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- Sunday April 27
- 08:00 amBuild your brand without a creative team—this AI tool does the heavy lifting
Macworld When you’re starting your own business, one of the first things you need to establish is your brand. That’s only possible by creating logos and other content, but you’re probably not capable of hiring a full-blown creative team to do those tasks. We’re here to tell you that you don’t need to hire designers and copywriters to do the job—all you need is AI Magicx’s AI content creation tools. It’s available for $59.97 (reg. $972) for lifetime access. You’re not going to grow your business without a recognizable logo. Just use AI AI Magicx’s AI logo generator to create one, or test drive a few dozen to match your brand perfectly. Who needs a graphic designer? Check out what else this tool will generate for you: AI Magicx’s chatbot can help you write code from scratch to create your business website and provide developer assistance to optimize it. Generate blogs, posts, etc., with its AI article generator tool. Create gorgeous visuals to add to your business website with its MagicXX Art Generator. There’s plenty more it can generate, but keep in mind that you have a limited amount of content you can have it create. You’ll get 250 images and logos and 100 chatbot messages each month.There’s no need to hire a creative team. Just grab this lifetime subscription to AI Magicx for just $59.97 while supplies last! AI Magicx: Lifetime Subscription (Rune Plan)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. - Saturday April 26
- 07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Pixel Paws’ is a joyful digital pets game for your Apple Watch
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. Ever wanted a cute pets game on your Apple Watch? Pixel Paws is the answer for you. It’s a fun and simple game where you can take care of digital pets on your Apple Watch, with no hidden in app purchases, ads, or tracking. more… - 04:00 pmHostinger Horizons lets you effortlessly turn ideas into web apps without coding [10% off] | 9 to 5 MacHostinger Horizons lets you effortlessly turn ideas into web apps without coding [10% off]
Vibe coding is quickly becoming a popular use of AI, allowing people without coding experience to bring ideas to life. However, knowing where to begin and how to deploy while providing support is still daunting. Hostinger Horizons is here to solve that. This fantastic AI-powered service removes all the guesswork from the vibe coding process. All you need is an idea and Hostinger Horizons to launch your very own web app in minutes. more… - 03:54 pmNew York City subway riders will soon be able to utilize transit cards on iPhone
Apple introduced support for dedicated transit cards in Apple Wallet around six years ago, and since then – it’s slowly expanded. In the US, you’re able to utilize transit cards in Apple Wallet with San Francisco’s Clipper card, Washington DC’s SmarTrip card, and Los Angeles’ TAP card. Canada’s PRESTO card supports Apple Wallet as well. In due time, New York City’s OMNY card will join in on the fun of Apple Wallet integration, per the MTA. more… - 02:45 pmPrice drop: Secure 10TB of cloud storage for life with one-time payment
Get a massive amount of storage for life from Internxt with this discount 10TB cloud storage plan. Make a single payment of $349.99! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) - 02:33 pmHere’s how Apple plans to fix Siri in iOS 19
It goes without saying, Apple’s approach to developing its AI-infused version of Siri has gone very wrong in many ways. Most of the features intended to ship alongside iOS 18 haven’t yet arrived, despite being 10 months past the initial unveiling of iOS 18. Apple has even officially confirmed the delayed launch, stating that the features would launch “in the coming year.” However, according to numerous reports – Apple has a strategy to bounce back with iOS 19. Here’s how. more… - 01:40 pmToday in Apple history: It’s the beginning of the end for Mac OS Copland
On April 26, 1996, a key exec behind Apple's eagerly anticipated, but much delayed, Mac OS Copland operating system for Mac left the company. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) - 01:00 pmWhich Apple Watch should you buy?
Whether chasing fitness goals or seeking peace of mind, there’s an Apple Watch for every lifestyle. Find out which Apple Watch to buy. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) - 01:00 pmApple @ Work: iOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 bring new IT controls and fixes for Apple in the enterprise | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: iOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 bring new IT controls and fixes for Apple in the enterprise
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Apple recently rolled out iOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4, with several updates that matter to IT teams managing Apple devices in the enterprise. Most of the changes are focused on device management capabilities and tightening up behavior around managed settings, but let’s dive in. more… - 11:25 amThe 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 256GB is $87 Off
Get a MacBook Air you can rely on for your daily tasks. Today, the 13-inch M4 model with 256GB storage is down to just $912 from its original price of $999 on Amazon. The M4 MacBook Air is arguably Apple’s lightest and most capable laptop to date. It has the latest M4 series chip for […] The post appeared first on iLounge. - 11:24 amInstagram officially introduces ‘Edits’ as a CapCut alternative
Instagram has made its video editing app ‘Edits’ available for those who use CapCut. The popular app CapCut made an exit from the App Store at the same time TikTok left, but it hasn’t made a return. Instagram capitalized on the situation and announced that it will be rolling out an alternative, but the company […] The post appeared first on iLounge. - 11:23 amApple engineers to contribute Godot Game Engine support on visionOS
Apple engineers recently pledged their support to bring the Godot Game Engine to the Vision Pro. Godot is a game engine that’s open source and free to game creators. It serves as an alternative to Unreal and Unity, with cross-platform support and web, mobile, and PC compatibility. When the Godot Engine is brought to visionOS, […] The post appeared first on iLounge. - 11:20 amMeta announces live translation features for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Meta will be rolling out a live translation function for all Ray-Ban Smart Glasses owners. The translation feature was only available in beta for quite some time, but now Meta is releasing it to the public. Live Translation allows different languages like Spanish, Italian, French, and English to be translated in real time in a […] The post appeared first on iLounge. - 08:32 amHuawei Freeclip review: Open ear earphones that clip on
