Save $200 on the MacBook Air M2 13-Inch The MacBook Air M2 13-inch is on sale for $799 on Amazon. If you’re looking to get a new laptop or upgrade your device without breaking the bank, the Air M2 is a great product to consider. It features an M Series Chip, designed to deliver faster speeds and smooth multitasking, 16GB of RAM, 256GB […]
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Samsung slim Galaxy 25 version to compete with iPhone 17 Air Reports from the data found in the GSMA database for mobile registry and South Korean ET News, indicate that Samsung is making a slim version of its flagship major product that’s in the works, the Galaxy S25, that could possibly launch in the second quarter of 2025 and can set up a rivalry with the […]
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Apple Announces iOS 18.2's New AirTag Location Sharing Feature Coming to These 15+ Airlines Last week, we reported on a new feature in the iOS 18.2 beta that allows you to temporarily share an AirTag's location with a trusted person, and soon with airlines. Apple today officially announced this feature, providing more details about it.
Apple says more than 15 airlines around the world will support the feature "in the coming months," including Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic, and Vueling. The feature will be officially integrated into each airline's customer service process for locating mishandled or delayed baggage.
In addition to items equipped with an AirTag, the feature also works with third-party accessories and item trackers that support the Find My network.
Apple previously confirmed that iOS 18.2 will be released to the public in December.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tags: AirTag, Find MyRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Some U.S. Apple Stores will move to temporary locations in November Apple Retail stores in three cities in the United States will be moving, likely due to the original stores being renovated, to a nonpermanent location on November 9. The La Ecantada in Tucson Arizona will be moving to its new assigned area, found at the second floor of the shopping center across the stairs, at […]
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Today in Apple history: iPad Pro makes its big debut On November 11, 2015, Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro went on sale after months of speculation. Shock horror: It even worked with an Apple stylus!
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Valve Releases Game Recorder for Steam Valve has launched built-in Steam Game Recording, which is a feature that lets players share and record their gameplay footage across Mac devices, Steam Deck, and PCs. The feature left beta testing and can now be accessed on Steam Client. The recorder provides automatic and manual options, with the latter being enabled by a hotkey […]
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Apple teams up with airlines for new ‘Share Item Location’ AirTags feature in iOS 18.2 In the latest beta of iOS 18.2, Apple upgraded the Find My app with support for sharing a link to the location of a lost AirTag or Find My network accessory.
Now, Apple has published a press release detailing the new feature – including partnerships that will see more than 15 airlines begin accepting Find My item location links.
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Matter 1.4 is released, new Apple betas, & more news on HomeKit Insider On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple's new betas, discuss the major Matter 1.4 release which adds new categories and other improvements, and more!HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore jumping into Matter, we got several new beta updates from Apple. For example, tvOS 18.2 added behind the scenes code to soon enable the new slate of wallpapers.On Vision Pro, visionOS 2.2 added new ultra-wide mirroring options for the Mac. Finally, macOS Sequoia 15.2 adds new control for mirroring where the user can display a single window/app, extend the display, or duplicate your whole display. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
This is what it costs to repair your own iPhone 16 or 16 Pro The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models launched less than two months ago, so hopefully yours is still shiny and pristine. But accidents happen. Here’s what self-service iPhone 16 and 16 Pro repairs will cost you.
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The Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals Black Friday is getting closer, and prices on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac mini computers have started to drop as the shopping holiday nears. These deals include the latest models of the M4 MacBook Pro and iMac.
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Of course, there is a chance that we could see better deals on these Macs arrive as Black Friday gets closer. This is a risk anyone has to take while shopping during the holidays, so with that in mind, many of the deals shared below are currently the best prices we've ever seen. More information on these sales can be found in our Black Friday Roundup.
Best Mac Deals
M2 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB RAM/256GB) for $749.99 ($249 off)
M3 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB RAM/256GB) for $899.00 ($200 off)
M4 iMac (8-core/16GB RAM/256GB) for $1,204.00 ($95 off)
Best Black Friday Deals
The Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals
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The Best Early Black Friday Apple Watch Deals
MacBook Air
Best Buy and Amazon have huge discounts on Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air this November, with a consistent $200 off nearly every 2024 M3 model of the computer.
13-inch
M2 16GB RAM/256GB - $749.99 ($249 off) [on-page coupon via Amazon]
M3 16GB RAM/256GB - $899.00 ($200 off) [matched at Amazon]
M3 16GB RAM/512GB - $1,099.00 ($200 off) [matched at Amazon]
M3 24GB RAM/512GB - $1,299.00 ($200 off) [matched at Amazon]
15-inch
M3 16GB RAM/256GB - $1,099.00 ($200 off) [matched at Amazon]
M3 16GB RAM/512GB - $1,299.00 ($200 off) [matched at Amazon]
M3 24GB RAM/512GB - $1,499.00 ($200 off) [matched at Amazon]
MacBook Pro
For MacBook Pro Black Friday deals, you'll again find all of the best discounts mixed between Best Buy and Amazon. This includes both the previous generation M3 models at up to $500 off, as well as the new M4 MacBook Pro.
M3 14-inch
M3 16GB RAM/1TB - $1,399.00 ($300 off)
M3 Pro 512GB - $1,599.00 ($300 off)
M3 Pro 1TB - $1,999.00 ($300 off)
M3 Max 1TB - $2,799.00 ($300 off)
M4 14-inch
M4 16GB RAM/512GB - $1,474.00 ($125 off)
M4 16GB RAM/1TB - $1,654.00 ($145 off)
M3 16-inch
M3 Pro 18GB RAM/512GB - $1,899.00 ($500 off)
M3 Pro 36GB RAM/512GB - $2,299.00 ($500 off)
M3 Max 36GB RAM/1TB - $2,899.00 ($500 off)
M3 Max 48GB RAM/1TB - $3,399.00 ($500 off)
M4 16-inch
M4 Pro 48GB RAM/512GB - $2,664.00 ($235 off)
iMac
Amazon has the best all-around deals on the new M4 iMacs, with as much as $200 off select models of the computer. This includes the 10-core/16GB RAM/256GB M4 iMac with the Nano-texture display at $1,499.00, down from $1,699.00.
