‘Everybody wants to be my friend,’ President Trump says of Apple’s Tim Cook, other top CEOs
President Trump said he’s being embraced by business executives who are flocking to Florida to meet with the president-elect… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Keynote 14.3, Numbers 14.3, and Pages 14.3
Adds support for Apple Intelligence to the three iWork apps. (Free, various sizes, macOS 14+)

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Apple releases first iOS 18.3 beta
Macworld Less than a week after the release of iOS 18.2, Apple has begun beta-testing the next iOS update. It’s not yet clear when we can expect this release to into wide release or what features to expect in it, but it will surely be the first major iOS update of 2025. Apple Intelligence has been the focus of most iOS 18 updates so far, and we’re still waiting on the big Siri overhaul that adds personal context using the data on your phone and scores of new “app intents” that allow Siri to perform actions in apps. Those features are generally expected to come in iOS 18.4, which most believe will be released in March or April. If true, then iOS 18.3 would focus mainly on tweaks and improvements to existing features and will pause the gradual rollout of Apple Intelligence features. As of December 16, Apple has only released the first Developer Beta—Public Beta testing will likely begin later this week. iOS 18.3: New features We don’t yet know what significant new features are included in the iOS 18.3 beta, but we will update this section as we explore the update and learn more. iOS 18.3: How to install the developer beta You’ll need to be registered as an Apple developer. You don’t need to be in the $99 per year developer program to access the developer beta. A free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app: Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store. Open the app. Tap on Account. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. Registered developers can choose to get the Public Beta instead by selecting iOS Public Beta in the Software Update screen. It may take a little time after registering as a developer for the option to appear in Software Updates. iOS 18.3: How to install the public beta The public beta isn’t out yet, but we expect it will arrive in a few short days. If you want to be among the first to test iOS 18.3, you can sign up for the public beta test. The process for installing a beta has changed in iOS 16.4. Here’s how the new process works now: Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID. Log in to the Beta Software Program. Click Enroll your iOS device. Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update. In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta. It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update.

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iOS 18.3 adding Home app support for robot vacuums, per beta
Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 1 today for developers, five days after shipping iOS 18.2 to the public. One change in the new update is Home app support coming for a key new device category. more…

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Lightroom Classic 14.1
Brings feature enhancements and bug fixes to the photo editor and image manager. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update, macOS 13.1+)

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Merlin Project 9.0
Major upgrade to the powerful project management app adds a new intelligent assistant. ($199 annual subscription, free update for subscribers, 41.3 MB, macOS 12+)

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Why you might hold off installing first iOS 18.3 beta
The unusual timing of the first betas of iOS 18.3, macOS sequoia 15.3 and iPadOS 18.3 suggests caution about installing them now. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Microsoft Office for Mac 16.92
Focused on enhancements and bug fixes for Outlook. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 12+)

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Scrivener 3.4
Improves support for the Apple Intelligence Writing Tools. ($49 new, free update, 123.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)

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This adorable 2-in-1 iPhone charging station is nearly 40% off right now
Macworld Hands down, the cutest charger you can get for your iPhone right now is this Ugreen Uno 2-in-1 model that will smile at you while your phone is charging. Normally $70, it’s now available for $44 at Amazon, a 37% savings and a great price for an adorable desk accessory. This tiny charger features a foldable magnetic platform that allows you to adjust the viewing angle up to 70 degrees so your phone can lie flat or at an angle to use Standby mode, check notifications, or scroll your Instagram feed while charging. Underneath the magnetic stand, you’ll find a 5W charging mat for your AirPods. But our favorite part of this charger isn’t its versatility or 15W charging speed. It’s its adorable personality: While charging, the tiny screen on the front of the Ugreen Uno displays a tiny happy face, which changes expressions as the device reaches 100 percent. So, if you want to clear up your desk of wires and have some fun with one of the most adorable charging stations we’ve ever seen, the Ugreen Uno 2-in-1 is on sale for $44 at Amazon. Just note, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to get the best price. If you’re not subscribed yet, you can try the service free for 30 days and still get the lowest price. That's a massive discount for a 2-in-1 chargerBuy now at Amazon

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Mellel 6.2
Adds import/export support for comments in Microsoft Word DOCX documents. ($69.99 new, free update, 102.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)

