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- 10:22 amMAD (Madrid) on 2025-01-22
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 01:00 - 05:00 UTCJan 21, 10:12 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MAD (Madrid) datacenter on 2025-01-22 between 01:00 and 05:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.10:15 amRumor: Apple to introduce M3-based iPad Air this year
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
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 06:00 - 13:00 UTCJan 21, 09:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in EWR (Newark) datacenter on 2025-01-22 between 06:00 and 13:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.09:48 amBased on a true story
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ZStack{ let headerHeight: CGFloat = 100 HeaderView(content: { VStack{ Spacer() Button() Spacer() } }).frame(height: headerHeight) VStack{ ScrollView{ ContentView().padding(.top, headerHeight) } } } Everyone, I need your help. As you can see above, the content is indeed supposed to be on top of the header, so as user scroll down, the header is going to be […]08:42 amHas anyone started to use Cursor and AI to help with development work?
I'd love to hear your experiences with using this. submitted by /u/Disastrous_Mix8016 [link] [comments]08:37 amSMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Multiple Networks in United States of America via Subset of Short codes | TwilioSMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Multiple Networks in United States of America via Subset of Short codes
Jan 21, 00:36 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to multiple networks in United States of America via subset of short codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.08:22 amKIX (Osaka) on 2025-01-23
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 23, 16:30 - 21:30 UTCJan 21, 08:08 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in KIX (Osaka) datacenter on 2025-01-23 between 16:30 and 21:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.08:22 amRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Yota
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 12:00 PST - Jan 23, 16:00 PSTJan 21, 00:18 PSTScheduled - The Yota network in Russia is conducting a series of planned maintenances from 22 January 2025 at 12:00 PST until 22 January 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Yota Russia handsets.Note, the maintenance will be carried out on each of the following dates and times:23 January 2025 at 12:00 PST until 23 January 2025 at 13:00 PST08:00 amIt’s time to drop kick Dropbox and get cloud storage without the recurring fees
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
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 10:00 PST - Jan 23, 14:00 PSTJan 20, 23:39 PSTScheduled - The U Mobile network in Malaysia is conducting a series of planned maintenances from 22 January 2025 at 10:00 PST until 23 January 2025 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to U Mobile Malaysia handsets.Note, the maintenance will be carried out on each of the following dates and times:22 January 2025 at 10:00 PST until 22 January 2025 at 14:00 PST23 January 2025 at 10:00 PST until 23 January 2025 at 14:00 PST04:38 amHow to get the Apple TV Snoopy screensaver on your Mac
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
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 21, 01:00 - 05:00 UTCJan 20, 23:22 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2025-01-21 between 01:00 and 05:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.11:12 pmShared license for opensource apps
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!
submitted by /u/BlossomBuild [link] [comments]09:47 pmPlease support AR app beta
https://testflight.apple.com/join/xK5QubPk submitted by /u/Molodoy_Electric [link] [comments]09:46 pm9to5Mac Daily: January 20, 2025 – TikTok ban latest, iOS 19 rumors
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…09:45 pmiPhone SE 4 might avoid Apple’s screen notch
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
Big tech CEOs, including Tim Cook, have taken to social media to offer congratulations to President Trump, and to restate a commitment to contributing to growth, innovation, and jobs in the United States.Apple Park. Image source: AppleThe cycle of praise, in-person attention, and financial contribution continues on inauguration day as Silicon Valley's biggest names offer congratulations on Elon Musk's social media platform. Apple CEO Tim Cook is no different, posting on X after his in-person appearance at the ceremony.Cook's post is nearly identical to the one he made after President Trump's victory in November, and it echoes other CEOs' posts like Google's Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella. The big tech CEOs share their excitement for innovation and American-based ingenuity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:32 pmHow to upgrade the SSD in your M4 Mac mini
The M4 Mac mini came with a surprise — a slotted and upgradeable SSD. Here's how to install one, get it running, and what to expect for speed.An upgrade SSD on top of the M4 Mac miniMac mini upgradeability has varied over the years. The 2012 and before models were the gold standard, with both upgradeable RAM and storage. The 2014 model had upgradeable storage, but not RAM. The 2018 had RAM slots, but lacked upgradeable storage.When the M1 mini shipped, nothing was upgradeable. And while Apple doesn't strictly approve of SSD upgrades on the M4 Mac mini, it's at least possible. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:28 pmare yall force unwrapping optionals
somethin about slapping a ! on that baby gets me so excited. I do it all the time, because i'm so confident it will never be null submitted by /u/kingletdown [link] [comments]09:11 pmHow to market and improve conversion?
I’m pretty into development and design but i have no clue about marketing and sales. How do you guys handle this to improve conversion and downloads? I have released this app some time ago not marketed it and kinda sad about the conversion. Any tips and tricks? https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/invoquik/id6477868904 submitted by /u/infxmousrogue [link] […]08:59 pmTheming iOS Apps in Swift with UITraitCollection
submitted by /u/theli0nheart [link] [comments]08:35 pmTim Cook congratulates Trump and touts ‘continued innovation and jobs’ for the United States | 9 to 5 MacTim Cook congratulates Trump and touts ‘continued innovation and jobs’ for the United States
Apple CEO Tim Cook was in attendance at President Trump’s inauguration today in Washington, D.C., and has taken to social media to promise “continued innovation and jobs” for the United States. According to Trump, Apple is planning a “massive investment” in the United States now that he has taken office. more…07:56 pmWhat’s your worst mistake in a production app?
What’s the worst mistake you’ve made/production issue you’ve caused? I recently released an update with the most basic error in which I forgot to pass an environment object to a sheet view which was placed on the App struct. This sheet holds the chat view on a social app so needless to say this caused […]07:38 pm‘HomePad’: Here are five features coming with Apple’s brand new product
Apple is launching a brand new Home product soon. I’ve been calling it ‘HomePad,’ and these are five of the core features it will bring with it. more…07:31 pmShare your success story to motivate us 🙂
submitted by /u/RawiSoft [link] [comments]07:20 pmService Issue – Cloud Manager and API
Jan 20, 19:20 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating a service issue that affects the Linode Cloud Manager and API. During that time, some users may experience issues when attempting to access these systems. Specifically, we have observed slow responses, connection timeouts, and request failures. We will share additional updates as we have more information.07:06 pmRevenueCat burst of purchases?
