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- 03:46 pmVideo gives sneak peek at seriously redesigned iPhone SE 4
Take an early look at the upcoming iPhone SE 4 with this leaked video. Discover the significant design changes and larger screen. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:43 pmApple Watch Series 10 Hits Record Low Prices on Amazon, Available From $329
Amazon is kicking off the week with numerous all-time low prices on Apple Watch Series 10, focusing mainly on GPS models. You'll find $70 off both 42mm and 46mm GPS Series 10 models in multiple case colors and band styles, and this time the deals do not require any coupon codes. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Every price listed below is a match of the record low prices on the Apple Watch Series 10, and in some cases delivery is slipping into mid-February. If you've been eyeing an Apple Watch Series 10 as a way to help keep up with your New Year's resolutions, now is the time to purchase one at these best-ever prices. $70 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (42mm GPS) for $329.00 $70 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) for $359.00 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band (S/M) - $329.00, down from $399.00 Jet Black Aluminum Case with Ink Sport Loop - $329.00, down from $399.00 Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Light Blush Sport Band (M/L) - $329.00, down from $399.00 Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Plum Sport Loop - $329.00, down from $399.00 Silver Aluminum Case with Blue Cloud Sport Loop - $329.00, down from $399.00 Silver Aluminum Case with Denim Sport Band (S/M) - $329.00, down from $399.00 46mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band (M/L) - $359.00, down from $429.00 Jet Black Aluminum Case with Ink Sport Loop - $359.00, down from $429.00 Rose Gold Aluminum Case with Light Blush Sport Band (M/L) - $359.00, down from $429.00 Silver Aluminum Case with Denim Sport Band (S/M) - $359.00, down from $429.00 Silver Aluminum Case with Denim Sport Band (M/L) - $359.00, down from $429.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of 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 forums03:35 pmApple's iPad mini 7 is back on sale for $399 in month-end price war
Apple's latest iPad mini 7, released in Oct. 2024, is back on sale for $399, reflecting a $100 discount at Amazon and Best Buy.Save $100 on Apple's iPad mini 7 - Image credit: AppleNumerous models are $100 off today at Amazon and Best Buy, with iPad mini 7 prices starting at $399 after the discounts.Buy from $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:28 pmSafari web extension question: How can I open my extension app from the extension’s popup.html? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSafari web extension question: How can I open my extension app from the extension’s popup.html?
I’ve implemented Universal Links. I’ve tested my universal link, if i type it into Notes and tap on it, it opens my app instantly. When I use the Universal Link within popup.html it instead opens a new Safari tab on my website with the “Open in App” banner at the top. Tapping the open button […]03:26 pmApple Sports App for iPhone Updated With TV Broadcast Info and More
Apple today updated its Apple Sports app for the iPhone with several enhancements, including improved navigation, broadcast information for nationally-televised games in the U.S., and support for additional soccer leagues. The release notes for version 2.4 of Apple Sports:• The Apple Sports soccer lineup keeps getting bigger with the FA Cup, EFL Championship, and League Cup. • Navigating between your favorites is even faster now. Swipe left or right to browse all of the leagues and teams you follow. • Tune in to all the national games with broadcast information now available on game pages.Launched in February 2024, the Apple Sports app shows scores, stats, standings, upcoming games, and more for a variety of leagues, such as the NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL, Premier League, and others. The free iPhone app is available in the App Store. Tag: Apple SportsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:23 pmApple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games
Apple has released a new version of its Sports app for iPhone with three new features. more…03:14 pmDynamic new Black Unity Collection celebrates Black History Month
Apple's new 2025 Black Unity Collection celebrates Black History Month with some cool color-shifting technology. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:06 pmApple Announced the iPad 15 Years Ago Today
Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the original iPad 15 years ago today, marking one and a half decades of the company's "revolutionary" tablet. Jobs unveiled the first-generation iPad at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on January 27, 2010. Designed to fill the gap between smartphones and laptops, the original iPad featured a 9.7-inch LED-backlit multitouch display, Apple's first custom designed chip, a 30-pin dock connector, and up to 64GB storage. With a starting price of $499, it offered users a new way to browse the web, read eBooks, watch videos, and interact with Apple's growing app ecosystem. Jobs described it as "a magical and revolutionary device." iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price. iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. The iPad used a version of iOS tailored for its larger display, bringing a big-screen experience to familiar mobile apps like Safari, Mail, and Photos. It introduced the iBooks app and iBookstore as part of an effort to compete in the e-reading space dominated by Amazon's Kindle. Its design was characterized by thick black bezels, a physical home button, and a convex aluminum back. It weighed 1.5 pounds and offered 10 hours of battery life. The initial reception to the iPad was mixed. While many praised its lightweight computing and media consumption experience, others questioned its necessity and potential to replace laptops. Nevertheless, the iPad sold over 300,000 units on its launch day in April 2010 and one million within its first month. It catalyzed the creation of a new product category, sparking competition from rivals such as Samsung, Microsoft, and Amazon. By the end of 2010, Apple had sold over 15 million iPads, generating $9.5 billion in revenue and solidifying the device as a key pillar of the company's product lineup. The iPad has since become a tentpole device for Apple, expanding into product lines including the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro and accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. Subsequent models introduced cameras, multitasking, different display size options, USB-C connectivity, and more. See Apple's original press release from 2010 for more information.Related Roundup: iPadBuyer's Guide: iPad (Caution)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:05 pmApple unveils 2025 ‘Black Unity Collection’
Apple on Monday unveiled a new Black Unity Collection which includes a special-edition Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, a matching… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:57 pmBeyond the iPhone 17 Air, would you accept a portless phone to go thinner? [Poll]
We’re expecting the iPhone 17 Air to be Apple’s thinnest ever phone, but with the depth of phones now constrained by the USB-C port, would you go portless to get a thinner iPhone? Chinese Android smartphone maker Oppo has been teasing an ultra-thin model, and saying that the height of the USB-C port is preventing phones from getting any slimmer … more…02:51 pmThis MacBook Pro was too busted for even AppleCare+ to repair
Macworld Customers often debate whether it’s worth getting AppleCare+ coverage for their Apple products. This represents a substantial additional cost, but in the event that your device suffers accidental damage, the policy will cover most of the cost of repairs. On balance our advice tends to be that taking out third-party insurance instead, or simply saving your money, using a case and being careful, is a better option. But it’s really a personal decision. Your decision may, however, be influenced by a case that surfaced on social media recently. A Redditor going by “frk1974” (possibly not their real name) says they were involved in a serious car accident in which their MacBook Pro was severely damaged: an accompanying photo shows a machine that is catastrophically bent and buckled. Worse still, when they went to Apple to ask for this to be covered by AppleCare+, they were told that it could not be replaced because it was “too damaged.” Needless to say, frk1974 was displeased by this decision, describing it as a “sad story” and “money wasted.” It does seem odd since the entire purpose of taking out AppleCare+ coverage is to guard against accidental damage. Damage such as this, one would imagine. I’ve just looked through the terms and conditions [pdf] for current AppleCare+ policies, and be warned that it’s 17 pages long; for this reason, as well as my lack of legal expertise, please don’t take my analysis as watertight. (It’s also possible that the Redditor has left out important aspects of the case, or is misreporting Apple’s actions and/or statements.) But while I can see a few reasons why Apple may have made this decision, none fit with the description “too damaged.” In the T&Cs, there is a list of 14 exclusions: circumstances under which Apple will not cover accidental damage. And of these, I think two could apply here. (d) To repair damage caused by reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct, or any use of the Covered Equipment in a manner not normal or intended by Apple: Being involved in a car accident where the Redditor acknowledges they were at fault (“I was the driver that caused the accident”) could potentially be argued to be reckless conduct, and certainly wouldn’t be intended usage. (k) To repair damage caused by fire, earthquake or other external causes: It doesn’t appear that the accident caused any fire damage, but perhaps that vague phrase “other external causes” could be argued to include major accidents like this. But the Redditor describes the conversation differently: “[They] immediately pointed me to a paragraph in the [AppleCare+] terms where they state: folded and crushed devices are not covered… This is not advertised at all of course, but it’s there.” I’ve run a search for the words “folded” and “crushed” and can’t see them anywhere in the T&Cs I’m looking at. Perhaps this means the Redditor signed up at an earlier date and consequently has a different set of conditions. Or perhaps they, or the member of staff they spoke to, became confused at some point in the conversation. AppleCare+ for Mac costs $299 for three years of coverage and is supposed to cost $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage or $299 for other accidental damage. Apple also sells AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss but only for iPhones. Nevertheless, it seems that we should update our advice to say that you should carefully check the terms of your AppleCare+ policy to see if unusual situations like this are covered. And be prepared to, as one commenter suggests, “take a hammer and make it straighter.”02:50 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Multiple Networks in the United States of America
Jan 27, 06:50 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Multiple Networks in the United States of America. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.02:46 pm25 years of Apple's innovation in selling technology
