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- 04:02 amSupply chain hints at two potential Apple product releases set for 2026
An Apple supplier may have been tapped to build an Apple-designed smart home camera and future health-focused AirPods, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Tapo smart cameras compatible with Apple HomeKitAfter Apple abandoned the decade-long Apple Car project, rumors suggested Apple would increase investments in the smart home and AI. While Apple Intelligence has been released to the public, there has been little evidence of Apple's new commitment to the smart home beyond rumors of a smart monitor.A new supply chain-based rumor from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests an Apple supplier named Goertek has been tapped with orders for two products due in 2026. The first is a smart home camera, and the second is a set of AirPods with more health-focused features. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:24 amHands-on: iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes and features [Video]
iOS 18.2 beta 3 isn’t inundated with tons of user-facing changes like the previous two iOS 18.2 betas, but there are a few interesting changes included. Alongside a new Camera Control setting for iPhone 16 users, the third 18.2 developer beta features a new customizable tab bar for the TV app on iPad, and a much-needed update to the video playback UI in the Photos app. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough for the details. more…01:10 am'Punctuation Is Dead Because the iPhone Keyboard Killed It'
Android Authority's Rita El Khoury argues that the decline in punctuation use and capitalization in social media writing, especially among younger generations, can largely be attributed to the iPhone keyboard. "By hiding the comma and period behind a symbol switch, the iPhone keyboard encourages the biggest grammar fiends to be lazy and skip punctuation," writes El Khoury. She continues: Pundits will say that it's just an extra tap to add a period (double-tap the space bar) or a comma (switch to the characters layout and tap comma), but it's one extra tap too many. When you're firing off replies and messages at a rapid rate, the jarring pause while the keyboard switches to symbols and then switches back to letters is just too annoying, especially if you're doing it multiple times in one message. I hate pausing mid-sentence so much that I will sacrifice a comma at the altar of speed. [...] The real problem, at the end of the day, is that iPhones -- not Android phones -- are popular among Gen Z buyers, especially in the US -- a market with a huge online presence and influence. Add that most smartphone users tend to stick to default apps on their phones, so most of them end up with the default iPhone keyboard instead of looking at better (albeit often even slower) alternatives. And it's that same keyboard that's encouraging them to be lazy instead of making it easier to add punctuation. So yes, I blame the iPhone for killing the period and slaughtering the comma, and I think both of those are great offenders in the death of the capital letter. But trends are cyclical, and if the cassette player can make a comeback, so can the comma. Who knows, maybe in a year or two, writing like a five-year-old will be passe, too, and it'll be trendy to use proper grammar again. Read more of this story at Slashdot.12:45 amAn iPhone 14 Pro prototype reveals the humble beginnings of Apple's Project Bongo
A newly-discovered iPhone 14 Pro prototype features one of the earliest known incarnations of Apple's scrapped haptic button project.An iPhone 14 Pro featuring Apple's Bongo design was recently discovered.Back in July of 2024, AppleInsider published exclusive imagery of a prototype iPhone 15 Pro Max equipped with Apple's long-rumored haptic buttons. Developed under the codename Project Bongo, the haptic buttons were supposed to make their debut in 2023 but never ended up on mass-production units. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:29 amSignal is making it easier for users to join group calls with custom links
The popular encrypted messaging platform Signal announced on Monday some new features coming to its users. With the update, it’s now easier to join group calls using custom links, so read on as we detail what’s new in Signal. more…Monday November 1111:17 pmiOS 18.2 fixes one of the most annoying aspects of the new Photos app
Apple introduced a brand new interface to its Photos app with iOS 18, which for years had looked pretty much the same. Unsurprisingly, while some users liked the update, others are still reluctant to approve the new app. But there was one very annoying aspect of the new Photos app that Apple is finally fixing with iOS 18.2. more…11:10 pmApple Will Let You Share AirTag Locations With a Link
With iOS 18.2, Apple will allow you to share the location of a lost AirTag with other people and with more than 15 different airlines. The Verge reports: When using the feature, you can generate a Share Item Location link within the Find My app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Once you share the link with someone, they can click on it to view an interactive map with the location of your lost item. Apple will update the website automatically when the lost item moves, and it will also display a timestamp when it moved last. Apple will turn off the feature once you find your lost item. You can also manually stop sharing the location of an AirTag at any time, or the link will "automatically expire after seven days." [...] As part of the rollout, Apple is partnering with over 15 airlines, including Delta, United, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air Canada, and more. All of these airlines will be able to "privately and securely" accept links to lost items, as "access to each link will be limited to a small number of people, and recipients will be required to authenticate in order to view the link through either their Apple Account or partner email address." This feature will be available to airlines in the "coming months." Additionally, SITA, a baggage tracing solution, will also implement Share Item Location into its luggage tracker. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:54 pmNew in iOS 18.2 developer beta 3: Changes to Apple Intelligence, video playback, and more | AppleInsiderNew in iOS 18.2 developer beta 3: Changes to Apple Intelligence, video playback, and more
The third developer beta of iOS 18.2 is now available for all compatible iPhone models, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the update.iOS 18.2 developer beta 3 introduces enhancements to existing features.On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.2 developer beta 3, with build number 22C5131e, up from the previous 22C5125e. While the update is compatible with devices as old as the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, the software includes a variety of Apple Intelligence features that only work on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 range.The iOS 18.2 update introduces support for Image Playground, Genmoji, Visual Intelligence, and ChatGPT integration via Siri. There's also a new FindMy feature that helps users locate lost luggage or AirTags. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:41 pmPrice drop: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $17.97
Don't get stuck using an old version of Windows. Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro with this limited-time sale from Cult of Mac Deals. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:22 pmQualcomm’s ‘AI-First’ Vision for the Future of Smart Devices
Snapdragon Elite technology is advancing raw performance and enriching the user experience by adding thoughtful, adaptive features that make devices more intelligent, personal, and responsive. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.10:21 pmFind lost luggage by sharing your AirTag location with your airline
Find out how AirTag and the new Share Item Location feature can help you recover lost luggage securely and (hopefully) easily. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:14 pmOpenAI and others seek new path to smarter AI as current methods hit hurdles
Artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI are facing significant challenges in developing larger language models. To overcome… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:03 pmHere’s a look at a rare iPhone 14 Pro prototype with a haptic volume button
We’re already in the , but taking a look at old Apple prototypes is always interesting as we can see details that the company scrapped during the development process. Now a rare iPhone 14 Pro prototype gives us a closer look at what the rumored haptic volume button might look like. more…09:48 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 11, 2024 – M4 Mac mini tidbits, iPhone 17 Air 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. more…09:33 pmiOS 18.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new
Apple released iOS 18.2 beta 3 to developers today. It’s not as dramatic of an update as the first two betas, but there are a couple of changes worth pointing out. more…09:26 pmElevate your collection with Apple Music's luxurious 100 best albums book
Apple Musicis turning its "100 Best Albums" list into a luxurious collectible book, bringing iconic records from the screen to your shelf.Apple Music: 100 Best Albums. Image credit: AssoulineEarlier in 2024, Apple launched its "100 Best Albums" list directly in the Apple Music app, sparking plenty of lively debates among fans. Now, the company is releasing the list in a different medium.The Apple Music: 100 Best Albums book is a heavyweight in more ways than one. It weighs 8 pounds and has luxurious touches like a linen cover, gold page edges, and an acrylic slipcase. Each copy is hand-numbered, making it a unique piece of music history. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:04 pmiOS 18.2 beta 3 adds new ‘Require Screen On’ toggle for Camera Control
iOS 18.2 beta 3 adds another new toggle for personalizing the iPhone 16’s Camera Control. Now, you can open the Camera app with a single press of the Camera Control even if your display is off. more…08:49 pmPitaka’s new iPad mini folio folds into 4 viewing angles
Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 for iPad mini is a stylish and protective choice for the sixth and seventh generations of Apple's smallest tablet. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:46 pmApple releases new firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple has once again released new firmware updates for its AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models. This latest update follows a series… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:46 pmiOS 18.1 added a new ‘Inactivity Reboot’ security feature for iPhone
Last week, a report from 404 Media highlighted concerns from law enforcement officials about iPhones rebooting automatically rebooting themselves. While law enforcement officials had erroneously speculated that iPhones were secretly communicating with each other to reboot, that’s not actually the case. Instead, Apple added a new security feature in iOS 18.1 that forces iPhones to reboot after a period of inactivity. more…