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- Friday November 15
- 08:00 amApple Vision Pro Launches in Two More Countries
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: Global06:22 amCCU (Kolkata) on 2024-11-18
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 22:00 UTC - Nov 19, 05:00 UTCNov 15, 06:14 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CCU (Kolkata) datacenter between 2024-11-18 22:00 and 2024-11-19 05:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:29 amTrader status (Digital Services Act) stuck in In Review
Hi all, I've been receiving a few emails from Apple reminding me about the deadline for Trader status. The thing is I already submitted it back in March, but it's still In Review. Already emailed Apple Support several times about this but got no response. Anyone having the same issue? How to get this resolved? […]05:29 amTrader status (Digital Services Act) stuck in In Review
Hi all, I've been receiving a few emails from Apple reminding me about the deadline for Trader status. The thing is I already submitted it back in March, but it's still In Review. Already emailed Apple Support several times about this but got no response. Anyone having the same issue? How to get this resolved? […]05:23 amKIX (Osaka) on 2024-11-20
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 20, 16:30 - 21:30 UTCNov 15, 05:04 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in KIX (Osaka) datacenter on 2024-11-20 between 16:30 and 21:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:23 amKIX (Osaka) on 2024-11-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 21, 16:30 - 21:30 UTCNov 15, 05:06 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in KIX (Osaka) datacenter on 2024-11-21 between 16:30 and 21:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:22 amIndonesia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Smartfren
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 22, 01:00 - 06:00 PSTNov 14, 21:22 PSTScheduled - The Smartfren network in Indonesia is conducting a planned maintenance from 22 November 2024 at 01:00 PST until 22 November 2024 at 06:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Smartfren Indonesia handsets.04:52 amCCU (Kolkata) on 2024-11-18
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 22:00 UTC - Nov 20, 05:00 UTCNov 15, 04:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CCU (Kolkata) datacenter between 2024-11-18 22:00 and 2024-11-20 05:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.04:45 amAn Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker
In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity revealed the real-life identity of Rescator, the nickname used by a Russian cybercriminal who sold more than 100 million payment cards stolen from Target and Home Depot between 2013 and 2014. Moscow resident Mikhail Shefel, who confirmed using the Rescator identity in a recent interview, also admitted reaching out because he is broke and seeking publicity for several new money making schemes.03:54 amHow to share a Wi-Fi QR code in iOS 18 to help your guests
Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.Sharing Wi-Fi passwords in iOS 18With iOS 18, Apple introduced a streamlined way to share Wi-Fi access — no more typing in long, complex passwords. Now, you can generate a secure QR code straight from the Passwords app, making it easy to connect friends or family to your network instantly.Here's how to set it up and start sharing with a few quick taps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:38 amTry Meet with Apple for to resolve reject build version AppStore Connect | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingTry Meet with Apple for to resolve reject build version AppStore Connect
Hello, our app is being rejected with the error Guideline 4.3(a) – Design – Spam. I am planning to solve the problem by: Request a 30-minute online meeting with an App Review expert to discuss the guidelines and best practices for a smooth review process. Is this a solution, and what should I prepare for […]02:00 amApple TV+ Show 'Silo' Has Returned: Season 2, Episode 1 Now Available
The award-winning Apple TV+ sci-fi series "Silo" is finally back, after nearly a year-and-a-half wait. The first episode of the second season is now available on Apple's streaming service, and one new episode will follow every Friday through January 17. "Silo" follows the last 10,000 people on Earth, all of whom live in a massive underground bunker to escape the seemingly toxic and deadly world outside. The people are unaware of why the silo was built, and those who seek the truth face deadly consequences. Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette Nichols, an engineer who attempts to unravel the mysteries surrounding the silo following a loved one's murder. The sci-fi series is based on Hugh Howey's best-selling book trilogy "Wool." Ferguson and Howey both serve as executive producers. The official PlayStation account on YouTube recently shared an exclusive clip from the second season of the show. And earlier this week, Apple shared a season-one recap video highlighting key moments in the series so far. Warning: spoilers! Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year in the U.S., and the streaming service is also included in all Apple One subscription bundles.Tags: Apple TV Plus, Apple TV ShowsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:52 amNew Zealand SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 16, 02:30 - 03:00 PSTNov 14, 17:30 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in New Zealand is conducting an emergency maintenance from 16 November 2024 at 02:30 PST until 16 November 2024 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from New Zealand handsets.01:12 amM4 MacBook Pro use quantum dot film for more vibrant color & motion performance
A display analyst shared that Apple has shifted from traditional red KSF phosphor film to quantum dot film in the latest MacBook Pro models with M4.M4 MacBook Pro. Image source: AppleQuantum dot technology isn't new, in fact, Apple has been investigating its use in displays since at least 2014. By replacing the layer of phosphor film with nanocrystals made from semiconductor material called quantum dots, displays can display brighter and more vibrant colors.According to DSCC analyst Ross Young in a post on X, Apple didn't previously use quantum dot film because of its use of the toxic material cadmium. However, that has changed with the release of the MacBook Pro with M4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:50 amScared to publish multiple apps on iOS app store
So I've been having an iOS app built by a developer and it's in review process. Now I have another iOS app that I built on my own and is almost ready to publish. I also have 2 other Mac apps that might be ready to publish soon. Building myself as well. I heard from […]12:19 amM4 MacBook Pro Uses Quantum Dot Display Technology
The M4 MacBook Pro models feature quantum dot display technology, according to display analyst Ross Young. Apple used a quantum dot film instead of a red KSF phosphor film, a change that provides more vibrant, accurate color results. Young says that Apple has opted for KSF for prior MacBook Pro models because it doesn't use toxic element cadmium (typical for quantum dot) and is more efficient (and thus less expensive). Way back in 2015, when Apple introduced the first Retina MacBook Pro models, Apple executives said that quantum dot technology was considered at the time, but rejected because of the cadmium requirement. 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… pic.twitter.com/5olq9lEHs9— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) November 14, 2024 There are now cadmium-free quantum dot options that Young says have as good or better color gamut and better motion performance than the KSF film Apple previously used. The KSF phosphor coating Apple added to prior MacBook Pro models boosted color by enhancing shades of red, but quantum dot film is considered superior because it often results in better color accuracy and a wider color gamut. Quantum dot technology has been used for high-end displays for several years, with companies like Samsung and Sony manufacturing "QLED" displays and TV sets. Apple didn't highlight specific color improvements with the M4 MacBook Pro models, but max SDR brightness increased to 1,000 nits, up from 600 nits in the prior model.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:18 amHow much lighter is the titanium iPhone 16 Pro vs steel iPhones?