To celebrate the arrival of 2025, I decided to compile a series of Apple's top ten major areas of innovation occurring over the past 25 years. Some of these revolutions are overlooked when looking back at the company's dramatic turnaround and decades of introducing world-changing products.2025 - 25 years of Apple InnovationsFollowing the Year 2000 release of Mac OS X Public Beta and its legacy of updates up to and including today's macOS 15 Sequoia (and its successor to arrive later this year), here's a look at Apple's second major initiative of innovation, both in the sequence of time and in relative importance across the last quarter century, and what it means for Apple today.This second facet is Apple's unfolding strategies in selling the technology it had assembled into products and services to its customers. It's been an unparalleled accomplishment of the company over the past 25 years, and an integral element in Apple's incredible success as a global innovator. Further, it's actually resulted in making Apple's products better. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:43 pmApple's Black Unity Apple Watch band uses a color-changing loop effect
Apple has launched its 2025 edition of the Black Unity Sport Loop for Apple Watch and device wallpapers, as the company once again honors Black History Month.The Black Unity collection for 2025Apple marks Black History Month every year with an Apple Watch band made for the occasion. While 2024 involved a flower motif and a mosaic pattern was used for 2023, the 2025 effort employs a line and handwriting-based design.The new Black Unity Collection is inspired by "the rhythm of humanity," with the collection officially referred to as Unity Rhythm. A collaboration of Black creatives and allies worked on the design, which uses the black, green, and red colors of the Pan-African flag. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:35 pmiOS 18.3 Available as Soon as Today With These New Features
In its press release unveiling a new Black Unity Sport Loop for the Apple Watch today, Apple confirmed that iOS 18.3 is "upcoming." According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple Stores are being instructed to update the software on demo devices today, so iOS 18.3 should be released either today or within the next few days. Below, we recap everything new in iOS 18.3. Notification Summary Changes Examples of inaccurate Apple Intelligence notification summaries Apple Intelligence notification summaries for news apps are temporarily unavailable on iOS 18.3, after the feature inaccurately summarized some news stories. Starting with iOS 18.3, notifications that have been summarized have italicized text, which makes them stand out visually compared to regular notifications. Apple also promised that improvements to notification summaries are coming in a future iOS update. Last, iOS 18.3 lets you easily manage settings for notification summaries from the Lock Screen. Visual Intelligence Upgrades All four iPhone 16 models are equipped with a Camera Control button that enables Visual Intelligence, a new feature that can provide information about items or places in a person's surroundings. For example, Apple says users can click and hold the Camera Control to bring up the hours or ratings for a restaurant that they pass by. iOS 18.3 includes a few Visual Intelligence upgrades for all iPhone 16 models. First, you can now add an event to the Calendar app from a poster or flyer. Second, Visual Intelligence can now identify animals and plants. Visual Intelligence is not available on any other iPhone models. Calculator App Enhancement iOS 18.3 reintroduces a small but useful Calculator app function that had been removed in an earlier software update. Now, when you tap the equals sign a second time, the Calculator app repeats the last mathematical operation. This functionality is useful for calculating compound interest or other repeat operations. Black Unity In honor of Black History Month this February, Apple today unveiled a new Black Unity Collection, consisting of a special-edition Black Unity Sport Loop for the Apple Watch, a Unity Rhythm watch face, and matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers. The new Black Unity Sport Loop is available to order today, and the watch face and wallpapers will be available in the upcoming iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and watchOS 11.3 software updates, according to the band's product page. More iOS 18.3 fixes these two bugs related to Siri and Apple Music: Fixes an issue where the keyboard might disappear when initiating a typed Siri request Resolves an issue where audio playback continues until the song ends even after closing Apple MusicApple also added references to robot vacuum support in the Home app to iOS 18.3's code, but it seems this functionality never went live. Apple's website says the feature is coming in a future update, so perhaps we will see it with iOS 18.4. We previously shared Apple's full iOS 18.3 release notes.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:34 pmShould you upgrade to Matter, security system discussion, & Tonie Box review on HomeKit Insider | AppleInsiderShould you upgrade to Matter, security system discussion, & Tonie Box review on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we step through the week's news, revisit the question whether to upgrade to Matter, and go hands-on with a kids smart speaker.HomeKit Insider PodcastIt was a busy week in the world of smart home, with a lot of news to catch up on. We started by revisiting the Schlage Sense Pro that has since confirmed it will support Aliro later this year.Another report has emerged on the timeline for Apple's smart home display. Bloomberg is saying it will be released late this year, which lines up with Kuo's prediction based on supply chain analysis. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:30 pmTrain for multiple IT certifications with this $40 bundle
Grab this Complete CompTIA and IT Exam Lifetime Access Training Bundle for just $39.97 and dive into IT certification courses. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:24 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple introduces the 2025 Black Unity Collection02:15 pmApple unveils beautiful 2025 Black Unity Collection Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone/iPad wallpapers | 9 to 5 MacApple unveils beautiful 2025 Black Unity Collection Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone/iPad wallpapers
In honor of Black History Month, Apple has unveiled its 2025 Black Unity Collection of wallpapers, watch faces, and watch straps. This year’s set is “inspired by the rhythm of humanity,” according to Apple: more…02:06 pmApple Announces 2025 Black Unity Collection With Watch Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper | MacRumorsApple Announces 2025 Black Unity Collection With Watch Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper
In honor of Black History Month this February, Apple today unveiled a new Black Unity Collection, consisting of a special-edition Black Unity Sport Loop for the Apple Watch, a Unity Rhythm watch face, and matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers. Apple says the new Black Unity Sport Loop is "inspired by the rhythm of humanity." The new Black Unity Sport Loop is available to order today, and the watch face and wallpapers will be available in the upcoming iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and watchOS 11.3 software updates, according to the band's product page. The updates are expected to be released this week, following more than a month of beta testing.Related Roundup: Apple Watch 10Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:00 pmWall St set to open sharply lower on news of China’s ‘DeepSeek’ AI
Wall Street was poised for a decline, triggered by the increasing popularity of an affordable Chinese AI model called "DeepSeek." The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:59 pmJudge limits FBI powers to trawl data from Apple and others; Cloudflare privacy flaw
A judge has limited FBI powers to trawl through data obtained from tech giants like Apple, Google, and ISPs under FISA (the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act). Separately, a Cloudflare privacy flaw has been identified in one of Apple’s IT service providers, which could have exposed the rough location of millions of web and app users before it was fixed … more…01:53 pmMullvad review: A VPN that’s all about privacy
Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Privacy-focused sign-up Great for getting around geoblocks Great pricing Cons Needs more servers 5 connections is lower than some rivals Our Verdict Mullvad’s VPN is making waves in the tech world, and not just because it’s very good. While many VPN services are great for maintaining privacy online, Mullvad goes even further, offering a low-priced, easy-to-understand plan that lets you sign up entirely anonymously if you’d like. Pair that with good speeds and great unblocking of streaming sites and you have a very competitive VPN that just needs some more servers. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price Mullvad $5.26 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When Reviewed$5.26 a month (€5) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Mullvad $5.26 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Mullvad is so keen to not store users’ personal information, it doesn’t offer new recurring plans anymore. That’s the kind of privacy-first mindset you can expect, and while you may think that sounds like overkill, your account information is tied to a single account number. That means logging into your account is done without having to hand over an email or password, and payments are handled monthly at that flat €5 per month rolling deal (so the only price change will be dependent on the exchange rate at that time). You can even buy prepaid cards if you don’t want to log payment information, which makes Mullvad the ideal VPN service for anyone looking to leave a minimal digital footprint. See how Mullvad compares to other Mac VPNs we’ve tested. For that lower price you may be wondering what kind of corners are cut, but you won’t find any (outside of more servers). Split Tunnelling, multihop connections and even an AI-focused defence mechanism called DAITA are included in your membership. It also performed excellently when we hopped between different countries’ versions of Netflix. The app itself is a little different to many rivals, accessed exclusively from the menu bar on Mac rather than having that as an option. That’s likely to be a matter of preference, but the privacy focus, geo-unblocking and low price make this well worth a look. Features & Apps Content Blockers: Mullvad has a more granular filter for content blocking than some other services.Foundry Mullvad is available on Mac (which we’ll be reviewing primarily today), but it also has Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and plenty more apps. See our round ups of the Best VPN for iPad and Best VPN for iPhone. They all work the same way, but the Mac version is restricted to the menu bar as mentioned above. That’s fine (outside of making snapping screenshots for this review a tad awkward), and it packs plenty of features inside. iOS App: The iOS app looks identical to the Mac version.Foundry Once you get your head around that, all versions of the app contribute to a total device limit of five. We’d always prefer more, but for this price that’s €1 per device if you use them all. Unlike some services, the iPhone and iPad apps also pack plenty of power user features, too, like multihop connections and the DAITA protection. Sticking with the Mac version, though, and Mullvad offers a bunch of features that would be paid additions elsewhere. There’s the Kill Switch to cut traffic if the VPN drops, while a Lockdown Mode takes that step further and forces the user to reconnect via Mullvad if the connection drops. There’s Multihop for bouncing your connection via multiple servers, and split tunnelling is available as standard so users can send some traffic via the VPN and ignore it for others, and the ad blocker is more granular than you may expect, letting you stop adult content or gambling sites, among other things. DAITA: Mullvad is forward-thinking with its DAITA tool.Foundry Something I’ve not seen in my testing of VPN services in recent months is DAITA (Defence against AI-guided Traffic Analysis). As Mullvad explains, sophisticated AI can analyse data packets going to and from your device, even though that information is encrypted. DAITA isn’t supported on every server, but where it is, it’ll add ‘network noise’ so data packets are all the same size. It’s a smart addition which feels particularly forward-thinking, and works with WireGuard at present. Speaking of which, WireGuard and OpenVPN are the supported VPN protocols here. Performance Multihop: Mullvad lets you further obfuscate traffic with multihop.Foundry I’ve alluded to server counts a couple of times, and that’s the main drawback of Mullvad at present. It has almost 700 servers, which is still impressive but falls behind some of the biggest names in the game. For example, NordVPN has over 7,000 worldwide, but some are ‘virtual servers’ that aren’t always where they say they are, whereas Mullvad’s are at least all real, dedicated servers. Mullvad also rivals the big names when it comes to getting around geoblocks. Netflix was entirely open in our testing, letting me switch between content libraries with ease. While the likes of Nord offer the same functionality, they’re much more expensive. Still, a VPN isn’t worth its salt unless it’s relatively fast, even as traffic bounces around the globe, so what are the speeds like? In short: good! Download speeds dropped by between 11 and 15 percent in our testing, while upload speeds dropped by less than 9 percent. That’s really quite impressive, especially at this price and with such a focus on privacy. There are some minor nitpicks, though — I’d like to see latency noted before connecting, for example, but that’s a small issue. Privacy & Security As I’ve kept mentioning throughout this review, Mullvad has one eye on privacy at all times. The company is based in Sweden, and runs a no-logs policy where it doesn’t save any user information. Mullvad has been audited multiple times to verify that policy, but given it won’t even store your email address or payment information, it’s hard not to be impressed. Price – Every single plan for Mullvad will set you back €5 a month, or your equivalent (that’s $5.26 or £4.20 at the time of writing). That’s a big step in the right direction, with no complex add-ons or power features tied behind a paywall. Pricing and plans As mentioned earlier, all of this comes in at just €5 a month. That’s a steep drop compared to many of its rivals which charge around double that and lock you in for one or two years. On the one hand, there’s an argument that you’re not getting a cheap monthly rate as with its competitors, but on the other hand you’re able to pick and choose when you subscribe without being tied into lengthy plans to secure those rates. Should you buy Mullvad VPN? Mullvad is a fantastic VPN service that’s about as privacy-minded as can be. It might not have the most servers, but that’s a small price to pay for the service on offer.01:38 pmApple Developing Version of visionOS for Future Smart Glasses
Apple is reportedly developing a version of visionOS – its operating system for Apple Vision Pro – that will work with smart glasses, as part of continuing efforts to expand its AR product lineup beyond a cumbersome headset with something that has wider appeal. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the Vision Pro has so far been a flop. Many users find the $3,500 headset too heavy for extended use, expensive, and prone to overheating, relegating it to niche status. Interest in the device has reportedly waned since its launch, with sales falling short of Apple's expectations. In his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman reports that Apple's Vision Products Group is looking beyond the Vision Pro and considering launching smart glasses comparable to Meta's Ray-Ban collaboration. Executives involved in the effort reportedly don't think a product will be ready for three years or more, with plenty of research still to be done. To that end, the company is currently conducting user studies at its offices "to gauge the appeal of features and interfaces," and is already working on a version of visionOS that will run on glasses, reports Gurman. Codenamed "Atlas," the studies are being led by Apple's Product Systems Quality team, part of the hardware engineering division. The work continues at a secretive facility in Santa Clara, a town away from the company's home base in Cupertino. Apple laid off some employees from the site last year, while the remaining staff work on AR technology. Apple also has a manufacturing facility there to test future screens. Apple still plans to revamp the Vision Pro headset to broaden its appeal, first by releasing a lower-end device with less expensive components. Apple is aiming to sell the more affordable model at the price of a high-end iPhone, which retails for up to $1,600. The aim was to release it at the end of 2024, but Apple is still working on a firm prototype. Separately, Apple is also said to be working with Sony to bring support for PlayStation VR2 hand controllers to the Vision Pro for gaming purposes. The two have been collaborating for several months, and could bring VR controller support to the Vision Pro as an optional feature. Tags: Apple Glasses, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:11 pmChina’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling | 9 to 5 MacChina’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling
China’s DeepSeek – an AI chatbot intended to rival ChatGPT – is currently the number one download in the App Store, after its performance took US companies by surprise. The Chinese startup appears to be rivalling the performance of OpenAI’s ChatGPT despite having cost far less to develop, and that’s hitting the market valuations of major US AI players … more…01:05 pmApple Watch crucial to rescue of skiers who fell 1,000 feet down a mountain
The Apple Watch helped save the lives of injured skiers in Washington after falling approximately 1,000 feet down a mountain, thanks to an SOS alert.A helicopter's view of a mountain rescue - Image Credit: King County Sheriff Air SupportOn Wednesday, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office in Washington were informed of an Apple Watch SOS alert. The notification from Apple's wearable came from a skier located near Steven's Pass, a popular ski resort.Rescuers didn't have much information to go on, except that a skier had fallen on the mountain, and had injured a leg. The skier reportedly fell approximately 1,000 foot in their accident, reports Fox Weather. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmThe Stargate Project: A Real-Life Skynet in the Making?
Rob Enderle examines the Stargate project's risks and rewards. Could this AGI initiative redefine the future of artificial intelligence and humanity? The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:58 pmHow much is my App worth ? $5k MRR
Hey there, I have never sold an app before and no idea how much my app is worth. The app is a drawing app has been out for more than 14 months. Analytics: (Revenue not Proceeds) Last month: $5k Last 3 months average: $4.8k 2024: $75.3K ($6.2k per month) Impressions last 90 days: 1.05mio Downloads […]12:53 pmWhatsApp to Let iPhone Users Sign Into Multiple Accounts on the Same Device
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow iOS users to log into the encrypted messaging platform through different accounts within the same app, reports WABetaInfo. Previously, the multi-account ability was only available for beta testers on Android, but now TestFlight app users on iOS have access to the feature, which should make it possible to manage more than one personal or business account on the same device. Notably, the feature will eliminate the need for users to use the WhatsApp Business app to access a separate account. Based on WhatsApp beta 25.2.10.70, users will be able to either set up the device as a primary account or by scanning a QR code to link the new account to an existing one as a "companion" account. Notifications, chats, backups, and settings will reportedly remain distinct for each account, and users will be able to seamlessly switch from one to the other without the need for separate devices. Instagram, also owned by Meta, already lets users switch between multiple accounts within the same app, so this addition to WhatsApp will bring more feature parity across the platforms. It's still unclear when multi-account support for WhatsApp will roll out to the public, but its appearance in beta suggests we shouldn't have to wait too long. There's still no sign of an iPad app, mind. Separately, Meta recently announced that it added WhatsApp to Accounts Center, the company's hub for managing how user information is used across its platforms. The option means users can now adjust their settings from one place and share their status updates across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:52 pmCNF (Belo Horizonte) on 2025-01-28
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 28, 09:00 - 12:00 UTCJan 27, 12:38 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CNF (Belo Horizonte) datacenter on 2025-01-28 between 09:00 and 12:00 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.Jan 27, 12:36 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CNF (Belo Horizonte) datacenter on 2025-01-28 between 05:00 and 09:00 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.12:51 pmApple Store did not refund the money for a subscription to a fraudulent app | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApple Store did not refund the money for a subscription to a fraudulent app
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Director M. Night Shyamalan and writer/creator Tony Basgallop have defeated a lawsuit alleging that their "Servant" series on Apple TV+ stole ideas from a previous film.Apple TV+ show 'Servant.' Image source: AppleThe lawsuit was brought by filmmaker Francesca Gregorini in January 2020, although the case was initially dismissed. On appeal, it was allowed to proceed with its accusation that "Servant" stole the plot and aped certain creative choices in the 2013 movie "The Truth About Emanuel."Following a seven-day trial by jury, however, The Independent reports that the federal judge overseeing the case has ruled in favor of "Servant." The jury had been shown the film plus the first three episodes of the series at the start of the trial. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:25 pmLeakers clash on whether iPhone SE 4 will have notch or Dynamic Island
One of the big questions about the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is whether the display will have a notch or Dynamic Island. Two leakers have presented clashing views on this, with the latest dummy models appearing to support the notch. The dummy models also give us our clearest view yet of what the new entry-level iPhone may look like, with high-quality photos, and a video … more…12:22 pmOppo Teases 'World's Thinnest Foldable' With Apple Device Comparisons
