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- 07:53 pmUnited States MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 12, 00:30 - 02:00 PSTJan 30, 11:28 PSTScheduled - Our MMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 12 February 2025 at 00:30 PST until 12 February 2025 at 02:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering MMS to and from United States handsets via subset of United States short codes.07:46 pmGoogle's New 'Ask for Me' Search Feature Uses AI to Make Calls
Google today started rolling out a new experimental "Ask for Me" feature that's available as part of Search Labs. Google Search users can take advantage of AI to make calls to businesses for information like pricing and availability. As of now, Google is testing the experimental feature with auto shops and nail salons, and it is designed to prevent users from having to place calls themselves. Businesses can opt out of the AI-based calls, and the feature does disclose that AI is being used at the beginning of a call. To use Ask for Me, Google Search users can opt-in to Search Labs and then search for a phrase like "oil change near me" or "manicure near me" to test it out. There are capacity limits in place, so there could be a waitlist before a call can be placed. We’re testing right now with auto shops and nail salons, to see how AI can help you connect with businesses and get things done. pic.twitter.com/inf5hhj1BS— Rose Yao (@dozenrose) January 30, 2025 Google says that the feature uses some of the underlying technology used for making restaurant reservations through the Google Search and Google Maps apps.Tag: GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:43 pmApple Intelligence in iOS 18.4: Seven new features and changes to expect
Apple Intelligence officially launched three months ago in iOS 18.1, and new features have steadily rolled out ever since. But the next iPhone update, iOS 18.4, is going to be especially big for new Apple Intelligence capabilities. Here are seven features and changes expected to arrive soon. more…07:35 pmStruggles with CloudKit
I am creating a simple app to keep track of things you take on a trip. I released the app to TestFlight a couple of months ago and about 15 people are testing it. I always thought that enabling CloudKit was just as easy to let your model comply with the rules for CloudKit and […]07:30 pmYou can get a MacBook Air for the same price as an iPhone 16
Macworld Apple can be pretty stingy about discounts, but this amazing MacBook Air M2 is $200 off right now, which means you can get it for $799, an amazing price point. Since this is a MacBook Air, it’s super light at 2.7 pounds and thin, so it will be easy to carry with you anywhere you go. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display delivers vivid colors and 500 nits of brightness. The M2 chip makes this laptop a fantastic companion for whatever you need to do, while the 18-hour battery life is also a major part of why we love this particular MacBook. This is a laptop we loved in 2022, giving it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, and not much has changed since then. We still love its gorgeous display and thin bezels as well as the excellent keyboard with a full-size row of function keys, which is always useful to have. “For most of us, the new M2 MacBook Air is all the laptop we’ll ever need. Unless you do some seriously high-end video editing or other computationally intensive work all the time, you have no need for a MacBook Pro,” our review notes. And that was at full price with just 8GB of RAM. Now the M2 MacBook Air starts at $999 with 16GB of RAM, which would have cost $1,399 back then. At its sale price of $799, you’re basically saving $600 on a laptop that punches well above its class. Don’t miss out on getting your very own M2 MacBook Air for just $799 at Amazon. Buy now at Amazon07:28 pmApple Hearing Study confirms Super Bowl fans get really loud
People are exposed to more noise in the United States during special events like the Super Bowl, the Apple Hearing Study has confirmed, with elevated levels happening well before the game takes place.Apple Hearing Study on the Apple Research app, and the Apple Watch Noise app. Image credit: AppleThe Super Bowl is one of the most-watched live events on the planet, and supporters often get a little loud during the game. The latest results from the Apple Hearing Study indicate that it's a phenomenon that is felt across the United States.The report published by the University of Michigan's School of Public Health examined the data from 115,049 Apple Hearing Study participants, capturing levels via the Apple Watch Noise app. The team wanted to know if the noise levels of participants were raised during major events. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:22 pmORF (Norfolk) on 2025-01-31
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 31, 17:00 - 23:00 UTCJan 30, 19:15 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ORF (Norfolk) datacenter on 2025-01-31 between 17:00 and 23:00 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.06:56 pmUpdated my app to SwiftUI
I've spent the past two years slowly updating my backcountry ski app from UIKit to SwiftUI. I am now about 90% complete (Swift Charts rocks!). MapView functionality is the main issue preventing 100% conversion. My next release will be the first to adopt the SwiftUI lifecycle. I am getting some difficult to trace crashes when […]06:54 pmBoom’s first supersonic flight was #ShotOniPhone featuring Starlink
Tuesday morning, Boom Supersonic made its supersonic flight debut with its XB-1 test aircraft. The flight featured the first civil supersonic flight from a jet-powered aircraft made in America and was live-streamed for all to see. Using SpaceX’s Starlink and an iPhone, aviation enthusiasts were treated to some of the best in-flight views ever. more…06:40 pmAnnette Bening joins Anya Taylor-Joy in Apple TV+ series ‘Lucky’
Annette Bening has officially signed on to the project. “Lucky” is based on the New York Times bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:37 pmMultiple Deployments: Duo SSO Authentication Failures for some customers
Jan 30, 13:37 ESTUpdate - We are continuing to monitor for any further issues.Jan 30, 13:34 ESTMonitoring - We have implemented a fix and are seeing successful recovery of Duo SSO authentications for impacted customers. We will continue monitoring to ensure the issue is fully resolved.Jan 30, 13:27 ESTInvestigating - We are investigating an issue that is causing a small number of customers to experience authentication failures when logging into applications protected by Duo SSO.06:35 pmApple Hearing Study: The whole country gets louder on Super Bowl Sunday
New research from the Apple Hearing Study finds you almost can't hide from rising noise on Super Bowl Sunday. So take precautions. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:18 pmWall Street expects solid financial growth from Apple
Get the predictions for Apple earnings. The tech giant’s holiday quarter needed to bring increased revenue and earnings per share. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:08 pmCan in app purchases download new binaries/code or only unlock code/features already present in an app? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCan in app purchases download new binaries/code or only unlock code/features already present in an app?
submitted by /u/scubascratch [link] [comments]06:04 pmApple's Back to School Sale Launches in Japan With Apple Gift Cards
Apple's annual "Back to School" promotion has launched in Japan today after returning earlier this month in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea. While the other countries that saw the promotion launch this month offered either free AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation with the purchase of any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac, or a free Apple Pencil Pro or Apple Pencil (USB-C) with the purchase of any new iPad Pro or iPad Air, the Japanese promotion is offering Apple Gift Cards with the purchase of select Mac and iPad models. MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac: 22,000 yen Apple Gift Card iPad Pro or iPad Air: 15,000 yen Apple Gift Card This year's promotion in Japan runs from January 30 through April 9 and is available to qualified education customers who certify their eligibility through UNiDAYS at the time of order. Current and admitted students to universities, colleges, and vocational schools, as well as faculty, staff, and PTA officers at junior high, high, university, and vocational schools, are eligible.Tag: Back to School PromotionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:01 pmThe M3 MacBook Air with 256GB SSD is $199 Off
Amazon marked the M3 MacBook Air $100 off plus an on-page coupon, which is a great deal for an ultraportable laptop featuring the powerful yet energy-efficient M3 chip, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, Apple Intelligence to safeguard your privacy, and a massive 256GB storage for both work and play. Equipped with a 13.6-inch liquid retina screen […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:00 pmApple makes changes in AI internal staffing
Team changes have been made by Apple with hopes to enhance Siri and other AI services they offer. It’s reported that an Apple veteran for 37 years will be joining the AI crew to work with the company’s Chief of AI, John Giannandrea. Vorrath is a VP of program management, known for carefully managing the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:59 pmAirPods will potentially use infrared cameras
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported that Apple is looking into the concept of adding cameras to their AirPods. It’s possible that they will be adding tiny cameras, but there is no stated purpose for them doing so, and rumors are circulating that the cameras will act as infrared sensors instead of being utilized for taking […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:58 pmThreads add new feature making scheduled posts
An update on Threads, Meta’s take to challenge X, provides the capability for multiple posts to be made and scheduled to be released at a set time in the future, which applies to all people who use the platform. This can be accessed by going to the top left corner and choosing the three-dot menu, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:55 pmTrump will support Elon Musk if he buys TikTok
Donald Trump, recently elected and inaugurated president of the U.S., will support Elon Musk in a deal where he potentially buys TikTok, and suggests a collaboration structure with the government of the United States. He openly supported Elon if he was to buy TikTok when he stated this to reporters at an event in the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:54 pmPlex reveals revamped app for Apple TV
A new revamped iPhone app was revealed by Plex back in November, featuring bigger artwork, enhanced navigation, a section that features the media library, and more features. It’s still currently in beta, and Apple TV users can now test it out. Plex provided screenshots of the revamped Apple TV app and stated that the redesigned […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:53 pmPromotional video for Severance features Apple CEO Tim Cook
Severance is a critically acclaimed show launched back in 2022, which became one of Apple TV+s most famous TV originals. The second season of Severance started last January 17th on Apple TV+ and the company is currently marketing the show extensively. Ben Stiller, the show’s executive producer, shared a short video featuring the CEO of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:46 pmHELP PLEASE. Has anyone seen this?