M4 8-core/16GB RAM/256GB - $1,204.00 ($95 off)
M4 10-core/16GB RAM/256GB - $1,389.00 ($110 off)
M4 10-core/16GB RAM/256GB (Nano-texture) - $1,499.00 ($200 off)
M4 10-core/16GB RAM/512GB - $1,569.00 ($130 off)
Mac Mini
Apple just introduced the new M4 Mac mini and Amazon has it for up to $55 off this Black Friday.
Note: You won't see the deal price until checkout.
$50 OFFM4 Mac mini (256GB) for $549.00
$55 OFFM4 Mac mini (512GB) for $744.00
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2024.
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Apple celebrates Veterans Day with Apple Watch Activity Challenge and more Today is Veterans Day and Apple is celebrating in a handful of different ways. There is an Apple Watch Activity Challenge available with a limited-time award as well as a new Time to Walk episode available through Apple Fitness+.
You’ll also notice a banner on Apple’s website thanking Veterans for their service and reminding them of the Veterans and Military Purchase Program.
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Here are Apple’s big plans for new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch models Apple is always working on new products, including iterations to its current device lineup like the iPhone and more. In his most recent newsletter, Mark Gurman has laid out Apple’s big plans for its existing devices. Here’s what’s coming with future iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models.
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iPhone does a new trick that makes it harder to hack Anyone hoping to hack into an iPhone now finds it more difficult thanks to a simple change in iOS 18.1.
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Apple said to debut camera with variable aperture lens in iPhone 18 Pro Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple plans to upgrade the wide-angle lens in the iPhone 18 Pro with a variable aperture camera…
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New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment. The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.Set up broadcast push notificationsBroadcast updates to your Live Activities
US blocks TSMC chip exports, but Apple's chips face a different threat A US order to TSMC to cut AI chip supplies to China over Huawei sanctions won't cause problems for Apple. However, Taiwan's prohibition of TSMC producing 2-nanometer chips elsewhere could make an impact.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCU.S. sanctions against Huawei has caused problems for TSMC over attempts by intermediaries to order certain AI-based chip designs on Huawei's behalf. From Monday, TSMC is suspending shipments of the AI-focused chips to China, on the orders of the United States.The Department of Commerce imposed export restrictions of select chip designs that were intended to be shipped to China, an unnamed source of Reuters claims. The shipment ban, which kicks in from Monday, affects certain types of chips made with 7-nanometer processes or advanced designs, intended for AI or graphics processing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple ramps up smart glasses project as it looks past Vision Pro Macworld
With Vision Pro failing to set the market alight-and being officially labeled as “not a mass-market product”–the big question is how Apple plans to build a commercially viable product in the VR/AR space, if that’s even possible. Ultimately, the most appealing option for a mainstream audience would probably be a slimline pair of glasses with smart tech built in, but the state of technology and Apple’s own developments mean this isn’t likely to appear for some years yet.
There are signs of progress, however. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, knowledgeable Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman claims that Apple recently commenced focus-group research to explore its options in the smart glasses market, in a sign of real intent. (This follows what was described as a technology investigation earlier this year.) Such groups previously preceded the launch of the AirPods and HomePod, and Vision Pro itself.
Rather than seek opinion from the public, Apple restricts focus group discussions to its own employees. This might seem less illuminating, but enables the company to keep a lid on future developments and prevent them from reaching the media… in theory. It isn’t clear how Gurman obtained his information on the proceedings in this case.
The groups have been discussing their feelings about currently available smart glasses, which include products from Snap and Meta. Apple is behind in this market, as it is so often–one of Cook’s mantras is “Not first, but best”–but those companies haven’t cracked the formula yet. Indeed, as Gurman observes, their products are far more limited in terms of AR functionality than what Apple is planning.
So the question becomes this: should Apple pursue its own more ambitious plan, and attempt to reproduce Vision Pro’s capabilities in a far smaller chassis? Or should it simply create “a version of its AirPods in glasses form,” as Gurman puts it? That’s the dilemma which the focus groups are intended to solve.
Whatever conclusion is reached, we won’t officially know about it for some time. Gurman says five years is the minimum before Apple is able to create a “true AR” set of smart glasses that meets its expectations. But Apple isn’t alone in this, with Meta and Snap experiencing similar issues with their own prototypes. Wherever the market is going, it isn’t going there yet.
Apple Vision Pro’s first killer app debuts The Apple Vision Pro’s first killer app has arrived in visionOS 2.2. It's the new virtual ultrawide curved monitor mode that serves as a Mac…
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Rumor: iPhone 17 Air might not be as thin as Apple had intially hoped Apple is widely expected to unveil an all-new iPhone 17 Air next year that puts an emphasis on form over function. The new iPhone 17 Air has been described as “ultra-slim,” but a new supply chain report this week says Apple has hit a roadblock in making the device as thin as it had originally hoped.
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My MacBook Pro quantum leap from M1 Pro to M4 Pro [Review] ★★★★☆ Our hands-on M4 Pro MacBook Pro review finds it an upgrade-worthy improvement over older machines like the M1 Pro MacBook.
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Battery problems threaten the iPhone Slim and iPhone Fold A new rumor claims that both Apple and Samsung are having difficulty making thinner batteries, thereby limiting just how thin phones like the expected iPhone 17 Slim can be.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeWhat's currently rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Slim is believed to be an iPhone with a 6.6-inch screen, and to be significantly thinner than regular iPhones. Just how thin has not been known, but a new rumor says battery problems may mean it can be no less than 6mm.The rumor comes from yeux1122, who has a mixed track record — most recently claiming the Apple Ring project is still on, and regularly if erroneously claiming that there will be a 2TB version of the Pro iPhone models. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
I did it, I finally bit the bullet After working on my app for the last few months, I thought it was finally time to get the membership so I can roll it out for beta testing! New to app development and still putting the final pieces together but very excited to roll something out 😀 submitted by /u/PresentLife4984 [link] […]
iPhone 17 'Air' May Not Be Much Thinner Than iPhone 6 Next year's iPhone 17 "Air" model may not be as thin as Apple planned, according to a rumor originating in Korea.
