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- Tuesday February 18
- 05:52 pmTikTok returns to App Store
TikTok makes a return on the App Store, allowing iPhone users to install the app again and get updates as well. The decision behind making TikTok available again as of February 13th came when a letter was sent from Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General. The social media platform was removed from the App Store because […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:51 pmSquare Enix shutting down iOS Final Fantasy game
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles on iOS will be shutting down because of a bug during in-app transactions where players cannot gain access to the material bought in the app. This was because of the recent changes that were made to the model of the in-app transaction, leading to Square Enix closing it down and removing […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:50 pmPowerBeats Pro 2 released today
Apple has started taking orders for their PowerBeats Pro 2 this week, which is available to buy face-to-face in their retail stores. Featuring the H2 Chip similar to what the AirPods Pro 2 has, the PowerBeats Pro 2 has active noise cancellation enabled as well as transparency mode. This ANC feature was something that the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:49 pmThe AirPods Max USB-C is $21 Off
Apple’s premium headphones is discounted at a more attractive price range. Today, the AirPods Max with USB-C is down to just $529.99 from its original price of $550 on Amazon. The AirPods Max boasts a new USB-C connection as well as high-end features like Personalized Spatial Audio, pro-level noise cancellation, and high-fidelity audio. The dynamic […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:48 pmHere’s why the new iPhone SE is more important than you might think
Apple is expected to launch a successor to the iPhone SE this week, and a new survey reveals just how important it could be to the company. more…05:45 pmiPhone SE 4 might be renamed
The upcoming iPhone SE model might be having a rebrand when it debuts, according to Mark Gurman. The budget iPhone may not have the same name as its predecessors, which boosts rumors that the SE brand will be renamed. In the latest Power On newsletter, the analyst said that Tim Cook posted about a ‘new […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:44 pmMacBook Pro to have M5 chip first
Apple will be debuting its next-generation M series chip, but it will show up on the MacBook Pro before the iPad Pro. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that the next MacBook Pro will debut this fall, while the iPad Pro will be introduced in 2026. It seems this time the MacBook Pro will have the M5 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:43 pmApple considering ads on Apple Maps
Apple is currently thinking of putting in ads on its Apple Maps app, as per Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Gurman mentioned in 2022 that Apple already had ‘software engineering’ for displaying ads on the navigational app. However, for reasons not known, the Cupertino-based company had decided not to activate it at the time. In recent […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:34 pmNomad beefs up ChargeKey USB-C cable for keychains (and lowers price!)
The newly updated Nomad ChargeKey now puts 240 watts of charging power and fast data transfer speeds on your keychain. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:12 pmSomeone hacked a Windows Phone to ‘run’ iOS
Macworld Remember when there was a Windows Phone? You don’t?! How could you not? I mean, we all had such a good time laughing at it! The handsets were so memorable..there was the…um, you know, the Nokia something something… Well, someone in this big blue marble of a world we live in remembers the Windows Phone. A user on Reddit who goes by OceanDepth95028 had a Windows phone lying around–a Nokia LumiPhone 1020–and hacked it so it runs iOS. And by hacked, we mean that the LumiPhone’s innards were removed and replaced with those from a 3rd-gen iPhone SE. In their Reddit post, OceanDepth95028 details how the iPhone SE innards were placed inside the LumiPhone’s body. The Windows phone was modified to fit the iPhone SE’s display, front camera, rear camera, Touch ID, and SIM slot. The LumiPhone’s headphone jack hole was sealed, and the Lightning port is still accessible. Since it is an actual iPhone SE in a LumiPhone body, the phone “runs” iOS 18.3.1, which is the latest version of iOS. OceanDepth95028 says the phone, which they’ve dubbed “LumiPhone 1020 SE,” works “how it should (except wireless charging and Apple Pay).” We’ve seen plenty of Hackintoshes that were possible back when Apple made Intel-based Macs. Those Intel days are over and now that Apple’s devices run on its own silicon, we don’t see many hacks of Apple OSes running on other hardware. Hardware hacks like the LumiPhone 1020 SE are a kick, though–even if it means a perfectly good iPhone SE was sacrificed in the process.05:10 pmThe iPhone SE 4 has kept us in suspense for too long