We are experiencing an issue where a user is unable to open our app on their iPhone 16 Pro Max running iOS 18.3. When the user selects the app, it begins to scale to screen size but then fades away without fully opening. It is unclear whether this is a crash or another issue. To […]05:25 pmToday in Apple history: Newton MessagePad 120 becomes Apple’s first great mobile device | Cult of MacToday in Apple history: Newton MessagePad 120 becomes Apple’s first great mobile device
On January 30, 1995, Apple Computer launched the Newton MessagePad 120. The PDA's advanced features laid the foundation for the iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:10 pmInfrastructure Laundering: Blending in with the Cloud
In an effort to blend in and make their malicious traffic tougher to block, hosting firms catering to cybercriminals in China and Russia increasingly are funneling their operations through major U.S. cloud providers. Research published this week on one such outfit -- a sprawling network tied to Chinese organized crime gangs and aptly named "Funnull" -- highlights a persistent whac-a-mole problem facing cloud services.05:07 pmApple gave Intel a shot with iPhone chips, but they failed to impress Tim Cook: per TSMC | 9 to 5 MacApple gave Intel a shot with iPhone chips, but they failed to impress Tim Cook: per TSMC
TSMC is a major Apple partner, producing chips for its many hundreds of millions of new devices each year. But per the company’s founder, there was once a time when Intel got a shot at iPhone chip production, and failed to impress. more…05:05 pmBrush up on financial lingo for Apple’s quarterly earnings call
If it's your first time listening in, be sure to read our Apple earnings call glossary of terms before the conference with financial analysts. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:58 pmApple is Fortune’s ‘Most Admired Company’ for 18th consecutive year
Apple has been named Fortune's "Most Admired Company" for the 18th year in a row. This ranking comes from a survey of 3,380 executives… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:53 pmMicrosoft Office for Mac: Microsoft 365 vs Office 2024 buying advice
Macworld You might be happy just using Apple’s free Pages, Numbers and Keynote apps on your Mac, but there are times when only the Microsoft Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, will do. Perhaps you need to collaborate with people using the Office apps and have had enough of converting your Pages documents so that they can edit them in Word. Maybe you are the one who needs to edit a Word document and are hoping that getting a copy of Word (or Excel or PowerPoint) won’t be expensive (or maybe won’t cost you at all). In this guide to Microsoft Office for Mac we will explain what your options are, whether you can buy the Office apps separately or have to buy them together, whether you can subscribe or buy a lifetime version, and we’ll explain exactly what the difference between Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 (previously Office 365) is. We also included advice about how to get the apps for free, and the best prices right now. Should I buy Office for Mac? It definitely isn’t the case that you have to buy Office for Mac, or Word, PowerPoint, Excel or any other Office apps. Apple has a set of ‘iWork’ office apps of its own that are available for free: Pages (like Word), Numbers (like Excel), and Keynote (like PowerPoint), plus there are various alternatives to Microsoft Office. Take a look at our Best Word Processors for Mac, Best Keynote or PowerPoint alternatives, Best Mac spreadsheet apps, and Best Email apps for Mac articles. Another reason you may want to buy Office for Mac 2024 or subscribe to Microsoft 365 is that Microsoft will stop mainstream support for the older Office Home & Student 2021 and Home & Business 2021 in October 2026. This means that if you are running either of those versions you will no longer receive security updates after that time. Wondering whether Office for Mac 2024 is any good? When we reviewed Word 2024, Excel 2024 and PowerPoint 2024 we were impressed. Here’s a summary of what we thought with links to our full reviews. 1. Microsoft Word for Mac Price When Reviewed: Lifetime license, Office Home 2024, one device: $149.99; Lifetime license Word, one device: $179.99; Microsoft 265 Personal, one device: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Lifetime license, one device$179.99Microsoft 365 Personal, one device$99.99 a year or $9.99 a monthLifetime license, Office Home 2024$149.99 Microsoft Word remains king of the word processors, and while it definitely has some stylistic choices that may push some away, its combination of affordability and flexibility makes it tough to beat. Read our full Microsoft Word for Mac review 2. Microsoft Excel for Mac Price When Reviewed: Lifetime license, Office Home 2024, one device: $149.99; Lifetime license, Excel, one device: $179.99; Microsoft 265 Personal, one device: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Lifetime license, one device$179.99Microsoft 365 Personal, one device$99.99 a year or $9.99 a monthLifetime license, Office Home 2024$149.99 Excel is a fantastic spreadsheet app, capable of processing large quantities of data with ease. It’s absolutely packed with features and is ideal for anyone already using Office apps and OneDrive. Read our full Microsoft Excel for Mac review 3. Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac Price When Reviewed: Lifetime license, Office Home 2024, one device: $149.99; Lifetime license, PowerPoint, one device: $179.99; Microsoft 265 Personal, one device: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Lifetime license, one device$179.99Microsoft 365 Personal, one device$99.99 a year or $9.99 a monthLifetime license, Office Home 2024$149.99 PowerPoint is a fantastic way to build a presentation, and while there are new rivals to its throne, it remains surprisingly flexible and easy to use thanks to a robust feature set. Read our full Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac review How to get Office on the Mac You can run Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, on a Mac (and on your iPad or iPhone). But it’s not a simple case of installing the application you need and starting to type. There are multiple ways in which you can get the Office apps on your Mac. You need to choose whether to sign up to a subscription or buy the full version outright. You need to decide whether you need just one application or all of them. And, if you are choosing a subscription package, you need to determine what kind of subscription applies to you. We’ll help you figure out which version of Office for Mac is the right one for you in this complete guide to buying Microsoft Office for Mac. Read on to find out what the difference between Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office 2024 is and learn about the different ways you can get Word, Excel and PowerPoint on your Mac. How much is Microsoft Office for Mac? There are multiple ways to buy Microsoft Office for Mac. You can either subscribe to Microsoft 360, or you can buy Office for Mac 2024, or just purchase the app you require. There are also free versions that you may find are sufficient for your needs. Check the boxes below as we have seen Amazon discounting the Microsoft 365 prices. For example, in January 2025 the Microsoft Family Plan is £98.99 at Amazon. Microsoft 365 for Mac: Price Microsoft 365 (previously called Office 365) is Microsoft’s subscription plan that bundles Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other apps like Outlook and OneDrive. There are some additional apps included for Windows users that aren’t available on the Mac. We recommend: Microsoft 365 Personal Price When Reviewed: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Amazon | $99.99 at Microsoft (one license, one year) Prices start at $99.99/£84.99 a year (or $9.99/£8.49 a month) for Microsoft 365 Personal. This includes one license for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more, that can be used on up to five devices including Macs, iPhones and iPads as well as PCs and other phones and tablets. You get 1TB of cloud storage. There is a free one month trial. If you choose the annual deal it’s better value, essentially offering the equivalent of two free months, but if you sign up for the year you won’t be able to end your contract early. We recommend: Microsoft 365 Family Price When Reviewed: $129.99 a year (or $12.99 per month) Best Prices Today: $129.99 at Amazon | $129.99 at Microsoft (six licenses, one year) There is also a $129.99/£104.99 a year (or $12.99/£10.49 per month) Microsoft 365 Family plan, which includes up to six licenses for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. You can sign in on up to five devices (Macs, iPhones and iPads, PCs, phones and tablets). There’s 1TB of cloud storage per person. As with the Personal plan above, you choose the annual deal it’s better value, essentially offering the equivalent of two free months, but if you sign up for the year you won’t be able to end your contract early. There are also business bundles on offer. If you are looking for a Microsoft 365 plan for a business the details are here. Office for Mac 2024: Price What if you don’t want to pay a monthly or annual fee for the Office apps? Subscription plans aren’t for everyone and are often unpopular because people feel trapped by them. Luckily there are other options and you can buy the Microsoft Office apps up front. We recommend: Microsoft Office Home 2024 Price When Reviewed: $149.99 one-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac Best Prices Today: $149.99 at Amazon | $149.99 at Microsoft (one-time purchase) One option is to buy Office Home 2024, which include the 2024 versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote and is designed for non-commercial use (so families and students). You don’t get Outlook with this option, but that likely won’t matter because in March 2023 Microsoft made Outlook for Mac free, and you can download that on the Mac App Store and iOS App Store. Nor do you get upgrades, so when the next update comes out in a few years time you would have to buy the new software. But it’s a one-time purchase, so you won’t be caught in a loop paying for it every month. You own it for life. You can only install it on one Mac (or PC). It costs $149.99 in the U.S. or £119.99 in the U.K. We recommend: Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 (PC/Mac) Price When Reviewed: $249.99 one-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac Best Prices Today: $249.99 at Microsoft (one-time purchase) There is also an option to buy Office Home and Business 2024. This costs $249.99/£249.99 and the main differences is it includes Outlook and, obviously, allows commercial use. Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2024: Prices There are also options to buy the individual apps separately. However, at $179.99/£159.99 per app, it actually costs more to buy it this way than if you purchased Office Home 2024 (above). We recommend: Microsoft Word for Mac Price When Reviewed: Lifetime license, Office Home 2024, one device: $149.99; Lifetime license Word, one device: $179.99; Microsoft 265 Personal, one device: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Microsoft (one device, one year) | $119.99 at Microsoft Office Home 2024 | $179.99 at Microsoft (lifetime license) Microsoft sells a lifetime license of Word for $179.99/£159.99 (one device). We recommend: Microsoft Excel for Mac Price When Reviewed: Lifetime license, Office Home 2024, one device: $149.99; Lifetime license, Excel, one device: $179.99; Microsoft 265 Personal, one device: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Microsoft (one device, one year) | $149.99 at Microsoft Office Home 2024 | $179.99 at Microsoft (lifetime license) Microsoft also sells a lifetime license of Excel for $179.99/£159.99 (one device). We recommend: Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac Price When Reviewed: Lifetime license, Office Home 2024, one device: $149.99; Lifetime license, PowerPoint, one device: $179.99; Microsoft 265 Personal, one device: $99.99 a year ($9.99 a month) Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Microsoft (one device, one year) | $149.99 at Microsoft Office Home 2024 | $179.99 at Microsoft (lifetime license) Microsoft also sells a lifetime license of PowerPoint for $179.99/£159.99 (one device). Want to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free? We have more information about how to do that below. What’s the difference between Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365? One key difference, as you can see from the prices above, is how much it will cost you. With Microsoft 365, customers pay monthly or yearly to always have the most up-to-date version of the software. There are various packages depending on whether you will be the only person using the software, if you will be sharing the subscription with friends and family, or if you are a small business or a larger enterprise. The subscription system suits some users, but others prefer to pay for software outright and know that they will own it for eternity. Hence, Microsoft also allows you to buy the full Office 2024 suite for a one-off payment. That license will never run out, although Microsoft might eventually stop support for that version. Over the next five years Microsoft 365 would cost one person $599.40/£509.40 if they opted to pay $9.99/£8.49 a month. If that person chose to buy Microsoft Office Home 2024 instead they would only pay $149.99/£119.99 (assuming they didn’t need it for commercial use, in which case they would have to pay $249.99/£249.99). However, paying upfront means they would miss out on various extras that come with the subscription, including subsequent updates, such as Microsoft Office 2028 when/if that comes out. What exactly are you getting for your money if you choose to subscribe? Microsoft 365 vs Office 2024 The key difference relates to collaboration, with only the 365 contracts offering cloud-connected collaboration. If you need multiple people to be able to access the same documents to work in tandem then this is the best option. Alternatively, share versions of documents via email and edit and update as required. The other key difference is the addition of Copilot in subscriber versions. With the arrival of Apple Intelligence very similar (arguably better) AI tools are included system-wide anyway, so this may not matter to you. The one thing that may impact on whether or not you choose 365 over Office 2024 is the fact that only 365 users will get feature updates. This early in the cycle this probably won’t matter so much as in a few years from now when 365 subscribers have a set of must have features and Office 2024 users are jealous. Here’s how Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 compare: Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 FamilyOffice Home 2024 and Office Home & Business 2024Payment planSubscribe monthly or annually, stop paying and you lose the licenseOne-time purchaseIncludedWord, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook and other appsWord, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote (and Outlook in Home & Business versions)Cloud storage1TB Cloud storage per person with OneDriveNo cloud storage CollaborationCloud-connected