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- 06:20 pmiPhone SE 4 dummy model reveals key features of Apple’s next budget phone
Macworld Prominent phone leaker Sonny Dickson posted to X a pair of images that he says are the “first look at the iPhone SE 4 dummy.” While we don’t get a clear look at the front to know just how big the notch is, the two images reveal some key features of the next budget phone. The iPhone SE 4 dummy looks to be exactly what we expected: essentially an iPhone 14 with a single rear camera. In keeping with rumors, it shows flat edges, a mute switch, and no Touch ID button but rather a full edge-to-edge display, likely with larger bezels than the current iPhones. However, we don’t get a good enough look at the top of the front of the dummy to see what kind of cutout Apple will use for the camera. We expect an iPhone 14-era TrueDepth module for Face ID, with a relatively large notch rather than a Dynamic Island. Even with just one lens, the camera on the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be a huge upgrade over the current 12MP wide-angle one. Rumors say it will get a boost to 48MP with night mode. Dummy models, as they are called, are finished but non-functioning phones used for things like testing cases and such. They often feature accurate designs and even materials, but they don’t have working parts inside. Dickson has a strong history of accurate leaks involving iPhone and iPad dummy units. Apple is expected to launch the new iPhone SE at a spring event in March or April, and it will be a big update over the existing model. A key feature will be the upgrade to the A18 processor and 8GB of RAM, which will allow it to support Apple Intelligence. Some rumors have suggested Apple will even change the name, calling it the iPhone 16E. You can stay up to date with all of the latest rumors in our iPhone SE 4 guide.06:13 pmThird iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3 developer betas finally arrive
Apple is rounding out its third batch of developer betas for the current generation, handing out new builds of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, and visionOS 2.3 for testing.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The third round of betas for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, and visionOS 2.2 follow after the second, which appeared on January 7. The first round arrived on December 16.The new beta batch follow after earlier releases of the third builds of watchOS 11.3 and tvOS 18.3, which landed on January 14. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:08 pmApple Seeds Third Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.3 to Developers
Apple today provided developers with the third beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3 update, with the third beta coming a week after Apple released the second beta. Registered developers can opt-in to the macOS Sequoia beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta. macOS Sequoia 15.3 brings Genmoji to the Mac, a feature that was previously limited to the iPhone and iPad. With Genmoji, Mac users can create custom characters with a text-based prompt, similar to how Image Playground works. Genmoji characters behave just like emoji on devices running iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1 and later, but on earlier versions of iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and Android devices, Genmoji are sent as images. Genmoji can be added from the emoji interface, and image generation is done on-device. All macs with an Apple silicon chip support Genmoji and other Apple Intelligence features.Related Roundup: macOS SequoiaRelated Forum: macOS SequoiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:08 pmiOS 18.3 beta 3 now available for developers
As we swiftly approach a public release later this month, Apple has released iOS 18.3 beta 3 for developers. more…06:08 pmApple releases beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.3, visionOS 2.3
Apple has just released new beta software for Mac and Vision Pro. macOS Sequoia 15.3 and visionOS 2.3 beta 3 are rolling out now for users with a developer account. more…06:08 pmApple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the second betas. iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device by going to General > Software update. Apple has also seeded a new developer beta of visionOS 2.3, which can be downloaded through the Settings app on the Vision Pro. There are no new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3, and few new features. The update is mostly focused on bug fixes, but it will likely bring support for robot vacuums in HomeKit. Additional Apple Intelligence Siri updates coming in later in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates that will follow iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. We're expecting to see the new software launch toward the end of January.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:01 pmiPhone shipments in China fell 17% to 42.9 million in 2024; Apple stock swoons
According to research firm Canalys, Apple's iPhone lost its leading position in the Chinese smartphone market in 2024, falling to third… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmCopilot is now included in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family
Since we launched Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) to consumers in 2013, we’ve steadily delivered new apps, features, and benefits to our subscribers. These include advanced security with Microsoft Defender, creative tools like Microsoft Clipchamp, and countless enhancements to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.05:51 pmSave $420 on Apple's M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro with a 40-core GPU
The exclusive price drop on this 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers substantial savings on a premium spec with Apple's top-of-the-line M4 Max chip.Save $420 on a premium M4 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch.Units are in stock at press time on this Space Black 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Max 16-core CPU/40-core GPU chip, 48GB RAM, and 1TB of storage that's marked down to $3,579 at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama with promo code APINSIDER.The savings are in the form of a $400 instant rebate stacked with the $20 off promo code, bringing the total discount to $420 off retail. The same coupon also takes $40 off three years of AppleCare. Activation instructions for where to find the promo code field can be found further down this page. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:50 pmGet the iPad Mini 7 at $100 Off
Apple’s iPad Mini 7 is down to $399 on Amazon, featuring an A17 Pro Chip to bring powerful performances for work, editing, and gaming, with Apple Intelligence enforcing security and ensuring that no one but you can access the data in your iPad. Featuring an 8.3 Liquid Retina Display with P3 wide color, ultra low […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:49 pmApple discontinues signing iOS 18.2
Apple ceased signing for the iOS 18.2, meaning you can’t downgrade to the iOS 18.2 if you updated to the iOS 18.2.1. This happens often when a new version for the iOS is launched for the iPhone, where they cease signing the past version of the iOS after a week or two has passed. If […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:48 pmSupport for digital IDs in Apple Wallet comes to Illinois
Apple is implementing support in Illinois which enables iPhone users to add their IDs and licenses on the Apple Wallet app for the Apple Watch and iPhone, as declared by the Secretary of State today, following the legalization of mobile IDs in the area that took effect last January 1. This permits businesses to honor […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:46 pmDisney food orders can now be viewed on iPhone lock screen
Disney stated that they are providing support for a feature on the iPhone called Live Activities starting today. Users will be able to track the status of their drinks and food orders on mobile from the 2 big parks in the U.S. throughout Disneyland Resort and Disney World. Updates on the order you placed will […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:44 pmGet $249 Off Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air
Amazon has the 2022 MacBook Air marked at $249 off. This premium laptop can boost your productivity. letting you play or work all day because of the power-efficient technology and performance that the M2 Chip brings to the MacBook, and a battery that lasts about 18 hours for movie playback or 15 hours for internet […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:43 pmApple Arcade rolls out game updates and 10 new titles
Apple stated that they will be adding 10 games for Apple Arcade, their subscription-based service for gaming so you can play titles from their premium library and some Apple Exclusives with no ads. The latest lineup will have Apple Arcade’s first PGA Tour game that is licensed and big updates for various popular games on […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:42 pmApple releases latest shot on iPhone video for Chinese new year
Apple captured a film on their iPhone for Chinese New Year called “I Made a Mixtape for You” displaying love in its idyllic form derived from the 90’s. Apple has consistently launched videos during the year for its ongoing campaign called “Shot on iPhone” displaying the potential of the camera system of their iPhone. Previous […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:38 pmApple Watch SE 3 to have a new look
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the third-generation of the Apple Watch SE is launching this 2025 and is being redesigned with a new appearance, but no specific details on the design has been stated at the moment. Back in September, it was speculated that the watch would receive a plastic casing due to quality and cost […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:30 pmApp Store connect is actually run on a brick
submitted by /u/bobdarobber [link] [comments]05:22 pmCARROT Weather Introduces CarPlay App and Automatic Live Activities
The popular weather app CARROT Weather today was updated with two key new features: CarPlay support and automatic Live Activities. When accessed via CarPlay, CARROT Weather becomes a navigation app like Google Maps. You can enter your destination and receive turn-by-turn directions, with the added benefit of being able to view the weather along your driving route. The weather features include live radar, severe weather warnings, wind speeds, visibility levels, and more. CARROT Weather's turn-by-turn directions are as snarky as its weather forecasts, so prepare for remarks such as "turn left on Rodeo Drive, meatbag," or "you went the wrong way, idiot, now I have to recalculate your entire route." With auto-starting Live Activities, CARROT Weather's next-hour precipitation chart can now start automatically when precipitation is in the area. Users will receive a notification around 15 minutes before rain or snow begins, and then a Live Activities widget will continuously appear on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island until the precipitation stops. Previously, you had to open the app to start a Live Activity each time. Both new features require a CARROT Weather Premium subscription. CARROT Weather version 6.2 is available in the App Store.Related Roundup: CarPlayRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:19 pmExperience with vanilla SQLite in production?
