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- 11:49 amChina threatens App Store probe in retaliation for trade tensions
Following the introduction of trade tariffs by the US, China is said to be considering an antitrust investigation into Apple's App Store practices.Tim Cook (left) and Trump (right)The new US trade tariffs ostensibly imposed on China will be paid by US businesses and consumers, not China or any other foreign country. But they mean higher prices for Americans, which will mean a decrease in sales, so China has been announcing retaliatory measures.According to Bloomberg, those measures may now also include China launching an investigation into Apple's App Store fees and practices. This is despite the country having already investigated the App Store and concluding in May 2024 that Apple was not abusing its market position. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:44 amHow to recover a forgotten Mac password
Macworld Apple’s macOS is a secure operating system, and at the heart of its security is your password: you will need your password whenever you install new software or make changes to macOS via System Settings (known as System Preferences pre-macOS Ventura); you’ll need it when logging in to you Mac (even if you log into your Mac with an Apple Watch, and even if you use Touch ID to unlock your Mac you’ll still need to enter your password when your Mac starts up. Sometimes you’ll even need your password when deleting files. But what do you do if you’ve lost or forgotten the password, or it doesn’t work? Maybe you inherited or bought the Mac secondhand and you don’t know the password. Don’t panic. In this article we’re going to look at how to recover and reset a lost Mac password. On a related note, if your Mac is asking you for your iCloud login, or Apple ID, then read about what to do if you forget your Apple ID password. We also have How to find a password on a Mac and tips to make your passwords even stronger. 1. View the password hint Foundry If you are lucky your Mac’s password has been set up with a hint and you can view this on the log in screen. You need to be in the log in screen to be able to access this option–just waking your Mac from sleep will not display the ? icon that you need to click on, you need to restart your Mac. Restart your Mac. When you are on the log in screen select the user you wish to log in as. You should see a ? beside the Enter Password field. Click on the ? and you might see a password hint. If this helps you fix the problem excellent. If not we have more ideas below. 2. Change the password from another account Foundry Do you share the Mac with another person and do they have their own account? Is there an administrator who looks after your work Mac? An IT guy (or girl) who might be able to log on? Or do you have a different user account on the Mac that you do know the password to? The only problem here is that if the other user doesn’t have Admin rights on the Mac they will not be able to change the password for you. If you know (or can find out) the password to another account for the Mac you can use this account to reset your password. Follow these steps to reset your Mac password from another account. Note the process is a little different depending on which version of macOS you are using. In Ventura and later Either restart the Mac, or if it is logged in click on the Apple logo and choose Log Out [name]. Select the account you do know the password to. Enter the password for that account. Open System Settings > Users & Groups. Click on the i beside the account you’ve forgotten the password for. Click Reset Password. Enter the password you are logged in with. Add a new password and verify it. Add a Password hint (so that it doesn’t get forgotten again). Click Change Password. In Monterey or older Either restart the Mac, or if it is logged in click on the Apple logo and choose Log Out [name]. Select the account you do know the password to. Enter the password for that account. In Monterey or older open System Preferences > Users & Groups. In Monterey or older click the lock icon in the bottom left of the window and enter the password again. Select the account you’ve forgotten the password for in the sidebar. Click Reset Password. Fill in the New password, Verify and Password hint fields. Click Change Password. You have now changed the password for that account, and you can log into that account using the new password. Note that this doesn’t change the password for the Keychain and you will be asked when you log into the account if you want to update the keychain password. To do this you’ll need the old password (which you have forgotten) so you’ll have to click Create New Keychain. 3. Reset your password using Recovery Assistant and your Apple ID Foundry When you start up your Mac and select the user you wish to log in as you should see a ? beside the Enter Password field. Click on the ? and you might see a password hint (as we detailed above). Below the password hint you should see the option to “Restart and show password reset options”. If you click on this your Mac will restart with Recovery Assistant open. Follow the steps below to reset your password. When you are on the log in screen click on the ? beside the Enter Password box. Click on Restart and show password reset options. Your Mac will restart in the Recovery assistant. Enter your Apple ID email address. Click on Next. Enter your Apple ID password. You will now get an alert on another Apple product that is signed into your Apple ID. Approve the fact that there has been a login attempt (even if the alert says it happened in a completely different part of the country). You will now see a six number code appear on your device, you should enter this on the the Mac you are trying to log in to. Select the user you want to reset the password for. Click on Next. Enter a new password and then verify it. Add a password hint so that you don’t forget it again (but make sure that someone else couldn’t easily guess it!) If you don’t see the ? this could be because you haven’t started up your Mac from off–so switch the Mac off and turn it on again. If you still don’t see the ? and Recovery Assistant option at start up move to the next step. 4. Use Recovery mode, Terminal and your Apple ID to reset your password Foundry If you didn’t see the option to “restart and show password reset options” detailed above, you can still enter the Recovery mode and use the Recovery Assistant to change your password. The process will depend on whether you have a Mac powered by an Intel processor or one that uses one of Apple’s M-series chips, such as the M1 or M2 or later. On a M-series Mac: Restart the Mac and press and hold the power button until you see the startup options. Click on Options > Continue. On an Intel Mac: Restart the Mac and press and hold Command and R until the Apple logo appears. See How to use Recovery mode on a Mac. Once in Recovery you can change the password for the Mac, even if you don’t know the password. You just need to know your Apple ID and password. In macOS Recovery either choose a user you know the password for, or click on Forgot all passwords. Now enter your Apple ID email and click on Next. Enter your Apple ID password and click Next. If all is good you will see Authentication successful. You now need to click on Exit to Recovery. When you get the the Recovery screen you don’t want any of the options presented to you, such as Restore from Time Machine and Reinstall macOS. Instead click on Utilities in the menu at the top of the screen. Click on Terminal. In Terminal type resetpassword Click on Return. Now the Reset Password options will open on the screen. Choose I forgot my password. Click on Next. Now sign in with your Apple ID email and password. You will see a warning that someone is using your Apple ID flash up on your other Apple devices, approve this and then you will see a six number code. Enter the six number code on the Mac. Choose the user you wish to reset the password for. After you have entered the new password and a hint you can restart your Mac. 5. Use your recovery key to reset your password Apple If your drive is encrypted (either by you or your employer) through FileVault, you will see an option to reset your password using your recovery key. You will of course need that recovery key – which is a string of letters and numbers – so hopefully you haven’t lost it. If you have FileVault set up with a recovery key when you restart your Mac you will see Enter your FileVault recovery key as an option. “Reset it using your recovery key” to use the drive’s recovery key to reset your login password. If you can’t find your FileVault recovery key this may help: How to find your FileVault recovery key in macOS. How to make a Mac password hint appear Now you know your password you might want to make sure that a password hint appears if you forget your password again. Follow these