The purchases that show up on RevenueCat would be silent all day, then a burst of like 5 purchases would come in within a span of 15 minutes. Does anyone else also have this weird behavior with RevenueCat? submitted by /u/matt8p [link] [comments]06:56 pmApple's iPhone SE 4 rumored to abandon notch in favor of Dynamic Island
A reliable leaker has shared a new image that suggests the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will feature Apple's Dynamic Island.Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 ProOn Monday, Evan Blass told X followers that the iPad Air would get an M3 upgrade, rather than the alleged M4 upgrade others have suggested. A mere few hours later, Blass alleges that Apple's next iPhone SE could ditch its notch for the Dynamic Island.Blass shared the following image, which shows four upcoming Apple devices. Among them was an iPhone that can safely be assumed to be the iPhone SE, as the iPhone 17 likely won't debut until the fall. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:40 pmAirTags are now given free by Colorado police to prevent stolen vehicles
Apple’s has long been a great option for tracking your vehicle’s location, and now one Colorado police department has caught on and started giving them away free to help deter auto theft. more…06:38 pmTim Cook joins big tech leaders for Trump's inauguration
Apple CEO Tim Cook and many other big tech CEOs have been spotted at one of Monday's inauguration events that heralds Donald Trump becoming President of the United States for the second time.Tim Cook at St. John's Church - Image Credit: BBCThe United States will see the installation of Donald Trump in the role of President for the second time on Monday. For some of the more well-heeled members of society, they will see the event from close range.While the 47th presidential inauguration itself will happen later in the day, other elements of the inaugural celebrations have already taken place. In the morning, Trump attended a service at St. John's Church, alongside an entourage of company heads and major figures in the business world. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:22 pmMalaysia SMS Carrier Maintenance – U Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 10:00 - 14:00 PSTJan 20, 10:14 PSTScheduled - The U Mobile network in Malaysia is conducting a planned maintenance from 22nd January 2025 at 10:00 PDT until 22nd January 2025 at 14:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from U Mobile Malaysia handsets.06:07 pmTikTok is back in the US, but it’s not on the App Store: Here’s what you need to know
It’s been a tumultuous several days for TikTok in the United States. The app went offline on Saturday night and was removed from the App Store by Apple. On Sunday afternoon, however, TikTok restored service in the United States thanks to “necessary clarity” provided by President Trump. Despite TikTok being online once again in the United States, however, the app remains unavailable from the App Store. Here’s what you need to know about that ever-evolving situation. more…05:49 pmExperience after running a free promotion
What is your experience after running a free lifetime promotion? Did it seem to increase app subscription sales, after the lifetime promotion completed? As of now I’m thinking after the lifetime offer maybe more downloads, so just the prospect of more converting customer submitted by /u/Grouchy-Ad8338 [link] [comments]05:48 pmLeaked image reveals new iPhone SE may feature Dynamic Island
Apple’s launching a new iPhone SE soon and with a strong array of features that could make it the best iPhone for most buyers. Now, we can add one more rumored feature to the list: the Dynamic Island. more…05:45 pmToday in Apple history: Sequel to ‘1984’ Mac ad bombs hard
On January 20, 1985, Apple debuted one of the most notorious and badly received ads in its history. Remember the "Lemmings" ad? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:32 pmCloudflare Zero Trust Gateway Issues – Device Posture
Jan 20, 17:32 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Device Posture checks within the HTTP proxy component within Gateway. Performance and connectivity through Gateway may be impacted. We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.05:30 pmApple dedicates homepage to Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of the slain Civil Rights Movement leader, Monday's Apple MLK Day homepage takeover brings inspirational quotes and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:21 pmThe Synchronization Framework in Swift 6
submitted by /u/jacobs-tech-tavern [link] [comments]05:11 pmCanon just launched a new iPhone app for multi-cam livestreaming
Canon just launched a brand new iPhone and iPad app called Live Switcher Mobile, and it aims to make multi-cam livestreaming easier than ever. more…05:01 pmiPhone SE 4 Leak Shows Dynamic Island, Casts Doubt on Rumored 'iPhone 16E' Name
A new iPhone SE is widely rumored to launch this year, and the device has potentially been confirmed today by known leaker Evan Blass. In a private social media post, Blass shared an image of what appears to be source code mentioning an iPhone SE (4th Gen), which casts doubt on the alternative "iPhone 16E" name rumored for the device. However, the name in the source code could be a placeholder, so there is no guarantee one way or the other yet. Blass also shared a purported image of the new iPhone SE, and the device has a Dynamic Island instead of a notch. So far, the Dynamic Island is available on the iPhone 14 Pro models, all four iPhone 15 models, and all four iPhone 16 models. There have been conflicting rumors about whether the next iPhone SE will have a Dynamic Island or a notch, so we will ultimately have to wait and see. No further details were revealed about the next iPhone SE in this leak. The new iPhone SE is said to have a similar design as the base iPhone 14 or iPhone 16. Rumored features for the device include a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, a newer A-series chip and an increased 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence support, and the first Apple-designed 5G modem. According to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone SE 4 will be released around the quarter mark of 2025. That means the device will likely be released this March or April, just like all three previous iPhone SE models were. The current iPhone SE looks similar to the iPhone 8, with outdated features such as a Touch ID button, Lightning port, and thick bezels around the display. Pricing starts at $429, but at least a slight price increase seems probable for the next model. The leak from Blass also mentioned new iPad Air and entry-level iPad 11 models, which do not appear to have any obvious design changes. Those devices are also likely to be announced by March or April this year.Related Roundup: iPhone SETag: Evan BlassBuyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:55 pmThe M3 MacBook Air with 512GB SSD is $200 Off
Amazon has the M3 MacBook Air marked at 15% off, bringing the price down to $1099. Featuring the M3 power chip and the macOS’ powerful core technologies, this MacBook Air brings speed to everything you do and will let you zoom through your work schedule. It can run Microsoft 365, your favorite productivity apps, and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:53 pmApple and Goldman Sachs might conclude partnership early
CEO of Goldman Sachs, Davin Solomon, states that there is a likelihood that the Apple Card collaboration by Apple and Goldman Sachs could conclude early. Their contract will supposedly end in 2030, but the company wants out of its deal with Apple and the consumer banking business. Last year in November, a report made out […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:52 pmTim Cook will be in attendance at Trump’s inauguration
Tim Cook, Apple CEO, will be one of many CEOs that will be attending the elected President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Cook has donated $1 million to the inaugural committee personally early in January and previously congratulated Trump when he won the elections last November. Then in December, he went to Mar-a-Lago and had dinner with […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:51 pmApple continues 0% interest for iPhones In Canada
Affirm, Apple’s partner in financing, is offering a monthly payment option for iPhone transactions in Canada without any interest, after discontinuing this in the middle of last year. Affirm offers a 0% loan where you can avail 0% interest when you are paying for your iPhone for 24 months for people in Canada. The promo […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:46 pmDeals: Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 $113 off, 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $270 off, Apple Thunderbolt cable 50% off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 $113 off, 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $270 off, Apple Thunderbolt cable 50% off, more
Today is your last chance at the 4-day Best Buy sale and the best price ever on the USB-C AirPods Max, but we also have some fresh new deals to scope out today. Firstly, we spotted the 46mm Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 at $113 off in open-box condition with a full Apple warranty alongside Apple’s 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB of RAM at up to $270 off and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation at $165 for today only. Those offers also happen to sit alongside a giant price drop on the official Apple Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Pro Cable at 50% off and a host of today’s accessory deals too. Everything awaits down below. more…04:45 pmiPad Air with M3 chip appears imminent
An M3 iPad Air could bring in improved speed and performance, and rumor indicates the tablet is right around the corner. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:40 pmToday is the last day to pick up a MacBook Air for $749
Best Buy's holiday MacBook Air sale delivers prices as low as $749, but the featured deal ends today and inventory is limited.Grab a MacBook Air for $749 today only.The entire MacBook Air line is on sale this Monday, with Best Buy's $749 M2 MacBook Air 13-inch deal taking center stage. This spec is equipped with an M2 chip with an 8-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage. At press time, Space Gray is the only colorway left in stock so you'll want to order now if you want to secure the deal.Buy for $749 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:37 pmCanon's new app turns your iPhones & iPads into a multicam streaming setup