What is your experience with vanilla SQLite in production? Unfortunately I trusted Apple and used SwiftData for my first app. From the beginning it was nothing but headaches and impossible to debug issues. Also without any warning or documentation, SwiftData changes in iOS 18 broke my app. So I've given up on SwiftData. I'm also […]05:14 pm2 banks in talks to take over Apple Card management from Goldman Sachs
As Apple Card banking partner talks unfold with Barclays and Synchrony, Goldman Sachs' time managing credit for Apple may end soon. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:14 pmCan chatbot be built using CoreML
I've seen GPT2 for CoreML 3, is it feasible to run on device? Anyone have tried this? And how's token generation time? submitted by /u/ffimnsr [link] [comments]05:08 pmNew images of iPhone SE 4 dummy units show iPhone 14 design
Leaked images of the upcoming iPhone SE give an early look at its revamped design, showcasing new details about this budget-friendly phone… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:52 pmApple Pay financing for Synchrony goes live, reward support coming later
Last week it was discovered that Apple had added Synchrony to its list of supported ‘Pay over time’ providers—but prematurely, as the mention was later revoked. Today, however, Synchrony financing is officially launching for Apple Pay users, with even more support coming later. more…04:49 pmCustomers Unable to Access New Account Creation and MFA Reset Pages in Console
Jan 16, 08:49 PSTUpdate - We are investigating an issue preventing some customers from accessing pages within the Twilio Console to self-serve creation of additional accounts and reset their MFA enrollment. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 16, 08:24 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with additional account creation. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.04:48 pmNew iPhone SE 4 dummy models hint at design & color updates
Leaked images of the next iPhone SE provide an early glimpse at its updated design and reveal new details about the budget-friendly device, including some color options.iPhone SEApple's budget-friendly iPhone SE lineup has always been about offering great performance at an affordable price. Now, rumors suggest the fourth-generation model will pack even more premium features, making it an exciting option for value-conscious buyers.Here's everything we've heard so far about the iPhone SE 4. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:42 pmApple Pay Now Offers Monthly Payment Plans From Synchrony
Following a false alarm last week due to a prematurely-updated Apple support document, Synchrony as of today is actually available as a buy-now, pay-later option when checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps on iPhone and iPad. However, you need a Synchrony Mastercard in order to access these payment plans. After adding an eligible Synchrony Mastercard to the Apple Wallet app, iPhone and iPad users running iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 can select from fixed monthly payment options during the Apple Pay checkout process. Look for the "Pay Later" option when checking out with Apple Pay to access payment plans available from Synchrony. Eligible cards include the Synchrony Preferred Mastercard, Synchrony Plus World Mastercard, and Synchrony Premier World Mastercard. Synchrony also announced that, starting later this year, users will be able to view and redeem rewards from eligible Synchrony-issued cards when checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps on the iPhone and iPad. Apple discontinued its own buy-now, pay-later service called Apple Pay Later last year, and started partnering with third-party providers. Apple Pay Later let qualifying customers split a purchase made with Apple Pay into four equal payments over six weeks, with no interest or fees. Affirm, Klarna, and now Synchrony offer similar financing options.Related Roundup: Apple PayRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:41 pmSMS Delivery Report Delays to TIM Network in Brazil
Jan 16, 08:41 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing delays in receiving message delivery reports when sending to TIM Network in Brazil. 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.04:38 pm9to5Mac Daily: January 16, 2025 – Apple Card drama continues, 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…04:30 pmToday in Apple history: Macintosh Plus brings big changes to Mac
On January 16, 1986, Apple introduced the Macintosh Plus, its third Mac model and the first to be released after Steve Jobs left the company. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:30 pmDeals: M4 iPad Pro now $300 off, orange/beige Trail Loop hits $70 all-time low, Beats, MagSafe chargers, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 iPad Pro now $300 off, orange/beige Trail Loop hits $70 all-time low, Beats, MagSafe chargers, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are headlined by a big-time $300 price drop on the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro with 2TB of storage. Ongoing deals on the compatible Apple Pencil Pro continue alongside the $100 price drops on iPad mini 7 as well, but we also spotted a new Amazon all-time low on the official as well as the best price ever on the hard-to-find Minecraft edition Beat Solo 4 headphones at 50% off. All of that joins some notable deals on MagSafe chargers and more down below. more…04:21 pmHere are the most likely TikTok alternatives, should it get banned
As the clock winds down toward TikTok's potential ban, we've compiled a list of the most realistic alternative short-form platforms for both creators and viewers.The countdown to the TikTok ban continuesIt's 2025 and TikTok's fate in the United States is still undecided. The Biden administration had told the company in April 2024 that it would need to divest its ownership within nine months, or the app would face a ban.The deadline, set for January 19, is rapidly approaching. And, should the ban hold up, millions of TikTok creators and viewers are going to be left in the lurch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:18 pmThree Companies Are Now in the Running to Take Over the Apple Card
Apple is in talks with Barclays and Synchrony about becoming its new financial partner for the Apple Card, according to Reuters sources. The report today added that Apple has also been holding discussions with Chase Bank owner JPMorgan since last year, so there are at least three potential companies in the running to take over the Apple Card from current partner Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs had reportedly approached American Express about taking over the Apple Card a few years ago, as well, but nothing came of it. Apple's credit card uses the Mastercard network, and that might have prevented an American Express takeover. Goldman Sachs is in the process of winding down its consumer lending business, which has lost billions of dollars in recent years. On a recent earnings call, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the company is contracted to be the Apple Card's lender until 2030, but he said there is a "possibility" that the partnership will end earlier. In 2023, The Wall Street Journal reported that Goldman Sachs wanted out of the Apple Card partnership, but it has yet to part ways with Apple. Last year, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Apple and Goldman Sachs nearly $90 million combined after finding the companies mishandled transaction disputes and misled iPhone users about interest-free payment options. "Apple Card is one of the most consumer-friendly credit cards available, and was specifically designed to support users' financial health," said Apple, in response to the fine. "Upon learning about these inadvertent issues years ago, Apple worked closely with Goldman Sachs to quickly address them and help impacted customers." If the Apple Card does eventually get a new financial partner, it is unclear if there would be any major changes to the card's features and policies. Launched in 2019, Apple's credit card remains available in the U.S. only.Tags: Apple Card, ReutersThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:15 pmHandheld iPhone gimbal redesigned for more stable filming
Keep your shots steady and follow the action with the versatile new Insta360 Flow 2 Pro handheld gimbal for iPhone. And it’s a tripod, too. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:12 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jan 16, 08:12 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected potential Failures in Twilio sessions creation. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.04:02 pmApple reportedly in talks with Barclays, Synchrony to replace Goldman Sachs as Apple Card partner | Mac Daily NewsApple reportedly in talks with Barclays, Synchrony to replace Goldman Sachs as Apple Card partner
Apple is currently negotiating with Barclays to take over from Goldman Sachs as its Apple Card partner. Synchrony Financial is also… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmApps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU
Starting February 17, 2025: Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the European Union until trader status is provided and verified, if necessary.As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.Learn what a trader is and how to enter your status03:47 pmCARROT Weather adds new CarPlay app, plus upgraded Live Activities
CARROT Weather has long been one of the best weather apps across Apple’s platforms, and today it got a big update with two main features: a CarPlay app and upgraded Live Activities support. more…03:46 pmStream the Super Bowl in 4K on any Apple device for free
Anyone can stream the upcoming Super Bowl for free, including Apple Music's big halftime show, courtesy of Tubi and Fox Sports. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:45 pmCBR (Canberra) on 2025-01-16