Brought to you by Uniq: Uniq’s new FlexGrip™ band for iPhone offers a secure, one-handed hold for ultimate convenience while freeing up your other hand for multitasking with ease. Learn more. The iPhone 16 Pro devices offer Apple’s largest smartphone screens ever while making them lighter than their smaller steel predecessors. Here’s how much lighter the titanium iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are compared to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. more…12:00 amHigh-Level AI with Azure AI Services
This course focuses on leveraging Azure’s high-level AI services to solve real-world business problems. You'll explore pre-built solutions for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), content moderation, and other Azure AI offerings, understanding their apps and trade-offs compared to custom-built solutions.Thursday November 1411:52 pmUnited States SMS Carrier Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 17, 20:00 PST - Nov 18, 04:00 PSTNov 14, 15:47 PSTScheduled - The T-Mobile network in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 17 November 2024 at 20:00 PST until 18 November 2024 at 04:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from T-Mobile United States handsets.11:52 pmUnited States Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – AT&T
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 14, 22:00 PST - Nov 15, 05:00 PSTNov 14, 15:46 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner AT&T United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 14 November 2024 at 22:00 PST until 15 November 2024 at 05:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for AT&T United States customers.Impacted Product: Verify Silent Network AuthWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.11:44 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Telefonica Carrier in Chile
Nov 14, 15:44 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Telefonica Carrier in Chile. 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.11:23 pmBlack Friday is a great time to buy AirPods, so check out these early deals
Macworld It’s nearly that time of year again—Black Friday, the yearly shopping event where everyone hunts for the biggest deals. Apple’s AirPods are famously popular gifts and travel companions, and various models are often on sale throughout the year. So keep your eyes peeled for great deals on AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max as the Black Friday sales take off. With the AirPods 4 released this year, older models are being phased out, and we’re not seeing as many deals there. Even if you find what looks like a good price on 2nd-gen AirPods or AirPods 3, it’s probably worth getting the AirPods 4 instead—they sound and fit much better. Similarly, Apple recently updated the AirPods Max with USB-C replacing the Lightning port. But they have no new features, so if you find a better deal on the Lightning version, you should probably go for that. This page will be updated frequently with the latest deals, so return here throughout the Black Friday period as we highlight the best deals leading up to and through Black Friday (November 29, 2024) and Cyber Monday (December 2, 2024). Soon Apple will announce it own Black Friday 2024 sale, but in the meantime you should also check out of our round-up of the best Black Friday deals for this year and our always up-to-date advice on the best AirPods deals. The best AirPods deals right now Deals in the U.S.: AirPods Pro (2nd-gen, USB-C case): $189 at Amazon or Best Buy ($59 off) AirPods 4: $119 at Amazon ($10 off) AirPods 4 with ANC: $149 at Amazon ($10 off) AirPods Max (Lightning): $469 at B&H Photo ($100 off) Deals in the U.K.: Amazon, AirPods (4th gen, 2024, with ANC): £169 (£10 off, RRP £179) Argos, AirPods (3rd gen, Magsafe): £139 (£40 off, RRP was £179 – Clearance) Amazon, AirPods (3rd gen, Lightning): £129 (£40 off, RRP was £169 – Clearance) Argos, AirPods 2nd gen: £109 (£10 off, RRP was £129 – Clearance) Argos, AirPod Max, Lightning, 2020: £429 (£70 off, RRP was £499 – Clearance) Black Friday: Apple’s shopping event Every year Apple holds shopping event from Black Friday (November 29, 2024) to Cyber Monday (December 2, 2024). Apple rarely discounts its products, so the event typically consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings. In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following voucher amounts with AirPods purchased on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. This year, with AirPods 4 out and Apple no longer selling AirPods 2 or 3, it’s not clear what deals will be available. AirPods (2nd generation)$25£20AirPods (3rd generation)$25£20AirPods Pro (2nd generation)$50£40AirPods Max$75£60 Best AirPods deals in the US and U >K Heading into Black Friday, these were the best AirPods deals we found in November 2024. Latest AirPods Pro 2 deals The 2nd-generation AirPods Pro look just like the first-gen model, but they sound better, have longer battery life, and offer a few other welcome improvements. You should look for the then just-updated version with a USB-C charging case, which retailed at $249 / £229 but was often on sale for at least $50 off. Retailer Price $219 View Deal $249 View Deal $297.50 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Latest AirPods 4 deals When Apple released the AirPods 4, it priced them to replace both the 2nd-gen AirPods and AirPods 3. It comes in two models, a basic AirPods 4 that retails for $129 and an upgraded version with Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) that is normally priced at $169. They look at feel the same and have the same great sound quality and features, other than ANC. Apple has stopped selling AirPods 2 or 3, and even if you find a deal on them, we think you’ll be a lot happier with AirPods 4. Here are the best deals for the basic version: Retailer Price $119 View Deal $125 View Deal $129 View Deal $129.99 View Deal $129.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket And these are the deals on the AirPods 4 with ANC: Retailer Price $168.99 View Deal $174.95 View Deal $179 View Deal $179 View Deal $179 View Deal $179.99 View Deal $179.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Latest AirPods Max deals Frankly, AirPods Max are overpriced (even on sale). Compared to other consumer-oriented over-the-ear noise-cancelling headphones, you might pay hundreds more. Apple’s price is $549 / £499, and they’re easy enough to find for up to $100 less, but a good price would have been under $400. Apple recently updated the AirPods Max to include a USB-C charging port, but they are otherwise unchanged. You can probably find better deals on the older model with the Lightning charging port, and if so you should probably go for that. Retailer Price $429 View Deal $459 View Deal $477 View Deal $499.99 View Deal 549 View Deal $549 View Deal $549 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price 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: Apple Black Friday 2024 sale Best Black Friday 2024 Apple deals Best Black Friday 2024 MacBook deals Best Black Friday 2024 Mac 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 deals10:52 pmUS MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 17:30 - 20:30 PSTNov 14, 14:43 PSTScheduled - Our MMS carrier partner in the US is conducting a planned maintenance from 18 November 2024 at 17:30 PST until 18 November 2024 at 20:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering MMS to and from US handsets.10:48 pmOn Call Engineers Are Investigating an Issue With Accessing New Flex Projects
Nov 14, 14:48 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue when accessing new Flex projects. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.10:45 pmThis sturdy magnetic charging cable packs all the connections you need
Get the Statik 360 Pro multi-charging cable with swappable magnetic tips (USB-C, Lightning and Micro USB connections) for just $19.99. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:40 pmChatGPT For macOS Now Works With Third-Party Apps, Including Apple's Xcode
An update to OpenAI's ChatGPT app for macOS adds integration with third-party apps, including developer tools such as VS Code, Terminal, iTerm2 and Apple's Xcode. 9to5Mac reports: In a demo seen by 9to5Mac, ChatGPT was able to understand code from an Xcode project and then provide code suggestions without the user having to manually copy and paste content into the ChatGPT app. It can even read content from more than one app at the same time, which is very useful for working with developer tools. According to OpenAI, the idea is to expand integration to more apps in the future. For now, integration with third-party apps is coming exclusively to the Mac version of ChatGPT, but there's another catch. The feature requires a paid ChatGPT subscription, at least for now. ChatGPT Plus and Team subscribers will receive access to integration with third-party apps on macOS starting today, while access for Enterprise and Education users will be rolled out "in the next few weeks." OpenAI told 9to5Mac that it wants to make the feature available to everyone in the future, although there's no estimate of when this will happen. For privacy reasons, users can control at any time when and which apps ChatGPT can read. The app can be downloaded here. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:30 pmBigfoot emoji might be sighted next year