steps to set up a hint: In Ventura or later: Go to System Settings. Scroll down to Users & Groups. Click on the i beside the user’s name. Click on Change Password. Enter the old password and then a new password, and verify that. Add a password hint that makes sense to you but won’t be easily guessed by someone else. In Monterey or older: Open System Preferences. Click on Users & Groups. Click on the lock and enter your password. Click on Login Options. Tick the box that says show password hints. If there is no tip set up click on the user. Click on Change Password. Enter the old password and then a new password, and verify that. Add a password hint that makes sense to you but won’t be easily guessed by someone else. Foundry How to save your passwords so that you don’t forget them A good option is to create secure passwords and save them using a Password Manager such as LastPass or 1Password, which are included in our round up of the Best Password Managers for Mac. You will need to remember your master password as that’s how the password manager is kept secure, but you can look for any other password you use – so you could store your Mac password this way. Apple also offers it’s own Passwords app that stores your passwords – but unfortunately it won’t store the password to your Mac. Apple’s Passwords app can be helpful if you have forgotten your Apple ID though. On an iPhone open the Passwords app search for Apple and you should see one or more Apple ID usernames. Tap on these to find one with a recent date and hopefully that will be the one you are after. Prior to iOS 18 this required iCloud Keychain. So open Settings, find Passwords and search for Apple as above. How to stop someone else resetting your Mac password Now you know how to reset your password you may be worried that if you can use Recovery Mode to reset the password, someone else could do the same thing – and once a person has got access to your Mac, you’ve usually lost control over it. There are some steps you can take to protect your data, though. The best way to protect your data is to turn on FileVault encryption. This encrypts the contents of your Mac, and the Password Reset utility will not show until you unlock it with Disk Utility. When you set up FileVault you can choose to receive a Recovery Key (which you should print out) or you can tie it to your Apple ID. Beware that if you forget or you lose these your data will be lost forever. To turn FileVault on follow these steps (slightly different depending on the macOS version). In Ventura or later: Go to System Settings. Click on Privacy & Security. Scroll down to FileVault. Click on Turn On… Choose Allow my iCloud account to unlock my disk, or Create a recovery key and do not use my iCloud account. We advise using iCloud due to the risk of losing the recovery key. Click on Continue. In Monterey or older: Open System Preferences. Go to Security & Privacy. Click on FileVault. Click the lock and enter your password. Choose Allow my iCloud account to unlock my disk, or Create a recovery key and do not use my iCloud account. We advise using iCloud due to the risk of losing the recovery key. Click on Continue.11:40 amThreads Now Lets You Share Custom Feeds – Here's How
Threads is rolling out the ability for users to share custom feeds they've made, the social media platform announced on Tuesday. "Shared feeds are a new way for you to connect with people around similar interests and find profiles and conversations that are relevant to you," said the Meta-owned company in a newsroom post. The change means that users will be able to explore public feeds under a new Feeds tab on profiles, and pin feeds they like for quick access to their favorite people and topics. Before custom feeds can be shared, they must be made public. This can be done by tapping and holding a feed, selecting "Edit feeds," and then toggling on the switch next to "Public feed." Once that's done, you can share the custom feed in the following way: Tap and hold the feed you've created at the top of the Threads app, then tap "Edit feeds." Next, tap "View feed," and then either use the quote icon to post a preview of the feed, or use the "Share feed" button to send the feed as a link or direct message. Threads first rolled out custom feeds in November. Note that the ability to share custom feeds is still in the process of rolling out, so you may not see it immediately, depending on your location. Tag: ThreadsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:30 amLet’s talk about ASO, is this even accepted?
So it has been great to hear some recent stories from devs mentioning their success in the App Store and looking for some common reasons beyond the quality of the apps it seems marketing and App Store Optimisation seems a common topic, so would be great to have a thread just about the marketing aspects, […]11:15 amApple’s new app Invites copycat criticism
Macworld Apple on Tuesday introduced a new app called Invites that lets users create custom invitations and share them with family and friends along with photo albums and playlists. But while the app might have been a surprise, it wasn’t a pleasant one for everyone. Over on X, event app Partiful posted a screenshot of section 4.1(a) of the App Review Guidelines, which refers to Copycats. The section reads, “ Come up with your own ideas. We know you have them, so make yours come to life. Don’t simply copy the latest popular app on the App Store, or make some minor changes to another app’s name or UI and pass it off as your own. In addition to risking an intellectual property infringement claim, it makes the App Store harder to navigate and just isn’t fair to your fellow developers.” The screenshot is a thinly veiled shot at Apple Invites’ somewhat derivative concept and interface. Partiful was a 2024 finalist for Apple’s Cultural Impact award, so it was clearly on its radar. While there are differences, it’s hard not to see distinct similarities between the Apple Invites and Partiful interfaces. Of course, Apple is no stranger to copycat cries. Over the years, the concept of “Sherlocking” has become something of an annual tradition, as Apple releases another app, service, or feature that makes some standalone apps irrelevant. The term gets its name from Apple’s Sherlock 3 app introduced with Mac OS X Jaguar, which all but made the popular Watson app irrelevant with a similar feature set. In a reply to Partiful’s post, Sunshine app founder and former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer chimed in with similar claims: “At @sunshine, we also took a look at these guidelines today. Gen AI invites and integrated photo sharing, hmm…” These accusations are unlikely to matter as even Apple’s developer guidelines don’t explicitly ban copying and iPhone users will gravitate toward the app due to its integration with Photos and Apple Music. Apple Invites is a free app for the iPhone, but to unlock event creation you need to subscribe to iCloud+, which starts at $0.99 a month.11:10 amSMS Delivery Failures to Subset of Twilio Numbers in Croatia
Feb 5, 03:10 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures sending to Subset of Twilio numbers in Croatia. 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.11:05 amWhatsApp Users Can Now Send Images and Voice Messages to ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced a couple of new ChatGPT features for WhatsApp users, adding support for voice messages and image-based interactions when communicated with the chat bot via the Meta-owned chat platform. Users can now send voice messages or upload images directly in their WhatsApp conversations with the AI assistant, said OpenAI in a post on Twitter (X), although ChatGPT will continue to respond exclusively to WhatsApp users through text. To access ChatGPT on WhatsApp, you'll need to add the number 1-800-CHAT-GPT (1-800-242-8478) to your contacts. The service then functions similarly to the web-based ChatGPT, but with the convenience of the WhatsApp interface. The expansion builds upon the initial WhatsApp integration launched in December 2024, which was limited to text-based interactions. OpenAI also plans to introduce account linking functionality that will allow users to connect their existing ChatGPT accounts — whether Free, Plus, or Pro — where they can keep tabs on their chat history and get more usage out of the service in Meta's app. 1-800-ChatGPT WhatsApp Updates- You can now upload images when asking a question- You can talk to ChatGPT using voice messages- And coming soon, you can link your ChatGPT account (Free, Plus, Pro) for more usage— OpenAI (@OpenAI) February 5, 2025 Any US phone number can contact ChatGPT and get 15 minutes of response time for free without an OpenAI account, but downloading the app and creating an account allows for additional call time.Tags: ChatGPT, WhatsAppThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:53 amOn device AI model?
