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- 08:35 pmNew Mac app RPLY offers an AI fix for iMessages you forgot about
Apple’s Messages app has a lot of great features, including the recent iOS 18 additions and Genmoji. But one thing that’s sorely missing: good tools for tracking your unanswered messages. The new Mac app RPLY seeks to solve that problem with AI. more…08:22 pmCustomers Unable to Upload XLSX to Alphanumeric Sender ID Application
Feb 6, 12:04 PSTInvestigating - We've become aware of a potential issue with uploading xlsx. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.08:14 pmApprovals message preventing users from enabling or disabling Zaps on the My Zaps page
Feb 6, 12:14 PSTIdentified - We're investigating an issue where approval popups appear for Enterprise users when toggling Zaps on/off from the My Zaps page although the account has opted out of this feature. You can still toggle Zaps via the Zap Editor. Our team is working on a fix, and we'll post updates here.For further assistance, contact our Support team:https://zapier.com/app/get-help08:14 pmSome accounts being prompted for approval on Zaps page
Feb 6, 12:14 PSTMonitoring - We are monitoring an issue where some accounts are being prompted for approval while in the Zaps list page when trying to turn Zaps on/off. Workaround: You can still turn on/off your Zaps while in the Zap editor instead of on the Zaps list page.08:07 pmAnyone else implement their own “ad network” (literally just a self-hosted JSON file) to cross promote their apps? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAnyone else implement their own “ad network” (literally just a self-hosted JSON file) to cross promote their apps?
submitted by /u/TM87_1e17 [link] [comments]08:01 pmApple may soon unveil its first true home automation command center
Apple has endorsed the idea of a "home hub" within its ecosystem of products via devices like the HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmGoogle Drive doesn’t let you customize your brand’s cloud storage, but hits white-label platform does | MacworldGoogle Drive doesn’t let you customize your brand’s cloud storage, but hits white-label platform does
Macworld As much as we’d like to deny it, first impressions actually matter, and that applies to how your cloud storage looks for your clients. Any business owner knows branding and logos can make a major difference, so why are you still using Google Drive to share assets and files with your clients? Ditch Google Drive for Cloudbrand, a white-label cloud storage platform that lets you customize your cloud with company branding and logos for the ultimate client experience. Grab lifetime access while it’s available for $89.99 (reg. $588) for a little while longer. With this plan, you’ll get 250GB of white-label space and the ability to create up to 25 custom portals. Are you building a custom site for a client? Set up a specific client cloud portal for them, and customize it with your domain, email, logo, and colors so they’ll see them each time they open up the link to review your designs. Another bonus of Cloudbrand? Your clients don’t need to create an account to download their files. They can access it independently, and the platform lets you invite clients to join your specific branded cloud storage portal. Personalize your cloud with Cloudbrand’s white-label storage, now $89.99 for life while supplies last. Cloudbrand Team Cloud Storage: Custom Lifetime Subscription Only $89.99 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change.07:58 pmApple is working on a 'lifelike' robot lamp, and it's just as cute as you'd expect
Apple Machine Learning Research has released a short video and a twelve-page accompanying paper showcasing the importance of human-like movement in its prototyped robot.Image Credit: Apple Machine Learning ResearchThis isn't the first time we've heard Apple may be gearing up to release an Apple robot. In April 2024, rumors of Apple's secretive robotics work surfaced, with the company alleged to be designing two different robots.Now, it seems as though Apple's hardware engineering division and AI group have produced something worth showing off. And frankly, the design is a little too familiar. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:47 pmApple just built an adorable robot lamp, a sneak peek into robotics work
Leaks have indicated Apple has an internal robotics team working on building new home products. But now, via a recently published video, Apple has actually offered its own glimpse into what our robot future could look like. more…07:40 pmApple’s amazing desktop robot looks straight out of Pixar
Apple's amazing new lamp-like robot prototype, developed for both functionality and social interaction, looks a lot like Pixar's mascot. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:36 pmDelays in logs delivery via Logpush
Feb 6, 19:36 UTCInvestigating - Log delivery via Logpush is delayed for some customers, Cloudflare is investigating.07:25 pmConvert your iPhone into a classic camera with Leica Lux Grip
Attach the Leica Lux Grip to your iPhone to add a shutter release plus other buttons and a dial that can be customized. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:24 pmAdd toolbar item to the floating keyboard assistant bar in iPadOS? (not the usual keyboard toolbar) | Stack Overflow on iOS DevAdd toolbar item to the floating keyboard assistant bar in iPadOS? (not the usual keyboard toolbar)
This is a iPadOS hardware keyboard assistant bar related question. I want to do this (app is iA Writer, so it's definitely not a private API) However, when I try to use .toolbar { ToolbarItem(placement: .keyboard) { // Picker, Button, etc.. } } It shows up in an older-style, full-screen bar (which works for iOS, but really out of place for iPadOS). I searched all over the internet and could not find what I need to do to place toolbar items into the keyboard assistant bar. I might be searching for the wrong terms. Does anyone know how this is accomplished? iA Writer has done this, the lightning and search icon open up custom functions/menus, so there must be a public API for it. Appreciate your help!07:22 pmApple Invites app launches, AltStore drama, Apple AR hardware roadmap flounders
Benjamin and Chance review the newly-launched Apple Invites app and despite how well made the app is, debate whether anyone will actually use it. Also, AltStore makes headlines about hosting the first ‘Apple approved’ NSFW app, Apple reportedly cancels another AR hardware initiative and TikTok spreads fake news about the iOS 18.3 support for T-Mobile Starlink service. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance bemoan the lack of advancement in CarPlay in recent years, and suggest a few easy wins Apple could add to the platform. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Oracle: Learn how to cut your cloud bill in half at oracle.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit and give your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/9to5mac. more…07:07 pmBootable Mac Startup Drive Backups, and Another Ode to SuperDuper
I know how different storage is today — abundant, cheap, reliable — but I still have feelings about my data that are rooted in the distant past.07:06 pmMMS Delivery Delays to Telus in Canada
Feb 6, 11:06 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays when sending messages to Telus in Canada. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.07:03 pmApple expands Self Service Repair Store to include M4 Mac lineup
In a significant move for DIY tech enthusiasts and repair advocates, Apple has broadened its Self Service Repair program by adding… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:48 pmThis Passwords app upgrade can replace one of Apple’s most loved features
Apple’s Passwords app debuted in iOS 18 as a one-stop hub for all your password needs. But the app also, interestingly, has a feature that can replace one of Apple’s best existing Wi-Fi tools. more…06:44 pmB&H's fresh Mac Studio price drop discounts desktop to $1,749
B&H's February Mac Studio deal for $1,749 delivers the lowest price available across leading Apple resellers.Get a Mac Studio for just $1,749.Apple deals are plentiful at B&H this week, but we're tracking a fresh price drop on the current Mac Studio that's now on sale for $1,749, reflecting the lowest price available per our Mac Studio Price Guide.View $1,749 deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:35 pmGoogle app’s built-in browser adds Auto Dark Mode on iPhone
After testing last year, Google app on iOS has rolled out an Auto Dark Mode for its built-in web browser. more…06:31 pmCan an iPhone Web App Go Full Screen on an External Display?