features for collaboration in real-timeNo collaboration toolsAIAI features with Copilot (only for subscriber, Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools, will work)No Copilot AI features (however, Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools, will work)UpdatesFeature updatesNo updatesSecurity UpdatesSecurity updates and bug fixesSecurity updates and bug fixes (for five years)DevicesMultiple devices and platformsOne PC or Mac. Basic versions of the mobile apps can be used on iPhones and iPads.SupportTech supportInstallation help. Support for first 60 days at no extra cost. Can I get Office for free? As you can see from the above, there are various ways to get Office, or single programs from the Office suite, on your Mac. But what if you don’t want to spend a lot of money? There is a free trial that allows you to use Microsoft 365 for one month. After the trial you will be charged so make sure you cancel before the trial is up. Get Microsoft 365 free for one month One option is to subscribe for the time you need access to the software and then cancel your subscription. That way you could get the basic version of Office for Mac for $9.99/£8.49 and cancel after 30 days. Beware that you may lose access to your data though. Or you can save even more money and use the free View Only mode. This mode will let you view, but not edit, Word documents, PowerPoint slides and Excel sheets. That may be all you need to do, but if you do need to edit the document you could copy and paste it into an app you can edit in, save it and share it from there (in a compatible format). Another option is to open documents in the corresponding Apple iWork app. Apple has a word processor called Pages that can open Word documents, Keynote for PowerPoint presentations, and Numbers for Excel. These options will enable you to open and edit the Office documents, edit them, and save them in the Office format, without ever having to open Office. Sometimes the formatting can be out slightly, but it’s a great solution. And crucially it won’t cost you anything because these apps are free for Mac users. We also have this article about how to get Microsoft Word for free. We have this article about getting Office apps for free on iPad.04:52 pmTwilio Hosting and Porting – Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 30, 17:00 - 18:00 PSTJan 30, 08:36 PSTScheduled - We’re conducting an emergency maintenance in US and Canada between 17:00 and 18:00 Pacific Time on 01/30/2025. Due to a downstream carrier maintenance, customers will be able to submit porting/hosting orders, but unable to sign them which will result in interrupted/blocked orders processing. We recommend creating orders and retrying blocked orders after the maintenance period.04:50 pmSunday Night Soccer brings MLS matches to Apple TV+
Catch the action with “Sunday Night Soccer” on Apple TV+. Watch the MLS's most compelling matchups and enjoy pre- and postgame shows. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:45 pmDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 $136 off, M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, M4 Max $400 off, Satechi sale from $10, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 $136 off, M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, M4 Max $400 off, Satechi sale from $10, more
Today’s best deals in Apple gear and accessories include Apple Watch Series 10 at up to $136 off alongside ongoing Black Friday pricing across the entire lineup. These offers join the $110 price drop on Apple Watch Ultra 2, but Amazon has also brought back the most affordable M4 MacBook Pro at the lowest we have tracked with $200 in savings alongside a massive $400 price drop on select M4 Max MacBook Pro configs for folks looking to score a real beast of a new laptop. Satechi is running a serious 50% sale on its desktop and workstation accessories, plus you’ll find everything else down below. more…04:45 pmDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 $136 off, M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, M4 Max $400 off, Satechi sale from $10, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 $136 off, M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, M4 Max $400 off, Satechi sale from $10, more
Today’s best deals in Apple gear and accessories include Apple Watch Series 10 at up to $136 off alongside ongoing Black Friday pricing across the entire lineup. These offers join the $110 price drop on Apple Watch Ultra 2, but Amazon has also brought back the most affordable M4 MacBook Pro at the lowest we have tracked with $200 in savings alongside a massive $400 price drop on select M4 Max MacBook Pro configs for folks looking to score a real beast of a new laptop. Satechi is running a serious 50% sale on its desktop and workstation accessories, plus you’ll find everything else down below. more…04:45 pmDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 $136 off, M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, M4 Max $400 off, Satechi sale from $10, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 $136 off, M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, M4 Max $400 off, Satechi sale from $10, more
Today’s best deals in Apple gear and accessories include Apple Watch Series 10 at up to $136 off alongside ongoing Black Friday pricing across the entire lineup. These offers join the $110 price drop on Apple Watch Ultra 2, but Amazon has also brought back the most affordable M4 MacBook Pro at the lowest we have tracked with $200 in savings alongside a massive $400 price drop on select M4 Max MacBook Pro configs for folks looking to score a real beast of a new laptop. Satechi is running a serious 50% sale on its desktop and workstation accessories, plus you’ll find everything else down below. more…04:35 pmApple continues global reign as Fortune’s Most Admired Company
In a winning streak that started the year before the first iPhone came out, Apple is the world's most admired company for the 18th year. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:04 pmApple Highlights Hearing Health Issues Leading Up to Super Bowl LIX
Apple and the University of Michigan have released new results from the Apple Hearing Study highlighting the increase in noise levels seen around recent Super Bowl games. The results come just ahead of Super Bowl LIX taking place in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9. Based on data collected from over 115,000 users via the Noise app on Apple Watch in the Apple Hearing Study, researchers found that study partipicants were exposed to noise levels about 1.5 to 3 decibels higher over the past four Super Bowl games compared to the following Sundays. While the study's authors note that a 3 dB increase may be "barely noticeable," given the logarithmic nature of the decibel scale it equates to up to a doubling of sound energy that can be detrimental to hearing health. Noise levels were significantly higher for users in states where the Super Bowl was played and whose teams participated in the game each year, compared to those in other states, likely representing a higher number of users in those states gathering for the game, potentially in larger groups and louder environments. Alongside the results, Apple has highlighted some of the hearing health features offered through the company's devices, including the Noise app on Apple Watch that can alert you to high environmental sound levels and the Hearing Protection feature of AirPods Pro 2 that can reduce your sound exposure in loud environments.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:03 pmThe return of ‘OG Facebook’ is a big Meta priority this year
Yesterday Meta reported its quarterly earnings, and amid sharing updates on Threads, Instagram, and yes, the metaverse, CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined an interesting new priority for this year: getting back to ‘OG Facebook.’ more…03:58 pmSleep analysis never returns in bed time
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Amazon's month-end MacBook Air sale delivers prices as low as $799 on models equipped with at least 16GB RAM.Grab a MacBook Air from $799 - Image credit: AppleApple's MacBook Air line is on sale this Thursday, with the M2 model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage ringing in at $799 on Amazon thanks to a $200 instant rebate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:45 pmiOS interview in a mid tech company in my country
Hi, Im in like few days gonna have a technical interview within that company, they recuriter said to me that its going to be a one hour interview with something on board, nothing to prepare to. What do u think should I focus on? system desgin? and if does – do u have good resources? […]03:30 pmDeepSeek's AI success is overshadowed by a serious security breach
A massive data leak from AI startup DeepSeek has raised alarms about the security of sensitive user data in the rapidly evolving AI industry.DeepSeek AICybersecurity researchers at Wiz recently found a major security lapse at DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup. The company, known for its DeepSeek-R1 AI model, had left a ClickHouse database exposed — an oversight with serious consequences.Over a million log entries, containing chat history, secret keys, and backend details, were left unprotected in the exposed database. Worse, the database allowed full administrative control without authentication, making it a goldmine for potential attackers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:22 pmChinese AI startup DeepSeek seen as positive for Apple
The advent of the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is viewed positively for Apple, as the availability of more affordable AI models… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:20 pmSuper Bowl Sundays are really noisy everywhere in the US – Apple Watch study
You don’t have to be in the Super Bowl stadium to be exposed to a lot of noise during the game. A new Apple Watch study found that noise levels across America are significantly higher than normal for about nine hours on Super Bowl Sundays. On average, across the US, you’re likely to be exposed to noise levels between 1.5 and 3 decibels higher than usual – which is a lot worse than it sounds when it comes to potential hearing damage … more…03:19 pmApple enjoys 18th year at the top of Fortune's most admired companies list
Continuing its impressive eighteen-year winning streak, Apple has managed to secure first ranking on Fortune's annual 'Worlds Most Admired Companies' list once again.Apple CEO Tim CookTo determine the best of the best, Fortune and it's partner, Korn Ferry, began with a list of 1,500 companies, of which 1,000 were the largest U.S. companies, ranked by revenue. The remaining were non-U.S. companies that made more than $10 billion in revenue.Then, 3,380 executives, directors, and analysts were asked to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria. Categories included things like investment value, quality of management, products, social responsibility, and ability to attract talent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:19 pmSamsung Introduces Major Discounts on TVs, Monitors, and More Ahead of Super Bowl LIX
Samsung this week introduced a new sitewide sale with big discounts on TVs, monitors, storage accessories, and home appliances. You can also still save up to $1,250 when pre-ordering the new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup, which includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In terms of TVs, the highlight of this sale is up to $1,300 off The Frame TVs, with the popular 65-inch model available for $1,299.99, down from $1,999.99. Another steep TV discount is on Samsung's 85-inch Neo QLED 4K TV for $1,749.99, down from $3,999.99. SITEWIDE DEALSSamsung Super Bowl SaleTVs The Frame - Save up to $1,300 85-inch Crystal UHD TV - $799.99, down from $1,099.99 65-inch QLED 4K TV - $899.99, down from $1,599.99 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,499.99, down from $2,599.99 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,499.99, down from $2,699.99 85-inch QLED 4K TV - $1,279.99, down from $2,799.99 85-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,749.99, down from $3,999.99 Monitors and Storage 990 EVO 5.0 NVMe SSD 2TB - $129.99, down from $239.99 2TB Portable SSD - $159.99, down from $284.99 34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 Curved Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,199.99 32-inch Odyssey Quantum Gaming Monitor - $599.99, down from $1,099.99 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,099.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,999.99, down from $2,999.99 Refrigerators Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,199.00, down from $1,666.00 4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,999.00, down from $2,899.00 Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,599.00, down from $3,499.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,799.00, down from $4,099.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $3,299.00, down from $4,999.00 Galaxy Products Galaxy S25 Smartphone - Save up to $800 Galaxy S25+ Smartphone - Save up to $800 Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $1,250 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2025? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:18 pmCan I ultimately build a social media platform app using an 8gb/256 M1 Macbook Air if need be? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCan I ultimately build a social media platform app using an 8gb/256 M1 Macbook Air if need be?
I live in a country where I make okay money but, because electronics cost so much here ($2700 for a new 16gb/512 M3 Macbook Air), can only afford to purchase an 8gb/256 M1 Macbook Air (and that’s even on a installment plan). As far as the app I want to build it would be a […]03:15 pmPDX (Portland) on 2025-01-30
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Apple is set to add PGA TOUR Pro Golf to Apple Arcade on February 6th. As someone who was obsessed with console games while I was growing up, I can’t help but get excited about this release. This is just another console-level game being added to the already growing portfolio of high-level games. Here’s what you should expect. more…02:56 pmNetflix just revealed its big 2025 TV lineup, here’s what’s coming
Netflix is by far the most dominant player in streaming, and today the company revealed its content release plans for 2025 with lots of big new shows and movies debuting. Here are the highlights. more…02:37 pmDeepSeek exposed chat history and other sensitive data, show security researchers
In a major security failing, Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek exposed chat history and other sensitive data in a database accessible without any authentication. The security researchers who discovered the issue say that the exposure included more than a million lines of log entries, which included chat history and secret keys … more…02:30 pmThis isn’t just any bike bell — think of it as an AirTag for your bike
Think of it as an AirTag for your ride. Give yourself some peace of mind while this bike tracker costs just $19.99 (regularly $29.99). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:15 pmAll eyes on Apple earnings today. Here’s what Wall Street expects.
