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- 45 minutes agoTed Lasso season 4 is coming: Here’s everything we know so far
Apple TV+ is currently airing Severance season 2, one of its biggest mainstream hits ever. Meanwhile, the one TV+ show that outdid it in cultural influence—Ted Lasso—is currently preparing a new season. Here’s everything we know about Ted Lasso season 4. more…57 minutes agoGoogle Play Books now links out to website & avoids Apple's 30% cut
Apple device owners that use Google Play Books to manage ebooks can now make purchases via a "Get book" link that takes them to the Google Play store to make a purchase.Google Play Books gets reader entitlementIt isn't possible for any app to link out to external websites, but there is an exception developers can apply for thanks to a 2021 lawsuit. Google waited a few years, but it has finally implemented the feature for Google Play Books.Google explained the update via a blog post, first shared by TechCrunch. It mentions the new outgoing link and a purchase sharing system that works across devices in a family. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour ago9to5Mac Daily: February 18, 2025 – Siri delays, Apple Maps ads
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 ChargeASAP: Check out the Flash Pro Ultra, featuring a new 275W power bank with an OLED screen that can charge up to 6 devices simultaneously, including your MacBook, phone, smartwatch, and more! more…09:15 pmWhat to expect from Apple’s launch event on Wednesday
Apple CEO Tim Cook last Thursday teased the arrival of a new product with the message, "Get ready to meet the newest member of… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:39 pmWhy Slide Over is my favorite iPadOS superpower
I’ve used an iPad Pro as my primary computer for nearly 10 years. And over that time, iPadOS multitasking features have changed a lot. But there’s one such iPad tool I depend on that’s been around since the start, and only improved with time: Slide Over. more…08:16 pmApple considers monetizing Apple Maps
Ads have been added to Apple's sports ventures. With this momentum, Apple might soon explore monetizing Apple Maps as well… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:52 pmGet ready for the Lightning-less iPhone SE 4 with low prices on Apple USB-C charging gear | MacworldGet ready for the Lightning-less iPhone SE 4 with low prices on Apple USB-C charging gear
Macworld The iPhone SE 4 is coming tomorrow, so if you’re upgrading, you need to get yourself some new USB-C charging cables. None are better than Apple’s, especially when they’re on sale: Amazon is selling Apple’s 1m USB-C cable for 20 percent off today, which means you can get one for $15 right now. And what’s more, you can also grab Apple’s 35W dual-port charger for $35, a total savings of $24 on a great charging set. These Apple cables have a woven design, which means they will survive more bends and plugs, and even your overstuffed backpack pockets. The cables support charging of up to 60W, but you can also use it to transfer data if needed. Since Apple is officially swapping over to type-C cables with all its products now that the new iPhone SE is coming out, you’ll be able to use the same one for multiple devices, including iPads and MacBooks. With a compact design and dual USB-C ports, Apple’s 35W dual-port power adapter will fit right in with the rest of your Apple gear. It’s also travel-ready with foldable prongs so it won’t snag on any fear in your backpack. It maxes out at 35W, which is more than enough power to fast charge most of your Apple devices, including a MacBook Air. So get ready for Apple’s first non-Lightning iPhone SE with great prices on Apple’s 1m USB-C cable and dual-port charger for $3507:22 pmiPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro design leaks are too strange to ignore
iPhone 17 season is heating up with two especially interesting design variants: iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro. Yes, there will be a plain iPhone 17, but it doesn’t sound like Apple will be very bold with its design this year. So what about the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro designs that some are calling radical? There seems to be two camps: those who believe the designs are real, and those who think Apple will never release something like what we’re seeing in leaks and rumors. more…06:07 pmAdvanced Data Protection – how it makes your iCloud data more secure [Video]
