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- 05:13 amiPhone’s car key could soon work with Audi and Volvo vehicles
Select Audi, Volvo, and Polestar vehicles could soon gain support for iPhone's car key for remote or passive unlock and start. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:04 amHow to use Mission Control on Mac to enhance your productivity
Juggling multiple apps and windows can feel chaotic, but macOS Mission Control brings order to the madness, giving you a clear, organized view of all your open apps, desktops, and full-screen windows.Managing multiple windows, apps, and desktops on a Mac can be overwhelming, particularly for users who frequently multitask. Jumping from one window to another, minimizing apps, and navigating between different tasks can lead to confusion and wasted time.To tackle this, macOS offers a feature called Mission Control, which serves as a one-stop tool for organizing your open windows, full-screen apps, and multiple desktops, also known as Spaces. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsMonday October 1410:30 pmApple Could Release $2,000 'Apple Vision' Headset Next Year
Apple is working on a more affordable $2,000 "Apple Vision" spatial computing headset that could be launched as early as next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. MacRumors reports: The new headset would be a lower-end counterpart to the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro, which was released in February. Apple reportedly expects this more affordable model to sell at least twice as many units as the Vision Pro, though "that's not saying much," adds Gurman. Apple will struggle to hit 500,000 Vision Pro sales this year, according to market tracker IDC. To achieve the lower price point, the Apple Vision would likely use a less powerful processor and cheaper materials than aluminum and glass. The device is also expected to omit certain inessential features, such as the EyeSight display that shows the user's eyes on the outside of the headset. Apple could also use larger, lower resolution displays for the more affordable version of the Vision Pro headset, according to previous reports. Gurman also notes that Apple is working on a second-generation Vision Pro, slated for release in 2026, and a separate smart glasses device to accompany the Vision headsets. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:01 pmNew passkey specifications will let users import and export them
Passkeys were introduced two years ago, and they replace traditional passwords with more secure authentication using a security key or biometrics. To make the technology even better, the FIDO Alliance published on Monday new specifications for passkeys, which ensure a way to let users import and export them. more…09:19 pmLook up laundry tag and car dashboard symbols with your iPhone camera
You can figure out the meanings of those tiny, cryptic laundry symbols and car dashboard icons with your iPhone camera. Just snap a photo. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:10 pmThis $16 keychain charger keeps your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods juiced anywhere
Keep your beloved iPhone and Apple Watch juiced up anywhere with this 2-in-1 wireless keychain charger, on sale now for just $15.19. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:10 pmThis $16 keychain charger keeps your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods juiced anywhere
Keep your beloved iPhone and Apple Watch juiced up anywhere with this 2-in-1 wireless keychain charger, on sale now for just $15.19. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:58 pmNew in iOS 18.1 developer beta 7: Translucent Clock widgets and under-the-hood enhancements | AppleInsiderNew in iOS 18.1 developer beta 7: Translucent Clock widgets and under-the-hood enhancements
The seventh developer beta of iOS 18.1 has arrived and can now be installed on all compatible iPhone models. Here's everything you need to know about the release and the improvements it contains.iOS 18.1 beta 7 makes the Clock widget translucent rather than black and white.On Monday, Apple officially rolled out iOS 18.1 developer beta 7, with the build number 22B5075a. This comes following the release of developer beta 6 a week earlier, which bore the build number 22B5069a.The sixth developer beta provided users with additional Control Center toggles and contained certain visual enhancements such as new splash screens. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:44 pmWatch Steve Jobs unveil a PS1 emulator for the Mac years before the App Store drama
For years, Apple prevented developers from launching console game emulators on the App Store, but that changed earlier this year amid antitrust investigations in the EU. Interestingly, years before all this App Store drama, Steve Jobs once proudly unveiled a PlayStation emulator for the Mac at one of Apple’s events. more…08:42 pmHands on: Clicks Keyboard for iPhone 16 Pro – Rebuilt on customer feedback
Clicks Keyboard for iPhone is back, and they’re pushing all the right buttons—literally. I had the chance to get hands-on with the latest model, and it’s clear that Clicks has done their homework. From ergonomics to extra features, here’s everything that stood out in my first look with their version 2 product. more…08:35 pmBest Buy selling exclusive black & gold Beats Studio Pro headphones
