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- Saturday November 23
- 05:38 amSave big on refurbished iPad 10 from Apple
The iPad 10 is now available for purchase through Apple's Certified Refurbished Store in the US, with discounts of up to $80. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:00 amBlack Friday deal: AirPods Pro 2 price drops to just $169.99
Apple's flagship earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C case, drops to the lowest price we've seen with this new Black Friday deal. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)Friday November 2211:20 pmSteam Cuts the Cord For Legacy Windows, macOS
The latest Steam client drops support for operating systems older than Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 Catalina. "That means Mac users can't run 32-bit games anymore, as all macOS versions from Catalina onward only run 64-bit binaries," reports The Register. From the report: [I]f you have a well-specified older Mac, here is another reason to check out Open Core Legacy Patcher. For now, macOS 10.15 Catalina will do but we suspect it won't for long. This version of Steam uses the equivalent to Chrome 126: "Updated embedded Chromium build in Steam to 126.0.6478.183." However, versions since Chrome 128 require macOS 11 or newer. For now, Catalina will work -- but the next significant Steam update will update Chromium as well, and there's a high probability that that will drop support for 10.15. So, if you're using OCLP to install a newer macOS, you should probably go directly to Big Sur. In The Reg FOSS desk's testing, we found that Big Sur ran reasonably well on a machine with Intel HD 520 graphics, although the same hardware ran very poorly with macOS 12 Monterey. Unfortunately, the inevitable end is in sight for older Macs. That said, the November 2024 Steam client update brings several "wins," including a built-in Game Recording feature, an upgraded Chromium browser engine, and the new "Scout" Linux runtime environment for improved compatibility and performance, especially on the Steam Deck and Linux distros. Additionally, it delivers bug fixes and enhancements for modern OS users. Read more of this story at Slashdot.11:17 pmTap to Pay on iPhone now available in one more country following recent expansion
Following a recent expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone to more countries in Europe, Apple this week announced that it is bringing the feature to yet another country this year. As of today, users in New Zealand can count on the feature that turns the iPhone into a payment terminal. more…10:56 pmEdit, convert, and organize PDFs effortlessly: Grab UPDF’s amazing Black Friday discounts! | 9 to 5 MacEdit, convert, and organize PDFs effortlessly: Grab UPDF’s amazing Black Friday discounts!
Reading PDFs has become second nature, but when it comes to editing, converting, or even organizing PDF documents, the process can be cumbersome. UPDF has changed that, offering an AI-powered PDF solution that makes these complex tasks easier for Mac users. With full-featured editing at just a quarter of the price of Adobe Acrobat Pro, UPDF brings an impressive suite of capabilities to the table, including AI tools that summarize, translate, and even let you chat with PDFs. And this Black Friday, UPDF is available at up to 50% off, making it a perfect time to enhance your productivity. more…10:40 pmThe good, the bad, and the ugly behind the push for more smart displays
Opinion: Apple could really change the game here.10:17 pmSave $300 on Apple's 1TB M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro this weekend
A trio of retailers are fighting for your money, by offering the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M4 Pro chip at $300 off the list price.Grab weekend savings on the 14-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThe M4 Pro update to the 14-inch MacBook Pro has made it an extremely viable option for anyone who wants to work on the move. It's so attractive that three major online retailers have the same offer.Amazon is offering the upgraded M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, complete with its 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU, 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage at $2,099. That's $300 or 13% off the list price of $2,399. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:15 pmiOS 18.2: Apple’s new Mail app gets biggest redesign ever
Apple's revamped Mail app in iOS 18.2 offers a fresh look and feel. While the mailbox screen remains familiar, opening an inbox reveals… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:07 pmBuy a new XGIMI projector at a discount during Black Friday 2024
XGIMI is known for having a full range of projectors, whether you want to use them at home or on the go. During Black Friday 2024, you can upgrade your home entertainment with a new XGIMI projector at special prices. more…10:00 pmThreads app finally lets users watch videos in landscape
Following an update that made Custom Feeds available to everyone, the Threads app is getting another huge new feature. Users can finally watch landscape videos in the mobile app – something essential that wasn’t available until now. more…09:26 pmThe ‘new era’ for Siri will be even messier than we thought
Apple says we’re living in ‘a new era’ for Siri thanks to Apple Intelligence. Is that true? Sort of. But the answer is a whole lot messier than you might expect, and getting even more so with the latest Mark Gurman report. more…08:38 pmFeature request: Apple should merge Spotlight and Type to Siri on iOS and macOS
Apple has given a lot of attention to Siri in iOS 18 and macOS 15, as the virtual assistant now integrates with ChatGPT and will soon work with Apple Intelligence. One of the changes made is that it’s now easier to interact with Siri just by typing – and I believe this feature should be combined with Spotlight. more…08:32 pmThe latest Apple TV+ lineup is arguably the streamer’s best ever