Canon's new "Live Switcher Mobile" app turns your iPhone or iPad into a multi-device streaming setup — and it's currently limited to Apple devices only.Live Switcher Mobile comes to iPhone and iPadOn Monday, Canon announced that it has launched a new app called "Live Switcher Mobile." It allows users to seamlessly switch between three devices — currently just iPhones and iPads — that are all connected to the same Wi-Fi network.Canon hopes the app will streamline the live-streaming process and eliminate the need for much bulkier setups. There's even an option to specify the number of seconds before the shooting device automatically changes over to another. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:36 pmApple TV rumors, more CES releases, & Apple's 2025 smart home plans on HomeKit Insider | AppleInsiderApple TV rumors, more CES releases, & Apple's 2025 smart home plans on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about more straggling CES news, Apple TV rumors, GM's CarPlay issues, and lay out Apple's 2025 smart home roadmap.HomeKit Insider PodcastEven though CES 2025 wrapped already, there has been lingering news, with a few more products that slipped under the radar being announced after the show. Those late releases include the first Matter-enabled fridge for the US market.It's from Bosch and will allow you to monitor and control the temperature from any Matter app, including — eventually — Apple Home. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:30 pmMacBook Air rig boasts ‘best’ noise-canceling headphones [Setups]
Are Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in a Mac setup the best of the best? Many folks seems to think so, although great alternatives abound. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:22 pmApple Intelligence makes this Apple Music feature better than ever, here’s why
Apple Music hasn’t technically received any AI upgrades yet, but there’s one recent Apple Intelligence feature that has nonetheless proven a surprisingly great addition to the Music app since iOS 18.2 launched. Here are the details. more…03:58 pmBuild times with an M4
Currently on a maxed out M1 and I'm teasing myself with the idea of an M4. My last Xcode build time was almost 200s. Is there a lot of room for improvement here? submitted by /u/RSPJD [link] [comments]03:58 pmAirPods 4 With ANC Drop to $164.99 on Amazon
Amazon today has one of the first notable discounts of the year on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, available for $164.99, down from $179.00. If you're looking for the AirPods 4 without ANC, they're available for $119.00 on Amazon, down from $129.00. 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. Regarding the AirPods 4 with ANC, today's deal is the best price we've tracked so far in 2025, but it's not an all-time low price. We tracked a fairly steep discount on the AirPods 4 over the holiday season last year, but it's unlikely to reappear anytime soon, so Amazon's discount is a solid option if you're shopping for the newest AirPods right now. $14 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $164.99 In addition to Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on this model, the AirPods 4 also feature a redesigned earbud for increased comfort, the H2 chip for improved audio performance, up to 30 hours of battery life, and an IP54 rating for dust, water, and sweat resistance. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. 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 forums03:56 pmiPad Air update rumored to get M3 upgrade, not M4
A prolific and generally accurate leaker is predicting that the next iPad Air will use the M3 chip, countering rumors of a jump up to the M4 chip.The base of an iPad Air displayApple is anticipated to launch an update to the iPad Air in the spring, with a refresh upgrading its Apple Silicon performance. If a leaker is to be believed, that jump may not be as big as rumors have claimed.An image privately released on social media by Evan Blass, known as "evleaks," appears to be listings for the next iPad and iPad Air. While a lot of the information is blurred, the description of the iPad Air seems to refer to its next chip. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:27 pmNokia's Day-After iPhone Analysis Proved Eerily Accurate
Nokia accurately predicted the iPhone would revolutionize the smartphone industry in a confidential analysis prepared the day after Apple unveiled the device in 2007, according to internal documents recently released by Nokia's Design Archive at Aalto University in Finland. The presentation praised the iPhone's touchscreen interface and recognized Apple's unprecedented control over carrier relationships, though it misjudged the importance of web browsing and Java support. Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:13 pmApple’s been rejecting my app for 3 weeks now – I need your help!
Hey great community , am trying to get my app approved for 3 weeks now, but Apple keeps rejecting it. https://preview.redd.it/f988o5t006ee1.png?width=1836&format=png&auto=webp&s=0b13832c13531180357fefc49d5def15af55df98 my app uses FaceCheck.id for reverse image search literally the same as an app already on the App Store. what I tried: we share almost the same screen shots and app descirption – just […]03:11 pmAirTags prevent so much car crime that Colorado police are giving them away
Arvada Police in Colorado have turned to AirTags to cut down on the number of cars being stolen in the city in the latest example of how useful the $30 devices are.Apple AirTags (right) and Tile Trackers (left) are being given away to Colorado residents who sign the contractFrom the moment AirTags were released in 2021, they were used to prevent car theft — and they were also used by car thieves. Overall, though, Apple's trackers have revolutionized how stolen cars can be found, and found quickly.According to CBS Colorado, the success rate is such that on January 19, 2025, the Arvada Police Department held its first-ever giveaway event for members of the community to get free trackers. While the report specifies that they were given AirTags, footage actually shows a mixture of Apple and Tile trackers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:09 pmApple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals; Belgium now investigating [U] | 9 to 5 MacApple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals; Belgium now investigating [U]
Apple is facing criminal complaints by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which accuses the company of illegally using conflict minerals, also known as “blood minerals.” The terms refer to minerals sourced from illegal sources who employ child labor and use the proceeds to buy weapons for armed conflicts. The charges have been filed in Belgium and France because those countries have a strong judicial record in corporate accountability cases. Update: Belgium has now opened an investigation – see the end of the piece … more…03:04 pmInstagram Unveils 'Edits' App as CapCut Rival
Instagram has unveiled a new video editing app called Edits, which aims to fill the void left by CapCut's removal from U.S. app stores following federal restrictions on ByteDance-owned applications. The announcement came from head Adam Mosseri, explaining that Edits as a "full suite of creative tools" for mobile video creators. According to Mosseri, Edits is aimed at creators who produce short-form videos on mobile devices: Edits will have a much broader range of creative tools and probably a smaller addressable audience. Think a place to track all your ideas instead of templates. Think AI video editing tools on a per clip or per video basis. Think new insights on why your videos are succeeding or struggling. The app includes AI-powered animation for images, green screen effects, video overlays, automatic captions with customization options, and tools for reducing background noise. It also allows users to save drafts, share projects with collaborators, and leverage a dedicated tab for inspiration and trending audio. Videos created with Edits and shared on Instagram Reels will benefit from advanced performance analytics, allowing creators to monitor engagement metrics such as follower interaction, video skips, and overall reach. The app arrives in the wake of CapCut's recent delisting from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store due to U.S. law. Mosseri said that Edits will "end up pretty different than CapCut," noting that it is designed to cater to creators who want a more comprehensive toolset rather than casual video makers or users of desktop editing software. The app also stands out by offering export options without watermarks, a feature that has recently become a limitation in CapCut's free version. Edits launches in February on iOS, and Android at a later date. It is available to pre-order on the App Store now.Tag: InstagramThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:02 pmAs always, Apple celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Day on its homepage
As is usual, Apple is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr Day on its homepage, with quotes from the civil rights champion. This year’s lead quote is: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically” … more…02:54 pmNew iPad Air Models With M3 Chip Seemingly Confirmed by Leaker
Apple's next-generation iPad Air and entry-level iPad models have seemingly been confirmed today by known leaker Evan Blass. In a private social media post, Blass shared an image of what appears to be source code mentioning unreleased 11-inch iPad Air, 13-inch iPad Air, and iPad 11 models. It is unclear where this information was obtained from, but Blass has a pretty good track record with leaks. In 2020, for example, he revealed marketing images for the iPhone 12 lineup and HomePod mini a few hours before those devices were announced. Notably, the leak reveals the next iPad Air models will apparently be equipped with the M3 chip. There had been speculation that Apple might use the iPad Pro's M4 chip for the next iPad Air models instead, in a move away from chips manufactured with TSMC's expensive and lower-yield first-generation 3nm process, known as N3B. There was a six-month period in 2022 where both the iPad Pro and iPad Air had the M1 chip, so there is precedent for such a thing. Nonetheless, it appears the iPad Air will use the M3 chip. The leak does not mention which chip the iPad 11 will use, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously said the device will be equipped with the A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM to enable Apple Intelligence support on the entry-level iPad. The leak also seems to confirm the widely-rumored iPhone SE 4. iPad 10 models have an A14 Bionic chip and 4GB of RAM. Apple unveiled the iPad 10 in October 2022, with pricing starting at $449 at the time. Apple lowered the iPad 10's starting price to $349 in the U.S. in May 2024. It is unclear if the iPad 11 will start at $349, or if pricing will return to a higher level. Apple last updated the iPad Air in May 2024 with the M2 chip, and it also introduced the first-ever 13-inch iPad Air model at the time. Apple will likely announce these new iPads by March or April this year. No major design changes have been rumored for the devices. The new iPads are expected to be accompanied by new Magic Keyboards too.Related Roundup: iPad Air Tag: Evan BlassBuyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:52 pmPlanned Maintenance for Flex Insights Historical Reporting