Jan 16, 15:45 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Jan 16, 15:43 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CBR (Canberra) datacenter on 2025-01-16 between 15:45 and 19:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.03:39 pmiPhone 16: How to force restart, enter recovery mode, DFU mode, wireless restore, and more [Video] | 9 to 5 MaciPhone 16: How to force restart, enter recovery mode, DFU mode, wireless restore, and more [Video]
There may come a point and time when you’ll need to restore your iPhone 16, or enter recovery mode. At the very least, you’ll probably need to force restart your device occasionally when it hangs. We also showcase a little known feature called wireless restore, which lets you restore a nearby iPhone 16 Pro or iPad mini 7 wirelessly via another iPhone running iOS 18. This hands-on video showcases how to do all of the grunt work involved with maintaining your iPhone 16. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more iPhone tutorials. more…03:30 pmCBR (Canberra) on 2025-01-16
Jan 16, 15:30 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Jan 16, 15:25 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CBR (Canberra) datacenter on 2025-01-16 between 15:30 and 19:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.03:19 pmApple CEO Tim Cook to attend President Trump’s inauguration
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to attend the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, joining a significant group of Silicon Valley… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:15 pmCBR (Canberra) on 2025-01-16
Jan 16, 15:15 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Jan 16, 15:07 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CBR (Canberra) datacenter on 2025-01-16 between 15:15 and 19:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.03:11 pmAmazon Takes Up to 33% Off Beats Products, Including Beats Pill for $99.99
Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats audio devices, including a return of the all-time low price on the new Beats Pill. You can get this portable Bluetooth speaker for $99.99 in Champagne Gold, down from $149.95. 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. This sale includes major discounts on products like the Beats Solo Buds, which have hit $59.99, down from $79.99. These are a solid entry-level option and feature up to 18 hours of playback, USB-C, and Spatial Audio. UP TO 33% OFFBeats January Deals For an upgraded model, Amazon has the Beats Studio Buds for $99.99, down from $149.95. These have up to 9 hours of playback (up to 36 hours with charging case), USB-C, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance. You'll also find a few steep discounts on over-ear headphones, like the Beats Studio Pro at $249.99, down from $349.99. Many of these deals are solid second-best prices on each pair of headphones. Beats Solo Buds - $59.99, down from $79.99 Beats Studio Buds - $99.99, down from $149.95 Beats Pill - $99.99, down from $149.95 Beats Studio Pro - $249.99, down from $349.99 Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:04 pmNew iPhone SE 4 images reveal premium finish, colors, more
Apple’s new iPhone SE 4 is expected to arrive this March, and now new images posted by Sonny Dickson on X give us a first look at what’s coming. more…03:00 pmReminder: Upcoming Changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate | Apple Dev NewsReminder: Upcoming Changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.This update is being completed in multiple phases and some existing apps on the App Store may be impacted by the next update, depending on how they verify receipts.Starting January 24, 2025, if your app performs on-device receipt validation and doesn’t support the SHA-256 algorithm, your app will fail to validate the receipt. If your app prevents customers from accessing the app or premium content when receipt validation fails, your customers may lose access to their content.If your app performs on-device receipt validation, update your app to support certificates that use the SHA-256 algorithm; alternatively, use the AppTransaction and Transaction APIs to verify App Store transactions.For more details, view TN3138: Handling App Store receipt signing certificate changes.02:45 pmApple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and More
Apple today adjusted estimated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the U.S., according to its website. Some values increased, while others decreased. The changes were not too significant, with most values rising or dropping by $5 to $50. We have outlined some examples below: Device New Value Old Value iPhone 15 Pro Max Up to $630 Up to $650 iPhone 15 Up to $400 Up to $410 iPhone 14 Pro Max Up to $450 Up to $500 iPhone 14 Up to $270 Up to $300 iPad Pro Up to $520 Up to $555 iPad Air Up to $270 Up to $275 iPad mini Up to $200 Up to $215 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Up to $390 Up to $375 Apple Watch Series 8 Up to $145 Up to $140 Apple Watch Series 7 Up to $100 Up to $105 MacBook Pro Up to $915 Up to $875 MacBook Air Up to $425 Up to $445 Mac Studio Up to $1140 Up to $1170 Apple's trade-in values also changed for some Android smartphones. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website or at an Apple Store, and the credit can be applied towards the purchase of a new Apple product, or placed on an Apple gift card for later use. Apple's trade-in page offers a complete list of values.Tag: Apple Trade-InThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:44 pmGame Porting Toolkit 2 exits beta to help developers move to macOS
Game Porting Toolkit 2, the latest version of Apple's tool to help bring more Windows games to Mac, is finally out of beta.An example of gaming on a Mac - Image Credit: AppleThe second generation Game Porting Toolkit was introduced at WWDC 2024, bringing with it enhanced tools to support game developers. Seven months later, the tool is no longer in beta.Checking the Downloads page of Apple's Developer site reveals an update on January 15, 2025. The listing for Game Porting Toolkit is not marked with the "beta" name, meaning it is out of beta and intended to be used by all relevant developers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:32 pmDo You Use It? Backup Strategies Span the Gamut
The results of our poll asking about your backup strategy show that most TidBITS readers employ a variety of backup methods to facilitate recovery in different disaster scenarios.02:30 pmIf you want a tech job, here’s how to get the training you need
Prep for certification exams with this IT training bundle. On sale for $60, it delivers detailed lessons for beginners and advanced learners. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:01 pmApple MixC Hefei retail store opens this Saturday in Anhui, China
Apple today previewed Apple MixC Hefei, the first store in the dynamic city and the first in China’s Anhui province. This new store offers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmApple Previews New Store With Combined Genius Bar and Pickup Spot
Apple today shared photos of its upcoming store at MixC Hefei in China, revealing a new design element that could expand to other locations in the future. Specifically, the store features a combined Genius Bar and Apple Pickup station, so customers can receive support and collect their online orders in a single area. Today at Apple creative sessions will also be offered at the store, for free. Apple MixC Hefei opens to the public on Saturday, January 18, at 10 a.m. local time. The store features a wide, curved glass entrance. In its press release previewing the store, Apple reminded customers that it is currently offering special-edition AirPods 4 with an engraving for the Year of the Snake in China. They will be available to purchase at the store. Apple is also opening a new store at the Miami Worldcenter complex on Friday, January 24, and it is renovating two other stores in Florida and Texas.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:00 pmHow to recover deleted text messages on your iPhone
Macworld Text messages have a reputation for being informal and inconsequential, but you might have really critical information in there. So, if you’ve deleted some texts to clear up space on your iPhone and accidentally got rid of one that’s important, or wiped your iPhone and discovered your messages were no longer there when you recovered it, don’t panic! There’s a chance you can retrieve your deleted text messages on iPhone. The process has six potential avenues that we cover below. None of these are guaranteed to work, but if you’re desperate, they’re worth a shot. PROMOTIONRecover deleted messages and iPhone data – EaseUS MobiSaver An iPhone data recovery software helps to recover deleted text messages on your iPhone or iPad, compatible with any iOS version. With 3 simple steps, all lost iOS data gets back, and iPhone or iPad issues are solved like locked or disabled mode, iOS upgrade or downgrade problems, stuck white screen, and other data loss scenarios. Now 25% OFF Exclusive Code: MACWORLD25 RECOVER IPHONE MESSAGE ON MACLEARN MORE Option 1: Recover deleted texts from Recently Deleted A feature that arrived in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.1 was the ability to recover messages you have deleted. You have to do so within 30 days, but that is the only limitation. Foundry Here’s what you need to do to recover a deleted message from Recently Deleted: Open Messages Tap on Filters (top left) Tap on Recently Deleted You will find messages that were deleted in the past 30 days here. To recover one tap on it. Now tap on Recover and that message will move back into your conversation list. Foundry If it’s been longer than 30 days and isn’t in the Recently Deleted folder or you lost the messages due to a failed update or something you didn’t do, don’t panic! There are still numerous ways to recover your missing messages via a backup. If you back up regularly via iCloud on your device, Finder on your Mac, or iTunes on your PC, your texts won’t be gone forever. Here are several ways to recover that lost text you want to get back: Option 2: Recover deleted texts using an iCloud backup If you have an iCloud backup from before the time when you deleted the text, you should be able to get it back by restoring your phone to that iCloud backup. Just note that you will lose anything since you made that backup! 