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good grip Automatic right-left detection Good sound Cons Fit and sound depend on the ear cups Our Verdict The Freeclip is an exciting alternative to open-ear headphones with a headband. They fit well and impress with a solid sound that is particularly effective with electronic music. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Huawei FreeClip Retailer Price $196.18 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Huawei Freeclip is eye-catching in two ways: its elegant, shiny surface and the unusual way they are worn. Unlike conventional open-ear headphones, which either sit in the ear canal or are attached with a headband, they are held directly to the ear with a clip. They work amazingly well. The Freeclip’s secure and comfortable fit is impressive, but since everyone’s ears are different, how they fit will vary from person to person. I found that the Freeclips fit like ear jewelry and are also comfortable while wearing glasses. While each Freeclip earbud looks identical, it doesn’t matter which ear you put them on. The Freeclip can automatically recognize which ear it’s in and adjust the audio appropriately. This is a useful feature and solves one of the most annoying problems with TWS headphones. A typical weak point of the open-ear earphones is the sound quality. If the small speaker sits exactly in front of the ear canal, it sounds fine, otherwise, you have to make some adjustments. During testing, it fitted perfectly straight away. Electronic music is a genre that suits the Freeclip. When listening to Depeche Mode, the Freelcip produced powerful beats, though the treble was a little too restrained. The equalizer was only of limited help here. With the album, Songs For A Nervous Planet by Tears for Fears, the fresh sound harmonized particularly well. The equalizer could add a little more bass if desired–a trick that we also used on Trevor Horn’s new album. Songs by Tori Amos and Seal benefited from this full, rich sound. However, the Freeclips show slight weaknesses with acoustic, jazz, and classical music. Here, the sound seems a little strained and less balanced in places. The Huawei Audio app offers the usual setting options such as battery indicator, gesture control, and equalizer. The equalizer is rather simple and allows the user to choose between four settings: standard, boost, treble boost, and voices. The gesture control of the Freeclip offers both double and triple taps, which can be used to activate the track control and even Siri. Volume control by pressing and holding is still in the experimental phase, but mostly worked reliably in our test. The supporting animations in the instructions are particularly successful and make the operation easier. The Freeclip has even more exciting features to offer: Calls can be accepted or rejected with a simple nod or shake of the head–a practical feature borrowed from the AirPods Pro 2 , but one that may take some getting used to. There is also a localization function using a signal tone and automatic volume adjustment in noisy environments. With such a small surface, gesture control is a challenge. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. It is therefore an advantage that a sound is emitted when the gesture is successful. It is helpful if you tap firmly on the bar. Then it works for the most part. Should you buy the Huawei Freeclip? The Freeclip is an exciting alternative to open-ear headphones with a headband. They fit well and impress with a solid sound that is particularly effective with electronic music. However, anyone looking for a more intense sound experience is better off with in-ear earphones. - 08:00 amOne iOS manager lets you sync your files on all devices
Macworld Keeping your iPhone or iPad backed up and organized can be more of a chore than it should be, especially if you use iCloud, iTunes, and your computer to store different things. Between scattered music files, old texts, and cloud backups that are hard to manage, it’s easy to lose track of what’s where, but there’s a new app that can help. AnyTrans is a streamlined tool that lets you manage all of your iOS content in one place, and it just went on sale. Whether your files are on your device, your computer, iCloud, or iTunes, this software helps you easily transfer, organize, and back up your data without the usual headache. That includes photos, messages, contacts, call logs, and even non-purchased music. Switching to a new iPhone? AnyTrans offers a one-click migration that transfers everything from your old device or Android phone. It can also handle WhatsApp messages and attachments, merging chats from multiple devices into a single thread. And if you ever need to restore your phone, AnyTrans gives you more control over what to restore and from where. You can even back up and print your text messages if you need a physical copy for records. Use code LIFETIME10 by April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get an AnyTrans Lifetime Subscription on sale for $19.97 (reg. $79.99). AnyTrans® One-Stop Content Manager for iOS: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. - Friday April 25
- 11:24 pmWhy TidBITS Will No Longer Post to X/Twitter or Facebook
In keeping with our desire to model the behavior we want to see in the world, we have stopped posting TidBITS to X/Twitter and Facebook in protest against the harm they cause to civil society. Many other channels remain available, including Bluesky and Mastodon. - 10:30 pmHere’s how and why to delete your personal data from the internet
With data brokers making big money by selling your personal details, it’s never been easier for spammers and scanners to get access to your phone number, email address, physical address, and even sensitive data like your social security number. Apple’s privacy protections help, of course, but if you want to get proactive about removing your existing personal data from the internet, it’s never been easier to do so … more… - 09:03 pmBusy week for markets ahead with Apple, tech earnings, U.S. jobs data due
A busy week ahead will challenge the U.S. stocks rebound as investors eye earnings, led by Apple, the world's most valuable company… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews. - 08:39 pmCarPlay just added three new features with iOS 18.4
Even as CarPlay 2 work keeps chugging along, Apple has been slowly adding new features to the existing CarPlay too. Last fall CarPlay got some Apple Intelligence enhancements, and recently Ford EV owners gained NACS routing. Now, with iOS 18.4, there are three more new CarPlay features that just arrived. more… - 08:32 pmLand Rover brought CarPlay to 15-year-old Range Rovers with ‘period‑correct hardware’
While the world awaits next-gen CarPlay, Land Rover has made a retrofit CarPlay solution for Range Rovers from a previous decade. With the exception of wireless support, the CarPlay hardware appears to be pretty basic, and that’s the point. more…