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- 03:22 pmJapan SMS Carrier Maintenance – SoftBank Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 21:30 - 23:30 PSTJan 24, 07:05 PSTScheduled - The SoftBank Mobile network in Japan is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2025 at 21:30 PST until 27 January 2025 at 23:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from SoftBank Mobile Japan handsets.03:16 pmHow to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro may represent the latest in technological innovations from Apple, but it also acts as an excellent time machine for exploring VR and 3D content spanning back decades. Here are the apps to check out.Apple Vision Pro is an excellent tool for viewing legacy 3D and VR contentHumanity has been toying around with the idea of escaping to different realities through technology for decades. Science fiction has depicted everything from goggles to holodecks, and archaic forms of VR and 3D have been around for decades.Apple Vision Pro is the latest attempt that's packed to the brim with incredible technology, but since it's a general computer with apps and a browser, users can access more than just native content. Everything from planetarium dome videos to VR that predates the PlayStation can be run on Apple's hardware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:14 pmCloudflare WARP: Issues in processing Device Management
Jan 24, 15:14 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with WARP Device Management: Customers may experience processing delays when attempting to remove, revoke or unrevoke devices.We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.03:03 pmSupreme Bharat launching on iOS and Android
The growth story of Bharat is set to be decade and century-defining with the country making big strides in the long untouched sectors. The mammoth has to be the technology manufacturing units being built at a rapid pace, followed by redevelopment of cities, and unicorn startups pushing the country to space and beyond. The steady […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:02 pmHow to find free API for Image Generation from this app?
Hi. This app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/imagica-ai-image-generator/id6739493142 generates images absolutely free without any costs! What API can it use? How is it possible to find which API it is using? submitted by /u/GroundbreakingTie750 [link] [comments]03:00 pmTata Electronics buys 60% stake in Pegatron India for Apple iPhone factory
On Friday, Tata Electronics announced that it has acquired a 60% stake in Pegatron's Indian subsidiary, which manages an iPhone factory… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmApple CEO Tim Cook Visits Lumon Industries in 'Severance' Promo Video
The hit Apple TV+ workplace thriller "Severance" returned for a second season last week, and Apple continues to heavily market the show. In a short video shared today by "Severance" executive producer Ben Stiller, Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Lumon Industries. He enters the office's elevator and undergoes the severance procedure, which divides his memories between his work and personal life. Cook arrives to the severed floor as his "innie," wearing a "Tim C." name tag. A stoic but smiling Tim C. walks down a hallway and enters a room with Milchick, who greets him by calling him the "core of the apple." Cook sits down in front of a TV, which will play a video walking him through his new severed work life. Was helping this new guy find his office this morning… pic.twitter.com/ldBBvH7AmU— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) January 24, 2025 Episode two of the second season of "Severance" is now available to watch on Apple TV+, which costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year in the U.S. after a seven-day trial. Apple TV+ is also included in all Apple One subscription bundles. "Severance" was created by Dan Erickson. The first season of the show premiered in 2022 to critical acclaim, becoming one of Apple TV+'s most popular series. In the second season, Apple says the Lumon Industries employees "learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe."Tags: Apple TV Plus, Apple TV Shows, Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:59 pmIs there a way to have a free subscription for my own app?
Hey, i am seeking the following functionality, but I am not sure if I found it. I want to subscribe to my own app, without paying the app store fees. I just need it as a "everything is right" production version control & confirmation. What would be the best way here? I looked into promo […]02:43 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Tigo in Chad
Jan 24, 06:43 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Tigo in Chad. 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.02:39 pmApple Developer subscription delay in process order.
Hey guys, can it take longer than the two business days for the Apple Developer Program application to be processed? I signed up for the program this week and it's already past the two business days. I have three apps to submit (which are past the deadline 😥😥😥) and I'm very disappointed with the support. […]02:30 pmWhy waste space on desk lamps when this one attaches directly to your monitor?
Whether you’re working, gaming or winding down with a show, this monitor light bar gives you adjustable, focused LED light. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:24 pmTim Cook turns Tim C. after officially getting the Severance treatment in Apple TV+ promo | 9 to 5 MacTim Cook turns Tim C. after officially getting the Severance treatment in Apple TV+ promo
Tim Cook has officially revealed his innie, Tim C., in the latest of many Severance promos for Apple TV+. more…02:22 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTJan 24, 06:16 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2025 at 13:00 PST until 27 January 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.02:17 pmCloudKit & NSPersistentCloudKitContainer – Fetch the CKRecord of creatorUserRecordID for every CKRecord in public database | Stack Overflow on iOS DevCloudKit & NSPersistentCloudKitContainer – Fetch the CKRecord of creatorUserRecordID for every CKRecord in public database
I wasn't sure how to phrase the question. I know it's misleading. Context: I'm using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer for my public and private database. The CoreData model has two configurations: Local, Cloud. Local corresponds to the private CloudKit database and Cloud to the public CloudKit database. Both configurations contain all objects: List, ListItem, and Like. List has a to-many relationship to ListItem (with inverse). ListItem has a to-many relationship to Like (with inverse). The private database implementation is working as expected. A user can create lists and list items. Each of these objects can be set as public or private using the attribute isPublic. I have a singleton object that monitors changes to Lists and ListItems using the NSManagedObjectContextDidChange notification. If the user updates the isPublic attribute to true a copy of the List or ListItem is created in the public database. If the user sets isPublic to false, the List or ListItem has an isTrashed attribute that's set to true in the public database (not sure when to actually delete the records from the public database but, that's for another question). The user can also view all ListItems in the public database using a NSFetchedResultsController to load data and for monitor changes. Problem I'm able to display all public ListItems using a UITableView and a NSFetchedResultsController. I have a custom UITableViewCell that displays the user who created the ListItem's username and likes like so: Get the creatorUserRecordID for the NSManagedObject using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer.record(for:) Get the User CKRecord for the creatorUserRecordID using CKContainer.default().publicCloudDatabase.record(for:) Access the username of the User CKRecord I do this async call for every UITableViewCell. Is this correct? If so, I'll need to implement a caching mechanism. Not only that, what if the async call fails? Now, I have a UITableView cell that has a blank username. Should I prefetch the username for all items in the NSFetchedResultsController beforehand? That could be thousands of objects that haven't even been displayed and increases loading time. Is it correct to async fetch the User CKRecord of each ListItem or is there a better way to access the user who created the CKRecord? Should I create a custom User NSManagedObject? I'd also like to display the usernames of each user who liked the list item. Does this mean for every like I'll need to do the same process? That means I'll have an API call for each username of each list item and each like of each list item ((1 + x) * y API calls; x = number of likes, y = number of list items). Say I'm displaying 100 ListItems with an average of 20 likes. That means I'll make: (1 + 20) * 100 = 2100 API calls (without caching) That hits the 40 requests/second limit with less than 2 list items. If more information is needed or more code, let me know. It seems like my best option is to create a custom User object in my CoreData model since the NSPersistentCloudKitContainer setup is fetching relationships for me. Sample Code (UITableViewCell) public func configure(listItem: ListItem, environment: Environment) { self.listItem = listItem self.environment = environment self.userRecordId = self.environment?.coreDataStack.creatorUserRecordID(for: listItem) self.fetchUserTask?.cancel() self.fetchUserTask = Task { guard let userRecordId = self.userRecordId, let userRecord = try? await CKContainer.default().publicCloudDatabase.record(for: userRecordId) else { self.userNameLabel.text = "I'm server poor. You can't view this information." return } if !Task.isCancelled { Task { @MainActor in self.userRecord = userRecord self.userNameLabel.text = self.userRecord?["username"] } } } self.contentTextView.text = listItem.title self.dateCreatedLabel.text = DateFormatter.localizedString( from: listItem.modifiedAt!, dateStyle: .medium, timeStyle: .short ) let likes = self.listItem?.likes self.likeButton.setTitle("(likes?.count ?? 0)", for: .normal) if let likes = likes?.allObjects as? [Like] { for like in likes { guard let userRecordId = self.environment?.coreDataStack.creatorUserRecordID(for: like) else { self.likeButton.isEnabled = false continue } if userRecordId.recordName == CKCurrentUserDefaultName { self.likeButton.isEnabled = false break } } } }02:17 pmCloudKit & NSPersistentCloudKitContainer – Fetch the CKRecord of creatorUserRecordID for every CKRecord in public database | Stack Overflow on iOS DevCloudKit & NSPersistentCloudKitContainer – Fetch the CKRecord of creatorUserRecordID for every CKRecord in public database
