New iPhone 17 Air information leaks
A new report from South Korea revealed the price range and thickness of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. Sisa Journal from South Korea recently said that the ultra-thin iPhone 17 model, dubbed the iPhone 17 Air, will have a thickness of only 6.25 mm. If this were the case, then it would be the thinnest […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Tim Cook to gift Trump $1 million for inaugural fund
Apple CEO Tim Cook intends to donate $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund after his presidential win. The $1 million gift will be a personal donation from Cook instead of coming from Apple. The Apple CEO posted a congratulatory note on X, followed by a dinner with the president at Mar-a-Lago. It’s believed that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple debuts special ‘Year of the Snake’ AirPods 4
Apple recently launched a special edition AirPods 4 in time for the Lunar New Year happening on January 29. The special edition AirPods 4 has an engraving of a snake icon for 2025 and is available for purchase in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China for now. It’s unclear whether Apple will make them available […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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The Apple AirPods Pro 2 is $59 Off
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 has everything you need for an immersive audio experience. Today, it’s down to just $189.99 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. The wireless earbuds now have USB-C charging and up to 30 hours of playback with the case. Just recently, the AirPods Pro 2 supports Hearing Test and Hearing […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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M4 Macs reported to have ultrawide 5K monitor glitch
A number of complaints have come up regarding the M4 Mac’s inability to show the right resolution for 5K ultrawide monitors. Several reports have surfaced on Apple’s official support forum, claiming that their MacBook Pro or Mac mini with the M4 chip has a problem with high-pixel density mode or HiDPI on high-resolution monitors. After […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Samsung making iPhone camera sensor to rival sony’s
Samsung is in the midst of developing a camera sensor for the iPhone to try and break Sony’s monopoly, according to a new report. On social media X, a post from ‘Jukanlosreve’ said that Samsung is making a ‘3-layer stacked image sensor’ with a PD-TR-Logic configuration. It’s supposedly for Apple and is believed to be […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Marvel Rivals players get banned for playing on a mac
Marvel Rivals macOS players are getting banned for using a Windows emulator. Reddit posts have revealed that the macOS users see a ‘Penalty Issued’ message due to a violation. The game claims they are cheating and penalizes them with a ban. Some of the bans were said to be more than 100 years. The users […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Lymow One smart robomower made to deal with large lawns
The Lymow One is a robot lawnmower with a high coverage area for larger lawns, one that also uses satellite navigation and onboard mapping systems to know where it is in your garden without a perimeter wire.Lymow One - Image Credit: LymowOriginally a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $3.5 million, Lymow has enhanced its offering to create the new Lymow One. An advanced robot lawnmower with quite a few smart features.Its Dual Blade Mowing Deck is designed to work with multiple types of grass, with the use of two high-speed spinning mulching blades and a centrifugal fan. The system cuts clippings while avoiding clumping to nourish the lawn, while also distributing the clippings evenly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Circular's second-gen Ring adds ECG and digital ring-sizing
Circular's Ring 2 gains a new ECG capability this time around, with heart health a bigger focus for the smart ring in 2025.Circular Ring 2 - Image credit: CircularThe Circular Ring is a smart ring that offers fitness tracking capabilities in an extremely compact package. The second-generation model takes the concept further, with enhancement and more flexibility.The Ring 2, offered in gold, silver, black, and rose gold finishes, is made from titanium for ruggedness in everyday life, in a new more durable design. For 2025, Circular also makes it easier to get the right fit via Digital Ring Sizing, ensuring the user gets the correct size from the start. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Eli Health brings hormone testing to the iPhone