By default, iCloud data is secure while in transit. This data is stored in an encrypted format, while the encryption keys are housed in Apple data centers. 15 particularly sensitive data types, like passwords, Health data, and Journal data, use end-to-end encryption as standard. This sensitive data is encrypted with keys derived from your devices and device passcode, which are only accessible by the end user, and thus this data remains secure even in the case of a data breach in the cloud. Advanced Data Protection, which is opt-in, provides end-to-end encryption for 10 additional iCloud data categories like Photos, Notes, and Reminders, meaning that Apple no longer possesses the keys to decrypt these categories as well. It’s been couple of years since Advanced Data Protection rolled out. Are you using it? If not, should you consider using it? In this full tutorial and video walkthrough, I discuss what Advanced Data Protection is, how to enable it, and best practices for protecting your precious data. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more in-depth video walkthroughs. more…06:03 pmApple TV+ debuts trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘Dope Thief’ series premiering March 14th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ debuts trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘Dope Thief’ series premiering March 14th
Apple TV+ on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for “Dope Thief,” its new eight-episode drama executive produced by Ridley Scott, who directs… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:48 pmHere’s why the new iPhone SE is more important than you might think
Apple is expected to launch a successor to the iPhone SE this week, and a new survey reveals just how important it could be to the company. more…05:34 pmNomad beefs up ChargeKey USB-C cable for keychains (and lowers price!)
The newly updated Nomad ChargeKey now puts 240 watts of charging power and fast data transfer speeds on your keychain. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:12 pmSomeone hacked a Windows Phone to ‘run’ iOS
Macworld Remember when there was a Windows Phone? You don’t?! How could you not? I mean, we all had such a good time laughing at it! The handsets were so memorable..there was the…um, you know, the Nokia something something… Well, someone in this big blue marble of a world we live in remembers the Windows Phone. A user on Reddit who goes by OceanDepth95028 had a Windows phone lying around–a Nokia LumiPhone 1020–and hacked it so it runs iOS. And by hacked, we mean that the LumiPhone’s innards were removed and replaced with those from a 3rd-gen iPhone SE. In their Reddit post, OceanDepth95028 details how the iPhone SE innards were placed inside the LumiPhone’s body. The Windows phone was modified to fit the iPhone SE’s display, front camera, rear camera, Touch ID, and SIM slot. The LumiPhone’s headphone jack hole was sealed, and the Lightning port is still accessible. Since it is an actual iPhone SE in a LumiPhone body, the phone “runs” iOS 18.3.1, which is the latest version of iOS. OceanDepth95028 says the phone, which they’ve dubbed “LumiPhone 1020 SE,” works “how it should (except wireless charging and Apple Pay).” We’ve seen plenty of Hackintoshes that were possible back when Apple made Intel-based Macs. Those Intel days are over and now that Apple’s devices run on its own silicon, we don’t see many hacks of Apple OSes running on other hardware. Hardware hacks like the LumiPhone 1020 SE are a kick, though–even if it means a perfectly good iPhone SE was sacrificed in the process.05:10 pmThe iPhone SE 4 has kept us in suspense for too long
Macworld The Apple rumor mill is like the theatre of the absurd at the moment. We’ve been waiting for the iPhone SE 4 for three long years, and Bloomberg leaker Mark Gurman keeps popping up to announce that it’s launching within days… but it never arrives. It’s all rather reminiscent of Samuel Beckett, or of the bar near our office where there’s always free beer. Tomorrow. Undaunted, Gurman promptly repeated his prediction: this week, the new iPhone will definitely arrive. And we’re pretty sure he’s right; after all, the other part of his prediction has already come true. Last Wednesday there was indeed a “smaller” announcement from Apple. In fact we got two: a new health study in the Research app, and the Apple TV app coming to Android and expanding the streaming service’s potential customer base. Neither of these is exactly a big deal, but we were warned. What Gurman probably didn’t have on his radar was that the most successful Apple leaker would turn out to CEO Tim Cook himself. On X/Twitter/Xitter he revealed that a “new member of the family” would arrive on Wednesday, February 19. That sounds a lot like the new iPhone SE, although there are other ways of interpreting the Cupertino oracle. Whatever the new family member turns out to be, we’re eagerly awaiting Wednesday and its