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- Thursday February 20
- 04:42 amThoughts and Observations on Today’s iPhone 16e Announcement
The iPhone 16e is arguably just plain a better phone than the iPhone 15, and I think it’s almost inarguably a better value at $100 less.03:54 amHow to use iPerf3 in Terminal to measure your Mac's network performance
iPerf3 is a network throughput tool used to measure the performance of the network your Mac is using. Here's how to use it in the macOS Terminal app.Use iPerf3 on macOS to test network bandwidth and throughput.iPerf (sometimes simply called "iperf") is a UNIX memory, network throughput, and bandwidth tool first developed at the NCSA of the University of Illinois. iPerf is a fully compatible rewrite of the older Test TCP (ttcp) app originally written at the US Army's Ballistic Research Lab for DARPA in around 1983.There are also modern versions for Windows and Linux. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:31 amMore than a name change: iPhone 16e isn't the iPhone SE 4
Apple didn't simply change the expected iPhone SE 4 name to iPhone 16e — they're distinct product lines and all the data points to a strategy shift.iPhone 16e is here, and it's not the iPhone SEWe should have seen this coming. Every Apple-focused website saw Tim Cook's post on February 13 and assumed that it was an iPhone SE 4 reveal.After all, almost all of the rumors for the last 18 months have called it the iPhone SE 4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:57 amApple Podcasts Connect will go down for up to eight hours next week
Heads up, fellow podcasters. Apple has announced some scheduled downtime for Podcasts Connect next week. more…12:55 amiPhone 16e has a binned version of the A18 chip – but what does that mean?
The new iPhone 16e, which was announced by Apple earlier today, features the A18 chip. In theory, this is the same chip that powers the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. However, as already reported by 9to5Mac, there is a slight difference in the chip inside the iPhone 16e, which suggests that Apple is using a binned chip in the less expensive model. But what exactly does this mean? more…12:05 amiPhone 16e camera seems to lack latest-generation Photographic Styles
With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has completely revamped the Photographic Styles feature – which was first introduced with the iPhone 13. However, despite the new iPhone 16e having almost the same hardware as its more expensive siblings, the device seems to lack the latest-generation Photographic Styles. more…Wednesday February 1911:45 pmSeverance passes Ted Lasso as most popular Apple TV+ series ever
“Severance” outperformed “Ted Lasso” in viewership on Apple TV+, showcasing its immense popularity and dedicated fanbase. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)11:24 pmSteeper price drops hit Apple's M4 & M4 Pro Mac mini
Apple retailers are competing for your business by knocking triple digits off the M4 Pro Mac mini, while the standard M4 model has dropped to $549.Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini is on sale for $1,299.The M4 Pro Mac mini with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is a popular configuration due to its blend of affordability with the performance of the 12-core CPU/16-core GPU chip. Normally $1,399, the retail configuration is on sale for $1,299 at Amazon, B&H and Adorama.Shop M4 Mac mini sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:20 pmApple Intelligence on iPhone is now $200 cheaper — with just two small trade-offs
Want a new iPhone with Apple Intelligence? Before today, that would set you back about $800. After Apple’s latest iPhone announcement, however, the cost to access Apple Intelligence on iPhone is 25% less. There are just two very minor caveats. more…11:00 pm9to5Mac Daily: February 19, 2025 – The all-new iPhone 16e
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…10:30 pmPrice drop: Block ads and data trackers forever with this top-rated service
Snag a lifetime subscription to the AdGuard family plan. The iOS and Mac ad blocker also protects your privacy on Android and PC. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:22 pm‘Severance’ surpasses ‘Ted Lasso’ as Apple TV+’s most watched series
According to Apple, hit series "Severance" has set new all-time Apple TV+ records, launching as the platform’s No.1 series ever… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:21 pm'Severance' tops 'Ted Lasso' as Apple's most-watched series for good reason
"Severance" has officially become the most-watched Apple TV+ series, beating out former champion "Ted Lasso" — but you're probably not surprised."Severance" — image credit: AppleApple can tell when it has a good thing going. While every show it picks up doesn't become a hit, it certainly makes it known when it's found something special."Severence" is no exception. If you've read our site at all in the last two months, you've probably noticed we've covered quite a bit, from a star-studded pop up in New York to the series' surprising jump to Roku for a limited time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:05 pmiPhone 16e looks great, but …
Yes, the iPhone 16e misses out on some features, but one big deficit stands above all the rest: MagSafe magnetic tech. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:51 pmiOS 18.4 release date: Here’s when to expect new features
Apple’s last big software update, iOS 18.3, arrived in late January. Although we’re still waiting for the first iOS 18.4 beta to drop, Apple has already provided a very narrow window for when the public iOS 18.4 version will launch. Here’s what to expect. more…09:32 pmWatch the iPhone 16e introduction in just 30 seconds
If you don’t have twelve minutes to spare, you can watch a recap of the iPhone 16e introduction in just 30 seconds. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:50 pmApple says Severance has become its most popular show ever, overtaking Ted Lasso
The latest Nielsen charts showed that Severance was performing well with audiences, and now we have official confirmation from Apple itself. Via Deadline, Apple TV+ says that Severance has become its most popular show ever, even overtaking its hit comedy Ted Lasso. The service recorded more unique viewers for Severance than any other title in its history, based on viewership in the first month after season two premiered. more…08:34 pmApple may have just solved my biggest iPhone 17 Air worry
Apple’s latest product, the iPhone 16e, has a lot going for it. But for me personally, it’s not the new model I’m most excited about. This fall’s iPhone 17 Air wins that prize, and one key detail of today’s launch has alleviated my biggest concern about that device: battery life. more…08:09 pmApple and Epic Games return to court over App Store order
Next week, two high-ranking Apple executives along with three other senior employees from the company are slated to take the stand… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:07 pmEverything stripped out of iPhone 16 to make the 16e
We compare the new lower-price iPhone 16e to the iPhone 16 to help you make the choice that fits your needs and budget. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)