According to the news aggregator account "yeux1122" on Naver, citing industry sources, Apple has run into problems making the new iPhone 17 model sufficiently thin. The device's reduced thickness is apparently dependent on manufacturing a battery with a thinner substrate, but Apple is now facing technical compromises. One of the main problems is cost and Apple is now reportedly falling back on its existing battery technology.
As a result, the iPhone 17 Air's battery will not be able to be as thin as Apple first intended for the device's new design. Now, the iPhone 17 Air battery will purportedly be around 6mm thick, suggesting that the device itself will be thicker than this. Apple's thinnest ever iPhone was the iPhone 6 at 6.9mm, meaning that the iPhone 17 "Slim" is unlikely to be much thinner than the 2014 flagship.
Likewise, the 13-inch iPad Pro and seventh-generation iPod nano could continue to lead as Apple's thinnest ever devices at 5.1mm and 5.4mm thick, respectively. The iPhone 16 Plus, the device that the iPhone 17 Air will apparently replace in the lineup, is 7.8mm thick.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to launch in the fall of 2025 with the "A19" chip, a single rear camera, a ProMotion display for refresh rates up to 120Hz.Related Roundup: iPhone 17Tag: NaverThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
AMD Is Making Great Strides in AI, May End Up Merging With Intel AMD has made significant strides in AI. Last week, it announced that its first 1-billion parameter large language models are performing exceptionally well. In addition, the U.S. is pushing for AMD and Intel to merge, which could allow both firms to better compete in the growing battle for AI dominance. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 one-year review: Even better than at launch It's been more than a year since Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched, and we've had the wearable that's only gotten better on our wrist the whole time.Apple Watch Ultra 2 long-term review: Even better than beforeI do these extended long-term reviews often on Apple products, often by the time a new model has launched. I see how my opinions have changed with extended use and whether or not it was and is worth buying now.If this was like any other year, I'd probably have the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on one wrist and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 on the other - but not this time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple Vision Pro 2 With M5 Chip May Not Launch Until 2026 Apple's second-generation Vision Pro headset with the M5 chip could launch as late as 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the second-generation Vision Pro headset will focus on internal changes such as an upgrade to the as-yet-unannounced M5 chip. This device is now reportedly in active development and Gurman expects it to arrive "between the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026." Earlier this month, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo similarly said that Apple is planning to release an updated Vision Pro with the M5 chip and Apple Intelligence support in 2025.
The current, first-generation Vision Pro headset contains the M2 chip, which launched in 2022. By 2026, Apple's "M6" chips will likely already be on the horizon. A recent report from The Information suggested that the second-generation Vision Pro will largely re-use stockpiled parts from the first-generation model with "limited changes to its physical design."
Gurman added that Apple has signed up its employees to help evaluate the smart glasses market and how consumers feel about it. This includes devices such as Snapchat Spectacles and Meta Ray-Bans, which let users record video, make phone calls, and listen to music. Gurman speculated that Apple could create a version of its AirPods in a glasses form factor.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTags: Bloomberg, M5, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Why a MacBook mini is not the answer Macworld
Thirty years ago, if you asked a member of the public about the future of technology, there’s a fair chance you’d hear the word “miniaturization.” That’s the way things seemed to be headed in the 90s, and you could hardly move for observational comedians doing tight fives about funny little camcorders and funny little music players and funny slightly less massive mobile phones. By 2024, we all assumed, a household’s entire collection of tech products would fit into a matchbox.
In any event, it didn’t quite work out that way, which is often the case when you assume current trends will carry on endlessly in the same direction. An iPod nano is an appreciably more portable and convenient product than an iPod mini, but that doesn’t mean we’d get the same benefits from an iPod pico the size of a kidney bean or an iPod femto the size of a grain of rice. There’s a point where getting smaller stops being helpful.
The iPhone is a case in point. Our 90s friend would be baffled to discover that the iPhone 16 is taller, wider, and more than an ounce heavier than the original iPhone that came out 17 years earlier—but this is more than compensated for by the much larger screen and battery, and the arsenal of vastly upgraded tech components. Apple’s smartphones have got slimmer, but in other respects, it makes functional sense for them to stay the same size or grow. A 6.1-inch screen is just demonstrably more useful than a 3.5-inch one.
Of course, it hasn’t been a simple march upward in size, and Apple has experimented with smaller handsets from time to time. For a couple of generations, the iPhone SE was popular among folk who didn’t especially want or need a phablet. (Now there’s an ugly neologism you don’t hear anymore, mainly because big smartphones are no longer a novelty.) But was it really the small size that was the attraction, or was it the low price and the Home button? The evidence suggests the latter, because the small but mighty iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini, as popular as they were with reviewers, were so commercially unsuccessful that Apple killed off the line in favor of something bigger.
I loved (and mourned) the iPhone 12 mini because it seemed miraculous that something so small could contain such a formidable set of specs and features. I loved how unobtrusively it slipped into a pocket, and the lack of compromises its petite form factor appeared to entail. But the problem comes when a user goes from a 5.4-inch screen to a 6.1-inch one, or vice versa. I switched from the iPhone 14 Pro to the 15 Plus last fall and can confirm from personal experience that once you try a bigger screen, it’s very difficult to go back.