I wasn't sure how to phrase the question. I know it's misleading. Context: I'm using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer for my public and private database. The CoreData model has two configurations: Local, Cloud. Local corresponds to the private CloudKit database and Cloud to the public CloudKit database. Both configurations contain all objects: List, ListItem, and Like. List has a to-many relationship to ListItem (with inverse). ListItem has a to-many relationship to Like (with inverse). The private database implementation is working as expected. A user can create lists and list items. Each of these objects can be set as public or private using the attribute isPublic. I have a singleton object that monitors changes to Lists and ListItems using the NSManagedObjectContextDidChange notification. If the user updates the isPublic attribute to true a copy of the List or ListItem is created in the public database. If the user sets isPublic to false, the List or ListItem has an isTrashed attribute that's set to true in the public database (not sure when to actually delete the records from the public database but, that's for another question). The user can also view all ListItems in the public database using a NSFetchedResultsController to load data and for monitor changes. Problem I'm able to display all public ListItems using a UITableView and a NSFetchedResultsController. I have a custom UITableViewCell that displays the user who created the ListItem's username and likes like so: Get the creatorUserRecordID for the NSManagedObject using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer.record(for:) Get the User CKRecord for the creatorUserRecordID using CKContainer.default().publicCloudDatabase.record(for:) Access the username of the User CKRecord I do this async call for every UITableViewCell. Is this correct? If so, I'll need to implement a caching mechanism. Not only that, what if the async call fails? Now, I have a UITableView cell that has a blank username. Should I prefetch the username for all items in the NSFetchedResultsController beforehand? That could be thousands of objects that haven't even been displayed and increases loading time. Is it correct to async fetch the User CKRecord of each ListItem or is there a better way to access the user who created the CKRecord? Should I create a custom User NSManagedObject? I'd also like to display the usernames of each user who liked the list item. Does this mean for every like I'll need to do the same process? That means I'll have an API call for each username of each list item and each like of each list item ((1 + x) * y API calls; x = number of likes, y = number of list items). Say I'm displaying 100 ListItems with an average of 20 likes. That means I'll make: (1 + 20) * 100 = 2100 API calls (without caching) That hits the 40 requests/second limit with less than 2 list items. If more information is needed or more code, let me know. It seems like my best option is to create a custom User object in my CoreData model since the NSPersistentCloudKitContainer setup is fetching relationships for me. Sample Code (UITableViewCell) public func configure(listItem: ListItem, environment: Environment) { self.listItem = listItem self.environment = environment self.userRecordId = self.environment?.coreDataStack.creatorUserRecordID(for: listItem) self.fetchUserTask?.cancel() self.fetchUserTask = Task { guard let userRecordId = self.userRecordId, let userRecord = try? await CKContainer.default().publicCloudDatabase.record(for: userRecordId) else { self.userNameLabel.text = "I'm server poor. You can't view this information." return } if !Task.isCancelled { Task { @MainActor in self.userRecord = userRecord self.userNameLabel.text = self.userRecord?["username"] } } } self.contentTextView.text = listItem.title self.dateCreatedLabel.text = DateFormatter.localizedString( from: listItem.modifiedAt!, dateStyle: .medium, timeStyle: .short ) let likes = self.listItem?.likes self.likeButton.setTitle("(likes?.count ?? 0)", for: .normal) if let likes = likes?.allObjects as? [Like] { for like in likes { guard let userRecordId = self.environment?.coreDataStack.creatorUserRecordID(for: like) else { self.likeButton.isEnabled = false continue } if userRecordId.recordName == CKCurrentUserDefaultName { self.likeButton.isEnabled = false break } } } }02:17 pmCloudKit & NSPersistentCloudKitContainer – Fetch the CKRecord of creatorUserRecordID for every CKRecord in public database | Stack Overflow on iOS DevCloudKit & NSPersistentCloudKitContainer – Fetch the CKRecord of creatorUserRecordID for every CKRecord in public database
I wasn't sure how to phrase the question. I know it's misleading. Context: I'm using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer for my public and private database. The CoreData model has two configurations: Local, Cloud. Local corresponds to the private CloudKit database and Cloud to the public CloudKit database. Both configurations contain all objects: List, ListItem, and Like. List has a to-many relationship to ListItem (with inverse). ListItem has a to-many relationship to Like (with inverse). The private database implementation is working as expected. A user can create lists and list items. Each of these objects can be set as public or private using the attribute isPublic. I have a singleton object that monitors changes to Lists and ListItems using the NSManagedObjectContextDidChange notification. If the user updates the isPublic attribute to true a copy of the List or ListItem is created in the public database. If the user sets isPublic to false, the List or ListItem has an isTrashed attribute that's set to true in the public database (not sure when to actually delete the records from the public database but, that's for another question). The user can also view all ListItems in the public database using a NSFetchedResultsController to load data and for monitor changes. Problem I'm able to display all public ListItems using a UITableView and a NSFetchedResultsController. I have a custom UITableViewCell that displays the user who created the ListItem's username and likes like so: Get the creatorUserRecordID for the NSManagedObject using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer.record(for:) Get the User CKRecord for the creatorUserRecordID using CKContainer.default().publicCloudDatabase.record(for:) Access the username of the User CKRecord I do this async call for every UITableViewCell. Is this correct? If so, I'll need to implement a caching mechanism. Not only that, what if the async call fails? Now, I have a UITableView cell that has a blank username. Should I prefetch the username for all items in the NSFetchedResultsController beforehand? That could be thousands of objects that haven't even been displayed and increases loading time. Is it correct to async fetch the User CKRecord of each ListItem or is there a better way to access the user who created the CKRecord? Should I create a custom User NSManagedObject? I'd also like to display the usernames of each user who liked the list item. Does this mean for every like I'll need to do the same process? That means I'll have an API call for each username of each list item and each like of each list item ((1 + x) * y API calls; x = number of likes, y = number of list items). Say I'm displaying 100 ListItems with an average of 20 likes. That means I'll make: (1 + 20) * 100 = 2100 API calls (without caching) That hits the 40 requests/second limit with less than 2 list items. If more information is needed or more code, let me know. It seems like my best option is to create a custom User object in my CoreData model since the NSPersistentCloudKitContainer setup is fetching relationships for me. Sample Code (UITableViewCell) public func configure(listItem: ListItem, environment: Environment) { self.listItem = listItem self.environment = environment self.userRecordId = self.environment?.coreDataStack.creatorUserRecordID(for: listItem) self.fetchUserTask?.cancel() self.fetchUserTask = Task { guard let userRecordId = self.userRecordId, let userRecord = try? await CKContainer.default().publicCloudDatabase.record(for: userRecordId) else { self.userNameLabel.text = "I'm server poor. You can't view this information." return } if !Task.isCancelled { Task { @MainActor in self.userRecord = userRecord self.userNameLabel.text = self.userRecord?["username"] } } } self.contentTextView.text = listItem.title self.dateCreatedLabel.text = DateFormatter.localizedString( from: listItem.modifiedAt!, dateStyle: .medium, timeStyle: .short ) let likes = self.listItem?.likes self.likeButton.setTitle("(likes?.count ?? 0)", for: .normal) if let likes = likes?.allObjects as? [Like] { for like in likes { guard let userRecordId = self.environment?.coreDataStack.creatorUserRecordID(for: like) else { self.likeButton.isEnabled = false continue } if userRecordId.recordName == CKCurrentUserDefaultName { self.likeButton.isEnabled = false break } } } }02:17 pmCloudKit & NSPersistentCloudKitContainer – Fetch the CKRecord of creatorUserRecordID for every CKRecord in public database | Stack Overflow on iOS DevCloudKit & NSPersistentCloudKitContainer – Fetch the CKRecord of creatorUserRecordID for every CKRecord in public database
I wasn't sure how to phrase the question. I know it's misleading. Context: I'm using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer for my public and private database. The CoreData model has two configurations: Local, Cloud. Local corresponds to the private CloudKit database and Cloud to the public CloudKit database. Both configurations contain all objects: List, ListItem, and Like. List has a to-many relationship to ListItem (with inverse). ListItem has a to-many relationship to Like (with inverse). The private database implementation is working as expected. A user can create lists and list items. Each of these objects can be set as public or private using the attribute isPublic. I have a singleton object that monitors changes to Lists and ListItems using the NSManagedObjectContextDidChange notification. If the user updates the isPublic attribute to true a copy of the List or ListItem is created in the public database. If the user sets isPublic to false, the List or ListItem has an isTrashed attribute that's set to true in the public database (not sure when to actually delete the records from the public database but, that's for another question). The user can also view all ListItems in the public database using a NSFetchedResultsController to load data and for monitor changes. Problem I'm able to display all public ListItems using a UITableView and a NSFetchedResultsController. I have a custom UITableViewCell that displays the user who created the ListItem's username and likes like so: Get the creatorUserRecordID for the NSManagedObject using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer.record(for:) Get the User CKRecord for the creatorUserRecordID using CKContainer.default().publicCloudDatabase.record(for:) Access the username of the User CKRecord I do this async call for every UITableViewCell. Is this correct? If so, I'll need to implement a caching mechanism. Not only that, what if the async call fails? Now, I have a UITableView cell that has a blank username. Should I prefetch the username for all items in the NSFetchedResultsController beforehand? That could be thousands of objects that haven't even been displayed and increases loading time. Is it correct to async fetch the User CKRecord of each ListItem or is there a better way to access the user who created the CKRecord? Should I create a custom User NSManagedObject? I'd also like to display the usernames of each user who liked the list item. Does this mean for every like I'll need to do the same process? That means I'll have an API call for each username of each list item and each like of each list item ((1 + x) * y API calls; x = number of likes, y = number of list items). Say I'm displaying 100 ListItems with an average of 20 likes. That means I'll make: (1 + 20) * 100 = 2100 API calls (without caching) That hits the 40 requests/second limit with less than 2 list items. If more information is needed or more code, let me know. It seems like my best option is to create a custom User object in my CoreData model since the NSPersistentCloudKitContainer setup is fetching relationships for me. Sample Code (UITableViewCell) public func configure(listItem: ListItem, environment: Environment) { self.listItem = listItem self.environment = environment self.userRecordId = self.environment?.coreDataStack.creatorUserRecordID(for: listItem) self.fetchUserTask?.cancel() self.fetchUserTask = Task { guard let userRecordId = self.userRecordId, let userRecord = try? await CKContainer.default().publicCloudDatabase.record(for: userRecordId) else { self.userNameLabel.text = "I'm server poor. You can't view this information." return } if !Task.isCancelled { Task { @MainActor in self.userRecord = userRecord self.userNameLabel.text = self.userRecord?["username"] } } } self.contentTextView.text = listItem.title self.dateCreatedLabel.text = DateFormatter.localizedString( from: listItem.modifiedAt!, dateStyle: .medium, timeStyle: .short ) let likes = self.listItem?.likes self.likeButton.setTitle("(likes?.count ?? 0)", for: .normal) if let likes = likes?.allObjects as? [Like] { for like in likes { guard let userRecordId = self.environment?.coreDataStack.creatorUserRecordID(for: like) else { self.likeButton.isEnabled = false continue } if userRecordId.recordName == CKCurrentUserDefaultName { self.likeButton.isEnabled = false break } } } }02:08 pmWhen will Apple Maps and Google Maps use ‘Gulf of America,’ ‘Mount McKinley?’