1. Find your backup IDG Open Settings, tap on your Apple ID card at the top, select iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups. 2. Choose the right backup IDG You’ll see a list of backups for your devices and can tap on the one for your iPhone to see when it was last backed up prior to when you deleted the messages. 3. Restore to factory settings IDG Now comes the annoying part. You’ll have to reset your iPhone to factory settings and set it up again, choosing to restore from your iCloud backup during the process. Note that you’ll lose all your data from the time after the backup, so I hope those texts really are important! To reset your iPhone go to General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings. 4. Restore from iCloud backup Foundry Once your iPhone restarts and begins the setup process, choose to restore from an iCloud backup and select the backup that is dated prior to when you erased your text message. Option 3: Recover deleted texts from an iTunes or Finder backup If you don’t want to rely on automatic iCloud backups, or don’t have enough iCloud storage space for them, you can back up your iPhone to your Mac using Finder (or to your PC or Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier that still have iTunes). Just as with the iCloud method, this requires having a backup from before you deleted the message and the resetting your phone, restoring from that backup. You’ll lose everything from after the backup. So, export and save separately any recent files you want to keep. Connect your iPhone to the Mac or PC containing the backup(s). Open Finder on Mac, or iTunes on PC. In iTunes, you should see an iPhone icon appear in the top left-hand corner. Select it. In Finder, select your device from the lefthand menu bar. Now choose Restore backup. In Finder, you’ll find this option under the General tab. All the data you previously backed up will now replace the data on your iPhone. It will take a few minutes. As long as you haven’t backed up since deleting those text messages, they should now appear in the messaging list on your phone. Option 4: Retrieve deleted texts using iCloud merge There is a method that’s brilliant if it works, since it doesn’t require a complete reset. It’s called iCloud Merge, but we’ve had mixed reports on how successful it can be. For reasons that remain unclear, in certain territories and for certain phone operators, iCloud simply doesn’t back up SMS messages. So try the first two steps to see if you’re one of the lucky ones, and jump ahead to the next method if you’re not. Log into iCloud.com using your Apple ID and password. Click on Text Messages. (If this option isn’t visible, your messages haven’t been backed up here—so you might as well skip to the next method.) Search the messages to find the ones you need. Now go to your iPhone and choose Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Turn off Messages in iCloud (you may have to select Show All under Apps Using iCloud). You’ll see a popup. Select the option to Keep On My iPhone. Now turn text messages back on. Tap Merge, then wait. After a few minutes the deleted text messages should reappear on your iPhone. Option 5: Restore deleted texts by contacting your carrier Your cell provider might keep a record of text messages you send, at least for awhile. If you’ve deleted a text message that is really critical, you might be able to call your carrier to get a copy of it. Note that this will only work for SMS text messages (green bubble conversations), not iMessages (blue bubble conversations). Every iMessage is encrypted on your device and not decrypted until it reaches the recipient, so your carrier wouldn’t be able to help you recover them. In order to get a record of texts from your carrier, you will probably need to jump through a bunch of hoops to prove your identity or even get permission from the other person you were texting. And most carriers only keep records of SMS messages for a limited time—you’re not likely to ever be able to recover a message from a year ago. But as a last resort, getting a copy of your SMS messages from your carrier is a possibility, and it’s worth calling the customer support number to ask about it. Option 6: Restore deleted texts using a third-party app There are quite a few third-party software tools that promise to let you restore deleted data on your iPhone, including deleted texts. It’s a bit of a risk—they’re almost never free and there’s no guarantee they’ll even work. But if you’ve exhausted all other options, and it’s really important, it might be worth a shot. Some of the software options with a good reputation online are PhoneRescue, Wondershare Dr. Fone, and Tenorshare UltData. Much of the time, a deleted message on your iPhone is actually still there in the flash storage, waiting to be overwritten by new data. If that’s the case, one of these programs might be able to restore it. Bear in mind that none of these methods are foolproof. If you don’t have a backup you can restore from before the time you deleted your text message, there’s only a very slim possibility of ever getting it back. So the most important piece of advice is: don’t leave important information in your text messages! Copy that data somewhere more secure and resilient–a place with its own independent cloud-based backups. See our guide to the best cloud storage solutions for Apple users.01:58 pmHow to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any Apple device
If you’re looking for a way to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free, Tubi will be showing the entire event – including Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show. The Tubi app is available for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, as well as on the web. FOX Sports says that it will be doing a special takeover of Tubi for the game, with no sign-in required … more…01:52 pmUnited Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone
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Jan 16, 05:33 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Claro Network in Nicaragua. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.01:28 pmiPhone drops from 1st to 3rd place in China, as Apple struggles to launch AI features
The iPhone has lost its crown as the best-selling phone in China, dropping to 3rd place in the latest market intelligence data. One factor is the company’s struggle to launch Apple Intelligence features in the country after being unable to get permission to use its own generative AI model there … more…01:27 pmReport: Apple in talks with two new partners to take over Apple Card
Just yesterday, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon confirmed that his company’s relationship with Apple could end sooner rather than later. Now, Reuters reports that Apple is in talks with Barclays and Synchrony Financial about replacing Goldman Sachs as its Apple Card partner. more…01:00 pmInsta360 Flow 2 Pro gimbal features Apple DockKit, enabling native shooting on iPhone | AppleInsiderInsta360 Flow 2 Pro gimbal features Apple DockKit, enabling native shooting on iPhone
Insta360 has developed a gimbal designed specifically for iPhone users, featuring Apple DockKit integration and AI-powered tracking capabilities.Insta360 Flow 2 Pro GimbalOne of the most frustrating parts about smartphone gimbals is that they often require you to shoot through a third-party app, many of which aren't designed well. Insta360 has solved this problem by utilizing Apple DockKit, which enables native shooting through the iPhone's built-in Camera app.If you're not a fan of shooting through the Camera app, the Flow 2 Pro also supports shooting on over 200 third-party apps, including Blackmagic. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmHands-on: Meet the new Insta360 Flow 2 Pro gimbal with iPhone integration
Last year I reviewed the Insta360 Flow Pro, the first iPhone gimbal to support Apple’s DockKit technology for seamless integration with the iPhone. Insta360 is now introducing Flow 2 Pro, an improved version of its gimbal with multiple improvements – and I had the chance to try it out in advance. more…12:42 pmThe $17B gamble made on the basis of a handshake with Steve Jobs
It seems to be a week for interesting peeks at Apple history, a new piece telling the story of Softbank founder Masayoshi Son making a $17B gamble on the basis of a gentleman’s agreement with Steve Jobs. Invariably known as Masa, the Japanese entrepreneur – who holds the interesting record of having been the richest man in the world for three days – figured out that Apple had to be working on a phone, two years before it was announced … more…12:35 pmApple Card may get taken over by Barclays, Synchrony
Just a day after the Goldman Sachs CEO said that his company's deal to service Apple Card customers may end early, two banks are said to be in active discussions to take over.Apple CardBarclays and Synchrony Financial are the latest names tied to discussions about taking over Apple Card. A report published late on Wednesday by Reuters discussed the pair entering discussions with Apple and Goldman Sachs about Apple's credit card.Sources familiar with the matter cited in the report say that the discussions are ongoing. They have been going on for months, apparently, and it's not clear where in the process the negotiations stand. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:31 pmDocker flagged as malware in macOS in file signing snafu
Developers using the virtualization software Docker have been plagued by an issue for a week, with users complaining that macOS is wrongly detecting it as malware.Docker - Image Credit: DockerApple's security systems in macOS are designed to protect the user and their data from a massive amount of online attacks in normal use. However, those same systems can also trigger in legitimate software if a mistake is made.That seems to be the case for Docker, a virtualization tool often used to develop apps on Mac. For over a week, users are discovering their Mac is blocking Docker from running, because of a supposed malware issue. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:17 pmHow to Market a Niche App Organically (Without Breaking the Bank)?