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Genmoji comes to Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta
Apple recently introduced Genmoji with iOS 18.2, which lets iPhone and iPad users create their own emoji using Apple Intelligence. Although the feature wasn’t included in the macOS 15.2 update, Genmoji is now available on the Mac with the first beta of macOS Sequoia 15.3. more…

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Apple TV+ renews hit drama ‘Silo’ for seasons three and four
Following the acclaimed second season premiere of “Silo,” Apple TV+ announced that the global hit, world-building drama has been renewed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Supply chain rumor suggests OLED iPad mini in 2026, foldable iPad Pro in 2027
A new supply chain analyst report suggests that Apple will begin converting its existing iPad lineup to OLED as soon as 2026, with a new folding tablet coming shortly after.iPad ProThe report, which comes courtesy of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), suggests that Apple will introduce an 8.5-inch OLED iPad mini in 2026. This isn't the first time that DSCC has suggested it, either, as DSCC CEO Ross Young had taken this stance in October 2024.DSCC suspects that Apple will upgrade both the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air to OLED in 2027. This is in line with another rumor from August, which says that Samsung Display will be selected as the main supplier of OLED panels for the iPad Air. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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macOS Beta: How to download and install the Sequoia 15.3 beta
Macworld The latest version of macOS–Sequoia–arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public. In this article, we’ll explain what’s in the latest beta, what you need to do to get your hands on a copy, how to install it, and what you should bear in mind if you don’t want to end up in a pickle. If you would prefer to use the latest official release of macOS Sequois here’s how to update macOS on your Mac. In the past, the developer beta was only available to developers who had paid to join Apple’s Developer Program (which costs $99/£79). However, for a couple of years now, Apple has opened up the developer beta to registered developers with free developer accounts. We explain how to get a free developer account below. Not that we recommend that you should get the beta if you aren’t a developer. Beta software tends to be buggy and a more stable public beta version is also available. If you no longer want to run the beta version of macOS read this: How to remove the macOS beta. macOS developer beta: Latest version macOS Sequoia 15.3 Foundry The first version of the Sequoia developer beta of macOS 15 arrived after the WWDC keynote on June 10, 2024. Beta 2 arrived on June 24. Notable additions to beta 2 were iPhone Mirroring, the ability to directly access an iPhone through the Mac. The Mac and iPhone connect wirelessly and users see the iPhone Home screen on the Mac. Users can click and use iPhone apps, iPhone app notifications can be activated, and the appropriate iPhone app launches. Users can also drag and drop photos and videos from the iPhone to the Mac. The iPhone audio will come through the Mac’s sound output, and iPhone notifications will integrate with the macOS notifications list. iPhone Mirroring works on all M-series Macs and Intel Macs that have a T2 Security chip. The iPhone and Mac need to be signed into the same Apple Account, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi need to be enabled. iPhone Mirroring works on all M-series Macs and Intel Macs that have a T2 Security chip. The iPhone and Mac need to be signed into the same Apple Account, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi need to be enabled. Developer beta 4 was released on July 23. Developer beta 5 was released on August 5. Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 developer beta 6 on August 12. Developer beta 7 was released on August 20. On August 28, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 beta 8. macOS Sequoia 15.1 There is a second beta running consecutively with the macOS 15.0 beta development. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta includes Apple Intelligence features that are only available on M-series Macs. On July 29, Apple started work on the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta, which includes some Apple Intelligence features. Beta 2 arrived on August 12. On August 28, beta 3 was released to developers. On September 17, Apple beta 4 to developers. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 5 was released to developers on September 23. Beta 6 was released on October 6. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 was released on October 15. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 release candidate was released on October 21. Release candidate 2 was released on October 24. A July 31 report by 9to5Mac states that Apple Intelligence will not run if the 15.1 beta is running on an external drive. It’s not known if this condition will remain when Apple officially releases 15.1. macOS Sequoia 15.2 On October 23, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 1 to developers. Version 15.2 is expected to have the second set of Apple Intelligence features. On November 20, Apple released the macOS Sequoia beta 4 to developers. On December 5, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.2 Release Candidate. On December 9, Apple released the Released Candidate 2. The official release of 15.2 was on December 11. macOS Sequoia 15.3 On December 16, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 1 to developers. The public beta should be released in a few days. It is not yet clear what is new in the 15.3 beta. macOS public beta latest version macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC Foundry The first public beta of Sequoia arrived on July 15, 2024. The second public beta of Sequoia arrived on July 23, 2024. The fourth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 13, 2024. The fifth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 20, 2024. The sixth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 28, 2024. Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 pubic beta on September 19, 2024. This beta includes the first round of Apple Intelligence features. The 15.2 public beta 2 was released on November 6. macOS public beta vs developer beta Since 2023 the Developer Beta has been available to anyone who registers as a developer, even if they aren’t a paid-up member of Apple’s Developer Program. As a result, people with a basic free developer account are able to download the new macOS developer beta (we show you how to register below). Whether you should download the developer beta if you aren’t a developer is another question. We don’t recommend you install the developer beta if you aren’t a developer. Instead, our recommendation is to use the public beta (the first verison of which usually arrives in July). There are a few differences between the public and developer betas. The public beta is not the same as the beta that is released through the developer program. Developers get updates to their beta first, and possibly more frequently. But you should keep in mind that betas are by nature not stable, and because the public beta comes after the developer beta it could be a little safer to install. The most significant difference is probably the motive of the testers: Developers usually have the aim of ensuring their apps work when the updated macOS is released to the general public, while public beta testers are essentially helping Apple detect bugs and offering feedback on the features. Because of this developers may get to test new features not available in the public beta.  If you want to get the public beta the first thing you need to do, if you haven’t already, is join Apple’s beta programs read this for more information: How to become an Apple beta tester. Apple How to get a free developer account If you just want a free Apple Developer account so you can access the beta you can get this via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app on an iPhone: Get the Apple Developer App from the App Store.  Open the app on your iPhone.  Tap on Account.  Tap on Sign In.  Sign in using your usual Apple ID.  If you wish to actually publish applications to the App Store or receive support, you’ll need to pay $99/£79 per year for a paid account. You can compare the free and paid accounts here. How to get the macOS beta The Sequoia developer beta should show up on your Mac if you are running macOS Sonoma or macOS Sequoia, have paid $99/£79 to enroll in Apple’s Developer program (here) or if you have a free developer account (follow the instructions above). When the Public Beta becomes available it will also show up on your Mac, as long as you have signed up for the Public Beta program on Apple’s beta webpage, signed the NDA, and enrolled your Mac. Before you download a few warnings: We strongly advise that if you aren’t a developer you don’t download the developer beta. We also strongly recommend that you back up your Mac before you upgrade to the Sequoia beta. We recommend that you do not run Sequoia beta on your primary Mac; ideally, you run it in a separate volume. This should minimize any risks to you. How to download macOS beta Open Software Updates on your Mac. (System Settings > General > Software Updates.) You should see two options: Automatic Updates and Beta Updates. Click on the (i) beside Beta Updates. You can now turn on Beta Updates (if they weren’t already on). Choose the beta you want to download. If your developer account is tied to a different Apple ID to your usual one you can change that here. Click Done. Now your Mac will Check for updates and eventually show the Sequoia Developer Beta as an upgrade. Click on Upgrade Now. Foundry If you are running macOS Ventura 13.3 or earlier: Apple changed the way it delivers betas in Ventura 13.4. If you aren’t yet running that version of macOS you will need to download the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility or macOS Public Beta Access Utility. If you were already running an earlier macOS Public Beta you’ll find the new macOS beta as an upgrade via Software Update. Just click on Upgrade Now. You may have to update to the latest version of your current beta before you can do so, if not follow the steps below to get the beta access utility. If you are enrolled in the Developer Program, go to Apple’s beta download page. Click on Install Profile to download the new macOS Developer