U.S. President Trump swiftly issued an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" and Denali to "Mount McKinley." The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:07 pmApple Watch bands safe to wear, says company, after toxic chemicals report and lawsuit
Apple Watch bands are safe to wear, says the company, after concerns were expressed about the presence of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in a number of smartwatch bands. PFAS has been linked to a number of health concerns, and is known as a “forever chemical” as it doesn’t break down in the body or the environment … more…02:00 pmLumon deals with Severance outies in Overtime Contingency’s aftermath [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆ | Cult of MacLumon deals with Severance outies in Overtime Contingency’s aftermath [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆
Our "Severance" season 2 episode 2 recap shows the lengths Lumon went to getting the MDR team back to work after the Overtime Contingency. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:00 pmLumon deals with Severance outies in Overtime Contingency’s aftermath [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆ | Cult of MacLumon deals with Severance outies in Overtime Contingency’s aftermath [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆
Our "Severance" season 2 episode 2 recap shows the lengths Lumon went to getting the MDR team back to work after the Overtime Contingency. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:48 pmMac mini upgrade, TikTok reversal, and the iPhone 17 Slim cameras, on the AppleInsider Podcast | AppleInsiderMac mini upgrade, TikTok reversal, and the iPhone 17 Slim cameras, on the AppleInsider Podcast
As technology and politics get ever more intertwined, it's time to discuss iPhone 17 rumors, TikTok changes, and the Mac mini as a fashion accessory.You can now update a Mac mini's storageIt's been a busy week for politics and while the AppleInsider podcast will be a musical before it's a political show, certain worldwide events in the last few days have had an impact on technology. The most high-profile has been what's happening with TikTok in the US and the rest of the world, but there's also the country that is going to adopt a digital wallet for its citizens' driving licenses — but won't use Apple's existing solution.Plus, amazingly, it's been three months since the M4 Mac mini came out and now it's time to see whether the initial hype and fuss proved to be warranted. If you bought one, there's now also an unofficial way to greatly increase its storage, too, though there are as many issues over warranties as there are over the tools you need. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:46 pmSystem design interviews
I have one of these interviews next week. Haven’t done many of them. Those who have done them, what’s your experience with them? submitted by /u/EquivalentTrouble253 [link] [comments]01:14 pmScheduled Threads posts now available to all; highlight and markup for some
Scheduled Threads posts are now available to all, after the company first began rolling it out to a small number of users last month. Additionally, users in a few countries can now highlight and annotate parts of other people’s posts when sharing them … more…01:03 pmWolt app has gorgeous UX and Design. And i think it’s Flutter?
Does anybody have any information about the Wolt app tech stack? For the little info I have found online, it appears to be Flutter. I have strongly opposed any cross-platform solution, at least for companies whose app was the primary product. As a native developer, I always wondered tho, if this was a technical choice […]12:51 pmUnreleased Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Appear in FCC Filing
Sony could be close to launching the successor model to its popular WH-1000XM5 over-ear noise-canceling headphones, if a new FCC filing is anything to go by. The company's WH-1000XM5 cans, which we compared to Apple's AirPods Max back in May 2022, are considered by many to offer some of the best noise-canceling in the business, providing great sound, excellent comfort and long battery life. Now it appears that Sony wants to go one better, with news that the company has filed for certification for the next model in the series. First spotted by The Walkman Blog, the filing shows a diagram of the headphones, which appear to feature a new hinge that may or may not indicate a return to the folding design used in the XM4's. Elsewhere are what look like detachable earpads, similar to AirPods Max, and behind them is a "user-visible name plate" showing the model and serial number. Specs-wise, aside from support for fast charging and Bluetooth 5.3, the filing doesn't reveal much about the "Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset," but they are made in Malaysia and described as an engineering prototype rather than pre-production – just like the XM5 filing, which turned out to be accurate. Image credit: The Walkman Blog With so much going for the current model, it's difficult to know what improvements Sony is aiming for in the XM6's, but anticipation for their release is likely to be high nevertheless. Comparing the filing's short term confidentiality (STC) date to the XM5 filing, The Walkman Blog believes we can expect the headphones to be announced around late April to early May, 2025.Tag: SonyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:49 pmSamsung Galaxy S25 copied more than a dozen iPhone features, says Macworld
The newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S25 copied more than a dozen iPhone features, argues Macworld, pointing to everything from the slab-sided design to Siri’s glowing border. The piece acknowledges that both companies copy from each other, but suggests that Samsung is a little less subtle in its approach … more…12:37 pmApple Announces New In-App Purchase API
Apple yesterday announced a new API to expand in-app purchase capabilities on the App Store, providing developers with new ways to support large content catalogs, creator-driven experiences, and customizable subscription models. The new "Advanced Commerce API" addresses three broad use cases: Apps offering extensive libraries of one-time purchase content, such as audiobooks or educational courses, that require frequent updates. Apps that provide access to creator-led content, enabling users to purchase either one-time or renewable subscriptions tied to specific creators or collections. Subscription services that offer optional add-ons, such as additional channels, sports content, or region-specific options, as renewable purchases within a broader subscription framework. These use-cases can now more flexibly leverage Apple's payment infrastructure, which includes end-to-end payment processing, tax compliance, and customer service integration. Apple details the eligibility criteria for developers applying to use the API in a new support document. Apple's announcement appears to be part of a broader effort to refine its App Store policies following scrutiny, particularly in the European Union. This particular API appears to be a direct response to challenges faced by apps with unconventional monetization models, such as Patreon, an online platform that enables creators to offer paid memberships to their audiences. In 2022, Apple required Patreon to adopt the App Store's billing system for in-app purchases.Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:24 pmSMS Delivery Delays to MTS Network in Belarus
Jan 24, 04:24 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTS Network in Belarus. 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.12:20 pmSiri failed super-easy Super Bowl test, getting 38 out of 58 wrong
Apple commentator John Gruber yesterday described Siri’s current performance as “an unfunny joke,” giving its inability to correctly name the winner of Super Bowl 13 an example, noting that this is a basic query that any US chatbot ought to be able to answer. It turns out that wasn’t an entirely random example: it was prompted by his friend Paul Kafasis, who decided to test Siri on Super Bowl 1 to 60 inclusive – and the results were not good … more…12:15 pmApple's Macintosh Turns 41 Today
Apple announced the Macintosh 41 years ago today, introducing the first widely successful personal computer with a graphical user interface. The Macintosh revolutionized personal computing by popularizing the use of a mouse to control an on-screen pointer. At the time, this point-and-click navigation method was unfamiliar to most, as personal computers primarily relied on text-based command-line interfaces operated with a keyboard. An excerpt from Apple's press release in 1984: Users tell Macintosh what to do simply by moving a "mouse" — a small pointing device — to select among functions listed in menus and represented by pictorial symbols on the screen. Users are no longer forced to memorize the numerous and confusing keyboard commands of conventional computers. The result is radical ease of use and a significant reduction in learning time. In effect, the Macintosh is a desk-top appliance offering users increased utility and creativity with simplicity. Apple claimed the Macintosh required "only a few hours to learn" and introduced features that are now fundamental, such as a desktop with icons, multitasking in windows, drop-down menus, and copy-and-paste functionality. Macintosh easily fits on a desk, both in terms of its style of operation and its physical design. It takes up about the same amount of desk space as a piece of paper. With Macintosh, the computer is an aid to spontaneity and originality, not an obstacle. It allows ideas and relationships to be viewed in new ways. Macintosh enhances not just productivity, but also creativity. The Macintosh was priced starting at $2,495, equivalent to over $7,000 today. It featured an 8 MHz Motorola 68000 processor paired with 128 KB of RAM (upgradeable to 512 KB), a 400 KB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, a 9-inch black-and-white CRT display with a resolution of 512x342 pixels, and two serial ports to attach peripherals like the Apple ImageWriter printer or external modems. It included software such as MacPaint, which allowed users to draw detailed black-and-white graphics with features like pattern fills and brushes that were revolutionary for the time, and MacWrite, a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) word processing application with real-time editing, proportional fonts, and drag-and-drop functionality. The Macintosh launch was accompanied by one of the most iconic marketing campaigns in history, including the legendary "1984" Super Bowl commercial directed by Ridley Scott. The ad positioned the Macintosh as a revolutionary product that would challenge the conformity of the computing industry, dominated by IBM at the time. Over 40 years later, the Mac continues to be an essential product for Apple and retains many of the same software features as the original model. Apple's full press release for the original Macintosh is available on Stanford University's website.Tag: MacintoshThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:47 amMuch delayed next generation CarPlay is still coming, says Apple
Apple has issued a rare statement concerning its CarPlay project, saying that despite delays, the company continues to work with several car makers to bring it to market.The new CarPlay would take over all car information and entertainment functions — image credit: AppleThis is another rare move from Apple, following its 2022 unusual sneak peek at what it calls the next generation of CarPlay. While various car manufacturers have expressed support for the new system, nothing actually drove out of the showrooms by Apple's planned date of the end of 2024.Now the company has finally removed that 2024 date from its website, and also issued a statement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:42 amThreads Now Lets You Schedule Posts Up to 75 Days in Advance