Perhaps this explains the situation of the iPad mini, which once seemed like the future of the line (following that same 90s logic, I suppose) but quickly became its pariah instead. Apple eventually updated the iPad mini last month, but this came after an astonishing three years in the wilderness and involved precious few worthwhile upgrades: one imagines that Apple spent a lot of that time giving serious thought to mercy-killing the iPad mini like the iPhone mini before it. The device is apparently popular in some professional applications, but I’m not sure there are enough doctors and airline pilots in the world to make it commercially viable when everyone else wants to watch movies on a screen at least the size of the 10th-gen iPad.
Does shrinking tech products ever make sense? Of course. Apple’s own Mac mini, now smaller than ever, is the most recent poster child for the mini concept and has proven a great and enduring success. Mainly, I suspect, because the Mac being mini doesn’t require the display to follow suit. It’s one of the few products in Apple’s ecosystem where the screen is unbundled from the rest of the device… and it helps that it’s plugged in rather than battery-powered, so being smaller doesn’t necessitate a reduction in functional life. The two big downsides of smallness don’t affect the Mac mini. (Another such example is the HomePod mini.)
What, then, would it look like if Apple tried to mini-fy one of its other products? What would a MacBook mini, for example, look like? Well, we don’t really have to guess because Apple actually used to sell a smaller MacBook Air with an 11-inch display… and the fact that it doesn’t anymore suggests this isn’t the optimal laptop form factor. Even in 2015, we concluded that the screen was too small, although in fairness this was more a function of the extremely thick bezels than the limitations of the chassis.
A 2025 MacBook mini would fix that issue, at any rate. And if we’re committing to the miniature concept then we can assume that the chassis would shrink inwards to meet the screen, rather than the screen expanding to meet the edge of the chassis. That would give us an unprecedentedly slim and portable laptop that would fit in Steve Jobs’ manilla envelope with room to spare for a packed lunch, which isn’t an unappealing thought. Chuck in an M3 processor and support for Apple Intelligence, and the MacBook mini would deliver high-class performance in an ultraportable package.
Unfortunately, some problems are fundamental to a device’s size. No matter how much we slim down those bezels, the screen can’t get any bigger than the chassis allows. More importantly, neither can the keyboard, which is bad news for people with human-sized hands and a desire to type. And if you’re one of the few people willing to stomach a laptop with a small screen and a small keyboard, there’s already the option to buy an 11-inch iPad Air with a Magic Keyboard and get two products in one. But I’d recommend you steer clear of the iPad mini.
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Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.
Trending: Top stories
How Apple learned to stop worrying and laugh at the Microsoft Zune.
Complaints about the Magic Mouse are missing the point, because there’s a logic to Apple’s laziness.
How Apple Intelligence can take over the world (or just the Apple ecosystem).
I’m skipping the Apple Watch Series 10 this year, says Mahmoud Itani, and so should you.
How small is the M4 Mac mini really? This small.
Podcast of the week
The internet didn’t become a widely accessible resource for years after the Mac was born, So where did people go to get Mac support? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we explore the history of Mac User Groups and their influence on the Mac community.
You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site.
Reviews corner
M4 iMac review: This might be the best iMac ever.
M4 Pro Mac mini review: Remarkably small and incredibly powerful.
14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) review: From ‘meh’ to marvelous.
16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review: Locked in and loaded.
iPad mini (A17 Pro) review: A little faster, a little ‘smarter’.
The rumor mill
The M4 Ultra will reportedly get a massive core upgrade for Apple’s highest-end Macs.
Major changes are coming to the MacBook Pro–but not until 2026.
Left-field report claims Apple is working on a 90Hz display for iPad Air, iMac.
And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, or Twitter for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.
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Make the app available only on devices from iPhone 12 and later Sorry if this question sounds a bit odd. We have an app that has already been released on the App Store (Deployment target: 13.0, and it supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac). Is there any way to restrict the app so that only devices from the iPhone 12 lineup and newer can download it? submitted […]
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M4 Mac mini SSD removal and upgrade are possible (albeit not easily) The good news is that the new M4 Mac mini features an upgradable SSD that can technically be removed, upgraded, and data can be recovered from it. The bad news is that this is a fairly intricate process. The storage can be upgraded per Quinn Nelson’s teardown video of the new Mac mini desktop on […]
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Apple could double iPhone production in India within two years Apple may need to scale up its manufacturing operations in India if US President Donald Trump imposes significant tariffs on Chinese imports.
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My testers can’t find a previous build in my testflight link to them? (I want them to test it) Any know what to do with this? https://preview.redd.it/waxdoooyx70e1.png?width=284&format=png&auto=webp&s=21a1caa9f2bcedd3ed4e658a57a1965b2fdc921d https://preview.redd.it/lvsnaooyx70e1.png?width=353&format=png&auto=webp&s=d1c845c2dcfd756bc23a3364c5c2a3983fe76dd7 submitted by /u/PodrickPayn3 [link] [comments]
Does your TikTok account have this feature? Some TikTok accounts seem to be able to add a clickable button for mobile apps that opens in the App Store. Does your account have this feature when you go to post a video and select ‘add link’? submitted by /u/HDxxSWAG [link] [comments]
Amazon drops early Black Friday deals on M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Air 16GB Apple's 1TB M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is eligible for a material early Black Friday discount at Amazon, along with savings on the 2024 Mac mini M4 and a record low price on the 13-inch MacBook Air 16GB.Amazon slashed prices on Apple's current Macs - Image credit: AppleIn what is the steepest price drop we've seen on the 14-inch M4 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD spec, Amazon has shaved $145 off MSRP when you order the laptop in the Silver colorway. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Seeking Recommendations: Most Reader/User Friendly iOS Programming Kindle Book Greetings, Looking for the most readable, user-friendly, and effective iOS development book. I have a Udemy course, the Unwrap app, 100 days of swift, and will be purchasing a MacBook soon. Just need something to read and reference with no audio or video. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Snoo_94511 [link] [comments]
Ensuring Xcode Version Consistency for GitHub Project Uploads When planning to upload one of your applications to GitHub, do you ensure that you use the same version of Xcode? Recently, I had to download Xcode 16.2 due to issues with the simulator in Xcode 16.1. Upon opening one of my projects that I had uploaded to GitHub using Xcode 16.1, I discovered that […]
Checkout Shuble – Social Fashion Marketplace Hey everyone! I’m Alec, and I’m thrilled to introduce Shuble – the social fashion marketplace! Shuble is a one-stop shop for discovering trendy, affordable clothing tailored specifically for women. We combine fashion inspiration and social media vibes with a super-smooth shopping experience, bringing you the latest styles, top brands, and a vibrant community – all […]
Has anyone noticed a default subtle scale in animation when switching tabs on iOS 18? For example, check the phone app and look at the navigation title while switching the tabs. I don’t think this animation was there before. submitted by /u/sergeytyo [link] [comments]
How to position camera to control the size of 3d model on screen in SceneKit I use a SK3DNode to display a few 3d model files on screen. They are of different sizes, but I want to show them more or less the same size on my screen.
