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- Thursday November 21
- 03:33 amRegarding — and, Well, Against — Substack
My advice to any writer looking to start a new site based on the newsletter model would be to consider Substack *last*, not first.12:00 amMore than 200 companies already support passkeys in their apps and websites
The passwordless future is rapidly becoming a reality as more than 200 companies have now added passkey support to their websites and apps. This significant milestone, revealed by the company behind 1Password, signals a growing shift towards more secure and convenient authentication methods. more…Wednesday November 2011:30 pmMusi Fans Refuse To Update iPhones Until Apple Unblocks Controversial App
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Who up missing Musi?" a Reddit user posted in a community shocked by the free music streaming app's sudden removal from Apple's App Store in September. Apple kicked Musi out of the App Store after receiving several copyright complaints. Musi works by streaming music from YouTube -- seemingly avoiding paying to license songs -- and YouTube was unsurprisingly chief among those urging Apple to stop allowing the alleged infringement. Musi was previously only available through the App Store. Once Musi was removed from the App Store, anyone who downloaded Musi could continue using the app uninterrupted. But if the app was ever off-loaded during an update or if the user got a new phone, there would be no way to regain access to their Musi app or their playlists. Some Musi fans only learned that Apple booted Musi after they updated their phones, and the app got offloaded with no option to re-download. Panicked, these users turned to the Musi subreddit for answers, where Musi's support staff has consistently responded with reassurances that Musi is working to bring the app back to the App Store. For many Musi users learning from others' mistakes, the Reddit discussions leave them with no choice but to refuse to update their phones or risk losing their favorite app. The app may remain unavailable for several months as the litigation unfolds. "After Apple gave in to the pressure, Musi sued (PDF) in October, hoping to quickly secure an injunction that would force Apple to reinstate Musi in the App Store until the copyright allegations were decided," reports Ars. "But a hearing on that motion isn't scheduled until January, making it appear unlikely that Musi will be available again to download until sometime next year." Further reading: Google, Apple Drive 'Black Box' IP Policing with App Store Rules Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:52 pmSmall-time drug theft leads to big-time trouble in Apple TV+ drama Dope Thief
If you haven't had enough fictional drug crime lately, check out the upcoming drama series "Dope Thief" on Apple TV+. Looks gritty. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:48 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 20, 2024 – iOS 18.1.1 update, next-gen Pro Display XDR rumors
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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 50%. more…10:34 pmPrice drop: Peer into your ears with your iPhone and this ear camera
The Smart Visual Ear Cleaner's camera gives you a clear view of what’s happening in your ear. It's a high-tech earwax removal method. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:40 pmAmazon slashes price on Apple iPad (10th Generation) to $279
In a limited time deal, Amazon has slashed price on Apple's iPad (10th Generation) by 20%, from $349 to $279… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:07 pmmacOS 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2 public beta 3 released, here’s what to expect
Apple has released public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2, bringing refinements and bug fixes to Apple’s forthcoming software updates. Here’s what to expect. more…09:04 pmiOS 18.2 public beta 3 now available, here’s what’s new
Just a few hours after releasing the latest iOS 18.2 beta for developers, a new public beta is here. iOS 18.2 public beta 3 arrives as one of the last releases before next month’s full launch. Here’s what’s new. more…08:54 pmApple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max the best-selling smartphones during China’s Singles’ Day | Mac Daily NewsApple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max the best-selling smartphones during China’s Singles’ Day
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were the best-selling smartphones during China’s two-week Singles’ Day sales period… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:36 pmApple Music debuts new ‘The Best of 2024’ playlists
Apple Music has kicked off its year-end celebration with a collection of playlists recognizing ‘The Best of 2024.’ Here are all the details. more…08:36 pmThese are my favorite HomeKit accessories this holiday season