Threads, Meta's social network that's meant to rival X, has announced it is rolling out the ability for all users to schedule posts. Threads can now be created and scheduled to go up at a later date and time. Multiple posts can be scheduled per day, up to 75 days in advance, but it's not possible to schedule replies. To use the feature, create a post, select the three-dot menu in the top-left corner, and select "Schedule." Once a time and date for posting has been selected, you can view, delete, or edit the post from the drafts folder. Announcing the feature on Thursday, Instagram head Adam Mosseri added that Threads is also adding a way to "markup" re-shared posts by drawing over, highlighting, or adding arrows to the existing post. The feature is rolling out to a "few countries with more to come soon," said Mosseri. Threads recently announced a handful of new features, including performance analytics for content creators, and support for writing and saving multiple drafts via Threads for web. Threads is also introducing X-style Community Notes, as part of Meta's broader shift away from fact-checking moderation.Tag: ThreadsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:28 amSwipeart – My First App Is Now Live on the App Store! 🎨✨ Would Love Your Feedback! 🚀 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSwipeart – My First App Is Now Live on the App Store! 🎨✨ Would Love Your Feedback! 🚀
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Jan 24, 11:28 UTCResolved - Cloudflare detected and mitigated issues with Network Performance in Chicago (ORD) from 11:28 to 11:45 UTC. Customers may have experienced unexpected 5xx errors during this timeframe.11:19 amSiri Gives Eagles 33 False Super Bowl Wins in Basic Knowledge Test
In what may not come as much of a surprise, a new test of Siri's knowledge of Super Bowl history has revealed significant accuracy issues with Apple's virtual assistant, suggesting Apple still has some way to go in overcoming challenges with Siri's ability to provide reliable information. In a methodical experiment, One Foot Tsunami's Paul Kafasis asked Siri who won each Super Bowl from I through LX and documented its responses. The results were strikingly poor, with Siri correctly identifying winners only 34% of the time – just 20 correct answers out of 58 played Super Bowls. Perhaps most notably, Siri repeatedly and incorrectly credited the Philadelphia Eagles with 33 Super Bowl victories, despite the team having won only one championship in their history. The virtual assistant's responses ranged from providing information about wrong Super Bowls to offering completely unrelated football facts. While Siri did manage a few streaks of accurate answers, including three consecutive correct responses for Super Bowls V through VII, it also had a remarkable string of 15 consecutive incorrect answers spanning Super Bowls XVII through XXXII. In one telling instance, when asked about Super Bowl XVI, Siri offered to defer to ChatGPT - which then provided the correct answer. The contrast highlighted the limitations of Siri's own knowledge base compared to more advanced AI systems. The test was conducted on iOS 18.2.1 with Apple Intelligence enabled, and similar results were found on both the upcoming iOS 18.3 beta and macOS 14.7.2, suggesting the issue extends across Apple's platforms. Kafasis generated a spreadsheet of the results in both Excel and PDF formats, which you can read here. Separately, inspired by Kafasis' test, Daring Fireball's John Gruber tried some of his own sports queries with Siri and compared its responses to ChatGPT, Kagi, DuckDuckGo, and Google, all of which succeeded where Siri failed. Perhaps worse for Apple, Gruber found that old Siri (i.e. before Apple Intelligence) did a better job at answering a question by declining to answer it, instead providing a list of web links. The first web result provided an accurate, if only partial, answer to the question, whereas new Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence, fared much worse. Gruber explains: New Siri — powered by Apple Intelligence™ with ChatGPT integration enabled — gets the answer completely but plausibly wrong, which is the worst way to get it wrong. It's also inconsistently wrong — I tried the same question four times, and got a different answer, all of them wrong, each time. It's a complete failure."It's just incredible how stupid Siri is about a subject matter of such popularity," commented Gruber. "If you had guessed that Siri could get half the Super Bowls right, you lost, and it wasn't even that close." Of course, this isn't the first time Siri has received heavy flak for its all-round performance, but Gruber's criticism about "plausibly wrong" answers to general knowledge questions ties back to the modern problem of hallucinating AI chatbots that spout misleading or flat-out wrong responses with complete confidence. Apple is developing a much smarter version of Siri that utilizes advanced large language models, which should allow the personal assistant to better compete with chatbots like ChatGPT. A chatbot version of Siri would likely be able to hold ongoing conversations and provide the sort of help and insight as ChatGPT or Claude, but how well the integration will perform may be a concern, going on Siri's abysmal track record. Apple is expected to announce LLM Siri as soon as 2025 at WWDC, but Apple won't launch it until several months after it's unveiled. That means LLM Siri would come in an update to iOS 19, with Apple planning for a spring 2026 launch.Tags: Apple Intelligence, SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 amAnker 25K Laptop Power Bank (165W) review: the handiest battery pack we’ve tested
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Two integrated charging cables Equal performance on all USB-C ports Rubberized base Smart display Cons Our Verdict This compact power bank might be Anker’s best-ever power bank. And since the price is right, we give it an unreserved recommendation. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$99.99 Best Prices Today: Anker Power Bank (25K, 165W) with Cables Retailer Price $99.99 View Deal Anker $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket We have become accustomed to the brick format of power banks. Anker has rounded the edges with its new power bank, which not only looks more appealing but also feels better in the hand. The official name of the high-capacity battery pack is the rather plain “Anker Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables)”. Although it is not part of Anker’s high-end Prime line, the technical data is impressive: the 25000mAh battery capacity is very high but still approved for use in aircraft; 165W maximum output power; and four connections. The four connections are divided into three USB-C and one USB-A. Of these, one connection is on a retractable cable, one on a fixed cable that becomes a carrying strap, and two classic ports. Simon Jary / Foundry The retractable cable pulls from the top of the power bank body and measures a respectable 2.3 feet (0.7m). Thomas Bergbold The maximum power of each USB-C connection is 100W. This refers to both the power output and the input power with which the power bank can be charged. The best thing about it: you don’t have to pay attention to the connection, the power applies equally to all ports. The maximum output at USB-A is 33W. If you want to charge more than one device, the devices must share the maximum output of 165W between them. However, 165W can only be supplied by two devices; with three and four devices, the maximum output is limited to 133W. In practice, however, this is more than enough for most mobile Apple devices, drones and cameras. As you would expect, the charging power is high. The power bank charges an iPhone 15 by 53% in 30 minutes, an 11-inch iPad Pro by 36% and a MacBook Air M3 by 51%. We got it to power an M2 Pro MacBook Pro to a near full (92%) recharge. Thomas Bergbold The informative display—which shows the capacity, the current power in watts and the health status, among other things—is very well done. When charging an iPhone, it displayed a maximum of 21W, 25W for the iPad Pro and 69W for the Macbook Air M3. You can also see the current power consumption at all times when charging. For example, with an Anker Prime 200W desktop charger, the maximum is 90W. We were unable to measure the promised 100W. Nevertheless, the power bank recharges quickly. The extrapolation on the display showed 1:27 hours, in the end it was just under 1:35 hours. An excellent score for a power bank. The power bank measures 6.2 × 2.1 × 1.9 inches (15.7 × 5.4 × 4.9cm) and weighs 21oz (595g). Thomas Bergbold Price The Anker Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables) is priced at $99.99 / £89.99. For a high-capacity battery pack boasting two built-in USB-C cables as well as two ports, this is an affordable price. It is available in either Silver or Space Black colors. Space Black is shown in our own pictures here. Thomas Bergbold Should you buy the Anker Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables)? There are no real negative points about this power bank. It offers great performance at a good price. In particular, the charging time and the form factor are pleasing in detail. But that’s no longer enough to score points with customers. It is therefore the little things that make the new power bank our top recommendation among Anker power banks. For some it will be the informative display, others will be pleased that there is finally a rubberized base. But what nobody will want to be without after a short time are the two permanently attached charging cables. All in all, this is Anker’s best power bank, with one of the best price-performance ratios on the market.11:15 amESR Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank 10K review: Affordable and powerful
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fast charging times Large display Folding kickstand Cons No wattage display Our Verdict If you are looking for an inexpensive, powerful Qi2 power bank, the ESR power bank matches price and performance just right. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$59.99 Best Prices Today: ESR Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank 10K Retailer Price $54.99 View Deal ESR $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The ESR Qi2 MagSlim Kickstand Power Bank uses fast 15W magnetic wireless charging—the same speed you find with Apple’s MagSafe. It also has a USB-C port that can simultaneously charge another device with a maximum of 27W and is used to charge the power bank itself. The charging performance meets expectations for a modern wireless power bank. An iPhone 15 is charged to 50 percent within 30 minutes using USB-C and 32 percent via the Qi2 charging pad. The 11-inch iPad Pro and MacBook Air M3 both charged to 36 percent using a USB-C cable, in line with expectations. The fold-out stand offers an adjustable angle of 45 to 70 degrees. A stand is always handy if you want to charge your iPhone at the same time as using it to watch or participate in a video. Thomas Bergbold The integrated LED display shows the charging process and battery status. Some power banks show you the wattage that the power is being output at, but this bit of information is lacking with the ESR. A built-in NTC sensor, which monitors the temperature in conjunction with an AI algorithm and a graph layer, protects the technology. This is designed to prevent overcharging and overheating. A case is not included, but a 24-month guarantee is. If black is too plain for you, you can choose from other colors including white, sky blue, titanium, and lavender via Amazon or direct from ESR. Thomas Bergbold Price The ESR Qi2 MagSlim Kickstand Power Bank is priced at $59.99 / £64.99, which we think is reasonable for this high-capacity battery pack. Check out all our reviews of the best magnetic and MagSafe power banks. A 60cm USB-C charging cable is included in the box. Thomas Bergbold If you don’t need the high 10K capacity, the 5K Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank is a cheaper alternative. There is also available another model without the kickstand, which is therefore thinner and cheaper. If you need it for just one device and short hops, the 5K makes more sense, but it is always reassuring to know even more power is available to you with the 10K version. Thomas Bergbold Should you buy the ESR Qi2 MagSlim Kickstand Power Bank? You quickly learn to appreciate it when a wireless power bank not only charges the connected devices quickly but also has additional features such as a stand or display. An integrated stand is no longer a rarity these days, and ESR realizes this in a simple but functional way. However, the highlight is the large display, which provides clear information about the remaining capacity. The strong magnetic holding force and the attractive price are also convincing—a harmonious combination.10:54 amHave I missed the boat for launching a meditation app?
