbox a chunk of change every month, why not own 10TB of cloud storage after just one payment? Yup, lifetime access to Internxt cloud storage is now only $244.99 (reg. $2,999) with coupon code STORAGE30. It’s a big figure upfront, but consider this—a similar Dropbox plan takes $15 away from you monthly. If you do the math, this Internxt offer pays for itself after 18 months. Just like Dropbox, Internxt comes in a mobile and desktop app format for easy access. It’s simple to use, too. Just open the app, select the files you want to transfer, and ditch your old cloud subscription forever! For reference, 10TB could store 2.5 million photos, 2,000 hours of HD video, and 20 million documents. It sounds like a lot, but keep in mind that this plan could last you forever, or at least in the near future. And don’t worry, everything you upload on Internxt is protected with complete end-to-end encryption so no one but yourself or an intended recipient can view it. Make 2025 the year you kick your cloud subscription to the curb. Grab lifetime access to 10TB of Internxt cloud storage for $244.99 with code STORAGE30. This offer expires February 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and supplies are limited! Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB Plan Only $244.99 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change.07:52 amMalaysia SMS Carrier Maintenance – U Mobile
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Alongside its famously gorgeous landscape and cityscape screensavers, Apple TV 4K set top boxes now feature animated Snoopy screensavers. Here's how to get them onto your Mac.You can get Apple TV 4K's Snoopy screensavers onto your MacSince Apple TV acquired the rights to screen classic "Charlie Brown" shows, and make new ones, it also added the cartoon's Snoopy to the Apple Watch. Then from tvOS 18.2, Apple TV 4K has gained four animated Snoopy screensavers.Getting them from Apple TV to your Mac turns out to take many steps, but they're each quite simple. And the reward for your efforts is to see: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:22 amRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MegaFon
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 12:00 PST - Jan 23, 16:00 PSTJan 20, 19:04 PSTScheduled - The MegaFon network in Russia is conducting a series of planned maintenances from 22 January 2025 at 12:00 PST until 23 January 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MegaFon Russia handsets.Note, the maintenance will be carried out on each of the following dates and times:22 January 2025 at 12:00 PST until 22 January 2025 at 16:00 PST23 January 2025 at 12:00 PST until 23 January 2025 at 16:00 PST12:48 amAppstore submission reviewers ghosting after opening our app
Just need to vent about the most frustrating app review experience ever. We submitted our app to the App Store 15 days ago, and it's been a complete nightmare. Here's the pattern: App goes into review (usually after 10min) Reviewer creates account Immediately exits app No feedback, no rejection, nothing Repeat The first few reviews […]Monday January 2011:52 pmFRA (Frankfurt) on 2025-01-21
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I've had a paid developer license some years ago but eventually dropped it for lack of time. From time to time, I think of something I'd like to have on my phone and I could do and push on Github, but having to build and re-sign it every 7 days doesn't sound acceptable. I've emailed […]11:01 pmMagSafe Monday: Your guide to the best MagSafe travel gear
Traveling with your Apple devices can quickly become a juggling act of chargers, cables, and adapters. That’s where MagSafe hits home for me—simplifying charging without needing a bunch of cables in my travel bag. Since its release with the iPhone 12, it’s been my go-to way to charge everything. Whether heading out for a weekend getaway or a quick work trip, building a MagSafe “go-bag” travel kit guarantees your iPhone, , and AirPods are charged up and ready to go. Let’s look at what you need in your travel bag for MagSafe. more…10:22 pmChatGPT Proves Useful for Data Exploration
Adam Engst explores how ChatGPT can transform complex spreadsheet data into valuable visualizations, sharing insights from analyzing his running club’s registration patterns and promotional channel analysis.10:06 pmHi Everyone! I made a quick video about my journey into iOS development. Please check it out and let me know your thoughts—thank you for the support! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHi Everyone! I made a quick video about my journey into iOS development. Please check it out and let me know your thoughts—thank you for the support!
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Rumored features of the upcoming iPhone SE 4 include a larger display, no home button, plus the absence of the expected screen notch. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:40 pmApple CEO Tim Cook offers innovation and jobs to President Trump's America
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- 12:55 amHair Stylist – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
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**Sr. Software Engineer ( Apple iOS Developer)** **Category:** Software Development/ Engineering **Main location:** United States, Missouri, St Louis **Position ID:**12:54 amBi-lingual (Spanish) Level 1 *Apple* Support Specialist – CompuCom (United States) | Job Search EngineBi-lingual (Spanish) Level 1 *Apple* Support Specialist – CompuCom (United States)
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU - Silver – G13K1LL/A $1,269.00 Originally released April 2021 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 1TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…12:25 amRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU – Blue – G14M0LL/A – $1,129.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU – Blue – G14M0LL/A – $1,129.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU - Blue – G14M0LL/A $1,129.00 Originally released April 2021 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 512GB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…12:25 amFacilities Technician III – *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States)
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Physical Therapist Assistant- Apple Hill Medical Center (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening Location: York Hospital, York, PA Schedule: Part Time Part time (40 hours12:25 amSolutions Engineer – *Apple* – SHI (United States)
**Job Summary** An Apple Solution Engineer's primary role is tosupport SHI customers in their efforts to select, deploy, and manage Apple operating systems and12:25 amChannel Sales Manager – *Apple* Retail – DISH Network (United States)
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Operations Associate - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple12:24 am