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre is offering a new black and gold color option for Beats Studio Pro exclusively at Best Buy — now $100 off.Beats Studio Pro in black and goldThe upgraded Beat Studio Pro was released in July 2023 with a proprietary Beats chipset that enables features across iOS and Android. The over-ear headphones are regularly available in four colors, but a new one has arrived.The Beats Studio Pro are now available in black and gold exclusively at Best Buy. The headphones are black everywhere except the headband cushion and accents. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:26 pmApple smart glasses and AirPods with cameras could launch in 2027
Apple is considering launching smart glasses to compete with Meta Ray-Bans, as well as new AirPods with cameras in 2027… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:42 pmApple Car Key to unlock Volvo, Audi, Polestar vehicles soon
Apple Car Key will soon expand to support cars from more manufacturers, with code references indicating three vehicle producers will join the roster.Apple Car Key on an iPhone unlocking a car. [Apple]The Car Key feature has allowed iPhone owners to open and start their cars using their mobile devices for a while. In a new code discovery, it seems that cars from three more companies will soon support Apple's Car Key system.Back-end code powering the Wallet app for the iPhone has been updated to include references to Volvo, Polestar, and Audi, reports MacRumors. The existence of the references doesn't necessarily mean support is imminent, but it does confirm that it is being worked on by Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:51 pmApple Car Key feature expanding to three new brands soon
Apple’s Car Key feature is expanding soon to three new brands, according to a new report. The feature will soon allegedly be supported on select cars from Polestar, Volvo, and Audio, based on recent code discoveries. more…06:43 pmAppBITS: FileUtils Turbocharges the Finder
If you want more from the Finder, check out FileUtils. It offers options for immediate and secure deletion of files, support for more compression formats, more powerful batch renaming, file checksums, and more path formats.06:25 pmToday in Apple history: Tim Cook becomes Apple’s chief operating officer
On October 14, 2005, Tim Cook was announced as Apple's new Chief Operating Officer, continuing his upward climb through the ranks. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:00 pmMagSafe Monday: Is Apple’s new fast charging cable the best MagSafe charger?
I’ve owned Apple’s original MagSafe charger for many years at this point, and for all of Apple’s faults with cable builds over the years, it’s held up really well. There’s been zero fraying or stripping. I suspect a lot of this is the very nature of how you connect MagSafe to a device versus plugging in a cable, but the proof is in the pudding. Apple finally upgraded the cable to support faster charging, so let’s take a look at . more…05:41 pmPSA: Instagram and Facebook are currently down for many people
If you’re having issues accessing Meta services, you’re not alone. Both Instagram and Facebook appear to be experiencing widespread outages. Threads is also impacted by the outage. Going to Instagram’s website currently shows an error message: Sorry, something went wrong. We’re working on getting this fixed as soon as we can. more…05:21 pmFifth watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1 developer betas are out now
The fifth developer builds of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1 are out now, as Apple prepares for its next operating system update releases.watchOS 11 introduces better cycle tracking, more customizable Activity Rings, and more personalization. Apple has divided its usual beta test cycle into two distinct groups, and has occasionally released them separately. This has been caused by the early beta testing of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, to hammer out issues with Apple Intelligence.Since those three have been in testing far earlier, the beta is split into two groups, with Apple Intelligence-infused builds separate from others that don't have it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:16 pmSeventh iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 betas land as public release nears
The testing of Apple Intelligence rolls on as an expected release nears, with seventh developer builds of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 now available.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The seventh developer betas of iOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1 arrive after the sixth respective builds, as well as the fourth builds of visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1, which arrived on October 7.The difference in build counts is due to Apple beta testing tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 at the same time as the Apple Intelligence-infused iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. It had two iOS, iPadOS, and macOS beta tracks, covering the 18 and 18.1 versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums