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- 11:09 pmHere’s how much faster the M3 Ultra’s GPU is compared to M4 Max
Following the announcement of the new generation Mac Studio this week, the first Geekbench test results with the new M3 Ultra chip have been floating around the web. The difference between the CPU of the M3 Ultra and M4 Max chips isn’t huge, but what about the GPU? A new benchmark test reveals how much faster the M3 Ultra is for graphics processing. more…10:40 pmApple defeats AliveCor bid to block U.S. Apple Watch imports
On Friday, Apple successfully persuaded a U.S. appeals court to sustain its victory over medical device company AliveCor in a patent dispute… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:37 pmBloomberg: Apple could have to scrap new Siri AI features and start over
Earlier today, Apple announced that it is delaying the launch of the “more personalized” version of Siri, which was first announced at WWDC last year. In a statement, the company said it anticipates rolling the features out “in the coming year.” In a new report this afternoon, Bloomberg details the internal turmoil that led to this delay, with Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi reportedly voicing “strong concerns that the features didn’t work properly” in his testing. more…10:23 pmApple Aims to Boost Child Privacy with New Age-Related Controls
Upcoming changes from Apple will give parents greater control over what children with Child Accounts in a Family Sharing group can access while reducing the potential for disclosure of kids’ birthdates or other private data to developers. The company is trying to balance child safety, parental control, and new government age-verification requirements.09:36 pmApple wins patent battle against AliveCor, avoids potential Apple Watch import ban
A federal court has ruled in Apple's favor in the years-long fight against AliveCor, preventing a potential total import ban on the Apple Watch.Apple Watch Afib alertThe ruling came in on Friday. In that ruling, a federal court of appeals invalidated AliveCor's claims that Apple had infringed on its patented information.Apple is understandably pleased. It provided AppleInsider with a statement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:33 pmSix months with Apple Watch Series 10: Fantastic hardware under-utilized
Time flies, and somehow Apple’s last fall launches happened a whole six months ago. That means I’ve been using an Apple Watch Series 10 for half a year. Here’s how the new Watch has measured up in that time, and why its hardware is being held back by software. more…09:20 pmPrice drop: Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac (just $80)
Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac (Home and Business edition), with essential productivity apps Word, Excel and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:04 pmGoogle Maps for iPhone gets sheet & directions redesign, improves reachability
Following Android back in July, Google Maps is now rolling out a sheet-based redesign that replaces most fullscreen UIs in the iPhone app. more…09:02 pmApple’s new MacBook Air line removes the cosmetic problem that recently plagued it
Before Apple introduced the , there was another new color that made headlines for all the wrong reasons. more…08:51 pmM3 Ultra boosts Mac Studio performance by 30%
Discover the impressive performance of the Mac Studio with the Apple M3 Ultra processor, including a significant speed boost over its predecessor. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:32 pmApple Watch Series 10 hits its lowest price ever on Amazon
As of March 7, 2025, the Apple Watch Series 10 has reached an unprecedented milestone: its lowest price ever on Amazon… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:31 pmTwo new Apple products will launch this spring, here’s what’s coming
Apple just wrapped up a big week for new product launches, but there’s more still ahead. Two big Apple products are expected to launch this spring. Here’s what’s coming. more…08:29 pmApple prevails in AliveCor patent case over Apple Watch
Apple and health technology company AliveCor have been embroiled in multiple legal battles for years, including a back-and-forth case with the International Trade Commission. In a decision today, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a previous decision from the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that found the three AliveCor patents at the center of its ITC case to be unpatentable. more…08:13 pmWhen it comes to making Siri smarter, the struggle is real
Apple says the smarter Siri promised at WWDC24 is delayed, confirming previous rumors. We might see promised upgrades "in the coming year." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:10 pmSave up to $70 on Apple's M3 iPad Air (2025) at Amazon
Amazon's M3 iPad Air deals deliver the steepest preorder savings across Apple resellers.Save on Apple's brand-new 2025 iPad Air - Image credit: AppleDespite being announced on March 4, Apple's new M3 iPad Air is already on sale at Amazon, with the e-commerce giant knocking up to $70 off select models. Prices start at $559 for the 128GB 11-inch spec, while the 13-inch 128GB model is on sale for $749 in select colorways.Save on M3 iPad Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:49 pmApple confirms delay of new Apple Intelligence-infused, personalized Siri
Apple has confirmed that it’s delaying the release of a new Apple Intelligence-infused Siri digital assistant, saying the company now expects… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:37 pmWhat's in store for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max this fall
Apple's update to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could bring more than just a camera bump change. Here's what the rumor mill has said could be on the way for the premium models.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could look like: Render source - AppleInsiderApple is expected, as usual, to introduce a new line of iPhones in September, forming part of its usual fall product catalog refresh. For 2025, that will mean the introduction of the iPhone 17 generation.Just like in previous years, expectations are for Apple to bring out multiple models, including a premium Pro tier, consisting of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:16 pmHomeKit Weekly: Making the case for putting an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor in every room | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: Making the case for putting an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor in every room
HomeKit has changed how I interact with many of the rooms in my house. While lighting and cameras tend to have the spotlight for most people as they can easily see the impact, environment monitoring is an equally important factor for me. is a low-cost, simple, yet useful device that can enhance your HomeKit setup significantly. Here’s why you might want to install one in every room. more…07:07 pmWhat happens when you report a spam text?
How can you report a spam text you get on your iPhone, and what happens when you report it? Where does the report go? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:46 pmM4 MacBook Air vs M2 MacBook Air: Going new after two?
Apple’s new is an all-around easy product to recommend to just about anyone. But what about if you already have a recent model and are unsure about upgrading? Here’s how the new M4 MacBook Air stacks up against the M2 MacBook Air. more…