I’ve noticed that certain iOS apps, like Netflix, can go fullscreen when sending video to an external display. I’m wondering if the same behavior is possible for web apps, or if it’s only achievable through native apps. submitted by /u/Quick_Diver5300 [link] [comments]06:27 pmHow using a VPN can help you see location restricted content
One of the best VPNs for Mac will not only protect your data, but it also helps you avoid location-based restrictions. Here's how you can watch more TV shows and sports events.Use a VPN for Mac to use the BBC iPlayer on an iPhoneThe average consumer is pretty well catered to, when it comes to content consumption. With a wide selection of streaming services, broadcasters, and social media outlets at their fingertips, there's a lot to consume.However, you can't always get what you want. Sometimes, the content you want to watch is offered through a streaming service you don't have any desire in using, or it's blocked off so it's only usable in certain countries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:16 pm9to5Mac Daily: February 6, 2025 – M5 rumors, Starlink clarity
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…06:14 pmThe AirPods Pro 2 is $80 Off
Get a huge discount and experience all the features the AirPods Pro 2 has to offer. Today, it’s down to just $169 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. Apple’s latest Pro earbuds have redefined the industry with its first all-in-one hearing health experience, namely Hearing Protection and Hearing Test. Both have been rated […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:13 pmWhatsApp unlocks voice and image sending to ChatGPT
The popular messaging app WhatsApp has added several features to its users. OpenAI recently mentioned that new ChatGPT functionality is available to WhatsApp users. Users can upload images and send voice messages to the AI assistant, although ChatGPT will not respond in kind and will stick to text-based messages. Users will need to add the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:12 pmChina looks into Antitrust Probe for App Store
Bloomberg recently reported that the Chinese government is looking at the App Store and possible antitrust concerns. The SAMR, or State Administration for Market Regulation is believed to be examining external payment service restrictions and in-app purchase commissions. Regulators are focusing on the App Store fees and how it might affect local developers, and the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:11 pmSonos to launch device similar to Apple TV
Sonos is believed to be preparing to debut a streaming box that’s similar to the Apple TV, according to The Verge. The high-end device might launch this year and will compete with the Apple TV. The pricing falls in range of $200 to $400 and is considerably more expensive than Apple’s streaming box. The hardware […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:05 pmApple Prototypes Tabletop Robot With Lifelike Movements Ahead of Rumored Launch by 2027
A team of robotics researchers at Apple have designed and prototyped a lamp-like robot with lifelike movements, according to a blog post and accompanying video published last month on the Apple Machine Learning Research website. The lamp, which reminds us of the cute Pixar mascot Luxo Jr., may hint at Apple's future plans. The video shows the robot interacting with a person in a lifelike manner. For example, the person asks the robot what the weather is like that day, and the robot looks out the window before responding with the forecast. The person says they will probably go for a hike that day, but the robot looks sad when it finds out it is not invited. In a different scenario, the robot responds to the person's hand gestures by moving to provide desired lighting for iPhone photography. In another, the robot pushes a mug on a desk towards the person to remind them to drink water. Later in the video, the robot observes the person building a 3D printer and projects a relevant tutorial video on the wall. And finally, the robot plays music and dances along to it as a social companion. The team of researchers includes Yuhan Hu, Peide Huang, Mouli Sivapurapu, and Jian Zhang. They found that these lifelike, expression-driven movements "significantly enhance user engagement" with the robot over traditional "function-driven" movements. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last year reported that Apple was developing a tabletop robot with an "iPad-like display" attached to a "robotic limb," so Apple's research in this area could hint at the future device's functionality. Barring any setbacks, he said Apple was aiming to announce the device as early as 2026 or 2027. The tabletop robot would be primarily controlled with Siri and Apple Intelligence, according to Gurman. He said the device could respond to commands such as "look at me," which would position the screen on the user's face during a FaceTime video call. The device would also understand different voices, he said. The tabletop robot could become a higher-end version of Apple's rumored smart home hub, which is expected to launch this year. Apple is aiming for a price of around $1,000, according to Gurman, but the plans could change.Tag: Apple RobotThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:02 pmResearchers find photo-scanning malware on Apple’s App Store for the first time
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered malware apps on Google's Play Store and, for the first time, on Apple's App Store that harbor malicious… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmUPDATE: **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Gemini beginning at Wednesday, 2025-02-05 14:11 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2025-02-06 11:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms:** Some Gemini customers are experiencing issues with “Add File” or “Link File” functionality within Gems **Workaround:** None at this time. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Gemini beginning at Wednesday, 2025-02-05 14:11 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2025-02-06 11:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms:** Some Gemini customers are experiencing issues with “Add File” or “Link File” functionality within Gems **Workaround:** None at this time.
Incident began at 2025-02-06 16:52 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Description: We are experiencing an issue with Gemini beginning at Wednesday, 2025-02-05 14:11 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2025-02-06 11:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Symptoms: Some Gemini customers are experiencing issues with "Add File" or "Link File" functionality within Gems Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Gemini05:52 pmPortable power stations: Grab juice to go at up to 57% off
If you ever need power for blackouts, camping, outdoor parties or anything else, check out these amazing portable power station deals. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:31 pmPrincipal iOS developer at Autodesk
I got a technical interview at Autodesk next week I have no idea what kind of interview to except. Anybody know anything about their interview process? submitted by /u/Just_Philosopher7193 [link] [comments]05:30 pmiPad case lets you take your secrets to the grave
Protect your secrets with the In Case of Death Case for iPad Pro. It automatically bricks your tablet if/when you die. Really. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:29 pmUnable to enroll to apple developer program from any device
I am trying to enroll to apple developer program as per apple I am not able to enroll using website and I am required to use Apple Developer app. I have tried doing so using iOS device , MacBook Pro but in both cases it shows me an error that member ship already exists with […]05:15 pmToday in Apple history: Steve Wozniak leaves Apple
On February 9, 1985, co-founder Steve Wozniak left Apple as a full-time employee to pursue outside interests. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:11 pmAny game marketing newsletters that you guys follow?
Hey everyone, like the title suggests, are there any good iOS game marketing newsletters out there that you follow? If not, is this something you feel would be helpful to you? I'm thinking about launching my own but not sure if it'll add any real value to the gamedevs. Any thoughts are welcome. submitted […]05:02 pmApple TV+ hit ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 to focus on formation of AFC Richmond women’s club | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ hit ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 to focus on formation of AFC Richmond women’s club
The hit Apple TV+ show, "Ted Lasso," is set to return, this time shifting its focus to the establishment of AFC Richmond's women's club… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:57 pmSurprise! Delayed Ted Lasso season 4 shifts focus to women’s soccer team.
Expect a big "Ted Lasso" season 4 shift -- after a production delay to mid-2025, the plot will focus on the women's soccer team. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:51 pmiOS 18.3.1 coming soon for iPhone users
Apple just shipped iOS 18.3 last week, but it seems that another software release is on its way soon. Internal 9to5Mac visitor logs show that Apple is currently testing an iOS 18.3.1 update. Here’s what that means. more…04:46 pmDeals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $269 off, iPhone 15 Pro, Milanese Loop, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $269 off, iPhone 15 Pro, Milanese Loop, more
While you certainly don’t want to miss out on the new all-time low now live on AirPods 4, never mind the best prices of the year on AirPods Pro 2, we have a fresh batch of discounts to save you ton today. First up, Apple’s 24GB 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro is now $260 off at Amazon to deliver the best price of the year. And next we have another sweet deal on the most affordable unlocked iPhone 15 Pro – Amazon Premium Renewed units with a 1-year warranty are now $305 off the original price – alongside Geek Squad refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models at $269 off. Those offers join discounts on Apple gift cards and the Natural Milanese Loop alongside everything else in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…04:46 pmFormer iPhone 7 Owners Begin Receiving Up to $349 Following Lawsuit
In 2023, Apple agreed to pay $35 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit alleging that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were prone to audio issues due to a defective chip in the devices, and those who submitted a claim have started to be paid this month. As reported by 9to5Mac, many claimants are receiving approximately $200, but some have received up to a $349 payment. The deadline to submit a claim passed last year, so if you are only finding out about this lawsuit now, it is too late to receive a payout. The lawsuit's class included any U.S. resident who owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between September 16, 2016 and January 3, 2023, so long as they reported audio issues covered by the settlement to Apple, and/or paid Apple out of pocket to have their iPhone repaired or replaced as a result of the covered audio issues. $349 was the maximum payout for those who paid Apple to have the relevant issues repaired. Apple was sued over the issue in multiple U.S. states in 2019, with the complaints alleging that the company violated consumer protection laws and breached warranties. Despite agreeing to a settlement, Apple denied any wrongdoing. "Loop Disease" In an internal document, obtained by MacRumors in May 2018, Apple acknowledged a microphone issue affecting some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models:Some customers might report that after they've updated to iOS 11.3, the microphone on their iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus doesn't work and the speaker button is grayed out when they make or receive a call. Symptoms: - The speaker button is grayed out during calls - Other people are unable to hear the customer on cellular or FaceTime calls - If a customer plays back a video or voice memo that they've made after installing iOS 11.3, there is no soundThe defect is informally known as "Loop Disease" online. As far as an underlying cause, the class action lawsuit alleged that "the materials used in the iPhone's external casing are insufficient and inadequate to protect the internal parts," eventually resulting in the audio chip losing electrical contact with the logic board due to "flexion" of the device's external casing during regular use. It's unclear how many iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units were affected in total. Apple initially said its service providers could request a "warranty exception" for affected iPhones, which resulted in free repairs for at least some customers, but that abruptly ended in July 2018 after Apple deleted the document. Afterwards, some customers had to pay an out-of-warranty fee of around $300 in the U.S. for a fix.Tag: Apple LawsuitsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:38 pmApple Vision Pro game controller doesn't look like it will break new ground
A new patent filing shows that Apple has been working on a fairly standard external game controller device for Apple Vision Pro, backing up recent rumors of it hoping to partner with Sony.Tell us that's not a game controller — image credit: AppleIn December 2024, it was rumored that Apple had approached Sony in a move to get a handheld game controller for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Now it appears that Apple has at least attempted to create such a controller itself, even if it seems to be much the same as existing ones.An Apple patent application called "Handheld Input Devices," has now been made public, after being filed in August 2023. It describes in detail a system that can realistically only be a game controller. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:28 pmApple getting serious about MacBook Pro with integrated graphics tablet and iPhone charger | AppleInsiderApple getting serious about MacBook Pro with integrated graphics tablet and iPhone charger
One patent doesn't prove Apple is making a device, but a whole series of them repeatedly applied for does suggest that we really could see a MacBook Pro you can wirelessly charge your iPhone on, while you sketch with your finger.Apple does apply for countless patents every year, and a very great number get granted. Often it just means that Apple is exploring an idea and does not mean that there will ever be a product.That's still the case with the "Device having integrated interface system," which was granted in June 2022 but Apple has now applied again for a patent. There's no immediately obvious difference since the granted version, but companies can re-apply for many reasons, including correcting errors, however small they may be.Then in this case, it isn't just that Apple has once more reapplied for a patent it already has, it's that this particular one has history. It's got form. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:28 pmVirgin Atlantic now supports AirTag’s new feature for finding lost luggage
Lost luggage can be a nightmare, but AirTags make the process of finding that luggage much simpler. And thanks to the new Find My feature introduced in iOS 18.2, you can now share your luggage’s location with airlines. Today, Virgin Atlantic has announced it now supports the new AirTag feature. Here’s how that works. more…04:15 pmApple is facing two major threats to its business, but nobody seems worried
Apple is starting to feel some impact from the new U.S. administration’s shifting priorities in the global landscape, especially around economic issues like tariffs. Here are the two major threats Apple is facing, and why investors don’t actually seem to be worried. more…04:12 pmLeica Lux Grip is a $330 MagSafe iPhone camera grip
Leica has just announced the Leica Lux Grip, a MagSafe-compatible phone grip designed to work with its app — and it has the pricing you'd expect from Leica.Image Credit: LeicaWhen it comes to digital cameras, Leica is known for being a premium, if not outright luxury, brand. That's why it shouldn't be terribly surprising that the company has released a luxury Mag-Safe phone grip that costs more than the average person spends on a point-and-shoot camera.The Lux Grip is designed primarily for the iPhone photographers and photography enthusiasts with money to burn. It adds a mechanical two-stage shutter button, a precise setting dial, and two individually assignable FN buttons. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:01 pmApple adds Vision Pro to Veterans and Military Purchase Program with standard 10% discount | Mac Daily NewsApple adds Vision Pro to Veterans and Military Purchase Program with standard 10% discount
Apple has extended its Veterans and Military Purchase Program to include the Apple Vision Pro at a discounted price. After being sold only… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:54 pmAnker Valentine's Day Sale Offering Big Discounts on Charging Accessories
Anker this week debuted a new Valentine's Day sale, offering the chance for you to buy one Anker accessory and get another for 50 percent off. In addition to the BOGO offer, there are a few regularly discounted Anker devices in this sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In regards to the BOGO offer, you'll need to purchase one regularly priced item, and then when you add a second to your cart the lower-priced item will get a 50 percent markdown. You can activate this offer with multiple items in your cart, and as long as there are pairs of two accessories the lower-priced items will be eligible for a 50 percent discount. SITEWIDE DEALSAnker Valentine's Day Sale This sale also features some matching Amazon discounts, including a low price on the popular 60,000 mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Lighting. You can get this accessory for just $89.99 with an on-page coupon this week, down from $139.99. $50 OFFAnker Power Station with Display and Lantern for $89.99Prime Chargers Prime Charging Station (8-in-1) - $129.99, down from $149.99 Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports, GaNPrime) - $109.99, down from $169.99 27,650 mAh Prime Power Bank - $159.99, down from $179.99 Wireless Chargers MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand - $35.99, down from $49.99 MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Dock Stand - $37.49, down from $49.99 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - $103.99, down from $129.99 Power Banks MagGo Magnetic Battery - $29.99, down from $39.99 10,000 mAh MagGo Power Bank with Stand - $69.99, down from $89.99 10,000 mAh MagGo Power Bank Slim - $69.99, down from $74.99 60,000 mAh Power Station With Display and Lantern - $89.99 with on-page coupon, down from $138.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:52 pmPRG (Prague) on 2025-02-12
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 12, 01:00 - 07:00 UTCFeb 6, 15:46 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in PRG (Prague) datacenter on 2025-02-12 between 01:00 and 07:00 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.03:51 pmCloud Manager and API performance degradation
Feb 6, 15:50 UTCMonitoring - Our team is aware of an issue that affected the Cloud Manager and API service between 07:19 UTC and 10:45 UTC on February 6, 2025. During this time, users may have experienced connection timeouts and errors with this service. Our team identified the issue affecting the Cloud Manager and API service. At this time, we have been able to correct the issues affecting the Cloud Manager and API service. We will be monitoring this to ensure that it remains stable. If you continue to experience problems, please open a Support ticket for assistance.03:44 pmSMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Yemen Mob. CDMA in Yemen
Feb 6, 07:42 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Feb 6, 07:42 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Feb 6, 07:37 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.03:31 pmiOS 18.3.1 Update Coming Soon for iPhones
Apple is internally testing iOS 18.3.1 for iPhones, according to our website's analytics logs, which have been a consistently reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. The software update should be released within the next few weeks. iOS 18.3.1 should be a minor update that addresses software bugs and/or security vulnerabilities. Apple Intelligence notification summaries for news and entertainment apps are temporarily disabled on iOS 18.3 due to issues with inaccurate summaries, but it is unclear if they will be turned back on in iOS 18.3.1, or in a later update. We are still waiting for Apple to seed the first iOS 18.4 beta this month. That update is expected to introduce several Apple Intelligence enhancements for Siri, new emoji, the ability for EU users to set default map and translation apps, and more. Apple's website suggests that iOS 18.4 will be released in April, following beta testing.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:13 pmEasiest way to create a widget app
I want to create a basic app where you can add widgets to your home screen. I don’t have any experience in mobile app development nor do I know any swift. What’s the easiest and fastest way to create this app? Do I have to go with Swift? What’s the tech stack I should go […]03:11 pmThe Leica LUX grip for iPhone is a cute accessory with truly Leica-like pricing
Leica is known for making absolutely beautiful, minimalist cameras and jaw-droppingly great lenses with pricing in the “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” range. There’s no doubt that the newly-launched Leica LUX grip for iPhone ticks the beautiful box – but also the Leica pricing one … more…03:02 pmApple TV+ announces new K-pop song battle series ‘KPOPPED’
Today, Apple TV+ announced “KPOPPED,” an all-new eight-episode song battle series from executive producer Lionel Richie, starring PSY… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmTax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.From time to time, we may need to adjust prices or your proceeds due to changes in tax regulations or foreign exchange rates. These adjustments are made using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help make sure prices for apps and In-App Purchases stay consistent across all storefronts.Tax and pricing updates for FebruaryAs of February 6:Your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and In‑App Purchases have been modified in: Azerbaijan: value-added tax (VAT) introduction of 18% Peru: VAT introduction of 18% Slovakia: Standard VAT rate increase from 20% to 23% Slovakia: Reduced VAT rate introduction of 5% for ebooks Estonia: Reduced VAT rate increase from 5% to 9% for news publications, magazines, and other periodicals Finland: Reduced VAT rate increase from 10% to 14% for ebooks Exhibit B of the Paid Applications Agreement has been updated to indicate that Apple collects and remits applicable taxes in Azerbaijan and Peru.¹As of February 24:Pricing for apps and In-App Purchases² will be updated for the Azerbaijan and Peru storefronts if you haven’t selected one of these as the base for your app or In‑App Purchase.² These updates also consider VAT introductions listed in the tax updates section above.If you’ve selected the Azerbaijan or Peru storefront as the base for your app or In-App Purchase, prices won’t change. On other storefronts, prices will be updated to maintain equalization with your chosen base price.Prices won’t change in any region if your In‑App Purchase is an auto‑renewable subscription. Prices also won’t change on the storefronts where you manually manage prices instead of using the automated equalized prices.The Pricing and Availability section of Apps has been updated in App Store Connect to display these upcoming price changes. As always, you can change the prices of your apps, In‑App Purchases, and auto‑renewable subscriptions at any time.Learn more about managing your pricesView or edit upcoming price changesEdit your app’s base country or regionPricing and availability start times by country or regionSet a price for an In-App PurchaseBeginning April 1:As a result of last year’s change in Japan’s tax regulations, Apple (through iTunes K.K. in Japan) is now designated as a Specified Platform Operator by the Japan tax authority. All paid apps and In-App Purchases, (including game items, such as coins) sold by non-Japan-based developers on the App Store in Japan will be subject to the platform tax regime. Apple will collect and remit a 10% Japanese consumption tax (JCT) to the National Tax Agency JAPAN on such transactions at the time of purchase. Your proceeds will be adjusted accordingly.Please note any prepaid payment instruments (such as coins) sold prior to April 1, 2025, will not be subject to platform taxation, and the relevant JCT compliance should continue to be managed by the developer.For specific information on how the JCT affects in-game items, see Question 7 in the Tax Agency of Japan’s Q&A about Platform Taxation of Consumption Tax.Learn more about your proceedsView payments and proceedsDownload financial reports¹ Translations of the updated agreement are available on the Apple Developer website today. ² Excludes auto-renewable subscriptions.02:53 pmUnited States Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – AT&T
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 6, 08:00 PST - Feb 7, 10:00 PSTFeb 6, 06:41 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner AT&T United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 06 February 2025 at 08:00 PST until 07 February 2025 at 10:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for AT&T United States customers.Impacted Products: Lookup SIM Swap, Verify Silent Network AuthWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.02:45 pmNew iPhone Feature for Tracking Lost Baggage Expands to More Airlines
A newer iPhone feature that makes it easier to share the location of AirTag-equipped baggage at airports has been adopted by more airlines. iOS 18.2 added a new feature to the Find My app that allows you to temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item with others, including employees at participating airlines. This way, if you have put AirTags inside your bags, the airline can better help you find them in the event they are lost or delayed at the airport. Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings this week rolled out support for the feature. Other airlines that already offered the feature include Delta, United, Air Canada, and Air New Zealand. iPhone, iPad, and Mac users running iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 or later can generate a "Share Item Location" link in the Find My app. Anyone they share the link with can then view a web page with a location of the item on a map. The page will automatically update with the item's latest known location. Apple said it worked directly with airlines to put systems in place to "privately and securely" accept the "Share Item Location" links. Access to each link is "limited to a small number of people," and airport employees are required to "authenticate" to view the link by signing into their Apple Account or partner email address. The item's location stops being shared "as soon as a user is reunited with their item," or automatically expires after seven days. iOS 18.2 was released in December, and Apple said that additional airlines will implement this feature over the coming months.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tags: AirTag, Find MyRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:36 pmLeica Announces $329 'LUX Grip' Camera Accessory for iPhone
Leica today introduced the Leica LUX Grip, a MagSafe-compatible iPhone camera grip designed to provide photographers with a more tactile and precise shooting experience, incorporating physical controls and modes inspired by classic Leica cameras. Leica is best known for its high-end cameras and optics. The LUX Grip is its first dedicated photography product for the iPhone. It attaches to compatible iPhones via MagSafe in both portrait and landscape, and integrates with the Leica LUX app via Bluetooth. Unlike the native iPhone camera app, Leica LUX offers advanced manual controls, lens simulations, and color science based on Leica's photographic heritage. The LUX Grip aims to recreate the tactile experience of a traditional Leica camera. It features a mechanical two-stage shutter button, a control dial, and two customizable function buttons. The two-stage shutter allows photographers to half-press for focusing before fully pressing to capture an image. The dial can be assigned to adjust key settings such as zoom, shutter speed, aperture, or exposure compensation, while the customizable buttons can be configured for frequently used functions within the Leica LUX app. A built-in battery provides up to 1,000 shots and recharges via USB-C in approximately two hours. The grip is made of aluminum and weighs 130 grams (4.6 ounces), with Leica emphasizing its durability and usability for both left- and right-handed photographers. A tripod thread is integrated into the base. The latest version of the LUX app introduces additional Leica lens simulations and a new black-and-white film preset. According to Leica, this update is part of the company's ongoing efforts to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Leica I, the first mass-produced 35mm camera. Among the new features is a 50mm lens simulation, as well as a monochrome preset designed to replicate the look of early 20th-century photography. Leica LUX users can also now apply film grain effects to their images for a more analog aesthetic. In 2023, Leica acquired Fjorden, a Norwegian company known for its iPhone camera grip. Fjorden's grip featured similar physical controls and concepts that have now been incorporated into the LUX ecosystem. The LUX Grip is available now for $329, with an optional leather case with an AirTag holder available for $50. The Leica LUX app is free, but full access requires a subscription priced at $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually. Users who purchase the LUX Grip receive a complimentary Pro subscription for one year.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:30 pmMagSafe-compatible car mount safely charges your iPhone
The MagLock MagSafe car charger keeps your iPhone visible, secure and wirelessly charged with Qi2 fast charging. You can save 28%. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:26 pmApple's Base 128GB iPhone Storage Tier Needs to Go
Remember when 16GB felt like an ocean of storage on the original iPhone? Those were simpler times. Apple initially offered the OG device in storage capacities of 4GB and 8GB, but just months after launching, Apple nixed the 4GB model, eventually replacing it with a 16GB option. Fast forward to 2025, and Apple offers 128GB as the base storage tier for most iPhone 16 models. That might sound like a lot by comparison, but it's becoming genuinely problematic for users caught in an increasingly aggressive AI storage squeeze. Indeed, with the recent release of iOS 18.3, this AI storage creep was brought into sharp focus. Apple Intelligence, the company's enabled-by-default suite of AI features, now requires a whopping 7GB of storage space – and that's just the beginning. With iOS 18.4 on the horizon promising enhanced Siri capabilities – and iOS 19 likely to deliver more on-device AI models – these storage requirements are only going to grow. For perspective, iOS 18.3 takes nearly 6% of a 128GB iPhone's total storage capacity and dedicates it to AI features that the user may not even use. And that's before they've even taken their first photo or downloaded their first app. Speaking of photos, a standard iPhone 16 can capture 48MP images and shoot 4K Dolby Vision video at 60fps, which can quickly devour storage, as many users will attest. If it's an iPhone 16 Pro Max, the advanced camera capabilities are even more demanding of solid-state space. In fairness, Apple has acknowledged the need for more storage in its top-tier iPhone 16 Pro Max, which starts at 256GB. Apple first nixed the 128GB storage tier for its largest device when the iPhone 15 Pro Max was released in 2023. This suggests the company understands that storage demands are increasing, making its decision to stick this long with 128GB for other models all the more perplexing. Or perhaps not, given that it still gleefully sells the iPhone SE in a 64GB configuration! Meanwhile, Apple's continued offering of just 5GB of free iCloud storage simply adds insult to injury. Believe it or not, that figure hasn't changed since iCloud's introduction in 2011. Most would agree it's a measly amount that forces many users to either pay for additional cloud storage or constantly manage their local storage. The technology industry has evolved significantly since 128GB became a standard storage tier. Component prices have decreased, while storage demands have skyrocketed, and AI features are only going to get more prevalent. Just as Apple made 16GB the new baseline for MacBook memory late last year (a move also likely made due to Apple Intelligence's RAM requirements), it's time for the company to make a similar leap with iPhone storage. Such a move would be far from unprecedented – remember the 4GB iPhone? 20+ Ways to Free Up iPhone Storage In the year 2025, 128GB is the new 4GB. Users deserve better than paying $100-500 extra just to avoid the storage anxiety that comes with downloading a bigger (but not necessarily better) software update. These days, 128GB isn't just tight — it's becoming untenable. So please Apple, make 256GB the new minimum, starting with the iPhone 17 lineup. Better yet, bring it to the upcoming iPhone SE 4. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:22 pmInbound SMS Delivery Failures to Twilio Sweden Phone Numbers
Feb 6, 06:22 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures when sending messages to Twilio numbers from Sweden Phone Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.02:00 pmHow to remove ads and other distractions on iPhone in Safari
Safari has a new feature in iOS 18 that lets you remove ads from your iPhone, along with other elements on the page that irritate you. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:00 pmReview: BenQ 32-inch Ergo Arm Programming Monitor with MoonHalo has benefits for everyone | 9 to 5 MacReview: BenQ 32-inch Ergo Arm Programming Monitor with MoonHalo has benefits for everyone
If 27-inch 5K displays aren’t your thing, BenQ’s 32-inch 4K monitor is a fun option I’ve been testing and loving. The BenQ 32-inch Ergo Arm Programming Monitor with MoonHalo is designed to maximize comfort during long coding (or writing) sessions. more…01:58 pmGoogle kills diversity hiring targets
Google has decided to discontinue its goal of increasing hires from historically underrepresented groups and is reevaluating DEI… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:49 pmThis unlocked 512GB iPhone 15 is more than $300 off right now
Macworld Finding an unlocked iPhone for cheap is rarer than a can of dandelion and burdock, but if you’re looking for one, today’s your lucky day: Amazon’s Woot is selling an unlocked iPhone 15 in black with 512GB of storage for $670 (512GB), a savings of $329 off Apple’s already reduced price and the best price we’ve ever seen. The iPhone 15 isn’t able to run Apple Intelligence, but it’s ready for everything else iOS 18 has to offer, with an A16 processor, 6.1-inch OLED display, and Apple’s innovative Dynamic Island. You’ll also get an excellent camera system with a 48MP main lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. It doesn’t have a telephoto camera like the Pro models, but Apple’s computational advancements allow it to have 2x zoom enabled by quad-pixel sensor. And of course, you’ll get years of updates. We gave the iPhone 15 4 stars in our 2024 review, calling it “another example of Apple’s straightforward excellence.” And our opinion hasn’t changed a year later. Since this iPhone isn’t brand new, it’s not eligible for AppleCare, but it’s not refurbished either. Woot promises that the phone is in “Pristine” condition and has “never been in customer hands.” It will have “a test sticker showing 100% battery life and inside a sleek custom black box, not the original retail packaging.” It comes with a one-year warranty from Apple but again, it’s not eligible for AppleCare. So if you want a great iPhone at a great price without needing to jump through carrier hoops, go grab this deal before it’s gone forever. Buy it now01:25 pmConsumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite
Consumer electronics from China are getting more expensive for both consumers and businesses, as Trump’s 10% import tariffs take effect. Additionally, removal of a small-value exemption on existing tariffs means some products are now subject to import taxes as high as 45%. Courier companies are also applying their own collection fees on top of the tariffs, further increasing costs – and some companies are pausing imports while they figure out what to do … more…01:21 pmApple Silicon & Intel Macs can play classic games with the help of Mac Source Ports
If you're looking to play classic games on a modern Apple Silicon Mac, then Mac Source Ports can likely make it happen. Here's what the website offers and why it's worth checking out.Mac Source Ports makes it possible to play a variety of old games on your Mac. Image Credit: Mac Source Ports.Mac Source Ports is a website launched in 2022 to make older games playable on 64-bit Intel Macs, and machines equipped with M1 or newer Apple Silicon chips. The site does this by offering so-called "source ports" of games and distributing them as signed and notarized macOS application bundles.In doing so, Mac Source Ports makes it possible to run a wide variety of older PC games on modern-day Apple laptops and desktop computers. The list of available game ports includes some truly archaic titles, such as those belonging to the iconic Doom and Quake franchises of the 1990s, as well as the original Tomb Raider and Half-Life, among others. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:17 pmAny good car listings API?
Hey everyone – IDK if this is the right sub for this but I could not find a better one. Anyone know a good car listings API to pull data on active listings? I have found auto.dev (https://www.auto.dev/) and MarketCheck (https://www.marketcheck.com/apis/) but honestly both seem off to me. Autodev did not reply to my email […]12:56 pmReddit banned 90+ subreddits ‘accidentally’ but some are worried
Reddit banned more than 90 subreddits yesterday, later restoring them and blaming it on a bug, but some moderators are worried about what the move might signal for the future. The banned subreddits were all ones allowing NSFW content, but while that is commonly thought of as adult entertainment, it also includes communities as diverse as r/cubancigars and r/transgender_surgeries … more…12:37 pmHow to type euro symbol, pound sign, €, Æ, #, @, © & @ on a Mac
Macworld Whether you have just switched from a PC to a Mac and have discovered that the ” and @ keys aren’t where you were expecting, you can’t find the euro sign, pound sign, or hash key on your Mac keyboard, or you need to type some unusual characters or accents and don’t know how, are here to help. The first problem is that the location of the special characters may depend on where you are based in the world: keyboard layout differs by country, with certain characters getting more prominence on the keyboards of the people who use them more. You’ll find QWERTY keyboards for English speakers, while French speakers get a AZERTY keyboard, and Germans get QWERTZ, for example. Keyboards have completely different key layouts depending on the country, so we’ve included the location of these special keys for a variety of keyboards. Even U.S. and U.K. keyboards have a number of surprising differences in terms of key placement. Australians tend to use the American keyboard layout. Another source of confusion is the fact that some Mac keyboards label the Alt key Option while others call the Option key Alt (depending on your viewpoint). On a Mac keyboard the key has a symbol that looks like this: ⌥ This means that some guides you will read will talk about an Option or Alt key you can’t see on your Mac. The key is one and the same. See: Where is the Option key. And if you are using a PC keyboard with your Mac the Alt key will do the job of the Option key, while the Windows key will do the job of Command, and you will no doubt be very confused. How to type °$€@®©# £€¢™ and Æ That’s not a concealed swear word! Those are all symbols that you may find yourself needing to type again and again, and yet they are hidden from view on your Mac keyboard. Don’t worry though, we’ll let you know what you need to do to type them. Before we begin, this is a handy overview of the hidden characters that you can type using Alt. The first example is the U.S. keyboard, the second is a U.K. keyboard. If you want to see an overview of a different keyboard on your screen we’ll include the steps to see it below. The ‘hidden’ keys on a U.S. Apple keyboard.Foundry The ‘hidden’ keys on a U.K. Apple keyboardFoundry How to type Euro symbol on a Mac keyboard – € On a U.S. keyboard to type euro you need to press: Alt/Option-Shift-2 = € On a U.K. keyboard to type euro you should press: Alt/Option-2 = € European keyboards give more prominence to the Euro sign, but the location of the euro key, and the combination of keys required, depends on the country. On French Apple Magic Keyboards you’ll find the Euro sign (and dollar sign) next to the return key. On German, Italian, Swiss and Spanish keyboards the euro sign is typed by pressing option/alt and the E key. Portuguese keyboards have the Euro sign on the number 3: press option/Alt and that key. For Norwegians and the Danish the euro is typed by pressing option/Alt and the number 4. And Dutch keyboards have the euro on the number 2. How to type the pound sign on a Mac keyboard Not only is typing a pound sign tricky because the location of the key will differ depending on the keyboard, but also the word itself has a different meaning depending on where you are. For U.K. residents the word pound represents the currency: £. However, some countries call the hashtag or hash key a pound. If you are in the U.K. the hashtag sign shares the 3 key with the pound sign (£) but on other country’s keyboards the U.K. £ sign is found elsewhere (we’ll get to that next). How to type a # (hash) On a U.S. keyboard to type # you need only press Shift-3 = # On a U.K. keyboard to type # you should press Alt/Option-3 = # The hash sign on French keyboards is found to the left of the number 1. German keyboards have the hash key beside the return key. Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish and Portuguese keyboards have the hash key on number 3. Italian keyboards have the hash key (cancelletto) just above the lower right shift key. How to type a £ (pound sign) We’ll mention the UK Pound sign here for everyone who is using a non-U.K. keyboard as its location on a U.K. keyboard is no mystery (ok – if you are still looking it’s on the 3 key). On a U.S. keyboard you need to type £ you need to press Alt/Option-3 = £ The £ key may not even be illustrated on the U.S. keyboard! On French and Swiss keyboards, the £ is found above the right-hand shift key, beside the enter/return key. Italian keyboards have the £ on the number 3, like U.K. keyboards. How to type ‘at’ – @ This @ key is a point of confusion for PC users coming to Mac keyboards because the ” key and @ key switch places. On a U.S. or U.K. keyboard you’ll find the @ key on the 2 key. You need to press Shift-2 = @. Spanish and Swedish keyboards also have the @ on the 2. On Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Swiss keyboards the @ key is next to the return key, above the right-hand shift key. French keyboards have the @ sign to the left of 1. German keyboards have the @ key on L. Italian keyboards also have the @ next to the L. Where is the ” key? On a U.S. or U.K. keyboard you’ll find the “ key will be down on the right where the ‘ key is located. On German, Danish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swiss, Swedish and Italian keyboards the ” key is on the 2. French keyboards have the ” on 3. © ® and ™ The various copyright and trademark signs can be commonly used in certain lines of work. Luckily there is an easy way to type them on a Mac keyboard. You might think that logically the Copyright sign would be hidden on the C key, but you’d be wrong. The C key is the home of various accented Cs. If you want to type a © you need to press Alt/Option and G. Alt/Option-G = © If you want to type the Registered Trademark symbol less Option/Alt and R: Alt/Option-R = ® As for the ™ how you type depends on the keyboard: On a U.S. keyboard to type ™ you need to press: Alt/Option-2 = ™ On a U.K. keyboard to type ™ you should press: Shift-Alt/Option-2 = ™ Want to type the Pi (π) symbol? We have a tutorial that explains how to do that here: How to type the Pi (π) symbol on a Mac or iPhone. Æ This one was popularised by Elon Musk and Grimes when they named their child Æ A-12 Musk. If you want to type Æ just press and hold the A key. You’ll see a range of options appear in a box – just select the one you want or press 5. Degrees If it’s getting hot where you are you might want to tell someone. In which case a degree sign could be handy. Here’s how to type a ° Shift-Alt/Option–8 = ° You might wonder what circumstances would cause you to need to type an Apple logo, but with Apple naming a few products with the Apple symbol if might be that you need to type TV or Watch. If you do, the key combination is as follows: Shift-Alt/Option-K Read: How to type on an iPhone. A check mark or tick This is a handy one – the V almost looks like a tick or check mark, add an Option/Alt and that’s what you get. Option/Alt-V = √ Other keys There are a few keys that are hidden in plain sight. We’ll mention them here just in case you are struggling to find them: ~ (aka the Tilde sign) – It’s on the left by the Shift key/ – on the right by the Shift key – on the right above the Shift key| – press shift and (beside enter/return) Typing accents on a Mac keyboard If you are trying to type accents on an English keyboard if can be a bit daunting – if you are using a keyboard that’s designed for that language it will be considerably easier to type accents, for obvious reasons. To type an accented letter all you need to do is press and hold the relevant key. When you do so a menu will appear with the various accented characters to choose from. For example, if you press and hold the E key then you will eventually see this menu pop up. You can choose the version with your pointer, or by pressing the corresponding number. You’ll find accents associated with the following keys: e, y, u, i, o, a, s, l, z, c, n. Typing emoji on a Mac You might think that emoji are restricted to iPhones and iPads, but they aren’t. It’s possible to access emoji on your Mac. When you are using a word processor or similar program you can press Control-Command-Space to bring up the Emoji pallet. Read our guide to using Emoji on the Mac here. Typing other characters on a Mac You may recall the Character Viewer – a tool which you could expand to find various characters to be added to text documents. It predated Emoji and since Emoji arrived it seems to have been hidden away, but it’s still there. As above, press Control-Command-Space to bring up the Emoji pallet then click on the icon in the top right of the Emoji box to bring up the Character Viewer. Here you’ll find more than Emoji: there are also Arrows, other currency symbols, Maths Symbols, and more. This is where you will find currency symbols such as ¥ ¢ ₽ ₩ ₱ ₹ ﷼ Maths symbols such as xxx ∄ ℇ ℏ ≥ ≯ ∑ √ ∱≉ There are also some pictographs that predate emoji including all of these How to see the Keyboard overview on your screen #id67a4b39acbd85 .jw-wrapper::before { content: "" !important; } To see the keyboard overview for any language follow these steps: If you have a symbol indicating US/UK or another language in the menu at the top of your screen (next to the spotlight icon) click on that. You will see options to Show Emoji & Symbols and Show Keyboard Viewer. Click on Show Keyboard Viewer. You can click on the Option key (the ⌥ key next to the Command key) on that overlaid keyboard to see what characters will appear when you press that in conjunction with another key. If you press the shift and option keys you will other options available to you. If you don’t see the symbol in your menu go to System Setting > Keyboards and make sure Show Input menu in menu bar is selected. A bonus is the fact that when you type with this keyboard viewer on view you will see various suggested autocomplete words that you might want to use. If you find yourself using different characters often you might like to try an app like PopChar X from Ergonis. The app makes it really easy to access the various characters that are available in the different fonts on your Mac. You can purchase it here for $29.99/£30.85. Wondering how to copy and paste on a Mac? You may also find our iPhone keyboard typing tips useful.12:14 pmConversational Alexa being unveiled on Feb 26, as Siri waits until 2026
A new conversational Alexa is expected to be revealed at an Amazon media event on February 26, with press invitations sent out yesterday. A report citing Amazon insiders says that the all-new Alexa will be powered by generative AI, dramatically boosting its capabilities and putting even more pressure on Apple to launch a smarter Siri … more…11:55 amGet Rid of Contact Photos in iPhone's Mail App
When Apple released iOS 18.2, it introduced a major change to the Mail app with its new Categories and priority messages features. Categories automatically sorts your emails into four distinct sections: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. The change also adds contact photos and business logos for conversations in your inbox, but if you don't like how they look, it's easy enough to make them go away. Contact photos have been added to the Mail app in an effort to make it easier to identify the senders of all the emails you receive. However, if Apple can't recognize a business, or a contact doesn't have an associated photo, it can end up making your inbox look a bit of a mess. Fortunately, you can easily turn off the little pictures completely by following these steps: Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Swipe to the bottom of the menu and tap Apps. Search for or scroll to Mail in the list of apps. Under "Message List," toggle off the switch next to Show Contact Photos. That's all you need to do. To reinstate the contact pictures, simply turn on the same option in Settings. If your unhappiness with the new-look Mail app extends to Apple's categorization feature, you can disable this element too. Follow the link to learn how it's done.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 amThere’s a magical iPhone feature hiding in your new Mac that you need to try
Macworld While everyone rushes to download the latest version of iOS on their iPhone so they can try out all the new features, updating isn’t as exciting on the Mac. The strength of an update is measured in performance rather than features, and many marquee announcements come and go with little fanfare. Raise your hand if you know how to use Stage Manager. So assuming you’re running Sequoia by now, it’s probably not all that different than Sonoma. Maybe you’ve tried some Apple Intelligence features, set up the new Passwords app, or jotted down a math note or two—but I’m willing to bet there’s a feature you haven’t tried yet that will top them all. It’s called iPhone Mirroring and it was one of the marquee features released last fall with macOS Sequoia. You probably remember hearing about it—but if you haven’t tried it you need to right now. You can find the iPhone Mirroring app in your Applications folder. Launch the app (which has one of the worst icons Apple has ever made) and you can access a nearby iPhone on your Mac’s screen as they’re signed into the same Apple account. It seems like a party trick, maybe even a gimmick, but trust me—try it once and it’ll change your entire workflow. Even though I work at my Mac, my iPhone is rarely out of reach and I probably pick it up 20-plus times a day to do some mindless task: clear a notification, check a score, scroll through my Instagram feed, or do one of a number of things I can already do on my Mac but don’t. iPhone Mirroring takes away the temptation to pick up my phone in two ways: It pushes all notifications to my Mac so I can act on them in the Notification Center and projects a virtual representation of my iPhone right on my Mac’s screen. I won’t get into the how-to of it here (you can read all about that in our separate article), but I will sing its praises. Not only is incredibly cool to see in action, but it’s incredibly useful too. A dozen times a day I use it to grab a link, check an app, or grab a screenshot. It’s as if the two devices are one. Sure I still waste time on my iPhone throughout the day, but the number of interactions has been cut down considerably. The main reason is how seamlessly it all works. Once you set it up, which takes all of 30 seconds, your Mac will basically act as a wireless external display for your iPhone. Launch the app and your iPhone will appear in the middle of the screen as if you were holding it in front of your face. It’s not perfect—the biggest missing feature is the ability to flip the virtual iPhone into landscape mode—but for the most part, you can do everything you would on your phone with your mouse and it all works like magic. I find that when I use iPhone Mirroring I spend less time with my iPhone and get back to work much quicker. It enhances both my Mac and iPhone experience and ties the two together in a way only Apple can.10:46 amIs it a problem if an apps publisher is different from its developers signature? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs it a problem if an apps publisher is different from its developers signature?
I'm hoping to publish an app for my client and have configured fastlane to push the `.ipa` to their test flight using the app store connect api key method. My concern is regarding the app signing as I used my apple dev account to generate the provisioning profile which I use during the build process. […]10:30 amApple’s M3 nightmare is coming to an end
Macworld The new M4 MacBook Air is coming “relatively soon” and for Apple, it may not be soon enough. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the current M3 MacBook Air–it’s Apple’s best laptop. It offers a great combination of performance, portability, and price for the customer. The issue is with the M3 chip itself–again, there’s nothing wrong with it from a user standpoint. But behind the scenes, the M3 caused problems with Apple’s Mac lineup, which is why the M3 was the shortest cycle of the M-series chips. It’s expensive to produce The M3 was a 3nm chip. “3nm” refers to the fabrication process to create the chips; it doesn’t define a chip’s physical size, it’s a general term used to refer to a chip’s transistor density, speed, and power efficiency. TSMC, which manufactures Apple’s chips, referred to the initial 3nm process as N3B, which had its issues. It was costly, and yields (the number of viable chips in a semiconductor production wafer) were lower than those of previous processes. That’s not ideal for Apple, a company that does everything it can to maintain its profit margins. When it was released, the M3 MacBook Air was priced the same as the M2 MacBook Air, so the company took a hit on its margin. Since then, TSMC has implemented its N3E fabrication process, which improved upon N3B by cutting costs and producing higher yields. N3E, which is referred to as an enhanced 3nm process, is used to make Apple’s M4 chips, which means the M4 MacBook Air should be cheaper to make—which Apple will surely appreciate. Skipping a beat The M3’s cost and yield issues most certainly came into play when Apple decided how to implement the chip throughout its products. For example, the release of the iPad Pro in May 2024 wasn’t a surprise, but its M4 chip was. The previous iPad Pro had an M2, and the M3 chip made its debut in the MacBook Air just a couple of months earlier, so it was easy to conclude the that M3 would succeed the M2 in the iPad Pro. Apple also upgraded the iMac to an M4 after just 12 months, quicker than its usual cadence. The M4 iPad Pro serves as proof that Apple wanted to move off the M3 as soon as possible and move to a chip that has a better production value. The M3 issue was so pressing that the company was willing to disrupt its pattern of introducing new M-series chips in the MacBook Pro–likely a one-time hiccup that the company was willing to accept. Making the iPad Pro the first M4 product also allows TSMC to ramp up production of the chip at a moderate pace–demand for iPads isn’t as high as for MacBooks. With the release of the first M5 Macs later this year, Apple will be back on track. The M5 is a 3nm chip but will be made using a new N3P process that TSMC started testing last year. The M4 made its debut in the iPad Pro likely because the M3 is too costly.Brady Snyder / Foundry Apple’s remaining updates Apple still uses the M2 chip in the iPad Air and the Apple Vision Pro. The iPad Air is reportedly going to be updated soon with an M4 chip–another product that skips the M3. The Vision Pro is skipping both the M3 and M4, going with an M5 upgrade that may not happen until late this year or in 2026. The Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro also all skipped the M3 entirely. The M2 chip is also used in Apple’s cheapest laptop, the $999 M2 MacBook Air. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman brought up this particular laptop in his recent report on Apple’s 2025 release schedule, and it appears that Apple will still offer this model for another year rather than moving to the similar M3 model. Apple moved the $999 model from the M1 to the M2, but like everything else, the M3 is chip non grata. The M2 is an enhanced 5nm chip, and since that chip is still going to be used in the Vision Pro, Apple the M2 MacBook Air justifies the M2 chip’s production. This also means that the $999 MacBook Air won’t get upgraded until the M4 MacBook Air gets its chip upgrade to the M5 in 2026. At that time, Apple would discontinue the M2 model and move the base M4 MacBook Air to the $999 price point. What about the A17 Pro? The A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max was actually Apple’s first 3nm chip; it was released a month before the M3. The A-series and M-series chips are basically the same, with the A chips used in the iPhone and low-end iPads, and the M chips in Macs and high-end iPads. Like the M3, the A17 Pro is made using TSMC’s N3E process. The current iPad mini has an A17 Pro and the upcoming 11th-gen iPad is rumored to get the same chip. If the A17 Pro is made with the same N3E process, where are the chips for these new products coming from, if Apple is moving away from N3E? The current iPad mini uses a binned A17 Pro.Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry That’s where chip binning comes into play. Remember those low yields during the N3E process? Binning is where those “rejected” chips are taken and made useful by disabling processing cores, slowing down speeds, and other methods. Apple is likely using binned A17 Pros for these products. For example, the iPad mini’s A17 Pro has a 5-core GPU, which is a binned version of the iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 Pro that had a 6-core GPU. Binned chips are perfectly good chips, so there’s no need to worry about performance. Also, it puts them to use instead of wasting them in the trash or figuring out a way to recycle them. These binned chips will be the last remnants of a chip cycle Apple is eager to move on from–and users benefit with better performance and power efficiency from the newer processes. So expect the iPad mini and 11th-gen iPad to get updates sooner than later as Apple puts the whole M3 nightmare behind it for good.10:15 amIconfactory’s Tapestry goes live, functions as aggregator for macOS
For years, the cool cats at Iconfactory have dispensed some incredibly nifty apps an utilities for the Mac. The company’s newest one, Tapestry, functions as an aggregator that works with some of your favorite sources across the Web. The app taps into sources such as Tumblr, Mastodon, RSS, as well as third-party connectors to offer […] Source10:00 amRumor: Mass production of M5 chips has begun, units expected to arrive in Apple devices this year | PowerPageRumor: Mass production of M5 chips has begun, units expected to arrive in Apple devices this year
Apple is rumored to have begun mass production of its next-generation M5 chip, with the processor expected to arrive in the company’s devices as soon as this year. Per ET News, Apple began packaging the M5 chip last month. Packaging is the final step in semiconductor manufacturing after fabrication and involves the process of protecting […] Source09:50 amSMS Delivery Delays to T-Mobile in Czech Republic
Feb 6, 01:50 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to T-Mobile in Czech Republic. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.09:38 amYou Can Now Use ChatGPT Search Without Signing In
ChatGPT's search engine feature can now be accessed by anyone, OpenAI announced on Wednesday. Previously, users needed an account to use ChatGPT search, but the sign-in requirement has now been removed. ChatGPT Search is available on the ChatGPT website and in the desktop and mobile apps. Searches can be initiated based on what you ask or by clicking on the web search icon in the ChatGPT interface. With ChatGPT Search, you can ask a question using conversational language and get web information, along with more details through follow-up questions. ChatGPT maintains context, so the entire conversation can be used to get a tailored answer to a query. OpenAI has partnered with news and data providers to offer up-to-date information for categories like weather, stocks, sports, news, and maps. Searches with ChatGPT include links to sources, while a sources button below the response provides a sidebar with all of the references used. A recent ChatGPT search update gives it a more traditional search engine feel, displaying a map, images of local attractions, and brief descriptions for each result. If you're fed up with Google's algorithms, it could be worth a try.Tag: ChatGPTThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:00 amHow to mirror your Apple Watch on your iPhone
Macworld Mirroring an Apple Watch to your iPhone might at first sound redundant. What can you do on an iPhone that you can’t on an Apple Watch? The feature, available in Settings > Accessibility > Apple Watch Mirroring in iOS, is designed primarily for people with physical or motor disabilities, Apple says, extending the utility of the Apple Watch’s vitals monitoring, voice-activated options, and other features without a requirement of having to always interact with the watchOS tap, rotate, and press interface. Activating mirroring lets you use Voice Control, head tracking, and other assistive features only available through an iPhone. However, most accessibility features extend their utility far beyond their core audience. Many people may find it useful to sometimes or regularly access their Apple Watch via mirroring on an iPhone to adjust settings or perform actions that are fiddly, appear with very small type, or require more precision than we can pull off at a given time. Mirror your Apple Watch screen by tapping this control on your iPhone. Check requirements and set standby options To use Apple Watch Mirroring, you need to have an Apple Watch Series 6 or later (excluding the Apple Watch SE) running watchOS 9 or later and paired with an iPhone 8 model or later with iOS 16 or later installed. Your Apple Watch and iPhone must be on the same Wi-Fi network, and both must also have Bluetooth enabled and be near each other. Mirroring works over AirPlay and is an exact duplicate of the Apple Watch screen. As a result, if your watch goes to sleep, the mirror on the iPhone does, too, and you can only wake it from the Apple Watch. To avoid this, you may want to set your Apple Watch to remain active, at least while using mirroring: go to the Watch app on your iPhone and enable Display & Brightness > Always On. Your iPhone could also go into standby while mirroring the Apple Watch screen, which ends the session. To ensure it doesn’t go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and set it to a longer interval or to Never. You may want to keep your Apple Watch and iPhone plugged in and charging while using mirroring to avoid draining their respective batteries. Use Apple Watch Mirroring The Apple Watch Mirroring feature is unique among all screen sharing and mirroring options Apple offers and among nearly all Settings switches. The switch to enable it acts more like a “launcher” for the service. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Accessibility > Apple Watch Mirroring. Tap to enable the feature. Mirroring begins immediately on your iPhone. The lower portion of your iPhone screen now shows the Apple Watch display with a label beneath it that reads AirPlay Mirroring. You can tap the Digital Crown, side button, or Action button (Apple Watch Ultra) to simulate a press. Dragging simulates scrolling, while swiping left and right functions the same as swiping on the Apple Watch screen. You can even touch and hold the Digital Crown’s image to activate Siri on the Apple Watch. With Apple Watch Mirroring active, your iPhone turns into a surrogate display for your watch (left). When you lock your phone or other disruptions happen, you see a note that the Apple Watch is disconnected. You may also see delays in reactions, as the responsiveness is quite low compared to other forms of sharing and mirroring because of its use of AirPlay. When you’re done with your session, tap the X in the upper right corner of the mirrored display. If you return to Settings > Accessibility > Apple Watch Mirroring, you will see that the switch is set to the off position. Tap it again to resume mirroring. Set up mirroring shortcut taps or presses If you plan to use mirroring regularly, you can set up one or two action shortcuts on your iPhone in Settings > Accessibility: In Accessibility Shortcut, you can set or add Apple Watch Mirroring. This shortcut is triggered by a triple-click of the side button or triple-tap of the Home button and cycles through selected options. In Touch > Back Tap, you can set Double Tap or Triple Tap to Apple Watch Mirroring. Then tap the back of your iPhone twice or three times to start mirroring. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered; we don’t reply to emails, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice.08:52 amCloudflare R2 Availability Issues
Feb 6, 08:52 UTCUpdate - This incident is impacting R2, Durable Objects, Cache Reserve, Key Transparency Auditor, Stream, Logpush and Images.More updates to follow shortly.Feb 6, 08:46 UTCUpdate - This incident is impacting R2, Durable Objects, Cache Reserve, Key Transparency Auditor and Stream.More updates to follow shortly.Feb 6, 08:34 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is observing issues with Cloudflare R2 service.We are currently working on a resolution. More updates to follow shortly.08:02 amMacworld Podcast: Apple Intelligence progress report
Macworld AI is all the rage, and Apple Intelligence is supposed to change how we use our Apple devices. But has it? On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what Apple Intelligence offers–and does it matter? This is episode 920 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 920 on YouTube Listen to episode 920 on Apple Podcasts06:38 amI finally launched my swift app!
Hi everyone, my name is Ehsan, I'm a college student and I just released my app after hundreds of hours of work. It's called Shift and it's basically an AI app that lets you edit text/code anywhere on the laptop with AI on the spot. I spent a lot of time coding it and it's […]06:22 amKazakhstan SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 10, 13:00 - 19:00 PSTFeb 5, 22:03 PSTScheduled - The Tele2 network in Kazakhstan is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 February 2025 at 13:00 PST until 10 February 2025 at 19:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Tele2 Kazakhstan handsets.05:53 amApple now sells DIY repair parts for M4 Macs
Apple's Self Service Repair store now sells replacement parts for the M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac in the US and Europe. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:22 amMultiple Destination SMS Carrier Maintenance – Claro
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 10, 20:00 - 21:00 PSTFeb 5, 20:53 PSTScheduled - The Claro network in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 February 2025 at 20:00 PST until 10 February 2025 at 21:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Claro El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras handsets.05:22 amUS SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 6, 19:00 - 21:00 PSTFeb 5, 20:54 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting an emergency maintenance from 06 February 2025 at 19:00 PST until 06 February 2025 at 21:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from small US carriers handsets.04:56 amApple just released the first update to its new Invites app
Apple officially launched Apple Invites on Tuesday, giving iPhone users a new way to create rich digital invitations for real events. One day later, Apple released Apple Invites version 1.0.1 with some improvements to the original version of the app. more…04:02 amHow to use or disable iOS Apple Mail's new categories feature
As of iOS 18.2, Apple's Mail app features categories to help users sort through their mail. Here's what it does, how to fine-tune it, and how to turn it off if you prefer.The four pre-set categories in Mail starting with iOS 18.2.After updating to iOS 18.2 or later, the Mail app now categorizes incoming email into four broad categories. These are Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.The idea to automatically categorize incoming emails has been kicking around Apple for years. The feature was originally intended to debut in iOS 13, but awaited further development of Apple's machine learning and Apple Intelligence features in order to ensure the work was all done on-device. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:26 am9to5Mac guest appearance: Clockwise 591
Speaking of Jason Snell, he and I played a round of Clockwise with Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren today. Check out the podcast episode below. more…02:05 amNetwork Connectivity Issues in Brazil
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iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were fantastic smartphones in 2016 and 2017, but they did experience a so-called “Loop Disease” in some instances. For that reason, a class action lawsuit was filed years ago and eventually approved last year. A year later, former iPhone 7 customers are starting to receive their settlement payments. more…12:44 amMessage Status Event Issue
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You’ve probably heard someone say “but can it run Doom?” That’s because running Doom on the most unexpected platforms and devices has become a fun challenge among developers. Now someone has done something really surprising: they’ve run Doom on an Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter. more…12:22 amKUL (Kuala Lumpur) on 2025-02-06
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macOS stealers are becoming an increasingly common type of malware on the Mac, according to the 2025 State of Malware report that Malwarebytes shared this week. Most Mac malware has historically been VSearch adware or the Genieo browser hijacker, but more malicious malware is on the rise, and 2024 saw a new wave of information stealing malware hit the Mac. Stealers are designed to locate credit card information, authentication cookies, cryptocurrency, passwords, and other valuable data that criminals can use to make money. Malicious apps that steal information are typically installed when a Mac user searches for a legitimate software product and then uses a malicious Google or Bing search ad to download an infested replica version of the software they sought. Attackers are able to deliver targeted ads for malicious software based on location, operating system, software, and search terms. Atomic Stealer (AMOS), an information stealer that surfaced in 2023, is used regularly, and a version of AMOS referred to as Poseidon has becoming increasingly popular with criminals. Poseidon is advertised as being able to steal cryptocurrency from more than 160 wallets as well as passwords from web browsers and select password managers. Poseidon downloads have masqueraded as legitimate Mac apps like the Arc Browser, tricking unsuspecting Mac users into installing the malware. Malwarebytes warns that macOS stealers like Poseidon allow criminals to access sensitive resources, steal credentials, and create convincing social engineering attacks. To avoid this kind of attack, it is important to verify where software is being downloaded from, ensuring that it comes from a legitimate developer and not an imitation website.Tags: Malware, MalwarebytesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:04 amMy First iOS App | AI Powered Summarization
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Feb 5, 23:49 UTCInvestigating - .11:34 pmDisney+ Loses 700,000 Subscribers Following Price Increase
Disney+ lost 700,000 subscribers worldwide in recent months, according to Disney's earnings results for the first quarter of 2025. Disney said it now has 124.6 million Disney+ subscribers, a decrease of 0.7 million compared to its subscriber numbers in the fourth quarter of 2024. The drop in subscribers comes after Disney+ prices increased in the fall. Disney+ with Ads went from $7.99 to $9.99, while Disney+ Ad-Free went from $13.99 to $15.99. Disney also began cracking down on Disney+ password sharing in September, introducing a "Paid Sharing" plan in the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe. The system restricts account usage to members of a single household, ending support for use across multiple households unless the primary subscriber pays an additional fee. Q1 2025 marked the first quarter where Disney+ lost subscribers since the service launched, but Disney CEO Bob Iger said during an earnings call discussing the results that the subscriber churn was not as bad as expected. For the second quarter of 2025, Disney expects Disney+ subscriptions to see another decline. While Disney+ subscriptions were down, Hulu gained 1.6 million subscribers, during the quarter, reaching 53.6 million total paid subscribers. Disney's overall revenue grew 4.8 percent during the quarter, largely thanks to Moana 2, which earned more than $1 billion in theaters.Tags: Disney, Disney Plus, HuluThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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