I’m building an app focused on religion, spirituality, meditation, and mystical topics with some community/social networking built in, and I need advice on how to grow it organically. I know ASO is important, but I don’t think people are actively searching for what my app offers. Instead, it meets a hidden need in the market—something […]12:06 pmIs app privacy important to you?
Personally, I prefer privacy-first apps. But as a developer, I wonder – how important is privacy in apps to you? Do you check the App Privacy section on the App Store? If it says “Data Not Collected,” is that a valid reason for you to download the app? submitted by /u/mallowPL [link] […]12:00 pmFastestVPN review: A good choice for VPN newbies
Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Great pricing with lifetime license option Impressive speeds Added features since last time Cons Fewer servers than some rivals Our Verdict FastestVPN packs impressive VPN performance, but that’s only one facet of what makes it worth a look. It’s also relatively cheap compared to many rivals, and has seen a bunch of improvements since we last took a look in 2021. The app is sleek and easy to use while 10 simultaneous connections is a real boon. Despite the name, it’s not the fastest around, but it’s so affordable that it’s hard not to recommend. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price FastestVPN (Lifetime payment) $40 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When ReviewedLifetime special deal: $40, usually $600 Best Prices Today: FastestVPN Retailer Price FastestVPN (Lifetime payment) $40 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The last time we took a look at FastestVPN, we were impressed by its pricing, solid speed, and option to run 10 connections simultaneously, but were left a little cold by its slightly smaller feature set that lacked tools like a kill switch for cutting comms when a VPN connection is lost, and industry mainstays like split-tunnelling. Either we weren’t the only people to make such complaints or FastestVPN reads Macworld (and why wouldn’t you, really?) but the company has made huge strides to improve pretty much every aspect of the experience. That starts with a much cleaner Mac app that’s just as satisfying to hit the big power button on as any other VPN apps, as well as a big boost to server count with over 800 included. It’s also still remarkably affordable, with a $40 lifetime plan (which was actually $30 at the time we updated this review!) that’s cheaper than a couple of years on rival services, as well as now supporting power user features like multi-hop connections. See how FastestVPN compares to other VPNs for Mac we have tested. Will it make your traffic private? You bet, with a third-party auditor verified no-logs policy and aforementioned features like the kill switch. Will it help you get around geoblocks? Yes, although it’s much more likely with the streaming-focused servers. Those are two of the biggest reasons to run a VPN for the vast majority of people, and for that, FastestVPN does a great job and for a lot less than others. Rivals do offer a larger server count, but the ease of use, and low barrier of entry, make FastestVPN one of our best VPN picks in 2025. Features & Apps Foundry FastestVPN is available on Mac (which we’ll be reviewing primarily here), but it also has Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and plenty more apps. Have a look to see how it fairs against other options: Best VPNs for iPad and Best VPNs for iPhone. That’s particularly important here because it allows 10 devices to be connected simultaneously, meaning your family can be covered with a single payment without needing to spring for paid add-ons (although those are available at $4 per device). That makes buying a plan as simple as it gets, and every single one has 24/7 support for anyone that needs it, as well as a laundry list of features. These include the Internet Kill Switch to shut down all traffic if your VPN drops for any reason, as well as a free NAT firewall and Adblocker that might make you tempted to run it even when you wouldn’t necessarily need a VPN. All plans include 256-bit AES encryption and access to the full server count, too, which some rivals charge extra for. Even the app, which has seen a facelift in recent times, is much nicer to look at. That sounds like a silly thing to say, but if you’re likely to be looking at it multiple times a day it’s nice to know it’s responsive and has light and dark mode options. You’ll find a variety of VPN protocols to choose (more on those in a moment), and you can use Smart Tunneling to ensure certain apps go via a VPN while others don’t. You can now link servers together to double up on encryption if you really want to push obfuscation to the next level. Performance A VPN that slows your traffic to a crawl isn’t likely to be used for long, and while FastestVPN’s name may set expectations, it’s not quite top dog when it comes to speed. Servers have recently been updated to 10 Gbps options, and there are four different protocols to make use of, with Wireguard, OpenVPN (TCP and UDP options) and IKEv2 available. I tested around a dozen locations from my MacBook Air, using my upgraded gigabit internet speed, and found speeds to reach around 60% of my download speed at their peak, and upload speeds fared better. It’s not quite the fastest around, but if you’re just looking to cover your digital tracks or watch Netflix in another country, it’ll certainly tick those boxes. I’m particularly pleased that server latency is shown when you’re picking a server, as that can make a difference, and that’s not all. FastestVPN also highlights certain streaming-focused servers to help get around geoblocking, meaning I was able to test Disney Plus, Netflix, BBC iPlayer and more from the comfort of my home in the UK. It’s worth noting results vary when using servers not specifically highlighted as being ‘Streaming’ servers, but there’s still plenty of choice. Speaking of choice, FastestVPN has more than 800 servers, which is a lot – but in context, that’s dramatically less than NordVPN or ExpressVPN. Still, the price difference makes that easier to swallow. Foundry Privacy & Security So, you can stream from other territories, but what about privacy? After all, it can be tricky to verify a “no logs” policy since it’s tricky to prove you’re not doing something (in this case, logging user data). As with some of its contemporaries, FastestVPN is headquartered in the Cayman islands and has undergone a third-party audit from Altius IT. The report found that, outside of logins and billing, no user activity data is held by FastestVPN, and you can download the results to see them for yourself. Pricing and plans We’ve always advised caution against paying for multiple years of a VPN in advance, just because legislation around the sector continues to shift regularly. And yet, the pricing for FastestVPN makes it hard not to just stump up the $40 for an annual membership (sometimes $30). The $5 rolling monthly contract is cheaper than some rivals, but an annual membership for $20 is also a great deal. Still, for just $40 it’s hard not go for a full lifetime membership – particularly if the service continues to improve at the same rate it has over the last few years. Should you buy FastestVPN Fantastic pricing, a thoroughly improved app and a whole host of additional features make FastestVPN an easy service to recommend, particularly anyone looking for an easy-to-use VPN that adds some additional utility for experts, too.11:57 amLatest Apple store again has curved frontage with seamless transition to interior
The latest Apple store opens on Saturday, and the company has shown off a few photos ahead of time. It has the same curved frontage we’ve seen in a couple of earlier mall stores. Apple has previously aimed for a relatively seamless transition between the exterior and interior of these stores, and the latest example in Hefei, China, continues this trend … more…11:51 amHow do you make sense of App Store Connect analytics?
