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- 04:57 pmUpcoming Mac Mini leaks reveal five USB-C ports
Apple has leaked the next-generation Mac mini in a software code change. The uncovered code referred to a Mac mini with five USB-C ports and an Apple chip, something that hasn’t been seen in current models. This corroborates the rumor from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, who claimed that the next iteration will have five USB-C […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:55 pmiOS 18 introduces Affirm loans after Apple Pay later exit
Apple customers in the US can avail of the buy-now, pay-later scheme via a partnership with Affirm. Apple Pay Later was discontinued in June, and a new replacement service has been introduced. Qualifying customers can apply for an Affirm loan in a buy-now-pay-later scheme starting with iPadOS 18 and iOS 18. Affirm officially announced the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:40 pmWSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change ‘key’ features
The ongoing saga of the future of the Apple Card continues today. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Apple is in talks with JPMorgan Chase about taking over the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs. This comes as Goldman’s losses from its consumer business continue to mount, recently surpassing $6 billion. more…04:38 pmApple updates iWork productivity app suite with iOS 18 & macOS Sequoia features
Following the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia to the public, Apple has issued updates to its iWork suite to match, with iPad getting Apple Pencil Pro additions.Pages, Keynote, and Numbers have all received updates. On Monday, Apple released its long-awaited updates to its operating systems, following their WWDC introduction. One day later, and it's brought out updates to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.The iWork updates, appearing in the App Store for iOS and the Mac App Store, aren't as extensive as their operating system counterparts. Indeed, for Pages and Numbers for macOS, the 14.2 update for each lists the update as containing "bug fixes and performance improvements." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:33 pmToday in Apple history: Apple stock smashes through $700 barrier
On September 17, 2012, Apple's stock price smashed through the $700 mark, cementing Cupertino's place as the world's most valuable company. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:28 pmApple Watch Series 10 review roundup: A slimmer Ultra 2
Macworld The new Apple Watch Series 10 has been on sale but doesn’t start shipping to customers until this Friday, September 20. But on Tuesday, the embargo for early reviews was lifted and posted to the web. The initial impression from these reviews is that the Series 10 is yet another solid offering from Apple. Victoria Song at The Verge usually wears an Apple Watch Ultra 2 because of its large display but found that with the Series 10, she doesn’t miss the Ultra 2. “The bottom line is the Series 10 is a sleeker, more wearable Ultra,” according to Song. Song also appreciates the thinner profile: “It fits easily under jacket cuffs, doesn’t catch on the straps at my Pilates class, and doesn’t slide up and down my arm when I run.” Song points out that the new Sleep Apnea detection feature requires a longer time period to test, but she said, “I prefer this to Samsung’s implementation–which only evaluates two night’s worth of sleep data at a time.” Apple Apple Apple Cnet’s Lexy Savvides points out that the “wide-angle OLED makes the display brighter when you look at it from an angle, like when it’s inactive.” Savvides also tested the new voice isolation feature in the noisiest place she could find, and the feature worked great. “It’s reassuring to know that even if you do find yourself using the watch to call from a really loud place, like at a concert or a festival, that the caller on the other end will be able to hear you no problem.” Liz Plosser at Women’s Health is an Apple Watch “super-user” and echos the sentiment that it has the Ultra 2’s “bells and whistles” without the bulk. And thanks to the battery improvements (30 minutes of charging to get to 80 percent; 8 hours of normal use with a 15-minute charge), Plosser now wears the Series 10 overnight. She recommends the silicone bands as the “comfiest ones to sleep in.” Brain Heater at TechCrunch points out that the Series 10 design is “refined, not reinvented. In fact, you might not notice at first glance.” If you want to wear the Series 10 while sleeping, Heater said that, “Apple Watch will never best Oura and other smart rings, but slimming the product down is a step in the right direction.” As far as the health features are concerned, “Apple takes one step forward and one step back,” effectively exchanging the blood oxygen monitor for the sleep apena detection. Apple Apple Apple YouTuber Marques Brownlee thinks the Series 10 is “defintely another incremental upgrade–now you know that’s not necessarily a bad thing.” He recommends the Series 10 for owners of the Series 7 and older. This feels like Apple’s big statement of, ‘This is the Apple Watch,'” said Brownlee, in response to the anticipation of a redesign. Another YouTuber, iJustine, got her hands on both the new watches and tested Series 10 while paddleboarding. She then used the Ultra 2 on a hike and on a scuba dive. She concludes her experience by saying, “I’m so impressed with Apple, how they keep pushing the boundaries further and further the let us as consumers and normal everyday people take our health back into our own hands.” Macworld will have its own review of the Apple Watch Series 10 coming soon. In the meantime, check out out Apple Watch superguide and our guide to all you need to know about watchOS 11.04:15 pmApple regains crown as sole winner of American Satisfaction Index, HP passes Samsung
In 2023, Samsung broke Apple’s 20-year streak of winning first place in the American Customer Satisfaction Index for personal computers by forcing a tie. This year Apple has returned to ruling the category while HP won second, knocking Samsung down a notch. more…04:15 pmApple TV+ lands Emmy awards for ‘Slow Horses’ and ‘The Morning Show’
This week at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Apple TV+ scored wins for acclaimed, hit Apple Originals, with “Slow Horses” making its Emmy… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmKensington Thunderbolt 5 dock speeds through 15,000 MBps data transfers
The Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station offers a range of cutting-edge features to creative professionals. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:47 pmDeals: 15-inch 16GB M3 MacBook Air $300 off, iPad $299, Apple Watch Series 10, Find My gear, Mac keyboards, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 15-inch 16GB M3 MacBook Air $300 off, iPad $299, Apple Watch Series 10, Find My gear, Mac keyboards, more
Today’s best Apple deals feature ongoing pre-order offers on Apple Watch Series 10 and with MagSafe, but we have also spotted particularly notable offers on the latest M3 MacBook Air. The 15-inch models with 16GB of RAM are now $300 off the going rate and land joined by the return of iPad 10 down at $299 with various color options, as well as up to $200 off M4 iPad Pro configs. All of the best deals on iPhone 16 cases also now sit alongside launch discounts on Spigen’s new AirPods 4 cases, some Find My accessories, charging gear, Mac keyboards, and more. Check it all out below. more…03:39 pmiWork updated for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Watch features
Following the official launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on Monday, Apple has begun rolling out updates to its iWork suite of productivity apps. more…03:27 pmDan Ives foresees Apple ‘supercycle’ with new Apple Intelligence-optimized iPhones
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives is optimistic about Apple's future growth, anticipating a "supercycle" of upgrades beginning with the newly… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:23 pmThis portable iPad stand that swivels is only $10
Macworld Having a fun and convenient way to prop up your iPad while you’re working or cooking can be super helpful. So check out this awesome find: This Omoton tablet stand is only $10 right now, half off its usual price and an impulse buy for a cool product. What makes this tablet stand awesome is the fact that it works with just about any model you have. Ranging from the smallest models up to 15.6-inch versions, the Omoton stand works with your favorite iPad just as well as it will with your smartphone. It even works with a portable monitor if you have one of those. The stand rotates 360 degrees, so you can turn it around as needed. And don’t worry, the swivel mechanism is secure enough that your tablet won’t end up taking a tumble. The base is made out of heavier metal, thus preventing wobbling or tipping over. One cool thing about this stand is the fact that it’s actually pretty portable since it is collapsible. Basically, you can just flatten it down, pop it in your backpack, and take it with you no matter where you end up going. If you have $10 to spend today, add this tablet stand to your cart. (To get the full savings, make sure to check the box on the product page for an extra discount at Amazon.) Get yourself a cool stand for your iPadBuy it now at Amazon03:19 pmApple Watch 10 review roundup: More refined than revamped
Our Apple Watch 10 review roundup finds a consensus on a nicely refined wearable that doesn't quite break the mold. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:10 pmThese missing iOS 18 features are coming in iOS 18.1 or later
The newly released iOS 18 has tons of new features to offer. But there are also lots of features it doesn’t include, that are coming later. Apple Intelligence, the new Siri, Apple Mail upgrades, and a whole lot more won’t hit your iPhone until future updates. Here’s everything coming in iOS 18.1 or later. more…02:46 pmiOS 18 features an all-new Photos app, here’s how to customize it
One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 is the all-new Photos app, which has been redesigned from the ground up. Apple says the new Photos design is meant to make it easier than ever to “find and relive special moments.” One of my favorite parts of the new Photos app in iOS 18, however, is that it’s completely customizable. more…02:30 pmHow Apple can improve on the fitness ring [Video]
The fitness tracker market seems to always be changing, and while the watch form factor has dominated the market, there’s a growing interest in more discreet health trackers, like a ring form factor. As someone who is addicted to their Apple Watch, I wanted to find a new and less distracting fitness tracker form factor. So, I decided to give the Amazfit Helio Ring a try to replace my watch. The Helio Ring stands out in this category, offering a compact form factor and impressive functionality for tracking sleep, workouts, and overall health. But, as great as the Helio Ring is, I kept thinking to myself: How would Apple improve upon this form factor? more…02:29 pmThird-party Epic Games Store now available on iPad for EU users
"Fortnite" and other Epic-published games have returned to the iPad — though technically only for those in the European Union.Fortnite returns to iPadOSThis is largely because an update to iPadOS 18 now allows users to download apps from third-party app stores on the iPad. Of course, this is restricted exclusively to the EU as part of Apple's push to comply with regulators.The Epic Game Store for iOS was previously green lit by Apple in early July but only after the publisher complained that Apple shot the app down over issues with the interface. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:24 pmMy picks for the top 10 iOS 18 features available right now
Despite the fact that most Apple Intelligence features are being held back for later, iOS 18 is still a pretty big update as it stands – as our full video run-through shows. Having been using the beta for some time, I’ve highlighted below what I consider to be the top 10 iOS 18 features available today … more…02:16 pmApple seeks to drop its lawsuit against Israeli spyware-maker NSO Group
Apple has requested that a court dismiss its three-year-old lawsuit against NSO Group, a spyware company. The tech giant argues that it… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.