Beta Access Utility to your Mac. If you are enrolled as a public beta tester, download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility. Go to Downloads on your Mac and click on the macOS Beta Access Utility to open it. Double-click on the dmg file and the installer will run. Once the new macOS beta is installed Software Update will check to see if there are any updates. Click Update and the latest version will download. You’ll see a prompt to install the latest macOS beta, click on Continue. Agree to the Ts&Cs (more on them below). Click Install. How to update macOS beta versions Once you are running the beta the updates will come through to your Mac automatically, you just need to click to install. You will receive a notification when the next update to the beta is available. Updates will be available via Software Update (in System Settings/System Preferences) Everything else you need to know about beta testing That covers how to get the betas, but once you have them what can you do, and what should you do? We’ll cover that below. Is the macOS beta stable? By its nature, a beta has the potential to be unstable. Therefore it’s not advised that you install it on a Mac that you rely on. If you have a second Mac that isn’t mission-critical then install it there. We strongly recommend that you don’t risk all by putting the macOS beta on your primary macOS, especially not in the early days of the beta development.  If you don’t have a second Mac there are a couple of ways you could run macOS beta on your Mac without running the risk of losing data or finding your Mac stops working: We recommend installing it on a partition – which these days is really a volume (and is much easier to create than a partition was). Read about how to do that here: How to dual-boot Mac: Run two versions of macOS on a Mac. Alternatively, you could install the macOS beta on an external drive and run it on that. We discuss the safety of the macOS beta and the risks you might be taking in more detail in a separate article. If the stability of the beta worries you then you are probably better off waiting until the final version is out, or at least waiting until testing has been happening for a few months before getting the beta. How to prepare your Mac for the beta Update your software: We recommend you have the latest full version of macOS installed, although Apple says that the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility requires macOS 10.8 or later. Make space: We’d recommend at least 15GB of available space because the macOS betas tend to be very large. If you end up requiring more space read: How to free up space on Mac. Note that we always recommend that you have at least 10% space free on your Mac at any time, so if you don’t have that expect problems! Back up: Before you install a beta on your Mac you should make a backup of your data and files. You can find out how to use Time Machine to back up your Mac. We also have a round-up of suitable backup solutions. How to send feedback to Apple Should you come across an error or a bug you should use the Feedback Assistant app to provide feedback to Apple. Launch the app and follow the appropriate steps, selecting the area about which you’re providing feedback and then any specific sub-area. Then describe your issue in a single sentence, before providing a more detailed description, including any specific steps that reproduce the issue. You’ll also be able to attach other files. You’ll also have to give permission for the Feedback Assistant app to collect diagnostic information from your Mac. It won’t always be obvious whether something is a bug or just not as easy to use as you might have hoped. Either way, if your feedback is that something appears to work in an illogical way, Apple will want to know that. If you are having trouble with a third-party app you can let Apple know by reporting it through the 3rd-party Application Compatibility category in the Feedback Assistant. However, we’d suggest that you also provide feedback to the app’s developer who will no doubt be grateful. Will I be able to update from macOS beta to the final version? Beta users will be able to install the final build of the OS on release day without needing to reformat or reinstall. Can I talk about the beta publicly? According to Apple and the license agreement all beta testers must agree to, the beta is “Apple confidential information”. By accepting those terms, you agree not to discuss your use of the software with anyone who isn’t also in the Beta Software Program. That means you can’t “blog, post screenshots, tweet, or publicly post information about the public beta software.” However, you can discuss any information that Apple has publicly disclosed; the company says that information is no longer considered confidential. How to downgrade from the macOS beta You can always revert to an earlier version of macOS, though depending on how you back up, it’s not necessarily a painless process. Start by making sure the data on your drive is backed up, then erase the drive and install the latest public version of macOS. When you first startup your Mac you can use the Migration Assistant to import your data from the backup. Here’s a more detailed tutorial on downgrading from the macOS beta we also have a tutorial on downgrading to an older version of the Mac OS.