If you still need convincing about the tech industry's current obsession with thinness, check out these images from Oppo's recent social media marketing spree, which has been busy hyping up the slimness of its upcoming Find N5 foldable by comparing it to Apple devices, including an iPhone 16 Pro Max and an M4 iPad Pro. Oppo Find N5 (left) compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max The latest images shared by the Chinese company suggest that when opened up, the Find N5 is about half as thick as an iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is 8.25mm thick. The image makes the device look barely thicker than its USB-C port. Indeed, Find series product manager Zhou Yibao has suggested that the obstacle to making it any thinner is now "the limit of the charging port." That would seem to back up Oppo's claim that the Find N5 is the "world's thinnest foldable" – a title currently held by the Honor Magic V3, which is 4.35mm thick when unfolded. Reports suggest the Find N5 is around 4mm thick. For reference a USB-C port is 2.6mm at minimum. The company has previously compared the Find N5 to two Chinese yuan coins and a stack of four ID cards. Recently surfaced images also show that the device will have a cut-down camera bump on the back. Oppo Find N5 (left) compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max If you've been following our coverage, you've probably heard that for the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, Apple is expected to replace the standard iPhone "Plus" model with an iPhone "Air," so-called because of its purported thinness. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the iPhone 17 Air will be about two millimeters thinner than the current iPhone 16 Pro, putting it at around 6.25mm, which would make it Apple's thinnest iPhone to date. Analyst Jeff Pu has also suggested that the upcoming iPhone will be around 6mm thick, but The Information has said it will be between 5mm and 6mm thick. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the iPhone 17 Air will be 5.5mm thick at its thinnest point, which likely means that it will have a 5.5mm chassis with a thicker rear camera bump area. The thinnest iPhone we've seen so far was the iPhone 6, which measured in at 6.9mm. iPhones got thicker with the iPhone X and beyond, as Apple increased thickness to provide more space for the battery, camera lenses, Face ID hardware, and more. Oppo Find N5 compared to Apple's "thinnest product ever" Oppo has not officially specified the launch date for the Find N5, which is expected to be re-branded as the OnePlus Open 2 for its US release, but it is set to be released sometime in February. Apple's "iPhone 17 Air" will likely launch alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 series around Apple's typical mid-September time frame. Tag: OppoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:20 pmLooking back at 15 years of the iPad, Apple's revolutionary tablet
Announced on January 27, 2010, the iPad wasn't really an iPhone and not quite a Mac. The latest iPads blend the best of both worlds — and that's now been an evolution a decade and a half in the making.Apple's iPad Pro with Magic KeyboardWith trackpad support, revamped file systems, and no shortage of computing power, the latest iPad Pro lineup consists of serious competitors in usability for nearly every task to any hybrid or touchscreen notebooks out there. It hasn't always been that way, though. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:30 am5 small (but still kinda big) ways your iPhone is changing with iOS 18.3
Macworld With iOS 18.3, Apple is sort of taking a breather before it continues its staged rollout of major Apple Intelligence features. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing there but bug fixes and security patches (though there are those, too). There are plenty of small changes that are coming to your iPhone—here are the five ways your iPhone will be different after you update to iOS 18.3. Apple Intelligence is on by default When Apple introduced Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, you had to choose to enable it. With iOS 18.3, it’s turned on by default. You still need an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that supports it, of course. If you want to disable Apple Intelligence, open Settings, choose Apple Intelligence & Siri, and flip off the toggle. Foundry Notification Summaries are italicized The new Apple Intelligence feature that summarizes notifications has been met with mixed reviews. Sometimes it just gets things wrong, and when you can’t tell it’s an AI summary instead of a real text from Mom, that can lead to disaster. That little tiny “summary” icon on the notification isn’t enough. So in iOS 18.3, Apple is making it more obvious when a notification shows an AI summary. The text will be italicized, while normal notifications will have regular text. Foundry Notification Summaries are disabled for some apps Even if you recognize that the notification text is an AI summary, there are some that can be very problematic if they’re wrong. The Apple Intelligence notification summaries for some news events have been wrong at times, to the point where a person reading them would think the opposite of what happened. Of course, we all know it’s just a notification and just an AI-generated summary at that, and you should always go read the article before passing judgment, right? Just kidding! This is the internet, where you have to immediately post an opinion just from seeing a link to a headline somewhere. To help reduce the very obvious problems this can cause, Apple has disabled Notification Summaries from all apps in the “News & Entertainment” app category for now. The company plans to re-enable it in the future when the quality of the summaries is more reliable. The Calculator app gets its repeat operation function back Up until iOS 18, you could continually tap the equals sign (=) on the Calculator app and it would repeat the last operation. If you said 10 x 2 and tapped = you would get 20. Tap = again and you get 40. Tap = again and you get 80. And so on. With the new Calculator app and all its fancy features (not to mention an iPad version!) Apple seemingly forgot this popular capability. With iOS 18.3, it’s back! Foundry Visual Intelligence gets new powers If you have an iPhone 16 with a Camera Control button, you can press and hold it for a couple of seconds to launch a special camera interface Apple calls Visual Intelligence. Snap a pic of something and you get all sorts of contextual information. You can get business details, details, and books or albums, ask ChatGPT about the image, search Google for similar images, and more. With the iOS 18.3 update, you get an instant display at the top of the screen to identify animals and plants, without needing to take a pic. And if you show something with an event on it, you can quickly add it to your calendar. You’ll have to wait for iOS 18.4 for the new Siri I know what you’re thinking–all this AI stuff, but when does Siri get good? The answer is: in the next update! Or at least, Apple has said to expect the improved Siri, with personal context and lots of app intents, in the spring timeframe which is when we expect iOS 18.4. Will these new Siri capabilities change people’s perception of Apple’s AI assistant, or will it remain the subject of ridicule for another year? We’ll know more as the next round of betas get underway.11:14 amClaimed iPhone SE 4 dummy units show notch instead of Dynamic Island
A new video claiming to show a dummy iPhone SE 4 unit contradicts recent rumors saying that it will have a Dynamic Island rather than the older-style notch.The video isn't clear, but the top of this dummy unit does seem to show a notch-style position for the front cameraIt's regularly been claimed that the forthcoming iPhone SE 4 will be based on the iPhone 14, which featured a notch. The most recent rumor, however, was that the iPhone SE 4 would instead feature a Dynamic Island.Leaker Majin Bu has shown off what he or she claims are dummy iPhone SE 4 units, and done so with a series of photos and one video. As it's a dummy unit, the iPhone is not working and so the screen is completely blank, but it still appears to show the old-style notch. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:11 amOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Jan 27, 03:11 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Programmable Messaging. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.11:10 amBudget AI Model DeepSeek Overtakes ChatGPT on App Store
A new China-based AI chatbot challenger called DeepSeek has reached the number one position on Apple's App Store free charts in multiple countries, including the US, raising questions about Silicon Valley's perceived leadership in artificial intelligence development. Released last week, the iOS app has garnered attention for its ability to match or exceed the performance of leading AI models like ChatGPT, while requiring only a fraction of the development costs, based on a research paper released on Monday. DeepSeek has not raised money from outside funds or made significant moves to monetise its models. The Chinese AI startup behind the model was founded by hedge fund manager Liang Wenfeng, who claims they used just 2,048 Nvidia H800s and $5.6 million to train a model with 671bn parameters, a fraction of what OpenAI and Google spent to train comparably sized models. For example, Microsoft and Meta alone have committed over $65 billion each this year largely to AI infrastructure. Just last week, OpenAI said it was creating a joint venture with Japan's SoftBank, dubbed Stargate, with plans to spend at least $100 billion on AI infrastructure in the US. Investor Marc Andreessen is already calling DeepSeek "one of the most amazing and impressive breakthroughs" for its ability to show its work and reasoning as it addresses a user's written query or prompt. DeepSeek has also taken an open-source approach, allowing developers to freely inspect and build upon its technology. What's particularly notable is that DeepSeek apparently achieved this breakthrough despite US export restrictions on advanced AI chips to China. The company's success suggests Chinese developers have found ways to create more efficient AI models with limited computing resources, potentially challenging the assumption that cutting-edge AI development requires massive computing infrastructure investments. The emergence of DeepSeek has already sparked debate in Silicon Valley. While some view it as a concerning development for US technological leadership, others, like Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan, suggest it could benefit the entire AI industry by making model training more accessible and accelerating real-world AI applications. The app's success has already impacted financial markets, with some AI-related stocks experiencing volatility as investors reconsider the necessity of extensive capital expenditure for AI development. Shares of Nvidia for example slid 10% in premarket trading on Monday on the news of DeepSeek's popularity. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:03 amWhatsApp for iPhone takes a big step toward multi-account support
WhatsApp for iPhone is finally testing multi-account support, a feature that rolled out to Android in October 2023. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:30 amWhy doesn’t Siri know what it doesn’t know?
Macworld Kids ask questions all the time, and I think it’s important as a parent to admit when you don’t know the answer. Naturally, it’s tempting to bluff, in order to preserve their childlike belief in your omniscience, but you’re only storing up trouble for that moment when they gain access to Google and find out for themselves that the president of Cuba is not, in fact, Fray Bentos. Not everyone, however, feels the same way about admitting ignorance. Take Siri, for example, which loves to take a swing at tasks when it isn’t even sure what you just said. Ask your HomePod to play a song in a slightly muffled voice and instead of saying, “I didn’t catch that, would you mind repeating yourself?” it just plows ahead and plays something random. I’ve been complaining about Siri for a few years now and as far as I can see nothing has improved in that time. The arrival of Apple Intelligence is supposed to bring a new and improved version of Siri, but of course that doesn’t apply to the HomePod; and even on devices like the iPhone which do have Apple Intelligence there doesn’t seem to be more accuracy, just a greater degree of misplaced confidence about the inaccuracy. Last week the blogger One Foot Tsunami decided to ask Siri, in order, who won each Super Bowl–a seemingly straightforward task–and received a set of answers that were hilarious and horrifyingly inaccurate. It got just 34 percent correct, and at least one of those was right for the wrong reason. (Asked about Super Bowl X, it talked at length about Super Bowl IX… which happened to have the same winner.) At one point it got the answer wrong 15 times in a row, and it gave the Philadelphia Eagles 33 wins rather than the one they actually collected. I don’t think it’s especially important for voice assistants or the AI models beneath them to be able to answer questions about sports trivia, but there’s a principle at stake here that is important: they need to admit when they don’t know the correct answer. In this case, there was no harm done because the matter at hand was, well, trivial. But if someone asks about, say, the lug nut torque for a 2015 Nissan Frontier, being confidently given a totally wrong answer could have damaging consequences. To admit you don’t know the answer, sadly, you first have to know that you don’t know the answer, and this is AI’s great weakness. AI doesn’t “know” anything in any kind of sense we’d understand. It matches patterns without understanding what they signify, which means it doesn’t have any way of sanity-checking a fact that a human would instantly see as nonsense. But at the same time, it would be nice if AI developers put more thought into analyzing and signaling to the user a model’s degree of confidence in a specific output: a rating of the quantity and quality of training data on that topic, for example, or the proportion of similar queries which have received positive feedback. What won’t cut it, in my opinion, is a generalized disclaimer. Following complaints about mangled notification summaries, Apple recently agreed to tweak the way that Apple Intelligence handles that function, but the immediate changes all affect not the information itself, but the way the information is presented: there’s a clearer label that the feature is a beta and may contain errors, while the summarized text appears in italics to distinguish it from a standard notification. Initially, this may help, because the changed format will stand out. But it will quickly fade into visual furniture, much like the disclaimers on Google’s AI results intended to prevent lawsuits from incorrect torque information. We need a specific disclaimer that one result is shaky (“this product contains nuts”) rather than a blunderbuss disclaimer that all of them are (“any products made by this company or its subsidiaries may contain nuts”). At the moment AI is in its hype cycle, and all the players are jockeying for position in the public eye. Right now, the main thing they’re aiming for is PR, and it makes sense in that context that they would want to make exaggerated claims for their products’ capabilities, and dislike the idea of signaling their limitations. But Apple of all people should understand that reputations are built up slowly and lost very quickly. It’s better to be honestly ignorant than confidently incorrect. And the phrase I most want to hear from Siri is “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories If Apple Intelligence is so great, why doesn’t Apple trust us to turn it on? Mahmoud Itani reminds us all about 6 forgotten Apple products getting an update this year. Team up with Apple at your own risk. It’s Samsung’s turn to copy Apple! Here are over a dozen ways Samsung ripped off Apple at the Galaxy S25 launch. Apple’s wild new Miami store takes carbon neutral to new heights. U.K. iPhone users will soon be able to store digital licenses and IDs. Podcast of the week The rumors are heating up for Apple’s next major iPhone release. In the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast, we cover what’s going on with the iPhone SE and what we could see in the next few weeks. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner Microsoft Word for Mac review: What’s new in Word 2024? Microsoft Excel review: What’s new in Excel 2024? Apple Passwords review: Free and simple password manager. pCloud review: Back up your Mac to the cloud. The rumor mill iPhone 17 Air leak shows off new ‘camera bar’ design. New leak changes everything we know about the iPhone SE 4. Software updates, bugs, and problems Hate the new Mail app on your iPhone? Here’s how to change it back. Starting this week, you’ll need to turn off Apple Intelligence if you don’t want it. Mac users will finally get the smarter Mail app in macOS 15.4. AirPods Pro 2 update ‘in coming weeks’ to expand hearing aid feature. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, or Twitter for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.10:05 amLatest iPhone SE 4 Dummy Images Back Up Display Notch Rumors
With Apple's fourth-generation iPhone SE launch inching ever closer, new alleged dummy models have emerged online that give us further clarification on some of the details of the device. Leaker Majin Bu shared these images on X (Twitter), along with a short video showing off the mockups, which are non-functional devices that case makers create based on information that leaks out of Apple's partner factories. There have been conflicting rumors about whether the next iPhone SE will have a Dynamic Island or a notch, but the latter is looking increasingly likely. Despite the notch claims, the black and white mockups depicted show the older notch design with the selfie camera just left of center, backing up rumors that the device is largely based on the iPhone 14. There's also a single-lens camera on the back, as expected, along with a glass back and a aluminum band. Here's what the iPhone SE 4 looks like pic.twitter.com/pEyIAJ34VR— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) January 25, 2025 Suggestions that the iPhone SE 4 could get an Action Button or Camera Control button also appear off the mark, based on these mockups, which are very similar to images previously shared by leaker Sonny Dickson. Along with the visible features from the dummy model, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to include a faster A17 Pro chip, an Apple-designed modem chip, and 8GB RAM – the minimum amount of memory required for Apple Intelligence. The camera is expected to be the same 48-megapixel Wide camera used in the current iPhone 16. Apple is expected to debut the next iPhone SE sometime in March or April, and it will continue to be the company's lowest-cost device. It could go up in price slightly, but Apple is said to be aiming to keep it below $500.Related Roundup: iPhone SETag: Majin BuBuyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:00 amApple’s CarPlay 2 delay confirmed, company cites work continuing with collaboration from automakers | PowerPageApple’s CarPlay 2 delay confirmed, company cites work continuing with collaboration from automakers
Apple’s CarPlay 2 technology, which was promised in 2024, has been delayed and still needs some work. Apple confirmed the delay via its CarPlay 2 website, though the system is still undergoing development. In a statement to 9to5Mac, however, Apple said that it is still working with “several automakers” to implement the next-generation CarPlay experience. […] Source09:52 amCloudflare Workers AI Issues in Tokyo, Japan (NRT)
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I’ve heard that Apple takes trademarks pretty serious and also that the Pokémon company is known to sue people for trademark infringement. How is it possible that there are so many unofficial Pokémon card collectors/ searcher/ scanner apps in the AppStore. I’ve wanted to do something similar but I’m to scared of getting sued 😂 […]02:25 amWhy cant I see the TabView views? I can only see them when I remove ScrollView but I need scrollview for my complex UI | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhy cant I see the TabView views? I can only see them when I remove ScrollView but I need scrollview for my complex UI
NavigationStack { ScrollView { VStack { if showDivider { Divider() .offset(y: isSearching ? -26 : -14) } TabView(selection: $activeTab) { SearchContentView(selectedTab: $selectedTab, category: PickerTab.all.rawValue) .tag(PickerTab.all) SearchContentView(selectedTab: $selectedTab, category: PickerTab.technology.rawValue) .tag(PickerTab.technology) SearchContentView(selectedTab: $selectedTab, category: PickerTab.sports.rawValue) .tag(PickerTab.sports) SearchContentView(selectedTab: $selectedTab, category: PickerTab.health.rawValue) .tag(PickerTab.health) SearchContentView(selectedTab: $selectedTab, category: PickerTab.science.rawValue) .tag(PickerTab.science) SearchContentView(selectedTab: $selectedTab, category: PickerTab.business.rawValue) .tag(PickerTab.business) SearchContentView(selectedTab: $selectedTab, category: PickerTab.entertainment.rawValue) .tag(PickerTab.entertainment) […]12:35 amStruggling to build IOS Swift app backend – Help for an IOS newbie
Hey everyone! I would love someones step by step guidance on how to properly setup my IOS backend (server, database, etc) for a production app. Or if there's example code or file structure someone is willing to share so I can wrap my brain around this. I've done a bunch of web development but not […]Sunday January 2611:46 pmPSA: If you buy a new iPhone in the US, you won’t be able to install TikTok on it
Despite the fact that you can still use the service, TikTok is still very much so banned in the United States. President Trump promised to not fine TikTok and its service providers for continuing to run the services, but that’s just a promise. He also signed an executive order officially suspending the ban, but there’s great odds that that executive order doesn’t actually hold up legally. For one reason or another, Apple (and Google) have both decided that they don’t want to take the risk. If a court later decides that Trumps promises don’t hold up legally, Apple could be on the hook for up to $850 billion in fines. It just isn’t worth it for them. more…10:55 pmHow is messages able to create different link previews than every other application? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow is messages able to create different link previews than every other application?