So I am aware of many apps these days using OpenAI APIs within their apps for tailored sectors, from image generation to analysis etc… my question is given deepseek r1 being an open source model that can run in a Mac locally, did anybody found a way to run it within their app on iOS, […]10:43 amWrote a python program to quickly translate a string catalog into any specified languages (tested with de and fr) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWrote a python program to quickly translate a string catalog into any specified languages (tested with de and fr)
#This script was created to translate a JSON string catalog for Steptastic #If you like it please consider checking it out: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/steptastic/id6477454001 # which will show the resulting translated catalog in use 🙂 """ USAGE: – save your string catalog with the name stringCatalog.json in the same folder as this script – run, and enter […]10:43 amI built a tool that lets you create, test and update mobile app onboardings remotely – what do you think? Right now it works with /IOS/Android/Flutter | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built a tool that lets you create, test and update mobile app onboardings remotely – what do you think? Right now it works with /IOS/Android/Flutter
submitted by /u/ekinsdrow [link] [comments]10:32 amApple Faces Potential App Store Antitrust Probe in China
Apple could be facing a potential Chinese antitrust investigation into its App Store policies and developer fees, reports Bloomberg. China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is said to have been critically examining Apple's practices and holding discussions with the company since last year, specifically about its 30% commission on in-app purchases and restrictions on external payment services, according to the outlet's sources. Chinese regulators are said to be particularly focused on whether Apple's fees for local developers are unreasonably high. They're also examining if the company's prohibition of third-party app stores and payment methods stifles competition and negatively impacts Chinese consumers. "If Apple resists making changes, the government may launch a formal investigation," Bloomberg's sources said. The conversations are said to stem from long-running disputes between Apple and developers such as Tencent and ByteDance. A report in August said Apple had been putting pressure on them to make significant changes to two of China's most popular apps in order to remove loopholes that circumvent Apple's typical 30% commission. The regulatory scrutiny comes at a time of escalating tensions between the United States and China. Just this week, SAMR announced a formal investigation into Google's practices moments after new US tariffs on Chinese goods took effect. Apple's position in China is particularly delicate. The country serves as the primary manufacturing base for iPhones and is Apple's largest market outside the United States. It's also having to compete with increasingly confident local rivals like Huawei, with Apple reporting an 11% decline in revenue from China over the holiday quarter. Apple is no stranger to regulatory scrutiny and has already had to implement a series of changes to avoid fines and other penalties elsewhere, including revamping its store practices in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Tags: App Store, ChinaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:30 amApple needs to re-discover its weird side
Macworld Over the last couple of decades, Apple has solidified its place at the top of the technology world. Dominant products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad have made the company a household name, which in turn has elevated the profile of even its more modest businesses, like the Mac and the Apple TV. Apple has gotten the production of its devices down to a science, and while it’s hard to argue that it hasn’t been wildly successful, it seems as though that success should afford it some opportunities to make things that are, well…less successful. (And no, I’m not talking about the Vision Pro.) As Apple basks in its superstardom, something has gotten lost: the weird and wacky Apple. The Apple that is willing to take chances on products that won’t (and maybe never will) set the world on fire, but that might still find a viable home amongst its hundreds of millions of customers. Fortunately, there are some indications that the company may indeed be open to taking some of these risks, possibly even sooner than we think. Home is where your smarts are One area that Apple has only partly explored is the smart home. Yes, Apple’s history with HomeKit stretches back more than a decade, but the company has never really put its money where its ambitions are. The HomePod is the company’s only real smart home device, and while it’s fine for what it is, it doesn’t really show off what the smart home is capable of. Apple has been reported as investigating creating smart home products, such as a security camera.Christopher Phin Recent reports, however, suggest that Apple may finally be diving headfirst into this category, possibly introducing a smart doorbell or a home security camera. While these aren’t necessarily the smart home devices that I’d most like to see, I do appreciate that Apple has identified a couple of places where it feels like it could make a real difference. I’ve long thought that if the company wants to really drive smart home adoption, it should build its own hardware, but it was always hard to see Apple entering commoditized categories like smart bulbs or smart switches. Video, on the other hand, makes sense. Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video, first introduced in 2019, offers real advantages over many of the company’s competitors, such as end-to-end encryption, support across all of Apple’s platforms, and easy sharing with family. It even includes unlimited footage for a specified number of cameras, depending on which iCloud storage plan you use. But third-party implementations of this feature have often felt buggy and unreliable; arguably the best way for Apple to improve HomeKit Secure Video is to have to use it too. I’d love to see a device like this used as a real Continuity Camera, too, as my colleague Jason Snell recently suggested. As it is, Continuity Camera is a great feature that makes video chats easy and high quality, hampered only by requiring you to give up access to your phone, something a small standalone device could do quite well. You’re in command Speaking of the home, Apple’s rumored smart speaker with a screen project–which could debut sometime this year–is another example of the company trying something a little different. This will almost certainly never be a barn-burner, as it appeals predominantly to those who already own and use smart home tech, a self-selecting customer base, for sure. The HomePod started to scratch that itch, and while that product line has had it successes, it’s been hampered by an overpriced initial offering and the continued unreliability of Siri, something that Apple Intelligence might be poised to help correct. But, ultimately, what makes this an ideal category for Apple is that while competitors have attempted this, there’s no clear winner yet. Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub may have paved the way, but neither of them has proved to be a huge success, and the lack of in-depth integration with Apple’s ecosystems prevents them from delivering the kind of experience that the company’s customers tend to want. Add in the huge number of hobbyist projects that have flirted with bringing your data into a screen you can place around your house–Tidbyt, TRMNL, LaMetric TIME–and it’s clear there’s an appetite for this functionality, even if nobody has quite cracked it yet. Smart glasses are half-full A recent report from Bloomberg suggested that Apple had ended the development of a project to build smart glasses that could connect to a Mac. Given what seem to be fundamental limitations with that specific device (requiring a Mac, for example), that decision hardly seems unreasonable. But it does open the question of what more Apple could be doing in the wearable market. The Apple Watch and AirPods have been reasonably big hits, but surely they aren’t the only options for devices that customers might want to wear. Apple seems to be moving towards smart glasses, but the technology to deliver their idea of the future clearly isn’t ready yet. Meta’s Ray-Bands seem like the type of product Apple could make and be successful with.Jim Martin / Foundry Still, there are other options in that area too: smart rings, wearable fitness bands, and other forms of smart glasses, like Meta’s Ray-Bans, have all proved to have some degree of following, and all of them would seem to be well within Apple’s capability. Would it kill the company to take a couple of flyers on other products, especially when the benefits would accrue not only to this category but also likely to Apple’s Services division and overall bottom line? In fact, one interesting thing linking a lot of these products together: they all fall within the confines of the category on Apple’s balance sheet entitled “Wearables, Home and Accessories.” Which makes sense: among other things, that means they don’t have to be broken out into individual profit & loss statements (externally, at least). It’s the perfect place for Apple to play with products without subjecting them to the weight of the expectations placed on the iPhone, Mac, or iPad.10:15 amApple repairs possible Replicator bug in macOS Sequoia 15.3 update, eases path for third-party utilities to create bootable backup volumes | PowerPageApple repairs possible Replicator bug in macOS Sequoia 15.3 update, eases path for third-party utilities to create bootable backup volumes
Apple seems to be getting closer to fixing a bug that allows for third-party utilities to create bootable backup volumes. Per SuperDuper! developer Dave Nainan, Apple’s recently-released macOS Sequoia 15.3 has corrected a problem that saw the SuperDuper! backup utility fail at a particular step in making a bootable copy of a drive. Nanian reported […] Source10:00 amApple raises monthly AppleCare+ plan prices for iPhone owners within the United States
It’s not a huge price increase, but your AppleCare+ subscription price for your iPhone just went up. Apple increased the price of the warranty plan for all iPhone models in the United States this week by 50 cents per month. Standard AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16 models is now priced at $10.49 per month, for […] Source09:35 amSwiftPolling: a lightweight, Swift 6 compatible polling utility with multiple polling strategies. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSwiftPolling: a lightweight, Swift 6 compatible polling utility with multiple polling strategies.