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Macworld Fanboys on both ends have long debated: What came first—the Samsung or the Apple? Although only one of the tech giants has been taken to court for copying the other’s iconic design, the two parties have been inspiring each other for years. Notably, Apple tends to be more subtle with its reproduction. Samsung, on the other hand, well… just blatantly ripped off over a dozen Apple features and designs during its Galaxy S25 launch. Appropriated intelligence It’s no secret that Apple is lagging behind in the artificial intelligence race. While the latest Android phones are now equipped with advanced AI tools, the Apple Intelligence rollout has been drawn out, and its tools, comparatively, are somewhat basic. Nevertheless, the iPhone’s AI suite has clearly caught Samsung’s attention. Apple Intelligence offers built-in ChatGPT integration with others, including Google Gemini, coming down the road. One of Samsung’s marquee AI features is that its AI infrastructure is designed to accommodate third-party chatbots, starting with Google Gemini over its own Bixby AI assistant. The Galaxy S25 has borrowed more than a few Apple Intelligence features.Luke Baker / Foundry When you trigger Gemini, you get a text box featuring a colorful glowing border—just like Siri. Samsung also showed off how the chatbot supports both text and voice input. Meanwhile, selecting text brings up a UI that is almost identical to Apple’s Writing Tools, letting users proofread the selection, turn it into a table, etc. Samsung then announced how its Phone app can now record, transcribe, and summarize calls, a perk familiar to iOS 18 users. Similarly, Galaxy S25 users will get to search for photos using natural language, summarize online articles, and turn photos into illustrations— Image Playground style. Finally, the Galaxy S25 series will offer cross-app actions, letting AI agents search for and fetch information from multiple sources just like Siri App Intents. The approach similarly highlights the company’s commitment to users’ privacy, offering a mode that limits cloud processing. That’s One familiar UI Beyond AI-centric perks, Samsung previewed One UI 7 during the Galaxy S25 keynote. Perhaps this OS version’s signature feature is the Now Bar, which surfaces ongoing events—or, one could say, Live Activities. Like its iOS counterpart, it’ll not-so-originally highlight real-time sports scores, timers, and other similar tasks. Samsung then proceeded to boast about the S25’s camera features, which include a few tricks your iPhone learned months ago. Notably, Galaxy users will finally get to record log video and edit audio to focus on the speaker’s voice or their surroundings. The company even revealed its own take on Apple’s second-gen Photographic Styles, which lets our fellow green-bubbled folks apply advanced filters to their shots and control their tones. That’s not an iPhone—it’s the “new” Galaxy S25.Luke Baker / Foundry Uniform design While the similarities between the two operating systems’ features may be more prominent, Apple-like hardware also made it to Samsung’s party. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, like the iPhone 16 Pro, now offers flat edges and rounded corners. For those unfamiliar, the flagship’s Galaxy predecessors had sharp corners and a curved body. Samsung, like Apple, also continues to preserve titanium for its highest-end model, while the entry-level ones settle for aluminum. A slim iPhone 17 Air has been rumored for a September 2025 debut for some time. Samsung beat Apple to the punch, teasing a similar concept dubbed the Galaxy S25 Edge. Like the rumored iPhone 17 Air, the S25 Edge will miss out on certain premium components, like a triple camera system, in favor of a sleeker design that prioritizes aesthetics over performance. Samsung then showed media personnel its all-new, Qi2-compatible protective covers, which are quite literally identical to Apple’s transparent MagSafe cases. While the magnets’ shape and alignment are dictated by the wireless charging standard, Samsung could’ve at least opted for an original color and design that better aligns with its Galaxy design language. Last but not least, journalists also got to check out Samsung’s upcoming Project Moohan VR headset, which looks like a cheaper mockup of the Apple Vision Pro. If you accidentally put it on at some point in the future, you’ll also notice that it’s powered by Android VR, which has also borrowed elements from visionOS’s glassy, translucent user interface—but that’s not Samsung’s fault. It’s not hard to see the Vision Pro influence on Samsung’s new Project Moohan headset.Samsung Good artists copy, great artists steal Many Apple fans may be reading this and shaking their heads. But while Samsung might have gotten a good amount of inspiration from Apple and the iPhone, the S25’s features aren’t straight copies. For example, the Photographic Styles clone lets users copy another image’s composition and create a filter based on its hues. Similarly, the audio studio in the video editor is more comprehensive, allowing users to amplify or mute more sound types. The Now Bar will offer a briefing feature that “provides a personalized briefing of selected content that updates throughout the day.” And so on. In the smartphone industry, competition revolves around the way handsets and features are perfected and presented. iOS and Android have matured to the point where they both can perform the same main tasks in a nearly identical way. So, whenever one of them innovates, the other tends to build upon that foundation when releasing its own variation on the same theme. As a result, both Apple and Samsung users continue to receive upgraded tools that elevate the mobile computing experience. But, come on, Samsung, maybe next time let’s try to be a little more subtle.10:24 amLocation and HealthKit with increased battery consumption even when not in use | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLocation and HealthKit with increased battery consumption even when not in use
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If you live in Indonesia, the iPhone 16 will finally be coming your way at long last. According to an Indonesian government minister, the almost four-month-long ban on sales of the iPhone 16 may be lift “very, very soon.” The country banned sales of the iPhone 16 in October 2024 given a conflict regarding the […] Source10:00 amWalmart explains why it hasn’t accepted Apple Pay, and other NFC technologies within the U.S. | PowerPageWalmart explains why it hasn’t accepted Apple Pay, and other NFC technologies within the U.S.