Apple is anticipated to demonstrate revenue growth over the previous year in its upcoming earnings report, yet the primary concern for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:13 pmStudy: Fewer iPhone users are springing for storage upgrades
Macworld Most tech buzzwords turn out to be short-lived fads. But cloud computing, an industry obsession long before AI and spatial computing grabbed the limelight, has quietly fulfilled its early promise to a degree that is becoming a problem for Apple’s bottom line. The idea of cloud computing is a simple one: Users offload data, apps, and processes from their devices and store it in the cloud, by which we simply mean a third party’s servers. Provided you have access to a reliable internet connection, and trust the security and privacy credentials of your cloud provider, this makes life easier. It’s easier to work across multiple devices, and the storage burden on each device becomes far lighter. The problem, as far as Apple is concerned, comes when customers become so accustomed to a lighter storage burden that they lower their hardware buying requirements. On Wednesday the analyst company Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) published a new report entitled Are iPhone Buyers Finally Ready to Rely on the Cloud? This found that premium iPhone customers are becoming less inclined to spend extra for additional storage. In the quarter ended December 2024, the proportion of top-end buyers (which means buyers of the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max) who paid for storage beyond the baseline allocation was 44 percent, down from 48 percent for the equivalent models in the equivalent quarter a year earlier. Likewise, storage upgrading among buyers of “flagship” models (the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, or 15 and 15 Plus the year before) fell from 48 percent to 42 percent. This might not sound like much, but those small percentages add up quickly, especially when charging extra for more storage has long been one of Apple’s most reliable revenue streams. A baseline (256GB, $1,199) iPhone 16 Pro Max has a big profit margin, but this pales in comparison with the 1TB, $1,599 model because storage components simply aren’t that expensive–not anywhere near. (Admittedly this is a huge simplification, but look for a 1TB SSD on Amazon and see if it costs you $400.) In hardware terms, storage upgrades are about as close to pure profit as it gets for Apple. The iPhone Pro Max has started at a heft 256GB of storage for two years while the other models all have 128GB.Connor Jewiss / Foundry This makes it a problem when customers offload more and more of their data to the cloud–streaming songs from Apple Music or Spotify, storing photos and videos in iCloud–and there isn’t the same need for a large storage allowance. The amount of storage Apple currently offers with its baseline iPhones is enough for most people, and that’s costing the company money. Of course, an agile and forward-looking company can pivot to a certain extent and make money from this trend in other areas. Apple Music itself is a revenue driver, as is iCloud. Services is indeed a consistent growth area… but then again, in Q4 2024 the entire Services department (which includes the App Store, AppleCare, and a lot of other things that aren’t related to cloud computing) brought in $25 billion in revenue, compared to the iPhone’s $46.2 billion. It’s not really comparable. At the same time, the trend is not universal, and CIRP actually saw an increase in storage upgrades among buyers of the remaining “legacy” phones, which rose from 38 percent to 48 percent. That’s extra money coming in. Perhaps it can make up for the lost upgrades at the high end? Up to a point, and that’s all. It’s not surprising that legacy buyers are more inclined to pay for extra storage, partly because they start with less (the baseline is just 64GB for the iPhone SE) and partly because both the phones and the upgrades are cheaper. The baseline 64GB iPhone SE is currently $429, while the 256GB model is $579. That’s a maximum upsell of $150 on a device that starts with a far lower profit margin in the first place. Can we expect a 64GB iPhone 17 as Apple addresses this worrying trend? Probably not. I suspect that the cat is out of the bag as far as cloud computing is concerned, and costly storage upgrades may become a thing of the past, except for a smaller niche market that needs unusually large storage allocations for professional reasons. But this is bad news for Apple, and we shouldn’t be surprised if prices start to creep up as the company looks to bolster its profit margins in other areas.02:05 pmApple Continues to Be the World's Most Admired Company
Apple has been ranked as Fortune's Most Admired Company for the 18th consecutive year. The Fortune rankings are based on a survey of 3,380 business leaders across a range of industries, who assess companies on nine criteria, including innovation, investment value, social responsibility, and the ability to attract talent. Apple once again secured the top spot, followed by Microsoft and Amazon, both of which have consistently ranked among the top three in recent years. The 2025 rankings highlight the continued dominance of the technology sector, most notably with Nvidia making a significant rise to fourth place for the first time, driven by its growing influence in artificial intelligence and GPU development. The company has benefited considerably from the explosive growth of AI, with its chips serving as the backbone for generative AI models developed by OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. While technology companies continue to dominate the upper ranks, other industries remain well represented, with Berkshire Hathaway, Costco, and JPMorgan Chase rounding out the top seven. Meanwhile, ServiceNow, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Novo Nordisk made their debuts in the top 50. Another notable trend in this year's Fortune rankings is the increasing consolidation of American corporations at the top, with all ten of the most admired companies based in the U.S. for the second year in a row.Tag: FortuneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:00 pmHow to schedule texts and send messages later on iPhone
Schedule a text message from your iPhone to make sure you never forget to send that reminder text or birthday greetings. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:52 pmFRA (Frankfurt) on 2025-02-04
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Satellite video calls will be coming to Europe from later this year, following a successful demo of the tech by Vodafone in partnership with AST SpaceMobile. Rollout in the US through AT&T will follow some time later. As with existing satellite text and voice calls, the service will operate in remote areas where no cellular coverage is available … more…01:07 pmHow TSMC beat Intel to be Apple's main chip foundry
TSMC and Apple's partnership hasn't always been certain, with a new interview detailing how the company fended off an attempt by Intel to become Apple's chip foundry partner in 2011.TSMC founder Morris Chang - Image Credit: Acquired/YouTubeTSMC has a long history being Apple's chip producer, with it making everything from iPhone chips to Apple Silicon. However, there was a chance that Intel could've been in that role.In an interview with YouTube channel Acquired, TSMC founder Morris Chang explained how Apple paused talks with TSMC in February 2011, to hear a proposal from Intel. At the time, Intel wanted to become the firm to construct Apple's chips, in the midst of when Intel chips were used throughout the Mac lineup. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:41 pmApple named Fortune’s Most Admired Company for 18th year running
For the 18th year running, Apple has been named Fortune’s Most Admired Company. The rankings are based of a survey of more than 3,000 company execs across 30 countries. While Apple’s number one position was unchanged, a new company made the top five for the first time this year … more…12:25 pmDeepSeek privacy under investigation in US and Europe; removed from App Store in Italy
DeepSeek privacy concerns have led to investigations being opened in both the US and Europe, and seen the app removed from the App Store in Italy. It seems likely the same will happen in other countries. Italian’s privacy regulator questioned whether the app complied with GDPR, a tough privacy law that applies across 30 different countries … more…12:22 pmDifferent localization for each scheme
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Macworld Whether you’re a veteran Mac user or a macOS Sequoia newbie, you’ve probably heard that Macs never need to be restarted. It’s a belief that goes back to the time when PC and Macs were represented by different actors and let me tell you: It’s a myth. Now, some of you reading this will roll your eyes and say, “Well, of course.” But there are plenty of MacBook users who simply close their lid at the end of the day and reopen it the next morning. The only time they might consider a restart is when a macOS update forces them to. I know because I was one. I’ve been a Mac user since 2000 (Power Mac G4 Gigabit Ethernet) and have never made a habit of restarting. It was never an issue until I got my first Apple silicon Mac. Even though it had 16GB of RAM, twice that of the laptop it replaced, I had constant issues, with memory pressure causing regular slowdowns and crashes, and battery life suffering. I thought maybe it was an M1 issue, being a first-generation chip and all, but the problem persisted when I upgraded to an M2 Pro machine a year later (also with 16GB of RAM). So last year I sprung for a MacBook far more capable than I needed: an M3 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB of RAM. While I use my MacBook a lot, I’m not what you’d call a heavy user. I use Photoshop, Microsoft 365 apps, and Safari with roughly 20 tabs open at all times. But even on this monster of a machine, which runs very fast most of the time, it struggles to keep up after a couple of weeks without a restart. It’s most noticeable with the battery, which can fluctuate between hours no matter what I’m doing. Foundry As you can see in the screenshot above, last week my battery screen-on time averaged between 7-9 hours. This week, that was up to nearly 12 hours. The only difference? A restart on Sunday night. While Macs back in the day could go months without a restart and run just the same, today’s modern machines are far more complex. For example, the unified memory serves both the CPU and the GPU so it’s constantly in use. Even as I write this, nearly 30GB of my system’s 36GB of memory is in use. That’s not a flaw, it’s the way macOS works with Apple’s system architecture. It’s why everything feels so speedy and smooth, but it’s also the reason why things get bogged down after a while. And it’s why a restart once a week or so will go a long way. Don’t worry, I won’t tell your PC friends.10:41 am50 iPhone Features Apple Added to iOS 18 Since September
Since iOS 18 was released in September 2024, Apple has introduced an unprecedented number of new features and improvements across several point updates. With iOS 18.1, 18.2, and 18.3, users have seen a host of tweaks and changes designed to enhance everything from the Mail app to Camera Control on the iPhone 16. Below, we've listed 50 of the features and changes that have been rolled out through these recent updates. Keep reading to see if you picked up on them all. You can make sure your iPhone is running the latest iOS 18.3 update by going to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update. Reset Your Control Center With iOS 18, Apple made the Control Center thoroughly customizable, but there's no way to roll back your changes if things get messy. Fortunately, iOS 18.1 introduced a simple way to start fresh. In Settings ➝ Control Center, you'll find an option to reset your Control Center to its default layout. This feature is perfect if you've made too many customizations and want to return to a clean slate without manually rearranging everything. Share AirTag Location With Trusted Friend or Airline In iOS 18.2 and later, Find My has a new option to Share Item Location with an "airline or trusted person" that can help you locate something that you've misplaced. Choosing the Share Item Location option creates a link that lets someone view the location of a lost item when they open the link. The link can be opened on a non-Apple device, so an iPhone or Mac is not required to provide someone with your item's location. Links expire after a week or when you're reunited with your lost item. More than 15 airlines offer the feature, which is integrated into each airline's customer service process for locating mishandled or delayed baggage, according to Apple. 