I’m working on a share extension and creating link previews via the url provided from different apps. When I came across a problem with Disney plus. If you go to share a Disney plus movie or show and use messages you get the expected result of a picture of the cover art and the title […]09:59 pmCompletely screwed in “app signing”: any help appreciated. Willing to pay | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCompletely screwed in “app signing”: any help appreciated. Willing to pay
I have an app that was working, i was able to get test builds out to connect. I was trying to fix notifications (turns out I can’t get firebase notifications in a simulator), and in this process I’ve completely bungled the app signing process. Here's where I am: App's made in FLutter App works on […]09:37 pmPick up Apple's M4 MacBook Pro for $1,399 at Amazon with coupon
Month-end price cuts are in effect on Apple's latest MacBook Pro with an M4 chip, as Amazon's on-page coupon drops it to $1,399.99.Grab Apple's M4 MacBook Pro for $1,399 - Image credit: AppleThe $1,399.99 price at Amazon is thanks to a $150 instant rebate stacked with a $49.01 on-page coupon, bringing the total savings to $200 off MSRP. With the standard M4 model now including 16GB of unified memory compared to the M3's 8GB of RAM, the Late 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro offers additional value for the price.Buy for $1,399.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:23 pmiOS 18.4 is reportedly releasing in April, here are some rumored features
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning on releasing iOS 18.4 in April. Apple hasn’t started the beta cycle for iOS 18.4 quite yet, but there are a handful of things we can likely expect with iOS 18.4 so far. more…08:01 pmHave you experienced blank page when trying to add sandbox test account? Is this a bug? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHave you experienced blank page when trying to add sandbox test account? Is this a bug?
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One of the best current AirPods is on sale- today, the AirPods Pro 2 is down to just $199 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. The Apple-branded wireless earbuds offer the Hearing Aid feature with Personalized Spatial Audio and Active Noise Cancellation. With the hearing aid, you’ll be able to pick up sounds […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:04 pmEU Apple TV+ to get more French programs
Apple recently signed a partnership with the French government to add more video and audio content in the country. Apple TV+ is said to invest 20% in last year’s net sales to develop French programming and the EU, as per Deadline. In the four-year agreement, around 70% is said to be put into independent productions. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:03 pmApple releasing new games on Apple Arcade
A slew of new titles will become available to play on the Apple Arcade this 2025. New games as well as big updates are heading to Apple’s gaming service. Up front are seven additions, namely It’s Literally Just Mowing+, Rodeo Stampede+, Trials of Mana+, Final Fantasy+, Three Kingdoms Heroes, Gears & Goo, and Skate City: […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:02 pmNew Apple Fitness+ programs now available
Apple Fitness+ has added new programs to stay mindful and active this year. The 2025 lineup is believed to be the biggest yet, with programs such as progressive strength training, pickleball conditioning, yoga done workshop-style, and a breathing meditation in the mix. The ‘artist spotlight’ section houses new talent, which includes Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:47 pmIs it normal to be in “waiting for review” for over 24 hours? I’m used to slow “in review” times but not waiting for it | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs it normal to be in “waiting for review” for over 24 hours? I’m used to slow “in review” times but not waiting for it
Hey guys. I’m uploading my games latest version for some QA and it says “waiting for review” for the last 24 hours. I’ve never had it be this long. I want to clarify that it is not a slow “in review”, but rather that I haven’t been transitioned into waiting for it. Thanks for the […]06:40 pmToday in Apple history: iPhone sales hit first speed bump
On January 26, 2016, iPhone sales flatlined for the first time after nine years of spectacular growth. Some called it "peak iPhone." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:04 pmAirPods with cameras still a priority for Apple's computer vision goals
Apple's AirPods could offer more than just sound, with the personal audio accessories still anticipated to gain cameras at some point in the future, and there's patent filings to prove it.AirPods Pro 2Apple's work to increase the utility of its wearable devices could lead in a slightly offbeat direction for one product. The AirPods, typically an audio-based item, could one day house cameras to capture images of the local environment.In a Bloomberg newsletter on Sunday, a discussion of smart glasses includes references to other Apple products could be working on. The short list includes something like Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, but also "camera-equipped AirPods." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:41 pmApple reportedly on track for late 2025 home hub launch
A leaker with an excellent track record says that Apple is still on track to release its first dedicated smart home controller with an iPad-like screen in the second half of 2025. Here's what to expect from the home hub.A mockup of what an Apple home hub device could look like.Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter on Sunday is the latest to chime in on a timeline for Apple's Home Hub. According to the newsletter, the new device, still expected in 2025, will be "the first step toward a bigger role in the smart home" and Apple's "most significant release of the year."Previous reports from long-time Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo have suggested the home hub will enter mass production later this year. It is thought to include a high-quality speaker and camera for FaceTime calls, and could be sold as either wall-mountable or with a standalone base as desired. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:30 pmCall Failures from Subscribers to Norway Twilio Phone
Jan 26, 09:30 PSTInvestigating - We are observing call failures to Twilio from Norway. We are currently 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.05:04 pmSimplifying Camera Control on iPhone 16 for faster shooting and fewer mistakes
I absolutely love the new Camera Control button on iPhone 16, but the default settings aren’t for me. By default, I find it too slow to activate and too accident prone when taking photos. Fortunately, Apple gives you fairly granular control over Camera Control — even if the toggles are scattered around in the Settings app. more…04:52 pmHow do you handle user’s feedback?
I have been looking around for adding feedback module to my project besides App Store review request. There are several libraries like WIshKit where users can create features and vote right in the app. How do you collect user's feedback – custom forms, third-party solutions, or something else? submitted by /u/Safe-Vegetable-803 [link] […]04:28 pmSales dropped off a cliff over 48 hours
My app sales have fallen from an average of $50 a day, to almost $0 in the last 3 days. Anybody experienced anything similar or is this just a problem I am having? 🙂 Usually, I would assume it is on me – but the data in App Store Connect can be a bit… weird. […]03:52 pmApple Still 'Exploring' New AirPods With Tiny Cameras
Apple continues to explore the idea of releasing camera-equipped AirPods in the future, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman only briefly mentioned the possibility of AirPods gaining tiny cameras, as part of his Power On newsletter intro this week, focused on Apple's future wearables ambitions. He did not explain what the cameras would be used for. The tiny cameras would not be for taking photos, but rather serve as infrared sensors. In a June 2024 blog post, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple planned to mass produce new AirPods with infrared cameras by 2026. He said the infrared camera component would be similar to the iPhone's Face ID receiver. Kuo said the new AirPods with infrared cameras would provide an enhanced spatial audio experience with the Apple Vision Pro headset. "For example, when a user is watching a video with Vision Pro and wearing this new AirPods, if users turn their heads to look in a specific direction, the sound source in that direction can be emphasized to enhance the spatial audio/computing experience," wrote Kuo. The infrared cameras could potentially enable "in-air gesture control" as well, allowing for device interaction with hand movements. If the alleged 2026 mass production timeframe remains on schedule, the new AirPods with infrared cameras could launch in 2026 or 2027.Related Roundup: AirPods 4Tag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: AirPods (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:31 pmNew 'HomePod' Hub With 7-Inch Screen on Track to Launch This Year
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today said that a new HomePod-like smart home hub with a 7-inch screen remains on track to launch in 2025. A conceptual render of Apple's rumored smart home hub Gurman believes the home hub will be "Apple's most significant release of the year," as it represents the company's "first step toward a bigger role in the smart home." In his newsletter, he said the device will be like a "smaller and cheaper iPad" that lets users "control appliances, conduct FaceTime chats, and handle other tasks." Both a HomePod with a screen and an Apple home hub have been rumored by several sources, and it sounds like they are the same product. Last month, for example, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that a new HomePod with a 6-to-7-inch display, an A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence support would enter mass production in the second half of 2025. Kuo said smart home capabilities would be a core aspect of the device, which aligns with the home hub rumors. Gurman previously reported that the hub can be attached to a tabletop base with a speaker, or mounted on a wall. He said the device will run a new "homeOS" operating system with a customizable widget-focused home screen, and revolve around Siri, Apple Intelligence, and HomeKit. The hub could double as a home security system by displaying camera footage, and a built-in camera would allow for FaceTime video calls. Apple's hub would compete with products like Google's Nest Hub and Amazon's Echo Show. It is unclear if Apple will actually use HomePod branding for the device, or if it will opt for an all-new name, such as the Apple Home. Kuo and Gurman both said Apple is also planning an indoor camera that would work with the hub. It is unclear if the current full-size HomePod speaker will be updated this year, but a new HomePod mini is expected to launch later this year. Related Roundup: HomePodTag: Apple Command CenterBuyer's Guide: HomePod (Neutral)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:24 pmThank you so much for you feedback! is this better? open for new ideas and suggestions 🙂 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingThank you so much for you feedback! is this better? open for new ideas and suggestions 🙂
submitted by /u/RawiSoft [link] [comments]02:58 pmDevelopment of Apple's smart glasses continues despite massive hurdles
The long-rumored Apple Glass may eventually become Apple's wearable future, with development of the smart glasses hitting hurdles that even Apple's rivals are having to deal with.Renders of what Apple Glass could look likeThe Apple Vision Pro is Apple's first attempt at a head-mounted display, as a project that sucked a considerable amount of resources to produce. That device is far from the end goal for Apple, with the ultimate aim being the introduction of smart glasses.It's been a long road so far, but there's still a lot more distance for Apple to travel in order to get to that goal. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:49 pmIt’s time for Apple to rethink its iCloud storage tiers
Apple introduced iCloud back in June 2011, and since then, the free tier of iCloud has remained at 5GB. However, I’m not here to talk about that today. While 5GB of free iCloud is definitely too little for our needs nearly a decade and a half later, I think Apple has a bigger issue to address with iCloud: its paid tiers. more…02:48 pmApple will be on the hunt for two new board members soon
Apple's board of directors is set for some significant changes over the course of the next year, with two members reaching or exceeding the recommended retirement age of 75.Apple board member Arthur Levinson. Image credit: AppleApple's Board of Directors chair, Art Levinson, is turning 75 in March of 2025, and this would normally signal a move towards retirement sometime this year. His eventual departure from Apple's board could be announced as early as February, when Apple usually holds its annual shareholder meeting.Levinson may opt to retire later this year or in early 2026, and would be the second board member set for retirement in the near future, reports Bloomberg. He is the former CEO and chairman of Genentech, and currently is also the CEO of Alphabet's Calico Life Sciences. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:30 pmThis AI-powered app takes notes for you, then summarizes them
Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac to transcribe and summarize lectures, meetings and more with AI note taker app My Notes AI. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:13 pmWhite House negotiating for Oracle to take control of TikTok, allowing the app to be unbanned | 9 to 5 MacWhite House negotiating for Oracle to take control of TikTok, allowing the app to be unbanned
As of now, the Chinese-based TikTok app remains unavailable in the United States App Store on iPhone, as the company failed to sell itself to a US owner, before last week’s ban came into effect. However, there is apparently ongoing negotiations to get TikTok under new ownership, which would give it a path back to the App Store. No deal is close to being finalized, yet, though. more…02:05 pmWhy Apple won't buy TikTok, even to attract younger users
Apple has the finances to buy just about anything, but with TikTok there are more reasons than money that mean it won't buy the social media platform.TikTok on a smartphoneFor a company that has so much success, Apple is far from immune to failure — and sometimes repeated failures. For whatever reason, Apple seems incapable of launching a social media platform, despite trying, so buying one should be a possibility.Right now TikTok isn't exactly up for sale to the highest bidder, but it's close - as long as that bidder is America. No question, if Apple wanted to buy TikTok, it could even though Bloomberg estimates on Sunday that it would cost up to $60 billion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmCrime blotter: 12 charged in London Apple Store thefts
After a series of 13 robberies at different Apple Stores in the London area, police made several arrests. Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania man has been jailed for an Apple gift card "draining scam."Manchester Arndale Apple StoreThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:43 pmPutting GIF’s in Reddit comments?