See if you can spot Bigfoot in the list of possible additions to the official collection of emoji for use in text messages. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:22 pmUS and Canada SMS and MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 21, 20:00 PST - Nov 22, 00:00 PSTNov 14, 14:04 PSTScheduled - Our SMS and MMS carrier partner in US and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 21 November 2024 at 20:00 PST until 22 November 2024 at 00:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from US and Canada handsets.10:19 pmiOS 18 Security Feature Causes iPhone to Reboot After Three Days of Inactivity
With iOS 18, Apple introduced a feature that causes the iPhone to reboot every three days, security researchers have confirmed (via TechCrunch). In a demo video, security researcher Jiska Classen proved that an iPhone left untouched for 72 hours will automatically restart, and Graykey manufacturer also Magnet Forensics wrote a blog post about the feature. After a reboot, an iPhone is more difficult to break into with the forensic tools used by law enforcement and others, such as bad actors. There are multiple unlocked states for an iPhone, and an iPhone that's at a passcode screen but has been previously unlocked with Face ID/Touch ID is easier to break into. An iPhone that has recently restarted is in a "Before First Unlock" state, and that is when an iPhone is most secure because all data is encrypted. A reboot will initialize if a device is in a locked state (as in has been unlocked with Face ID or Touch ID but is now at the passcode screen) and has not been unlocked for a 72 hour period. A 7-day inactivity reboot functionality was initially introduced in iOS 18, but the timer was shortened to three days with the launch of iOS 18.1. An iPhone in "Before First Unlock" state has messaging about Face ID/Touch ID being required after an iPhone restarts. An iPhone in the "After First Unlock" state simply says "Enter Passcode." Apple has not provided details on inactivity reboot, and kept quiet about the addition of the feature. It was discovered when law enforcement officials noticed iPhones spontaneously rebooting following the launch of iOS 18. 404 Media last week shared a letter from officers in Detroit, Michigan, warning other law enforcement about the new limitation. While police speculated that the reboot could be tied to cellular network connectivity, iPhones will reboot regardless of connectivity status. There was also speculation that an iPhone running iOS 18.1 could cause other iPhones to reboot, but that does not seem to be the case. Law enforcement officials can still use brute force tools to get into iPhones running iOS 18 or later, but breaking into an iPhone must now be done before the iPhone restarts.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:13 pmPresident Trump’s second term is good news for Apple, TikTok, and Tesla – Gene Munster | Mac Daily NewsPresident Trump’s second term is good news for Apple, TikTok, and Tesla – Gene Munster
Gene Munster outlines what he believes to be the reasons for America's stock market reaction to the re-election of President Trump and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:00 pmPrice and tax 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 updates as of October:Your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and In‑App Purchases have been increased in: Nepal: Apple no longer remits Nepal value-added tax (VAT) for local developers and proceeds were increased accordingly. Kazakhstan: Apple no longer remits Kazakstan VAT for local developers and proceeds were increased accordingly. Madeira: Decrease of the Madeira VAT rate from 5% to 4% for news publications, magazines and other periodicals, books, and audiobooks. Exhibit B of the Paid Applications Agreement has been updated to indicate that Apple will not remit VAT in Nepal and Kazakhstan for local developers.Learn more about your proceedsView payments and proceedsDownload financial reportsPrice updates as of December 2: Pricing for apps and In-App Purchases will be updated for the Japan and Türkiye storefronts if you haven’t selected one of these as the base for your app or In‑App Purchases. If you’ve selected the Japan or Türkiye 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 and 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 Purchase09:56 pmCautiously optimistic that Apple fixed DeviceCheck validation times
I have made no code changes to our backend in the last three days. The p99 of DeviceCheck validation was previously unpredictable. You can see in the last 3 days, suddenly the p99 is only marginally above the P50. Not sure how many others here perform DeviceCheck validation, but if so would love to see […]09:36 pmHow to fix error “Couldn’t write values for keys() in CFPrefsPlistSource” with “UserDefaults.standard” when device is closed/locked? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow to fix error “Couldn’t write values for keys() in CFPrefsPlistSource” with “UserDefaults.standard” when device is closed/locked?
I am trying to write a value to UserDefaults.standard in iOS swift. It works without a problem when the app is running, but I get an error when the device is closed/locked and I trigger the code via remote notification: Code: UserDefaults.standard.set("abc", forKey: "abc") print("TEST (UserDefaults.standard.string(forKey: "abc"))") Output: Couldn't write values for keys ( abc […]08:56 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 14, 2024 – iCloud lawsuit, Matter smart home upgrades
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 9to5Mac Daily Plus: Get ad-free versions of every episode by visiting 9to5mac.com/join. more…08:46 pmGoogle’s Gemini AI gets its own chatty iPhone app
A new Gemini application gives iPhone users direct access to Google’s AI-powered virtual assistant to chat or generate images. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:44 pmNew Apple security feature reboots inactive iPhones after 3 days
Apple’s new iOS 18 operating system for iPhone comes with a novel security feature that reboots the smartphone if it’s not unlocked for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:41 pmPage Shield Policy Issues
Nov 14, 20:41 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare is investigating issues with newly created Page Shield Policy when wildcard domains are used. Existing Page Shield Policy created or modified prior to October 15 are not impacted. We will provide an update once the issue is resolved.08:31 pmBigfoot, Orca, Distorted Smiley Face and Treasure Chest Among New Emoji Coming to iOS
Every year, the Unicode Consortium decides on new emoji characters that will be coming to smartphones and other devices in the future, and this week, the Unicode 17 emoji recommendations came out [PDF]. Eight new emoji characters have been proposed, including hairy creature (like Bigfoot), distorted face, fight cloud, apple core, orca, trombone, landslide, and treasure chest. There are also skin tone variations for a number of existing emoji like ballet dancer, people with bunny ears, and people wrestling. The Unicode consortium created mockups of what the emoji might look like, with the images shared by Emojipedia. It is important to note that the Unicode Consortium only comes up with the underlying emoji code, and Apple designers will create their own version of each character in the Apple style when the Unicode 17 standard is finalized. Unicode 17 will likely be approved sometime next fall, though it will take Apple time to implement the new characters. We could see them around spring 2026 if Apple sticks with its typical emoji release timeline. In 2025, Apple will introduce the Unicode 16 characters, which were approved in September 2024. Unicode 16 emoji include face with bags under eyes, fingerprint, leafless tree, root vegetable, harp, shovel, and splatter. Apple last introduced new emoji with the iOS 17.4 update that was released in March 2024. Characters added in iOS 17.4 include lime, an edible brown mushroom, a phoenix, a broken chain, shaking head vertically (as in a "yes" nod), and shaking head horizontally (a "no" head shake). With iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, Apple will debut Genmoji for devices that support Apple Intelligence. Genmoji are a customizable version of emoji that are generated based on a phrase supplied by the user. Genmoji behave like emoji on Apple devices, but are not cross-platform and don't display like emoji characters on Android devices.Tag: EmojiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:29 pmShould I be worried about these memory leaks?
