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- 05:08 pmSome lucky Apple TV 4K users were able to link Netflix with the Apple TV app
Macworld Ah, it’s the weekend, which means you can spend a couple of days binge-watching your favorite shows. (Go outside? Ha!) If you have an Apple TV 4K box, you might find a surprise that makes it easier to access your Netflix account. According to various reports online, Netflix allowed its customers to connect their accounts to the Apple TV app. That means the Netflix shows you’re watching will appear in the Apple TV app’s “Watchlist” section. Earlier this week, some Apple TV 4K owners in the U.S. saw a prompt to connect their Netflix account to the Apple TV app. Now, I said might, because 9to5Mac reports that this option is no longer available. It’s also not clear if the people who were able to connect their Netflix account still had the functionality. The site “someone jumped the gun,” presumably an Apple or Netflix employee, “and this rollout has been cancelled at this time.” Furthermore, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reports that the integration “is probably some sort of bug.” The Apple TV app on the Apple TV 4K box allows access to several other streaming services, such as Disney+ and Amazon Prime, but not Netflix, meaning you always need to launch the app first. With this integration, the Apple TV app becomes a convenient point of entry so you don’t have the hassle of manually switching between apps. It also makes it easier to find your shows, because, admit it, you can never remember the service that the show you’re binging is streaming. Netflix, however, has been a separate app on the Apple TV 4K, not allowing its content to be accessed through the Apple TV app. Could this false start be a sign of a new partnership that will benefit Apple TV users? We hope so.05:02 pmApple Intelligence launch in China key to ‘long awaited growth catalyst’ – Analyst
Wedbush Securities stated in a Friday note that Apple's potential launch of Apple Intelligence in China could be the crucial factor driving… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:01 pmApple’s most affordable iPhone should be a lot more popular thanks to Apple Intelligence | 9 to 5 MacApple’s most affordable iPhone should be a lot more popular thanks to Apple Intelligence
Apple is expected to replace the iPhone SE 3 next week with a new affordably-priced model that has several upgrades. Those upgrades, including Apple Intelligence support, are expected to make the next iPhone much more popular than previous entry-level iPhones. more…04:50 pmAmazing deals on Windows and Office leave you with cash to spend on your Valentine!
Need to really wow your date on Valentine's Day? Save money on software deals on Microsoft Windows and Office at CdkeySales.com. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:46 pmDeals: Most affordable M4 iPad Pro $150 off, new Apple Watch Ultra 2 $159 off, Find My passport holder, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Most affordable M4 iPad Pro $150 off, new Apple Watch Ultra 2 $159 off, Find My passport holder, more
While the AirPods 4 all-time low and AirPods Pro 2 deals roll on, not to mention the $100 price drops on iPad mini 7, we have some seriously notable deals to scope out before you head off into the weekend. Firstly, the most affordable M4 iPad Pro configuration has now returned to the Black Friday all-time low at $150 off alongside up to $200 off 13-inch models. We also spotted one of the best prices ever on the Natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 in brand-new condition at $159 off – this deal likely won’t last long – alongside some of our favorite Satechi accessories at up to 35% off – it’s 3-in-1 Qi2 MagSafe charging stand and its Find My-equipped passport holder. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…04:35 pmGood luck finding the Mac mini in this workstation [Setups]
You'd never guess today's setup features a Mac mini, because it's mounted on the back of a Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K monitor. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:20 pmHow to use SD and microSD memory cards with iPhone
While your iPhone doesn’t have a built-in microSD card reader, adding a plug-in memory card reader is easy. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:07 pmDJI’s February 18 teaser: What’s the next big reveal?
DJI has released a cryptic teaser for an upcoming product launch on February 18, 2025. The tagline “Focus On Every Move” hints at a stabilization-focused device, and rumors are pointing toward the highly anticipated Osmo Mobile 7 (OM 7) smartphone gimbal. more…04:02 pmNetflix Originals now integrated in Apple TV app on Apple TV hardware in America
Apple finally seems to have reached an agreement to integrate Netflix content into the Apple TV app in America… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmApple’s Reminders app has seven power user features worth your attention
Apple’s Reminders app has steadily grown from a basic list tool into a versatile task manager, including with its recent iOS 18 feature upgrades. Here are seven power user features worth checking out. more…03:59 pm9to5Mac Daily: February 14, 2025 – Apple teases product launch for next week
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 Roborock: Roborock takes care of the cleaning, so you can do more of what you love. This February, save $200 on the Saros10 and Saros10R vacuums during the Open Sale—12.5% OFF from February 10th to 16th. Don’t miss out! more…03:55 pmM4 MacBook Air: What the rumors say to expect from the first new Mac of 2025
Apple's M4 MacBook Air may be out as soon as the week of February 17. Here's what to expect from Apple's first Mac release of 2025.MacBook AirWhile it's previously been rumored to be launched any time from January 2025 onwards, it is known that Apple has been testing an M4 MacBook Air ahead of a presumably imminent release. While the iPhone 4 SE may be the major launch for February 2025, the new MacBook Air may debut very soon as well.That would also make it about a year since the last update. March 2024 saw the MacBook Air gain the M3 processor, and various improvements including Wi-Fi 6E and the ability to use two external displays. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:51 pmTwelve South TimePorter review: An elegant wall mount to display your growing collection of Apple Watch bands | AppleInsiderTwelve South TimePorter review: An elegant wall mount to display your growing collection of Apple Watch bands