I have the following code:
public extension SK3DNode {
static func forModel(_ model: SCNNode, size: CGSize) - > SK3DNode {
let scene = SCNScene()
let node3D = SK3DNode()
node3D.scnScene = scene
node3D.viewportSize = size
scene.rootNode.addChildNode(model)
let camera = SCNCamera()
let cameraNode = SCNNode()
cameraNode.camera = camera
node3D.pointOfView = cameraNode
cameraNode.constraints = [SCNLookAtConstraint(target: model)]
// TODO: adjust position so that it takes 90% of the viewport size.
cameraNode.position = VEC3(0, 0, 4)
return node3D
}
}
I have done the following (assuming I want 90% of the size):
let planeX = model.boundingSize.x / 0.9
let planeY = model.boundingSize.y / 0.9
let planeLength = max(planeX, planeY)
let angleInRadian = NumberUtil.degreeToRadian(degree: camera.fieldOfView)
let distance = planeLength / 2 / tan(angleInRadian/2)
I got the above calculation based on the picture in this answer: Camera position based on model size?
This seems to be close to what I want, but it doesn't consider the size and aspect ratio of the viewport in the calculation, so I don't think it's correct. Is there a better way to compute this?
Implementing a page turn gesture in SwiftUI How complicated would this be in SwiftUI? Imagine Kindle, swiping left or right allows a user to turn a page. Now my app is pre V1 so I'm looking for the simplest solution. I've considered an tappable arrow that will update the index. But I would just like to hear how complicated the next step […]
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 23:00 PST - Nov 19, 03:00 PSTNov 10, 15:36 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 18 November 2024 at 23:00 PST until 19 November 2024 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets via subset of United States short codes.
Standalone ‘Google Gemini’ app spotted for iPhone with Gemini Live Since launch, Gemini on iOS has been part of the Google (Search) app. That’s about to change with at least one iPhone user today spotting a standalone “Google Gemini” app on the App Store that also lets you access Gemini Live.
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Superwall does not support promotional offers… Ugh, I'm so close to launching my app and then ran into this. I'd rather stick with Superwall if I can because I don't want to spend an extra couple of days figuring out StoreKit2, plus I do like the ability to remotely edit paywalls if needed. So, I was planning on having a promotional […]
‘Supports Siri’ on the AppStore not showing on my app but is showing for uber https://preview.redd.it/4igfuykgf50e1.jpg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2514060d3915c130c5ff0b5d9cfd9d2899b11c9 Hey guys, do you know how to get Siri Support when you are viewing an app in the AppStore? The first time I saw it was on the Uber app submitted by /u/tnmendes [link] [comments]
United States MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 10, 23:00 PST - Nov 11, 03:00 PSTNov 10, 13:48 PSTScheduled - Our MMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 November 2024 at 23:00 PST until 11 November 2024 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering MMS to and from United States handsets via United States short codes.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
Using AI to add features to existing functional app? I have a simple photo collage app for iPad made in 2015 done in Xcode, and haven’t touched or brushed up on any coding or code related topics in nearly 10 years. Are there any ai suggestions that will allow me add some additional simple features to the existing app? I’m also thinking to make […]
M4 Mac Studio: Here’s what to expect from Apple’s upcoming high-end desktop Late last month, Apple unveiled the iMac, and . That’s about half of the Mac lineup, leaving the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. Among the two remaining desktops, the Mac Studio is definitely the more popular one – though it’s a bit outdated, still sporting the M2 Max and M2 Ultra. Here’s everything we’re expecting with the next Mac Studio, though it is a bit light.
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Purchasing Power Parity Automation? Hello! I want to offer Purchasing Power Parity for my apps on the app store – App Store Connect's conversion strategy is obviously not optimal and ends up being even more expensive in some developing countries than in the US. I googled but could not find any tool that can automate the price changes in […]
Apple Likely to Announce Final Cut Pro Update This Week With These New Features In its announcement video for the new Mac mini last month, Apple teased an "upcoming" version of Final Cut Pro for the Mac. Apple will likely announce the update during the annual Final Cut Pro Creative Summit, which begins this Wednesday. The conference is held in association with Apple, and attendees will be visiting Apple Park on the first day.
Apple already teased four new features coming to Final Cut Pro for the Mac later this year:
In its visionOS 2 press release in June, Apple said an update to Final Cut Pro for the Mac will add the ability to edit spatial videos recorded with devices like iPhone 15 Pro models, any iPhone 16 model, or the Canon EOS R7 mirrorless camera with a spatial video lens that recently became available for pre-order. Spatial videos have 3D depth and can be viewed on Apple's Vision Pro headset.
In the Mac mini announcement video, Apple said the Final Cut Pro update will enable users to instantly apply AI-generated effects to videos. In the visionOS 2 press release from June, Apple similarly mentioned the upcoming ability to add "immersive titles and effects" to videos. It seems plausible that the new AI features in Final Cut Pro could have Apple Intelligence branding, but this is not certain.