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https://preview.redd.it/5b14mgr9acde1.png?width=1038&format=png&auto=webp&s=7f0e121ee0755c8eec021c6c2b8a7fc49ce951aa Whenever someone in my team add a new test module or removes one the xctestplan then we get this unnecessary changes making the review so hard. Any idea on how to resolve? submitted by /u/kistasnik [link] [comments]11:00 amHow to clear cache on a Mac
Macworld Maybe your Mac isn’t running as well as it used to. Maybe one or more of your apps are behaving strangely. Perhaps you are concerned about your privacy online or what companies and app developers know above you. All these are good reasons to clear the cache on your Mac. We are here to answer the question: How do I clear my cache on my Mac? So if you want to know how to clear cache on a Mac you’ve come to the right place! But before we run through how to do that we’ll explain what cache is, why you might benefit from deleting it, what cache you shouldn’t delete, and how you can delete your cache. What is cache? A cache is where data is stored to help your Mac speed up various processes. You have probably heard of the cache associated with web browsers. This cache contains the data that gets downloaded to your Mac and is saved so that the next time you visit the same website some of the data is already downloaded and it won’t take so long to load up the page. Among other things, browser cache means you can browse the web faster, which sounds like a good thing, but there are quite a few disadvantages too. One disadvantage is the fact that you could find yourself browsing an old cached version of a webpage and another is that your browser cache–which includes cookies and trackers–can give websites and advertisers information about you as you browse the web. The latter may be a concern for privacy reasons. There are two other kinds of cache: system cache and application cache. Application cache, sometimes referred to as user cache, includes data associated with your apps that is saved so that it doesn’t have to be loaded up every time you use the application, this means your applications can work faster. Again, this sounds beneficial, but there are disadvantages. For example, if you work with high-resolution images, or large video files, your computer could be storing a lot of data related to the edits you make. Similarly, if you play games on your Mac you could find you are losing space to game saves. App data can take up a lot of space and if you are no longer using the app you are unlikely to require the cached data that could still lurk on your Mac. System cache, as you’d probably expect, is where the data created by macOS that helps your Mac run smoothly is stored. Because it’s connected to the operating system we would recommend against deleting anything from your system cache, unless you are using a specific tool to do so. Deleting data from any of your Mac’s caches is a risky business if you don’t know what you are doing, but even more so when it comes to system cache as you could accidentally erase files that ensure your Mac runs smoothly. There is another kind of cached data that is the result of sandboxing between apps, but this data is removed when you restart your Mac (which you should do regularly: see Should I shut down my Mac every night?). Should you clear cache on a Mac? There are a few reasons why you might want to delete or clear cached data. Most commonly Mac users want to delete data from a cache because they are running out of space on their Mac and assume that clearing their cache could recover a few gigabytes. Perhaps you’ve been looking at what’s taking up the space on your Mac (System Settings > General > Storage > Storage Settings in macOS Ventura and later; About This Mac > Storage in older macOS versions) and wondering what Other and System Data are and why so much of your space is given over to these categories of data. One thing to note in this case is that deleting data from the cache won’t necessarily free up space as your Mac will recreate many of these cached files. Another reason to clear your Mac’s cache is for troubleshooting purposes. Perhaps your Mac, or just a particular app, is running poorly and you want to see it deleting data from the cache fixes the issue. This is probably the last case scenario after restarting the troublesome app, restarting your Mac, and possibly deleting and reinstalling the app. You may also be concerned about your personal data and how an app or website might be using it, which is a good reason to clear your browser cache from time to time. Another reason to clear browser cache is if you are finding that a website you use isn’t up to date. If you don’t clear the cache you may find you are loading up the version of a webpage as it was the last time you visited. The cache you can, and can’t, delete Under no circumstances should you delete all of the data in your cache–if you are thinking of doing something that drastic you would probably be better off wiping your Mac and doing a clean install of macOS. The reason not to delete all your cached files is that some of these files are needed by your Mac to run normally. If you delete cache files willy-nilly you might break something. Deleting cache that’s related to an application can also cause trouble. Some apps keep important user information in cache folders and may not work without it. It can also be pretty inconvenient for you if you are in the middle of a big project in say Photoshop or Premiere Pro and you delete your cache associated with that. These are both good reasons to back up your Mac before you clear your cache, at least then you can recover your Mac to the state it was in before you started meddling, or at the least copy the cache files back to the folder you deleted them from. That’s what you shouldn’t delete–or at least you should be cautious about what you delete. How about what you can safely delete? We’d suggest that you can delete cache files that relate to apps you no longer use. In particular, if there is data in cache that relates to an app that you have removed from your Mac you should be able to confidently remove the associated files from the cache. In fact, a good app uninstaller, such as MacPaw’s CleanMyMac, MacCleaner Pro from Nektony, or DaisyDisk from Software Ambience, will remove the associated data from your cache. For more of our Mac Cleaner recommendations see our round-up of the best Mac cleaner apps. Browser cache is a type of data you can be pretty confident about removing, but the advantages of keeping it may well be greater than any advantages of removing it. Deleting data from your browser cache can become an annoyance when afterwards you discover that you now have to re-enter your logins and other data that used to autofill. How to delete cache on a Mac We’ll look at each kind of cache separately since the process is different. We’ll cover how to delete data from your cache manually and we’ll also look at some of the third-party tools you can use if you are concerned about making a mistake. Before we start, you may be wondering whether Apple provides you with the necessary tool to quickly delete cached files. If you are using macOS Ventura or later you can access the information via About This Mac > More Info. This takes you to System Settings where you go to General > Storage > Storage Settings. In macOS Monterey and older you can click on the Apple in the menu at the top of your screen and go to About This Mac > Storage. Whichever way you get there you will see a breakdown of the kind of storage on your Mac that indicates where there are files that you might want to delete, or move to iCloud, in order to free up space. For example, if you click on the “I” beside the section (in Ventura or later) then you can see all the files or applications you might want to delete. Foundry You might also see a large section called Other, or System, or System Data, depending on the version of macOS you are running. The kind of cached files you want to delete may well lurk in this section of your storage, so you may wonder if you can easily delete it from here. Unfortunately, you can’t easily delete files from any of those sections from this view. But there are lots of other ways to free up space from these sections and elsewhere on your Mac. We discuss how to use this here: How to free up space on Mac and address the question of How to delete Other on the Mac and How to delete System on the Mac separately but read on for tips for clearing the cache on your Mac. How to clear browser cache The method here depends on which browser you use, be it Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or something else. If you are a Safari user then the process is as follows: In Sonoma or Ventura Open Safari. Click on Safari > Settings in the menu. Click on the Advanced tab. You need to turn on the Developer view, so click on “Show features for web developers” (or Show Develop Menu). Now you will see a new Develop option in the menu at the top of your screen. Click on that. Click on Empty Caches. (You could also press on Option/Alt + Command + E.) In Monterey or older Open Safari. Click on Safari > Preferences in the menu. Click on Advanced. You need to turn on the Developer view, so click on Show Develop Menu. Now you will see a new Develop option in the menu. Click on that. Click on Empty Caches. You could also press on Option/Alt + Command + E. That method will delete your Safari cache. You may also want to clear your browsing history. To do that follow these steps: Click on History in the Safari menu. Click on Clear History. Finally, you can