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 25, 01:00 - 14:00 PSTJan 20, 06:36 PSTScheduled - The Flex Insights Historical Reporting dashboards visualization partner in the US is conducting planned maintenance on Saturday, Jan 25th, 2025, at 1:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. The maintenance window is planned to take up to 13 hours. Maintenance is planned as no-downtime, but there can be intermittent failures on loading Insights Historical Dashboards and ETLs uploads while the maintenance is in progress.02:52 pmMultiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 22, 13:30 - 13:45 PSTJan 20, 06:38 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Israel and Morocco is conducting a planned maintenance from 22 January 2025 at 13:30 PST until 22 January 2025 at 13:45 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Israel and Morocco handsets.02:49 pmTed Lasso season 4 ‘will be announced shortly’ per Apple TV+ star
Apple TV+ just debuted the long-awaited new season of Severance, but another beloved show is in the works for a big return too. Ted Lasso season 4 hasn’t officially been announced yet, but according to one star, that will change very soon. more…02:46 pmpCloud review: Back your Mac up to the cloud
Macworld At a glance Pros Looks great Folder backup Media playback Cons Unlock process Our Verdict Up against the likes of OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox and more, pCloud stands out for its ease of use, colorful interface and flexible payment options. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When ReviewedAnnual: $59.88 (currently $49.99) for 500GB for a year; $119.88 (currently $99.99) for 2TB; Lifetime: $299 (currently $199) for 500GB; or $599 (currently $399) for 2TB; $1,890 (currently $1,190) 10TB Best Prices Today: Retailer Price pCloud (annually) $59.88 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket We’ve been testing a huge number of cloud-based storage services for your Mac, and while the usual mainstays are still easy to recommend, pCloud might just be worth a look for you. The Mac app is relatively barebones, but it essentially works in the same way as its rivals, albeit with a delightful web interface (who knew a splash of color could make such a difference?), and the option to buy a lifetime subscription outright. It also acts as a great media player, even in the web app. Are those features enough to catapult it into first place? Not quite. A bizarre ‘unlock’ process to open up additional free storage is neat but a little irritating, while some of its features like file history are tucked behind an additional paywall. Still, if you’ve not tried pCloud it’s well worth a look, particularly if you’re a little fed up of the usual heavy-hitters. First Impressions File Backup: You can point pCloud at a folder or drive on your Mac and it’ll keep it in the cloud for you.Foundry Once you’re signed up for an account and download the pCloud Drive app, pCloud will let you upload and sync files on your Mac, so you can point it at a specific location and know it’ll keep things up to date. It’s a nice, hands-free backup option to have switched on just in case you need it. As with many apps of its ilk, though, it’s essentially a wrapped for the web app. Thankfully, pCloud’s web app is clean, easy-to-navigate, and has a touch of color (you’d be surprised at how rare that is). Unlocking Process: The way users ‘unlock’ more storage could be seen as an inconvenienceFoundry Right off the bat, you’ll get access to 4GB of free storage, less than we’re used to but, through the option to ‘unlock’ that can be raised to 10GB. On the one hand, that’s nice, and double what some offer, but on the other, needing to invite a friend for an extra 1GB of storage feels pointless — just give us the 10GB upfront! pCloud features Encryption: Encryption will cost extra, even if you’re on a lifetime planFoundry The secret sauce of OneDrive and Google Drive is that they’re great for creating files as well as storing them, but as with Sync and DropBox, pCloud is much closer to a place to edit documents shared between users, or backed up in the cloud for safe-keeping. That’s a key distinction because you won’t be creating documents in pCloud, but that means it’s a very lightweight and breezy interface as a result. You can store and share all types of files, as well as setting a directory for a local folder on your Mac to keep backed up. You can also use a File Requests option to ask for files without sharing your pCloud account information. Perhaps my favorite feature is that media plays so well within pCloud. Saved a video? You’ll be able to watch it via the in-window player, and the same can be said for audio and images, too. You can even backup social media profiles, which could be ideal for anyone working in community management. Additional costs are incurred for file history for 360 days (that’s $80 per year), but you do get 15 days to recover files for free, or 30 days with premium. There’s also a ‘Vault’ for storing items with client-side encryption, but that’ll set for back $4.99 per month. That brings us nicely to cost. You can pay $59.88/£59.88 (currently $49.99/£49.99) for 500GB for a year, or $119.88/£119.88 (currently $99.99/£99.99) for 2TB, which is a solid deal. You can also go for lifetime versions, with 500GB for $299/£299 (currently $199/£199) or $599/£599 (currently $399/£399) for 2TB, or splash $1,890/£1,890 (currently $1190/£1190) for lifetime access to a whopping 10TB of storage. Sadly, those additional features (the extra file history and vault) aren’t included in those lifetime plans. Considering a user may spend well over $1,000, that’s something worth considering. pCloud annoyances Web App: pCloud is pretty welcoming to look at, which is surprisingly rare.Foundry Aside from those pricing gripes, pCloud is pretty fantastic as an alternative to some of the usual suspects. That initial unlocking process to get you to the 10GB of free storage feels a minor issue, and you won’t be able to edit documents within pCloud, but short of that, it’s a fantastic option. Should you buy pCloud? If you’re looking for lifetime cloud storage, pCloud is well worth a look. It’s also easy to use and has some great extra features that could make it a dream for big libraries of home movies and pictures.02:29 pmNine people in Nokia recognized the huge threat posed by the iPhone
The fun Apple-related history reveals we saw last week continue. A confidential internal presentation spotted within newly-published archives shows that at least nine people within Nokia realized the huge threat posed by the iPhone the day after it launched. Sadly, senior execs failed to listen, and in just seven years Nokia went from owning the smartphone business to exiting it … more…02:28 pmApple plans MacBook Air display upgrade, but OLED still far away
Apple's reported development of an oxide LCD panel for the MacBook Air is another sign that the OLED MacBook Air is still a long way from becoming a reality.MacBook AirApple often updates the display technologies in its hardware, improving them in various ways as time rolls on. While OLED is considered to be what Apple is migrating towards across its product lines, it seems that the MacBook Air has a bit more of a wait ahead of it.According to sources of TheElec on Monday, Apple is starting the development of displays for the MacBook Air that uses oxide thin-film-transistor (TFT) technology. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:16 pmSeeming confirmation of an M3 iPad Air expected early this year
Bloomberg has suggested that a 2025 iPad Air will launch early this year, which would be sooner than expected. We suggested then that it will probably get an M3 chip rather than an M4, and that now appears to be corroborated by a leaker. While today’s report says nothing on dates, a redacted document makes reference to an “iPad Air 13 (M3)” and an “iPad Air 11 (M3)” … more…02:09 pmApple pulls TikTok, other banned ByteDance apps in America
On Saturday in the United States, TikTok went dark. On Sunday, it was again available. Both actions were accompanied with notifications… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:07 pmMultiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 20, 22:00 - 23:00 PSTJan 17, 20:56 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Argentina is conducting a planned maintenance from 20 January 2025 at 22:00 PST until 20 January 2025 at 23:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Argentina handsets.02:07 pmUnited States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 29, 22:00 - 22:15 PSTJan 17, 22:50 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 29 January 2025 at 22:00 PST until 29 January 2025 at 22:15 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets via subset of United States short codes.02:00 pmTailscale announces new integration with Jamf Pro
Simply put, Tailscale provides secure VPN access to people who hate VPN tools. I’ve said previously that their team looked at everything that was wrong, complex to configure, and challenging to use and said, “What if we just made all of that better?”. Today, the company is announcing a new integration with Jamf Pro for deploying Tailscale across macOS, iPadOS, and iOS devices while leveraging Jamf’s device compliance capabilities to dynamically inform user access and enforce Zero Trust principles. more…01:53 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Movistar Network In Venezuela
Jan 20, 05:53 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Movistar Network In Venezuela. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 20, 05:07 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Movistar Network In Venezuela. 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.01:46 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jan 20, 05:46 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Studio. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.01:37 pmApple Mail on the Mac will get Apple Intelligence sorting with macOS 15.4