announcements. The iPhone SE 4 actually is a big deal, deserving of a party, not just a press release. And not a bunch of undignified speculation about announcements this week, or next week, or a random Tuesday next year. But what can you do? The market always craves the new, and the media (including Macworld!) cannot resist puffing up what is probably a sensible but by no means revolutionary new smartphone into the eighth wonder of the world. However, there are numerous reasons why the iPhone SE 4 will be a highly interesting device for customers and reporters alike. For one thing, since the start of 2025, Apple hasn’t had a budget iPhone on sale in the EU, after updated charging standards forced it to retire the Lightning-based iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 14. An expansion of Apple’s lower-end range is needed as quickly as possible. What’s also interesting is that the iPhone SE 3 will be the last Apple device with a Home button, more than seven years after the iPhone X heralded the era of almost bezel-less iPhones with Face ID. But will customers accustomed to using the Home button finally switch over, or will many not be able to cope with Face ID and the new gestures? We shall see. And last but not least, we’re interested in the wireless technology in the iPhone SE 4 (assuming that all the rumors we’ve heard are true). Almost ten years after Apple started a dispute with chip manufacturer Qualcomm over its licensing fees, the new device is expected to get a proprietary wireless chip. As with other components it’s learned to build for itself, Apple first had to bring the expertise in-house, in this case in the form of Intel’s modem division. But the benefits should be worth it. So we have every reason to look forward to the iPhone SE 4. But why does Apple always have to keep us in suspense?05:02 pmMajor League Soccer kicks off 30th season this weekend on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV | Mac Daily NewsMajor League Soccer kicks off 30th season this weekend on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Major League Soccer kicks off its 30th season this Saturday on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with all 30 teams taking the pitch for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmSign into email, get your photos and more on the iCloud website
You can use the iCloud website to access all of your online Apple services like email and photos from any computer, tablet or phone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:00 pmNomad’s new ChargeKey puts ultra-fast charging and data speeds on your keychain
Nomad makes some of our favorite Apple accessories across charging solutions, Apple Watch bands, and more. Today, the company has released a new version of one of its most convenient charging accessories: the ChargeKey. more…04:45 pmDeals: M4 iPad Pro refurb $400 off, AirTags from $17.50 each, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, M4 iMac, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 iPad Pro refurb $400 off, AirTags from $17.50 each, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, M4 iMac, more
While we are indeed still tracking a series of notable deals on Apple gear in our master Presidents’ Day roundup, there are some additional highlights to scope out this morning. Alongside the $260 price drop on Apple’s 24GB 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro, we also spotted a relatively rare shot at a refurbished M4 iPad Pro at $400 off the going rate – this is the 256GB Wi-Fi + Cell model – as well as a straight up $150 discount on the most affordable M4 iMac. Those offers join Amazon renewed iPhone 15 Pro models at $644 off the original list price, AirTags from $17.50 a pop, and much more. Everything awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…04:35 pmiPhone 17 ‘camera bar’ design will reportedly be missing from one model
Over the last few days we’ve seen a lot of new renders of the upcoming iPhone 17 line. One common design trait: a unique ‘camera bar’ design. But there’s one new model that will reportedly lack this fresh look. more…04:31 pmHere are 10 Apple Watch features I use everyday & you could too
I have been an Apple Watch user since the original Series 0. It’s been awesome to see the evolution of the Apple watch and what it is today. It’s essentially a wellness computer on your wrist that is also an extension of your entire Apple Ecosystem. I wear this thing every day for many reasons, from wanting to close my rings to controlling my smart home to unlocking all my other Apple devices. It makes my life much easier just because its on my wrist. These are 10 features I wanted to share that you could easily implement. more…