remove cookies by following these steps: In Sonoma or Ventura Click on Safari > Settings. Click on the Privacy tab. Click on Manage Website Data. Click Remove All (or go through the different sites and choose whether or not to allow them). Select “Block all cookies” to stop cookies in the future. In Monterey or older Click on Safari > Preferences. Click on Privacy. Click on Manage Website Data. Click Remove All (or go through the different sites and choose whether or not to allow them). Select “Block all cookies” to stop cookies in the future. Just note that removing this data can mean you are logged out of websites that you used to be able to automatically log on to so make sure you know your passwords. How to clear system cache Next up we’ll run through how to clear system cache. A word of warning before you start: Back up just in case something goes wrong! If you delete something that turns out to be important you can at least return to the way things were before. If the thought of making a mistake fills you with dread take a look at one of the options below that will do it for you, safely. Open the Finder. Click on Go > Go to Folder. Type Library/Caches/ Enter or click on Go. Open each folder and choose what to delete. You could sort by Data Modified to see what hasn’t been added recently. Drag caches into the Trash/Bin. Don’t forget to delete your trash. This is a long and boring process that also happens to be really risky, so if you would rather reclaim your afternoon and not risk deleting something you shouldn’t, we recommend using one of the apps below. How to delete application cache files Along with gaining back some space, clearing files from the application cache is something you might want to do if an app isn’t working properly, or if you want to speed a particular app up, but note it could have the opposite effect if you remove cached files that are required. For that reason, we again recommend that you back up your system before you start to delete. Open the Finder. Click on Go > Go to Folder. Type in ~/Library/Caches/ Enter or click on Go. Open each folder and choose what to delete. Drag caches into the Trash/Bin. Delete your trash. Again, if you aren’t 100 percent sure you know what you are doing, we recommend that you use a dedicated app to remove your application cache. Best Apps for removing data from cache We have a round-up of the best Mac cleaner apps where we run through some of our favorite options for deleting files and memory hogs. Among them, you will find some excellent solutions for removing cache files from your Mac. Below are three options that we recommend. How to use CleanMyMac X to clear cache Get CleanMyMac X CleanMyMac X from MacPaw claims to clear your cache safely, it refers to a Safety Database to do so. CleanMyMac X can be downloaded from MacPaw’s website. It costs £39.95/$39.95 for a one-year subscription, although from time to time the company offers discounts. Alternatively, you can buy the software for £93.95/$119.95 if you don’t fancy forking out every year. You can download it for free, but if you want to delete anything you will need to pay up. Open CleanMyMac X and click on System Junk. Click on the Scan button. The app will start analyzing your system. Once the scan is complete you will see a message indicating how much space can be freed up. This includes User Cache Files, System Log Files, Language Files, Document Versions, User Log Files and System Cache Files. Click on Review Details to see more information. Here you get more details of the various cache files the software is offering to delete. So you could deselect anything you would rather not delete. (For example, you might prefer not to delete Document Versions, or you might want to keep some languages and not others. Plus you might prefer not to delete the cache associated with a particular app). If you are happy to go ahead just click Clean. You may need to enter your password and install a helper tool. Now wait while CleanMyMac X cleans your system. How to use MacCleaner Pro 2 to clear cache Get MacCleaner Pro MacCleaner Pro from Nektony is another option that is visually quite similar to CleanMyMac X. There is a free trial that is pretty much fully functional. To upgrade to the pro version costs £40.95/$44.95. Download it from Nektony. Open MacCleaner Pro. Click on Clean up Mac. Here you will see various types of files you can delete, including Caches, Installation Files, Language Files and Downloads. You can deselect any you don’t wish to delete. Click on Clean Up. You will be asked to confirm that you are happy for the files to be deleted. Click on Review. You can click on the down arrows to see more information about each. Deselect any you don’t want to delete. Click on Clean Up. Enter your password. The great thing about MacCleaner Pro is that it functions in trial mode, rather than just showing you what you can delete and then asking you to purchase the software. The trial is time-limited though. How to use CCleaner to clear cache CCleaner for Mac costs £29.95/$39.95 for the Professional version. There is also a free version of CCleaner which you can download from the CCleaner website. Get CCLeaner Open CCleaner. Click on the Applications tab. You’ll see which apps have files you can remove. Click on Analyze and wait for the software to examine what you can delete. It will then show you the files that can be removed. If you are happy to go ahead click on Run Cleaner. You will see a warning that the process will permanently delete files from your system. Confirm that you wish to proceed. You may need to install a helper tool, in which case: enter your password. Wait while the app removes the cache files. If you’re on a budget, DaisyDisk which has a one-off cost of $9.99/£9.99 is another solid choice for Mac cleaning, ranking #3 in our Best Mac Cleaners chart. For more advice read our tips for cleaning up your Mac to make it run faster.10:53 amCBR (Canberra) on 2025-01-16
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Macworld While it’ll likely still be a couple of months until the first new Apple device arrives in 2025, a fresh leak has given us a look at the calendar for the next 12 months—and it’s jam-packed. Starting in just a few weeks, Apple plans to release more than a dozen new products before the end of 2025, with nearly everything in its catalog getting a refresh. Here’s a look at Apple’s release calendar based on the rumors so far: February MacBook Air: A minor refresh to the 13-inch and 15-inch models with an M4 chip and FaceTime camera. March iPhone SE: A major overhaul with a design based on the iPhone 14, an OLED display, and an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support. iPad 11: Apple’s entry-level tablet gets a new chip and 8GB of RAM to allow it to run Apple Intelligence. iPad Air: Likely a simple spec bump that jumps the mid-range tablet straight to the M4. June Mac Studio: An overdue update to Apple’s mid-range desktop with M4 Max and M4 Ultra processors and Thunderbolt 5. Mac Pro: We’d love to see the rumors of a smaller design come to fruition, but it will likely just get an upgrade to the M4 Ultra. Studio Display: The design will likely stay the same but bring mini-LED backlighting and camera enhancements. Pro Display XDR: Apple’s high-end monitor is due for an update to 120Hz ProMotion, possibly with Spatial Audio and a FaceTime camera as well. September iPhone 17: The iPhone will get a new design for the first time in years, which includes a new iPhone 17 Air model, which will be substantially thinner than the others. Apple Watch Series 11: The new Apple Watch isn’t expected to deviate much from the design but could gain high blood pressure detection. Apple Watch Ultra 3: The 3rd-gen Apple Watch Ultra will also have a similar design but will gain satellite connectivity and 5G RedCap network access. Apple Watch SE 3: Apple’s cheaper watch will get a new look geared toward kids AirPods Pro 3: Apple’s high-end earbuds are due to get an update with a new shorter-stem design, H3 chip, and additional health features. October Smart home hub: A brand-new device with an iPad-like display that can hang on a wall or rest on a counter. HomePod mini 2: An update to the 2020 model with a new chip and smart home functionality. Apple TV 4K 4: Apple’s set-top will get a new chip and a renewed smart home focus. November MacBook Pro: Don’t expect much more than a bump to the M5 chip. iPad Pro: Same as the MacBook Pro, expect an M5 processor and little else. AirTag 2: Updated UWB chip and additional privacy protections. That’s a huge list, but you’ll notice one major product conspicuously absent: Vision Pro. While Apple’s headset was announced in 2023 and released in 2024, it’s not expected to get an update until later in 2026.And the lower-cost model everyone is waiting for might not arrive until 2027. And the glasses, well let’s just say you shouldn’t hold your breath. Otherwise, the only products not expected to get an update are the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max, iPad mini, iMac, and Mac mini, all of which were just updated in the fall. Apple is expected to hold its first event in March or April to announce the redesigned iPhone SE and 11th-gen iPad.10:22 amGoToAssist Remote Support v4,v5 and GoTo Assist Service Desk – Maintenance