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. Get Details About Places On iPhone 16 models, Visual Intelligence became available as of iOS 18.2. If you're out somewhere and want to get more information about a restaurant or a retail store, click and hold Camera Control, and then click Camera Control again to take a photo or tap the name of the location at the top of the display. From there, you can see the hours when the business is open, place an oder for delivery at relevant locations, view the menu, view offered services, make a reservation, call the business, or visit the location's website. More Control Center Buttons Apple in iOS 18.1 introduced new individual toggles for Satellite and AirDrop in the Control Center, allowing users to add them as separate buttons to their Control Center configurations for the first time. Previously, both features were only available through the combined Connectivity control. Require Screen On for Camera Control On iPhone 16 models, under "Display & Brightness" in the Settings app, iOS 18.2 added a Camera Control toggle called Require Screen On. When enabled, this setting requires that your iPhone screen is illuminated before a press of the Camera Control button will open the Camera app or a compatible third-party camera app. It's a handy option if you find yourself pressing the button accidentally. Add an Event to Calendar From a Poster or Flyer For iPhone 16 models, iOS 18.3 added Visual Intelligence support for adding events to the Calendar app. After installing the software on an iPhone 16, long press the Camera Control button to activate Visual Intelligence when viewing a poster or a flyer, and you will be given the option to add an event to the Calendar app. Take Selfies With Camera Control Camera Control got a selfie upgrade in iOS 18.1. Now you can switch to the front-facing camera without touching your screen. Simply open the Camera app with a press of the Camera Control button, then swipe on the button to cycle through lens options. Look for the person icon at the top to activate the selfie camera, making it easier to capture that perfect self-portrait. Lock Auto Exposure and Auto Focus In iOS 18.2 and later, you can now lock the camera's auto focus and auto exposure settings by applying light pressure on the Camera Control button on iPhone 16 models. The lock remains active until you release your finger from the button. Enabling the feature involves navigating to Settings ➝ Camera ➝ Camera Control and toggling on the AE/AF Lock option. Share Apple Music Songs on TikTok In iOS 18.1 and later, Apple Music has an option to share Apple Music songs directly on TikTok. To do so, tap on Share Song and then choose TikTok from the list of apps. Easily Identify Plants and Animals For iPhone 16 models, Apple's iOS 18.3 update added a feature for easily identifying plants and animals with Visual Intelligence. You may be familiar with a similar feature in the Photos app that provides insight into plants, animals, and insects when viewing additional image information. Well, with iOS 18.3 installed, you'll be able to reveal these details with Camera Control's Visual Intelligence option, but in real time. View Video Fullscreen in Photos When iOS 18 was released in September, it brought a major redesign to the Photos app on the iPhone, but some of the updates received mixed feedback. After announcing iOS 18, Apple made adjustments to the app in its first two point updates. If you use it now, you'll see the video player has been updated to occupy more screen space, removing the thick borders seen in earlier iOS 18 versions. Now, videos display in full screen without needing a tap to expand them. Sleep Apnea Detection iOS 18.1 added support for sleep apnea detection and breathing disturbances readings on Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. You can enable sleep apnea alerts in the Health app by searching for Breathing Disturbances. Notifications won't be sent until the Apple Watch has gathered at least 10 days of data, with analysis occurring every 30 days. Note that data collection for sleep apnea and breathing disturbances only begins after the update is installed and alerts are activated. iPhone Mirroring With Hotspot With iOS 18.2, Apple changed the way iPhone Mirroring works so that you can use it even while your iPhone's hotspot connection is shared with your Mac. Previously, connecting your Mac through Personal Hotspot prevented the use of iPhone Mirroring. Search Google for On-Camera Items With Visual Intelligence introduced for iPhone 16 models in iOS 18.2, you can take a picture of any item that you see and tap on the "Search" option to use Google Image Search to find it on the web. Turns out it can be pretty useful for locating items that you might want to buy. Proofread Your Text Embarrassing typos could be a thing of the past. Introduced in iOS 18.1, Apple's new Writing Tools feature includes a powerful proofreading function. It not only checks for spelling and grammar errors but also suggests improvements in word choice and sentence structure. You can accept all suggestions with a single tap or review them one by one, complete with explanations. Track Safari Download Progress iOS 18.2 introduced the ability to track your Safari downloads outside of the app, making the process of keeping tabs on a download more effortless and immediate. You can keep an eye on download progress right from your iPhone's Lock Screen. On iPhone 14 Pro models and newer, it also appears in the Dynamic Island. Rewrite Your Text Need to change the tone of your message? The new Rewrite tool is capable of doing just that. Whether you want your text to sound more friendly, professional, or concise, this iOS 18.1 feature can adjust your writing style without altering the core content. It's like having a personal editor at your fingertips, helping you communicate more effectively in any situation. Safari Website Data Options With iOS 18.2, Apple added a new section to the Settings app for managing website data and history, with options for Clear History and Website Data. The Website Data section includes options for exporting data from Safari and importing data from another app into Safari. In iOS 18.2, Apple also added new background images for customizing the Safari start page. Adjust Media Volume on Lock Screen Prior to 2022, the volume slider was a familiar presence on the Lock Screen whenever media was playing. When Apple released iOS 16, however, it removed the control without explaining the reason, much to the dismay of many users. Thankfully, Apple brought the control back as an option in iOS 18.2. You'll find a toggle in Settings ➝ Accessibility ➝ Audio & Visual, labeled "Always Show Volume Control". Enable the switch, and you'll be able to adjust volume from the Lock Screen without having to unlock your iPhone or use the physical volume buttons. Summarize Long Emails If you frequently suffer from inbox overload, this should feature introduced in iOS 18.1 should be a welcome one. When you receive a lengthy email, you'll see a "Summarize" button that lets Apple Intelligence create a concise overview. Choose from options like a brief paragraph, key points, or even a bulleted list. This tool makes it easier to quickly grasp the essence of important messages without reading every word. Plus, your inbox displays a brief AI-generated summary instead of the first few lines of each email, helping you prioritize your responses more efficiently. Reboot Security Feature Extended With iOS 18, Apple introduced a feature that caused the iPhone to reboot every three days. "Inactivity Reboot" is designed to automatically reboot an iPhone if it remains locked and unused for a specified period, which makes it more difficult to break into with the forensic tools used by law enforcement and others, such as bad actors. A 7-day inactivity reboot functionality was initially introduced in iOS 18, but the timer was shortened to three days with the launch of iOS 18.1. Summarize and Read Text Aloud on Camera With the addition of Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16 models, iOS 18.2 made it possible to take a photo of text and choose a "Summarize" option to get a summary of what's written. Whenever you take a Camera Control image of text, there's also an option to hear it read aloud. To use this, just tap the "Read Aloud" button at the bottom of the display, and Siri will read it out loud in your selected Siri voice. Play Daily Sudoku Puzzles With iOS 18.2, Apple News+ subscribers in the U.S. gained access to daily sudoku puzzles, offering easy, moderate, and challenging difficulty levels. A scoreboard keeps track of your sudoku statistics, including the total number of puzzles solved and your fastest completion times for each difficulty level. This addition is the fourth puzzle game available with an Apple News+ subscription, joining Crossword, Crossword Mini, and Quartiles. Answer Apple Product Questions Your iPhone became a knowledgeable Apple expert from the moment you installed iOS 18.1. Siri can tap into a vast database of product information, helping you understand device features, locate settings, and even provide tutorials on how to complete tasks. It's like having Apple Support built right into your device, available whenever you need it. Easily Manage Default Apps iOS 18.2 added a new "Default Apps" section that can be found in the Settings app, which can be used to manage your default apps for the iPhone. This is a feature that Apple promised would be coming to the European Union, but later decided to make it available worldwide. US users can access the Default App interface to choose their preferred Email, Call Filtering, Browser, and Passwords, and Keyboards. EU users should have more options for choosing non-Apple apps as their default, as they are able to delete core apps like Messages, App Store, Safari, Camera, and Photos. Offer Smart Replies to Emails and Messages Communication got a boost with Smart Reply, introduced in iOS 18.1. When you receive an email or message, your iPhone will analyze the content and suggest contextually relevant responses. These quick-tap options make it easy to reply promptly and appropriately, saving you time and effort in your daily correspondence. Adjust Camera Control Double-Click Speed From iOS 18.2, a new option in Settings ➝ Accessibility ➝ Camera Control allows you to adjust the double-click speed for the Camera Control button. The available options are Default, Slow, and Slower. The settings are added alongside existing options to adjust the speed of the double light press and the force of the light press. Summarize Multiple Message Notifications In iOS 18.1, Apple debuted notification summaries. The feature summarizes multiple message notifications on your Lock Screen, giving you a quick overview without the need to open the app. The feature aims to help you stay on top of conversations without getting overwhelmed by notification overload. After controversy over misleading summarized news headlines, Apple in iOS 18.3 rolled back the feature's support for apps in the News and Entertainment category. Apple also tweaked notification summaries so that they appear in italicized text, with the aim of making them easier to differentiate visually compared to regular notifications. Categorize Emails in Mail In iOS 18.2, Apple introduced an updated version of the Mail app for built-in categorization. Mail Categories effectively organize your incoming emails into distinct sections for easier navigation. Important emails are grouped in a "Primary" category, while other types are categorized into three additional sections. The "Transactions" section streamlines access to receipts, orders, and shipping information, allowing you to quickly locate your purchases. Meanwhile, the "Updates" section gathers newsletters, appointment reminders, and various subscription emails, keeping you informed. Lastly, the "Promotions" category highlights special offers and promotional messages, to make sure you don’t miss out on any deals. Manage Notification Summaries More Easily Apple Intelligence notification summaries are designed to group multiple notifications from the same app together, providing a one-sentence overview of the content. In iOS 18.3, Apple made it easier to manage individual app settings for notification summaries directly from your iPhone's Lock Screen. A quick swipe leftwards across a summarized notification reveals a new option to turn off summaries for the related app. You can reinstate summaries for the app in question anytime by toggling the associated switch in Settings ➝ Notifications ➝ Summarize Notifications. Create Memory Movies From a Short Description Relive your favorite moments with ease using the new Memory Movie feature that Apple debuted in iOS 18.1. Simply provide a description like "My cat in 2024" or "Orlando in the summer," and your iPhone will automatically select relevant photos and choose appropriate music. You can further customize the mood and add specific scenes, turning your memories into beautiful short films with minimal effort. Generate Images Using Prompts Image Playground was introduced with iOS 18.2 and is a totally new app designed to help you create images based on your ideas. Similar to ChatGPT, you can generate images by providing a prompt, and Apple offers suggested categories like themes, locations, and costumes to inspire your creativity. The app specializes in stylized content, meaning the generated images won't be realistic, but can choose from Animation and Illustration styles. Additionally, you can include likenesses of friends and family by pulling images directly from your Photos app. While Image Playground functions as a standalone app, it can also be integrated into apps like Notes and Messages and added to third-party applications. Remove Unwanted Objects From Photos In iOS 18.1 and later, you can perfect your photos with Apple's Clean Up tool. This feature allows you to easily remove unwanted objects from your images. Whether it's a photobomber or a distracting element in the background, you can now tap, circle, or brush over the object to make it disappear. The tool is smart enough to preserve important elements, ensuring your main subjects remain intact. Get an iPhone Charge Time Estimate In iOS 18.2 and later, you can get notified about how long it will take your iPhone to reach a specific charge level. This builds upon iOS 18's existing battery health capabilities, which include options to limit maximum charging to 80%, 85%, 90%, or 95% to help preserve long-term battery health. iOS 18 also alerts users when their iPhone is being charged with a slower-than-optimal charger. Summarize Your Audio Transcripts Turn long recordings into digestible content with the transcription feature added in iOS 18.1. When you record audio in apps like Notes, your iPhone can provide a transcript along with a summary. This is particularly useful for capturing and distilling information from lectures, meetings, or interviews, making it easier to review and share key points. Create Custom Emoji Characters Genmoji are akin to traditional emojis but offer enhanced functionality. With the feature enabled in iOS 18.2, you can create virtually any emoji you desire, freeing you from the limitations of the standard emoji set. While they function like emojis on Apple devices, they are not encoded characters from the Unicode Consortium. Instead, Apple developed a unique API for Genmoji, ensuring they display correctly in any application that supports rich text. You can generate a Genmoji by providing a description of your desired design, and you even have the option to create Genmoji that resemble individuals from your Photos library. Reduce Your Interruptions Take control of your notifications with the new Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode. This intelligent feature, added in iOS 18.1, filters your alerts and shows you only the most important notifications that require immediate attention. It should come in handy for when you need to concentrate but don't want to miss crucial information. Query ChatGPT via Siri Apple has collaborated with OpenAI to incorporate ChatGPT into the iPhone. Introduced in iOS 18.2, the partnership allows Siri to handle complex requests by referring them to ChatGPT, such as generating images or creating text from scratch. With the Writing Tools feature, ChatGPT can produce and illustrate original content, expanding its capabilities beyond what Siri can currently offer. For instance, you can open a lengthy PDF and ask Siri to summarize information on a specific topic; Siri can then pass this request to ChatGPT to generate a comprehensive summary. Apple envisions Siri as a facilitator for AI models and tools, optimizing available resources to provide you with answers without the need to switch between multiple apps. Record Your Phone Calls iOS 18.1 introduced Phone call recording. During a call, you'll see a record button in the upper left corner of the display. Tap it, and after notifying all participants, the call will be recorded. These recordings are stored in the Notes app, where you can access transcripts and AI-generated summaries, making it easy to review important conversations. View ChatGPT Limits As part of Apple's collab with OpenAI, iPhone users running iOS 18.2 and later can access ChatGPT for