I’ve been saying it a lot lately, but Apple TV+ is having a very good run of shows at the moment. Not long ago, I highlighted how the streamer owned three of the best shows running on air anywhere. But the current lineup gives that recent peak a run for its money. With the three series airing right now, Apple TV+ might just have its best lineup ever. more…08:21 pmiPhone 17 Slim probably won't have a telephoto camera
The rumored iPhone 17 Slim won't have a telephoto camera on the back, with a report insisting it will still be a Pro-level feature in 2025.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 Slim is thought to include quite a few impressive features, but it won't be a Pro-grade device. That means it won't be getting a telephoto camera at all.In a report from TheElec about LG Innotek investing 375.9 billion won ($267.4 million) into new camera module facilities, it discusses the target market for the modules. It reveals that the modules will be destined for the iPhone 17 generation, Apple's 2025 smartphone line. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:16 pmHow to use the new iOS 18 iPhone Control Center
The iPhone Control Center is a feature that hadn't changed all that much in recent years, but iOS 18 brings with it some big improvements. Here's how to get the most out of it.iOS 18 updated Control Center with new customization options.Control Center has long offered iPhone owners a quick and easy way to access and toggle features like Wi-Fi, cellular data, and more. But the number of options available to iPhone owners was previously limited and the layout was cramped with just a single page of buttons available.That's all changed with the launch of iOS 18, with Apple adding multiple groups to separate buttons as well as support for more types of buttons — including support for third-party buttons from many of the apps that you use the most. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:01 pmApple TV+ drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, lands early season two renewal | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, lands early season two renewal
Apple TV+ on Friday announced an early renewal for its highly anticipated new drama, “Your Friends & Neighbors,” starring Jon Hamm, and… The post Apple TV+ drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, lands early season two renewal appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:30 pmGet all-time low prices on iPads for Black Friday [Price drops!]
iPad Black Friday deals include some of the lowest prices ever on a selection of Apple's entry-level tablets. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:00 pmGrab Black Friday deals on the brilliant Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil Black Friday deals help iPad users save 23% or more on the premiere stylus. Don’t pay full price! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:00 pmGrab Black Friday deals on the brilliant Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil Black Friday deals help iPad users save 23% or more on the premiere stylus. Don’t pay full price! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:47 pmApple has crossed a line with iMovie ads
Macworld The other night I decided to work on some home videos while watching TV. I launched iMovie on my Mac and on the Projects screen, I saw something I had not seen before: a banner ad, like the ones you see on this site. This ad was for Apple’s Final Cut Pro. I sat there for a moment, staring at the ad–I wasn’t considering Apple’s recommendation, I was considering the imposition of the ad. You know that feeling when someone’s at your front door and you open it and immediately realize that a pitch you don’t want to hear is coming? That feeling. Apple placing ads in its software isn’t a new thing. The App Store has had them for years, and promotions appear before every Apple TV+ show and the TV app (not to mention the forced feeling of Apple product placement in its TV+ shows, but that’s a different topic). A recent Axios report says that Apple has started selling its own ads in Apple News as well. Some may find the ads in these apps and services annoying, but those particular adverts don’t bother me that much because the apps they appear in involve commerce of some type. I’m buying an app, a show, news, and information, so pitching me on other products doesn’t seem out of place. The App Store has had ads for a while, but Apple seems to be taking advertising to another level.Foundry But an ad in iMovie? That’s inappropriate. I understand Apple’s reasoning: “Oh, hey, we noticed you use iMovie a lot, you can benefit from using Final Cut Pro, a much more robust tool.” The ad is an attempt to be helpful to the user. The difference is that iMovie’s primary purpose is as a production tool and a free benefit for buying a Mac at that. When I launch iMovie, Pages, GarageBand, or Photos, I’m in a mindset to get something done, tap into the creative side of my brain, and use these tools to see what I can make. That ad is disruptive, imposing, and uncomfortably shifts me out of my mindset. I wasn’t even sure what to do with it. Do I click the X in the corner to close it, acknowledging to Apple that I saw the ad? Do I just ignore it and run the risk of it appearing again? I ended up quitting iMovie and launching it again (after taking the screenshot above) because I wanted to see if it would appear again. It didn’t and hasn’t. So far. Does this mean we’re going to soon see Logic Pro ads in GarageBand? (Maybe they’re already there and I haven’t encountered them yet.) A Final Cut Camera ad in the iPhone’s Camera app? A Pixelmator ad in Photos? Perhaps, you, the reader, are okay with this and find it useful, but what if that iMovie ad started to promote iCloud storage upgrades? Would you be okay with it then? Apple is always investing in new revenue streams and advertising is a major part of the push, so we’re going to keep seeing them. That’s fine so long as Apple is constantly considering the appropriateness of ad placement, unlike other big tech companies. Apple’s success is based on the belief that the user experience is the main priority, and it seems that this belief is going to be put to the test. Hopefully, it will prevail.