On iPhone app… and yes, I know this isn’t the right community for this. I am lazy / cannot find it lol. submitted by /u/Fantastic-Sir460 [link] [comments]12:30 pmDid anyone find a good workflow to leverage Swift Playgrounds on the iPad? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingDid anyone find a good workflow to leverage Swift Playgrounds on the iPad?
Hi all, so I am bringing the question about Swift Playgrounds on the iPad because I think it has two amazing advantages over Xcode: Simplicity: it’s so refreshing to have just your code, canvas and a key buttons to for example add views or modifiers without all the heaviness of Xcode! -Portability: that’s the most […]11:42 amI built a pet care app, what do you think?
Hey everyone! I’ve been working on an app to help pet owners manage their pets. You can: • Create profiles for your pets. • Track routines, expenses, and health records. • Use it offline with a privacy-focused mode. You can try it for free with […]10:12 amDark or tinted icons for macOS do not exist, except for the Trash can?
As per documentation, macOS does not offer a way to change an app icon based on the selected appearance. However the Trash icon in the Dock changes in dark mode. Is there any way to accomplish this for my own macOS apps? https://preview.redd.it/ucn2i2afcbfe1.png?width=378&format=png&auto=webp&s=1fa1ffb028a47f12ea6d1c039dbe961514b06b35 submitted by /u/ZXVintageGamer [link] [comments]08:25 amWhy your external drive isn’t showing up on Mac and how to get a Mac to recognise it
Macworld Normally when you plug in an external hard drive to your Mac’s USB port you will see it appear on the desktop. You can also see it in a Finder window in the left column under Locations (or Devices in older versions of macOS). If the drive is not showing up on your Mac chances are it has not been formatted correctly, has been corrupted, or is faulty. Alternatively, you may have set a password for the drive that you need to enter before it will connect. We show you how to work out whether the reason the external drive is not mounting on your Mac up is due to a problem with the drive itself, the cable or the port, and how to resolve the problem and access data on your drive. PROMOTIONEaseUS | Check and manage hard drives on Mac Why the hard drive is not showing up on your Mac? How to get it fixed quickly? No worries. EaseUS Partition Master for Mac comes in. To check and find hard drives both internal and external, it scans the devices, gives a clear overview, and diagnoses what happens to your disks. In addition to providing a clear result, it also prompts and guides you to take the next step, quickly solving your disk problem, like disk formatting, creating a boot disk, and converting the disk to be initialized. Now 25% OFF by using code: MACWORLD25. Free Trial Buy and Save 25% This article assumes you have an external drive that should connect to your Mac via the USB-A, USB-C, or a Thunderbolt port. If you have a NAS drive that connects over the network then you should read our article about connecting to a NAS drive. Why is your hard drive not showing up on Mac? We’ll start by trying to identify the reason why your hard drive isn’t showing up on the Mac before explaining what you need to do to find the hard drive on your Mac. If you can identify the cause your should be able to fix the problem that is stopping your external drive from opening on your Mac. Damaged cable, port or insufficient power The first port of call is always to check that it’s plugged in, but we are sure you have done that. The problem might be with the cable. One of the main reasons why drives fail to mount is if the drive isn’t receiving enough power. If the drive is powered via a USB-A cable you need to check that adequate power is being delivered to the drive. Very old Macs may require a USB power cable, a cable that splits into two USB connectors that need to both be plugged into your Mac, in order to deliver enough power to the drive. Similarly, make sure that the drive doesn’t have an external power supply it should be using. On the subject of cables, make sure that it’s not at fault. Try using a different cable with the drive to see if that fixes the problem. Similarly, if you are using a USB port on a hub check that’s not what’s causing the problem. Also check that the port on your Mac isn’t the problem. Try using a different port. Or if you only have one port, plug another device in and see if that works. The next step is to try plugging the drive into another Mac. If it also fails to mount there you will know that there is a problem with the drive while if it does mount then the problem is with your Mac. Problem preferences Hopefully, there is a really easy fix to get the hard drive to mount on your desktop. Try the following to make sure your Mac is set to show mounted drives on the desktop. Open the Finder. Click on Finder in the menu at the top of your screen. Click on Settings (Preferences in older macOS versions). Click on General. Make sure that there is a tick beside External disks. If it was already set up so that the external drive would appear on the desktop then continue to follow the steps below. Password protections You can protect a drive with a password when you initially start using it, so check to see if the reason your drive isn’t mounting is that a password request box has popped up and you didn’t notice it. Sometimes the password popup takes a few minutes to appear as well, so it helps to be patient. Foundry The drive is formatted for a PC It is possible that the drive has been formatted using a file system that your Mac cannot read. Windows PCs use NTFS or ExFAT file formats. Mac computers before Sierra used the HFS+ file format. In High Sierra, Apple introduced a new file system called Apple File System (APFS). There is an old FAT32 format can be read by Window and Mac computers, but has limitation on what files can be stored. An easy way to find out if this is the problem would be to check on a PC. If the drive mounts on the PC it’s likely that you have discovered what the problem is: the drive is formatted for PCs and can’t be read by your Mac. To make sure your drive can be read by Macs and PCs you need to format it using exFAT or the older FAT32. We’ll explain how to do that below. It’s a corrupted or faulty drive If none of the above were the reason why you couldn’t see the external drive on your Mac, perhaps the drive is faulty. If it is, you can use Apple’s Disk Utility program to access the disk and potentially fix whatever is causing the issue. We’ll discuss how to do that below. We’ll also look at ways you can stop a drive failing in the future. How fix an external drive that won’t show up on a Mac If none of the above solved your problem, it is likely the drive is either formatted incorrectly or damaged. Depending on the reason why you can’t see the drive, here is what you need to do to get it working. How to reformat a drive so you can see it on a Mac Hopefully, the drive is fine, but the format is wrong. It is possible that the hard drive has been formatted using a different file system (i.e. on a Windows PC). In that case, if you need to access the data on the drive you’ll need to connect the drive to a Windows PC that does recognize it and copy the data before moving on to the next step because the process will involve reformatting the drive and deleting everything on i). To make sure your drive can be read by Macs and PCs you need to format it using exFAT or the older FAT32. If you want to format the drive to just be used on a Mac you can use the HFS+ or Apple File System (APFS) file formats. Having got the data of the drive via a PC you can reformat the drive so that you can add the data again. Here’s how to reformat your drive so it can be read by a Mac or a PC. Open Disk Utility (as per the steps above). If you don’t require the data on the hard drive, select the disk and click Erase. Before Disk Utility starts to erase the disk it will pick a format for you. You can change this if you click on the Formatting options. Choose your format, ExFAT if you want to make sure it’s compatible with PC and Mac, otherwise, Mac OS Extended (Journaled) is probably the best option. Click on Erase and wait for your Mac to erase and then reformat the drive. Give the drive a name. Screenshot Foundry Read more: How to format a drive on a Mac. How to fix the faulty drive with Disk Utility If the various checks above suggest that the disk is faulty then you can use Apple’s Disk Utility program to access the disk and potentially fix whatever is causing the issue. Here’s what to do: Find Disk Utility by opening Spotlight (cmd+Space-bar) and start typing Disk Utility, press enter to open the program. Look in the column on the left to see if the hard drive appears there. If you can see the hard drive in Disk Utility check underneath it for a volume. If it is there click on it and select Mount. If your Mac has already mounted the drive the option Unmount will be displayed instead. (If there is no volume listed your Mac is not able to access the drive. The Mount option will be greyed out.) Your options are First Aid, Erase, and Restore. First Aid will check the disk for errors and then repair the disk if necessary and this is the option to choose. Restore allows you to erase the contents of the drive and replace that with data from somewhere else. Erase deletes all the data stored on the drive. If you need the data on the drive do not choose Erase or Restore! Click the First Aid tab and select Run. If after running First Aid the Mac finds errors you could fix you may see the option to Repair Disk. If you do, go ahead and run the repairs. Best apps to recover data on a lost drive If your Mac is unable to repair the disk if is likely that the drive is either formatted using a file system that the Mac cannot read, or it is well and truly broken. If it’s the latter we suggest you follow this tutorial about recovering data from a damaged disk. You may also want to consider one of the data recovery apps for Mac we recommend in our round-up of the Best data recovery apps for Macs. Our recommendations include Recoverit from Wondershare, Data Rescue from Prosoft and Stella Data Recovery for Mac. 1. Wondershare Recoverit Price When Reviewed: 1 month/2 Macs: $79.99 (usually $109.99); 1 year/2 Macs: $89.99 (usually $139.99); perpetual license/2 Macs: $139.99 (usually $169.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Wondershare (annual) $89.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $89.99 at Wondershare (annual) Read our full Wondershare Recoverit review 2. 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Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Stellar Info (annual) $79.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $79.99 at Stellar Info (annual) Read our full Stellar Data Recovery for Mac review How to prevent issues with hard drives on a Mac We have final suggestion to make that is more of a guard against this error happening again. Make sure that your external drive doesn’t become damaged in the future by always unmounting the disk properly after using it. Don’t just unplug the USB cable. To unmount your drive you can right-click (control-click) on the icon on the Desktop or in the Finder and choose Eject. Drive issues can occur when the disk is removed without ejecting it properly. Decided there is no hope for your faulty hard drive? We have a round-up of some of the best we’ve seen here: The best Mac hard drives.08:22 amissue with Verify Silent Network Auth via AT&T for Accsec API.