free but are limited to a small number of requests using the latest ChatGPT-4 turbo engine and a limited number of DALL-E 3 image generations. To that extent, the Apple Intelligence & Siri section in Settings displays ChatGPT limits for free users, but it also provides an option to upgrade to the paid ChatGPT Plus plan. Once these limits are reached, access reverts to a more basic version of ChatGPT, which is less costly for OpenAI to maintain. Full access requires a ChatGPT Plus subscription, priced at $19.99 per month. Summarize Web Articles Getting the gist of a long article is easier with this iOS 18.1 Safari improvement. When using Reader Mode, you can tap a button to have Apple Intelligence summarize the article for you. This feature quickly distills the main points, allowing you to grasp the essence of the content without reading every word. Generate Apple Intelligence Reports If you're curious about how Apple Intelligence is working on your device, iOS 18.1 added transparency through the Apple Intelligence Report. Found in the Privacy & Security section of the Settings app, this feature allows you to export your Apple Intelligence data. It requires Face ID authentication, ensuring your privacy is protected while providing insight into how AI is enhancing your iPhone experience. More Options in Writing Tools With successive point updates, Apple upgraded the Writing Tools feature to include options for more open-ended modifications. In iOS 18.1, Writing Tools can only adjust the tone to friendly, professional, or a simplified version. However, in iOS 18.2, users can specify the desired tone or content changes, such as incorporating more action words or transforming an email into a poem. Search Apple Music and Apple TV in Natural Language Apple in iOS 18.2 introduced a natural language search feature for Apple Music and Apple TV, making it easier to find what you're looking for. In the Apple TV app, you can use casual phrases to search for movies and shows. For example, you can type "family-friendly movies," "thrillers set in space," "movies starring Ryan Gosling," or "feel-good comedies" to get tailored results. The Apple Music app offers similar functionality, letting you search for songs and playlists by mood, genre, or activity. Try searches like "upbeat workout songs," "romantic ballads," "90s pop hits," or "songs to dance to" to quickly discover music that fits your vibe. Test Your Hearing With AirPods Pro iOS 18.2 and later brought the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test feature to several more countries, including Cyprus, Czechia, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. This feature initially launched in the U.S. and just a few other countries with iOS 18.1. The hearing test takes about five minutes and helps adults determine if they might have hearing loss by assessing their ability to hear various sound frequencies. Once the test is complete, users receive a classification of their hearing and suggestions for next steps. For more details, Apple provides a support document explaining the feature in depth. Send Screen Content to ChatGPT In iOS 18.2 and later, you can ask ChatGPT a question about something on your screen, and Siri will offer to send a screenshot of it to ChatGPT or the full content as a file if it's a long document. You can use the Copy button at the top-right of the scrollable response window to copy the output to your clipboard. Alternatively, you can save useful responses by invoking Siri and saying "Save this to my notes," which gives you a searchable archive of your conversations in Notes that persists after they end. This is especially useful if you aren't logged into ChatGPT and can't refer back to your account to see your chat history. Perform Repeating Operations in Calculator Apple used its iOS 18.3 update as a chance to bring repeating operations back to the Calculator app. When you tap the equals sign twice, the app will now repeat the last mathematical operation. For example, if you tap in 10x10 and tap the equals sign to get a 100 result, if you hit equals again, it will multiply 100x10, and will continue multiplying by 10 every time you tap the equals symbol. It's a small but meaningful change that should make it easier to calculate compound interest. Limit iPhone's Speaker Volume A feature introduced in iOS 18.2 lets you cap the maximum volume of your device's built-in speaker. It should be particularly useful if you're a parent or guardian and share your device with children, but it's also handy if you frequently find yourself in situations where sudden loud audio could be disruptive. The new "Limit Maximum Volume" option can be found in the Sound & Haptics section of the Settings app, under the "Volume Limit" section. Layer Voice Memo Recordings iOS 18.2 added layered Voice Memos recordings to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, making it easier for musicians to flesh out song ideas and experiment with new ideas. Users can layer a vocal track on top of an existing instrumental recording, with no headphones needed. Instrumental compositions can be played through the iPhone's speaker while vocals are recorded at the same time using the iPhone 16 Pro microphones. Apple says that this feature is powered by the A18 Pro chip and uses advanced processing and machine learning to isolate the vocal recording. Battery Health Support for Third-Party Batteries In iOS 18.1, Apple began allowing iPhones to display battery health information for non-Apple batteries. Previously, when a third-party battery was installed, users would encounter a message indicating that the battery’s authenticity couldn't be verified, and the Battery Health feature would be disabled. But in iOS 18.1 and later, iPhones now provide battery health metrics for aftermarket batteries, accompanied by a notification stating that the data may not be entirely accurate due to the use of a non-genuine battery. 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Macworld Back in 2020, Apple introduced the $99 HomePod mini for those seeking a miniature, more affordable edition of its smart speaker. While I absolutely adore the pair I’ve connected to my Apple TV for audio output, certain annoyances sometimes downgrade the overall experience. With the HomePod mini 2 rumored to launch at some point this year, I hope Apple addresses my concerns by equipping it with these five upgrades. 1. ChatGPT integration On the latest versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, users can rely on ChatGPT’s smarts when addressing Siri. Notably, this integration, like other Apple Intelligence perks, is limited to the latest iPhones, iPads, and Macs. With the HomePod mini 2, I sincerely hope Apple supports the ChatGPT integration and lets users configure it in the Home app. Limiting Writing Tools and image generation features to devices with at least 8GB of RAM makes sense because they work offline. Incorporating ChatGPT, on the other hand, would merely send queries to and fetch relevant responses from OpenAI’s servers. I’m confident there are no technical challenges preventing the company from supporting it on less powerful products. Now, you may be wondering: Can’t this guy just use the upgraded Siri on his iPhone, iPad, and Mac? Does he really need ChatGPT on the HomePod? The problem is that, by design, HomePods will always handle your voice commands. So, when you holler Siri or Hey Siri, the “smart” speaker will process your request, even if you’re actively using an Apple Intelligence-equipped device. This limits me to Siri’s infamous knowledge and bars me from using the ChatGPT integration—unless I trigger Siri using the physical button on my iDevice or Mac. But that’s impractical when one’s hands are occupied. As a workaround, I set my HomePods to only respond to “Hey Siri” (and not “Siri”). This way, when I need to control media playback on my Apple TV, I can use the longer wake phrase to catch its attention. For all other queries, I opt for vanilla Siri, which only my iPhone, iPad, and Mac recognize. While this workaround is effective to an extent, it’s unnecessary, and most users are probably unaware of it. Baking ChatGPT into the HomePod mini 2 would make everyone’s lives easier. 2. A Dolby Atmo-Sphere My HomePod mini journey started with a single unit a couple of years ago. I instantly fell in love with the 10cm sphere and decided to buy a second one to enable stereo listening. Initially, Apple promised it would bring Dolby Atmos support to both the original and mini variants of its smart speaker. However, it ultimately restricted spatial audio to the non-mini editions. While some claim you can force the minis to output spatial audio with certain workarounds, I haven’t personally been able to make it work. Furthermore, Apple explicitly states on an official support document (https://support.apple.com/en-us/102357) that the HomePod mini is incompatible with Dolby Atmos. Foundry Critics may argue that spatial audio is a privilege exclusive to flagship devices. Though, given that the entry-level AirPods 3 and 4 support the format, it’s clear that Apple isn’t limiting it to its premium products. So, here’s hoping the HomePod mini 2 officially adopts spatial audio output to help users further liven up the atmosphere. 3. Casting call: mini meets Android Unfortunately, life sometimes throws green-bubbled friends our way, and we can’t always say no to that. While us humans have, to some extent, learned how to accept each other’s differences, the HomePod mini still has a long way to go. Despite packing a Bluetooth chip like most other wireless speakers, it limits audio input to Apple’s proprietary AirPlay protocol. So, when we accidentally invite an Android phone user over, they can’t cast audio to the HomePod mini, as AirPlay isn’t officially supported on Google’s platform. Apple’s solution is using the recently upgraded SharePlay feature in Apple Music that lets anyone in your house control the queue—without necessarily having an iPhone or active subscription. Not all HomePod owners pay for Apple Music and can access SharePlay, however, and sometimes the greenlings may want to cast a different type of audio that isn’t music. While a simple OS update could theoretically unlock this restriction on existing HomePod models. I wish Apple would let mini 2 users cast media via Bluetooth, at least. 4. Visual symphonies The HomePod mini already has a smart display of sorts. When in use, its brightness automatically adjusts to the room’s lighting, and the colors change based on the performed action. For example, you get Siri’s hues when relying on the assistant and a generic white dot when playing media. Foundry A welcome HomePod mini 2 upgrade would be introducing an even smarter screen that adapts to the playing media. When streaming music, the screen would double as a basic visualizer featuring the album art’s prominent colors. The shades would also sway accordingly—similar to Siri’s existing animations that react to your voice and its responses. 5. A green-minded speaker Last but not least, a truly smart speaker would also care about our deteriorating planet. The original HomePod has a semi-removable power cord that requires users to pull it out in a very careful and specific manner. Apple then addressed the issue with the HomePod 2 by making the cable’s ejection process safer and more straightforward. Unlike both models, the HomePod mini has a totally non-removable cord. So, those who damage the power cable can’t simply buy another one and replace it at home. They’d either need to buy a new speaker or check if Apple can repair the damage—which typically costs a premium. Hopefully, the HomePod mini 2 will follow in the HomePod 2’s footsteps and introduce a similar cord. It’s unethical to deem a functional speaker useless strictly because its degenerated cable is glued to it. The next HomePod mini should be more easily repairable, including a replaceable power cord.Foundry Make the upgrade matter The HomePod mini is already a well-rounded speaker as it is. Besides offering a voice assistant, solid sound quality, and seamless integration with Apple’s ecosystem, it also fully supports Thread networking and controlling HomeKit, and Matter smart home accessories. Nevertheless, and as we’ve established above, there are a few imperfections that the iPhone maker could address with the forthcoming model, and I hope it’ll be a noteworthy refresh. Given the insignificance of the recent AirPods Max “upgrade,” I fear Apple may similarly go for a lazy approach with the HomePod mini 2. Beyond featuring an upgraded, in-house Wi-Fi chip with support for Wi-Fi 6E, not much is known about the new model’s enhancements.10:27 amHow to delete spam calendar events on iPhone
Macworld If you’ve discovered that weird appointments and reminders are appearing in your iPhone’s Calendar app, you may be afraid that you have an iPhone Calendar virus, or that your iPhone Calendar has been hacked. What’s more likely is that you have been subscribed to a third-party calendar, which is generating annoying spam appointments. This kind of calendar is becoming prolific, with more and more cases, so you are most certainly not alone in seeing these annoying appointments appear on your iPhone – in fact Macworld staff have also been affected by this irritating phenomenon. Thankfully, iPhone calendar spam is not dangerous and should be easy to get rid of. This isn’t an iPhone Calendar Virus, but it certainly feels like one when a cluster of strange appointments appear on your iPhone. (If you are concerned that you have a virus read: How to remove a virus from an iPhone or iPad for advice.) Here’s how to stop iPhone calendar spam on your iPhone – and how to avoid falling foul of this sort of attack. Unfortunately, because Apple’s products are so interlinked, if you get spam in your iPhone calendar it’s inevitable that it will also turn up on all your other Apple devices. The tips here should help you deal with the Calendar spam on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and anywhere else. How the ‘iPhone calendar virus’ got on your iPhone The usual route to your iPhone is through emails and text messages that include invites to events in the form of an .ics file. Even if you decline them, this can leave an opening for hackers to send more invites to your calendar, which can lead to disastrous consequences. Number-one rule: never click on any links or other active sections of the appointments. If you can, simply delete the event as normal, but the chances are you’ll need to unsubscribe from the calendar as well, which we cover in the next section. We received a message that came in via Messages via an iCloud address. Luckily we didn’t open the message, but this is how it appeared – and because the message went to the Messages app it’s on all our Apple products, which is a tad annoying! Others have received a DHL spam text asking them to track a parcel and providing a link. Of course, as soon as people click on the link they end up subscribing to a calendar that fills their iPhone with appointments for things like critical threats and other warnings. We have also heard from friends and family concerned about appointments alerting them to the need to protect their devices. For example, they might see a: “Your iPhone might not be protected! Click to protect it!” message. A link follows the message – under no circumstances should you click on the link! What to do if you get iPhone Calendar spam The best advice for any text or email like that is to treat it as you would phishing emails, which try to trick you into giving away personal data. Don’t interact with the appointments in any way, other than to delete them. If the appointment arrived via a text in the Messages app to delete it you should swipe from right to left and choose Delete. Your iPhone may then offer to Report Junk, which we suggest you do. Then follow the next steps. How delete spam calendar events on iPhone If a load of appointments have suddenly arrived on your iPhone what can you do? How can you get rid of the iPhone calendar spam? One way is to follow these steps: Open the Apple Calendar app. Tap Calendars at the bottom of the page. Look for any that you don’t recognise. Once you’ve located it, tap the red circle with an ‘i’ inside to open up the information panel. Finally, scroll down to the bottom of the panel until you find the Delete Calendar option. Select this and hopefully that will put an end to the unwanted invites. If that doesn’t fix the problem, move onto the next step… How to stop calendar spam on iPhone If you continue to receive spam invites, then it could be that the troublesome calendar has a subscription set up on your iPhone. Removing this is simple. Open Settings. Select Calendar > Accounts. Look for the Subscribed Calendars option and tap it. Find any calendars that you don’t want, then select them and tap the Delete Account option. This should be all you need to do to stop the rogue appointments and reminders from appearing on your calendar. For more ways to get organized, check out our guide to the best productivity apps.10:15 amTrump administration tariffs on Taiwanese chips could raise prices of Apple products