Eli Health's Hormometer turns an iPhone into a real-time hormone analyzer, offering insights into your hormone levels using your saliva.Eli Health's Hormometer, next to an iPhone - Image credit: Eli HealthApple's ecosystem can do a lot of health tracking, but it doesn't have the ability to monitor hormones. Eli Health wants to change that with its Hormometer, introduced at CES.The Hormometer is a device that works with a smartphone, like an iPhone, to perform testing that is typically performed in a lab at home. By examining a person's saliva, it can pull out insights about the user's health. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Go stealth mode with Halliday's new smart glasses
Halliday's AI-equipped smart glasses offer a way to view information discreetly, by hiding a tiny screen that only the wearer can see.Halliday's smart glasses - Image credit: HallidayOne of the common issues with smart glasses is that they are fairly obvious, using a lens or a protruding element that gives the game away to onlookers. Halliday, meanwhile, are doing the same thing with its smart glasses at CES that makes it as discreet as possible.Referred to as a DigiWindow, a small dot in the top right part of the frame projects information inside the user's natural field of vision. The effect is a perceived 3.5-inch screen in the user's upper right corner of their vision, without obstructing their main view. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Smarter living made simple with SwitchBot's new K20+ Pro robot vacuum
SwitchBot's new Multitasking Household Robot K20+ Pro, revealed at CES 2025, is a multi-tasking robot that cleans, secures, purifies, and delivers for smarter living.SwitchBot Robot Vacuum K20+ ProSwitchBot's Multitasking Household Robot K20+ Pro, revealed at CES 2025, is designed for anyone looking to elevate their home's efficiency and convenience. This advanced robot combines multiple functions — cleaning, air purification, security, and delivery — into a single device, catering to busy homeowners, tech enthusiasts, and families.Equipped with cutting-edge features like TwinFlow vacuuming, a mobile air purifier, and customizable capabilities through the FusionPlatform, the K20+ Pro makes light work of any number of tasks. Whether it's cleaning floors, monitoring your home, or transporting items, this robot is built for smarter, hassle-free living. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Storage gets smarter with Ugreen’s high-capacity, AI-powered NAS devices
New Ugreen AI NAS storage devices bring smarts to backups, while the company's new charger and TB5 dock pack surprising power. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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New Caseta Smart Shades from Lutron are surprisingly affordable
Lutron has announced its new Caseta smart shades at CES 2025, bringing its window covering technology to more with a lower price tag and continued support for Apple Home.Lutron's new Caseta smart shades have an affordable price tag and high reliabilityLutron is well known not only in the smart home space, but in the window shade market as well for custom shades that just work. We reviewed Lutron's Serena Shades and found them to look great and work flawlessly.They weren't inexpensive though, which is why Lutron set out to bring the price down with its mass-market Caseta shades. They re-engineered the internals, streamlined the manufacturing, and dropped the cost substantially. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Withings Omnia smart mirror reflects back your health data
The Withings Omnia Health Screening Mirror aims to show you your vitals while you're checking out your reflection.Withings Omnia - Image credit: WithingsWhile keeping track of your health is important, so is understanding what all of the data points mean. With the Omnia, Withings is trying to make it easier to know how healthy you are.The Omnia Health Screening Mirror is a full-height smart mirror that displays your vitals on a reflective surface. Health metrics are shown on the screen, including your overnight heart rate, resting heart rate, vascular age, blood pressure, and irregular heart rhythm notifications. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Two new Govee Matter smart lights have arrived at CES 2025
At CES 2025, smart home purveyor Govee showed off two new lights for the smart home with unique form factors and features that work natively with the Home app.Govee has plenty of new announcements for CES 2025Historically, Govee has shunned the Apple Home, even though it supported Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Fortunately, thanks to Matter, we now have support for its latest products.That includes its new AI-powered Pixel Light, Mini Panel Lights, and Table Lamp 2 Pro. All coming this year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Hyper & Targus have many new cables, bags, & more for Apple users at CES
Targus and Hyper continue to cater to Apple users, with the company debuting new gear at CES 2025 ranging from sleek tech backpacks to colorful hubs and adapters for a variety of applications.Targus and Hyper have lots of Mac and iPad accessories on display at CES 2025After being acquired by Targus in 2021, Hyper has continued its mission of creating capable and professional products for Apple users. CES 2025 shows that ideology is still strong. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Moft debuts new origami-style iPhone wallet with support for Apple Find My