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Apple is set to release iOS 18.3 next week, bringing further refinements to Apple Intelligence features, a couple of neat new capabilities to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 devices, and bug fixes. While not quite as packed with new features as Apple's preceding iOS 18 point releases, iOS 18.3 still introduces capabilities that aim to make your iPhone smarter and more intuitive. Below, we've listed five new things your iPhone will be able to do when the update rolls out later this month. Add an Event to Calendar From a Poster or Flyer For iPhone 16 models, iOS 18.3 adds Visual Intelligence support for adding events to the Calendar app. After installing the software on an iPhone 16, long press the Camera Control button to activate Visual Intelligence when viewing a poster or a flyer, and you will be given the option to add an event to the Calendar app. Easily Identify Plants and Animals Apple's latest update also adds a feature for easily identifying plants and animals with Visual Intelligence. You may be familiar with a similar feature in the Photos app that provides insight into plants, animals, and insects when viewing additional image information. Well, with iOS 18.3 installed, you'll be able to reveal these details with Camera Control's Visual Intelligence option, but in real time. Manage Notification Summaries More Easily Available on compatible devices in iOS 18.1 and later, Apple Intelligence notification summaries are designed to group multiple notifications from the same app together, providing a one-sentence overview of the content. In iOS 18.3, you can now more easily manage individual app settings for notification summaries directly from your iPhone's Lock Screen. A quick swipe leftwards across a summarized notification reveals a new option to turn off summaries for the related app. You can reinstate summaries for the app in question anytime by toggling the associated switch in Settings ➝ Notifications ➝ Summarize Notifications. Identify Notification Summaries More Easily In iOS 18.3, notifications that have been summarized now appear in italicized text, with the aim of making them easier to differentiate visually compared to regular notifications. It's also worth noting that Apple has temporarily disabled notification summaries for apps that fall into the News & Entertainment category, following widespread reports of misleading summarized news headlines. Perform Repeating Operations in Calculator Apple is using the iOS 18.3 update as a chance to bring repeating operations back to the Calculator app. When you tap the equals sign twice, the app will now repeat the last mathematical operation. For example, if you tap in 10x10 and tap the equals sign to get a 100 result, if you hit equals again, it will multiply 100x10, and will continue multiplying by 10 every time you tap the equals symbol. It's a small but meaningful change that should make it easier to calculate compound interest. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:25 amMy First App – “The Untanglers” – is Finally on the App Store! Would Love Your Feedback 🚀 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMy First App – “The Untanglers” – is Finally on the App Store! Would Love Your Feedback 🚀
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Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Estimated 10-year lifespan versus 6 to 12 months for an AirTag-compatible lithium coin battery Waterproof against steam cleaning and high-pressure jets (IP69) Low cost relative to standard rugged waterproof AirTag cases Uses standard AA batteries Screws use standard hex-head style (hex wrench included) Cons Larger form factor compared to AirTag Our Verdict The waterproof case design and use of standard AA batteries lets an AirTage in the TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery Case keep tracking stuff for extended periods. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$19.99 | $29.99 2-pack | $39.99 4-pack Best Prices Today: TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery Case Retailer Price $19.99 View Deal Elevation Lab $20 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple’s AirTag has proved an invaluable tool in tracking down baggage lost or delayed by airlines, misplaced items you’ve left behind, or stuff stolen from you, whether a bag containing a camera or your car or bike. Its biggest failing? The CR2032 lithium coin battery required to power it lasts about 6 to 12 months. (Apple claims it can last over a year, but I and many others see a more typical shorter life using brand-name batteries.) Some companies offer Find My network compatible items certified by Apple that have non-replaceable batteries with longer lives, like the 2-year warrantied promise of the Chipolo Card Spot (review), after which they offer a discounted replacement. Others, like Pebblebee with its Card Universal (Apple or Google network support) (review) or Knog’s Scout Bike Alarm & Finder (review) let you recharge an internal battery via external contacts or a port. Apple AirTag Read our review Price When Reviewed: 1 pack $29 | 4 pack $99 Best Prices Today: $25.99 at B&H | $27 at Walmart | $29 at Apple Now, there’s something new: not a new Find My device, but a new case that incorporates external batteries. With an estimated 10-year lifespan using two extended-use lithium AA batteries, the Elevation Lab TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery Case may be an inexpensive answer for certain use cases where you want to go huge periods between changing batteries. A clever case adds external batteries The AirTag gave rise to a huge number of cases (now numbering in the hundreds) from dozens of companies. But only one has risen to the challenge of long life. Elevation Lab, an early maker of rugged AirTag cases for bikes, pet collars, and other uses, has released the TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery Case. (Yes, it’s called a “TimeCapsule,” one word, and has nothing to do with Apple’s discontinued networked Time Machine/AirPort Base Station product, the Time Capsule.) The TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery Case is shown here disassembled (left, right) and put together (bottom). The AirTag (top) fits securely on top of the CR2032 battery adapter in the case. This case uses a clever internal adapter to power an AirTag with two AA batteries instead of the small coin battery. The case is also highly waterproof, with an IP69 rating versus the AirTag’s native IP67 rating. The company achieves its life-extending trick by having you remove the plastic backing of an AirTag as if to replace the coin battery. The interior of the TimeCapsule case has a metal raised area the exact dimensions of a CR2032 battery. You place the open side of the AirTag onto it, add two AA batteries, and use the included screws–apparently milled to precision instead of stamped–to firmly seal the case. Why might you want an AirTag that lasts ten years between battery changes? Apple prompts you in the Find My app and through notifications as the battery life of an AirTag or other item starts to get low. If you ignore these notifications long enough, they disappear when the battery dies. Elevation Lab’s founder said in announcing the product that he was inspired by just this when he discovered he’d failed to replace the battery in an AirTag inside a camera bag after it was stolen, and the last location was tracked three months previously. You might also want to place an AirTag in a location that’s difficult to reach or requires disassembly to get to, and you’d ordinarily avoid with the knowledge you would need to get to it every several months to replace the battery. That could be useful if you want to put an AirTag somewhere that a thief couldn’t remove it without substantial effort, taking minutes or even hours, but where the AirTag’s Bluetooth signal will still penetrate to reach nearby devices. An AirTag will keep broadcasting unless its battery is removed or it’s removed from the paired user’s account. If the AirTag (or third-party item) is not within Bluetooth range when removed from an account, it has to be reset by hand in addition to the account removal. Pick a battery that is rated for long usage. Pick the right AA battery On the battery front, don’t use standard alkaline batteries, which the company warns against. Alkalines won’t last long enough and can degrade in the voltage they produce or even leak battery chemicals. You may have seem this leakage before when you’ve spotted a white crust on the terminals inside a device that hasn’t had its batteries changed for a while. ElevationLab recommends the Energizer Ultimate Lithium battery, which is highly rated in independent testing, such as this exhaustive examination at Cinema Sound. They’re about $2 to $4 each depending on the quantity purchased in a package. The Energizer batteries shouldn’t need replacement under conditions measured by ElevationLab for as long as ten years. (There’s no way for us to review that particular aspect, so check back on this review in the year 2035.) You could use rechargeable lithium batteries, such as those from Pale Blue Earth, but they cost two to five times as much each, last for hundreds of recharges, and are better suited for heavy continuous power usage, like with a battery-powered doorbell camera Assembling and deploying a case You receive a TimeCapsule in disassembled form with a set of four hex screws and a small hex wrench. You can also use a standard H2.5 (2.5mm) hex bit or screwdriver in a standard tool set. Assembly takes a minute or less. Once screwed shut, the case has an IP69 rating. The IP67 rating of the AirTag makes it resistant to 30 minutes of submersion at a depth of a meter (3.3 ft). IP69 allows for prolonged immersion at up to a meter plus provides protection against jet sprays. The assembled TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery Case provides a high level of waterproofing. The case is large compared to an AirTag due to housing two AA batteries and requisite circuitry. It measures 4.45 by 1.57 by 0.75 inches (11.3 by 4 by 1.9 cm). Make sure the place you want to use it can accommodate the bulk. The product doesn’t come with a mounting bracket, screw holes for mounting, or an adhesive. You’ll have to figure that out for locations where it can’t float, as in a bag. The only downside I can see of this ten-year battery case is that Apple may improve its AirTag enough in the meantime that you’ll want to swap in a fresher one with newer features, or a third party will develop a longer-live, rechargeable battery with a bigger form factor. Apple could also change the size and shape of an AirTag, requiring a case redesign to use newer ones. However, you have years to think about that while your TimeCapsule-encased AirTag keeps on pinging. Check out Macworld’s guide to the best AirTag key rings, luggage tags, wallets & accessories.08:00 amOwn an M1 MacBook for less than a phone
Macworld Given the price of high-end gadgets, it can sometimes feel like you’re choosing between a quality product and your savings account. However, you don’t have to. A terrific option that not many people consider is a refurbished model. This 2020 Apple MacBook Air with M1 is yours for just $579.99—better than Amazon and Walmart’s prices. It has been cleaned and inspected and has a grade-A refurb rating, which means it’s in near-mint condition. It’s powered by Apple’s revolutionary M1 chip. This means it’s up to 3.5x faster than its Intel-based predecessors, with an 8-core CPU that breezes through tasks like photo editing, coding, and multitasking. Gamers and creatives will love the 8-core GPU, which delivers graphics up to 5x faster, making your favorite apps and games run like a dream. The gorgeous 13.3″ Retina display gives you a crisp, vibrant screen. Its fanless build also gives you a silent, cooler computing experience. And with up to 18 hours of battery life, this MacBook Air is built to keep up with your busiest days, whether working, creating, or just streaming your favorite shows in bed. Don’t miss this near-mint refurbished MacBook Air with an M1 chip while it’s just $579.99 (reg. $1,499). StackSocial prices subject to change.07:10 amFastlane is abandonware and I am moving away from it
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Despite delays, Apple has reaffirmed its commitment to next-gen CarPlay and confirmed it is working with several car makers on it. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:43 amApple Watch Bands Are Safe to Wear, Says Apple, After Lawsuit Filed
Following a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic "forever chemicals," also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Apple has ensured that Apple Watch bands are "safe for users to wear." Apple's full statement today:Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear. In addition to our own testing, we also work with independent laboratories to conduct rigorous testing and analysis of the materials used in our products, including Apple Watch bands.Apple said its efforts to remove potentially harmful chemicals from its products and manufacturing processes often exceed regulatory requirements. In a November 2022 document, Apple detailed its commitment to "completely phase out" its use of PFAS in its products and manufacturing processes. Apple said it would "take time" for this process to be completed, due to various challenges, including identifying and developing non-PFAS alternatives that meet certain "performance needs." From the white paper:We started with an assessment of the PFAS class with the highest use volume in our products — the fluoropolymers. While our analysis indicated that these materials are safe during product use, we felt it important to broaden our scope to consider manufacturing along the supply chain. We concluded that our goal needs to restrict the use of all PFAS compounds. A complete phaseout of PFAS from Apple products and processes will take time. We need to compile a comprehensive catalog of PFAS use in electronics, identify and develop non-PFAS alternatives that can meet the performance needs for certain critical applications, and take into account the time needed for material qualification. Lastly we need to ensure that the non-PFAS alternatives do not result in regrettable substitutions — where alternatives are as harmful as, or even more harmful than, the PFAS being replaced.The lawsuit cited a recent study that found some smartwatch bands contain "high levels" of PFAS, which can be absorbed through skin and lead to health problems. According to The Guardian, the study tested smartwatch models from Apple, Nike, Fitbit, and Google, but it apparently did not list any specific smartwatch bands containing PFAS by name. Apple did not immediately respond when we asked which Apple Watch bands contain PFAS, if any. The lawsuit's proposed class is anyone in the U.S. who purchased a Sport Band, Nike Sport Band, or Ocean Band for an Apple Watch. A judge still has to decide whether to allow the class action to proceed.Related Roundup: Apple Watch 10Tag: Apple LawsuitsBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:18 amUSA API Error impacting Account Security Services.
