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- Monday October 14
- 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 Forums05:09 pmApple releases iOS 18.1 beta 7 as public launch nears; more
iOS 18.1 will be released to everyone in just two weeks. In the meantime, beta testing continues. iOS 18.1 beta 7 is now available to developer beta testers, coming just one week after the release of beta 5. more…04:01 pmM4 MacBook Pro stars in a massive leak [The CultCast]
Listen to the latest The CultCast for a glimpse of the near future: M4 MacBook Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:57 pmApple expected to make home hardware ‘a top priority,’ with homeOS-powered smart displays and robotic devices | Mac Daily NewsApple expected to make home hardware ‘a top priority,’ with homeOS-powered smart displays and robotic devices
Apple is poised to make a significant push into the smart home market. Their new strategy involves integrating Apple screens and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:48 pmFoodnoms nutrition tracking app updated with easier recipe importing, photo analysis, more | 9 to 5 MacFoodnoms nutrition tracking app updated with easier recipe importing, photo analysis, more
Foodnoms is a powerful nutrition tracking app we’ve covered multiple times over the years here at 9to5Mac, and it just got a big update. The update, available now on the App Store, adds smarter recipe import from websites, new Control Center widgets, Foodnoms AI enhancements, and more. more…03:45 pmDeals: Apple Pencil Pro best price ever, M3 Pro MacBook $500 off, Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10, MagSafe gear, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Apple Pencil Pro best price ever, M3 Pro MacBook $500 off, Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10, MagSafe gear, more
We are ready to kick the week off with some notable deals on Apple gear and accessories for them, starting with the best price ever on the new Apple Pencil Pro with Find My that has now dropped down to $90 to undercut the fall Prime Day price. That deal joins a new low on Apple Pencil (USB-C), a series of fresh new price drops on Apple Watch Series 10, another shot at $500 off 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 18GB of RAM, and more. We also have offers on Apple’s new 25W MagSafe charger that has now dropped in price again, Twelve South’s height-adjustable HiRise Pro MacBook stand, and Belkin MagSafe stands, among plenty of other accessories. Scope it all out below. more…03:42 pmSave 20% on holiday gifts with this eBay coupon (bonus: 128 Apple products qualify)
Early holiday deals are now widely available in October, and eBay is no exception with its latest coupon. Save on thousands of items, including Apple hardware, with a huge max discount of up to $500 off.Get a jumpstart on holiday shopping with this coupon. [eBay]For less than a week, shoppers can take advantage of 20% off select purchases on eBay.com with promo code SHOPGIFTSEARLY. With the discount capped at a very high $500 off, it's a great way to save on already reduced prices, with thousands of gift ideas to choose from.Save 20% on eBay Continue Reading on AppleInsider03:39 pmHarrison Ford is having a lot of fun acting in hit ‘Shrinking’ series on Apple TV+
Harrison Ford is having a lot of fun acting in the hit Apple TV+ series “Shrinking” which follows a grieving therapist [Jason Segel] who… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:30 pmYou won’t believe which mouse this coder loves (and which he hates) [Setups]
Coding with Magic Mouse? Some might scoff, but this MacBook Pro-wielding developer loves the input device (and hates a popular alternative). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:30 pmYou won’t believe which mouse this coder loves (and which he hates) [Setups]
Coding with Magic Mouse? Some might scoff, but this MacBook Pro-wielding developer loves the input device (and hates a popular alternative). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:19 pmApple stock added to Evercore’s ‘Tactical Outperform’ list
Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani on Sunday added Apple stock to his firm's "tactical outperform" list, saying the company is… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:15 pmHarrowing season 2 ventures outside the Silo [Apple TV+ trailer]
In the new "Silo" season 2 trailer, Juliette bravely ventures outside to uncover the truth about the "deadly" outside world. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:08 pmApple Vision Pro stalls; struggles to attract buyers, developers in first year
Apple’s Vision Pro spatial computer is struggling to attract customers and major software-makers to develop apps for the device… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:52 pmApple preps smart glasses and AirPods with cameras for 2027
Apple reportedly wants to repurpose some of the technology that went into its Vision Pro headset for smart glasses. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:44 pmThe Apple Pencil Pro is $39 Off
The Apple Pencil Pro is an excellent accompaniment to your new iPad Pro. Today, it’s down to just $89.99 from its original price of $130 on Amazon. Touted as a stylus with industry-leading low latency, the Apple Pencil Pro is perfect for just about every use case. Write notes, ideas, and sketches just like you […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:42 pmIndonesia seeks a Temu App Store ban
The government of Indonesia has requested Apple to remove the Temu app from the App Store. Temu is a Chinese retail company specializing in online shopping. Due to its low price of goods, the government thought it would harm small businesses. The request extended to Google as well, pleading with both firms to block the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.