HomeKit accessories are always near the top of my holiday wishlist every year. I love making my home as smart as possible, but it’s often hard to justify spending my own money on these types of accessories. Here are some of my go-to smart home recommendations for holiday shopping this year … and they all integrate with Apple’s HomeKit platform. more…08:33 pmApple's iPad 10th Gen plunges to $279 in early Black Friday price war
Grab the lowest iPad 10th Generation price on record as Amazon and Best Buy compete for the best early Black Friday deals.Grab the best iPad 10th Gen price on recordNovember is a great time to pick up an Apple device at a discount and iPads are no exception with one week to go before Black Friday. Take advantage of the lowest price on record on Apple's iPad 10th Generation, with prices falling to $279 at Amazon and Best Buy. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:26 pmThreads now rolling out Custom Feeds in its mobile app globally
Earlier this year, Threads began experimenting with Custom Feeds as a way to let users better personalize their experience on the platform by seeing only specific content they want. A few months later, Meta is finally rolling out Custom Feeds globally to all users of the Threads app. more…08:15 pmThe 15-inch MacBook Air just got a crazy Black Friday price cut
Macworld Black Friday is our favorite time of the year because when else could you see a brand-new MacBook Air laptop drop to a new best price? The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is now available for $1,234 at Amazon, a solid $265 off its MSRP and a whopping $465 off the price just a month ago when the base model started with 8GB of RAM. This is a powerful laptop, especially thanks to the M3 chip, which is great for multitasking, creative work, or just having fun online. The laptop also comes with 16GB of unified memory, which is enough to help you run any app you want or swap from one app to another with ease. The model that’s on sale also features 512GB of storage, which is quite enough for most apps, files, and personal content we usually store. Our review of the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air concluded with a 4.5-star rating, and our editor praised the laptop’s outstanding performance, fantastic battery life, and balance between price, features, and quality. “Overall, the M3 MacBook Air succeeds in continuing in its role as the laptop for everyone,” the review reads. This, of course, is even better reflected in the discount we’re seeing ahead of Black Friday. The MacBook Air is perfect for your everyday workload, having fun streaming content, and anything else you want to do. So jump on the chance to get your very own MacBook Air with an M3 chip and 512GB for $1,234 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. A 512GB MacBook Air M3 this cheap?Buy it now at Amazon08:13 pmiOS 18.2 beta 4: Here’s what’s new
iOS 18.2 beta 4 is now available, introducing a few minor changes for iPhone users. The changes come ahead of iOS 18.2 being released to the public sometime in early December. Here’s a roundup of everything new in iOS 18.2 beta 4… more…07:51 pmFinal Fantasy XIV is coming to iPhone in new mobile app
iPhone games continue to get more powerful and higher profile than ever. Today, Square Enix announced that its famed Final Fantasy XIV is coming to mobile soon via a new adaptation. more…07:45 pmHands-on with Snapchat’s newest AR glasses proves surprisingly delightful
Snapchat unveiled a new version of Spectacles back in September, providing a peak at the future – with augmented reality glasses. I got the opportunity to try them out earlier this week, and honestly, they’re pretty impressive. Far from perfect, but definitely amazing. more…07:39 pmHow to set AirDrop to share iPhone photos with anyone [Pro Tip]
Here's why you might run into trouble when you want to share iPhone photos with your friend's iPhone over AirDrop, and how to fix it. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:38 pmApple's quick App Store takedowns over copyright claims are a nightmare for developers | AppleInsiderApple's quick App Store takedowns over copyright claims are a nightmare for developers
Developers of two media-centric apps say Apple is not playing fair with the App Store, especially when it comes to dealing with copyright law.TV Time and the App Store iconAs the controller of the App Store, Apple has a duty to keep the digital marketplace full of engaging apps that don't break or infringe laws. However, the amount of control Apple has over apps, and its ability to easily dismiss apps over claims of copyright infringement, has irked some developers.For TV Time and Musi, Apple is seemingly too eager to wield the banhammer. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums