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- 12:49 amPretty please… How can I change the Developer name on my app in the App Store after migrating to a Business Account? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingPretty please… How can I change the Developer name on my app in the App Store after migrating to a Business Account?
Hello, I have an app on the App Store, and under "Developer," it shows my name. However, I recently migrated my Apple Developer account to a Business account, but the app is still listed under my name and not the business. Does the name automatically transfer, or do I need to manually transfer the app […]12:46 amLooking for Feedback on an app I’m Building
My team and I are working on creating a tool to help parents manage their children's smartphone usage in a positive way. We're looking for your feedback to see if this could be a valuable resource for families introducing smartphones to their kids for the first time. Here is the concept in a nutshell: A […]12:40 amUPDATE: **Summary:** We are investigating reports of issues with Google Cloud and Google Workspace Support. **Description:** We are investigating reports of issues with Google Cloud and Google Workspace Support beginning on Friday, 2024-11-15 13:00 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-11-15 17:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Diagnosis:** Impacted customers may experience issues with creating and managing the vector cases. The operations like case creation, read and updates may have been impacted. **Workaround:** None at this time. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Summary:** We are investigating reports of issues with Google Cloud and Google Workspace Support. **Description:** We are investigating reports of issues with Google Cloud and Google Workspace Support beginning on Friday, 2024-11-15 13:00 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-11-15 17:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Diagnosis:** Impacted customers may experience issues with creating and managing the vector cases. The operations like case creation, read and updates may have been impacted. **Workaround:** None at this time.
Incident began at 2024-11-15 21:00 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Summary: We are investigating reports of issues with Google Cloud and Google Workspace Support. Description: We are investigating reports of issues with Google Cloud and Google Workspace Support beginning on Friday, 2024-11-15 13:00 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-11-15 17:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Impacted customers may experience issues with creating and managing the vector cases. The operations like case creation, read and updates may have been impacted. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Google Workspace Support12:39 amReport corroborates on Samsung making Galaxy S25 ‘Slim’ to compete with iPhone Air
Recent rumors have strongly suggested that Apple is working on an ultra-slim version of the iPhone for next year that could be called the “iPhone 17 Slim” or even the “iPhone 17 Air”. While we are almost a year away from this product, it seems that Samsung is pushing ahead with its plans to launch a Galaxy S25 “Slim.” more…12:35 amPresent modal sheet on launch after update
If your app has a sliding modal sheet(perhaps containing some update highlights) that presents itself when user launches the app after updating it, do you use any third-party tools to achieve this? submitted by /u/LifeIsGood008 [link] [comments]12:31 amHow does updating a computed variable in SwiftUI work?
I have this computed variable in my SwiftUI view: private var greeting: String { let hour = Calendar.current.component(.hour, from: Date()) switch hour { case 0, 1, 2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23: return "Good Evening" case 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: return "Good Morning" default: return "Good Afternoon" } } […]12:20 amUse your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac with Camo
Camo is a powerful app that lets you use your iPhone, and any connected USB camera, as a webcam for your Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:10 amHands-On With Apple's New Final Cut Pro 11 Update
Earlier this week, Apple released Final Cut Pro 11, a major update to the company's professional video editing software. There are quite a few new features in Final Cut Pro 11, so we thought we'd go over them for those who are considering picking up the software. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple didn't bring Apple Intelligence to Final Cut Pro 11, but there are new AI-powered features. Magnetic Mask makes it super quick to isolate people or objects in a video, and then you can remove them or do object-specific color grading. A one-click transcribe to captions feature can be used to create closed captions without the need for a plug-in or third-party app, but unfortunately, you can't edit the look of the captions. If you have spatial video you've recorded for Vision Pro, it can now be edited in Final Cut Pro. There's a picture-in-picture effect, and a new callout option for drawing attention to a specific part of a video. Apple also updated Final Cut Pro for iPad, which gains haptic feedback, new inks for Live Drawing, and the Enhance Light and Color feature for quick color grading. What do you think of Final Cut Pro 11? Let us know in the comments below.Tag: Final Cut ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:00 amPython for AI
Python is the lingua-franca of data science, machine learning and AI. This course will teach you enough Python, based on your pre-existing knowledge of other programming languages, so that you are well-prepared for a journey into learning AI programming. You'll discover the fundamentals of python syntax, learn how to manage programming environments, work with third-party libraries and handle file and networking operations. It is not meant to be an introduction to your first programming language, but if you have a reasonable understanding of any other programming language then this is your fast-track to proficiency in Python.12:00 amArtificial Intelligence APIs with Python
This program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to integrate AI services into your development workflow. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic Python programming for AI to advanced concepts like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI Agents. You'll gain hands-on experience with popular AI platforms such as OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Azure AI Services.Friday November 1511:34 pmApple Intelligence Image Wand: All the New Features in iOS 18.2
With iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, Apple is adding support for three Apple Intelligence image generation features, including Image Playground, Genmoji, and Image Wand. Image Wand lets you create visual aids for your notes on iPhone and iPad. This guide goes over all of the available Image Wand features and how to use it. Image Wand Explained Image Wand is an offshoot of Image Playground, and it seems to use the same general image generation engine. As with Image Playground, you can use a text description and Apple Intelligence will whip up an image for you, but you can also use your own rough drawings as a base. Image Playground and Genmoji don't support sketches as an inspiration for images generated by Apple Intelligence, so that's the unique feature that you get with Image Wand. Where You Can Use Image Wand Apple designed Image Wand for the Notes app, and that's where it is available. Most of Apple's highlighting of the feature has been for the iPad version of Image Wand, but it does work in the Notes app on iPhone as well. Image Wand is only in the Notes app at the current time, but Apple might bring it to other apps like Freeform in the future. Creating an Image Based on Text The neat thing about Image Wand is that it can use the information that you've written in the Notes app to give you a contextually relevant generated image. Once you've written something, either typed or handwritten with the Apple Pencil on the iPad, tap into the Markup menu to get to the Image Wand tool. The icon looks a bit like a magician's wand with a multi-colored tip. With the tool selected, draw a circle in a blank spot in your note, and the Image Wand feature will create an image. The image parameters will be auto-filled based on what you've written in your note, similar to how you can direct the look of an image in Image Playground with different phrases. You can swipe through the different image options to find the most relevant image. For the phrases that are automatically pulled in, you can tap on the "-" to remove something, or you can add context by typing something in the text bar. You can also tap on the "+" button to select additional phrases pulled from your notes. When you're finished, tap on "Done" to add it to your note. Images From Handwritten Text If you have an Apple Pencil with an iPad, you can handwrite your notes and have Image Wand generate an image based on your handwritten text. This is a useful feature for actual note taking in a class, and it works the same way as generating an image from typed text. Simply write something out and then circle a blank space on the page to bring up the Image Wand interface, where it will pull in what you've written as inspiration. You can describe additional traits in your own handwriting with the Apple Pencil by writing in the image description box. Creating an Image From a Drawing Rather than generating an image solely from text, you can make a sketch that Image Wand can use when creating a picture. On the iPhone, you'll need to use the Markup tools to draw an image with a finger, but on the iPad, you can use the Apple Pencil. Make a rough drawing, and then circle it with the Image Wand tool selected. You'll need to add a word or two as an extra descriptor to go along with it, and then Image Wand will create something based on both your drawing and your text description. What's particularly nice about the drawing feature in Image Wand is the weight that it gives to where you've placed objects in your image. For example, if you draw an apple with a leaf on the right side of the stem, Image Wand mimics that placement. It's a useful way to get a more refined and specific image than you can get from Image Playground. In some cases, it will also use the same colors that you've chosen. Placing and Editing an Image After you've created an image with Image Wand and pressed the "Done" button, the image you've created can be moved around, resized, deleted, or copied. You can tap on the thumbs up or thumbs down option to give Apple feedback if something doesn't look right, or you can tap on the Apple Intelligence icon to re-generate an image. There is one particularly useful feature available after an image has been created, and that's the remove background option. If you tap on the icon with the three dots and then choose Remove Background, it will tweak your image to remove color that might be in the background so that it better blends in with your note. Image Wand Styles There are three styles available in Image Wand: Sketch, Illustration, and Animation. Apple describes Sketch as a "highly detailed and academic" style that "produces gorgeous drawings on stark backgrounds," while the illustration style features strong outlines, bold colors, and simple shapes. Apple says the animation style has a "whimsical, 3D cartoon look." Animation, illustration, and sketch Sketch is not available outside of Image Wand as of yet, but it does produce the images that look the most hand drawn. Image Wand Limitations Image Wand has a unique limitation compared to Genmoji and Image Playground - it won't generate people. If you try to generate an image that has a person, even one that's generic, it will let you know that images involving people are not supported. As with Image Playground and Genmoji, you can't create questionable content that involves violence or nudity, nor can you generate images based on copyrighted characters, people, or products. Apple Intelligence Compatible Devices Image Wand will be available on devices that support Apple Intelligence. That includes the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, the iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, and all iPads with an Apple silicon chip. Read More We've shared detailed guides on Genmoji and Image Playground already, plus we have an overall guide on the full set of Apple Intelligence features and a guide for the general features coming in iOS 18.2. Genmoji in iOS 18.2 Image Playground in iOS 18.2 Everything You Need to Know About Apple Intelligence Everything New in the iOS 18.2 Beta Release Date iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 with Image Wand integration will be coming in December, with Apple likely planning for a December 9 software release.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:26 pmApple Opens Repair Program for iPhone 14 Plus Rear Camera Failure
If you have an iPhone 14 Plus whose rear camera no longer provides a preview, you can get it fixed for free under Apple’s new repair program.10:49 pmEnhance Your Images with Apple’s Clean Up Tool in Photos
dam Engst evaluates the new Apple Intelligence-based Clean Up tool in Photos, highlighting situations where it excels and falters and offering tips for optimizing results. Learn how Clean Up can enhance your photos.10:22 pmScheduled maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 22, 01:00 - 02:00 UTCNov 15, 22:05 UTCScheduled - Dropbox will be performing routine maintenance on November 21, 2024 starting at 5:00 PM (Pacific). You may not be able to access Dropbox for a short period of time, but we’ll have things back up and running as soon as possible to minimize disruption to you.10:07 pmAny apps for game programming on iOS?
Are there any iOS game dev apps I could use to code with on iPhone? My phone is the one device I always have on me and being able to code and test it right then and there is pretty cool. I don't need anything too fancy, and programming languages don't matter too much to […]09:14 pmTimeout errors related to Delay and Sub-Zaps
Nov 15, 13:14 PSTInvestigating - We are investigating an issue with timeout errors related to Delay and Sub-Zaps. We apologize for any trouble this is causing, and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.09:08 pmSecond season of globally acclaimed hit drama ‘Silo’ debuts on Apple TV+
The first episode of the second season of “Silo,” starring Rebecca Ferguson, is now streaming for Apple TV+ subscribers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:45 pmOura CEO predicts Apple isn’t making a smart ring because ‘it’s hard’
Macworld Despite occasional and somewhat persistent rumors about an Apple Ring, the CEO of the most well-known smart ring maker isn’t concerned. In fact, he doesn’t think Apple will enter the category at all. In a recent interview with CNBC at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Oura CEO Tom Hale predicted that Apple likely won’t enter the smart ring space—not because it’s unprofitable but because it’s difficult. “I think they [Apple] are unconvinced about the value of having a ring and a watch together and they’re not interested in undercutting the Apple Watch as a business,” Hale said. “I think they’re probably keeping a close eye on Samsung and a close eye on us, but it’s hard to do this product category right.” Hale may very well prove correct, but a smart ring doesn’t have to cannibalize Apple Watch sales. If the price and positioning are correct, and Apple ring could augment the Apple Watch with new sensors or data collected when the watch is charging or not being worn. Apple has been rumored to be exploring the launch of a smart ring for years but little solid information has turned up to suggest an actual product is anywhere near production. However, Apple has made health tech a top priority recently, including adding a Hearing Protection and Hearing Aid features to the AirPods Pro. There have also been persistent rumors that Apple is planning to add more health features to the AirPods, such as heart-rate monitoring. The Oura Ring 4 has a battery that lasts longer than a week and tracks “more than 20 biometrics” throughout the day, including sleep, steps, and blood-oxygen levels. Samsung also recently entered the smart ring market with its own Galaxy Ring for $400.08:20 pmWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sells $23 billion in Apple shares in Q3
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway again significantly reduced its holdings in Apple in the third quarter of 2024. The investment firm… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:04 pmiOS 18 – Speech Synthesis Issue (Assistance Needed)
I am not a programmer, so please bear with me… I created a web page to help me study various topics, and I use the Javascript SpeechSynthesisUtterance() feature to read it to me while I drive. I went through all the English voices in iOS 17, and "Samantha" was the only US English voice that […]07:49 pmHow to use the Apple Maps Library feature in iOS 18
Apple's iOS 18 update includes a Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here's how to use it on your iPhone.iOS 18 adds a new Library feature to the iPhone's Apple Maps app.Adding new locations to the new iOS 18 Apple Maps library is easy and iPhone owners will be able to do so in a couple of different ways. We're going to run you through both so that you can make the most out of an Apple Maps feature that will make it easier and quicker than ever to get to where you want to go. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:48 pmComing to Apple TV+: All the upcoming shows, series, movies, trailers, and more
Macworld Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series—Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire. Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what projects actors, directors, and producers are involved in. We’ve divided this list in two: Coming Soon is a list of shows for which Apple has given an official release date or release window, and Further Out compiles content that is still in production or perhaps haven’t even begun yet. Updated November 15, 2024: We have updated our list with the latest release dates and trailers. Apple TV 4K (2022, 3. Gen.) 128GB WiFi + Ethernet Read our review Price When Reviewed: 64GB – $129 | 128GB $149 Best Prices Today: $129 at Apple You don’t need an Apple TV set top box to watch Apple TV+, nor do you have to pay for a subscription, see: How to watch Apple TV+ for free. How to get Apple TV+ You can subscribe to Apple TV+ on Apple’s website here, or via the Apple TV app on your device. It costs $9.99/£8.99 a month, which you can cancel at any time (Read: How to cancel and Apple subscription). You can also opt for a one-year subscription for $99/£89, which gives you two months free each year. Apple also offers various trials. Take a look at our article explaining all the ways you can watch Apple TV for free, and the best Apple TV+ deals you can get. Students can get Apple TV+ for free with an already subsidized Apple Music subscription. Coming Soon to Apple TV+ The following shows, series, and movies have been officially announced by Apple and will typically will begin streaming in the next few weeks or months. Blitz What it’s about: Follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son. Important names: Written and directed by Steve McQueen, stars Saoirse Ronan, Elliott Heffernan, Harris Dickinson, and Benjamin Clementine. When you can watch: Blitz will appear in select theaters on November 1 and on Apple TV+ on November 22, 2024. Bread & Roses What it’s about: The film follows three women in real time as they fight to recover their autonomy after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in 2021. Important names: Directed by Sahra Mani. When you can watch: Bread & Roses will stream on November 22, 2024. Sago mini friends (season 3) What it’s about: A children’s cartoon that celebrates creativity and song. Apple Important names: Ian Ho, Claire Poon, Christina Churchill, Liam McKenna When you can watch: Sago Mini Friends season 3 will premiere on November 22, 2024. Severance (season 2) What it’s about: The long-awaited second season of the critically acclaimed dystopian sci-fi drama is finally coming to Apple TV+. Important names: Stars stars Adam Scott, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Patricia Arquette, and more. Directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle. When you can watch: The second season of Severance premieres on January 17, 2025. Prime Target What it’s about: Math postgraduate Edward Brooks is on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Soon, he begins to realize an unseen enemy is trying to destroy his idea before it’s even born. Apple Important names: Written and created by Steve Thompson, starring Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Stephen Rea, and David Morrissey. When you can watch: Prime Target premieres on January 22, 2025. Mythic Quest (season 4) What it’s about: A fun office comedy about the developers of a massively multiplayer online game. Apple Important names: Stars Rob McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, David Hornsby, Danny Pudi, and more. When you can watch: The fourth season of Mythic Quest premieres on January 29, 2025. Side Quest What it’s about: An expansion of the “Mythic Quest” universe, “Side Quest” explores the lives of employees, players and fans who are impacted by the game in an anthology format. Apple Important names: Stars Rob McElhenney, Annamarie Kasper, Esai Morales, Shalita Grant. When you can watch: Side Quest premieres on March 25, 2025. Further Out These shows, series, and movies may or may not have been officially announced, and do not yet have definitive release dates. Some may debut in the next few months, others be more than a year away. It’s even possible that some of these projects will never be released. F1 What it’s about: Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory. Important names: Brad Pitt stars, with Joseph Kosinski directing, and seven-time Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton producing. When you can watch: F1 will premiere in theaters in the summer of 2025, and on Apple TV+ later. The Gorge What it’s about: Two highly-trained operatives are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. Apple Important names: Stars Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sigourney Weaver. When you can watch: The Gorge does not yet have a release date. The Dispatcher What it’s about: A 6-episode thriller about a police detective whose life fell apart 10 years ago when his young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace. Now working as a police dispatcher, he receives a distress call from a young girl he is certain is Maggie, he will stop at nothing to find her and reunite his broken family, whatever the cost. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s book. Important names: Starring Patrick Brammall, adapted by writer Kris Mrksa. When you can watch: The Dispatcher does not yet have a release date. Down Cemetery Road What it’s about: Based on Mick Herron’s novel of the same name. When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Tucker becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm. Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals that people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead. Important names: Stars Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. Morwenna Banks is lead writer, Natalie Bailey is lead director. When you can watch: Down Cemetery Road does not yet have a release date. For All Mankind (season 5) What it’s about: The fifth and likely final season of the sci-fi epic that imagines an alternate reality where the Soviet Union beat the United States to the moon, and the decades of space race that follows. Important names: Produced by Ronald D. Moore, starring Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Coral Peña, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, and more. When you can watch: The fifth season of For All Mankind does not yet have a premiere date. Star City What it’s about: A spin-off of the For All Mankind universe, Star City takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program. Important names: Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, the creators of For All Mankind. When you can watch: Star City does not yet have a release date. Imperfect Women What it’s about: A limited series based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name. It is described as, “an unconventional psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women.” Important names: It will star and be produced by Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington. When you can watch: Imperfect Women has no release date yet. The Last Thing He Told Me (season 2) What it’s about: Laura Dave’s novel of the same name has a sequel set to publish in 2025, and Apple has landed the rights to produce a second season of its show based on that novel, and due to stream not long after the novel’s release. Important names: Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice and David Morse. When you can watch: In 2025, after publication of the sequel to the novel The Last Thing He Told Me. Neuromancer What it’s about: A new 10-episode drama based on the award-winning novel of the same name by William Gibson. The series will follow a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high stakes crime with his partner Molly, a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes aiming to pull a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets. Important names: Created for TV by Graham Roland and JD Dillard. Specific stars and directors have not yet been attached. When you can watch: Neuromancer does not yet have a release date. Prime Target What it’s about: An eight-episode one-hour conspiracy thriller that features a brilliant young math postgraduate on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world. Apple Important names: Stars Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. Directed by Brady Hood. When you can watch: Prime Target does not yet have a release date. Murderbot What it’s about: A 10-episode action-packed sci-fi series based on a series of novellas by Martha Wells. Tells the story of a self-hacking security android who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable “clients.” Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe. Important names: Starring Alexander Skarsgård, written and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz. When you can watch: Murderbot does not yet have a release date. Carême What it’s about: A biography drama about Antonin Carême, the so-called first celebrity chef, who rose to stardom in the 19th century. While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians, who use him as a spy for France. Important names: Benjamin Voisin stars as Carême, with Jérémie Renier and Lyna Khoudri co-staring. When you can watch: Carême does not yet have a release date. The Savant What it’s about: An eight-episode limited series inspired by a true story published by Cosmopolitan. The storyline and character details are being kept under wraps for now. Important names: Written and showrun by Melissa James Gibson, starring Jessica Chastain in the lead role. When you can watch: The Savant does not yet have a release date. Mere Mortals What it’s about: An eight-episode series of individual tales set in the world of Mythic Quest that will explore the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game. It is said to be in the vein of Mythic Quest episodes “A Dark Quiet Death,” “Backstory!,” “Everlight,” and “Sarian.” Important names: The series is created by Mythic Quest writers Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, and Katie McElhenney. When you can watch: Mere Mortals does not yet have a release date. Firebug What it’s about: A fictional drama series inspired by true events, Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists. Important names: Written and created by Dennis Lehane, starring Taron Egerton. When you can watch: Firebug does not yet have a release date. Untitled Vince Gilligan drama What it’s about: It is described as a “described as a blended, grounded genre drama,” which doesn’t tell us much. Important names: Vince Gilligan gave us Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Rhea Seehorn is attached to star in the lead role. When you can watch: This new series does not yet have a release date. Speed Racer What it’s about: A live-action series based on the beloved Japanese animated show from the ’60s. Important names: Will be produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company, with Hiram Martinez and Ron Fitzgerald as writers and showrunners. When you can watch: Speed Racer has no release date yet. The White Darkness What it’s about: A limited series based on David Grann’s nonfiction book about Henry Worsley, who crossed Antarctica on foot. Important names: Tom Hiddleston stars, Soo Hugh directs. When you can watch: The White Darkness has no release date yet. Untitled Negro League Baseball series What it’s about: Follows the life and career of legendary pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige. Important names: The series is produced by Erving “Magic” Johnson, among others. It is in conjunction with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and MLB. When you can watch: This series has no release date yet. Number One on the Call Sheet What it’s about: A pair of documentary films that examine the history of black actors and actresses in Hollywood. One focuses on leading men, the other on leading women. Important names: Producers include Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner, Dan Cogan, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Reginald Hudlin, and Bryan Smiley. When you can watch: These two companion films have no release date yet. Untitled Chuck Barris drama What it’s about: Gong Show host Chuck Barris famously claimed to be a secret CIA assassin in his autobiography Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which was made into a feature film in 2002. A Deadline report says Apple is developing an hour-long drama series about Barris as both Gong Show host and CIA assassin. Important names: Justin Timberlake is attached to star as Chuck Barris. When you can watch: This series has no release date yet. Dolly What it’s about: Deadline describes it as a “sci-fi courtroom drama in which a robotic ‘companion doll’ kills its owner and then shocks the world by claiming that she is not guilty and asking for a lawyer.” Important names: Florence Pugh and Vanessa Taylor are attached to star and Drew Pearce will write the script. When you can watch: No release date yet. Bride What it’s about: Deadline reports that this is a genre-bending film about an engineered “ideal wife” who rejects her creator, escapes captivity, and discovers her true self. Important names: The film will star Scarlett Johansson and will be directed by Sebastián Lelio. When you can watch: No release date yet. Earthsound What it’s about: A natural history documentary series that uses new audio technology and cinematic 360-degree audio to reveal untold nature stories from every continent. Important names: It will be executive produced by Alex Williamson, and the series producer is Sam Hodgson. When you can watch: No release date yet. Untitled Idris Elba spy thriller What it’s about: According to Variety, this is to be a “spy movie with romance set in Africa” but little else is known about the nascent project. The report says it’s early in production. Important names: The film will star Idris Elba and is produced by Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon. When you can watch: No release date yet. Hedy Lamarr series What it’s about: According to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s an eight-episode series about the 1930s and 40s actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr (whose frequency-hopping radio technology is still the basis for many modern wireless communications). Important names: Gal Gadot is set to star as Lamarr, with a script written by Sarah Treem. When you can watch: No release date yet. Where the Wild Things Are What it’s about: Apple has struck an overall deal with