Jan 23, 20:18 PSTIdentified - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with AccSec - US API Errors. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We are actively working to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.02:03 amUPDATE: ### **Summary:** Some Gmail Android users may experience elevated crashes ### **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Gmail beginning on Thursday, 2025-01-23 14:30 US/Pacific. Our engineering team is investigating the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2025-01-23 19:30 US/Pacific. We apologize to all affected by the disruption. ### **Diagnosis:** Customers accessing non-gmail accounts via the gmail app on android devices may experience crashes while opening the email. ## **Workaround:** None at this time. | Google AppsUPDATE: ### **Summary:** Some Gmail Android users may experience elevated crashes ### **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Gmail beginning on Thursday, 2025-01-23 14:30 US/Pacific. Our engineering team is investigating the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2025-01-23 19:30 US/Pacific. We apologize to all affected by the disruption. ### **Diagnosis:** Customers accessing non-gmail accounts via the gmail app on android devices may experience crashes while opening the email. ## **Workaround:** None at this time.
Incident began at 2025-01-23 22:30 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Summary: Some Gmail Android users may experience elevated crashes Description: We are experiencing an issue with Gmail beginning on Thursday, 2025-01-23 14:30 US/Pacific. Our engineering team is investigating the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2025-01-23 19:30 US/Pacific. We apologize to all affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Customers accessing non-gmail accounts via the gmail app on android devices may experience crashes while opening the email. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Gmail02:00 am9to5Neural: ChatGPT Operator, Claude Citations, Trump AI EO
Welcome to 9to5Neural. AI moves fast. We help you keep up. In our inaugural edition, we’re exploring the start of the next frontier for OpenAI, Anthropic’s thoughtful solution to a common AI critique, and presidential AI executive order ping-pong. Let’s start making sense of the latest in AI news. more…01:46 amSMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Networks in India from a Subset of Twilio Short Codes
Jan 23, 17:46 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures to networks in India from a subset of Twilio short codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 23, 17:42 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue of SMS delivery delays and failures to network in India from a subset of Twilio Shortcodes. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.01:33 amApple Releases Safari Technology Preview 212 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements | MacRumorsApple Releases Safari Technology Preview 212 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 212 includes fixes and updates for Authentication, Canvas, CSS, Forms, JavaScript, Loading, Networking, PDF, Rendering, SVG, Text, Web API and Web Inspector. The current Safari Technology Preview release is compatible with machines running macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia, the newest version of macOS. The Safari Technology Preview update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with Safari Technology Preview is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. Safari Technology Preview can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download and use.Tag: Safari Technology PreviewThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 amEpic Games To Cover Developer iOS Fees
Epic Games is expanding its mobile app store to include nearly 20 third-party games on Android and EU iOS, launching a free games program, and temporarily covering Apple's Core Technology Fee for participating developers to counter platform restrictions. "Our aim here isn't just to launch a bunch of different stores in different places, but to build a single, cross-platform store in which, within the era of multi-platform games, if you buy a game or digital items in one place, you have the ability to own them everywhere," Epic CEO Tim Sweeney told reporters during a press briefing. The Verge reports: Under the program, Epic will offer new free games in the store each month before eventually switching to a weekly schedule. However, the games aren't actually in the store yet -- Epic said on Thursday that it "ran into a few bugs that we're working through now" and "we'll provide an update once the games are live and ready to play!" To sweeten the deal for developers that participate in the free games program on iOS, Epic will help defray the cost of using third-party marketplaces. For one year, it will pay these developers' Core Technology Fee (CTF): a 50 euro cent fee levied on every install of an iOS app that uses third-party stores after it exceeds 1 million annual downloads. (Apple gives developers with less than 10 million euros in global revenue a three-year on-ramp.) [...] Epic writes in its blog post that covering the fee "is not financially viable for every third party app store or for Epic long term, but we'll do it while the European Commission investigates Apple's non-compliance with the law." Read more of this story at Slashdot.12:25 amNew App Store API gives developers more control over massive in-app purchase catalogs | AppleInsiderNew App Store API gives developers more control over massive in-app purchase catalogs
Apple has announced its new Advanced Commerce API, designed to provide app developers the ability to manage large catalogs of in-app purchases or subscriptions.Apple has introduced a new Advanced Commerce API for in-app purchases.The announcement was published on Apple's developer page, along with the eligibility requirements. The Advanced Commerce API aims to help app developers with exceptionally large content catalogs and creator experiences, as well as those who have subscriptions with optional add-ons within their apps.The iPhone maker's new API will enable a new way of managing in-app purchases, meaning that developers will no longer need to rely on App Store Connect. Developers will be able to use either, or both, to manage their in-app purchases, assuming they receive access to Apple's Advanced Commerce API. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:17 amSMS Delivery Delays To Claro Network In Dominican Republic
Jan 23, 16:17 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing MMS/SMS delivery delays when sending messages to . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Jan 23, 16:02 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with . Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.12:00 amIssue 696
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 25, 13:00 - 22:00 PSTJan 23, 15:07 PSTScheduled - The SFR network in France is conducting a planned maintenance from 25 January 2025 at 13:00 PST until 25 January 2025 at 22:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to SFR France handsets.10:56 pmEpic Games Store Lures EU Developers With Promise to Pay Apple Fees
Epic Games is planning to pay the Apple fees that EU developers incur when distributing their apps through the Epic Games Store, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney told The Verge today. Epic Games added almost 20 third-party games to its app store on iOS devices in the European Union, where alternate app stores are allowed to operate. Epic also debuted its free games program, and the company says it will pay the Core Technology Fees for iOS developers in the EU who offer their apps for free on the Epic Games Store. Developers who bring their apps to the Epic Games Store can get their Core Technology Fee (CTF) paid for one year. The CTF is a 0.50 euro fee that developers must pay for every app install, and that fee applies to apps regardless of how they are monetized. It is worth noting that Apple offers CTF exceptions for small developers that include no CTF for a three-year period if the developer is earning under 10 million euros, plus developers that have under a million annual app installs do not pay fees to begin with. Apple also does not charge a fee for developers with a no revenue business that offer apps without monetization. Sweeney has criticized Apple's Core Technology Fee and app distribution guidelines many times, and he told The Verge today that the CTF is "ruinous for any hopes of a competing store getting a foothold." He further said that it is "not financially viable" for Epic Games to pay Apple's fees longterm, but it plans to do so while it waits to see if the European Union requires Apple to further tweak its rules for third-party marketplaces under the Digital Markets Act. Epic Games claims that its mobile store can't attract developers because of the fees that Apple charges, with "scare screens" also driving away customers in the EU. "We won't really have app store freedom, even in Europe, and actual user choice and competition, unless the DMA is robustly enforced," Sweeney said. The Epic Games Store for iOS is only available in the European Union right now because alternative app stores and distribution methods are not allowed in other countries.Tags: Epic Games, Epic Games vs. AppleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:52 pmSLC (Salt Lake City) on 2025-01-24
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 24, 10:00 - 22:00 UTCJan 23, 22:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SLC (Salt Lake City) datacenter on 2025-01-24 between 10:00 and 22:00 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.10:12 pmQuestion about JSON
I’m quite new to iOS programming. Can I create, update, and delete data using JSON, or can I only use it to read from data? submitted by /u/marv_theodo [link] [comments]10:08 pmIntroducing the Advanced Commerce API
submitted by /u/digidude23 [link] [comments]10:03 pmHere’s why Walmart still does not accept Apple Pay
Walmart continues to reject Apple Pay and other NFC payment methods in its over 4,600 U.S. stores, firmly standing by its decision as of… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:02 pmApple announces new App Store tool to give developers more In-App Purchase options
Apple’s developer site has shared news of a new API coming for apps that will offer expanded options for managing In-App Purchases. It’s called the Advanced Commerce API, and here’s what we know so far. more…10:01 pmConnectivity Issue – Dallas
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How much longer after release til you started to see spikes in revenue / downloads. Or maybe you advertised pre-release and blew up the first day. Also I’d like to keep this in context with # of people working on the app alongside you. So months / users. I just released my app and I’m […]09:45 pmApple TV+ might salvage Dick Turpin despite star Noel Fielding’s illness
Maybe the Apple TV+ historical comedy “Dick Turpin” starring Noel Fielding isn’t completely over after all. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:38 pmCloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Logpush Issue
Jan 23, 21:38 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating a possible issue where Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) logs are not sending via configured Logpush jobs.09:28 pmHow to get more than one search result when using MapKit and MKLocalSearch? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow to get more than one search result when using MapKit and MKLocalSearch?