Moft, known for its origami-like stands, wallets, and accessories, is showing off its newly-announced iPhone wallet that features support for Apple Find My.The Moft wallet with Find My connects to the back of an iPhone via MagSafeThe list of Moft iPhone wallets continues to grow. The magnet-loving brand has a whole host of different accessories that connect via MagSafe from stands, to notepads, to wallets.This latest one is a modification of its well-loved wallet and integrates a battery pack and necessary electronics to support Apple Find My and Google Find My Device. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Espresso Displays has a new portable pro-level monitor
At CES 2025, Australia-based Espresso Displays has expanded its product portfolio with a new portable monitor aimed at the mobile professional.Espresso Displays has a new pro-grade portable monitor on offerThe new espresso 15 Pro is a 15.6-inch USB-C monitor with 550 nits to brightness and 4K resolution. It has dual USB-C input ports and measures in at only 9mm thick.It works as a touchscreen for both Windows and macOS-based machines. The brand also touts compatibility with iPhone, iPad, and Samsung DeX devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Espresso unveils new pro-grade portable monitor: Espresso 15 Pro
Espresso Displays, the Australian brand known for crafting high-performance portable monitors, has unveiled its latest innovation at CES 2025: the Espresso 15 Pro. This new addition to Espresso Displays’ portfolio is aimed at business professionals and frequent travelers who seek a high-quality, portable dual-screen experience. more…

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Belkin Stage PowerGrip makes iPhone into a better camera
Make your iPhone easier to hold while taking pictures with Belkin Stage PowerGrip, which is being unveiled at CES 2025. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Belkin bolsters eco-friendly pledge at CES alongside new chargers & audio gear
Belkin has continued to improve on its eco-friendly pledge to decrease the carbon footprint of its products, while also announcing several new consumer devices.Belkin's 2025 CES announcements are hereIn 2023, Belkin made a pledge to begin a transition to using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in its products. Now, many of its most popular chargers have been updated to use 85-90% PCR.This includes its 45W and 65W USB-C wall chargers, its 70W and 100W GaN chargers, its 15W Qi2 charger, and various charging cables. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Microsoft introduce file-transfer between iPhone and Windows PC
Microsoft announced that it will soon be enabling easy file sharing between Windows PC and iPhone. The feature will be similar to Apple’s AirDrop but which only works between Apple devices. The upcoming Windows feature will bring the integration with smartphones that’s been missing on Windows PCs, since the Windows Phone project failed.  The beta […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Should you buy the iPhone 15 in 2025?
Apple launched the iPhone 15 in 2023 with significant upgrades over the iPhone 14, including better battery life, much higher resolution cameras, USB-C charging port, smaller notch, and slightly improved processors. It is still a decent option to consider buying in 2025, if you do not mind the slower 60Hz refresh rate display.  If you […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Should you buy the iPhone 13 in 2025?
Apple released the iPhone 13 in 2021 – it was a solid improvement over the iPhone 12 in terms of battery life. Other minor improvements included a faster chip, an improved camera, and slightly brighter display. Also, the iPhone 13 started at 128GB whereas the iPhone 12 started at 64GB. The iPhone 13 sports a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Today in Apple history: Meet the ‘Blue and White’ Power Mac G3
On January 5, 1999, Apple introduced its revised Power Mac G3 minitower, often nicknamed the "Blue and White G3." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Looking back 25 years later, even Steve was wrong about Mac OS X
Macworld Twenty-five years ago, Steve Jobs took the stage at Macworld Expo in San Francisco and unveiled Mac OS X, ushering in a new era for the Mac and the world of desktop computing at large. That sounds like hyperbole, but after watching the keynote for a second time–the first time was from the front row, thank you very much!