Macworld The Apple rumor mill is like the theatre of the absurd at the moment. We’ve been waiting for the iPhone SE 4 for three long years, and Bloomberg leaker Mark Gurman keeps popping up to announce that it’s launching within days… but it never arrives. It’s all rather reminiscent of Samuel Beckett, or of the bar near our office where there’s always free beer. Tomorrow. Undaunted, Gurman promptly repeated his prediction: this week, the new iPhone will definitely arrive. And we’re pretty sure he’s right; after all, the other part of his prediction has already come true. Last Wednesday there was indeed a “smaller” announcement from Apple. In fact we got two: a new health study in the Research app, and the Apple TV app coming to Android and expanding the streaming service’s potential customer base. Neither of these is exactly a big deal, but we were warned. What Gurman probably didn’t have on his radar was that the most successful Apple leaker would turn out to CEO Tim Cook himself. On X/Twitter/Xitter he revealed that a “new member of the family” would arrive on Wednesday, February 19. That sounds a lot like the new iPhone SE, although there are other ways of interpreting the Cupertino oracle. Whatever the new family member turns out to be, we’re eagerly awaiting Wednesday and its announcements. The iPhone SE 4 actually is a big deal, deserving of a party, not just a press release. And not a bunch of undignified speculation about announcements this week, or next week, or a random Tuesday next year. But what can you do? The market always craves the new, and the media (including Macworld!) cannot resist puffing up what is probably a sensible but by no means revolutionary new smartphone into the eighth wonder of the world. However, there are numerous reasons why the iPhone SE 4 will be a highly interesting device for customers and reporters alike. For one thing, since the start of 2025, Apple hasn’t had a budget iPhone on sale in the EU, after updated charging standards forced it to retire the Lightning-based iPhone SE 3 and iPhone 14. An expansion of Apple’s lower-end range is needed as quickly as possible. What’s also interesting is that the iPhone SE 3 will be the last Apple device with a Home button, more than seven years after the iPhone X heralded the era of almost bezel-less iPhones with Face ID. But will customers accustomed to using the Home button finally switch over, or will many not be able to cope with Face ID and the new gestures? We shall see. And last but not least, we’re interested in the wireless technology in the iPhone SE 4 (assuming that all the rumors we’ve heard are true). Almost ten years after Apple started a dispute with chip manufacturer Qualcomm over its licensing fees, the new device is expected to get a proprietary wireless chip. As with other components it’s learned to build for itself, Apple first had to bring the expertise in-house, in this case in the form of Intel’s modem division. But the benefits should be worth it. So we have every reason to look forward to the iPhone SE 4. But why does Apple always have to keep us in suspense?05:02 pmMajor League Soccer kicks off 30th season this weekend on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV | Mac Daily NewsMajor League Soccer kicks off 30th season this weekend on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Major League Soccer kicks off its 30th season this Saturday on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with all 30 teams taking the pitch for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmSign into email, get your photos and more on the iCloud website
You can use the iCloud website to access all of your online Apple services like email and photos from any computer, tablet or phone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:00 pmNomad’s new ChargeKey puts ultra-fast charging and data speeds on your keychain
Nomad makes some of our favorite Apple accessories across charging solutions, Apple Watch bands, and more. Today, the company has released a new version of one of its most convenient charging accessories: the ChargeKey. more…04:45 pmDeals: M4 iPad Pro refurb $400 off, AirTags from $17.50 each, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, M4 iMac, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 iPad Pro refurb $400 off, AirTags from $17.50 each, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, M4 iMac, more
While we are indeed still tracking a series of notable deals on Apple gear in our master Presidents’ Day roundup, there are some additional highlights to scope out this morning. Alongside the $260 price drop on Apple’s 24GB 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro, we also spotted a relatively rare shot at a refurbished M4 iPad Pro at $400 off the going rate – this is the 256GB Wi-Fi + Cell model – as well as a straight up $150 discount on the most affordable M4 iMac. Those offers join Amazon renewed iPhone 15 Pro models at $644 off the original list price, AirTags from $17.50 a pop, and much more. Everything awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…04:35 pmiPhone 17 ‘camera bar’ design will reportedly be missing from one model
Over the last few days we’ve seen a lot of new renders of the upcoming iPhone 17 line. One common design trait: a unique ‘camera bar’ design. But there’s one new model that will reportedly lack this fresh look. more…04:31 pmHere are 10 Apple Watch features I use everyday & you could too
I have been an Apple Watch user since the original Series 0. It’s been awesome to see the evolution of the Apple watch and what it is today. It’s essentially a wellness computer on your wrist that is also an extension of your entire Apple Ecosystem. I wear this thing every day for many reasons, from wanting to close my rings to controlling my smart home to unlocking all my other Apple devices. It makes my life much easier just because its on my wrist. These are 10 features I wanted to share that you could easily implement. more…04:15 pmAction-packed Dope Thief messes with wrong people [Apple TV+ trailer]
The new "Dope Thief" trailer makes the thrilling new Apple TV+ series look like a great gritty crime drama. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:07 pmApple’s M5 chip release will remedy an unpopular M4 decision, per report
Apple’s M4 rollout isn’t yet complete, with the M4 MacBook Air expected to launch soon. But the M5 chip is expected to debut this fall, and when it does, Apple will reportedly remedy an unpopular M4 decision. more…04:02 pmEmburse delivers Apple Pay to customers in the UK
Emburse on Tuesday delivers Apple Pay to UK customers. Cardholders who live in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland can now add… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.