The Maurice Sendak Foundation to produce shows or series based on the author’s works for children. The most famous of these, by far, is Where the Wild Things Are. Important names: Apple is working with longtime Sendak collaborator Arthur Yorinks and his production studio Night Kitchen Studios. When you can watch: No release date yet. Custom of the Country What it’s about: A limited-series adaptation of the Edith Wharton novel The Custom of the Country. The novel, published in the early 20th century, is about a midwestern girl who climbs the ladder of New York high society. Important names: The big one is Sofia Coppola, who is developing the series for Apple. No word yet on whether she will direct it. When you can watch: No release date yet. El Gato Negro What it’s about: Based on Richard Dominguez’s comic book about an aging luchador who teams up with his grandson to use the El Gato Negro persona to fight crime in South Texas. Important names: Robert Rodriguez will direct and produce, while Diego Boneta will star and also produce. When you can watch: No release date yet. Brie Larson CIA biography series What it’s about: A report in Variety says that Apple has made a direct-to-series order for a new drama based on the real-life experiences of CIA undercover operative Amaryllis Fox. Fox has a hot novel named Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA that released in October 2019. Important names: Brie Larson will star and executive produce the series. When you can watch: No release date yet. My Glory Was I Had Such Friends What it’s about: A report from Variety says that Apple has made a direct-to-series order of My Glory Was I Had Such Friends. The limited series, based on the Amy Silverstein memoir about a woman awaiting heart surgery and the women who supported her. Important names: Jennifer Garner was previously attached but has left the show. When you can watch: No release date yet. Losing Earth What it’s about: This summer, The New York Times Magazine published an epic feature titled, “Losing Earth: The Decade We Almost Stopped Climate Change.” At over 30,000 words, it took up an entire issue of the magazine and earned critical acclaim. It focused on how, from 1979 to 1989, a small team of scientists, activists, and politicians tried to stop climate change while there was still time. We don’t know the format the show will take, but The New York Times specifically calls it a “series.” Based on the source material, it seems like a single-season limited series makes the most sense. Important names: The article’s author, Nathaniel Rich, will serve as executive producer together with Anonymous Content founder and CEO Steve Golin. When you can watch: No release date yet. You Think It, I’ll Say It What it’s about: According to Variety, Apple has ordered a 10-episode, half-hour run of a new comedy variety show. The show is inspired by Curtis Sittenfeld’s collection of short stories You Think It, I’ll Say It. Important names: SNL alum Kristen Wiig was set to star, but pulled out citing scheduling conflicts with Wonder Woman 1984. The show is created and produced by Colleen McGuinness (30 Rock, About a Boy). When you can watch: This project does not yet have a title or release date.07:47 pmiOS Dev Weekly – Issue 687 – Nov 15th 2024
Comment The recent survey I did reminded me that, when you work with Swift every day, it can be easy to see only its complexities. A friend took delivery of one of the new M4 Mac mini machines this week, and I was curious how its performance would stack up against my 2021 M1 Max MacBook. I thought that building the Swift Package Index source code would be a reasonable real-world test. At least that's my real world! He's not a developer, though, so he wouldn't have Xcode or other developer tools immediately available. It made me think about the bare minimum amount of software that is necessary to get a Swift project up and running. The instructions I needed were so simple: install Xcode from the App Store, paste a git checkout command into a terminal, open the package manifest, and build. That's quite remarkable, especially when you compare it to other software development environments¹. It gets better if you want to do more than a speed test, too. Have someone download and install Swift Playgrounds and they'll be writing Swift within minutes. You won't need to know about Swift concurrency, generics, macros, or any other advanced language features. Upgrade that environment to Xcode and look at some SwiftUI code. It's clear and readable. Anyway, I thought I'd remind you all, as I reminded myself, that it could all be so much worse. It reminded me to take a more optimistic view of things, and I thought that was worth sharing. Oh, and if you're interested, the result of the speed testing was that the base spec of the M4 machine was about 30-35% faster than my M1 Max. Did I manage to keep my optimistic mood when I discovered that? Only just! 😂 ¹ The only other environment I could think of that's this simple to set up would be C# development on Windows. The advantage in both cases is, of course, being the operating system vendor, but it's still impressive. Dave Verwer Sponsored Link Black Friday Exclusive — Become a Complete Senior iOS Developer with the iOS Lead Essentials This Black Friday, unlock over 40 hours of expert training, mentorship, and community support to secure your place among the best devs. Click for early access to this limited offer. essentialdeveloper.com News The visionOS 2.2 Ultrawide Display Is this the feature you’ve been waiting for to invest in a Vision Pro? You’ll never get a monitor this big on your desk! macrumors.com New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics in the Push Notifications Console Apple’s Push Notifications Console was already a great resource, and it continues to get better. Now you can send thousands of notifications with a single call and know if they were received. 👍 apple.com Code SwiftUI Self-Sizing Flow Layouts What a great article from Keith Harrison on self-sizing flow layouts. I can hear you asking, “What’s a self-sizing flow layout?” Think about a grid that sizes and adjusts its layout as its content grows. For example, if each cell had dynamic type in it and you wanted to grow the cells rather than clip. useyourloaf.com Exploring Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools Did you know you can control how users interact with iOS 18.1’s new Writing Tools inside your app? Antonella Giugliano and Matteo Altobello are here to explain what options you have in both SwiftUI and UIKit. It might be worth a quick run-through of your app to see if they behave as you expect in each of your text fields after reading this. createwithswift.com A Complete Guide to Implementing Live Activities It’s been a couple of years since Apple added Live Activities to iOS, but they’re still quite rare to see in apps. Part of that is that they only suit certain types of apps, but is the other part that people don't know exactly how to implement them? Radhika Saliya has a great guide on getting one up and running. canopas.com Design Oh no, I need to design a tinted app icon Marcelo Marfil: Complex icons simply don’t translate easily into tinted icons. The article is a great look at the compromises that you might need to make to ship a great looking tintable app icon with your app. sketch.com Jobs Staff Software Engineer - iOS @ NewStore – Join NewStore and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to crafting exceptional mobile experiences. We embrace TDD, pairing, and best engineering principles, fostering an environment where you can lead, inspire, and help shape the future of our iOS engineering culture. – Remote (within European timezones) with some on-site work (Germany, Netherlands, or United Kingdom) Senior iOS Developer @ komoot – You’ll team up with six world-class iOS engineers, take over full responsibility for our iOS app, and develop diverse features for navigation, routing, social interaction, and content visualization that will make your work challenging and fun. – Remote (within European timezones) Is your company hiring? You can advertise open Swift and Apple platform positions for free over on iOS Dev Jobs. No catch. Really, for free. And finally... What does %CPU mean, anyway? This RSS feed is published on https://iosdevweekly.com/. You can also subscribe via email.07:43 pmApple Vision Pro weekend viewing: ‘currents’ on Vimeo
Vimeo recently launched its visionOS app that Apple announced during WWDC 2024. As part of bringing Vimeo to the Apple Vision Pro, filmmaker Jake Oleson has published a short film dubbed ‘currents’. If you can get your hands on an Apple Vision Pro, give the spatial short film a watch. My favorite part? The cinematography style that resembles photographs coming to life to me. ‘currents’ is also an easy viewing with wonderful music and a thoughtful story. Do give it a watch on Vision Pro if you can. more…07:39 pmiPhone's Satellite Feature Launched Two Years Ago Today, Remains Free
Today marks two years since Apple made its Emergency SOS via satellite feature available on all iPhone 14 models in the U.S. and Canada. Apple has since expanded its suite of satellite-based features, and they all remain free to use for now. Below, we recap the rollout of Apple's satellite features and what's next. November 2022: Apple launches Emergency SOS via satellite in the U.S. and Canada, allowing you to contact emergency services via SMS in most locations without cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. You can also share your location in the Find My app via satellite connection. The feature is available on all iPhone 14 models and newer. When the feature first launched, Apple said it would be free for two years after the activation of any iPhone 14, but the free period was later extended by one year. December 2022: The feature expands to the U.K., France, Germany, and Ireland. March 2023: The feature expands to Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Portugal. May 2023: The feature expands to Australia and New Zealand. September 2023: The feature expands to Spain and Switzerland. September 2023: Apple launches Roadside Assistance via satellite in the U.S., allowing you to contact roadside assistance provider AAA via SMS in most locations without cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, in the event you get a flat tire, run out of gas, or have other car troubles. The feature is available on all iPhone 14 models and newer. This feature is also free for two years after device activation. November 2023: Apple makes Emergency SOS via satellite free for an additional year for users who had already activated an iPhone 14, meaning the feature can be used for free until at least November 2025. December 2023: Verizon becomes a Roadside Assistance via satellite partner. July 2024: Emergency SOS via satellite expands to Japan. September 2024: Apple launches Messages via satellite in the U.S. and Canada, allowing you to send and receive text messages over iMessage and SMS in non-emergency situations outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Like the other satellite features, it has an initial two-year free usage period. October 2024: Roadside Assistance via satellite expands to the U.K. with Green Flag. November 2024: Apple commits around $1.5 billion to its satellite partner Globalstar to fund the expansion of iPhone satellite services. It is unclear if and when Apple will start charging for its iPhone satellite features, but the time limit on free usage makes it sound like the company does eventually plan to charge a fee for at least some of the services. The current free period for Emergency SOS via satellite ends one year from today, so Apple still has some time to figure out its plans. With funding from Apple, Globalstar plans to launch a new satellite constellation and expand its ground infrastructure, which could result in faster connection times and the expansion of iPhone satellite features to additional countries. Tag: Emergency SOS via SatelliteThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:27 pmBest Buy Introduces Early Black Friday Discounts on M4 iPad Pro, Get Up to $150 Off
Today we're tracking big discounts across the entire M4 iPad Pro lineup as part of Best Buy's early Black Friday sale. In this sale, My Best Buy Plus/Total members can get $150 off select M4 iPad Pro models, with many hitting all-time low prices because of this member exclusive discount. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. If you don't have a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, you can get some solid second-best prices on many of these iPad Pro models at Best Buy this weekend. You can find a list of the M4 iPad Pros on sale below, and be sure to browse the rest of Best Buy's early Black Friday sale for discounts on laptops, TVs, video games, and more. $150 OFFM4 iPad Pro Sale at Best Buy11-Inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off) [Best Buy members only] 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,049.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,449.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 1TB Wi-Fi with Nano-Texture Glass - $1,549.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,849.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 2TB Wi-Fi with Nano-Texture Glass - $1,949.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] Cellular 256GB Cellular - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [Best Buy members only] 512GB Cellular - $1,249.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 1TB Cellular - $1,649.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 1TB Cellular with Nano-Texture Glass - $1,749.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 2TB Cellular - $2,049.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 13-Inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off) [Best Buy members only] 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,349.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,749.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] 1TB Wi-Fi with Nano-Texture Glass - $1,849.00 ($150 off) [Best Buy members only] Cellular 256GB Cellular - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [Best Buy members only] You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about top deals as we head into the holidays? 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 forums07:22 pmTapbacks are better in iOS 18’s Messages app, but they need one key fix
One of the Messages app’s most-used features, Tapbacks, got a big upgrade in iOS 18. The standard tapbacks were redesigned, and you can now use any emoji as a tapback. But there’s one tapback fix that’s become more needed than ever, and I hope Apple addresses it soon. more…07:15 pm3 Reasons to Watch: Silo, the hit dystopian sci-fi show on Apple TV+
The last people on Earth live in a huge and mysterious underground structure to escape a poisoned atmosphere. A "Silo" review. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:05 pmBest Apple Deals of the Week: Early Black Friday Prices Arrive for Apple Watch Series 10, MacBook Air, and More | MacRumorsBest Apple Deals of the Week: Early Black Friday Prices Arrive for Apple Watch Series 10, MacBook Air, and More
This week's best deals include new record low prices on Apple Watch Series 10 at $50 off, as well as great deals on AirPods 4, M2 MacBook Air, and Magic Keyboard for the M4 iPad Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Apple Accessories What's the deal? Save on Apple's first party accessories Where can I get it? Amazon $49 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for $249.99 $74 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for $274.99 $7 OFF1-meter MagSafe Charger for $31.99 $9 OFF2-meter MagSafe Charger for $39.99 Amazon has a few solid discounts on Apple's Magic Keyboards and MagSafe Chargers this week, including all-time low prices on the former accessories, both of which are for the M4 iPad Pro. Apple Watch Series 10 What's the deal? Take $50 off Apple Watch Series 10 Where can I get it? Amazon $50 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (42mm GPS) for $349.00 $50 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) for $379.00 Amazon hosted a few low prices on the Apple Watch Series 10 this week, with record low prices on both the 42mm and 46mm GPS models still available. This includes the 42mm GPS model for the all-time low price of $349.00 in multiple colors and styles, down from $399.00. M2 MacBook Air What's the deal? Take $250 off M2 MacBook Air Where can I get it? Amazon $250 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00 $250 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (512GB) for $949.00 One of the most notable deals of the week was on the 256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, available for just $749.00, down from $999.00, and this sale has since expanded to include more colors. Overall, this is a solid second-best price on the previous generation MacBook Air, and the 512GB model is seeing a similarly steep discount on Amazon. AirPods What's the deal? Take $10 off AirPods 4 Where can I get it? Amazon $10 OFFAirPods 4 for $119.00 $10 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $168.99 Amazon took $10 off both models of the AirPods 4 this week, starting at $119.00 for the base model without Active Noise Cancellation. Both deals are still available to purchase today, and right now only Amazon has the discounts. You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about top deals as we head into the holidays? 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 forums07:02 pmApple’s new ‘Plates’ ad spotlights Apple Pay
Apple has released a new ad, "Plates," which promotes the convenience of Apple Pay for online shopping. The ad showcases how Apple Pay's… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:57 pmMa 1ere publication…
Here it is… my first app on the store after a few months of work! I present to you “Plume” the app that allows you to revise easily and quickly. Creation of revision sheets using AI, Scan or Audio, personalized MCQs every day based on the chosen subjects. Don’t hesitate to leave me your feedback […]06:43 pmWhat’s happening here?
https://preview.redd.it/271kirit141e1.png?width=2940&format=png&auto=webp&s=8e63f71fa7f02aa6d2b21074f9e53cc8a195aed2 So I'm currently doing the Keep Going with Apps lesson in Swift Playgrounds and I got this error, what's happening here? Thanks for any help submitted by /u/Ok-Instruction-4467 [link] [comments]06:34 pmU.K. – company for apps?
This is mainly aimed at U.K. based people, but wondering generally if people set up a business for selling apps in the App Store. If so, is it much of a process to manage in terms of declaring earnings etc? submitted by /u/Huge-Error591 [link] [comments]06:22 pmUnited States and Canada Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance – Emergency Services
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 21, 01:00 - 02:00 PSTNov 15, 09:58 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in the United States and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 21 Nov 2024 at 01:00 PST until 21 Nov 2024 at 02:00 PST for Emergency Services.During the maintenance window, some emergency calls may be routed to the Emergency Call Relay Center (ECRC) instead of directly to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). All emergency calls will still connect successfully.06:02 pmThe MacRumors Show: Major Updates for Apple's Pro Apps
YouTuber Kevin Nether joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to discuss Apple's latest updates to its array of Pro apps and the acquisition of Pixelmator. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple this week released a series of updates for its Pro apps, including Logic Pro 11.1, Logic Pro for iPad 2.1, Final Cut Pro 11, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1, and Final Cut Camera 1.1. Most notably, the latest version of Final Cut Pro for the Mac includes spatial video editing support and AI-driven features such as Magnetic Mask and Transcribe to Captions. Earlier this month, Pixelmator, the company behind popular photo and image editing apps Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator, announced that it is being acquired by Apple. The apps are exclusive to Apple platforms with a focus on user experience and one-off purchasing, unlike many of their rivals. Pixelmator is designed to be a challenger to Adobe Photoshop, while Photomator is a Lightroom competitor. Both Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro were Apple acquisitions, so it's possible that Pixelmator and Photomator may become the next Apple Pro apps with a focus on image editing. It could also fold some of their features into the Photos app. While Apple used to offer a Lightroom competitor called Aperture, it discontinued the app just over a decade ago, and it has never made a Photoshop rival. What exactly Apple will do with the acquisition remains to be seen, but the Pixelmator team has teased "exciting updates to come." See more of Kevin's work over on his YouTube channel "Kevin The Tech Ninja." The MacRumors Show also has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips: Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion about visionOS 2.2 and Apple's potential move into iPhone-connected glasses. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tags: Pixelmator, The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:45 pmApple’s M4 MacBook Pro display secretly includes quantum dot tech
Ross Young on Thursday revealed that Apple used a quantum dot (QD) film instead of a red KSF phosphor film on its new MacBook Pro display… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:39 pmApple Pay ‘Plates’ ad shows how easy it is to spend money on the internet
Apple Pay is celebrating 10 years since launching, and a new video ad highlights something about Apple Pay that has been true since day one. Apple Pay makes it really easy to spend money on the internet. more…05:32 pmiPhone XS Max and more join Apple’s vintage and obsolete product lists
Apple has updated its lists of vintage and obsolete products today, adding the iPhone XS Max, several Apple Watch models, and more. Here’s what that means. more…05:32 pmRussian government forces Apple to remove more independent news apps
Apple provides the App Store in every market possible, providing access to as much software as possible. However, part of that responsibility is abiding by local government rules. This means Apple regularly has to choose between delisting certain apps to avoid being forced to close the entire App Store in those markets. more…05:29 pmApple Highlights Apple Pay in New 'Plates' Ad
Apple today shared a new Apple Pay ad ahead of the holidays, promoting the service's ease of use for online shopping. With Apple Pay, a stored card can be used for a purchase with just Face ID or Touch ID authentication, allowing for quick purchases. In the spot, a woman with a plate collection has an empty spot, and she uses Apple Pay to purchase a plate in just a tap with Apple Pay. The ad ends with the tagline "Pay the Apple Way," which is also the messaging that's on the Apple Pay website.Tag: Apple AdsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:21 pmApple pulls US-funded Radio Free Europe app from Russia
The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty news app has been removed from the App Store in Russia, in another case of the state mandating what apps are allowed.The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem.The move comes less than a month after the Russian authorities had Apple remove Current Time, the independent media service and website run by the same Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) organization. According to RFE/RL, Apple notified the organization of the app's removal following a request by Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor.In that previous case, Roskomnadzor is reported to have told Apple that the app contained "undesirable" material. This time, the regulator is said to have used the same word to describe RFE/RL's overall activities within Russia. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:57 pmGrab a Mac mini or iMac for less with these Black Friday deals
Macworld Black Friday, the biggest shopping weekend of the year, is very nearly here and you can expect to get a good deal on a new Mac between November 29 until December 2, 2024. In fact we are already seeing some deals which you can find below! We are tracking every Mac deal we can find to give you the very best view on what’s out there this Black Friday. Whether you’re looking for an iMac, Mac mini, or a Mac Studio, we’ll help you find the best price. At Macworld we monitor deals in the U.S. and U.K. all year long and we basing our recommendations on our extensive knowledge of Apple’s products – new and old. For example, it is important to be aware that Apple recently updated the Mac mini and iMac to the M4 chip (as it did with the MacBook Pro). These updates were much more than just a new chip though, Apple also doubled the RAM allocated as standard from 8GB to 16GB. Additionally, in the U.K. prices fell (though not in the U.S.). As a result the older generation of iMac and Mac mini would have to be considerably reduced in price to compete with the new models. You’ll see how much RAM (aka unified memory) is on offer for the deals below, so you know exactly what you are getting. We also include the price Apple sells Macs for, and the price it used to sell them for in the case of discontinued models. If you are looking for a MacBook deal, read our separate advice in our guide to the best Black Friday MacBook deals. And if you want to know what other Apple products are discounted read Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals. Does Apple discount Macs for Black Friday? Apple doesn’t discount Macs for Black Friday, instead Apple gives away vouchers with purchases on Black Friday. We’ll be updating this page as the discounts come in and as Apple announces it own Black Friday 2024 sale. Luckily there are plenty of resellers who do discount MacBooks and we are watching them closely so that we can spot the best deals. If we see what we think is a good deal we will share it below – in fact, we have already seen some good discounts. Best Black Friday Mac mini deals U.S. Amazon, Mac mini, M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $550 ($49 off with coupon, MSRP $599) Amazon, Mac mini, M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 256GB: $1,355 ($45 off, MSRP $1,399) Amazon, Apple Studio Display: $1,499 ($100 off, MSRP $1,599) There are big savings are on the older models as well: Amazon, M2 Mac mini, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $469 ($130 off, MSRP $799 – Clearance) Amazon, M2 Pro Mac mini, 16GB RAM, 512GB: $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299 – Clearance) U.K. KRCS: M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £569.05 (£29 off, RRP £599) KRCS: M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,329.05 (£69 off, RRP £1,399) KRCS: M4 iMac, 256GB/16GB RAM, £1,234.05 (£64 off, RRP £1,299) These older models are also discounted, just remember that the price dropped for the new generation and there is more RAM: Amazon: M2 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM: £1,197 (£201 off, RRP was £1,399 – Clearance) Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 256GB/8GB RAM: £459 (£190 off, RRP was £649 – Clearance) Amazon: M2 Mac mini, 512GB/8GB RAM: £638 (£211 off, RRP was £849 – Clearance) For more deals on all Mac mini Apple sells see our Best Mac mini deals round up. Best Black Friday iMac deals U.S. Amazon, M4 iMac, 8-core CPU/GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $1,150 ($149 off with coupon, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core CPU/GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB: $1,350 ($149 off with coupon, MSRP $1,499) Older models: Amazon, M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP was $1,299 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 iMac, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB: $1,299 ($200 off, MSRP was $1,499 – Clearance) U.K. KRCS: M4 iMac, 256GB/16GB RAM, £1,169.10 (£64 off, RRP £1,299) KRCS: M4 iMac, 512GB/16GB RAM, £1,349.10 (£150 off, RRP £1,499) KRCS: M4 iMac, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,529.11 (£170 off, RRP £1,699) And these older models. Again note that the new M4 models have more RAM and the price has dropped. Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac, 8-core GPU, 256GB/8GB RAM: £1,099 (£300 off, RRP was £1,399 – Clearance) Amazon, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU, 256GB/8GB RAM: £1,349 (£300 off, RRP was £1,599 – Clearance) John Lewis, 24-inch M3 iMac,10-core GPU, 512GB/8GB RAM: £1,449.97 (£349 off, RRP was £1,799 – Clearance) For deals on all 24-inch iMacs see our Best iMac deals round up. Foundry Best Black Friday Mac Studio deals The Mac Studio hasn’t been updated and is still using the M2 Max and Ultra chips. We expect that Apple will update this model in 2025. Read about the M4 Mac Studio. U.S. B&H, Mac Studio M2 Max: $1,889 ($110 off off, MSRP $1,999). U.K. John Lewis, Mac Studio M2 Max: £1,903 (£196 off, MSRP £2,099). See the Best Mac Studio deals available now. What is Apple offering in 2024? Each year Apple holds a Black Friday four-day shopping event, but rather than offering discounts it just gives gift vouchers for certain products. In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following amounts with the following Mac purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. We expect a similar offer in 2024 and will update this when we have the information. 2023202215-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$200£16013-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$175£14013-inch MacBook Air with M1 chip$150£120Mac mini$100£80 Black Friday shopping tips We often find the best savings are for older models. Be sure to confirm what the generation is of the discounted model so that you know exactly what you are buying and what it’s really worth. Sometimes resellers switch to selling refurbished or used products once their stock of brand new models run out. Make sure you check that the model discounted isn’t actually a used Mac and therefore not as good a deal as it might look. On Amazon, for example, look for Buy New prices. Mac deals are not limited to Black Friday. There are good deals to be had all year round, so don’t feel pressured into buying during Black Friday. Which resellers have the best Black Friday deals Look out for the best deals over the Black Friday week, but many resellers are already offering Black Friday discounts. U.S. Adorama is advertising Holiday Deals. Amazon has Holiday Deals. Best Buy’s Black Friday sale has started. B&H Photo has a Holiday Head Start sale. Walmart’s Black Friday deals have already started. U.K. KRCS has already reduced Mac prices by 10%. AO.com has various Black Friday savings. Laptops Direct’s Black Friday sale has started. eBuyer has a Black Friday Early Access Sale with up to 45% off. Very‘s Black Friday sales is underway. John Lewis is running Black Friday deals. Currys has up to 40% off for Black Friday. Argos has a price promise that the prices won’t go any lower for Black Friday. Amazon’s Black Friday week starts on 21 November. Amazon Lightning Deals Check out these time-limited tech deals before they go. (Prices subject to change.) Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro w/ Thunder…$134.99 ( 32% off, was $199.99 ) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet$59.99 ( 50% off, was $119.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 HD Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) New Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet$69.99 ( 50% off, was $139.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 …$74.99 ( 53% off, was $159.99 ) JBL Bar 300: 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-…$249.99 ( 37% off, was $399.95 ) Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x SDXC Memo…$98.98 ( 41% off, was $169.99 ) eufy by Anker$24.99 ( 44% off, was $44.99 ) ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Wireless Po…$299.00 ( 33% off, was $449.00 ) Targus USB C Universal Docking Station w…$303.23 ( 37% off, was $482.99 ) Kensington Single Monitor Desk Mount$38.06 ( 33% off, was $56.99 ) Monster Boomerang Neckband Bluetooth Spe…$59.99 ( 33% off, was $89.99 ) Norton 360 Platinum 2024$39.99 ( 69% off, was $129.99 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.95 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gam…$91.00 ( 43% off, was $159.99 ) BOSCH GPB18V-5CN 18V Jobsite Radio with …$150.54 ( 34% off, was $229.00 ) SAMSUNG 75-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$1797.99 ( 45% off, was $3297.99 ) Hisense 50-Inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4…$299.99 ( 40% off, was $499.99 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U7 Series ULED 4K…$1798.00 ( 40% off, was $2997.95 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LE…$2997.99 ( 40% off, was $4997.99 ) SAMSUNG 85-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$2297.99 ( 52% off, was $4797.99 ) SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$997.99 ( 37% off, was $1597.99 ) SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED 4K S85D Serie…$1297.99 ( 38% off, was $2097.99 ) SAMSUNG 98-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80C Serie…$3997.99 ( 50% off, was $7997.99 ) Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Battery Exte…$49.99 ( 58% off, was $119.99 ) Introducing Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam | S…$49.99 ( 37% off, was $79.99 ) SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$897.99 ( 40% off, was $1497.99 ) All New, Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 46% off, was $27.99 ) Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 40% off, was $24.99 ) Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Best Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals Apple Black Friday 2024 sale Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac Deals Best Black Friday 2024 MacBook deals Best Black Friday 2024 AirPods deals Best Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPad deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPhone deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor deals Best Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive deals04:54 pmtvOS 18 added a new Apple TV 4K setting that’s been a no-brainer upgrade
tvOS might be one of the hardest platforms for Apple to iterate upon. There’s only so much you can do to improve the TV experience, right? But tvOS 18 has proven that adage wrong by offering several great new features—including a key Enhance Dialogue setting that’s been a no-brainer upgrade for me. more…04:47 pmDeals: All-time lows hit new M4 MacBook Pro at $200 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air from $899, MagSafe 3 charging cable, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: All-time lows hit new M4 MacBook Pro at $200 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air from $899, MagSafe 3 charging cable, more
Your Friday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now live and ready. Early Black Friday deals are still live on $200 off their newly adjusted prices. Those offers also join a host of the best deals to date on the M4 MacBook Pro – there’s as much as $200 in savings on various configurations here now folks with no strings attached. Finally, we have loads of accessory deals headlined by Apple’s official MagSafe 3 MacBook charging cable. Head below to check it all out. more…04:40 pmiOS 18.2: New features coming to your iPhone (other than AI)
iOS 18.2 is currently in beta testing with the next round of Apple Intelligence features, such as Image Playground, ChatGPT integration, and Genmoji. While those Apple Intelligence features are garnering most of the attention, there are other notable features coming to the iPhone next month. Head below for a roundup of all the non-AI features coming to your iPhone as part of iOS 18.2. more…04:37 pmThe M4 MacBook Pro has a secret display upgrade Apple didn’t tell us about