Hey guys, I'd like to introduce my first open source lib for Swift. It's a tiny polling utility with multiple strategies such as linear polling, exponential and the option to create your own. I'd love to hear what you think https://github.com/yosi199/SwiftPolling submitted by /u/yosi199 [link] [comments]09:13 amSMS Delivery Delays to Airtel for Multiple Destination
Feb 5, 01:13 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to SMS Delivery to Airtel for Multiple Destination. 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.Destination Affected: (Malawi | Bangladesh | Chad | India | Sudan | Kenya | Tanzania | Madagascar| Niger | Nabon | Sri Lanka | Togo)Feb 5, 00:54 PSTInvestigating - We've become aware of a potential issue with SMS Delivery to Airtel for Multiple Destination. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.DestinationChad Congo (Democratic Republic)GabonIndiaKenya08:00 amIf you’re ready to get all your shopping done in one place, join BJ’s
Macworld You want the best prices for groceries, home decor, and other necessities, but that usually means you’re hitting multiple shops. Does it feel like you spend more time on the road than you should? Join BJ’s Wholesale Club to enjoy one-stop shopping and find the savings you’ve been looking for. You’ll need to join as a member to shop, but you can join for one year with The Club Card for $20—and it comes with Easy Renewal® and a $20 reward after you spend $60 in 30 days. BJ’s has a whole lot to offer, so try not to leave with the entire store. You can find farm-fresh produce (some are locally grown), meats, deli, baked goods, and frozen goods. You could save 25% on what you’d normally buy at a regular supermarket. If you have some room in your cart, take a peek into BJ’s aisles of household staples, garage essentials, electronics, decor, and more. Skip the checkout line using the BJ’s mobile app to scan your items and pay. Or, you can order online and select curbside pickup to restock without setting foot in BJ’s. Don’t forget to swing by BJ’s Gas on the way out to fuel your car for less without making another pitstop. Locations may vary, but there may be a station at a BJ’s Wholesale Club near you. Discover incredible value and one-stop shopping by grabbing this one-year BJ’s The Club Card Membership with Easy Renewal® for $20. $20 for a 1-year The Club Card Membership with BJ’s Easy Renewal® Only $20 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change.07:52 amApple’s Digital Services Act Compliance and free apps for home appliances | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApple’s Digital Services Act Compliance and free apps for home appliances
Hi all, I know that similar questions have been asked and I'm "a little" late to the party, but I have a question about Apple's DSA Compliance. We are a company stationed in EU and our primary business are not apps, but a totally different field. We are offering free apps if you buy a […]07:17 amSMS Delivery Delays to Airtel in Nigeria
Feb 4, 23:17 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . 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.06:52 amTaskRouter scheduled maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 11, 20:00 - 21:00 PSTFeb 4, 22:28 PSTScheduled - We will be performing a brief TaskRouter database update in the US1 region, specifically adding a new column to an existing table. This update is expected to be completed in less than a minute and should not affect your service.Monitoring: Our team will closely watch the system's performance during and after the update to ensure everything runs smoothly.Contingency Plan: In the unlikely event of any issues, we are prepared to revert the changes immediately.06:52 amThailand Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 5, 17:30 - 18:30 PSTFeb 4, 22:28 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Thailand is conducting a planned maintenance from 05 February 2025 at 17:30 PST until 05 February 2025 at 18:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures from and to Twilio Thailand phone numbers.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.06:51 amProper post_build script in xcode for Firebase Crashlytics?
I am trying to properly automatizate Get started with Firebase Crashlytics step 4C and 4D. when it set manualy, it shall look like this: so, what I tried is: set(DWARF_DSYM_FOLDER_PATH "${DWARF_DSYM_FOLDER_PATH}/${DWARF_DSYM_FILE_NAME}") set(DWARF_DSYM_FILE "${DWARF_DSYM_FOLDER_PATH}/Contents/Resources/DWARF/${PRODUCT_NAME}") set(INFO_PLIST "${DWARF_DSYM_FOLDER_PATH}/Contents/Info.plist") set(GOOGLE_SERVICE_INFO_PLIST "$(TARGET_BUILD_DIR)/$(UNLOCALIZED_RESOURCES_FOLDER_PATH)/GoogleService-Info.plist") set(EXECUTABLE_PATH "$(TARGET_BUILD_DIR)/$(EXECUTABLE_PATH)") add_custom_command( TARGET ${TARGET_NAME} POST_BUILD COMMAND /bin/sh -c "${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/../../extralibs/firebase_ios_sdk/FirebaseCrashlytics/run" COMMENT "iOS: Processing and uploading dSYM files to Crashlytics" DEPENDS ${DWARF_DSYM_FOLDER_PATH} ${DWARF_DSYM_FILE} ${INFO_PLIST} ${GOOGLE_SERVICE_INFO_PLIST} ${EXECUTABLE_PATH} ) the link to Crashlytics/run is fine, cmake had an issue with variable “${BUILD_DIR%/Build/*}” but I have expected this. but all what it does instead is: from here you can see in red color all differences… some of them might not make anything bad realy, but some do (as the post_script at the end doesnt work) Is the another way for me to achieve automatizating the post_script from the link I posted? Thank you gurus!06:47 amSMS Delivery Delays to Tigo Network in Honduras
Feb 4, 22:47 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing MMS/SMS delivery delays when sending messages to . 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.06:24 amAppleCare+ for iPhone is now more expensive in the US
Apple is raising AppleCare+ prices for iPhones by 50 cents in the US, as it moves to only offer monthly or annual plans in its retail stores. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:22 amPhilippines SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 5, 08:00 - 08:55 PSTFeb 4, 22:20 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the Philippines is conducting an emergency maintenance from 05 February 2025 at 08:00 PST until 05 February 2025 at 08:55 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Philippines handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.06:21 amIssue with Studio ending and deleting the executions
Feb 4, 22:21 PSTMonitoring - Issue with Studio not able to end and delete the executions is resolved and Studio operating normally as of 22:13 PM PT. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We’ll provide another update in 30 minutes or as soon as more information becomes availableFeb 4, 21:54 PSTInvestigating - As of 21:19 PM PT, Studio has issues with ending and deleting the executions. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available06:09 amBots Now Dominate the Web, and That’s a Problem Copy
Nearly half the traffic on the internet is generated by automated entities called bots, and a large portion of them pose threats to consumers and businesses on the web. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.05:07 amSMS delivery delays to Smart Axiata/Hello Network in Cambodia, specifically affecting pre-registered sender IDs | TwilioSMS delivery delays to Smart Axiata/Hello Network in Cambodia, specifically affecting pre-registered sender IDs
Feb 4, 21:07 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . 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.05:01 amSMS Delivery Delays to Robi/Axiata Network in Bangladesh
Feb 4, 21:01 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.04:39 amSMS Delivery Delays to XL Axiata Network in Indonesia
Feb 4, 20:39 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.04:28 amSMS Delivery Delays to Orange / Altice in Dominican Republic
Feb 4, 20:28 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.04:09 amConnectivity Issue – DE-FRA-2 (Frankfurt 2)
Feb 5, 04:09 UTCMonitoring - Between 03:22 UTC and 03:52 UTC on February 5, 2025, our DE-FRA-2 (Frankfurt 2) data center experienced a network disruption that may have affected connectivity for some customers. Instances remained powered on and running locally during this period. Our team identified the issue and implemented a resolution, restoring normal network operations at 03:57 UTC. We will be monitoring this to ensure that it remains stable. If you are still experiencing issues, please open a Support ticket for assistance.04:00 amHow to install and use the beta VirtualBox for Apple Silicon Macs
VirtualBox is now available for Apple Silicon-based Macs, although with spotty x86 support. Here's how to use it.Oracle's VirtualBox emulator now runs on Apple Silicon Macs.Oracle's VirtualBox emulator is a free app which allows you to run other OS'es on your Mac, PC, or Linux computer. Until this past August VirtualBox only ran on Intel x86-based Macs.Now a "work in progress" Apple Silicon version of VirtualBox is available for download from the VirtualBox website. Continue Reading on AppleInsider03:56 amGame distribution on the App Store in Vietnam
Does anyone have experience getting a game license for Vietnam distribution? It looks like every developer will need a game license. Here's a post apple made on their website: https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=06h4gf33 submitted by /u/ksylvestre [link] [comments]03:49 amSMS Delivery Delays To a subset of Twilio Australia Phone Numbers
Feb 4, 19:30 PSTInvestigating - We've become aware of a potential issue with Multiple Binds Down Twilio US & Twilio Sweden Providers. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.03:45 amSMS Delivery Delays to Telefonica Network in Chile
Feb 4, 19:45 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . 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.03:43 amHow to migrate unversioned schema to a versioned schema in swift data?