are they coming from the system itself, or are they something I should address? https://preview.redd.it/3ru14csrfx0e1.png?width=2270&format=png&auto=webp&s=0a0bcd1614e20de6e329c8925fa620a5fd8cd6d3 submitted by /u/N88288 [link] [comments]08:29 pmTurning the M4 Mac mini into a modern iMac G4 [Video]
The new M4 Mac mini features an incredibly impressive design that shows the prowess of Apple Silicon. But what if you took that Mac mini and converted it into another one of Apple’s most iconic Mac designs: the iMac G4? That’s exactly what Action Retro on YouTube has done… more…08:25 pmPSA: Final Cut Pro’s new ‘Transcribe to Captions’ feature is only available in English
Apple on Thursday released a major update to Final Cut Pro that introduced multiple new features, including the ability to generate captions using AI. However, not everyone will benefit from this new feature at launch, as it is limited to a single language for now. more…08:08 pmMacworld Podcast: M4 iMac, M4 MacBook Pro, M4 Mac mini reviews
Macworld Apple’s new M4 Macs started shipping last Friday, and we have the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro in-house. Why are these some of the more exciting Macs to hit the market? Find out on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 909 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 909 on YouTube Listen to episode 909 on Apple Podcasts08:00 pmRumor Replay: ‘HomePad,’ iPhone 18 camera, Vision Pro 2, more
This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ device, Vision Pro 2 release date, iPhone 18 camera change, and more rumors. more…07:46 pmLinodes failing to boot and apply firewall changes in all Data Centers
Nov 14, 19:45 UTCUpdate - To add on to our previous post, customers may have issues with creating/recycling Linode Kubernetes Engine nodes and/or deploying Managed Databases as a result of this issue. Any Cloud Firewalls used along with those services would likely be unable to apply rule changes, as well.Nov 14, 19:38 UTCInvestigating - At around 17:00 UTC on November 14th after a change we started noticing Host job failures across several Data Centers (including London, Dallas and Atlanta) specifically, some Linodes are failing to boot, and those which fail to boot may also be unable to apply changes to Cloud Firewall rules. Our team is investigating a service issue. We will share additional updates as we have more information.07:38 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Telefonica in Colombia
Nov 14, 11:38 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Telefonica in Colombia. 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.07:31 pmBigfoot, apple core emoji may land on iMessage in late 2025
The Unicode Consortium has issued its latest collection of emoji you could be using on an iPhone in late 2025, including a distorted face, a "fight cloud," and an apple core.Inbound emoji - Image credit: EmojipediaThe Unicode Consortium's Emoji Standard & Research Working Group is behind the creation and management of emoji characters. These images are included in iOS, macOS, and other operating systems around the world.Every year, the group proposes a collection of new emoji or changes to the existing roster to the Unicode Technical Committee. According to Emojipedia, 164 emoji symbols were submitted for addition in November. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:30 pmThis M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD just plunged to all-time low price of $1,299 | AppleInsiderThis M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD just plunged to all-time low price of $1,299
Holiday Apple deals are ramping up on Amazon, and this loaded M3 MacBook Air makes one excellent gift at the lowest price on record.Get the lowest price ever on a loaded MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleWhether you're picking up the M3 MacBook Air 13-inch for yourself or a loved one, this loaded spec is sure to please thanks to an upgrade to 24GB unified memory and 512GB of storage. At $1,299, which is $200 off retail, it also delivers the lowest price on record since Apple increased the base amount of RAM in the M3 Air to 16GB last month.Buy for $1,299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:22 pmApple Vision Pro gets new The Weeknd immersive content & 'Concert for One' series
"The Weeknd: Open Hearts", an immersive music experience available exclusively on Apple Vision Pro has debuted, along with a premiere date for the Concert for One series.A concert from The Weeknd is coming to Apple Vision Pro. Image credit: AppleIn Open Hearts, viewers follow The Weeknd on a journey through a surreal cityscape. Fans can reserve an Apple Vision Pro demo at Apple Stores starting November 15. The experience is also available at no cost via the Apple TV app on the Vision Pro.Directed by Anton Tammi, Open Hearts draws heavy inspiration from the skyline of downtown Los Angeles, creating a surreal urban landscape for The Weeknd's journey. Tammi previously directed the music video for Hurry Up Tomorrow's lead single, "Dancing In the Flames," shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro Max and edited on a Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:05 pmMontessori-inspired Pok Pok iOS app update delivers ‘Number Journey’
A new toy has arrived for the wonderful Montessori-inspired and award-winning iOS app Pok Pok. “Number Journey” helps kids with math skills, fine motor skills, logic, problem-solving, confidence, storytelling, and more. more…07:02 pmGoogle brings AI chatbot assistant ‘Gemini’ to Apple’s iPhone
Alphabet subsidiary Google on Thursday released "Google Gemini," an iPhone app for its artificial intelligence chatbot on Apple's App Store… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:00 pmM4 MacBook Pro gets a big $125 discount before Black Friday
Apple's newest M4 MacBook Pro gets a $125 discount on Amazon, less than a week after its launch, dropping its price to $1,474. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:59 pmThe new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users | 9 to 5 MacThe new Level Lock+ includes Matter support, with a free limited-time upgrade available for existing users
has long been known for its unique “invisible” design philosophy, creating smart home locks that blend seamlessly into your home while delivering robust security with deep Apple integration on the software side. Today, Level announced the new Level Lock+ with Matter. This updated model introduces support for Apple Home Key, Bluetooth compatibility, and Matter support in a single product, making it compatible with HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. If you’re an existing Level Lock+ customer, read on for details on how to get the limited-time free Matter firmware upgrade. more…06:49 pmOpenAI's ChatGPT for Mac Now Works With Xcode
The ChatGPT app for Mac is now able to integrate with coding apps like Xcode, VS Code, TextEdit, and Terminal, simplifying workflows where developers copy and paste their code from a coding app into ChatGPT. When ChatGPT is given permission to interact with an app like Xcode through a new Work with Apps feature, a selection of code can be sent directly to ChatGPT alongside a prompt. TechCrunch had a demo of the feature, and described how it works: In a demo with TechCrunch, an OpenAI employee opened the ChatGPT app and an Xcode environment containing a simple project modeling the solar system - although it was missing the Earth. The employee selected an Xcode tab within ChatGPT, which tells the AI chatbot to look at the app, and prompted the chatbot to "add the missing planets." The chatbot was able to complete the task, writing a line of code to represent the Earth that matched the rest of the project's format. Back in October, GitHub brought Copilot integration to Xcode, with Copilot providing coding assistance right in the app. ChatGPT's integration is not that deep, and it is not able to write code in Xcode. ChatGPT is instead using the macOS Accessibility API for screen readers that allows apps to read text, which also means that it cannot interpret images or videos. The new ChatGPT for Mac feature is available for ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Teams users starting today, with Enterprise and Edu support coming in the near future. Going forward, OpenAI plans to bring this integration to other apps.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:42 pmXcode now works with ChatGPT
submitted by /u/digidude23 [link] [comments]06:40 pmSide Quest joins Apple+‘s Mythic Quest season 4 for more gaming comedy
Season 4 of the madcap workplace comedy “Mythic Quest” just got a premiere date, and a “Side Quest” spin-off too. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:33 pmApple debuts The Weeknd’s immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro
Apple on Thursday released "The Weeknd: Open Hearts," an immersive music experience from the seven-time diamond-certified… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:27 pmEarly Black Friday Deal: AirPods 3 On Sale For Only $102
The AirPods 3 hit an all-time low price at $102.00, a big drop from $169.00 on Amazon as an early Black Friday sale, which is coming on November 29. Apple AirPods 3rd gen features spatial audio that’s personalized, matching your ear shape and head tracking to deliver an immersive experience when listening to music or […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:25 pmAirPods 4 models and AirPods 2 Pro receiving firmware update
The AirPods 4 models and AirPods Pro 2 devices are receiving a firmware update from number 7B19 to version 7B20 for the AirPods 4 and 7B21 for the AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case as well as the lightning case. There’s no clear information yet regarding what is included in the updates, e.g. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:24 pmiOS 18.2’s Genmoji and Image Playground have three key guardrails you should know
The next wave of Apple Intelligence is almost here, bringing some of the most highly anticipated new capabilities. But two such features, Genmoji and Image Playground, come with some key guardrails in iOS 18.2 you should know about. more…06:24 pmBig Foot has officially been spotted … among other new emoji proposals
We’re still awaiting that wacky pack of emoji characters previewed in May. And we probably won’t actually see the shovel and exhausted face appear next to the fingerprint and purple splat until iOS 18.4 next spring. But still, who doesn’t love a new glimpse at proposed emoji characters — even if they’re part of the 2025/2026 set? more…06:22 pmPlain M4 beats M2 Pro in Xcode benchmarks
It is wild, but entry level M4 now beats M2 Pro in the Xcode benchmarks: https://github.com/devMEremenko/XcodeBenchmark This progress is amazing, but it also makes one implication – Pro devices aren't that good investment anymore. Historically you could buy a Pro device and use it for 5 years or even more, that is why they were […]06:21 pmPre-orders for “Apple Music: 100 Best Albums” limited-edition book available for $450
Pre-orders for the limited-edition book titled Apple Music: 100 Best Albums, priced at $450, are now available, Apple announced today. The price is quite high because Assouline, a luxury company, is only making 1,500 copies. Each book that will be sold contains hand-printed numbering and pages with golden edges. It will come with a sleek, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:18 pmThe Weeknd to deliver an immersive experience On November 15
Apple gives us a preview of an “immersive music experience” to be delivered by famous artist The Weeknd in a teaser. The experience will be available to watch on the Apple Vision Pro on November 15, Thursday. The trailer hints at an unreleased song from The Weeknd titled “Open Hearts” that was previewed beforehand during […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:14 pmHow to Import a FIT File to HealthKit
submitted by /u/AppleWatchFanboy407 [link] [comments]06:12 pmGoogle releases standalone Gemini app for iPhone
Macworld The AI wars are nothing if not persistent. Apple, Meta, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are all charging ahead, doing their best to make their new AI tools an indispensable part of our daily lives. Google’s latest multi-modal AI is called Gemini and it has been available for some time now, easily selectable with a single tap at the top of the Google app on iPhone. Now, in an effort to better promote it, the company has released a stand-alone Gemini iPhone app. The accompanying blog post details all the many things you can do with Gemini, including image generation (Google’s Imagen3 is pretty good) and a live conversational assistant mode called Gemini Live that supports 12 languages with more on the way. Of course, Gemini can hook into your Google account and use all the data from Google apps and services, like your Google calendars, contacts, e-mails, and so on. There doesn’t appear to be anything in the Gemini app that you couldn’t just do in the Google app by tapping the toggle at the top of the screen to switch between Search and Gemini. Perhaps Google is setting itself up for future customization of its dedicated Gemini app, or integration with iOS in some future Apple Intelligence release. Or maybe taking the same exact feature and dropping it into its own app is just a way to draw some attention to it.06:11 pmApple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3
Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative about the Camera Control, and the rumored ‘iPhone 17 Slim’ may not be so slim after all. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about getting a car for the first time … and an iPhone 16 Plus. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freehappyhour more…06:09 pmXcode 16 Storyboard Constraints Installed with Size Class Not Applying
When using storyboards and adding constraints that are installed with Size Class wR hR, the proper constraints are not being applied when building on iPad Simulator or real device. Only the constraints that are installed with wC hR are being applied. This issue happens on Xcode 16 & Xcode 16.1, but does not occur in Xcode 15 versions. To help verify I've created a sample project and am able to re-create the issue there. I've also filed feedback to Apple about this (FB15647804) and included the below steps to re-create using that sample project, but they have yet to respond. Steps to Reproduce: Run linked Xcode project SizingClassTest from this public git repo: https://github.com/bmjohns/SizingClassTest which has 1 label that has a constraint installed with wC hR and another installed with wR hR Build on iPad 18+ simulator and select button View that label is appearing at top of view, where it should be appearing at bottom (per storyboard) Run on iPhone simulator 18+, view that label is appearing at top as expected Can anyone help confirm if this issue also happens to them?06:06 pmGet all-time low prices on iPads for Black Friday
All-time low prices on iPads for Black Friday are among the deals you'll find on a selection of Apple's entry-level tablets. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:00 pmChatGPT for macOS now works with third-party apps, including Apple’s Xcode
OpenAI launched a native ChatGPT app for macOS earlier this year, which makes it easier for Mac users to interact with the company’s AI chatbot. Now OpenAI is releasing a huge update to ChatGPT on Mac, which adds integration with third-party apps. more…05:44 pmBill Atkinson Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
Bill Atkinson, one of the key figures beyind the Macintosh and the developer of HyperCard, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Keep him in your thoughts.05:37 pmToday in Apple history: iPods take to the skies
On November 14, 2006, Apple said it would team up with six airlines to make in-flight iPods an option for flyers' entertainment. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:34 pmApple tops list of retailers for removal of hazardous chemicals from stores
Apple's environmental credentials have been praised, as it has scored the highest among retailers in the U.S. and Canada for removing hazardous chemicals and plastics.Apple logo in trees - Image credit: AppleThe 2024 Retailer Report Card from Toxic-Free Future has taken a look into the environmental practices of retailers in North America. Specifically, it looks into how companies are working to protect customers from toxic chemicals and reducing plastic.In the 2024 results, Apple tops the list with a score of 84%, making it the only company to score an "A" grade. Sephora is second with 69%, with Walmart, Sam's Club, and Target following with 65%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:31 pmApple Immersive ‘Concert for One’ arrives next week on Vision Pro
Today Apple released a new immersive music experience from The Weeknd for Vision Pro users. Alongside that release, the company announced the release date for its next immersive video, and it’s right around the corner. more…05:24 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple debuts The Weeknd’s immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro05:22 pmThe Weeknd's 'Open Hearts' Immersive Music Experience Launches on Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro users can now watch "The Weeknd: Open Hearts," a new immersive music experience that features Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd. Filmed in ultra-high resolution 180-degree Apple Immersive Video with Spatial Audio, the music experience is designed to put viewers in the center of the action, according to Apple. Open Hearts invites viewers to journey alongside The Weeknd as he walks through a surreal cityscape inspired by downtown Los Angeles. Apple vice president of Marketing Communications Tor Myhren said that Open Hearts is a leap forward in the intersection between music and technology. Apple Immersive Video brings The Weeknd's creative vision to life in an entirely new way with Open Hearts, a groundbreaking music experience available only on Apple Vision Pro. With Vision Pro, fans experience storytelling in ways that were not possible before: with immersive visuals and Spatial Audio that make them feel like they're right in the middle of the action. This is an exciting leap forward in how music and technology come together to deliver memorable experiences for fans, and we're proud to collaborate with The Weeknd to make it happen. With Open Hearts, The Weeknd is promoting his upcoming album "Hurry Up Tomorrow." Open Hearts is available for free through the Apple TV app on Vision Pro. The music experience will be followed by Concert for One, another immersive music experience, on November 22. Concert for One will feature intimate performances with the world's biggest artists, kicking off with singer-songwriter RAYE.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 forums05:22 pmDME (Moscow) on 2024-11-14
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 14, 20:00 UTC - Nov 15, 05:00 UTCNov 14, 16:54 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DME (Moscow) datacenter between 2024-11-14 20:00 and 2024-11-15 05:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:19 pmApple assembler Foxconn’s Q3 profit rises 14%, beats forecasts
Major Apple assembler Foxconn reported on Thursday a 14% rise in third-quarter net profit, driven in part by strong AI server demand… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmFinal Cut Pro 11 touts AI-powered features for the Mac
Macworld Following the launch of the first M4 Macs, Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac and updates for iPad, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro. The updated software is free to current users through the App Store. Here are quick summaries of the new features for each app. Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac Magnetic Mask: An AI-based feature that can “isolate people and objects in a video clip without the need for a green screen or more time-consuming rotoscoping.” Magnetic Mask can be used with color correction and video effects. Transcribe to Captions: Uses AI to automatically generate closed captions with an Apple-trained large language model that transcribes spoken audio. Spatial Video Editing for Apple Vision Pro: Spatial video editing support includes special effects, color corrections, titles with depth positions, and more. Previews of left- and right-eye angles are available and spatial videos can be exported directly to a Photos library, viewed immediately on Vision Pro, or uploaded to the native visionOS Vimeo app. The release notes for Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac has a complete list of the new features. Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac is free to current users; new users can get a 90-day free trial, after which the app is $299.99 (one-time fee). Magnetic MaskApple Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 Enhance Light and Color: adjust color, color balance, contrast, and brightness. This feature is optimized for SDR, HDR, RAW, and Log-encoded media. Haptic feedback for Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard: “a light pulse” occurs when trimming clips, moving media, navigating the timeline, and resizing viewer clips. Vertical pinch gesture: to expand or minimize clip height in the timeline. Dynamic adjustment of the size and position of the viewer in Picture in Picture mode. Timeline support for recordings at 90 fps, 100 fps, and 120 fps on iPhone 16 Pro. New inks for Live Drawing: watercolor, crayon, fountain pen, and monoline pen options. Expanded content library: new modular transitions, color-grading presets, and dynamic soundtracks. Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 is free to current users of the app. It’s free for a month to new users and then will cost $4.99 per month. It’s also available for a $49 annual fee. Final Cut Camera 1.1 Capture Log-encoded HEVC video in standalone or Live Multicam sessions. A level to help compose shots with roll and tilt indicators. A crosshairs indicator for top-down shots. Final Cut Camera is available for free later in the App Store. Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 and Logic Pro for iPad 2.1 The major new feature for Logic Pro is the Quantec Room Simulator plug-in, which produces “the most acoustically accurate reverb ever created.” The plug-in adds natural acoustic space and “or the modern Quantec Yardstick for improved clarity and detail.” “The Quantec Room Simulator has been a key element to my sound for many years, appearing on records like Passion and Us. I also used it to build harmonic drones to start my live set, which then evolved into songs like ‘Across the River,’” said musician Peter Gabriel in an Apple press release. “It’s wonderful that Apple is bringing the Quantec QRS back to life as a plug-in for Logic users around the world.” Quantec Room SimulatorApple The Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 release notes have complete details on the new features and updates. Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 is free for current users, while new users get a free 90-day trial. After that, it’s a one-time purchase of $199.99. Logic Pro for iPad 2 is a free update to current users, while new users get a free trial for a month and then pay $4.99 monthly or $49 annually.04:48 pmDeals: M4 iMac $149 off from $1,150, M2 MacBook Air $550 off original price, Apple Find My wallet, and more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 iMac $149 off from $1,150, M2 MacBook Air $550 off original price, Apple Find My wallet, and more
Alongside ongoing all-time low pricing across the entire Apple Watch Series 10 lineup, today we are moving back over to the new M4 iMac lineup, Apple’s M2 iPad Air at up to $200 off, and more. Amazon is now offering the best price to date on the most affordable M4 iMac at the new $1,150 all-time low ($149 off), joined by the same price drop on the 10-core model. From there, we have an early Black Friday doorbuster that drops the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM down to $749, or $550 off the original price, as well as the best deal yet on Satechi’s sweet Passport Wallet with Find My and MagSafe charging. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5toys Lunch Break. more…04:25 pmApple legend Bill Atkinson in treatment for pancreatic cancer
Legendary Apple programmer Bill Atkinson is being treated for the same disease that killed his boss, Steve Jobs. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:24 pmHow to setup a modularized Xcode project for The Composable Architecture | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow to setup a modularized Xcode project for The Composable Architecture
submitted by /u/wshamp [link] [comments]04:19 pmCannot Create XCFramework from Xcode Project with SPM Dependency
I'm currently facing an issue while trying to create an XCFramework from my Xcode project, which is a dynamic library that has dependencies managed via Swift Package Manager (SPM). The only dependency I am using is: I am using: https://github.com/eu-digital-identity-wallet/eudi-lib-ios-wallet-kit (on cascade it has multiple dependencies). My library is intended for distribution, and I need to build it with BUILD_LIBRARY_FOR_DISTRIBUTION=YES to allow binary compatibility across versions. The problem arises during the creation of the XCFramework, specifically during module interface verification (SwiftVerifyEmittedModuleInterface), resulting in a failure. It seems like the issue is linked to the Swift Package dependencies involved in the project. Compilation in xCode works when BUILD_LIBRARY_FOR_DISTRIBUTION is set to NO, otherwise it doesn't work. Creation of the XCFrameworks never works. How can I properly create an XCFramework from an Xcode project that has this SPM dependency, while avoiding the exposure of the source code? Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!04:13 pmMacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: 30+ Differences Compared
Apple recently updated the MacBook Pro with the M4 series of chips and a series of other upgrades including a 12MP camera, a nano-texture display option, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The new machines follow updated MacBook Air models with the M3 chip that were released earlier in 2024, so how do the latest models compare? Despite now being similar in appearance, the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro are very different devices, so should you consider purchasing the 13- or 15-inch MacBook Air, which start at $999, to save money, or do you need one of the higher-end 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which cost at least $600 more? Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two popular laptops is best for you. MacBook Air MacBook Pro M2: 13.6-inch display M3: 13.6- or 15.3-inch display 14.2- or 16.2-inch display LCD Liquid Retina display Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display 60hz refresh rate ProMotion for refresh rates up to 120Hz Up to 500 nits brightness Up to 1,000 nits brightness and 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness Nano-texture display option 1080p FaceTime HD camera 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Apple M2 or M3 chip Apple M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max chip M2: Enhanced 5nm node (N5P) based on A15 Bionic chip from iPhone 13 (2021) M3: 3nm node (N3B) based on A17 Pro chip from iPhone 15 Pro (2023) 3nm node (N3E) based on A18 chip from iPhone 16 (2024) M2: 3.49 GHz CPU clock speed M3: 4.05 GHz CPU clock speed M4: 4.4 GHz CPU clock speed M4 Pro and M4 Max: 4.5 GHz CPU clock speed 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores M4: 10 CPU cores with 4 performance and 6 efficiency cores M4 Pro: Up to 14 CPU cores with 10 performance and 4 efficiency cores M4 Max: Up to 16 CPU cores with 12 performance and 4 efficiency cores Up to 10-core GPU M4: 10-core GPU M4 Pro: Up to 20-core GPU M4 Max: Up to 40-core GPU Updated GPU architecture Updated GPU architecture with improved efficiency M2: 16-core Neural Engine, 15.8 trillion operations per second M3: 16-core Neural Engine, 18 trillion operations per second 16-core Neural Engine, 38 trillion operations per second 16GB or 24GB unified memory M4: 16GB, 24GB, or 32GB unified memory M4 Pro: 24GB or 48GB unified memory M4 Max: 36GB, 48GB, 64GB, or 128GB unified memory LPDDR5 memory LPDDR5X memory 100GB/s memory bandwidth M4: 120GB/s memory bandwidth M4 Pro: 273GB/s memory bandwidth M4 Max: 546GB/s memory bandwidth Passive cooling Active cooling High Power Mode on all M4 Pro and M4 Max models M3 models only: Dynamic Caching Hardware-accelerated ray tracing Hardware-accelerated mesh shading Support for AV1 decode Dynamic Caching Hardware-accelerated ray tracing Hardware-accelerated mesh shading Support for AV1 decode M2: Wi-Fi 6 M3: Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports M4: Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports M4 Pro or M4 Max: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports HDMI 2.1 port with support for multichannel audio output SDXC card slot 13-Inch: Four-speaker sound system 15-Inch: Six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers Three-mic array with directional beamforming Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming M2: Support for one external display M3: Support for up to two external displays when the lid is closed M4 or M4 Pro: Support for two external displays M4 Max: Support for up to four external displays Dedicated display engine 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage M4: 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage M4 Pro or M4 Max: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB storage 13-Inch: 52.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 15-Inch: 66.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 14-Inch: 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 16-Inch: 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 18-hour battery life M4 14-Inch or M3 Pro 16-Inch: 24-hour battery life M4 Pro 14-Inch: 22-hour battery life M4 Max 14-Inch: 18-hour battery life M4 Max 16-Inch: 21-hour battery life 30W, 35W, or 67W USB-C Power Adapter 67W, 96W, or 140W USB-C Power Adapter Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, or Midnight color options Silver or Space Black color options M2 13-Inch: Starts at $999 M3 13-Inch: Starts at $1,099 M3 15-Inch: Starts at $1,299 M4 14-Inch: Starts at $1,599 M4 Pro 14-Inch: Starts at $1,999 M4 Pro 16-Inch: Starts at $2,499 Design Both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro share the same basic design with a flat top and rounded edges on the bottom, but they do have several minor details that differ. For example, while both MacBooks have displays with a "notch" at the top to facilitate the built-in webcam, the MacBook Pro's bezels are noticeably slimmer. The keyboard well of the high-end MacBook Pro is also all-black. The MacBook Air is available in Silver and Space Gray, but the MacBook Air is also offered in Starlight and Midnight color options, so if you are looking for a particular aesthetic with one of these finishes, you will need to get the MacBook Air. Space Black is exclusive to the MacBook Pro. MacBook Air (13-Inch) MacBook Air (15-Inch) MacBook Pro (14-Inch) MacBook Pro (16-Inch) Height 0.44 inches (1.13 cm) 0.45 inch (1.15 cm) 0.61 inches (1.55 cm) 0.66 inch (1.68 cm) Width 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) 13.40 inches (34.04 cm) 12.31 inches (31.26 cm) 14.01 inches (35.57 cm) Depth 8.46 inches (21.5 cm) 9.35 inches (23.76 cm) 8.71 inches (22.12 cm) 9.77 inches (24.81 cm) Weight 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg) 3.5 pounds (1.61 kg) 4.8 pounds (2.15 kg) Dimensions are also a key area of difference between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. The 16-inch MacBook Pro is considerably larger and heavier than the 15-inch MacBook Air, but it is important to not understate the difference between the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 13-inch MacBook Air. While the 14-inch MacBook Pro offers a larger display than the MacBook Air, its marginally larger footprint, added thickness, and an additional 0.8 pounds of weight do make for a noticeably less portable machine if you prefer to travel light. Even so, the 14-inch MacBook Pro offers a very good balance of portability and performance, so if you need its added capabilities, its size and weight should not hold you back. The 15-inch MacBook Air also provides a good balance of portability and display area, but users wary of its size should opt for the 13-inch model. Ports and Connectivity The selection of ports is an area of major difference between the two machines. The MacBook Air features just two Thunderbolt 4 ports, while the M4 version of the MacBook Pro adds an HDMI 2.1 port and SDXC card slot. When configured with the M4 Pro or M4 Max, the MacBook Pro has a total of three Thunderbolt 5 ports, in addition to its HDMI 2.1 port and SDXC card slot. Both machines feature a 3.5mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones. All in all, the MacBook Pro is much more versatile in terms of physical connectivity, offering useful features for professionals who use SDXC cards from digital cameras, Thunderbolt 5 accessories, or even simply more USB peripherals. Display Size The smaller MacBook Air's display is 13.6 inches in size, which is a little smaller than the 14.2-inch MacBook Pro, and markedly smaller than the 16.2-inch MacBook Pro. 13.6 inches is still bigger than the largest iPad Pro model, which comes in at 13 inches, and even all of the previous Intel-based MacBook Air and smaller MacBook Pro models, meaning that it should be adequate for most users. The 14.2-inch MacBook Pro simply offers a little bit more screen real estate to those who need high-end capabilities. The 15.3-inch MacBook Air and 16.2-inch MacBook Pro's displays will be better replacements for a desktop machine and provide much more screen space to arrange multiple windows and use professional applications that benefit from additional display area. Display Technology The display technologies of both machines are significantly different. Like most MacBooks in recent years, the MacBook Air has an LCD panel, but owing to its slim bezels and rounded corners, Apple calls it a Liquid Retina display. The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models feature Apple's more advanced mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR technology for deeper blacks, better dynamic range, and improved color accuracy. The XDR display can get much brighter, reaching as high as 1,600 nits of brightness at its peak when showing HDR content. The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models also have ProMotion displays, allowing them to vary their refresh rate up to 120Hz. The MacBook Air does not have a display with a variable refresh rate. It will be worth getting the high-end MacBook Pro models for viewing and editing HDR content, as well as watching high-framerate video such as sports. The display of the MacBook Air is sufficient for most users and some may not even notice a drastic difference. The MacBook Pro's deeper blacks and smoother on-screen motion simply offer a slightly better experience. The MacBook Pro is also available with a nano-texture display for an additional $150, which significantly cuts down on glare in bright environments. No such option is offered with the MacBook Air. Chips The MacBook Air contains the M2 or M3 chip, while MacBook Pro customers can choose between the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. The M4 Pro and M4 Max are scaled-up versions of the M4 chip that offer additional CPU and GPU cores. For example, the M4 Max provides a CPU with up to eight additional cores and a GPU with up to 30 additional cores. The entry-level MacBook Air's M2 chip is only a little less powerful than the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max in single-core tasks, but the M4 chips, and particularly the Pro and Max versions, are considerably better in multi-core and graphics tasks. With significantly more transistors, performance CPU cores, and GPU cores, the M4 Pro and M4 Max are powerful chips designed for professionals with demanding workflows. The M2 and M3, on the other hand, are more consumer-oriented chips focused on delivering surprisingly impressive performance and excellent efficiency to keep temperatures down and prolong battery life. The M4 series of chips also brought a dramatic improvement to Neural Engine performance for machine learning and artificial intelligence tasks. It is also worth noting that the MacBook Air is passively cooled and contains no fan, which can slightly constrain peak performance compared to the MacBook Pro, since the high-end machines have large fans to actively cool the system and push the chips harder. The M2 MacBook Air only supports a single external display. The limitations of the M3, M4, and M4 Pro chips also mean that MacBook Air and MacBook Pro devices configured with these chip support up to two external displays, whereas M4 Max machines support up to four external displays. Memory and Storage The MacBook Air can be configured with up to 24GB of unified memory and up to 2TB of storage, which should be more than enough for the vast majority of users. For those who need even more memory and storage, the MacBook Pro can be configured with significantly more memory and storage than the top-spec MacBook Air. The M4 Pro and M4 Max chips in the MacBook Pro also provide up to 273GB/s and 546GB/s memory bandwidth respectively – an enormous increase over the 100GB/s memory bandwidth with the M2 and M3 models. All models now start with 16GB of memory as standard. Speakers and Microphones The 13-inch MacBook Air has a four-speaker sound system that is surprisingly full and balanced for such a small, slim device. The 15-inch MacBook Air and all of the MacBook Pro models take things to the next level with a six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers for dramatically bigger and deeper audio. Apple also describes the MacBook Pro's speaker system as "high-fidelity," which may be invaluable to users who work in professional audio production or simply listen to a lot of music out-loud. The MacBook Air has a three-mic array with directional beamforming that is perfect for activities like video calls and voice notes. The MacBook Pro has what Apple calls a "studio-quality" three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming. While they are not as good as a dedicated microphone, the MacBook Pro's microphones are impressive and, at a push, are suitable for production purposes like podcasting. Battery Life The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Max chip has the same 18-hour battery life as the MacBook Air, but all other MacBook Pro models offer better battery life. The M4 14-inch and M4 Pro 16-inch models offer up to 24-hour battery life – a significant increase over the MacBook Air. Final Thoughts Overall, the MacBook Air is the best option for casual users, offering an excellent balance of features and performance in a highly portable design. The MacBook Air's $999 starting price is much more affordable compared to the MacBook Pro, and with an education discount or an offer from our Apple Deals Roundup, it is possible to get that price down by at least $100. The additional $600 to get the MacBook Pro likely is not worth it for most ordinary users, and on the contrary, many will prefer the slimmer, lighter design of the MacBook Air and perhaps even its additional color options. Professionals who require larger and more accurate displays, additional ports, more memory and storage, and a very high level of performance should look to the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, and the higher price points of these machines reflects this. The high-end MacBook Pro models are not targeted at everyday consumers, being clearly tailored to creatives and professionals who rely heavily on the capabilities of their machines. As such, these high-end models should only be a go-to option if you are a power-user or professional who can make use of its advanced features. The 16-inch MacBook Pro, in particular, is also potentially a good desktop replacement machine due to its large display. M2 vs. M3 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared 13-Inch vs. 15-Inch MacBook Air Buyer's Guide 14-Inch vs. 16-Inch MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide 2024 Alternatively, if you are considering the $1,299 15-inch MacBook Air, it may be worth paying more to get the M4 MacBook Pro. For just $300 more, the M4 MacBook Pro offers a considerably better Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, a more powerful chip with active cooling, an extra Thunderbolt port, four extra hours of battery life, better speakers and microphones, an HDMI port and SDXC card slot, and more. In fact, if you configure the 15-inch MacBook Air with 512GB of storage to match the M4 MacBook Pro, there is only a $100 between the two machines, so in this instance it is almost always worth getting the more powerful machine, unless maximizing screen size is your only priority.Related Roundups: MacBook Air, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Neutral), MacBook Pro (Buy Now), 13" MacBook Air (Neutral)Related Forums: MacBook Air, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:12 pmApple TV+ workplace comedy ‘Mythic Quest’ returns for season four on January 29th
Apple TV+ on Thursday announced that the fourth season of its hit comedy “Mythic Quest,” hailing from creators Rob McElhenney… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:10 pmFinal Cut Pro 11: Apple Shares List of All New Features and Bug Fixes
Apple on Wednesday released Final Cut Pro 11 for the Mac, with key new features including AI-generated captions, spatial video editing, and a Magnetic Mask tool for isolating people and objects in videos. The update also includes some smaller new features, changes, and bug fixes, as outlined in the full release notes on Apple's website. Many of these features were already outlined in Final Cut Pro 11's release notes on the App Store, but the notes on Apple's website are a little more comprehensive, revealing some specific new keyboard shortcuts and a list of bug fixes. Apple also highlighted some new features in the Final Cut Pro user guide. The full release notes: Final Cut Pro 11.0 includes the following enhancements: Expand your creative freedom with the revolutionary AI-powered Magnetic Mask, and isolate people, objects, and shapes in any footage without a green screen or time-consuming manual rotoscoping (a Mac with Apple silicon recommended). Use Transcribe to Captions to automatically create captions from spoken audio in the timeline with a powerful AI language model built for speed and accuracy (Mac with Apple silicon and macOS Sequoia or later required). Import and edit spatial video clips from Apple Vision Pro or iPhone 15 Pro or later; add titles, color correction, and effects; and share captivating spatial projects that can be viewed on Apple Vision Pro (Mac with Apple silicon required). Edit in the timeline at 90, 100, and 120 fps. Reduce clutter in the browser by automatically hiding original clips when creating synced clips or multicam clips. Speed up your creative flow with new Picture in Picture and Callout effects. Create interesting visual reveals with new Modular transitions. Use Vertical Zoom to Fit to scale clip heights to fit in the timeline. Change the order of vertically stacked clips with a new keyboard shortcut. Quickly navigate clips in list view and edit clip text with a new keyboard shortcut. Increase efficiency with additional new keyboard shortcuts including Rename Clip, Show/Hide Audio Lanes, Expand/Collapse Subroles, Play Half Speed Forward/Reverse, Consolidate Motion Content, Paste Timecode, and Show Horizon. Install third-party Media Extensions to support playback and editing of more video formats (macOS Sequoia or later required). Additional support and bug fixes: Improves performance in timelines that contain a high number of markers. Fixes an issue that caused the alert badge on an event to not disappear after all missing media was relinked. Fixes an issue that caused the Clouds generator to be partially transparent. Fixes an issue that caused the Collapse to Connected Storyline command to trim audio if the audio was leading video. Adds support for exporting uncompressed or ProRes MXF video with 32 kHz audio. Adds support for exporting directly to the Photos library. Updates FCPXML to version 1.13. Final Cut Pro 11 is available now as a free update for existing users of the app. In the U.S., the app remains priced at $299.99 on the Mac App Store for new users. Some of the new features require a Mac with an M1 chip or newer.Tag: Final Cut ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:02 pmUK consumer group files £3B lawsuit against Apple for iCloud ‘abuse’
A UK consumer-advocacy group claims iCloud is an abuse of Apple’s power over iPhone and iPad users. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:01 pmApple Launches Final Cut Pro 11, the First Version Change in 13 Years
Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 this week, marking the first major version change in over a decade for its professional video editing software. The update introduces several AI-powered features, including a new "Magnetic Mask" function that automatically tracks objects through video clips for targeted color grading and effects. The suite now offers on-device automatic caption generation for dialogue tracks and adds support for spatial video editing compatible with Apple Vision Pro. Users can adjust the depth of titles and objects for 3D viewing. The update requires macOS 14.6 and at least 8GB of RAM, with some features exclusive to Apple silicon Macs. Existing Final Cut Pro X users will receive the upgrade at no cost, while new users can purchase the software for $299. Accompanying updates include Final Cut Camera for iPhone, which now supports H.265 HEVC format for Apple Log footage on iPhone 15/16 Pro models, and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1, featuring enhanced automated color grading tools and new creative assets. Projects created on Mac remain incompatible with the iPad version, PetaPixel reports. Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:52 pmMultiple Destination SMS Carrier Maintenance – Orange
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 20:30 - 23:30 PSTNov 14, 07:29 PSTScheduled - The Orange network in Multiple Destination is conducting a planned maintenance from 18 November 2024 at 20:30 PST until 18 November 2024 at 23:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Multiple Destination handsets.03:45 pmMadrid's fifth Apple Store opens November 28
Apple has announced the opening of Apple La Vaguada, in north Madrid, marking the city's fifth store and its first in ten years.Custom wallpaper for the new Apple La Vaguada in Madrid — image credit: AppleJust over a decade on from the opening of its Apple Puerto del Sol store, Apple is adding a new retail location around 10 miles away. The new store is located on the top floor of Madrid's La Vaguada Shopping Center, on the Avenue de Monforte de Lemos.Apple revealed the store with a new Apple Store webpage for it, which says it will open on Friday, November 28, 2024. "Let's do cool things," says the new store page, in translation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:43 pmCloudflare Logs Delays
Nov 14, 15:43 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is observing delays in our processing Cloudflare logs (formerly ELS). We are currently working on a resolution. More updates to follow shortly.03:40 pm'Mythic Quest' season 4 returns to Apple TV+ on January 29
Apple will be bringing back "Mythic Quest" to Apple TV+ for its fourth season in the new year, with spin-off series "Side Quest" to air right after its conclusion.Mythic Quest - Image credit: Apple TV+Arriving over three years after Apple renewed the show, "Mythic Quest" is finally nearing the release of its fourth season. It's also going to bring along its spin-off, renamed "Side Quest" from the original title "Mere Mortals."The main show, "Mythic Quest," will start from January 29 with two new episodes, reports Variety. One new episode will be released every week, until it ends on March 26. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:35 pmGoogle launches new Gemini app on iPhone with Gemini Live
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Mythic Quest is one of the best and longest-running comedies Apple TV+ offers, and new episodes are coming very soon—followed by a new anthology series. Here’s when you can expect Mythic Quest season 4 and more to drop. more…03:27 pmAmazon Takes Up to $129 Off 9th and 10th Gen iPads for Black Friday
Today we're tracking all-time low prices on both the 9th and 10th generation iPad, both of which are available on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi 9th generation iPad for $199.99 in Silver, down from $329.00. This is a match of the record low price on this version of the 2021 tablet. $129 OFF9th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $199.99 Moving to the newer models, Amazon has the 64GB Wi-Fi 10th generation iPad for $299.00 in every color, down from $349.00. You can also get the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $449.00, down from $499.00. $50 OFF10th Gen iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $299.00 Cellular models are also seeing all-time low prices this week. The 64GB Cellular 10th generation iPad has hit $449.00 ($50 off), while the 256GB Cellular model is available for $599.00 ($50 off). 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 forums03:25 pmHere is the best way to use your iPad as a mobile Mac mini display
It seems as though the launch and reception of the new M4 Mac mini has been a hit. The combination of sheer power, the tiny size, and, most importantly, the price point is something we really have not seen before. For under , its something that just cannot be overlooked. But the new form factor has people drooling at the idea of using the Mac mini as a portable computing solution. So the next question is, can you use your iPad as a mobile display for a Mac mini mobile setup? The answer is yes, and there are two ways to do it! more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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