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Affordable new 4K security camera for HomeKit includes color night vision
Updates to Eufy Indoor Cam E30 include high resolution, advanced pan-and-tilt mobility and color night vision through lighting. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Price war: Apple's 1TB M4 Pro MacBook Pro falls to $1,979
A holiday price war has erupted on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip and a bump up to 1TB of storage. Save $220 on the laptop, plus grab bonus savings on AppleCare.Grab this 1TB MacBook Pro for $1,979 during holiday price war.We're tracking a new price drop on Apple's M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch, with the 1TB model in Space Black dipping to $1,979* with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.com. This is a result of a price war with B&H, which has the same configuration on sale for $1,999 (no coupon needed).Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple restarts the developer beta process with iOS 18.3, macOS 15.3
Fresh from its latest operating system releases, Apple has moved on to a new generation of developer betas, providing the first builds of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and visionOS 2.3.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. Apple released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS 15.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2, and visionOS 2.2 on December 11, bringing an end to the last cycle of beta testing. Now, Apple has moved on to a fresh new batch.The first iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 developer betas share build number 22D5034e, with macOS Sequoia 15.3 using build number 24D5034. The first tvOS 18.3 build is 22K5534e, the first watchOS 11.3 build is 22S5534d, and the first visionOS 2.3 build is 22N5875e. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s plans for a gigantic foldable iPad make no sense
Macworld After years of sitting on the sidelines of the foldable device market, Apple is reportedly planning to finally launch a folding device of its own, according to multiple new reports. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, knowledgeable Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman claims the company’s “new vision for the future of computing” is a giant foldable iPad (or iPad-like device). He says that when unfolded, this product will offer a seamless single display the size of two iPad Pros side by side, but it will still fit into a rucksack when folded up. Needless to say this represents a major departure from Apple’s current product portfolio, which contains no iPad with a display larger than 13 inches, and no folding-screen devices whatsoever. Gurman suggests the foldable’s maximum screen size will be closer to 20 inches, which would make it comfortably larger than even the biggest MacBook, which currently tops out at 16 inches. Before readers rush out to recycle their frustratingly petite iPad Pros, we should stress that this remains a long-term goal rather than an imminent launch. Gurman says it has already been in development (or “honing,” as he puts it) for a couple of years and that Apple “is aiming to bring something to market around 2028.” And that’s assuming there aren’t further delays and headaches along the way. It’s still a long way off, with no guarantee it’ll arrive at all. Part of the reason for Apple’s belated entry into the foldables market is the issue of the “crease.” Folding devices on the market right now are all to a greater or lesser extent afflicted with an identifiable crease at the point where the screen folds, yet Cupertino is clearly not willing to launch until it can fix it. Gurman understands that prototypes at Apple Park have been made with “nearly invisible” creases, but there remain doubts over the practicality of removing these altogether—as well as the appearance of a crease over time. Petter Ahrnstedt Aside from developmental hurdles, however, there are also doubts over whether or not a giant-sized foldable iPad would sell, particularly given the extremely high price tag it’s sure to carry. The 13-inch iPad Pro is already a niche, low-volume product within a relatively low-revenue section of Apple’s overall line-up, so one wonders how many consumers would be willing to pay multiple thousands of dollars for something twice the size, no matter how seamless its folding mechanism. Quite aside from the price and folding element, which adds new points of failure and a much higher cost of entry, I’m not even convinced the idea of a giant iPad is a good or commercial idea. For one, there’s the issue of iPadOS, the product’s likely software platform. By 2028, iPadOS will likely have been further integrated into and evolved towards macOS, but the software’s designers will need to ensure it still makes sense on the simplest of budget iPads too. Unless Apple is ready to do another OS split and develop separate versions of iPadOS for different iPads, it’s hard to be optimistic about the iPad’s future as a work device. Foldables are simply one of those markets that get a lot of media attention, so pundits constantly speculate about when (rather than whether) Apple should and will join in. But it might make more sense to begin with a foldable iPhone, a high-demand product where gaining extra screen space while maintaining a compact body feels more of a worthwhile aim. The Wall Street Journal [subscription required], indeed, believes such a product is under development alongside the folding iPad: it will unfold to a display size “that would be larger than an iPhone 16 Pro Max,” the paper reports. Contrary to Gurman’s take on the situation, the WSJ thinks the foldable iPhone will arrive ahead of its larger sibling. “Apple executives,” it says, “are pushing for a 2026 release, but the company may need another year to address technical challenges.” I’d take this prediction too with a pinch of salt, but it seems more likely—and more sensible—than the giant folding iPad.

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visionOS 2.3 beta 1 now available, plus tvOS 18.3 and watchOS 11.3
It’s new beta time. Apple has released beta 1 for visionOS 2.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and more, exclusively for developers. Here’s what to expect. more…

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