If you’re saving up for a new Mac, iPhone, or iPad this year, it might be a bit more expensive than you expected. The difference could come if the Trump administration’s plans to impose tariffs on Taiwanese chips from companies such as TSMC. On Monday, Trump announced that tariffs of up to 100 percent could […] Source10:00 amNetflix includes new “Season Download” feature for its iOS and iPadOS apps
This could undoubtedly come in handy. Netflix on Tuesday introduced a new “Season Download” feature for its iPhone and iPad apps, allowing for users to download an entire season of a series with a single tap for offline viewing. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the feature was previously only available to Android users. iOS and iPadOS […] Source09:54 amTSMC Founder Reveals Why Apple Chose Them Over Intel as Custom Chip Supplier
TSMC founder Morris Chang has revealed that Apple CEO Tim Cook rejected Intel as an iPhone chip manufacturing partner in 2011, and told him that "Intel just does not know how to be a foundry." In a new YouTube interview with Acquired, Chang recounts how Apple briefly paused discussions with TSMC in February 2011 when Intel's CEO approached Cook about manufacturing Apple's iPhone chips. At the time, Intel was already supplying processors for Apple's Mac lineup. Despite the existing relationship, Cook ultimately chose TSMC over Intel after just two months of consideration. According to Chang, Cook's decisive comment about Intel's foundry capabilities came during a private meeting at Apple's headquarters in March 2011. "I wasn't too worried," Chang said, explaining that TSMC had advantages over Intel in manufacturing capabilities and customer trust. "I knew a lot of Intel's customers in Taiwan, and none of them liked Intel. Intel always acted like they were the only guy for microprocessors." Chang said that TSMC's success was built on its responsive approach to customer needs. "When the customer asks a lot of things, we have learned to respond to every request," he explained. "Some of them were crazy, some of them were irrational, but we respond to each request courteously. Intel has never done that." The decision proved pivotal for both companies. TSMC went on to become Apple's exclusive chip manufacturer, producing all Apple silicon chips, including those for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Meanwhile, Intel's foundry business struggled for years to gain traction with external customers. Only recently did the company revamp its manufacturing strategy with the establishment of Intel Foundry, set up to produce integrated circuits for external clients. In September 2024, for example, Intel's foundry business secured Amazon’s AWS cloud services unit as a customer for custom AI chips. Tags: Intel, TSMCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:22 amKHI (Karachi) on 2025-02-15
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 15, 19:00 UTC - Feb 16, 15:00 UTCJan 30, 09:04 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in KHI (Karachi) datacenter between 2025-02-15 19:00 and 2025-02-16 15:00 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.09:21 amWindows 11 Now Lets You Access Your iPhone from the Start Menu
Microsoft has announced an update to Windows 11 that allows iPhone users to access their devices directly from the Start menu, bringing feature parity with its existing Android phone integration. The new functionality lets you view your device's battery status, cellular connectivity, and recent activities without leaving the Windows environment. You can also access messages, calls, and file sharing capabilities directly from the Start menu interface. Setting up the integration is straightforward. Just open the Start menu and select "iPhone" from the right-side pane, then follow the on-screen instructions to establish the connection between your iPhone and PC. The feature is currently rolling out to Windows Insiders in both Dev and Beta channels. To access the new functionality, you must be running Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 4805 or higher in the Beta Channel, or Build 26120.3000 or higher in the Dev Channel. Additional requirements include Phone Link version 1.24121.30.0 or higher and a PC with Bluetooth LE capability. Note that not all Windows 11 users will have immediate access to the feature. Microsoft says the integration is not supported on PCs running Windows 11 Pro Education or Education SKUs.Tags: Microsoft, Windows 11This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:00 amNo, you can’t set a default Save As location in macOS
Macworld It seems obvious: when you open a file in an app through the File > Open menu item, you would like to have the same location chosen when you choose File > Save for a new file or File > Save As (Option key may be required) to save the document under a new name. Clicking the current folder name displays recent folders. The dropdown list shows the most recent locations you’ve used. The Open dialog (and Save As) don’t retain the last place you opened or saved in macOS.Foundry If you want to control the snapping back of Open/Save As dialogs, you need to install a third-party app, such as Default Folder X ($39.95). This Mac 911 article is in response to a question submitted by Macworld reader Ken. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered; we don’t reply to emails, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice.08:27 amTrader status for developers from EU: possible solutions
I'm thinking about releasing my paid app, but kind of paralyzed by trader status problem. As a sole developer in Germany I have a freelancer status, and if I do nothing it means that my real address and my real phone number will be displayed at the AppStore. Emotions aside, it still doesn't seem to […]08:23 amCreate an application data folder in iCloud Drive.
I have an app that creates an application data folder where it saves some files that can be accessed by another application as well. I simply added : <key>LSSupportsOpeningDocumentsInPlace</key> <true/> <key>UIFileSharingEnabled</key> <true/> <key>NSUbiquitousContainerName</key> <string>Kharcha</string> to the info.plist to enable this. https://preview.redd.it/b1bqdjx1z1ge1.jpg?width=2752&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2005f2fa6e565edf884678b0d00c7d151b3e5333 The issue I'm having is: This makes the folder in "On my iPad/iPhone". I'd […]08:09 amMacworld Podcast: What’s new with iOS 18.3
Macworld Apple released an update to iOS, so what should you expect? We take a look at what’s in iOS 18.3, plus talk about the latest Apple news, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 919 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 919 on YouTube Listen to episode 919 on Apple Podcasts08:00 amLost your wallet again? Track it down like an AirTag with this card-sized tracker
Macworld Apple AirTags solved the problem of your lost keys, but what about your lost wallet? With this SmartCard, you can track your wallet as easily as your Apple devices — just slide the card in and open the Find My app to pinpoint its location instantly. Right now, you can grab a 3-pack of SmartCards for only $79.97 (regularly $119). The SmartCard is a slim, credit-card-sized tracker that fits comfortably into your wallet. It offers the same reliable functionality as the AirTag but without the bulk. It boasts a longer-lasting rechargeable battery. No battery replacements make this a more eco-friendly option—charge it wirelessly every five months with any Qi-enabled charger. Plus, with an IPX8 waterproof rating, it’s built to withstand outdoor adventures and wet conditions. Use the three SmartCards to keep track of your wallet, bag, passport, or luggage, or gift one to a friend or family member who’s always misplacing their wallet. This deal ends 1/31 at 11:59 PM PT, so get your SmartCard 3-pack for just $79.97. KeySmart® SmartCard – Works with Apple Find My (3-Pack) – $79.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.06:53 amSMS Delivery Failures to Telus Network in Canada Over a Subset of Shortcode
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Jan 29, 22:45 PSTIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Jan 29, 22:37 PSTScheduled - The T-Mobile network in the United States is conducting an emergency maintenance from 29 January 2025 at 19:00 PST until 30 January 2025 at 05:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from T-Mobile United States handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.05:52 amSMS Delivery Failures to United States Cellular Corp in United States of America Over a Subset of Shortcode | TwilioSMS Delivery Failures to United States Cellular Corp in United States of America Over a Subset of Shortcode
Jan 29, 21:52 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.05:18 amSMS Delivery Failures to United States Cellular Corp in United States of America Over a Subset of Shortcode | TwilioSMS Delivery Failures to United States Cellular Corp in United States of America Over a Subset of Shortcode
Jan 29, 21:18 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 29, 21:06 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 29, 21:01 PSTInvestigating - We've become aware of a potential issue with SMS Delivery Failures to United States Cellular Corp in United States of America Over A Subset Of Shortcode. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.04:40 amSms Delivery Report Delay to T-Mobile Network in US Over a Subset of Short Code,Toll Free & Long Code | TwilioSms Delivery Report Delay to T-Mobile Network in US Over a Subset of Short Code,Toll Free & Long Code
Jan 29, 20:40 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing Sms Delivery Report Delay to T-Mobile Network in US Over a Subset of Short Code,Toll Free & Long Code. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 29, 20:36 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing Sms Delivery Report Delay to T-Mobile Network in US Over a Subset of Short Code,Toll Free & Long Code. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 29, 20:25 PSTInvestigating - We've become aware of a potential issue with SMS Delivery Report Delay To T-Mobile Network In US Over A Subset Of Toll Free & Long Code. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.04:22 amHow to enable Apple Intelligence when booting from an external drive
If you've moved your system to an external drive, Apple Intelligence normally won't work, but there's a workaround. Here's how to enable it.Enable Apple Intelligence when starting up from an external drive.In our previous article we showed you how to enable Apple Intelligence and the ChatGPT extension on your Mac. But if you want to start up your Mac from an external drive and use Apple Intelligence, you'll be blocked.While you can still use Siri while booted into an external drive, Apple Intelligence will be disabled. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:52 amSLC (Salt Lake City) on 2025-01-30
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 30, 10:00 UTC - Jan 31, 00:00 UTCJan 30, 03:22 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SLC (Salt Lake City) datacenter between 2025-01-30 10:00 and 2025-01-31 00:00 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.01:29 amNetwork Connectivity Issues in Brazil
Jan 30, 01:29 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Jan 30, 01:28 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with network connectivity issues in Brazil.We are working to analyze and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.01:13 amOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jan 29, 17:13 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Delays to TelCel in Mexico. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.12:00 amNetwork Performance Issues
Jan 30, 00:00 UTCResolved - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Network PerformanceWe are working to analyze and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.Starting time: 12:23 UTC Ended: ~12:43 UTCWednesday January 2911:30 pmApple Maps shows users the Gulf of Mexico when searching for 'Gulf of America'
Apple Maps has seemingly taken a half step in addressing the United States Gulf of Mexico renaming, but it isn't clear if this is the permanent solution or a placeholder.Apple Maps showing search results for 'Gulf of America'When President Trump took office on January 20, 2025, one of the first executive orders he signed changed the names of multiple locations in and out of the United States. The most controversial was the change from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.Politicians were quick to question Apple and Google on when the change would be reflected in their respective mapping apps. Google responded by stating Google Maps would be updated when the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) was updated — it still shows the Gulf of Mexico. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:11 pmWhen Will Apple Release the iOS 18.4 Beta?