The priority sorting of emails in Apple Mail for iOS will come to the Mac in an update expected around April. Here's what's coming, and whether it'll be useful.Apple Intelligence mail categorization is coming to the MacOne of the most successful elements of Apple Intelligence has been its use in Apple Mail, where alongside message summaries, it can now also categorize mail — on the iPhone. For some reason the same feature has not been released for the Mac, but this was always going to change, and now a new report says it will happen in April 2025.According to Bloomberg, the same feature of using Apple Intelligence to sort messages into categories such as Primary or Updates, will be a part of macOS 15.4. The current version of macOS is 15.2, while macOS 15.3 is still in beta testing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:26 pmApple Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Apple has updated the home page of its website to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. The page highlights some of King's most impactful quotes, and invites people to explore his legacy further through the Apple Books and Apple News apps. Apple CEO Tim Cook also honored King in a social media post today. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. As a result of this federal holiday, along with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration later today, it is likely to be a slower day for Apple-related product news. Cook will reportedly be in attendance at Trump's inauguration, alongside many other high-profile CEOs.Tag: Martin Luther King JrThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:22 pmA gotcha with iMessage scams, powered by Chinese phishing kit [U]
A security vulnerability has been discovered in the USB-C port controller fitted to the iPhone 15 and 16. However, exploiting it would be so complex that both Apple and the security researcher who discovered it concluded that it is not a real-world threat. However, a security concern that does pose a threat to iPhone users is a tactic scammers are using to bypass one of Apple’s built-in protections. Update: A flurry in E-ZPass scam messages appears to have been driven by a Chinese phishing kit – see new section below … more…01:19 pmSMS Delivery Failures to Viettel Network In Burundi
Jan 20, 05:19 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures sending to Viettel Network In Burundi. 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.01:18 pmSetting a button style via a boolean
I am trying to set a buttonStyle state based on the value of a boolean, but I think I have it wrong as it won't compile as it says that it does not find the member. Any ideas what the right syntax would be? This is what I am trying: .buttonStyle( { () -> ButtonStyle […]01:09 pmX and Bluesky launch dedicated video feeds on the back of TikTok uncertainty
Social media apps X and Bluesky are both rolling out dedicated video feeds, in apparent attempts to take advantage of the continued uncertainty around TikTok. With X, there’s a new play button icon launching a continuous video feed looking very similar to TikTok, while Bluesky offers custom feeds for video which you can choose to pin … more…01:00 pmBuilding Back a Better Los Angeles With Fire-Resistant Homes
For decades, Los Angeles has had some of the strongest building codes for earthquakes and localized fires, but large-scale fire events are new to the region and appear to be a trend. Fortunately, there are a variety of technologies and approaches that can be used to build back after the fires are put out. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:50 pmMy first ever app, Ffragrance: To help hobbyist perfumers!
It was super difficult, it's my first ever SwiftUI project! I've got plenty of programming experience (since I do it for my job) but still, it was tricky! I was annoyed by similar solutions missing certain features and costing wayyyyy too much for the average hobbyist. So I made my own! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ffragrance/id6740463991 submitted by […]12:46 pmSome Zaps are triggering intermittently for the LinkedIn app integration
Jan 20, 04:46 PSTInvestigating - We are investigating reports that some Zaps are triggering intermittently for the LinkedIn app integration.12:38 pmHow to tell if an iPhone is locked to a network
Macworld Some iPhones are locked to single cellular networks, especially iPhones bought in the U.S., while others are unlocked, meaning you can use them with any provider. It’s important to know which sort you’ve got (or are getting), as it could mean the difference between an enjoyable or frustrating experience when you get a new (to you) iPhone or want to switch networks. Outside the U.S. iPhones purchased from Apple or another reseller, are often unlocked by default, so you can use them with any network. In fact in the UK an Ofcom ruling in 2020 banned mobile firms from selling locked handsets. This is great news if you are in the U.K. because iPhones that are unlocked can be used on any network, which makes things a lot easier if you are trying to sell a used handset or pass on your old iPhone to a family member. But in the U.S. iPhones tend to be tied to a particular network, which can make moving networks, handing an older handset down to a family member, or selling a used iPhone tricky. PROMOTIONUnlock iPhone in One Click | EaseUS MobiUnlock How to unlock an iPhone? Use EaseUS MobiUnlock to remove Apple ID, bypass or unlock every type of screen passcode like digit code, Touch ID, or Face ID, and get access to the locked iPhone soon. In one click, fix issues like iPhone security lockout, iPhone unavailable, and iPhone disabled. Now 25% OFF Exclusive Code: MACWORLD25 MOBIUNLOCK FOR IOSMobiUnlock for Android If you are buying a refurbished iPhone it should be made clear whether it is locked to a particular network or not, but this isn’t always the case if you use private sellers on eBay or Craigslist, so being able to check is a big help. It’s not possible to tell just by looking at the iPhone whether it’s locked or unlocked: Apple does not allow other phone companies to brand iPhones. (You don’t get T:Mobile or Verizon branded iPhones, for example.) To confuse matters even further, some phones are locked when sold, but are unlocked at a later date when the owner finishes paying off the contract. It is also possible to unlock an iPhone so you can use it on any network. But don’t worry. It’s relatively easy to find out if your iPhone is locked or unlocked, and in this article, we’re going to show you how. How to check if an iPhone is unlocked in Settings Screenshot Foundry There’s an easy way to check if an iPhone is locked or unlocked using the Settings app. Here’s how to access information about whether an iPhone is locked to a Network Provider. (This information has been available in iOS since iOS 14 arrived in 2020). To access it open Settings. Tab on General. Tap About. Swipe down to Network Provider Lock. If the iPhone is unlocked, it should say that there. How to check if an iPhone is unlocked using a SIM card Since the iPhone 14 arrived in 2022, all iPhones sold in the U.S. come with dual eSim and no sim tray. So, if the phone you are concerned with doesn’t have a sim tray you’ll need to skip to the next section. If the phone you are concerned with predates the iPhone 13, the quickest way to check if it is unlocked is to simply try inserting a SIM from a different carrier. If a friend uses another network then ask them if you can borrow the SIM for a couple of minutes. Follow these steps to check that the iPhone is unlocked: Power off the iPhone. Use the SIM-card ejector tool (or a paper clip) to eject the SIM card from the iPhone. Insert your new SIM card. Press the Sleep/Wake button to wake up the iPhone. If you see a message along the lines of, ‘The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported. Only compatible SIM cards from a supported network provider may be used to activate iPhone. Please insert the SIM card that came with your iPhone or visit a supported network provider’s shop’, then the device is locked. Contact your carrier It’s not such a quick solution – as it may take a while for the carrier to get back to you – but if you need to know for sure then it may be worth getting in touch with the network provider you’ve signed up to and seeing if they can help. Many carriers can check for you if you provide a handset’s IMEI. Use an online IMEI checker You know how to find your IMEI, right? Once you’ve got that code, you can go to one of the many IMEI-checking tools online and find out if the handset it’s assigned to is locked or unlocked. The problem is that most of these services ask for a payment (although generally just a nominal amount). There are free services too: you could try IMEI24.com, which appears legit and has been recommended by others. We must stress, however, that we don’t know the company and cannot vouch for its services. Get your iPhone unlocked We have a separate tutorial about How to unlock an iPhone. You can sometimes get a carrier to unlock an iPhone by calling them. You could also try a third-party unlocking service such as: Doctor SIM, promises to refund you if the unlock is unsuccessful. Doctor SIM successfully unlocked our phone with no problems and no hidden fees, so we feel confident in recommending them. Get Doctor Sim. We’ve reviewed Dr. Fone from Wondershare in our round up of the best iPhone data recovery tools. It incudes an iPhone Unlocker that does more than carrier unlock, it also removes passcodes and touchID. Get Dr. Fone. EaseUS’s MobiUnlock is another option. Get MobiUnlock. Further reading Now that you know whether your iPhone is locked or unlocked, you’re equipped to take the next step. If you needed this information because you want to sell it, read How to sell an iPhone for more advice. If you’re passing it on to a youngster, on the other hand, then How to set up parental controls may be a more useful article. Finally, remember to check out our guide to the best iPhone deals and contracts for advice on your next purchase.12:35 pmThe 850 billion reasons Apple and others aren’t taking a chance on TikTok
This weekend was quite the roller-coaster ride for TikTok. While some headlines report that TikTok is back and imply that the matter is resolved, that’s not entirely the case. The app was removed from Apple’s App Store, as well as the app stores run by Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. None of those companies have restored it … more…11:52 amTrump claims Tim Cook has committed Apple to massive US investment
IMacncoming President Trump says he has met with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who reportedly committed the company to a greatly increased investment in the US.Tim Cook (left) with Donald Trump in a meeting during the latter's first presidential termAhead of the inauguration ceremony, Trump held a victory rally in which he talked of business leaders promising to invest in the US. According to Fox Business, he named SoftBank, DAMAC, and Apple."I spoke with Tim Cook of Apple," said Trump. "He said they're going to make a massive investment in the United States because of our big election win." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:30 amMy apps being looked at for featuring on the App Store!