Macworld I recently mused about how the Mac lineup has been the most compelling for a while, and one of the reasons is that Apple introduced worthwhile features besides the chip upgrade to the M4. For the M4 MacBook Pro, there’s one more feature that Apple hasn’t mentioned at all. According to display expert Ross Young, Apple now uses a quantum dot film in the MacBook Pro’s Liquid Retina XDR display. This QD film replaces a KSF phosphor film (also known as a narrow-band red phosphor) placed between the backlight and the display. The result is that the MacBook Pro’s display creates a more consistent color gamut and “better motion performance.” There are also environmental benefits as Young points out: Big Apple display news, they have adopted quantum dots for the first time. The latest MacBook Pro’s (M4) use a quantum dot (QD) film rather than a red KSF phosphor film. In the past, Apple went with the KSF solution due to better efficiency and lack of cadmium (Cd), but the latest Cd-free QD films are very efficient, feature as good or better color gamut and better motion performance. Ross Young Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) via X, November 14, 2024 QD films are often used on high-end TVs and displays. So why the switch now? Apple hasn’t talked about this so it’s mere speculation, but based on Young’s post, it appears that Apple wasn’t satisfied with QD film’s previous performance. Why didn’t Apple mention this change? Most likely because it’s the kind of under-the-hood change that won’t factor much into a buying decision. But it’s a notable change that shows how Apple continues to improve its high-end devices without raising costs. It’ll be interesting to see if Apple adopts QD film for the M4 MacBook Air, which uses an LED display, instead of the mini-LED display in the MacBook Pro. Reports say that the new Air will be revealed in the spring of 2025 and it’s expected to be nothing more than a chip upgrade.04:30 pmMake it mobile: Set iPad as display for M4 Mac mini [Setups]
Today's novel computer setup creates an iPad display for Mac mini, making the M4 desktop a mobile computer. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:27 pmApple pulls Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty news app from Russia App Store on request from Russian government | Mac Daily NewsApple pulls Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty news app from Russia App Store on request from Russian government
Apple has removed one of U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)'s Russian-language news apps from the Russian App Store… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:15 pmOtterBox makes the best iPad wraparound folio case [Review] ★★★★★
Protect your iPad with the slim and light OtterBox Statement Series Studio case. Includes an adjustable kickstand and Apple Pencil holder. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:12 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Vision Pro, Apple Hub, BlueSky
Apple has slowed production of the Vision Pro device due to slow sales according to reports released this week. Development of the next generation device has been suspended while the company looks at producing a lower cost version. Rumors of an Apple Hub, or HomePad, are gaining more steam, and BlueSky is back in the social networking circle. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: BlueSky reawakens Report: Apple May Stop Producing Vision Pro by the End of 2024 Apple’s Find My enables sharing location of lost items with third parties iOS 18.2 Beta 3 Adds New ‘Require Screen On’ Toggle for Camera Control Rumored Apple Hub How to Tell If You're Using a Slow iPhone Charger Shows and movies we're watching The Diplomat, Netflix The Americans, Hulu04:09 pmApple Adds iPhone XS Max and More to Vintage/Obsolete Product Lists
Apple today added a few older iPhone and Apple Watch models to the vintage and obsolete products list on its website. Apple has now classified the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone XS Max as "vintage" worldwide. Apple considers a device to be "vintage" once five years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. Apple and Apple Authorized Service Providers sometimes offer repairs for vintage devices, but only if parts remain available. Note that if you have an iPhone 6s Plus with 32GB of storage, that particular configuration was already classified as "obsolete" prior to today. Apple has yet to add the smaller iPhone XS and iPhone 6s models to the "vintage" list. In addition, aluminum and stainless steel Apple Watch Series 2 models are now classified as "obsolete" worldwide, but the high-end Series 2 model with a ceramic case has yet to be added to the list. Apple considers a device to be "obsolete" once seven years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. Once a device is obsolete, it is no longer eligible for repair at Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider, with the only exception being MacBook battery replacements for up to a 10-year period.Tag: Vintage and Obsolete Apple ProductsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:00 pmHas Anyone Found a Way To Play Music Through Two Bluetooth Speakers?
I think I know the answer after speaking with ChatGPT but I figured I'd ask here in case someone found some hack. What I'm trying to do is play music through two bluetooth speakers using any streaming platform? I have tried connecting to two speakers through the OS and then tried setting up an AVAudioSession […]03:56 pmHere’s how to use your old iMac or MacBook as a display for your new Mac mini
I recently shared a post talking all about how you can use your iPad as a portable display for your Mac mini. Surprisingly the number one question i got was “can you use an old iMac or Macbook to do the same thing?” Amazingly, the answer is absolutely yes! So in this post I am going to show you how to easily get this done! more…03:52 pmSave up to $250 on every M4 Mac mini, plus get M2 early Black Friday deals from $449
Apple's new Mac mini is eligible for promo code savings, with every M4 and M4 Pro spec up to $250 off. Plus, grab closeout deals on M2 models, with prices starting at $449.Coupon savings are in effect on every M4 Mac mini.The early Black Friday deals on Apple's M4 Mac mini are thanks to promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. In business since 1974, Adorama has issued exclusive discounts of up to $250 off every model, including M4 Pro and 10 Gigabit Ethernet configurations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:50 pmFinal Cut Pro 11, Compressor 4.9, and Motion 5.9
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I know, it’s just a developer beta, and if anyone from Apple asks then my Visual Intelligence first impressions are purely offered in the context of its future potential. But I have to say that trying it leaves me excited for that future. The actual Apple Intelligence part is currently relatively limited. In most cases, you get a choice between asking ChatGPT to describe to you what you are seeing and a Google search … more…03:15 pm‘HomePad’ could make HomePod obsolete, but it might also save it
Apple is about to get serious about smart home products, with this spring’s ‘HomePad’ being the first part of a major strategic push. But what does this new device mean for the future of the HomePod? Will it make it obsolete? Maybe, but it also might just save it. more…03:01 pmApple preps smart home display with AI personality
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Macworld Black Friday is nearly here and it’s a fantastic time to pick up a deal on an iPad. While technically a single day (it’s the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. or November 29) Black Friday has gradually expanded to encompass Cyber Monday (December 2), as well as the weeks leading up to the big weekend. This means you need to keep your eyes peeled all month long for killer iPad savings. Or, better still, let us keep our eyes peeled for you. This article is where we round up the best-value deals on the various iPad models available in both the U.S. and the U.K., as well as provide automated price comparison tables that will pull in the lowest prices across all the major retailers. Bookmark this page and check back for the best Black Friday bargains. Below you can get an idea of what to expect heading into Black Friday, and we’ll be updating this page as more discounts start to come in and as Apple announces its Black Friday shopping event. In the meantime, you should also check out our roundup of the best Apple deals that we keep updated all year round, plus our always advice on the best iPad deals. Black Friday: Apple’s shopping event Every year Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday (November 29) to Cyber Monday (December 2). However, since Apple rarely discounts its products, the event consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings. In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following voucher amounts with iPads purchased from Apple’s site. iPad Pro$50£80iPad Air$75£60iPad mini$50£40iPad (10th gen.)$50£40 This year, we expect the iPad Air, iPad Pro, and 10th-gen iPad to be included in the sale. Since the iPad mini was only just refreshed in October, we don’t think Apple will include it. Best iPad deals for Black Friday 2024 As we head into Black Friday, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers are already discounting iPads and we expect even greater savings during the Black Friday weekend. Here are the best prices we’ve found so far: 10th-gen iPad deals The 10th-gen iPad is the only iPad that wasn’t updated in 2024. However, Apple cut the price by $100 to $349, making it a far more attractive purchase. It’s the only iPad that can’t run Apple Intelligence, but it still gets our full recommendation for anyone on a budget. U.S. Amazon, 10th gen iPad (64GB): $309 ($40 off, MRSP $349) Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (256GB): $449 ($50 off, MSRP $499) Amazon, 10th gen iPad (256GB): $449 ($50 off, MSRP $499) Amazon, 9th-gen iPad (64GB): $199 (Discounted price, was $329) U.K. Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): £308.97 (£20 off, RRP £329) Amazon, 10th gen iPad (256GB): £449 (£30 off, RRP £479) iPad mini deals The iPad mini was updated in October with an A17 Pro processor and 8GB of RAM so it’s able to run Apple Intelligence, as well as double the storage, from 64GB to 128GB. Otherwise, the display and design are the same. If you don’t care about Apple Intelligence, you can find a great price on an older A15 model. U.S. Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): $479 ($20 off, MSRP $499) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 512GB): $700 ($99 off with coupon, MSRP $799) Amazon, iPad mini (A15, 64GB): $350 ($149 off, MSRP $499 – Clearance) U.K. KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 128GB): £489.02 (£9.98 off, RRP £499) KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 256GB) £587.02 (£11.98 off, RRP £599) KRCS, iPad mini (2024, A17 Pro, 512GB): £783.02 (£15.98 off, RRP £799) John Lewis, 9th gen iPad (64GB): £279 (RRP was £369 – Clearance) iPad Air deals The newest iPad Air now comes in two sizes, 11 inches and 13 inches like the iPad Pro. It has an M2 processor and a repositioned front camera. Otherwise, it’s the same as the M1 model, which we loved. U.S. Amazon, 11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $549 ($50 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, 11-inch M2 iPad Air (512GB): $824 ($75 off, MSRP $899) Amazon, 13-inch M2 iPad Air (512GB): $899 ($200 off, MSRP $1,099) Amazon, 13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $739 ($60 off with coupon, MSRP $799) U.K. Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): £559.97 (£39 off, RRP £599) Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 512GB): £843.97 (£55 off, RRP £899) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): £749 (£50 off, RRP £799) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 512GB): £1,029.97 (£70 off, RRP £1,099) iPad Pro deals The iPad Pro was updated this spring with a new thinner design built around an M4 processor and OLED display. It’s the absolute best tablet Apple (or anyone else) makes, but it’s also very expensive and probably more than most people need. U.S. B&H Photo, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB, 8GB RAM): $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199) Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (2TB, 16GB RAM): $1,799 ($200 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (2TB, 16GB RAM): $2,099 ($200 off, MSRP $2,299) U.K. KRCS, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): £979.02 (£19.98 off, RRP £999) Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,149 (£50 off, RRP £1,199) John Lewis, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): £1,249 (£50 off, RRP £1,299) Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,419.99 (£79 off, RRP £1,499) iPad Accessory Black Friday deals U.S. Amazon, Magic Keyboard (11-inch): $199 ($100 off, MSRP $299) Amazon, Magic Keyboard (12.9-inch): $299 ($50 off, MSRP $349) Amazon, Apple Pencil (1st gen): $79 ($20 off, MSRP $99) Amazon, Apple Pencil (2nd gen): $89 ($40 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, Apple Pencil (USB-C): $71 ($8 off, MSRP $79) U.K. Amazon, Magic Keyboard (11-inch): £256 (£63 off, RRP £319) Amazon, Apple Pencil (2nd gen): £89 (£50 off, RRP £139) For a more comprehensive guide to the available deals–as well as any deals that have popped up since we last updated this article–see our automated tables below for the lowest prices currently available on each iPad model. If you’re not sure which model is right for you, read our in-depth iPad buying guide. Latest 10th-gen iPad deals ($449/£499) New Refurbished Retailer Price $299 View Deal $299 View Deal $299.99 View Deal $331 View Deal $339 View Deal $339 View Deal $449 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Blue – (WiFi) $306.20 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Silver – (WiFi) $315 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Pink – (WiFi) $349 View Deal $409.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Latest 9th-gen iPad deals ($329/£369) New Refurbished Retailer Price $199.99 View Deal $199.99 View Deal $258 View Deal $277.99 View Deal $279 View Deal $309 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB – Silver – (WiFi) $188.08 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB – Space Gray – (WiFi) $190.29 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Latest iPad mini deals (499/£569) Retailer Price $479 View Deal $479 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Latest 11-inch M2 iPad Air deals ($599/£599) Retailer Price $549 View Deal $554 View Deal $569 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Latest 13-inch M2 iPad Air deals ($799/£799) Retailer Price $735 View Deal $739 View Deal $769.99 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal $799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Latest 11-inch M4 iPad Pro deals ($999/£999) Retailer Price $999 View Deal $1104 View Deal $1,154.29 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Latest 13-inch M4 iPad Pro deals (MSRP $1,299/£1,299) New Refurbished Retailer Price $999 View Deal $1024 View Deal $1099.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 128GB – Space Gray – (WiFi) $659 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 128GB – Silver – (WiFi) $679 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Amazon Lightning Deals Check out these time-limited tech deals before they go. (Prices subject to change.) Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro w/ Thunder…$134.99 ( 32% off, was $199.99 ) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet$59.99 ( 50% off, was $119.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 HD Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) New Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet$69.99 ( 50% off, was $139.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 …$74.99 ( 53% off, was $159.99 ) JBL Bar 300: 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-…$249.99 ( 37% off, was $399.95 ) Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x SDXC Memo…$98.98 ( 41% off, was $169.99 ) eufy by Anker$24.99 ( 44% off, was $44.99 ) ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Wireless Po…$299.00 ( 33% off, was $449.00 ) Targus USB C Universal Docking Station w…$303.23 ( 37% off, was $482.99 ) Kensington Single Monitor Desk Mount$38.06 ( 33% off, was $56.99 ) Monster Boomerang Neckband Bluetooth Spe…$59.99 ( 33% off, was $89.99 ) Norton 360 Platinum 2024$39.99 ( 69% off, was $129.99 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.95 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gam…$91.00 ( 43% off, was $159.99 ) BOSCH GPB18V-5CN 18V Jobsite Radio with …$150.54 ( 34% off, was $229.00 ) SAMSUNG 75-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$1797.99 ( 45% off, was $3297.99 ) Hisense 50-Inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4…$299.99 ( 40% off, was $499.99 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U7 Series ULED 4K…$1798.00 ( 40% off, was $2997.95 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LE…$2997.99 ( 40% off, was $4997.99 ) SAMSUNG 85-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$2297.99 ( 52% off, was $4797.99 ) SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$997.99 ( 37% off, was $1597.99 ) SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED 4K S85D Serie…$1297.99 ( 38% off, was $2097.99 ) SAMSUNG 98-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80C Serie…$3997.99 ( 50% off, was $7997.99 ) Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Battery Exte…$49.99 ( 58% off, was $119.99 ) Introducing Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam | S…$49.99 ( 37% off, was $79.99 ) SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$897.99 ( 40% off, was $1497.99 ) All New, Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 46% off, was $27.99 ) Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 40% off, was $24.99 ) Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Best Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals Apple Black Friday 2024 sale Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac Deals Best Black Friday 2024 MacBook deals Best Black Friday 2024 AirPods deals Best Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPad deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPhone deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor deals Best Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive deals02:25 pmToday in Apple history: Apple’s last mechanical keyboard is a winner
On November 15, 1990, Cupertino won a patent for its iconic Apple Extended Keyboard II, arguably the best Apple keyboard in history. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:22 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MegaFon
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Wall Street is expected to open lower on Friday, following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments on interest rate cuts… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:09 pmSubmitted my first app for Test Flight!