In the Mac mini video, Apple also previewed automatic AI-generated captions for videos in Final Cut Pro, eliminating the need to use caption plugins or other software. This feature has been long awaited amid the rise of short-form videos with captions across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.
An image of Final Cut Pro in the Mac mini video showed an unreleased "Magnetic Mask" feature. While no details are known about this feature, it will likely allow users to isolate moving objects in the foreground to remove them, add text behind them, apply color grading, or so on. This feature will likely be similar to MotionVFX's mRotoAI plugin for Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve's Magic Mask feature.At least some of these features will likely extend to an updated version of the Final Cut Pro app for iPad. There could also be updates to the Final Cut Pro companion apps Compressor and Motion for the Mac, and to the Final Cut Camera app for the iPhone.
Final Cut Pro's upcoming auto-caption feature
Final Cut Pro received its most recent feature update to version 10.8 in June. New features included an Enhance Light and Color effect, a Smooth Slo-Mo option for slow-motion visuals, advanced search and filtering in the timeline index, and more. It is unclear if the next update to Final Cut Pro will be considered version 10.9, or if Apple will finally introduce Final Cut Pro 11, which would likely be a major new version with several additional features. In addition to auto-generated captions, many Final Cut Pro users have hoped for features such as text-based editing and the ability to open video libraries stored in iCloud.
In the U.S., Final Cut Pro costs $299.99 on the Mac, while the iPad version is a subscription-based app priced at $4.99 per month or $49 per year.Tag: Final Cut ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple starts supplying replacement parts for iPhone 16 repairs Repair parts for the iPhone 16 lineup are now available to order in the US and other countries, including for those wanting to fix their iPhone for themselves.DIY repairs are well-suited to some, but can be labor-intensive and expensive.Following the release of the repair manuals for the iPhone 16 in September, it's now possible to acquire replacement parts for repairs from Apple directly. This is a continuation of a move starting in 2022 towards more user repairability of its products.Batteries, one of the most common replacement parts, sell for $99 for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, or $119 for the iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max. Likewise, replacement camera assemblies cost $169 or $249, depending on the model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Upload ipa file to an account I am admin on Hi, I have been invited by 2 apple developer users as an Admin to manage and upload apps. I was using Transporter in iMac to upload the ipa file when I had only 1 account invitation and it was directly publishing to the Test Flight of the 1st account But now after I got access […]
MacBook Pro M3 $500 Off On Amazon The MacBook Pro M3 is on sale for $1499.00, down from $1999.00, with a whopping discount of $500 making this one of the best deals for the device. Featuring 1TB of SSD storage, 16GB of memory, and equipped with the M3 chip, the MacBook Pro M3 delivers powerful performances for multitasking at work, editing projects, […]
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iOS 18.2 anticipated to launch early December The iOS 18.2 is anticipated to launch during the first week of December. This update will come with the arrival of the graphics tools Genmoji and Image Playground. Bloomberg’s reports support early claims for an early December Release of iOS 18.2 as well as iOS 18.3, and that the latter will be a bug fix […]
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Program launched for repairing iPhone 14 Plus rear Camera Apple started a program for repairing the rear camera for the iPhone 14 Plus, where it addresses the problem that some iPhones experience an issue where the smartphone doesn’t show them a preview of pictures they took. Manufacturing for units that have this problem were during the period of April 10 and April 28, 2023. […]
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Apple Pay branches out to Paraguay A blog post by Mastercard gives notice that Apple Pay has been released in Paraguay, becoming the most recent country that supports the mobile payment system. Apple Pay paves the way for completing transactions on iPhones without needing an actual, physical card. The service has been accessible in the U.S. for more than a decade, […]
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Apple developer program enrollment I am having trouble with the identity verification, what document can i use to prove my identity if i am living in uk actually? I do not have a driver license. Uk ID card does not exist. So both the option are not viable. I am not from uk originally, so my passport is not […]
Counter arguments to view model protocols being good for testing Saw a 3yrs old post on this sub: "Excessive usage of protocols?" in search. The question was The project has a one-to-one mapping for every viewModel to a corresponding protocol, same thing for every single model. My question is why? The top comment for answer is this Testing, having a protocol for each means you […]
Today in Apple history: Microsoft reveals its plans for Windows 1.0 On November 10, 1983, Microsoft told the world about a new product it planned to launch called Windows 1.0. Apple faced a brand-new rival!
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My first app launch: Texty+ Helps developers rapidly test and create text classification models for the CreateML method. Check it out, would love feedback! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texty/id6498866794 submitted by /u/Civil-Vermicelli3803 [link] [comments]
Apple Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip likely to arrive before budget models Apple is likely to launch a refreshed Apple Vision Pro headset before a cheaper version of the product arrives, according to a new report.An updated Apple Vision Pro could sport an M5 chip and other improvements.Apple is believed to be working on "several ideas" for its overall Apple Vision product line and its future intentions. Currently, it is expected that an updated Apple Vision Pro will be the first, ahead of a rumored cheaper "Apple Vision" headset.The next Apple Vision Pro would likely sport an M5 processor and other internal changes, but would otherwise be very similar to the existing model. It's expected to arrive in late 2025, reports Bloomberg, or the spring of 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Gurman: Apple Vision Pro 2 on track for release between Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 In the latest Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reported that the 2nd generation of Apple Vision Pro is expected to hit the market between fall of 2025 and spring of 2026. This mostly aligns with previous reports, although slightly less optimistic.