Hi, New developer, and my first app is being looked at for featuring on the App Store. I’ve got an email stating that they require 2 types of artwork: Artwork for the Apps and Games Tabs or Apple Watch, and Theme. They provide links as to what Artwork for the Apps and Games Tabs or […]11:21 amMac or MacBook won’t turn on? Here’s how to fix it
Macworld There are lots of reasons why you might find that your MacBook won’t turn on, or your Mac won’t start up, but you probably just want to get it working again. We’ll run through the various checks and changes to make to get your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, or other Mac to turn on so you can start using it again. Read on for some simple tips that should get your Mac working, from the obvious stuff like checking the power connection, to performing a power cycle, starting in Recovery mode, and checking the file system. And if your Mac really is dead, we’ll also tell you where to turn next. The fixes in this article apply to most recent versions of macOS. The menus and interfaces may look slightly different depending on which OS you are running, but their functions are in essence the same. Similarly, M-series Macs perform certain functions in a different way to older Intel-powered Macs, for example, the method for starting up the computer in Safe mode or Recovery will be different on an older Mac, we’ll cover both methods where required. 1. Check your Mac turns on Foundry First, let’s find out if the problem is that your Mac won’t start up, or that it won’t turn on – those might sound like the same thing, but there’s actually a big difference. Press the Power button on your Mac. If you don’t hear a startup chime, you don’t hear any fan or drive noise, and there are no images, video, or visuals of any sort on your display, then your Mac isn’t turning on at all. You’re not even getting to the point where it refuses to start up. A Mac that doesn’t turn on calls for a different approach to one that doesn’t start up. If your computer doesn’t turn on then you need to do the following: i) Check your power connection Don’t be the cliché: check that the power is on and the Mac is plugged in correctly. Or if it’s a laptop, be sure that the battery isn’t dead – and if it needs charging give it a while to attempt to charge before concluding that it isn’t going to work. If your MacBook won’t charge read this. ii) Try a different power cable or adapter It may be that the fault resides with the power cable. If you’ve got a friend with a Mac power cable that fits your machine, try it to see if that solves the problem. If it does, it could be a simple fix that involves getting a new cable. We advise against buying third-party power cables that aren’t made by Apple, as they are much more likely to be faulty and possibly dangerous, unless we have tested them in our Best USB-C and Thunderbolt charging cables. If you recently had a power cut, that could be responsible: your power adaptor could have been damaged in a power surge and you may need a new one. Finally, it’s possible that the cable is loose, and pulling it out and plugging it in again will solve the problem. But we doubt it will be that easy. Apple sells various cables for charging Apple Macs and laptops. You should find the one you need here: Apple power adaptors. Also read: Which MacBook charger do I need? iii) Disconnect all accessories Unplug all the accessories (such as printers and USB hubs) attached to your Mac. It could be that one of your peripherals is causing problems with the startup sequence. If you recently installed new RAM or a new hard drive in your Mac (both of which are something you can only do with old Macs), make sure they are correctly installed and compatible. (If possible, reinstall the old memory or hard drive and see if that helps.) If none of those steps work then it’s time to move onto the next stage. 2. Perform a Power Cycle Foundry If you aren’t hearing any signs of life, you could perform a power cycle, which involves forcing your Mac to restart after killing the power to it. On a MacBook you hold down the power key for ten seconds. You’ll usually hear a squeak as the Mac’s power is forcibly cut. Hopefully after waiting ten seconds and restarting, all will be well. If your Mac is a desktop you will need to unplug it and leave it unplugged for at least ten seconds before plugging it back in and attempting to restart. If performing a power cycle on your Mac doesn’t help there are a few other simple things to try out before moving on to the more complicated steps. 3. Check your display Foundry If you’re using a desktop Mac such as a Mac Pro or Mac mini this could apply to you. If you don’t have a separate display plugged in, you can skip this step. You could have a problem with the display you have plugged in, rather than the Mac itself. Have a listen to your Mac to see if it’s making any sounds during boot-up. It is possible that your Mac does turn on, but doesn’t boot up because it can’t access the display – if that’s the case you are most likely having trouble with the display hardware (rather than a broader startup issue). If you think it’s a problem with your monitor, then take a look at this Apple Support document for advice on troubleshooting a display. If your display isn’t working the advice is to: Check the power supply to the Mac (and the power to the display if using a separate unit). Confirm that all cables are connected securely. Remove all display extenders and switches, and any other devices between the Mac and monitor. Unplug the video cable (if using a separate monitor) and plug it back in. If using more than one monitor in a ‘daisy chain’, unplug all monitors and test using just one. If possible, try to use a different display, or a different adapter (use DVI instead of VGA, for example). Apple also advises adjusting the screen resolution in System Settings (known as System Preferences in older versions of macOS. 4. Boot up your Mac in Safe Boot Foundry Safe Boot limits what checks and functionality your Mac focuses on during startup, and performs certain diagnostics. It’s rare, but sometimes you can get your unhappy Mac to start up successfully with a Safe Boot, and then restart it normally, and everything returns to hunky-doriness. If you want more help with this step read: How to start a Mac in Safe Mode. To enter Safe Mode on an M-series Mac: Press and continue to hold the power button until you see the startup options appear on the screen. Choose the startup disk (Macintosh HD). Now press and hold Shift and then click Continue in Safe Mode. Then release the Shift key. You will see the words Safe Mode in menu at the top right of your screen. To enter Safe Mode on an Intel-powered Mac: Start your Mac up while holding down the Shift key. Safe Boot can take a while to start. To get more feedback about what’s happening, you could start up an Intel-powered Mac while holding down Shift, Command and V: that enters both Safe Boot and something called Verbose Mode, which spits out some messages about what Safe Boot is actually trying to do as it goes. Now you are in Safe Mode we will discuss how to use Safe Mode to fix your Mac start up issues. While you are Safe Mode the interface will look very slightly different, with blocks of colour rather than transparency. The biggest giveaway is the Dock at the bottom of the screen, such as in the image below, for example. Once in Safe Mode you may be able to run certain checks (we’ll run through these below) and make changes that could fix your Mac. For example you could reinstall macOS or update other software. If you find you can start up in Safe Mode it is probable that the issue is related to one of your startup items, in which case you should go to: System Settings > Users & Groups and remove all the items (click on -). You could use trial and error to work out which startup item is causing the problem. 