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Macworld The holidays may have put a dent in your pocket, forcing you to participate in low-spend (or no-spend) January. But just because you’re limiting your spending, it doesn’t mean you have to deal with your broken laptop for another year. Just opt for this refurbished MacBook Pro deal instead of shopping brand-new. This 2017 model has had its price tag slashed by over 70%, coming in at only $377.97 instead of $1,499. The only catch is that supplies are super limited. This MacBook has a Grade “A” rating, no scratches on its display, and a minimum of 80% battery health. There might be some light wear on the body, but it’s so minimal you might not even notice. This laptop might not be stocked with features that Apple’s latest MacBooks have, but this one does hold its own. Check out a few of its specs: Intel Core i5 (with speeds up to 3.1GHz) for smooth multitasking 512GB of storage for simple, local storing of your files, photos, and other media Four USB-C ports for extra connectivity A 13.3-inch Retina display with 2560×1600 pixel resolution. It even comes with the infamous Touch Bar and Touch ID, which makes it easy to securely log into your MacBook Pro and other accounts, as well as pay with Apple Pay. Grab your own 13.3-inch MacBook Pro for just $377.97 while supplies last. This offer ends February 2 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Apple MacBook Pro 13″ Touchbar (2017) 3.1GHz i5 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished) Only $377.97 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amWhy pay a fee for iCloud Drive when you could own 2TB of cloud storage for life?
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We've built and just recently released a fairly niche app for car/vehicle enthusiasts- trackmymods.com Wondering what others have done with niche apps in regard to promoting them and what suggestions you have? We've obviously created the usual social media accounts and are trying to post regularly. We're also taking advantage of the credit Apple gives […]06:55 amApple developer program enrollment
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Hey everyone! I’ve been working on an app to help pet owners manage their pets. You can: • Create profiles for your pets. • Track routines, expenses, and health records. • Use it offline with a privacy-focused mode. You can try it for free with one routine and expense tracker. Premium unlocks everything else. I’d […]04:47 amIntermittent DNS failures in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jan 26, 04:47 UTCResolved - Cloudflare has identified intermittent DNS failures in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We have added a fix to resolve the issue.01:07 amGurman: Apple Stores Receiving 'Merchandise' Updates Next Week
Apple's retail stores will be rolling out "merchandise/floor marketing updates" next week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman did not explicitly say if the store updates are related to any upcoming product announcements, but he did mention that next week is around the time that Apple rolls out its annual Black Unity watch band for the Apple Watch. In each of the past four years, Apple has announced a Black Unity campaign in the second half of January, and this has typically included a new Apple Watch band, Apple Watch face, and iPhone wallpaper featuring the colors of the Pan-African flag. We recently discovered that the upcoming tvOS 18.3 update for the Apple TV has a new UNITY25 reference hidden within its code, which suggests that the Black Unity campaign may continue in 2025. If so, it is likely that Apple will make an announcement about it next week. It is unclear if there will be any other product announcements next week beyond a new Black Unity band. Apple is expected to announce updated MacBook Air models with the M4 chip in early 2025, and Powerbeats Pro 2 are also coming soon, but Gurman did not mention anything beyond a potential Black Unity band in his social media post today. Apple is expected to release iOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, and other software updates next week, following more than a month of beta testing. Cross your fingers that the merchandise updates means that Apple will have a busy week ahead, but keep your expectations tempered.Tags: Apple Store, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:33 amFlutter + Firebase = iOS not getting tokens but native service getting token | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingFlutter + Firebase = iOS not getting tokens but native service getting token
Hi. I’m very new to app development. For the last 3 days I have been struggling with getting Firebase to work with iOS. I have notifications working for Android in the same project but with iOS I keep running into the error that token was not received or failed. I have set the API to […]Saturday January 2511:34 pmBelkin SoundForm Isolate review: Noise cancelling headphones for those on a budget
At CES 2025, Belkin began shipping its new headphones. They’re the first wireless headphones with active noise cancellation that Belkin has developed, and they come in at just $60 – making them incredibly affordable over-ear headphones. more…11:30 pmWill iOS 19 redesign look more like visionOS? [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: We might see a big iOS 19 redesign based on the look and feel of visionOS, starting with Camera app. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:50 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Malitel Network in Mali
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According to a tweet from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be performing some “merchandise/floor marketing updates” at its retail stores next week. While specific details aren’t confirmed, Apple is likely launching the new Black Unity Apple Watch band for 2025. more…09:15 pmSunscape AR: Instantly forecast how much sun your plants will get throughout the year, all obstructions factored in | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSunscape AR: Instantly forecast how much sun your plants will get throughout the year, all obstructions factored in
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Hey everyone, I’m a 15-year-old beginner app developer working on a to-do list app called Tasker. It includes task/timetable/goal organizers, Pomodoro timers, AI chatbots, meditation/breathing exercises, and motivational quotes. It is pretty much finished for the most part. How can I be sure my app is ready to submit to the App Store? What should […]08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Inscreen’ helps you reassess screen time on your iPhone
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Inscreen taps into Apple’s Screen Time API, and aims to help users be more mindful about the time they’re spending on their devices. Rather than forcefully blocking app access, Inscreen takes a different approach, and keeps you aware of how much time you’re spending on each app. more…07:55 pmI built an app to help me decide if a Brewery Mug Club Membership is worthwhile | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built an app to help me decide if a Brewery Mug Club Membership is worthwhile
Hey there! I just wanted to show off an app that I take pride in as it was my first app. I took the app from napkin concept to app code. Thought you would like it as well. It helps you decide if an advertised mug club membership at a brewery is worthwhile based on […]07:50 pmApple Watch helps responders rescue skier after 1,000-foot drop in freezing temperatures | 9 to 5 MacApple Watch helps responders rescue skier after 1,000-foot drop in freezing temperatures
Apple Watch saves lives—the latest example is a dramatic rescue caught on video in Washington state. Rescuers credit the Apple Watch SOS feature for alerting and helping them locate a skier who fell 1,000 feet, preventing them from freezing to death. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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…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 / remote01:55 pmChannel Sales Manager – *Apple* Retail – DISH Network (United States)
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…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 providing01:54 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 and01:27 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 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)
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…and minimum qualifications: + Assist with planting, pruning, and harvesting of apple and peach trees + Conduct regular maintenance tasks to ensure optimal01:26 pm