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Remove ads from ipa? First of all I should tell that I completely novice in this field, but is there any options to remove ads from ipa app? It’s app for movie streaming, with tons of pop-up ads. Usually my NextDNS help with this, and in this case too but somehow this app detect Adblocker and blocks video playback. […]
Need help with a iOS flutter upload to testflight I'm a flutter dev and I was almost done with a project the only thing remaining was to upload it to testflight when my macbook slipped off my hand and fell apart and I knew that I will need to ask someone to upload it to testflight and I'm also offering 5$ for the upload. […]
How would you configure a new Mini as a developer? Curious about opinions. Myself I am an indie dev, pretty much small projects but playing with machine learning and other things that could put pressure on a system. So, looking at the line up of new Minis as they are right now, what would you buy and why those specific specs? submitted by […]
How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ for free on Apple TV+ Macworld
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon the prior year, be thankful for what we have, gorge ourselves until we’re near bursting, and then settle into our favorite chairs and watch the first half of a TV show before the tryptophan kicks in. If you usually spend your post-meal time falling asleep to A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, you won’t find it on the usual broadcast or cable channels–it’s exclusively on Apple TV+.
Before you wave that turkey drumstick in the air and curse the state of television and all the darn streaming services you need subscriptions for—yes, I’m talking about you, Uncle Fred—you don’t need a subscription to Apple TV+ to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Apple is making the show available to anyone for a limited time. If you are an Apple TV+ subscriber, however, you can watch it anytime.
How to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for free on Apple TV+
On November 23 and 24, anyone with an Apple ID can watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. If you own an Apple device, you have one, but if not, Apple IDs are free and you don’t need a credit card to sign up. Once you have signed up, you can watch in several ways:
Through the TV app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
On smart TVs with the Apple TV app.
On the web at tv.apple.com.
On an Apple TV device.
As we noted when Apple did this same deal with It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Apple has all the classic Peanuts specials for the holiday season that used to air over broadcast TV. Apple TV+ also has A Charlie Brown Christmas that will have its free airing on Dec. 14 and 15. Apple TV+ also has Happy New Year, Charlie Brown but it is not listed as free-to-view.
A few years ago, Apple acquired the rights to the Peanuts cartoon series that stars Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and other memorable characters. Since then, Apple has aired new Peanuts shows such as The Snoopy Show and Snoopy in Space, and new movies, including Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10, Lucy’s School, and It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown.
The Apple TV+ subscription television streaming service is $9.99/£9.99 per month and can be renewed annually for $99/£99. Apple TV+ is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles, which include other Apple services, such as Apple Music, Apple News+, and iCloud storage. Apple One bundles are priced between $19.95/£19.95 and $37.95/£37.95 per month.
For more information about Apple TV+, read our Apple TV+ FAQ. We also have a detailed list of current Apple TV+ shows and upcoming shows.
Struggling with building apps I have completed "100 Days of SwiftUI" with 86 of 100 question, and started my „little“ own project. But I have one big problem: I don’t really feel like knowing anything about UI and building create apps. A lot say, just build tiny apps, but my mindset is like «build the best you can.» Any […]
Wanting a career change and become an iOS developer Hey everyone, could use a bit of advice. Long story short I am 24 years old and have been working as a nurse for the past few years and realized that it is NOT the career for me. I have always been interested in tech but due to pressure from family went the healthcare route. […]
Picker not showing up Current look of the View I am creating a function where I want to display available options based on what the user inputed, in this case the variable "state". I am doing this with a Flask API and async/await, where I would put the name of the state in the route, get all the available […]
Apple will likely be updating every Mac with M4, which hasn’t happened in over a decade Seemingly, for the first time in forever, Apple will be updating every single Mac with an M4 chip, presuming rumors hold correct. There have been a number of times where this has been close, but it hasn’t happened anytime in the past decade, at least.
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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Currency’ is an ad-free and offline app to convert currencies Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Currency is a completely free currency conversion app for iPhone and Mac, with no ads, a clean design, and offline functionality. It has support for over 160 currencies, making it an easy to use tool for any international travel.
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How would I achieve this animation in SwiftUI? Credit Orely: https://dribbble.com/shots/22357704-Online-Book-Reader-Mobile-App Essentially, a HStack scrollview, when a view enters into the middle it scales up or down depending on whether it's approaching or departing the middle position. submitted by /u/RSPJD [link] [comments]
FBI: Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is urging police departments and governments worldwide to beef up security around their email systems, citing a recent increase in cybercriminal services that use hacked police email accounts to send unauthorized subpoenas and customer data requests to U.S.-based technology companies.
Do people care about ethical apps? I will try to be concise. I would define ethical app as having these qualities (at least): – no user tracking or data sharing with 3rd parties – no collection of unnecessary user personal data like email, phone number, address, age, name only for the purpose of targeted ads. – no collection of device identifiers […]
M4 MacBook Pros sound like absolute monsters! [The CultCast] This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: The first benchmarks and reviews for the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros come in amazingly good.
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Work Speak App: How to professionally say https://apps.apple.com/us/app/work-speak/id6737428038 This AI powered app allows you to rephrase in more diplomatic tone for work and professional environment. You can set diplomacy level based on your situation and cultural nuances. One time install for unlimited use. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchase. Works on last 6 years of iPhones – no need to have […]
With iOS 18, Apple Makes Locked iPhones Harder to Crack After publishing an article breaking the news about how police were seeing iPhones stored for examination mysteriously reboot themselves, 404 Media covers the subsequent revelation that Apple has increased security in iOS 18 by automatically rebooting iPhones after they have spent four days in a locked state.Read original article
Need validation for an app idea! A dedicated AI-powered Reddit reply assistant app – would you use it? Hey, I'm exploring an idea for a dedicated Reddit iOS app. Just need some validation, as it seems at this point it is something I would personally use, just want to check what others think. It's about solving a problem I think many of us face: wanting to contribute meaningfully to discussions but being held […]
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Quick Xcode benchmark with the new M4 Pro Mac Mini Just got my new M4 Pro Mac Mini with 14 CPU cores & 48GB of ram & thought I'd post a real world benchmark compiling my app (~50k lines of swift code). My previous machine was a M1 Macbook Air with 16GB of ram M4 Pro: 42 seconds M1 Macbook Air: 103 seconds So ~1.45x […]
M4 Mac mini SSD storage can be upgraded, but it isn’t easy yet Earlier this week, we reported that the storage in the new Mac mini is actually modular, meaning that it isn’t soldered to the logic board of the Mac, and ultimately would be user accessible. However, that didn’t necessarily mean it’d be easy for users to upgrade the storage on their own – though that didn’t stop one individual.