5. Reset the PRAM / NVRAM Foundry In the pre-Intel, PowerPC, days, we talked about resetting the PRAM. On Intel Macs, the term is resetting the NVRAM. The NVRAM in M-series Macs is reset automatically, but there is a way to reset NVRAM on the M-series Mac – we discuss that here: How to reset NVRAM. The name refers to special memory sections on your Mac that store data that persists even when the Mac is shut off, such as volume settings and screen resolution. Resetting that data isn’t harmful, but quite frankly it’s also rarely genuinely useful. But it can’t hurt. You might need to grow an extra finger or two for this one, or have a friend help you out. Here’s how to reset the PRAM/NVRAM on your Intel-powered Mac: Hold down all of these keys: Command, Option (Alt), P and R, and turn on the Mac (it’s the same keys to reset the PRAM). Keep holding the keys down until you hear the Mac restart again. Listen for a second reboot, and then release the keys. On M1/M2 Mac resetting the NVRAM means using Terminal, the method is discussed in the article linked above. In some cases, after performing this step, your Mac will restart normally. In other cases, you might instead see a progress bar on startup. If the progress bar fills up and then the Mac starts up, you’re probably good to go. In some cases we’ve seen, however, the Mac shuts down at around the halfway point in the progress bar. 6. Reset the SMC Foundry In some situations, you may need to reset your Mac’s SMC (System Management Controller). This is largely a last-ditch attempt to fix the current version of macOS before attempting to recover the data and moving on to reinstalling the OS. SMC is absent from M-series Macs so you can’t reset it. However you can change the settings that the SMC used to look after. We discuss how to do this here: How to reset a Mac’s SMC. We also discuss How to reset the NVRAM, PRAM, and SMC on any Mac. Here’s what to do if you want to reset the SMC (Intel Macs): On a Mac laptop: Shut down the MacBook. Unplug and then reconnect the power cable. Press Shift + Ctrl + Option/Alt keys and the power button at the same time. Now release all those keys and the power button at the same time. You may see the light on the power cable flicker. Restart your MacBook. On a Mac desktop: Shut down the Mac. Unplug it. Press the power button for 5 seconds. Plug the Mac back in. Turn on your Mac. 7. Run Disk Utility in Recovery Mode Foundry If your Mac is booting, but the operating system isn’t loading up, you may have a corrupted drive. Luckily it is possible to fix this in Recovery Mode. We have a detailed tutorial on using Recovery Mode here, but we’ll run thorough the basics below. Yet again, accessing Recovery Mode is a little different on an M-series Mac (read about the different ways of doing things on M-series Macs). The first step is to run Disk Utility. On a Mac running Mountain Lion or later, which will be the vast majority of Macs, you can run Disk Utility by booting into Recovery Mode. On an M-series Mac press and hold the Power button until the Mac starts up and eventually shows the start up options. Select Options > Continue. You will now enter Recovery. On an Intel Mac you need to make sure the Mac is turned off. If it’s not responsive because it’s stuck on a grey, blue or white screen, just hold down the Mac’s power button for several seconds until it gives up and shuts off. (Here’s what to do to fix a Blue Screen of Death on a Mac.) Hold down the Command and R keys, and power the Mac back up again. Keep pressing Cmd + R while your Mac is booting up until you see the Apple logo. Now you are in Recovery mode here’s what to do: Once your Mac starts in Recovery Mode you will gain access to Utilities. Click on the Disk Utility option. Locate your Mac’s drive – probably Macintosh HD, select it. Click First Aid. If there are errors with your disk, Disk Utility should find them and will either repair them automatically, or will ask if you would like to repair them. Click Repair Disk if this is the case. In Recovery Mode you can also do the following: Restore from a Time Machine backup. Get help online. Install or reinstall macOS (we discuss this below). 8. Revive an M-series Mac with Configurator Foundry If you have an M-series Mac and you still haven’t been able to revive it, the next option to try is to use a second Mac running Apple’s Configurator 2 to update the firmware. You will need a second Mac, a USB to USB cable, a web connection and Apple’s Configurator 2 software. Connect the two Macs with a USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A cable. Open Configurator 2 software on the working Mac. Now on the non-working Mac press and hold the power button while also pressing the following key combination: Right shift, Left Option/Alt, Left Control. You will need someone to help you unless you have gigantic hands because you also need to be pressing the Power Button at the same time. After about 10 seconds let go of the keys, but keep pressing the Power button. Hopefully the M-series Mac will appear in the Configurator app on your second Mac by this point (the M-series Mac still won’t show any screen activity though). The process is a little different for an M-series desktop, like the Mac mini, iMac, Mac Studio. In this case you need to unplug it and wait for about 10 seconds. Press and hold the power button. Plug it in again, while still holding the power button. Release the power button. How to use the Configurator software to revive an M-series Mac. The M-series Mac should be showing in the Configurator software on the other Mac. Select the Mac you want to revive. Click on Actions > Advanced. Select Revive Device. This will revive the firmware on the M-series Mac. 9. Back up if you haven’t already or copy what you can Foundry This step should be taken prior to reinstalling macOS and it depends on your backup situation. You do make regular backups, or at least sync important documents, music and photos to the cloud, right? If you’re not sweating at the moment, and are confident in your Time Machine or other backup solution, then skip to Step 10 below. But if you wish you’d backed up your Mac then now is the time to see what you can salvage from the machine. For this, you’ll need a second Mac. If you haven’t got one then ask a friend. Follow these steps to use Target Disk Mode on an Intel Mac, or Mac Sharing Mode on an M-series Mac. Connect both Macs together. You’ll need a USB-C to USB-C cable, or an older Thunderbolt or Firewire cable depending on the Macs being connected. Shut down your Mac (assuming you’d been able to turn it on at all). Start up your Mac while holding down the T button on the keyboard. Keep holding the T button down as you hear the startup chime and keep it pressed until the Thunderbolt icon appears on your screen. This places your Mac in Target disk mode. In Target Disk mode your Mac acts like an external drive. You should now hopefully see the hard drive for your faulty Mac on your second Mac’s Finder. You should be able to grab the files you need from your unresponsive Mac, or even clone the entire hard drive to another external drive. Good luck! You may also like to try one of these options to recover data from a damaged Mac: Best Mac data recovery software we include our top choices: Wondershare, Data Rescue and Stella Data Recovery for Mac. 10. Reinstall macOS Foundry This is pretty drastic, but if you have tried everything else, then reinstalling the operating system could remove the issue that is stopping the Mac from starting properly. Remember macOS Recovery from step 7 above? You can use it to reinstall macOS too. Boot into Recovery mode as above (hold the Command and R keys while you start up, or press and hold the power button if you are on an M-series Mac). Once in Recovery click to install the latest OS and follow the onscreen prompts. Our article on resetting a Mac to factory settings has more information on wiping a Mac and reinstalling macOS. 11. Make a Genius Bar appointment Apple If you’ve made it this far and your Mac still doesn’t work, you’ll need to take it to an Apple Genius Bar to see if they can help you fix it (or arrange for a repair under warranty). Hopefully you have got enough data from your Mac so as to be able to back up, or continue working on a new Mac. Wondering how many years your Mac should last for? Read: How long do Macs last? 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Macworld Apple Intelligence arrived on the Mac in October 2024, and if you’ve been looking for it on your Mac and can’t find it, you’re probably not alone. It’s not as if there’s an app called Apple Intelligence on your Mac–it’s a set of features and services throughout macOS. Here’s how you can turn on Apple Intelligence on your Mac and tap into the new features. What you need for Apple Intelligence An M-series Mac. Apple Intelligence does not run on Intel-based Macs. macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later. Apple has released new Apple Intelligence gradually, so you’ll need to update to the latest version of macOS to get the latest features. For example, Sequoia 15.1 includes the first set of features; Sequoia 15.2 added Image Playground and ChatGPT support. Apple Intelligence currently supports only localized English. Apple plans to add more language support beginning in April 2025, inlcuding Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Also, the language you use on your Mac and the language you use with Siri must be the same. What countries can run Apple Intelligence? Apple Intelligence works in these English-speaking countries: Australia Canada Ireland New Zealand South Africa U.K. U.S. If you travel to a non-English speaking region, Apple Intelligence will still work, so long as English is the language your Mac is set to use. In the European Union, M-series Macs running macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later can run Apple Intelligence while using a currently supported language. Apple Intelligence does not work on Macs purchased in mainland China. If the Mac was bought outside of mainland China, your Apple Account Country/Region cannot be set to mainland China if you want Apple Intelligence to work. How to turn on Apple Intelligence To have Apple Intelligence features appear, it needs to be turned on. You can repeat this process to turn it off if you don’t want to use the features. Click on the Apple menu and select System Settings. In the left column, look for Apple Intelligence & Siri and click it. In the main section of the window, a switch for Apple Intelligence appears at the top. Click it once to turn it on. Foundry How to turn on ChatGPT ChatGPT is a chatbot developed by OpenAI, a third-party company, and it can create responses that are human-like. Apple and OpenAI entered a partnership last year and ChatGPT support was introduced in macOS Sequoia 15.2. Apple may release its own chatbot in macOS 16, but for now ChatGPT is the only option. To use ChatGPT, the ChatGPT extension needs to be activated. You can also turn it off whenever you want. Here’s how. Click on the Apple menu and select System Settings. In the left column, click on Apple Intelligence & Siri. In the main section of the window, look for the Extensions section at the bottom (you may have to scroll). Click ChatGPT. At the top, flip the switch for ChatGPT. If you have a ChatGPT account, you can log into it by clicking on the Sign In button in the ChatGPT Account section. This is not required to use ChatGPT features on the Mac but will open more advanced features. At the bottom of the main window, you can toggle a Siri setting for Confirm ChatGPT Requests. When enabled, it will ask you if it’s OK to send information to ChatGPT every time it needs to fulfill a Siri request. Foundry We have a guide on how ChatGPT is implemented and how it can be used. The guide is written for iOS, but the information applies to macOS Sequoia, as well. What are the Apple Intelligence features on the Mac? Many Apple Intelligence features don’t require you to do anything, such as summaries in Messages, Mail, and Notifications, as they appear automatically. As for features you can use on an as-needed basis, here’s a quick list. Image Playground (macOS Sequoia 15.2) Image Playground is a standalone Apple intelligence-powered app that is installed on your Mac when you upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15.2. The app creates illustrations based on descriptions based on text prompts. You can also upload photos of people as the basis for a new illustration. However, Image Playground does not create deepfake photo-like images or modify existing photos—it only creates illustrations. The Image Playground app is part of macOS Sequoia 15.2Foundry Mail (macOS Sequoia 15.1) There are a couple of new features in Mail powered by Apple Intelligence. A new Show Priority feature will display time-sensitive emails at the top of your inbox. Additionally, short summaries will appear under each email so you can see what’s inside at a glance, and when you open an email, a Summarize button can be used to generate a synopsis. Also, when composing messages, Mail has suggested replies as well as Writing Tools to help you clean up replies and refine the language of what you’ve written. And ChatGPT can compose text if you enable it above. Photos Clean-up tool (macOS Sequoia 15.1) In the Photos app, when editing a photo, you’ll find a Clean-Up button. With this tool, you can “erase” unwanted items, and Photos will fill in the background with it’s best guess about what would have been there. In the before and after images below, the Clean-up tool was used to remove objects and a sign in the background. Use the slider to see the difference. Siri (macOS Sequoia 15.1) Siri has a new wrap-around look on the edge of your Mac’s display, and it does a better job of understanding natural speaking, like if you stumble or restate when you are saying. Later in 2025, a new update will make Siri smarter and more screen aware. Writing Tools (macOS Sequoia 15.1) In Mail, Pages, and other Apple apps, you’ll find new tools to help improve your writing. It can proofread, revise, and even offer rewrite suggestions. With ChatGPT enabled, you can also compose messages from scratch. Foundry Also read: Where is Apple Intelligence on an iPhone?10:30 amUnlike most AI, Apple Intelligence is already making everything better
Macworld Unlike Sir Keir Starmer (who, rather ominously, says he wants to mainline the technology into Britain’s veins) I’m broadly pessimistic about AI. We may not be talking existential doom—if you ask me, the chances of humanity being wiped out by AI are no higher than 60 or 70 percent—but eliminating jobs and spreading misinformation is bad enough. I just can’t see this thing ending well. Still, every cloud has a silver lining. The future may be gloomy, thanks to the corporate world’s unthinking embrace of AI’s dubious merits, but the situation is bringing some benefits in the short term. And frankly, I think we should take the wins where we can find them. I’m talking, of course, about Apple Intelligence specifically. Partly because I’m more interested in Apple than other tech companies, and partly because Apple’s AI platform is that much more likely to be somewhat constrained by social ethics and the principles of data privacy. The company isn’t perfect by any means, but as a general rule its reliance on customer goodwill incentivizes better behavior. While we’re on the subject of incentives, let’s talk about products. Apple came late to the AI party, and is extremely keen to catch up; this motivates the company to get as many customers using Apple Intelligence as possible, as soon as possible. And this means that the cheapest and therefore biggest-selling products need to support Apple Intelligence. The 4th-gen iPhone SE and 11th-gen iPad are both expected to launch in March or April and thanks to Apple Intelligence, they are set to be considerably more powerful than we would otherwise expect. The new iPhone SE will probably boast an A17 Pro processor (a nice jump from the A15 on the previous model) and 8GB of RAM (up from 4GB) for the simple reason that anything less would not be enough to support Apple Intelligence. The 11th-gen iPad, meanwhile, will enjoy an even bigger step up from the A14 to the A17 Pro, which is far more muscle than Apple’s entry-level tablet would get in a world without Apple Intelligence. The Mac has benefitted from Apple Intelligence as well. Predictive Code Completion in Xcode 16, part of the Apple Intelligence suite, requires 16GB of RAM, which left out many Apple silicon Macs when it launched with macOS Sequoia 15. Subsequently, several Macs got a bump to 16GB in the fall, including the M2 and M3 MacBook Airs, entry-level MacBook Pro, and M4 Mac mini. We’ve been complaining about 8GB of RAM for years, and thanks to Apple intelligence, we finally got it. Under normal circumstances, Apple likes to improve its products as slowly as possible; its philosophy is that each device should be exactly as much of an improvement on the previous model as is necessary to persuade customers to upgrade, and not one gigabyte more. Budget iPad and even Mac buyers in 2025 are unlikely to regard either the processor or RAM as dealbreakers, so Apple’s instinct would naturally be to offer the bare minimum. But because Apple needs those things to make it onto the specs sheet, it’s suddenly practical and cost-effective to include them. Funny how that works out. Of course, Apple Intelligence isn’t just here to force Apple to improve the spec lines of its budget mobile devices. It’s here to create wildly inaccurate notification summaries and put illustrators out of work. It’s here to sidetrack Apple software engineers for several years when they could be working on something worthwhile–like fixing Siri, for example. Oh but David, I hear you cry, Siri is being fixed as part of the Apple Intelligence project. To which I answer, possibly (although I haven’t noticed much improvement so far), but Siri is at its worst on the HomePod, and the HomePod cannot run Apple Intelligence. I suppose we can look forward to the HomePod miraculously leaping up to Apple Intelligence-ready specs in the near future. But that isn’t much consolation to me. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories Apple’s string of failures shows just how badly things need to change. Go home Mark Zuckerberg, you’re drunk. Apple’s stuffed 2025 release calendar is missing one very important product. The iPhone 17 will be a small step backward–again. Apple’s Calculator app will get one of its best features back in iOS 18.3. Podcast of the week If you thought 2024 was a pretty good year for Apple products, 2025 looks to be even bigger. On the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about Apple’s loaded release schedule for the year. If you’re pondering some major Apple purchases this year, you’ll want to listen in! You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner Malwarebytes Privacy VPN for Mac review: Respectable speeds, a fair price, and an easy-to-use app. FastestVPN review: A good choice for VPN newbies. Zens Nightstand Charger Pro 2 review: Slim speed for the nightstand. Ugreen Nexode Qi2 Powerbank 20000mAh 145W Max review: Smart pillar with plenty of power. Anker 140W 4-Port Charger review: Powerful PD 3.1 wall charger. The rumor mill Apple’s fall launches are shaping up to be a little smarter than usual. Apple is looking to snatch back the limelight with a huge year for the iPhone. iPhone SE 4 dummy model reveals key features of Apple’s next budget phone. 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