I am making an app that requires users to type the name of a location. What I want to happen is as the user types, search results are shown. Exactly like the autocomplete on Apple's weather app. However, when I try to implement this, I only get one result. Here is my code: struct DynamicLocationSearchView: […]09:25 pmSiri Is Super Dumb and Getting Dumber
Siri with Apple Intelligence gives confident but embarrasingly wrong answers to sports trivia questions, both famous (Super Bowls) and obscure (North Dakota high school hoops).09:25 pmApple Says Several Car Makers Still Plan to Support Next-Generation CarPlay in Future Vehicles | MacRumorsApple Says Several Car Makers Still Plan to Support Next-Generation CarPlay in Future Vehicles
Apple today confirmed that "several" car makers still plan to support next-generation CarPlay in future vehicle models. Apple said each car brand will share more details as they near the announcements of these vehicles, but it did not provide a timeframe. Apple previously said next-generation CarPlay would launch in 2024, but that did not happen. Apple's statement about next-generation CarPlay:The next generation of CarPlay builds on years of success and insights gained from CarPlay, delivering the best of Apple and the automaker in a deeply integrated and customizable experience. We continue to work closely with several automakers, enabling them to showcase their unique brand and visual design philosophies in the next generation of CarPlay. Each car brand will share more details as they near the announcements of their models that will support the next generation of CarPlay.Apple also remains committed to its current CarPlay platform, and said it is available in over 98% of new cars sold in the U.S. over the past few years. Apple previously said committed car makers included Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, and Volvo. In December 2023, Aston Martin and Porsche previewed next-generation CarPlay designs, but have yet to deliver. It is unclear which car makers are currently working with Apple. This news comes just minutes after Apple updated its website to remove the missed 2024 timeframe that it had previously stated for next-generation CarPlay. Apple first previewed the software system at WWDC 2022.Related Roundup: CarPlayRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:24 pmApple confirms CarPlay 2’s delay with removal of 2024 date from website
Three weeks into 2025, Apple has now updated its CarPlay website with one small, but noteworthy change: CarPlay 2 is no longer promised to arrive in 2024, thus confirming the delay. more…09:22 pm9to5Mac Daily: January 23, 2025 – The latest HomePad rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn more and get started today for free. more…09:16 pmEpic Games shifts EU app store strategy after missing target by 71 million users
Epic Games is launching an additional 19 games for its third-party app store in the EU, once some bugs are worked out, and it has also promised to pay the Core Technology Fee for apps on its store.Epic Games hopes to bring new developers to its app store by paying Apple's feesAfter the European Union Digital Markets Act mandated that Apple allow third-party app stores, Epic Games jumped on the bandwagon. It launched the store with Fortnite and a slim selection of other titles in July 2024.According to The Verge, Epic Games is making moves to make its alternative app store more appealing with 19 new third-party titles and some financial incentives for developers. The announcement arrives after it failed to meet a goal of 100 million alternative app store users, reaching only 29 million. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:13 pmCloudflare Dashboard issues
Jan 23, 21:13 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Jan 23, 21:01 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare Dashboard These issues do not affect the serving of cached files via the Cloudflare CDN or other security features at the Cloudflare Edge. Customers using the Dashboard are impacted as requests might fail and/or errors may be displayed.09:11 pmYou rate me, I rate you
Anybody interested in a quality review? You rate my app 5 stars and I will rate your app 5 stars. Once done share the link to your app in the comment section and I will return the favor by downloading and writing an honest 5 star review for you. https://apps.apple.com/app/id6502602987 Let the challenge begin! […]09:11 pmApple’s next-gen CarPlay webpage removes ‘arrive in 2024’ promise
Apple's website previously indicated that the first vehicle models with support for next-generation CarPlay would "arrive in 2024," but… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:59 pmApple Removes '2024' Timeframe From Next-Generation CarPlay Page
Apple's website said the first vehicle models with support for next-generation CarPlay would "arrive in 2024," but that did not happen. A little more than three weeks into 2025, Apple has now updated its website in the U.S. to remove that 2024 timeframe from the next-generation CarPlay section of its overall CarPlay page. The fact that Apple did not remove the entire next-generation CarPlay section from the page suggests that the software might still launch at some point in the future, but Apple is no longer providing a timeframe at this point. It is unclear if Apple, car makers, or both are to blame for the missed 2024 target. We have reached out to Apple for comment. Apple first previewed next-generation CarPlay at WWDC 2022, and there are still signs that it might eventually launch at some point. First, additional references to next-generation CarPlay were added in the iOS 18.3 beta's code. Second, Apple filed some additional next-generation CarPlay images in a EU database last month. Apple promised that next-generation CarPlay would have deep integration with the instrument cluster and climate controls, support for multiple displays across the dashboard, a dedicated FM radio app, customizable widgets, and more. The interface would be tailored to each vehicle model and automaker's brand identity. Here is how Apple describes it:This next generation of CarPlay is the ultimate iPhone experience for the car. It provides content for all the driver's screens including the instrument cluster. This ensures a cohesive design experience that is the very best of your car and your iPhone — with designs for each automaker that express your vehicle’s character and brand. Vehicle functions like radio and temperature controls are handled right from CarPlay. And personalization options ranging from widgets to selecting curated gauge cluster designs make it unique to the driver.If it ever launches, next-generation CarPlay is expected to be available in new vehicles only. It is not an update to the standard CarPlay software. In December 2023, Aston Martin and Porsche previewed next-generation CarPlay instrument cluster designs, but neither brand has rolled out the system. Apple said other committed car makers included Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Renault, and Volvo. Given that list is more than two and a half years old, it is unclear if all of those car makers remain committed.Related Roundup: CarPlayRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:46 pmRumor Replay: iPhone 17 Air leaks, Apple’s spring products, and more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: an iPhone 17 Air leak, Apple’s spring product details, iOS 19 redesigns, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…08:42 pmWhy Walmart still won't accept Apple Pay
Despite widespread adoption, Walmart has doubled down and gone on record saying it will not accept NFC-based payments like Apple Pay — in the U.S., at least.Walmart would much rather you use Walmart PayWalmart has more than 4,500 stores in the United States, and exactly zero of them accept Apple Pay. Or Google Pay. Or even tap-to-pay with your credit or debit card.This is because the big box retailer has decided to eschew NFC-based payments altogether. And it looks like it's going to stay that way, too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:33 pmApple now selling $69 Kensington Security Mount for redesigned M4 Mac mini
Need to lock down your new ? Apple has added a new desktop accessory to its online store just for that purpose. more…08:16 pmNew beta firmware available for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, but it's not clear what the update contains.Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AIrPods 4.Thursday's developer beta increases the build number to 7E5067b, up from the previous 7B21 and 7B20 updates. This beta software release is available for Air Pods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, both the USB-C and Lightning models. The software won't be released for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices.Apple periodically releases beta software updates for nearly all its platforms, including AirPods. While beta updates for Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems are released much more frequently, developers still rely on beta software for AirPods to test new features ahead of launch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:03 pmOscar nominations completely snub Apple TV+
Apple TV+ films missed out on Oscar nominations this year. It’s a bit of a black eye for a company that likes to tout previous wins. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:40 pmiOS 18.3 notification summary changes, iPhone 17 design rumors, iOS 19 Camera app
Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on Apple’s attempts to placate the BBC’s complaints about notification summaries with iOS 18.3. Also, the rumored iPhone 17 Air design has a divisive camera bar on the back, and this week also saw an intriguing leak showing apparent design changes for the iOS 19 Camera app. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance struggles to find new things to watch and — much to Benjamin’s delight — brings his own Apple TV app complaints to the table. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. more…07:39 pmIs there any way to check how many downloads has an app?
Hey there, so for work related stuff I need to know how many downloads this app has specifically on iOS. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reelshort-short-movie-tv/id1636235979?platform=iphone Is there any way to do so? I’ve been checking around on the AppStore page but can’t seem to find it submitted by /u/erodshot [link] [comments]07:23 pmApple Releases Beta Firmware Updates for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple today released new beta firmware updates for both AirPods 4 models and the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases. The firmware has a build number of 7E5067b, and it is only available to developers at the current time. It is not immediately clear what new features or changes are included in the new firmware, but we'll update this article should we find out. Non-developers will have 7B21 firmware on the AirPods Pro 2 and 7B20 firmware on the AirPods 4, with no change until the beta firmware sees an official launch. There is no method for manually forcing the installation of a firmware update on AirPods. Firmware updates are generally installed over-the-air when the AirPods are in a charging case and connected to an iOS device or a Mac.Related Roundups: AirPods 4, AirPods ProBuyer's Guide: AirPods (Buy Now), AirPods Pro (Caution)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:18 pmWalmart doubles down on its ’convenient’ alternatives to Apple Pay
Over the last year, we’ve seen multiple long-term holdouts finally cave to the pressure and adopt Apple Pay. At this point, the largest holdout in the United States is Walmart, and the company today indicated that it has absolutely zero plans to change its stance. more…07:14 pmAirPods Pro 2 just got new beta firmware from Apple
Apple has just released a new beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, bringing revisions for developers ahead of an expected public launch. more…07:09 pmShiaCircle Designs
What do you guys think of our app design? We are looking for constructive feedback. You can be as honest as you want. submitted by /u/ShiaCircle [link] [comments]07:04 pmPresident Trump blasts EU regulators for targeting Apple, other Big Tech firms
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized European Union regulators for targeting Apple, Alphabet subsidiary Google, and Meta Platforms… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:01 pmTrump blasts EU for targeting Apple and other US tech giants
The EU is not exactly on the best of terms with several US tech giants, including Apple, and now the newly inaugurated President Trump is speaking up about it. more…06:57 pmSome Apple Watch Bands Contain Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' Per Lawsuit
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