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Revisiting React Native… I have question about a certain use case – as a solo dev who doesn’t want VC funding if building an app for all 3 platforms (eventually) would the react stack be best (NextJS + React Native) or better to do all 3 of the native languages? If start with SwiftUI and MVP is success […]
What steps would you recommend to an iOS dev with a few years of experience who eventually wants to make his/her way up to being able to handle FAANG-tier interviews and adjacent? I am an iOS dev with a few YoE, however, if I was thrown into an interview right now, I would tank. I don’t have any particular company that I want to work for, but I want to gain interview skills that would make me comfortable to handle any interview and be prepared in case […]
Cloudflare Pages build Issues Nov 9, 17:15 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Nov 9, 17:08 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Nov 9, 17:06 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Nov 9, 17:02 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating an issue where Pages builds are failing with private GitHub submodules. This issue does not affect any other Cloudflare services.We are working to mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.
iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.The feature has been identified as an "inactivity reboot," and is similar to a feature found on Macs. The Mac version, known as "hibernation mode," saves the state of the device to disk when put to sleep, in case the power fails or the battery runs out before the user can return to the machine.By flushing the last state of the device, iPhone users are better protected from forensic searches by law enforcement or other entities. The change also makes it more difficult for anyone to break into the device using brute-force or other methods.The reboot timer is not reliant on charging or network functions, and is only tied to inactivity since the last unlock. This means the reboot will take place after a period of time, even if network connections are not maintained. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
changelog generator for ios project Does anyone use tools or dependencies to generate their changelogs from commit? If yes. What tools do you use? submitted by /u/Rhypnic [link] [comments]
Rare iPhone Prototype Was Likely Used for Testing Haptic Button Technology Apple uses a variety of test devices and prototypes when it is considering new iPhone features, and one such test device was recently discovered by AppleDemoYT, who shared a video today. This rare prototype iPhone was originally sourced from a facility that recycles electronics.
The "Vesica Piscis" iPhone is unique because it doesn't have an Apple logo, and it instead a symbol that looks like two crescent moon shapes. It's a symbol that has been seen on prototype Apple devices before, specifically an early version of the AirTag. The shape that Apple is using is a mathematical shape formed when two disks with the same radius intersect, called vesica piscis in latin. It's a symbol that has influenced everything from architecture to art.
It appears to use components from the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro, though it also has parts that belong to neither of those iPhones. There are volume and power buttons that do not click when pressed. Apple is known to have worked on buttons with haptic feedback for the iPhone 15, but it's not a feature that ever materialized.
There is a single, combined volume button rather than separate buttons, and a modified SIM tray that is shorter than normal and secured with screws. Engraving on the volume button side suggests that the device was at a "Ranger" prototype stage and was used for field testing.
Some of the internal components, such as the camera, are non-functional and appear to be placeholders, and there are a minimal number of internal cables connecting to the logic board. One cable connects to the charging port and another connects to the buttons on the device. The logic board itself has a unique layout that is a cross between the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro.
When turned on, the iPhone displays a message about microcontroller initialization being completed, and when connected to a Mac, it is labeled as "Bender," which seems to be a Futurama reference. It does not respond to input.
Based on the serial number, it appears the device was manufactured in May 2021, which predates the iPhone 13 Pro. It does not seem to be an iPhone 13 Pro prototype, though, because the iPhone 13 Pro would have already been finalized. The camera bump is similar to the iPhone 14 Pro, so it could be a 14 Pro, but the mix of components makes it difficult to identify.
AppleDemoYT speculates that it is a test device for experimental features rather than a prototype for a specific iPhone model, and it may have been designed to test haptic button technology.
Whatever it was used for, the Frankenstein iPhone provides an interesting look at some of the testing that Apple does when considering new features.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Amazon Discounts the 13-Inch M2 MacBook Air With 16GB RAM to $749.99 Low Price Amazon today introduced a new price drop on the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM, specifically for the 13-inch model with 256GB of storage. You can get this computer for $749.99 in two colors, down from $999.00.
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This deal beats the previous low price by about $50, and it requires you to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the final sale price. Amazon has the MacBook Air in Space Gray and Midnight at this price, and right now they're the only retailer offering it.
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$249 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB) for $749.99
Apple updated the MacBook Air lineup last week to start with 16GB of RAM, up from 8GB, and otherwise there have been no changes to the computer.
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Operations Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States) Operations Associate - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple
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*Apple* / Mac Administrator – JAMF Pro – Amentum (United States) Amentum is seeking an ** Apple / Mac Administrator - JAMF Pro** to provide support with the Apple Ecosystem to include hardware and software to join our team and
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Anesthesia Technician – *Apple* Hill Surgery Center – Full Time – Days – WellSpan Health (United States) Anesthesia Technician - Apple Hill Surgery Center - Full Time - Days Location: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Full Time (80 hours/Biweekly)
Account Manager – Commercial Roofing – Apple Roofing (United States) …in the greater Kansas City, MO area to service designated territory and clients. Apple Roofing is a leading name in the roofing industry, recognized for providing
Environmental Services Technician – *Apple* Hill – Evening/Night – WellSpan Health (United States) Environmental Services Technician - Apple Hill - Evening/Night Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Part Time Part Time (40 hours Biweekly) Monday - Friday
Pharmacy Technician Retail – *Apple* Hill – Part Time – Day/Evening – WellSpan Health (United States) Pharmacy Technician Retail - Apple Hill - Part Time - Day/Evening Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Part Time Schedule: Part Time 20-hours per week
Bi-lingual (Spanish) Level 1 *Apple* Support Specialist – CompuCom (United States) …right people. Our client is currently seeking a qualified Bi-lingual (Spanish) Level 1 Apple Support Specialist to join their team. This role can be hybrid / remote
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