–it’s remarkable what an enormous moment this was for Apple and the Mac. It’s funny. What’s remarkable about the moment is actually how uneventful it seems. When I watch the video back, it’s almost surreal how Steve Jobs keeps doing utterly normal, boring things in Mac OS X while the crowd completely loses its collective mind. Viewed by someone without any historical context, it would seem like a cult being whipped into a frenzy by its leader. But I was there, and I can tell you that it wasn’t that. This was the moment, after 16 years of classic Mac OS–and let’s face it, the last five of those were pretty rough–when all the failings of the Mac were swept away and replaced with something modern, ready for the challenge of the 21st century. How did that work out for Apple? The keynote seems so weird now because almost everything in it is just how the Mac works, even 25 years later. Yes, interface styles have changed over time, but that moment on stage in January 2000 redefined the Mac for 25 years and counting. The thick of it Let me provide a little of that historical context. The original Mac OS, released in 1984, was revolutionary–but its underpinnings were from the earliest era of personal computers. Its revolutionary graphical interface was famously black and white, and it ran one program at a time. Fifteen years later, it was clear that modern operating systems should have protected memory, solid multitasking, and powerful graphics functionality–but the classic Mac OS had been unable to achieve any of that. Apple had tried a few different OS update projects, but they’d all failed. The final Hail Mary was buying Steve Jobs’s NeXt, which was struggling–but owned an operating system, NeXtStep, that had all of the features that the Mac didn’t. And hey, Steve Jobs gets to work with Apple again! Not a bad package deal. Worth every penny, if you ask me. NeXtStep wasn’t Mac OS, though. It had some features you’d recognize today as being Mac-like, but for the most part, its interface seemed quite alien. It was built for a super niche audience, unlike the broad Mac audience that would need to be migrated over for the transition to be successful. During the three years between Jobs’s return and the unveiling of Mac OS X, Apple’s software effort was devoted to squaring the expectations of Mac users with what could be done with NextStep. At the same time, there was a culture clash, with former NeXtStep developers not necessarily understanding what those expectations were. The developers and designers at Apple had to go through every feature of both operating systems and decide what would happen: do it the Mac way, do it the NeXt way, let users choose from those two ways, or choose an entirely new path. Each of those decisions had huge consequences. If things weren’t familiar enough for Mac users, switching to Mac OS X would be as alien as switching to Windows–and during the late 90s, Apple couldn’t afford to give any of its customers an excuse to join the rest of the world in giving in to Microsoft. But Apple’s development team couldn’t reach the finish line if it didn’t re-use large portions of what NeXt had built. Those decisions would affect the path of Mac users for the next quarter of a century. Lick it One of the design goals was when you saw it, you wanted to lick it. And so we call it Aqua. And this is the architecture for Mac OS 10.–Steve Jobs Apple managed to “introduce” Mac OS X numerous times, from the first Steve Jobs appearance on stage at Macworld 1997 through to the ship day of Mac OS X 1.0 in the spring of 2001. That makes it hard to celebrate an anniversary date, but the introduction of Aqua on January 5, 2000, is a pretty good one. So much of what we take for granted today is there in that initial Steve Jobs demo, getting rapturous applause. The Dock made its debut that day, complete with the “genie effect” for minimizing and maximizing windows. Of course, that Dock was kind of a mess–you could drag files into it, and they disappeared from the Desktop! And you could drag them back off, and they’d reappear on the Desktop. (Files actually lived in the Dock folder in your user folder! But that Dock was rewritten a bunch before it ever shipped.) The OS X Finder itself was unveiled that day, as well. Some consider this a day that shall live in infamy, but it’s definitely the same Finder we use now! It offers the “classic” Mac icon and list views, as well as a column view imported from NeXt and favored by Steve Jobs. Jobs loved the new feature that let you navigate through your filesystem in a single window, rather than having every double-click of a folder spawn a new window, as well as the addition of a web browser-style back button. It’s a bit of a head trip to watch Jobs explain how windows now have three buttons in the top left corner, colored “like a stoplight,” with symbols that appear when you roll the mouse pointer over them. Those buttons have become as much symbols of the Mac as the menu bar itself, but this was the first time anyone saw them. The list goes on. Jobs’s favorite NeXtStep app was an email client, and that explains his glee in introducing Mail, a brand-new (cough) Apple app that would be included free with Mac OS X. He seems especially giddy about the fact that the app knows who you’ve emailed with and will suggest names as you type, something else we’ve taken for granted the last 25 years. And, of course, underpinning all of this was the open-source Unix base that still runs the base of all of Apple’s platforms. Jobs got applause for things like dropping a menu