Been trying for the past couple of days Is there any hope besides losing data for users? And how do you do that? submitted by /u/kapiteh [link] [comments]02:49 amHow to run onnxruntime on on-device GPU?
I have a small 2mb voice activity detector onnx model, but it takes 100% of cpu while running. Is it limitation of apple devices? I’m wondering why AI on-device still sucks on iphone submitted by /u/monkeyantho [link] [comments]02:33 amApple Pencil Sensor Data – Dead Reckoning
I am working on a project to help people with disabilities brush their teeth better. It occurred to me that an Apple Pencil would fit in the stem of a toothbrush and has the the necessary sensors to determine brushing pressure. The raw sensor data could potentially even be used to track the location of […]01:50 amLooking for collaborators on GitHub.
I have more than 2 years coding experience with Swift and built and released Well Spotted, a safari and wildlife-spotting iOS app. I would like to start contributing to some open source projects, starting off doing what I already know: UIKit MVVM SwiftUI Combine StoreKit If you or someone you know feels that I would […]01:27 amCardiobot health app gets new Activity Coaching and interactive charts
CardioBot is a health companion app for iPhone and Apple Watch that shows users how they can live a healthier life. The app has now been updated with new features, including “Activity Coaching” and fully interactive graphics. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the update. more…01:23 amIt’s another private API?
https://preview.redd.it/ros7giuy28he1.jpg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd9e5fde029aeecfcb9313ab118c4ada1dfc81cd I've noticed that when you long-press lyrics in Apple Music, you can share the lyrics to Instagram or iMessage, and they both generate beautiful lyric cards featuring gradient backgrounds and lyric content. Since Instagram has implemented this, there must be a way to do it. Is this another private API? submitted by […]01:22 amUnited States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 10, 22:00 PST - Feb 11, 03:00 PSTFeb 4, 16:55 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 February 2025 at 22:00 PST until 11 February 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets.12:55 amAppleCare+ for iPhone just got a little more expensive
Macworld Apple is making its AppleCare+ extended warranty plan a little more expensive for some users. For all current models in the United States, Apple is raising the monthly subscription price by 50 cents. That means the monthly cost of standard AppleCare+ for an iPhone 16 is now $8.49 instead of $7.99. The price increase applies to all current iPhone models and to both AppleCare+ and AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss. AppleCare+ provides repairs for up to 2 incidents of theft or loss coverage every 12 months for a deductible (Screen or back glass damage, $29; other accidental damage, $99). What’s more, Apple seems to be encouraging consumers to pay this monthly fee more often. While you can still buy the standard full up-front 2 years of AppleCare+ coverage at the point of purchase if you buy online, the same is not true of retail purchases. As reported by Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, the company will no longer allow the up-front 2-year purchase option at retail or in the AppleCare menu option on the iPhone itself. Gurman says Apple Store employees have been instructed to tell customers the change is “designed to lower upfront costs and prevent future gaps in coverage.” What’s more, they are instructed to push the pricier Theft & Loss version of AppleCare+, which provides a replacement iPhone for $149 and costs as much as $13.99 a month depending on the iPhone model. Note that the price increase for AppleCare+ appears to only apply to iPhones, and not yet to other Apple products. The monthly cost of AppleCare+ for the Mac ranges from $6.49 to $17.99 a month, while the iPad costs between $3.49 and $8.49 depending on the model.12:27 amValidation failure using location and Healthkit
Hi all – I have a watchOS app that I am adding both HealthKit and GPS feature for the workout session. I have got the following validation errors that I have been investigating but to no avail: Unsupported Key. The Info.plist of bundle Watch App may not contain the UIRequiredDeviceCapabilities key. (ID: b71f434d-df43-434c-b6d1-1f533afd68fc) Invalid Info.plist […]12:22 amAfghanistan SMS Carrier Maintenance – AWCC
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 6, 07:00 - 09:00 PSTFeb 4, 16:02 PSTScheduled - The AWCC network in Afghanistan is conducting a planned maintenance from 06 February 2025 at 07:00 PST until 06 February 2025 at 09:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to AWCC Afghanistan handsets.12:22 amUnited States and Canada Twilio SMS/MMS Maintenance Activity
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 5, 20:00 PST - Feb 6, 00:00 PSTFeb 4, 16:06 PSTScheduled - Twilio will be performing a planned maintenance activity from 05 February, 2025 at 20:00 PST until 06 February, 2025 at 00:00 PST. During the Maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from US and Canada Network Subscribers over a subset of Toll-Free, Long Code and Short Code Numbers.12:10 amApple Announces 'Invites' App, Raises AppleCare+ Subscription Prices For iPhone
Apple has announced Apple Invites, a new iPhone app designed to help you manage your social life. Engadget reports: The idea behind Apple Invites is that you can create and share custom invitations for any event or occasion. You can use your own photos or backgrounds in the app as an image for the invite. Image Playground is built into Invites and you can use that to generate an images for the invitation instead. Other Apple Intelligence features such as Writing Tools are baked in as well, in case you need a hand to craft the right message for your invitation. The tech giant also said it was increasing AppleCare+ subscription prices for the iPhone, "raising the cost by 50 cents for all models in the United States," according to MacRumors. From the report: Standard AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16 models is now priced at $10.49 per month, for example, up from the prior $9.99 per month price. The 50 cent price increase applies to all available AppleCare+ plans for Apple's current iPhone lineup, and it includes both the standard plan and the Theft and Loss plan. The two-year AppleCare+ subscription prices have not changed, nor have the service fees and deductibles. The increased prices are only applicable when paying for AppleCare+ on a monthly basis. Apple has not raised the prices of AppleCare+ subscription plans for the iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. Read more of this story at Slashdot.12:03 amSonos Plans to Launch Apple TV-Like Streaming Box
Sonos is developing a high-end streaming set-top box that's expected to launch this year, reports The Verge. While any set-top box will compete with the Apple TV, Sonos plans to price its upcoming device at $200 to $400, which would make it notably more expensive than the Apple TV. According to The Verge, the hardware is a nondescript black box that's slightly thicker than a deck of cards, with an included remote control. It'll run a version of Android, but Sonos has developed a "beautiful" interface. The set-top box will offer content from Netflix, Max, Disney Plus, and other streaming services in a unified software experience that supports universal search. Sonos is said to be aiming to reduce the fragmentation of the streaming ecosystem, and the set-top box will be equipped with Sonos Voice Control. Apple has tried to do something similar, and Siri is able to provide content suggestions from a range of services. Sonos' set-top box will double as an HDMI switch and it has HDMI ports with passthrough functionality. Users will be able to plug in gaming consoles, soundbars, and other devices. The device solves a latency problem that has long annoyed Sonos, and it will prevent TVs from experiencing audio sync delays with Sonos-branded soundbars. For Sonos users who have Sonos speakers but not a soundbar, the set-top box will allow for the configuration of a surround sound system with Sonos devices. It will also support Wi-Fi 7 and offer gigabit ethernet. Sonos struggled in 2024 after a disastrous app launch that ultimately led to Sonos CEO Patrick Spence stepping down, so the company needs a win in 2025 to restore its reputation. Sonos did not have much luck with its Sonos Ace headphones that came out around the time the app was refreshed, but the Arc Ultra Soundbar that launched late last year received better reviews.Tag: SonosThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsTuesday February 0411:52 pmSenegal SMS Carrier Maintenance – Expresso
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 6, 07:00 - 09:00 PSTFeb 4, 15:29 PSTScheduled - The Expresso network in Senegal is conducting a planned maintenance from 06 February 2025 at 07:00 PST until 06 February 2025 at 09:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Expresso Senegal handsets.11:37 pm'Doom' can even be played on Apple's Lightning to HDMI adapter
Developers and enthusiasts continue to find new ways of running Doom on increasingly unusual hardware, the latest of which is an Apple HDMI adapter cable.Doom can run on an Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter.In a video uploaded on February 2, first shared by MacRumors, developer nyan_satan showed off a port of the classic video game Doom running on Apple's Lightning to HDMI adapter. The YouTuber is known for their work in creating tools and dual-booting different versions of iOS.This is only possible because the Lightning to HDMI adapter features a dedicated system-on-chip with a processor inside. It also runs a basic version of iOS, stripped down to only the most basic of features, allowing the dongle to process video signals but not much else. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:28 pmNomad Launches Universal Cable That Can Charge Apple Watch and USB-C Devices
Nomad today announced the launch of a unique cable that isn't quite like anything else on the market. The Universal Cable for Apple Watch includes a built-in Apple Watch fast charging puck along with two USB-C connectors. Priced at $100, the 1.5 meter cable is able to charge an Apple Watch and another device like an iPhone or iPad at the same time. It is a 100W USB-C PD cable, so it provides a small amount of power (8W) for the Apple Watch with the rest (92W) distributed to the other device that's plugged in. 100W is enough to charge even Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro, as long as you have an appropriate power adapter. The Apple Watch end of the cable can be plugged in at a power adapter or it can be used for device charging, so there are two layout options to choose from. Apple's most recent AirPods can charge from an Apple Watch charger, which adds more versatility. Note that transfer speeds are limited to USB 2 because the cable is designed for charging rather than data transfer. The cable has a double-braided Kevlar outer weave and it uses electroplated metal connectors for durability. There's also an integrated silicone cable tie to keep the cable neat even when traveling. The Universal Cable for Apple Watch can be purchased from the Nomad website for $100.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:22 pmAlgeria SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 6, 07:00 - 09:00 PSTFeb 4, 15:11 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Algeria is conducting a planned maintenance from 06 February 2025 at 07:00 PST until 06 February 2025 at 09:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Algeria handsets.11:14 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Receipts Delays to Shelcomm Network in United States of America | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Receipts Delays to Shelcomm Network in United States of America
Feb 4, 15:14 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Receipts Delays to Shelcomm Network in United States of America. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.10:55 pmNew macOS malware disguises itself as Chrome & Zoom installers
North Korean hackers are using fake job offers and disguised app updates to sneak malware onto Macs, and while Apple's latest XProtect update blocks some threats, others are still slipping through.MacBook ProSecurity researchers from SentinelLabs have identified fresh variants of a North Korean malware family, dubbed "FlexibleFerret," which is actively exploiting macOS users. The malware is part of a broader campaign known as "Contagious Interview," where attackers pose as recruiters to trick job seekers into installing malicious software.Apple responded with an XProtect signature update to counter these threats, blocking several variants, including FROSTYFERRET_UI, FRIENDLYFERRET_SECD, and MULTI_FROSTYFERRET_CMDCODES. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:49 pmThreads now lets users share their custom feeds with others
Meta last year introduced significant enhancements to the Threads timeline, as users gained the option to create custom feeds and choose which feed they want to see by default. Now Meta is announcing another new feature for Threads: the ability to share custom feeds with others. more…10:44 pmSamsung is Working on a Tri-Fold Smartphone
Samsung has been making foldable smartphones since 2019, but we have yet to see a foldable iPhone from Apple. Rumors suggest that Apple's first folding iPhone could come out in 2026 or 2027, but by then, Samsung will be even further ahead in foldable device development. Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT Ultimate Right now, Samsung has the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Flip, which fold in different ways. The Galaxy Fold is larger and unfolds horizontally like a book, while the Flip has a vertical fold. According to rumors, Samsung is working on yet another foldable, this one with a tri-fold design. Samsung's tri-fold device has been rumored for quite some time, and Samsung even teased it as a "multi-fold" device at its Unpacked event, but more information about the device came out this week. As noted by GSMArena, it's looking like Samsung could call it the Galaxy G Fold, which would make it a new product line distinct from the current Z Fold models. The tri-fold smartphone is expected to fold out into a 10-inch screen, which would make it significantly better than the current Z Fold6 flagship foldable smartphone from Samsung. The Z Fold6 is 7.6 inches when it's opened up, while the Z Flip6 is 6.7 inches unfolded. Samsung won't have the first tri-fold smartphone on the market, because Huawei has already released the Mate XT Ultimate. You can't get Huawei's device in the United States, though, and it costs $2,800, so Samsung will be first to a tri-fold smartphone in markets outside of China. Samsung typically announces new foldable smartphones around July, and it's looking like we could see the tri-fold smartphone unveiled this year ahead of a launch in early 2026. If Samsung's tri-fold smartphone launches in early 2026, it will beat any Apple foldable to market, since the earliest we expect to see an Apple foldable is 2026. As of 2024, Apple was supposedly working on a foldable iPhone with a design similar to the Galaxy Z Flip, which means a vertical fold. Such a device would likely be similar in size to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but with an option to fold it in half to make for a more compact size.Tags: Foldable iPhone, SamsungThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:29 pmSeverance stars face hot ‘Wings of Death’ [Video]
Ready to see if "Severance" stars on "Hot Ones Versus" can take the heat? Watch Adam Scott vs. Patricia Arquette in a hot-wing contest. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:17 pmSwiftData handle deleted models across different context
In SwiftData lets say we have a long running background Task. For example on that calculates statistics on all items. Then the user deletes an item (a @Model instance). How can the Task handle the deleted model? struct SomeView: View { @Environment(.modelContext) private var context var body: some View { // … Button("Delete item", action […]10:17 pmCheck Out Doom Running on Apple's Lightning to HDMI Adapter
Installing Doom on a range of unusual hardware devices has become a fun challenge for programmers, and we've seen the game running on everything from the Apple Watch to the MacBook Pro Touch Bar. Over the weekend, another Doom demo was uploaded to YouTube, this time showing the game running on Apple's $50 Lightning to HDMI Adapter. The Lightning Digital AV Adapter is more than just a dongle, because it has an SoC inside and it runs a super simple version of iOS. Lightning does not have the bandwidth for transmitting HDMI, so Apple needed an adapter that would compress video from a connected Apple device, send it over the Lightning connection, and then decompress it into raw HDMI for viewing on a TV screen or display. Since the adapter has an SoC in it, it's able to run Doom. Actually getting access to the accessory took work, because Apple has it locked down, like any of its devices. While there is a MacBook and a display shown in the video, Doom is running on the SoC in the dongle.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:05 pmPresident Trump’s new tariffs on China could push up iPhone prices
President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would be implementing 10% tariffs on China - which could affect Apple - and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:05 pmAdd wireless CarPlay to your vehicle for less than $75
Affordable CarPlay display with touchscreen lets you enjoy features like navigating, calling and listening to tunes while driving. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:01 pmThis could explain why Apple isn’t making AR glasses yet
Last week, Mark Gurman reported that Apple had canceled development of its AR glasses project following some unimpressive demos for executives. With Vision Pro struggling to build its own sales momentum, on the surface AR glasses seemed like the the best path forward for Vision products. But here’s why that may not be the case—at least not yet. more…09:52 pmOpera Air is a new web browser with built-in mindfulness features
You may be familiar with Opera, a well-known cross-platform web browser. The company is now introducing Opera Air, a new version of the web browser with multiple mindfulness features aimed at helping users relax while they browse the web. more…09:47 pmSwift Student Challenge Compatibility Issue with iOS 18 APIs
Apple requires us to use the Swift Playgrounds app template for the Swift Student Challenge. However, while working on my app, I planned to incorporate one of the new iOS 18 APIs to make it stand out. Unfortunately, the Swift Playgrounds template doesn’t support iOS 18, preventing me from using the API. Is there any […]09:34 pmIf you’ve heard about Apple recently open-sourcing Swift’s build system and you’re wondering what’s the impact for app developers, I’ve made quick video recap. TL;DR: It doesn’t mean that you can build an app without using Xcode. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIf you’ve heard about Apple recently open-sourcing Swift’s build system and you’re wondering what’s the impact for app developers, I’ve made quick video recap. TL;DR: It doesn’t mean that you can build an app without using Xcode.
submitted by /u/VincentPradeilles [link] [comments]09:27 pmIt’s not just you, Discord is down [U]
You’re not alone, Discord is down globally. more…09:17 pmNew mbp m4 128gb ram
I just ordered a 8tb SSD, with 128gb ram MBP. It'll be here soon. What would you do with it if it was yours? I want to used it for coding and running LLMs. What is the first software you'd download to get started? Any must have software? I'm really bad at organising files and […]09:10 pmFirebase and Flutter in iOS
Maybe you are like me spending over 2 hours for every build and asking yourself why? Just why? I’m a Android Developer and iOS was new to me so I spend so many hours waiting for Builds that would fail anway. So after searching the Web I finally found the right answer. What you need […]09:00 pmThis one cable charges Apple Watch plus your other gear
Cut the clutter with the Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch. Charge your Mac and Apple Watch with one convenient cable. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:50 pmApple’s new Invites app is a showcase for iPhone ecosystem strengths
Apple just launched a new app today: Apple Invites. It’s available now on the App Store, and one of its best features is deep integration with Apple’s iOS app ecosystem. Here’s what that means. more…08:41 pmNew Opera Air browser offers calm in online storm
In a cacophonous online world, the new Opera Air browser brings wellness tools like break reminders and calming audio. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:23 pmWhat could cause this massive spike?
submitted by /u/Tom42-59 [link] [comments]08:22 pmKUL (Kuala Lumpur) on 2025-02-05
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 5, 10:00 - 14:00 UTCFeb 4, 20:06 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in KUL (Kuala Lumpur) datacenter on 2025-02-05 between 10:00 and 14:00 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.08:19 pmService Issue – Object Storage
Feb 4, 20:19 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue. If you continue to experience problems, please open a Support ticket for assistance.Feb 4, 20:11 UTCIdentified - Our team has identified the issue affecting the Object Storage service. We are working quickly to implement a fix, and we will provide an update as soon as the solution is in place.Feb 4, 20:07 UTCMonitoring - Our team is aware of an issue that affected Object Storage service between 18:30 UTC and 19:25 UTC. During this time, users may have experienced connection timeouts and errors with this service. Our team identified the issue affecting the Object Storage service. We have implemented a fix. At this time, we have been able to correct the issues affecting the Object Storage 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.08:11 pmStreamline Event Planning with New Apple Invites Service
Adam Engst explores the new Apple Invites app that lets iCloud+ subscribers create and manage events in iOS 18 or on iCloud.com. Non-Apple users can easily RSVP and access event details through any Web browser.08:05 pmApple AirTags 4-Pack back down to lowest price ever
Looking to keep track of your backpack, luggage, or pet? Amazon is offering a fantastic deal on Apple AirTags. Get a four-pack for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmGame distribution on the App Store in Vietnam
The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.Once you have obtained your license: Sign in to App Store Connect. Enter the license number and the associated URL in the description section of your game’s product page. Note that you only need to provide this information for the App Store localization displayed on the Vietnam storefront. Submit an update to App Review. If you have questions on how to comply with these requirements, please contact the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information (ABEI) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications.View the full law.08:00 pmHot Ones pits Apple TV+ stars against each other in fun Severance face-off
Hot Ones, the popular YouTube series, just released a new episode where two Apple TV+ stars from Severance compete in a test of heat. Here are the details. more…07:59 pmDwellspring Review: More Than Just a White Noise App
Popular, high-profile apps usually have something that sets them apart from the rest, with Dwellspring being no exception. On the surface, it’s a white and brown noise machine app to help you relax and sleep better. But a deep dive reveals interesting features, such as the ability to mix sounds and offline listening. What is […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:46 pmIntermittent 30024 Errors to Verizon and T-Mobile in the United States of America
Feb 4, 11:46 PSTUpdate - As of this morning (Feb 4, 2025), Twilio is observing a small subset of Twilio 10DLC numbers generating intermittent 30024 errors towards Verizon and T-Mobile destinations in the United States. This is mostly impacting Hosted or Ported numbers. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Feb 4, 11:34 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.07:39 pmThese Beats Pro headphones are better than AirPods Max and nearly half-off right now
Macworld If you want headphones that are better and (a lot) more affordable than the AirPods Max, the fantastic Beats Studio Pro are 49% off at Amazon. That means you can get them for $180 rather than their regular $350. In our 4.5-star review of the Studio Pro, we gave the headphones our Editor’s Choice award, appreciating how lightweight they are, the excellent battery life, and the clean audio. “Even if they weren’t $200 cheaper, we’d recommend these over the AirPods Max,” reads the review. These headphones were built to deliver rich audio with a deep bass. They also come with Adaptive Noise Cancellation so you can block out the world around you and focus on work reading, or whatever it is you’re doing. You can also switch to Transparency mode to hear your surroundings, which is useful when you’re in public, crossing the street, or you have to mind your safety. The Beats Studio Pro can keep you company for up to 40 hours of play time, which means you won’t have to charge them up very often. If you have a portable power bank on you, you can even charge them on the go if need be. A 10-minute charge will give you another four hours of playback. Don’t miss out on the chance to get yourself one of the best headphones out there, especially when they’re as low as $180 at Amazon. Jam out with BeatsGet it at Amazon07:33 pmApple Heart Month Activity Challenge Launching on Valentine's Day
In honor of Heart Month, Apple Watch owners can earn an award by completing a workout to fill their Exercise ring on Friday, February 14, which is Valentine's Day. Show your heart some love! Close your Exercise ring this Valentine's Day, February 14, to earn this award. As with all of Apple's Activity Challenges, the Heart Month challenge will be accompanied by an award that can be viewed in the Fitness app as well as a series of animated stickers that can be used in the Messages app. Apple often also debuts themed Heart Month content in the App Store, Apple TV app, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books.Tag: Activity ChallengeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:33 pmSonos is launching an Apple TV 4K competitor soon that might cost $400: report
Sonos has had a very bad past year. But under a new interim CEO, the company is reportedly planning to launch a major new hardware product soon: an Apple TV 4K competitor that could cost between $200 and $400. Its codename: ‘Pinewood.’ more…07:23 pm9to5Mac Daily: February 4, 2025 – App Store drama, more
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…07:23 pmApple Watch Heart Month Challenge set for this month
The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is just around the corner. Customers will soon be notified about the upcoming Heart Month Challenge set for February 14. more…07:16 pm‘Hot Tub’, a Hardcore Porn App for iOS, Hits AltStore in the E.U.
So, no, Apple neither approves of Hot Tub in particular, nor the ability to distribute native porn apps in general. Everyone involved with both AltStore and Hot Tub knows this, but they also know that framing it as though notarization conveys approval is a good way to get headlines.07:05 pm🚀 Exciting News for Body Size Users! 🚀
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Apple TV+ on Tuesday released the trailer for the new animated kids and family original series “Goldie,” premiering globally on February 14th… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:00 pmApple @ Work Podcast: What’s coming in 2025 for IT admins?
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Apple just launched its latest app, Apple Invites, which allows for a quick and easy way to send out invitations to an event. But, how does that work for an Android user? We’ve tested out how Apple Invites will work for Android users, and it’s surprisingly well done. more…06:51 pmPartiful Calls Apple a Copycat for New Invites App
The developers behind well-known event app and website Partiful today suggested that Apple was in violation of its own App Store guidelines for the release of the new Invites app. On social media, Partiful shared a screenshot of rule 4.1, which covers copycat apps. Come up with your own ideas. We know you have them, so make yours come to life. Don't simply copy the latest popular app on the App Store, or make some minor changes to another app's name or UI and pass it off as your own. In addition to risking an intellectual property infringement claim, it makes the App Store harder to navigate and just isn't fair to your fellow developers. Partiful is designed to allow users to send customized event invitations with just a few steps, and it has a feature set that is similar to Apple's new Invites app. Partiful still has options that set it apart from Invites, such as better cross-platform functionality. Unlike Invites, Partiful does not require event attendees to enter an email address to confirm their event attendance, and invitations can be created through an app or from the web. Apple lets invitations be sent to non-Apple users, but an email address is required. Creating an invite is tied to an iCloud+ subscription, so it is not free for anyone to use like Partiful. When Apple creates an app or a feature that has functionality found in a third-party app, it is referred to as sherlocking. The name dates back to a "Sherlock" search tool in OS X that Apple enhanced with features that were cribbed from a third-party app called Watson. Watson's developers accused Apple of copying the product without compensation, and from then on, sherlocking has been used to describe apps that are supplanted by Apple. There are similarities between Partiful and Invites, but event-focused apps and websites are a popular category and there are services that pre-date Partiful too, like Evite. Checking the App Store shows no shortage of popular event planning apps, including Paperless, Invitation Maker, and Punchbowl, in addition to Evite and Partiful, so there is no clear indication that Apple set out to copy Partiful or any app in particular.Tag: Apple InvitesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:50 pmAppleCare+ moves to subscription-only model
Just days after it was rumored to happen, Apple has officially killed off prepaid multi-year AppleCare+ plans — at retail locations, at least.AppleCare+ drops prepaid options | Logo Credit: AppleOn Sunday, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman announced on X that Apple would be shifting its AppleCare+ extended warranty program to a subscription model. Gurman postulated that the change would take place sooner, rather than later.And, as anticipated, Apple has done just that. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:45 pmHow the new Apple Invites app works, and when you want to use it
While the new Apple Invites app and service sounds easy to use, it joins together so many Apple Services that it takes several steps — and can confuse your invitees. Here's how to use it.How to use Apple InvitesApple Invites has been launched, though at time of writing it's still not rolled out worldwide. If an App Store search does not turn it up for you, try this direct link.The app is so new that there is no Apple support documentation for it, which means there are certain points that are not yet clear. Specifically, it's not sure what Android users will or will not see when they have accepted an invitation from Apple Invites. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:39 pmiPad’s perfect strikeout: Apple bats 0-3 with new apps
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Apple today surprised us with a new Invites app, which is designed for planning events like birthday parties, vacations, and baby showers. We checked it out in our latest video to see how it works, what you can use it for, and to demonstrate all of the different features in the app. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Invites is a standalone app that you can download from the App Store, but it's also got an accompanying iCloud+ service. You need an iCloud+ subscription to create an invite to an event, but there is no subscription needed to join an event. In fact, you don't even need an Apple device. People without an Apple device can be invited to an event and can join and see event details from a web browser, similar to how iCloud works on any device through a browser. Creating an event is a simple process. You tap on the "+" button, and then there's an interface that walks you through each step. Apple offers a selection of backgrounds to choose from, some of which feature emoji characters and some that are event appropriate with balloons, confetti candy, popcorn, and more. You can also choose a photo from your Photos app or make an image with Image Playground if you have an Apple Intelligence-capable device. After selecting a background, you can add an event title, a date and time, a location, and include a description that has information your guests need to know. There are options to set up a Shared Album that all attendees can contribute to during and after the event, plus there is an option to create a collaborative Apple Music playlist. When an event is ready to go, you can create a link that you can send out to a group of people through Messages or email. You can also send individual invites with a unique link for each person, though you need to give the app access to your Contacts for that. You can choose to allow anyone with the link to join, or you can turn on approvals so you'll need to greenlight anyone who requests to attend. Event creators can cancel an event at any time, change details, and remove attendees. If you receive a link to an invite, you'll be able to tap in and choose whether you're able to attend, not attend, or maybe attend. All invitees and the event creator can see who is going to an event, and Apple automatically adds weather information and directions to the event location. Weather information will be general for events that are several weeks or months out, but will get more specific as the event date approaches. The location listing can be tapped and it will open up in Maps with turn-by-turn directions. Invite creators can add notes that are sent out to everyone to provide updates on an upcoming event, and the selected playlist can be played from the Invite interface. Photos can be added to shared albums at any time, and will be available to all attendees. Events are shown in a card-style interface in the Invites app, and you can swipe between both events you've created and events you're attending. The app has sections for past events and for drafts that you've created but haven't sent out yet. Will you use the Invites app? Let us know in the comments below.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:22 pmCPH (Copenhagen) on 2025-02-07
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