TimePorter is the easiest way we've found to store your Apple Watch bands with a wall-mounted bar that mimics Apple's minimalist aesthetic.Twelve South TimePorter review: This is the best way to display your Apple Watch bands on the wallIf the TimePorter name sounds familiar, I'd because it isn't the first time Twelve South has used the moniker. It was previously used for a folding box, similar to a large glasses case, that could hold your Apple Watch bands and a spot to mount to your charging puck.While many loved the original TimePorter, Twelve South discontinued the product, freeing up the name years later for this new incarnation. The original product seemed more fitting, but can't argue with how good this product is. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:38 pmApple adds new requirement for migrating purchases between accounts
Earlier this week, Apple made a lot of longtime App Store customers happy. After years of asking for a way to merge Apple accounts, Apple released a tool enabling the ability to move purchases from one Apple account to another Apple account. The only catch? There are a lot of requirements that each account must meet. more…03:29 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Mac window, Apple TV, Apple health study, and iPhone SE
Dave and I have been running into an issue that we both have when we move a Mac Finder window around the screen. Someone out there knows the answer to why this is happening. The Apple TV is now available on Android, so we discuss if that will increase subscriptions to the service. Apple is launching another health study, one of the areas that the company has excelled i n recent years. The iPhone SE update appears to be right around the corner. Follow this podcast Show Notes: The Apple TV app is now available on Android New holistic Apple Health Study launches today in the Research app New Powerbeats Pro 2 What Powerbeats 2 has that AirPods do not Gurman: iPhone SE 4 Coming 'By Next Week,' An Ankle Monitor? No, That’s My Apple Watch Shows and movies we're watching Lioness, Paramount+ Flow QT8: The First Eight, Peacock03:24 pmApple Vision Pro's new NBA 3D games are just the start of something greater
The NBA's 3D tabletop mode for Apple Vision Pro is an early glimpse at how mixed reality could reshape sports, concerts, museums, and education.Apple Vision ProThe update brings a 3D, diorama-style court to the NBA app, giving viewers a miniature, real-time look at the action alongside the standard 2D livestream. While the main broadcast stays the same, the added perspective makes the game feel more immersive.Powered by motion capture technology from NBA arenas, the feature has a slight delay — around half a second — compared to the live feed, according to Upload. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:02 pmApple Intelligence may launch in China as soon as May
Apple is working to launch its Apple Intelligence features in China by mid-2025, a project that involves software modifications and strong… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:15 pmSeverance: Innie Irv’s last words take on new meaning as Mark breaks through [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆ | Cult of MacSeverance: Innie Irv’s last words take on new meaning as Mark breaks through [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆
Our "Severance" season 2 episode 5 recap finds refiners reeling from the loss of Irving B. as outie Scott S. makes a breakthrough. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:00 pmControl your iPhone hands-free with Eye Tracking
Eye tracking is a pretty remarkable and ambitious accessibility feature that lets you control your iPhone entirely with your eyes. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:55 pmLeak ‘reveals’ iPhone 17 Pro’s bizarre redesigned camera module
Macworld With seven months to go before the launch of Apple’s next generation of flagship smartphones (and a new budget iPhone likely to appear long before then), we’re already getting a good idea of what to expect from the iPhone 17. For a start, according to the latest report, we’re pretty sure that Apple is going to drastically change the design of the rear camera module on the Pro models, and in what way. We just don’t know why. The camera module on the Pro iPhones has remained essentially the same (other than a slight size increase from 12 Pro to 13 Pro) for six generations in a row: a square with rounded corners housing a trio of lenses in a familiar triangular configuration. But of late, pundits have formed a shaky consensus that 2025 will be the year when it finally changes in a more noticeable way. Spot the difference.Apple Since around the turn of the year, the main theory has been that the three lenses will instead be arranged in a horizontal line like the Google Pixel 9 Pro, with the camera module switching to a long centered bar stretching across the top of the rear of the phone. But this theory is entirely mistaken, according to the YouTube personality and tech leaker Jon Prosser, who claims in his latest video that the internal layout of the Dynamic Island’s components means this is “not possible. Some may say impossible.” That leaves two options, he argues. Apple could press on with the horizontal configuration, but bring it down lower on the rear of the chassis so it doesn’t clash with the Dynamic Island. Or it could keep the triangular design, which he says was originally conceived to keep out of the way of the notch on the iPhone 11 Pro. But that would mean a seventh generation of design stagnation, which the company is keen to avoid. The current leading solution at Apple Park, according to Prosser, is to keep the triangular arrangement of lenses but expand the module in which they sit so it spans the full width of the phone. This won’t be a thin bar: it will be the same height as the module on the 16 Pro, stretched to roughly twice the width. That’s a big and very noticeable change that will ensure everyone knows you’re using an iPhone 17 Pro. But other than giving your friends serious FOMO and upgrade envy, would this redesigned camera module provide any actual benefits? Perhaps, but Prosser for one can’t see what they are. At the moment it feels like a solution that helps Apple’s marketing department, not iPhone customers. No doubt the September launch event will make the benefits a lot clearer. It’s worth stressing at this point that none of this should be taken as proven fact; these remain theories, albeit ones with coherent reasoning and sources. Plans could change between now and the fall and Prosstradamus could just have got this wrong. He has form. And throwing some cold water on the whole thing is a post from Mark Gurman, who claims Prosser’s renders “appear to be based in a fake late January sketch.” To keep up with the latest news and rumors related to Apple’s late-2025 phone launches, we recommend bookmarking our regularly updated iPhone 17 superguide. And if you can’t wait that long, pick up a bargain on the current range with our roundup of the best iPhone deals.