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Macworld There’s no bad time to buy an Apple Watch, but there are better and worse times. Apple releases new Apple Watch models (called “series”) on a yearly cadence, and the price rarely changes by all that much. So to avoid buying an Apple Watch that is outdated after just a few weeks, you want to time it right. Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 10 in September 2024, so now is a good time to buy. If you’re in the market for a new Apple Watch, see our Apple Watch buying guide, and our round-up of the best Apple Watch deals. Looking for a Black Friday deal: See Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals and Best Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch deals. Here’s what we know about Apple Watch release dates and when you should or should not buy. Should I buy a new Apple Watch right now? Our advice is to buy an Apple Watch Series 10 now, unless you want to wait for a new Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Ultra, which could be updated in 2025. Apple tends to update the Apple Watch yearly, so once the new models launch in September, you probably won’t see another upgrade until September of the following year. Therefore as long as you aren’t shopping in July or August, it is a good time to buy a new Apple Watch. However, in September 2024 Apple only introduced the Apple Watch Series 10. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 wasn’t updated (other than a new color) and the Apple Watch SE wasn’t updated at all. Should I buy an Apple Watch Series 10? Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 10 at an event in September 2024. The Apple Watch Series 10 is thinner and slightly larger with a bigger display and faster charging. It’s not a huge revamp, but the enlarged screen is a bonus. Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $399 Best Prices Today: $349 at Amazon | $349 at Walmart Electronics | $399 at Adorama Should I buy an Apple Watch Ultra 2? Apple didn’t update the Apple Watch Ultra in 2024, other than to introduce a new color option. The second-gen Ultra hasn’t changed since its launch in 2023, which means that the chip inside is a generation behind that of the Apple Watch 10. You may want to wait until 2025 when we do expect an update. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Read our review Price When Reviewed: $799 (base) Best Prices Today: $799 at Amazon | $799 at Apple | $799.99 at Target Should I buy Apple Watch SE? Apple did not introduce a new Apple Watch SE in 2024 either, so there is a possibility that it will be introduced in the spring of 2025. If it’s a new SE you want then you may want to wait to see if the third-generation model launches in 2025. Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $249 Best Prices Today: $189 at Walmart Electronics | $199.99 at Target | $249 at Best Buy Should I buy Apple Watch Series 9? If you are considering the SE because it is the cheaper option, you may want to consider another way to get a discounted Apple Watch. Apple no longer sells the Apple Watch 9 (other than via the Apple Refurbished Store) but you may be able to get a good deal on an Apple Watch Series 9 from a reseller. See our round-up of the best Apple Watch deals, updated monthly and take a look at the best prices for the Apple Watch Series 9 below. Apple Watch Series 9 Read our review Price When Reviewed: From $399 Best Prices Today: $379.99 at Best Buy | $399 at Apple | $399.99 at Target It’s easier to say when the worst time to buy a new Apple Watch is: in the run-up to September. If you buy a new Apple Watch in August expect to be kicking yourself a month later when the new model arrives and resellers start to discount the older model to sell it off at a lower price. The best time to buy an Apple Watch isn’t necessarily when a new model launches. If you wait a month or two you might be able to take advantages of sales and price drops from resellers. During October and November we see lots of sales events, such as Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday, and you can expect to get some money off at these events. Apple doesn’t discount its products at its own stores, but it does offer vouchers with new purchases from time to time–and Black Friday is one of those times. When does Apple update the Apple Watch? Apple usually updates the Apple Watch at an Apple Event in September. In 2024, it introduces the Series 10 and a new color for the year-old Ultra 2. However, not every Apple Watch gets updated every year. The Apple Watch SE can go two or more years between updates. For more advice read our Apple Watch buying guide.01:52 pmThis bonkers Black Friday sale slashes $200 off the 13-inch M2 iPad Air
Macworld The M2 iPad Air hasn’t been around for a very long time, but its price has already dropped by an incredible $200 at Amazon in this early Black Friday deal. With an MSRP of $1,099, you can get the M2 iPad Air with 512GB of storage for just $899. This is Apple’s first 13-inch iPad Air, featuring a gorgeous display, a great processor, and a fantastic design. It also has 8GB of RAM so it’s ready for Apple Intelligence, which arrived with iOS 18.1. More features will be rolled out over the coming months as well, so you’ll want a device that’s capable of handling it all. We reviewed the 11-inch version of the M2 iPad Air and gave it a 4-star rating. One of the things we wanted was better brightness, which this model has. The display on the 13-inch Air can be pushed up to 600nits, which is great for use indoors or out. And given its size, you can turn this tablet into a productivity tool by getting a USB-C Apple Pencil or a Magic Keyboard, both of which are on sale. So go ahead and place your order for the 13-inch M2 iPad Air for $899 and skip Black Friday, because we don’t think you’ll get a better price this year. Get the new M2 iPad Air for its best priceBuy it now at Amazon01:43 pmBlack Friday mega sale: 36% off AI Photo Enhancer for 8x Bold Sight
Everyone has photos taken on earlier digital cameras that left much to be desired for detail and accuracy, but you can easily restore and upscale any photo up to 16K with Aiarty Image Enhancer.Aiarty Image Enhancer - Image credit: DigiartyAI photo enhancer tools are becoming more mainstream, but you'll want the best tools available to handle your precious memories with care. Whether you've got poorly scanned copies of old photographs, aging digital camera stills, or older iPhone images that don't hold up to today's standards — Aiarty Image Enhancer can help.Access Black Friday Sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider01:38 pmOne year after the end of Apple leather iPhone cases, what do you use? [Poll]
I’m fairly firmly convinced that people who don’t keep their iPhone in a case are from an entirely different species to me. While I don’t make a habit of dropping mine, I don’t think there has been a year in which I haven’t dropped or knocked it against something at least once. For me, then, an iPhone case falls into the category of a necessity rather than a luxury – but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a luxurious look and feel … more…01:35 pmWhen is the best time to buy an iPhone?
Macworld In this article, we answer all of your questions about when you should and shouldn’t buy a new iPhone – including advice on when Apple is likely to discount the price of older iPhone handsets. There are certain times of the year when buying a new iPhone is a bad idea, and there are certain times of the year when you can get a bargain on a new handset. The trick is knowing when you should buy a new iPhone. Luckily we are here to help. Looking for a Black Friday deal: See Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals and Best Black Friday 2024 iPhone deals. Should I buy a new iPhone right now? Any time from the September launch of a new iPhone to the following June is a good time to buy a new iPhone. There are certain times of the year when you can get the best deals on a new iPhone. Those in the market for a new handset are probably wondering whether now is a good time to buy a new iPhone. Is there any danger that a new model will be released in the near future? Will prices drop or increase? To answer the first question, new iPhone models tend to arrive every September. The iPhone 16, 16 Plus, Pro and Pro Max were launched at an Apple Event in September 2024. The iPhone 16 series went on sale on Friday September 20, 2024. So you can always get the best price we track the Best iPhone 16 deals in the U.S. and the best iPhone 16 deals in the U.K. these include both carrier deals and discounts on unlocked iPhones. Apple If you don’t want one of the newest iPhones you may think that there isn’t a bad time to buy one of the older iPhones. However, when a new iPhone launches Apple reduces prices of the predecessors and discontinues some models. So it can be best to wait until after a new iPhone launches to get the best price for the previous generation. Check out our round up of the Best iPhone deals that includes all iPhones. Should I buy an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus? The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are Apple’s new standard iPhones for 2024. They went on sale on September 20, 2024. We have reviewed both handsets and recommend them. Apple iPhone 16 Read our review Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $799 at Apple | $829.99 at Best Buy Should I buy an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max? The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are Apple’s new pro iPhones for 2024. They also went on sale on September 20, 2024. They are good, but so are the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, so this year you don’t have to opt for Pro to get a great iPhone. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Read our review Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: $999 at Apple | $999.99 at Best Buy Should I buy a iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus? When Apple introduced the iPhone 16 it dropped the price of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, which were introduced in September 2023. If you want to save some money and don’t mind not having the latest iPhone it is a good time to get the 2023 model. Apple iPhone 15 Read our review Price When Reviewed: From $699 (Was $799) Best Prices Today: $729 at Apple | $729.99 at Best Buy Should I buy a iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max? When Apple introduced the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max it discontinued these models. You may still be able to find the 2023 Pro models on sale though, and if you find them at a good price then they will still be a good purchase. Expect some good deals as resellers sell off old stock during Black Friday. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Read our review Price When Reviewed: Was $999 (Discontinued) Best Prices Today: $899.99 at Best Buy Should I buy an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus? You might be considering buying the cheaper iPhone 14 or 14 Plus which also saw a price drop in September 2024. These are two year old iPhones, so whether you consider it a good purchase will depend on how much money you are prepared to spend on a new iPhone. You could get a newer model for just $100/£100 more. Apple iPhone 14 Read our review Price When Reviewed: £599 (was £699) Best Prices Today: $629 at Apple | $829 at Visible Should I buy an iPhone SE? We almost forgot to add this one. The iPhone SE is Apple’s smallest phone and the only iPhone with a Home button. If you want small and a home button you need to buy one now because we don’t think Apple will be selling them for much longer. Read about Apple’s plans for the iPhone SE 4. Apple iPhone SE (2022) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $429 (64GB) | $479 (128GB) | $579 (256GB) Best Prices Today: $313.17 at Amazon | $429 at Apple | $429 at Apple United States It is worth noting that it is always worth holding on for the big sales if you can, we often find some good deals on older iPhone handsets, though not usually the newest models. There are two Amazon Prime Day sales – one in July and one in October every year – at which we may see some savings on iPhones, and at the end of November even more stores cutting the prices of iPhones for Black Friday. Apple doesn’t drop the price of iPhones, but over Black Friday it offers vouchers alongside qualifying purchases in an Black Friday offer. We do see good deals all year round though, so take a look at our round-up of the best iPhone deals this month. We have also collected the Best iPhone 16 deals in the U.S. and the best iPhone 16 deals in the U.K., as well as the best deals for the iPhone 15-series in the U.K. and the best deals for the iPhone 15-series in the U.S. in separate articles. Also read: iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro deals and Best iPhone SE deals. Before you buy a new iPhone find out if Apple’s due to hold an event.Foundry It’s easier to say when the worst time to buy a new iPhone is. That is without a doubt in the months leading up to September. So don’t buy a new iPhone in August, unless you want to be kicking yourself a month later when the price of that model drops and a new model arrives. The only reason to buy an iPhone in the run-up to an Apple Event is if it is likely to be discontinued. Apple tends to discontinue the Pro and Pro Max models of the previous generation when it introduces the next generation, so if you want to buy one of those models you may want to buy one while you still can. However, we’d suggest that it would be wise to wait for the next-gen version which is likely to present you with more for your money. Or take advantage of discounts as vendors sell off old stock after the new models arrive. The best time to buy an iPhone isn’t necessarily when a new model launches either – unless you’re desperate to have the very latest hardware. You might be happy to wait a month or two after the launch and wait for supply to catch up with demand, and for any problems with the new phones to be identified and (hopefully) fixed. The other advantage of buying around the October/November time frame is that is when shopping events, like Black Friday, take place, but as we said above, we don’t tend to see the newest iPhone models discounted much, or at all, at these events. We’d say that it’s fine to buy a new iPhone at any time within nine months of it launching, but if you are hoping to save some money on your purchase we’d recommend waiting a few more months. When does Apple update the iPhone? Chris Martin / Foundry Knowing when the latest iPhones came out should help when making a judgment on whether there will be an update soon. Apple usually updates the iPhone range at an Apple Event in September. However, the iPhone SE is on a different schedule, with Apple introducing the iPhone SE models during the spring months (most recently March 2022), so a spring launch is possible. With rumors that a new larger iPhone SE could one day launch perhaps it’s worth waiting until the spring if that handset might suit you. iPhone 16 is the newest iPhone (it arrived in September 2024). The iPhone 16 will be followed in 2025 by the iPhone 17 and (possibly) an iPhone SE 4. See when is the next Apple event to find out if an Apple event is imminent. Read our iPhone buying guide and comparison of every iPhone available to buy today. When do iPhone prices drop? We know based on past experience that Apple is very unlikely to drop the price of an iPhone in the first year of sales. However, Apple does tend to reduce the price of the previous year’s iPhone when it introduces the new model – so expect Apple to discount its handsets in September (and potentially in the spring if it introduces a new iPhone SE handset at that time). How much do prices drop when a new iPhone comes out? Foundry When Apple introduces new iPhones it usually keeps the prices the same, at least in the U.S. Prices for the iPhone 16 range are the same in the U.S. and U.K as the previous generation, but the price in Euros is less. In 2023 Apple dropped prices for the iPhone 15 range compared to the previous year in the U.K. At the same time as Apple introduces a new iPhone, it also reduces the price of existing models. Apple reduced the price of the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus by $100/£100 in September 2024 when the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus were introduced. The price of the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus dropped in September 2023 and again in September 2024. Apple’s not the only place you can buy an iPhone and it certainly isn’t the only one to discount the handsets. From time to time you will see deals from other resellers. We track these in our Best iPhone Deals round-up, so check that page regularly. Will there be Black Friday iPhone discounts? The earliest you could expect to get a discount on the newest iPhones is around Black Friday at the end of November, so you might be planning to hold out until then. However, the deals we tend to see, if any, are usually for older handsets so if you are hoping for a discounted iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro following their launch you will probably be disappointed. Nor should you expect to get a discount in an Apple Black Friday 2024 sale. Apple’s Black Friday sale usually only takes the form of vouchers with select product purchases, rather than a discount, and it is unlikely that the newest iPhone would qualify as in previous year’s new iPhones haven’t been included. See our round-up of Best Black Friday 2024 iPhone deals to see what could be in store. Note that while shopping events like Black Friday gets all the attention, that’s not the only time you can get discounts on Apple products: we see discounts all the time. Another event where we see good iPhone deals is Prime Day, which happens in July and October every year. So take a look at the iPhone deals for Amazon Prime Day sale to see what you might be able to save. In our experience, we don’t tend to see discounts on the newest handset until the spring–and these are always from third-party resellers, never from Apple. In fact, we don’t tend to see the iPhone discounted in the U.S. very often, most of the discounts we see are in the U.K. where unlocked iPhones are often sold off-contract at a good discount. Conclusion: Is now a good time to buy a new iPhone? The worst time to buy would be July or August, mainly because with new iPhones on the horizon the price of the older handsets are likely to drop very soon. If you want the newest iPhones then the best deals don’t tend to come before the spring and summer months. If you are happy to buy an older iPhone then you will probably see decent deals around Prime Day and Black Friday – but deals happen all year round. We hope this article has proved helpful in reaching an informed buying decision. Remember that good prices can be found all year round, if a retailer is feeling generous and you know where to look: read our guide to the best iPhone deals for more on that. Wondering how long Apple supports iPhones for? Read How long do iPhones last.01:22 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTNov 15, 05:00 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 18 November 2024 at 13:00 PST until 18 November 2024 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.01:11 pmHide iPhone Find My Location Without Raising Suspicion
Ever need a moment of privacy without raising suspicion? If you're secretly shopping for a holiday gift or planning a surprise party, you might want to temporarily obscure your actual location in Apple's Find My app on your iPhone without completely turning off location sharing. Here's a clever trick that lets you keep sharing enabled while displaying a different location – all by using another Apple device you own. To hide your actual location, you'll need to have at least two Apple devices signed in to your Apple Account with Find My enabled. This method works by telling Find My to use a stationary device's location instead of your iPhone's. Start by leaving the device you want to use as your displayed location (like an iPad or Mac) in a convincing spot – perhaps your home or office. Then, take your iPhone and follow these steps: Open the Find My app and tap the Me tab at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down to find "Use This iPhone as My Location" and make sure it's toggled off. Grab your other Apple device and open Find My. Tap the Me tab, then select "Use this [device] as My Location." Toggle on the switch next to Share My Location. Your shared location will now show where this device is stationed, not where you actually are with your iPhone. When you're ready to resume normal location sharing, simply return to your iPhone's Find My app and toggle "Use This iPhone as My Location" back on. Remember that this trick only works as long as your decoy device stays put and powered on. Lastly, we trust that you'll use this tip responsibly – like keeping that upcoming surprise party under wraps!Tag: Find MyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:03 pmFinal Cut Pro, Apple Home Hub, and new Mac reviews on the AppleInsider Podcast
There's a big new update to Final Cut Pro, a smaller one for Logic Pro, and an ever-increasing number of rumors about an Apple Home Hub, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.With excellent new hardware comes a long-awaited update to Final Cut ProApple could have made this part of its "week" of Mac announcements — following all of the new Macs, now we have something special to run on them. True, if you don't use either Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, you're not impressed.But especially with Final Cut Pro going to version 11 after an unimaginable 13 years on version 10, these are exciting updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:56 pmgetting errors sending data from apple watch to iphone
Hello, how are you? I hope you are all doing well. My app is about a health sensor monitoring system for the Apple Watch (heart rate, oxygen, etc.), my implementation idea is that the user can see the values in the app interface live while an activity is being recorded. Thinking that the user cannot […]12:45 pmApple Developer Account Needed
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A VPN can be an extremely useful tool for gamers. Here's why you should consider gaming while using one.Nvidea's GeForce Now on a MacBook ProA Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offers many benefits for regular web-surfing purposes. Everything from protecting your browsing habits to accessing international marketplaces and services, while maintaining security.However, not many people will consider the use of a VPN when they're gaming online. Thinking it is a frivolous use of the internet, they may believe there's little point in even using a VPN in that way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:22 pmKazakhstan SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2 and Altel
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 20, 00:00 - 03:00 PSTNov 15, 03:54 PSTScheduled - The Tele2 and Altel networks in Kazakhstan are conducting a planned maintenance from 20 November 2024 at 00:00 PST until 20 November 2024 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Tele2 and Altel Kazakhstan handsets.12:22 pmKazakhstan SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2 and Altel
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 14:00 - 17:00 PSTNov 15, 03:57 PSTScheduled - The Tele2 and Altel networks in Kazakhstan are conducting a planned maintenance from 19 November 2024 at 14:00 PST until 19 November 2024 at 17:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Tele2 and Altel Kazakhstan handsets.12:09 pmApple quietly gave the M4 MacBook Pro a quantum dot display
M4 MacBook Pro reviews mostly endorsed my own view that, while the machine would make a great purchase for Intel MBP owners, there isn’t a compelling reason for any M-series user to upgrade. However, it turns out that Apple quietly gave the latest MacBook Pro a new display tech, offering two benefits … more…12:07 pmThe MacBook deals have already started for Black Friday 2024
Macworld The big day is nearly here: Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year and if you are looking for a deal on a new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro you have come to the right place. We check all the best resellers in the U.S. and the U.K. all year long, so we always have our fingers on the pulse of the best deals – which means we know exactly what are the best MacBook deals. In this article you will also find shopping tips to help you get the best deals available on Black Friday (November 29, 2024) and Cyber Monday (December 2, 2024). Below we’ll are sharing what we think are the very best MacBook deals right now. We’ll be updating this page frequently, as we spot more discounts and as Apple announces it own Black Friday 2024 sale. There are a few things to consider before you make a purchase. Apple released new MacBook Pros in late October 2024. The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro bring new M4 chips, but they also offer more RAM than the previous generation. This means that when considering deals on older M3 Macs it is important to account for the fact that there is less RAM in those models. This doesn’t only apply to the MacBook Pro. When the M4 MacBook Pro was introduced, Apple also doubled the RAM in the M3 MacBook Air from 8GB to 16GB as standard. So it is important to pay attention to how much RAM is included in an M3 MacBook Air, or you might not be getting the bargain you think you are. Because of this we are indicating how much RAM is included as well as how much Apple sells the Mac for (or used to sell it for). Want to buy an iMac, Mac mini or Mac Studio? Check out our round-up of the Best Black Friday Mac deals. If you are looking for discounts on other Apple gadgets we have gathered all the best Apple deals for Black Friday. Does Apple discount Macs for Black Friday? Apple doesn’t drop prices, instead Apple gives away vouchers with purchases on Black Friday. Luckily there are plenty of resellers who do discount MacBooks and we are watching them closely so that we can spot the best deals. If we see what we think is a good deal we will share it below – in fact, we have already seen some good discounts. Best Black Friday MacBook Air deals U.S. Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $799 ($200 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $1,049 ($50 off, MSRP $1,099) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $1,250 ($50 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $1,384 ($115 off, MSRP $1,499) Best Black Friday MacBook Air deals U.K. AO, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,199 (£100 off, RRP £1,299, was £1,499) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,366 (£100 off, RRP £1,499, was £1,699) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB) £949 (£150 off, Was £1,099) Best Black Friday MacBook Pro deals U.S. Amazon, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/16GB RAM, $1,474 ($125 off, MSRP $1,799) Amazon, M4 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/24GB RAM, $2,435 ($64 off, MSRP $2,499) Best Buy, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/8GB RAM: $1,199 ($400 off, Was $1,599 – Clearance) B&H, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $1,599 ($400 off, Was $1,999 – Clearance) Best Buy, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/18GB RAM: $1,999 ($400 off, Was $2,399 – Clearance) Best Buy, M3 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB, 36GB RAM: $2,899 ($400 off, Was $3,399 – Clearance) Best Buy, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $1,899 ($600 off, Was $2,499 – Clearance) Best Buy, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/36GB RAM: $2,299 ($600 off, Was $2,899 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB, 48GB RAM: $3,399 ($600 off, Was $3,999 – Clearance) Best Black Friday MacBook Pro deals U.K. KRCS, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/16GB RAM, £1,519.05 (£78 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/16GB RAM, £1,709.05 (£90 off, RRP £1,799) KRCS, M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/48GB RAM, £2,754.05 (£144 off, RRP £2,899) John Lewis, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/8GB RAM: £1,695 (£204 off, Was £1,899 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: £1,749 (£350 off, Was £2,099 – Clearance) Amazon, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $2,199 (£400 off, Was £2,599 – Clearance) What is Apple offering in 2024? We don’t yet know the specifics of Apple’s Black Friday deal‘ but based on previous years we expect that Apple will give away gift vouchers with purchases of certain products. In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following amounts with the following Mac purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. Product2023202415-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$200£16013-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip$175£14013-inch MacBook Air with M1 chip$150£120Mac mini$100£80 Black Friday shopping tips We tend to find that the biggest savings are on older models, but be aware that these aren’t always the best value for money. Check the generation of the model that is discounted to make sure you know exactly what you are buying and what it’s really worth. We’ve seen resellers switch to selling refurbished or used when the stock of brand-new models run out, so check that the model discounted isn’t actually a used Mac and therefore not as good a deal as it might look. That’s not to say you should avoid refurb models – you just need to make sure that you aren’t buying refurb without knowing. Mac deals aren’t limited to Black Friday. We see good deals all year round, so don’t feel pressured into buying during Black Friday. Where to get Black Friday Mac deals Many resellers offer Black Friday discounts. U.S. Adorama has 14 days of deals. Amazon runs a Black Friday Week starting 21 November, it also has Early Deals. Best Buy’s Black Friday sale has started. B&H Photo has a Holiday Head Start sale. Walmart’s Black Friday deals have already started. U.K. KRCS has already reduced Mac prices by 10%. AO.com has various Black Friday savings. Laptops Direct’s Black Friday sale has started. eBuyer has a Black Friday Early Access Sale with up to 45% off. Very‘s Black Friday sales is underway. John Lewis is running Black Friday deals. Currys has up to 40% off for Black Friday. Argos has a price promise that the prices won’t go any lower for Black Friday. Amazon’s Black Friday week starts on 21 November. Amazon Lightning Deals Check out these time-limited tech deals before they go. (Prices subject to change.) Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro w/ Thunder…$134.99 ( 32% off, was $199.99 ) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet$59.99 ( 50% off, was $119.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 HD Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) New Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet$69.99 ( 50% off, was $139.99 ) Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet- 2023$109.99 ( 42% off, was $189.99 ) Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire HD 10 …$74.99 ( 53% off, was $159.99 ) JBL Bar 300: 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-…$249.99 ( 37% off, was $399.95 ) Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x SDXC Memo…$98.98 ( 41% off, was $169.99 ) eufy by Anker$24.99 ( 44% off, was $44.99 ) ASUS ZenScreen 15.6” 1080P Wireless Po…$299.00 ( 33% off, was $449.00 ) Targus USB C Universal Docking Station w…$303.23 ( 37% off, was $482.99 ) Kensington Single Monitor Desk Mount$38.06 ( 33% off, was $56.99 ) Monster Boomerang Neckband Bluetooth Spe…$59.99 ( 33% off, was $89.99 ) Norton 360 Platinum 2024$39.99 ( 69% off, was $129.99 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.95 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Beats Studio Buds – True Wireless Noise …$99.99 ( 33% off, was $149.95 ) Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gam…$91.00 ( 43% off, was $159.99 ) BOSCH GPB18V-5CN 18V Jobsite Radio with …$150.54 ( 34% off, was $229.00 ) SAMSUNG 75-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$1797.99 ( 45% off, was $3297.99 ) Hisense 50-Inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4…$299.99 ( 40% off, was $499.99 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U7 Series ULED 4K…$1798.00 ( 40% off, was $2997.95 ) Hisense 100-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LE…$2997.99 ( 40% off, was $4997.99 ) SAMSUNG 85-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$2297.99 ( 52% off, was $4797.99 ) SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$997.99 ( 37% off, was $1597.99 ) SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED 4K S85D Serie…$1297.99 ( 38% off, was $2097.99 ) SAMSUNG 98-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80C Serie…$3997.99 ( 50% off, was $7997.99 ) Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Battery Exte…$49.99 ( 58% off, was $119.99 ) Introducing Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam | S…$49.99 ( 37% off, was $79.99 ) SAMSUNG 43-Inch Class QLED 4K QN90D Seri…$897.99 ( 40% off, was $1497.99 ) All New, Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 46% off, was $27.99 ) Made for Amazon$14.99 ( 40% off, was $24.99 ) Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday 2024 sale Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac Deals Best Black Friday 2024 AirPods deals Best Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPad deals Best Black Friday 2024 iPhone deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor deals Best Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive deals Best Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals11:52 amTranslating An App Using AI: From 1 To 34 Languages
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Macworld I have been using Apple Vision Pro on and off for the last nine months. When it was released in February, I described it as a device with a ton of potential but with huge challenges to overcome. Now, with its first major operating system update available and plenty of time for developers to get on board, I’m left with a more pessimistic view. For spatial computing to be a hit, it’s going to need more than the Vision Pro can deliver. The first major update fixed some issues and added welcome features, but too many problems remain—and some simply can’t be fixed in a software update. If Apple is going to make spatial computing (i.e. mixed reality) its next major software platform, it will need to drastically accelerate its rate of progress. What visionOS 2 brings to the table The Vision Pro launched with a host of annoyances and visionOS 2 goes a long way to addressing them. You can more easily get to the Home View with a new gesture—look at your palm and when a circle appears, tap your thumb and finger together. Flip your hand around to look at the back of it to see a little widget that displays time, volume, and battery life. Tap your fingers while this is showing to bring up Control Center. Speaking of the Home View, you can finally freely rearrange your icons and take iPad and iPhone apps out of the dedicated folder. It also remembers the visual setup of the last Guest user, so your partner doesn’t have to run through setup every time you want them to check out something cool. It’s all a lot easier and more natural than fiddling around with the buttons or looking up at a little dot at the top of your view. If you’re in a spatial environment, your Magic Keyboard or MacBook keyboard will “punch through” and remain visible (all the time, or only when you bring your hands near it, your choice) which makes it easier to type. And there are a bunch of really good updates to developer tools that will make it easier for them to make good spatial experiences, too. visionOS 2 brings some good features, but it still has a lonf way to go.Apple The software is still awkward and limiting Despite the improvements, there are still so many places where visionOS feels unfinished. How is the Clock app not an actual selection of real 3D clocks you can virtually hang on your wall? How does the Calendar not look at behave like a traditional paper calendar, with live data and the ability to zoom in on dates? This stuff is so obvious, it should have been some of the first apps Apple built. Instead, apps like Clock, Calendar, and Home are just iPad apps, hanging in the air in a virtual window. Speaking of hanging in the air, the spatial tracking has improved (and so has object and hand occlusion) but most Vision Pro apps are still just big windows with simplistic controls that stay anchored in place in your environment. This makes window management a real chore. You have the entire virtual world, and you still have to literally move everything around in physical space to manage your windows. It should be possible to set an app to remain anchored to the device, so it follows the user as you move around. You should be able to stack app windows and swap between them, so you don’t have to find a new area of physical space just to open another app. The biggest issues with Vision Pro can’t be fixed through software updates.David Price / Foundry Vision Pro should be a way to expand our space, to have as much room as we want without going anywhere. Instead, it’s the opposite—on my laptop or desktop I can swipe between desktops and layer windows on top of each other, with a dozen things taking up the space of my monitor. With Vision Pro, I have to turn my head and move all over the place to make use of more than three apps. Imagine if every app on your Mac was a whiteboard on a stand. You can easily reposition them, but you’re limited to one app per whiteboard and they take up a LOT of space. That’s what it feels like to multi-task on Vision Pro. The new ultrawide virtual monitor for Mac will greatly improve the ability of users to get work done on Vision Pro (it’s coming in visionOS 2.2), but that’s really just your Mac being productive. There’s no doubt that visionOS 2 made the software experience better, but it’s still far too limited, and limiting, for mainstream adoption. At the current pace of improvement, it feels like it won’t come into its own until somewhere around visionOS 5 or 6. This hardware will never be mainstream Some parts of the Vision Pro experience just aren’t going to get any better without different hardware. The headset is too heavy. The field of view is too narrow. The battery and tether are cumbersome. You can’t see the eyes of the person wearing it and the EyeSight feature doesn’t get the job done well. It’s fatiguing to use for more than half an hour at a time. The battery life stinks. Oh, and it’s priced 3-4x higher than a mainstream tech product. Vision Pro is an isolating experience and the high-priced hardware means it’ll stay that way for a while.Foundry As I said back in February, Vision Pro’s success will be measured by Apple’s ability to maintain interest—among both the public and developers—to drive momentum to a more mainstream future product that will cost less and do more. Unfortunately, I don’t think visionOS 2 will do nearly enough to succeed at that. Apple’s new 17-minute immersive film Submerged is very impressive, but it’s driving at the wrong thing. Linear video content is not the future of the medium, and it shouldn’t be the present of a $3,500 headset that only lets you watch it by yourself. The Vision Pro is a spectacular isolationist video viewing device in short sessions, but should Apple really be highlighting that? 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WeChat is introducing passkey support for its iOS app, allowing users outside of China to sign in to the country's dominant messaging platform using Face ID, Touch ID, or their device passcode instead of traditional passwords. Introduced by Apple in iOS 16, passkeys provide a more secure and convenient authentication method. Rather than entering a password, users can quickly access their WeChat accounts through biometric verification on their device. Passkeys offer enhanced security by eliminating common vulnerabilities associated with traditional passwords, such as phishing attacks and credential theft. Since authentication occurs directly on the user's device using biometric data or their device passcode, there are no passwords to compromise or intercept. To set up a passkey, WeChat users need an iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 or later with iCloud Keychain and two-factor authentication enabled for their Apple Account. Users can enable the feature through WeChat's Account & Security settings, according to a new WeChat support document. Tencent-owned WeChat joins a growing list of major platforms that have adopted passkey technology, including Google, PayPal, Microsoft, and TikTok. The feature is currently limited to WeChat users outside of China, and there's no word on if or when it might expand to the app's domestic Chinese version.Tags: Passkeys, WeChatThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:30 amFor the first time ever, you don’t need to be afraid to buy a new Mac
Macworld As someone who has reviewed Macs for a long time, I’m often asked for shopping advice and whether now is a good time to buy a Mac. It’s an excellent question since Apple has been fairly sporadic with its Mac releases. Macs are expensive and people want reassurance that they’re making a timely investment. No one wants to buy something, start using it, and realize they just could’ve stuck with what they already had. Nor does anyone want to make a purchase only to have something better come along in a short time. When it comes to Macs, the decision to buy a new one is rarely a quick and easy one, but with the release of the M4 Mac lineup, there’s less hedging than ever before. As I reviewed the new iMac and MacBook Pro and got the lowdown about the Mac mini, I was struck by just how compelling these new Macs are. This recent release makes for the most compelling set of Macs that Apple has had in quite some time. And if you’re wondering whether it’s time to buy a Mac in a general sense, the answer is yes. The maturation of Apple silicon The M4 is the fourth generation of Apple silicon in the Mac, and after an explosive (figuratively) start with the M1 and some hiccups with the M2 and M3 releases, the M4 feels like the chip is finally hitting its stride. The M4 impresses with its speed and efficiency. It almost doubles the speed of the M1 in multi-core performance, but more impressively, it’s 32 percent faster than the Intel 2.7GHz Xeon W-3265M 24-core CPU, which was used in the 2019 Mac Pro. Also, the Intel chip’s Thermal Design Power is 205 watts while the M4’s TDP is 22 watts. That’s a lot of bang without using a lot of power. Geekbench 6 benchmarks10:18 amiOS IMessage blocking
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Apple Vision Pro launched in stores and began arriving to customers today in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, customers can now schedule a free 30-minute appointment to demo the headset at Apple Store locations in both countries. Apple has localized Vision Pro pages in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates with more details about the headset, for those unfamiliar. Apple first released the Vision Pro in the U.S. in February, with pricing starting at $3,499. In June and July, the headset launched in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the U.K., China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. With the additions of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, the headset is now available in 12 countries and regions. In July, research firm IDC estimated that Vision Pro sales would total less than 500,000 units this year. In a recent interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged that the Vision Pro is not a mass-market product due to its high price. "At $3,500, it's not a mass-market product," said Cook. "Right now, it's an early-adopter product. People who want to have tomorrow's technology today—that's who it's for. Fortunately, there's enough people who are in that camp that it's exciting." Currently in beta, visionOS 2.2 adds an ultra-wide mode to the Mac Virtual Display feature.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:53 amAMS (Amsterdam) on 2024-11-19
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 01:00 - 06:00 UTCNov 15, 07:32 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2024-11-19 between 01:00 and 06:00 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.07:39 amUPDATE: An issue with Vertex Gemini API in multiple regions of Asia and America
Incident began at 2024-11-13 07:51 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: An issue with Vertex Gemini API in multiple regions of Asia and America Description: We are experiencing an intermittent issue with Vertex Gemini API beginning at Wednesday, 2024-11-13 03:21 US/Pacific. While our engineering team continues to investigate the issue, please reach out to Google Cloud Support if you need assistance. We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-11-15 04:00 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Users impacted by this issue may observe long context requests to Gemini 1.5 Pro 002 are served with either 100% errors or extremely long latency in some clusters in the impacted regions. Workaround: The impacted users may try using the Europe based regions to use the Vertex Gemini API configurations or operations. Affected products: Vertex Gemini API07:20 amUPDATE: **Summary:** We are investigating a potential issue with Google Workspace Support. Case creation may fail with an error. **Description:** Our engineering team has determined that further investigation is required to mitigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2024-11-14 23:30 US/Pacific with current details. **Diagnosis:** Customers impacted by this issue may observe errors during case creation. **Workaround:** Impacted customers may contact Google Workspace Support through the chat option in the admin console. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Summary:** We are investigating a potential issue with Google Workspace Support. Case creation may fail with an error. **Description:** Our engineering team has determined that further investigation is required to mitigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2024-11-14 23:30 US/Pacific with current details. **Diagnosis:** Customers impacted by this issue may observe errors during case creation. **Workaround:** Impacted customers may contact Google Workspace Support through the chat option in the admin console.
Incident began at 2024-11-15 06:10 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Summary: We are investigating a potential issue with Google Workspace Support. Case creation may fail with an error. Description: Our engineering team has determined that further investigation is required to mitigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2024-11-14 23:30 US/Pacific with current details. Diagnosis: Customers impacted by this issue may observe errors during case creation. Workaround: Impacted customers may contact Google Workspace Support through the chat option in the admin console. Affected products: Google Workspace Support06:45 amUPDATE: Issues opening cases
Incident began at 2024-11-14 22:09 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Issues opening cases Description: We are experiencing an issue with Google Cloud Support. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-11-15 01:00 US/Pacific with current details. Diagnosis: Customers will have issues opening cases. Workaround: Customers can use the CUF to create cases as a backup mechanism. Affected products: Google Cloud SupportAffected locations: GlobalFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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