On January 27, Apple released iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3, which means we're now ready for a new round of beta testing. The next betas are rumored to have important new Siri Apple Intelligence features, so when can we expect the software? There are typically few pauses between beta updates, and Apple often seeds a new beta just a day or two after new software comes out. That's not always the case, though, and sometimes we're left waiting for a couple of weeks. With significant features coming in iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, there's a possibility that there could be a delay before the betas are introduced. In past years, there have also been some .4 updates with key features, and historical release cycles can give us some insight into when we might see the .4 betas this year. iOS 17.3 release to iOS 17.4 beta - 3 days iOS 16.3 release to iOS 16.4 beta - 24 days iOS 15.3 release to iOS 15.4 beta - 1 day iOS 14.3 release to iOS 14.4 beta - 2 days iOS 13.3 release to iOS 13.4 beta - 57 days Expected iOS 18.4 Features Given that we're still waiting on some of the Apple Intelligence features that Apple announced at WWDC in June, and that Apple has already mentioned that some new capabilities will be coming in April, it's not too hard to figure out what could be included in iOS 18.4. Apple Intelligence Apple plans to add new functionality to Siri, which should make Siri more capable. Siri Personal Context Siri will be able to keep track of your emails, messages, files, photos, and more, learning more about you to help you complete tasks and keep track of what you've been sent. Show me the files Eric sent me last week. Find the email where Eric mentioned ice skating. Find the books that Eric recommended to me. Where's the recipe that Eric sent me? What's my passport number? Siri Onscreen Awareness Siri will be able to tell what's on your screen and complete actions involving whatever you're looking at. If someone texts you an address, for example, you can tell Siri to add it to their contact card. Or if you're looking at a photo and want to send it to someone, you can ask Siri to do it for you. This is separate from the feature where you can have Siri capture a screenshot and send it to ChatGPT. Deeper App Integration with Siri Siri will be able to do more in and across apps, performing actions and completing tasks that are just not possible with the personal assistant right now. We don't have a full picture of what Siri will be capable of, but Apple has provided a few examples of what to expect. Moving files from one app to another. Editing a photo and then sending it to someone. Get directions and also sharing the ETA with someone at the same time. Sending an email draft. More Countries Apple is planning to expand Apple Intelligence to additional countries, with the feature set to be available in languages that include English (India), English (Singapore), Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Emoji Apple's .4 updates typically introduce new emoji characters. Right now, we're waiting on the Unicode 16 emoji, which includes face with bags under eyes, fingerprint, leafless tree, root vegetable, harp, shovel, and splatter. Digital Markets Act Changes in EU iPhone users in the European Union may get the option to change their default navigation and translate apps as Apple is planning to add support for this functionality in spring 2025. iOS 18.4 Release Date After a beta testing period that spans through March, Apple will likely release iOS 18.4 in April. Previously, the company said that Apple Intelligence will be available in new languages in an update coming in April 2025, which aligns with the iOS 18.4 testing period and subsequent launch date.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:05 pmFellow developers, what would you charge for this app?
I have a friend who owns a local small business; 2 locations and a warehouse. Their current inventory management solution is coming up on yearly license renewal, and considering they don't use the majority of the platform's features, they asked about creating a simplified, custom solution. I built a custom inventory tracker app for them; […]10:47 pmDo you release your apps under your name or a business name?
Hi guys, My workplace is going to be lifting the ban on employees putting personal apps on the store so I'm hoping to polish up some apps I've made throughout the years and stick them on the store. Currently my developer account is under my name but I remember people saying that's bad to do […]10:44 pmCould not create instance of ViewModel using Koin
I'm trying to do a project in KMP, however, the app in the Android Version is working like a charm, but the iOS version crashes instantly. Here is the (50% fully) error generated by xcode. I'm launching the app from xcode because i have some cocoapods dependencies for Maps : [INFO] [Koin] No Compose Koin context setup, taking default. Use KoinContext(), KoinAndroidContext() or KoinApplication() function to setup or create Koin context and avoid such message. [DEBUG] [Koin] | > parameters DefinitionParameters[] [DEBUG] [Koin] |- ? t:'com.cdm.janaza.core.presentation.navigation.NavigationViewModel' - q:'null' look in injected parameters [DEBUG] [Koin] | (+) '[Factory: 'com.cdm.janaza.core.presentation.navigation.NavigationViewModel']' [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.BottomBarService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] | (+) '[Singleton: 'com.cdm.janaza.core.data.service.BottomBarServiceImpl',binds:com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.BottomBarService]' [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.BottomBarService' in 0.017 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.AuthenticationService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.AuthenticationService' in 0.004 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.ToastService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.ToastService' in 0.002 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.BottomSheetService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] | (+) '[Singleton: 'com.cdm.janaza.core.data.service.BottomSheetServiceImpl',binds:com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.BottomSheetService]' [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.BottomSheetService' in 0.013 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.repository.PreferencesDataStoreRepository'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.repository.PreferencesDataStoreRepository' in 0.002 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.PrayerService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.PrayerService' in 0.002 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.UserService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] | (+) '[Singleton: 'com.cdm.janaza.core.data.service.UserServiceImpl',binds:com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.UserService]' [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.repository.FirebaseUserRepository'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.repository.FirebaseUserRepository' in 0.002 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.repository.FirebasePrayerRepository'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.repository.FirebasePrayerRepository' in 0.002 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.UserService' in 0.045 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] | > parameters DefinitionParameters[] [DEBUG] [Koin] |- ? t:'com.cdm.janaza.feature_main.presentation.screen.home.HomeViewModel' - q:'null' look in injected parameters [DEBUG] [Koin] | (+) '[Factory: 'com.cdm.janaza.feature_main.presentation.screen.home.HomeViewModel']' [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.AuthenticationService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.AuthenticationService' in 0.003 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.PrayerService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.PrayerService' in 0.002 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.OverlayService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.OverlayService' in 0.002 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.repository.PreferencesDataStoreRepository'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.repository.PreferencesDataStoreRepository' in 0.003 ms [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.BottomSheetService'... [DEBUG] [Koin] |- 'com.cdm.janaza.core.domain.service.BottomSheetService' in 0.003 ms [ERROR] [Koin] * Instance creation error : could not create instance for '[Factory: 'com.cdm.janaza.feature_main.presentation.screen.home.HomeViewModel']': kotlin.NullPointerException[kotlin.Exception] [DEBUG] [Koin] |10:44 pmJira Software Cloud: delayed triggers, missing samples, and timeouts
Jan 29, 14:44 PSTMonitoring - We are monitoring an issue with Jira Software Cloud that's causing various issues in Zaps using the Jira Software Cloud integration, including but not limited to delayed triggers, Zaps missing samples in the Zap editor, and timeouts in actions. We are working swiftly to find a solution and hope to have an update as soon as possible.10:38 pmWhat age rating should my app have?
My app was rejected by Apple due to incorrect age rating. It's a city discount app where one of the categories is "party," and one of the discounts shows alcohol (which is the image they used to reject it). I'm not sure what to select exactly. I've seen another similar app with this rating: 12+ […]10:33 pmWhat (free) graphics tool do you use to make your app icon?
I'm ready to bundle my app and start testing it with others on TestFlight Its finally time to make an icon for it so I can package it up macOS doesnt come with any kind of paint program baked in, and online drawing tools are…wonky at best What free graphics tool did you use to […]10:23 pmApple reveals the best way to update your AirPods firmware
In a revised support document, Apple this week revealed the best way to update your AirPods firmware. The company… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:18 pmUPDATE: **Summary:** Google Drive, Gmail Web, Gemini Web – Unable to see PDF annotations. **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Google Drive beginning at Wednesday, 2025-01-29 13:24 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-01-29 15:00 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Diagnosis:** Customers using Drive Web, Gmail Web, Gemini Web opening PDFs would not see PDF Annotations (shapes, user added text, freehand drawing, etc). All PDF data is still available. **Workaround:** Open the PDF in a different tool. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Summary:** Google Drive, Gmail Web, Gemini Web – Unable to see PDF annotations. **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Google Drive beginning at Wednesday, 2025-01-29 13:24 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-01-29 15:00 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Diagnosis:** Customers using Drive Web, Gmail Web, Gemini Web opening PDFs would not see PDF Annotations (shapes, user added text, freehand drawing, etc). All PDF data is still available. **Workaround:** Open the PDF in a different tool.
Incident began at 2025-01-28 21:48 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Summary: Google Drive, Gmail Web, Gemini Web - Unable to see PDF annotations. Description: We are experiencing an issue with Google Drive beginning at Wednesday, 2025-01-29 13:24 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-01-29 15:00 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Customers using Drive Web, Gmail Web, Gemini Web opening PDFs would not see PDF Annotations (shapes, user added text, freehand drawing, etc). All PDF data is still available. Workaround: Open the PDF in a different tool. Affected products: Gmail, Google Drive09:58 pmAnalysts expect Apple to report tepid quarterly revenue growth on Thursday
Apple is anticipated to announce modest quarterly revenue growth on Thursday, attributed to the slow introduction of artificial intelligence… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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- 01:55 pmOperations 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) - Apple01:55 pmBeauty Consultant – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Beauty Consultant - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple01:55 pmOmnichannel Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Omnichannel Associate - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple01:54 pmHair Stylist – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Hair Stylist - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple Blossom01:54 pmCashier – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
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**Sr. Software Engineer ( Apple iOS Developer)** **Category:** Software Development/ Engineering **Main location:** United States, Missouri, St Louis **Position ID:**01:54 pmBi-lingual (Spanish) Level 1 *Apple* Support Specialist – CompuCom (United States) | Job Search EngineBi-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 / remote01:54 pmBrand Manager – *Apple* Roofing – Apple Roofing (United States)
Position Overview: Apple Roofing is seeking a dynamic and experienced Brand Manager to oversee and drive the company's marketing tactics and strategy. This01:27 pmCommercial / Residential Roofing Site Supervisor – Apple Roofing (United States) | Job Search EngineCommercial / Residential Roofing Site Supervisor – Apple Roofing (United States)
Description Apple Roofing is currently seeking a highly skilled and professional Residential / Commercial Roofing Site Supervisor to join our team. As a Site01:27 pmCommercial Account Manager – 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 providing01:27 pmPart Time – Student – Blue *Apple* Cafe Worker (Spring 2025) – Pennsylvania State University (United States) | Job Search EnginePart Time – Student – Blue *Apple* Cafe Worker (Spring 2025) – Pennsylvania State University (United States)
…to enhance your work experience. Student openings are available at the Blue Apple Cafe. Employee meal discount during working hours is provided. Job Duties +01:26 pmNurse Anesthetist – *Apple* Hill Surgery Center – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search EngineNurse Anesthetist – *Apple* Hill Surgery Center – WellSpan Health (United States)
Nurse Anesthetist - Apple Hill Surgery Center Location: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PA Schedule: Full Time At WellSpan Health, our community of 23,000 employees,01:26 pmField Services Desktop Support Technician (Microsoft and *Apple* ) – CTG (United States) | Job Search EngineField Services Desktop Support Technician (Microsoft and *Apple* ) – CTG (United States)
…to provide onsite technical assistance and support for our Microsoft OS and Apple iOS environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mobile01:26 pmEnvironmental Services Technician – *Apple* Hill – Evening/Night – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search EngineEnvironmental Services Technician – *Apple* Hill – Evening/Night – WellSpan Health (United States)
Environmental Services Technician - Apple Hill - Evening/Night Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Full time (80 hours biweekly) Monday - Friday01:26 pmPart-time *Apple* and Peach Research Assistants- Kumar lab – Pennsylvania State University (United States) | Job Search EnginePart-time *Apple* and Peach Research Assistants- Kumar lab – Pennsylvania State University (United States)
…and minimum qualifications: + Assist with planting, pruning, and harvesting of apple and peach trees + Conduct regular maintenance tasks to ensure optimal01:26 pmFacilities Technician III – *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States)
Facilities Technician III - Apple Hill Location: WellSpan Health, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Work Schedule: 7am to 3:30pm On-call requirements General Summary01:26 pmLicensed Practical Nurse – Internal Medicine *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search EngineLicensed Practical Nurse – Internal Medicine *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States)
Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine Apple Hill York Location: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Schedule Full Time: Monday - Friday Days01:25 pmPhysical Therapist Assistant- *Apple* Hill Medical Center (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening – WellSpan Health (United States) | Job Search EnginePhysical Therapist Assistant- *Apple* Hill Medical Center (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening – WellSpan Health (United States)
Physical Therapist Assistant- Apple Hill Medical Center (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening Location: York Hospital, York, PA Schedule: Part Time Part time (40 hours01:25 pmSolutions Engineer – *Apple* – SHI (United States)
**Job Summary** An Apple Solution Engineer's primary role is tosupport SHI customers in their efforts to select, deploy, and manage Apple operating systems and01:25 pmChannel Sales Manager – *Apple* Retail – DISH Network (United States)
…large. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** Boost Mobile recently launched sales capabilities through Apple Stores and on apple .com. We are seeking a highly01:25 pmOperations 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) - Apple01:25 pm