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Macworld Recently, I found that one of our home security cameras that supports Apple’s HomeKit framework and HomeKit Secure Video for iCloud clip storage had started to flip on and off the local network. I would often see dozens of “[name] is offline” and “[name] is online” messages scroll across notifications every day. Sometimes it would remain offline for hours at a time, even though it is within line of sight to a router in the same room and had functioned for months at a time without a problem. Because the camera is inexpensive and a few years old, I purchased a replacement to test whether the original was dying–the new camera immediately exhibited the same connection issues in the same location. Was the hardware failing? Turns out it was a Wi-Fi connection issue.Foundry There was a solution. A few months ago, our HomeKit-enabled smart thermostat refused to reconnect to Wi-Fi after a local power outage. I figured out the solution there by configuring a different option on my router. I tested out this solution on both the old and replacement cameras, and it worked. I created a distinct Wi-Fi network to which I connect all smart devices that can be configured to join a specific Wi-Fi network. To explain why and how that works, let’s start with a refresher on Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi hits the wall Wi-Fi was launched in the late 1990s on the unlicensed 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) band, a range of frequencies divided into narrow, overlapping channels that anyone can use but which isn’t guaranteed to be free of other users (unlike cellular frequencies, which are licensed and exclusive to each carrier). This worked well enough for the initial low maximum speed of 11Mbps. As Wi-Fi improved, it expanded into a much larger area of unlicensed spectrum at 5GHz and, more recently, 6GHz. These higher-frequency bands have shorter wavelengths (a function of the number of cycles per second they vibrate at) and have wider channels, which together allow vastly higher data throughput. Modern Wi-Fi in the 5GHz and 6GHz bands can exceed 1Gbps. Those shorter wavelengths, however, have greater trouble passing through walls, ceilings, furniture, and other objects. The longer 2.4GHz wavelengths do a better job of getting through without as much absorption, meaning more signal–thus more data–reaches a greater distance across rooms and floors. The 2.4GHz band maxes out at about half of 5GHz and 6GHz’s top rates, and typically delivers only in the high tens and low hundreds of megabytes per second of data. However, that’s enough for smart devices, which often pass very little information. Even a 4K security camera has a datastream that fits comfortably inside 2.4GHz’s window. You likely never noticed the performance difference between frequency bands because all modern routers are dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz or tri-band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz and your devices always strive to pick the fastest data rate, regardless of band. Router makers kept 2.4GHz in their Wi-Fi base stations originally for backward compatibility because possibly hundreds of millions of computers, phones, and other devices had been sold with just 2.4GHz built in (some percentage of those remain in use). But it also helps with range when a router is placed in an area in which 5GHz or 6GHz signals are absorbed a room or more away. HomeKit and other smart devices often include only a low-power Wi-Fi radio, particularly if they’re battery-powered. Many are stuck in the past by only supporting 2.4GHz, too, as that reduces the cost and power consumption. How can you leverage your router and 2.4GHz to improve smart device connections? Set up a separate guest 2.4GHz on a router (or routers) near your smart equipment. Separate networks improve consistency When you set up a Wi-Fi network in your house, you may have a single router or several, or have opted for a mesh network (like that created by where you add “nodes” that self-configure with other nodes. In most cases, the default configuration has all bands and all routers using the same network name and Wi-Fi password. This allows seamless roaming across your home. However, each of your devices picks which router and band it connects to based on logic built into the device. If your iPhone or security camera selects a weak, distant router’s 5GHz broadcast, you can’t force it to switch. The way to pick a band and router is to name networks distinctly. Nearly all routers sold in the last decade provide a couple of options for this: You can set a separate name and password for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz (or 5GHz/6GHz) networks. You can enable a guest network in one or more bands with its own name and password, though with some extra configuration needed to work with HomeKit. The first is less useful, as it can affect roaming. Using a guest network makes more sense, as it leaves your main network untouched but gives you the advantage of selection. If you have routers around your house, you may even be able to set up each router’s guest network’s 2.4GHz radio with a unique name (the password can be identical). For instance, on the router closest to my smart home devices, a NetGear Nighthawk, I have enabled the guest network, set its SSID or network name to broadcast (making it selectable from a menu), and checked “Allow guests to see each other and access my local network.” That last item is very important: without “guests” seeing your local network, your smart home devices will be unable to reach your HomeKit hub. The language will vary by router manufacturer and sometimes even among models made by the same company, but there should always be a switch you can set to turn off “guest isolation” or turn on “see devices on the local network.” This configuration on a NetGear router locks connected devices to a strong, nearby signal while also letting them interact with the primary network.Foundry Once I had that network set up, I used the app for cameras, both Eufy models. While they are HomeKit compatible, Eufy also more details configuration and other options within its own app, including updating firmware. It’s there that I was able to select the guest 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and the offline/online toggling immediately stopped. Months earlier, I had used the physical interface on my smart thermostat and a corresponding app to connect to that guest 2.4GHz network. That was more involved: I had to put the thermostat into a special connection mode from its panel, connect to its short-range private Wi-Fi configuration network, and use the thermostat’s app to select the new 2.4GHz network. Your mileage will vary Not all HomeKit devices can have their Wi-Fi networks changed: some are locked to the network on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac when you add them as an accessory. But those with apps or interfaces may let you pick a Wi-Fi network without disrupting their association with your HomeKit hub and defined home in the Home app. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. 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Macworld If you’ve misplaced your wallet, there’s no need to rush to cancel your credit cards as long as you have a MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker. These small trackers work just like Apple AirTags but are designed to fit easily into your wallet or even your passport. Right now, you can get one for just $26.99, marked down from $42. The MagTag syncs with the Apple Find My app, allowing you to track your wallet’s location on a map or play a sound when you’re nearby. Don’t worry about tossing your tracker on a charger every night. The battery lasts up to five months. Don’t have an iPhone? No problem. Apple Find My works on iPads and Mac computers, too. If you’ve dropped your work badge in the rain, there’s no need to worry as long as a MagTag is with it. With an IP68 waterproof rating, it’s built to withstand wet conditions and keep working. It might be in trouble if you drop it while scuba diving, though. What could have been a stressful situation becomes an easy fix with the MagTag tracker, and they’re only $26.99. MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card – Works with Apple Find My App – $26.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:58 amUnited Arab Emirates Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
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I am a complete noob but there seems to be a lot of trial and error, necessary workarounds, and insufficient documentation. You're literally constantly probing the "attack surface" of iOS, SwiftUI, and the hardware itself. submitted by /u/Big-Caterpillar1947 [link] [comments]04:06 amHow to turn off Apple Intelligence Report in macOS
Apple's generative AI, Apple Intelligence, also generates some usage reports. Here's how to turn off the Apple Intelligence Report in macOS.How to turn off Apple Intelligence Reports in macOS.Apple's much-anticipated AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence have been released for most Apple platforms on recent hardware. Public reception has been, shall we say, less than enthusiastic - with some reports claiming up to 73% of Apple users have no interest in the technology.Others, such as BBC have complained that Apple Intelligence isn't ready for prime time - with Apple devices reporting erroneous news headlines after creating summaries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:50 amDoes anybody know if it’s possible go out put audio to both speakers and AirPods, separately? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingDoes anybody know if it’s possible go out put audio to both speakers and AirPods, separately?
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