while video continued to play and running a badly behaved app that crashed without bringing down the whole system. The audience gasps in amazement when a “The app has unexpectedly quit” alert appears, something that today would be a minor inconvenience at best. (Also, an amazing bit of trivia: the QuickTime movie Jobs uses to demo Mac OS X is the trailer for “Mission Impossible 2.” How does Tom Cruise do it?!) The original Mac OS X was a groundbreaking advancement of the Mac that’s still felt today.Apple It’s also worth noting the new, mind-boggling features that Jobs introduced that day that went nowhere. There used to be a button on the far right edge of a window’s title bar that entered you into “single-window mode,” to simplify using the Mac. While modern Macs have a full-screen mode that performs that task, placing that mode on a window’s title bar was weird and the feature was removed before OS X 1.0 shipped the following March. And then there’s the strange case of the Apple logo. In Jobs’s demo, and indeed in the Mac OS X Public Beta released later that year, there was an Apple logo in the center of the menu bar. It didn’t do anything. But by the time Mac OS X 1.0 arrived in 2001, the Apple menu–a standard of classic Mac OS–had been revived and placed at the far left of the menu bar. However, the new Apple menu was not like the original one. (In the latter days of classic Mac OS, it was essentially a folder full of whatever you wanted to put there.) The new Apple menu more closely resembled the old Special menu in the Finder, which was where you could shut down or restart your Mac. It’s pretty much the same to this day. 25 years later, macos Sequoia still has elements of the first Aqua reveal—though the Apple logo is no longer in the center of the menubar.Apple Welcome to the future It’s hard to believe that Mac OS X has been with us for a quarter of a century, a way longer run than the original Mac OS. From the interface design to the technical underpinnings, the longevity of OS X and all the operating systems it has spawned–macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, even watchOS and tvOS–is a tremendous endorsement of the decisions Apple made in the late 90s and early 2000s. “This is our foundation for the next decade of Macintosh operating systems, and we are thrilled with it,” Jobs said on stage 25 years ago. He undershot a little bit. What he introduced that day is still the foundation of the Mac… and almost everything else Apple does. No matter what comes next, no matter where Apple and the tech industry go from here, there’s no doubt that Mac OS X has exceeded all of the expectations we had for it back on January 5, 2000.

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Replace your clumsy Apple TV control with an easy button remote — Now 38% off
Macworld Love your Apple TV but hate it’s remote? Replace it with one that looks…well…normal. This hybrid Bluetooth + infrared remote makes it easy to control not just your Apple TV but also your TV, soundbar, and receiver—all from one device. Navigating between apps, adjusting the volume, and switching audio devices is effortless. The Bluetooth allows for quick pairing and superior range, while the IR feature controls power, volume, and mute on over 100 brands of TVs and soundbars. Need to switch profiles or set a sleep timer? Press and hold the Up button. You can also control your AirPods and HomePod directly through the audio controls. Plus, switching apps and closing frozen ones has never been easier with intuitive buttons. Set it up with easy instructions and USA-based support that is ready to help you get started. Whether a new user or just looking to upgrade your experience, The Button Remote is your Apple TV solution. Grab The Button Remote for just $24.97 (reg. $39.99) and simplify your Apple TV experience today!   Button Remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K (Bluetooth + Infrared) – $24.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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RayNeo Air 2s Review: An affordable pair of AR glasses to use with your iPhone
There’s been a lot of talk about augmented reality tech lately, especially with the unveiling of Snapchat Spectacles and Meta Orion. Those are both highly expensive and unobtainable to consumers – but there is a growing market of affordable glasses, that provide some of the benefits of AR glasses at a much more palatable price tag. The ’ are one of them, and I’ll be providing some of my thoughts. more…

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Sonuby’ is a detailed weather app for outdoor adventurers
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Sonuby is a different kind of weather app, designed for users who often partake in outdoor activities. For example, if you often snowboard, you can have a weather forecast that places snow conditions front and center. Weather needs can be very individualistic, which is why Sonuby allows you to tailor the app to what you care about. more…

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