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- 04:25 pmNew Apple TV+ comedy, The Studio, reveals the stress of Hollywood in trailer
Later this month, Apple faces the big challenge of trying to keep TV+ subscribers after Severance ends. One big card up the company’s sleeve? A new comedy coming to Apple TV+ called The Studio, which just dropped its full trailer. more…04:16 pmiPhone 17 Pro Max might get thicker, but for a good reason
A thicker design for the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max might be a price worth paying to be able to use it longer. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:06 pmBild Expo 2025 is happening in New York City in June, here's what you can expect
B&H's world-class creative expo returns to New York City — and best of all, it's free to attend.Image Credit: B&H Photo, Bild ExpoB&H has been committed to supporting audio and visual artists since 1973. In 2023, it held its first Bild Expo to celebrate its 50th anniversary.Now, Bild Expo returns for its second year, inviting creatives to connect across both skill levels and industries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:02 pmApple said to make iPhone 17 Pro Max’ thicker for larger battery
Apple has reportedly increased the thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max to 8.725mm, compared to 8.25mm for the iPhone 16 Pro Max… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmHow Drones Are Shaping Security at the US Southern Border
As drones become a pivotal tool in both security and illicit operations, the skies over the U.S. southern border have turned into a high-tech battleground. Law enforcement agencies and drug cartels are leveraging drone technology for surveillance, smuggling, and counter-surveillance, raising urgent concerns about national security. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.03:55 pmSecurity Bite: Stop typing your sudo password, use Touch ID instead
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. One of the greatest benefits of Touch ID on Mac is rarely having to type your password when making purchases, signing into apps, and, of course, unlocking the device. It might be ancient technology to the iPhone at this point, but it continues to be a default luxury on Mac. If you frequent Terminal, you’ll be glad to know you can also authenticate as administrator with Touch ID for all the sudo goodness with one tap. more…03:55 pmSecurity Bite: Stop typing your sudo password, use Touch ID instead
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. One of the greatest benefits of Touch ID on Mac is rarely having to type your password when making purchases, signing into apps, and, of course, unlocking the device. It might be ancient technology to the iPhone at this point, but it continues to be a default luxury on Mac. If you frequent Terminal, you’ll be glad to know you can also authenticate as administrator with Touch ID for all the sudo goodness with one tap. more…03:51 pmApple One is quickly making its high-end tier harder to resist
Apple One has existed for over five years, and during that time its basic tiered structure hasn’t changed. But due to recent updates, and ones just around the corner, Apple is making its high-end ‘Premier’ tier harder to resist. more…03:13 pmDon’t trust those early Geekbench M3 Ultra benchmarks just yet
Macworld As is customary with all new Apple chips, the first leaked Geekbench benchmarking numbers for the M3 Ultra in the new Mac Studio have arrived. But before you think the numbers are disappointing or proof that Apple is fudging the numbers, let’s put them in context. As reported, the benchmarks for a Mac 15,14 running an M3 Ultra with a 32-core CPU and 256GB of RAM are 3221 (single-core) and 27749 (multi-core). Those are impressive numbers, of course, but comparable to our own numbers for the M4 Max in MacBook Pro, which measured 3804 (single-core) and 25343 (multi-core). We expect the single-core score to be lower since it’s an M3 vs an M4, but the multi-core score should theoretically be a lot higher than an 8 percent gain. The M3 Ultra has 24 performance cores versus just 12 on the M4 Max. While it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison—the M3 and M4 chips are built on different 3nm architecture generations—it’s still surprising to see such low scores. So what’s going on? The simple explanation is that Geekbench 6, which was used to test the Mac here, is not built to handle large CPUs. As explained in a post by ServeTheHome, which tests top-of-the-line PC hardware, “higher-end workstations and even higher-end desktop CPUs run into scaling issues with Geekbench 6.” In particular, Geekbench appears to have issues when there are more than 16 performance cores, which is the case with the M3 Ultra. (Of note, the M2 Ultra had exactly 16 performance cores so didn’t run into the same issue.) In ServeTheHome’s testing of the 64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3995WX, they also got numbers that weren’t indicative of the chip’s actual performance. This wasn’t the case with Geekbench 5, but developer Primate Labs has “shifted to smaller CPUs” with the Geekbench 6 update. It makes sense to focus on phones and mid-range PCs since Geekbench is such a popular tool with consumers. It’s great for iPhones and MacBook Airs, but not so much for $7,000 supercomputers. It’s also worth noting that the M3 Ultra is likely to post its biggest gains on the graphics side. With a 60- or 80-core GPU, the M3 Ultra is likely to blow away the M4 Max in real-world performance tests. We’ll just need to wait a little longer to see those numbers.02:53 pmThese U.S. states allow for Apple Wallet driver’s licenses and IDs
There is support for driver's licenses and digital IDs in Apple Wallet in 10 U.S. states and territories, with 10 more states currently… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:46 pmMacBook Air vs Pro: Which Mac laptop is right for you?
Macworld Apple currently sells two laptop lines: the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. The MacBook Pro comes with a 14-inch or 16-inch display and the MacBook Air has either a 13.6-inch or a 15-inch display. And among those models are an even wider range of specs. In this article, we are concerned with the Mac laptops best suited to average use: home, student, and office work. There are 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by M4 Pro or M4 Max chips that are better suited to pro users and have much higher prices, and they aren’t included here. But if you are thinking your needs might extend a little further on the pro side, you may be interested to read Which MacBook Pro or our guide to all of Apple’s laptops. We’ll be considering the following similarly specced Mac laptops: 13.6-inch MacBook Air, M4 (launched March 2025) 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (launched March 2025) 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 (launched October 2024) For advice about the best MacBook, we also have a buying guide, see: Best MacBook: Which Mac laptop is best? We also offer advice about how much storage, RAM and cores in How much MacBook RAM, SSD, Cores do you need? Off to university? Read our guide to the best MacBook for students. MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro compared Here are the four Mac laptops that have our attention. We will compare design, specs, displays, price and other features below. 1. Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M4, 2025) Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $998 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $998 at Apple The M4 version of the MacBook Air was introduced in March 2025. In addition to the M4 chip, the 2025 model has gained a better video camera, Thunderbolt 5 for dual display support, a new Sky Blue colour, and the M4 models starts at a lower price than the M3 models did. Read: M4 MacBook Air: Everything you need to know for more information. 2. Apple 15-Inch MacBook Air (M4, 2025) Price When Reviewed: $1,199 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $1199 at Apple If you want a bigger display without paying a premium the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is the one to buy. It offers similar specs to the 14-inch MacBook Pro (below) but costs more. For example, a 10-core CPU/10-core GPU M4 MacBook Air with 512GB storage costs $1,399 while the 10-core CPU/10-core GPU M4 MacBook Pro with 512GB storage costs $1,599. There are some compromises to choosing the MacBook Air over the MacBook Pro though, which could mean the Air performs less well on intensive operations. 3. Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $1,599 | $1,799 | $1,999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1399 View Deal $1474 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $1399 at B&H$1474 at Walmart Electronics$1499 at Best BuyNot Available at Amazon View more prices from AmazonAppleApple United States Close × Best Prices Today: Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4, 2024) Retailer Price $1399 View Deal $1474 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The M4 MacBook Pro arrived in October 2024. It has more powerful siblings in the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro, but for those with average requirements, it’s sufficient and better suited to processor intensive operations than the MacBook Air. This is a Mac to choose if you need a little more oomph than the MacBook Air can give but don’t have the money for a MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip. It also has a better quality and brighter display than the MacBook Air. Read our full Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) review MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Design The design of the MacBook Air hasn’t changed since Apple revealed it in June 2022 (aside from a new blue color option added in March 2025). You could have been forgiven for thinking you were looking at a MacBook Pro. Gone is the tapered edge for which the Air was famous, replaced with a more uniform design. The MacBook Air is still thinner–albeit fractionally–but it is also very slightly larger than the old version of the Air, thanks to the bigger screen. Both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro have a notch at the top of the screen as see on some iPhone models. It’s not a bad thing, but some people don’t like notches. The notch conceals the FaceTime camera, which, with the introduction of the M4 MacBook Air, is now the same 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View and 1080p HD video recording on all models. If a 13.6-inch screen isn’t big enough for you, Apple added a 15.3-inch MacBook Air to the lineup in June 2023. This larger model looks identical to the 13.6-inch MacBook Air, and shares (mostly) the same specs, it’s just bigger. 15-inch MacBook Air (left) and 14-inch MacBook Pro (right).Foundry The 14-inch MacBook Pro is a bit chunkier and heavier than the 15-inch MacBook Air due to the fans needed for heat dissipation, while the Air is, unsurprisingly, wider and taller, thanks to the bigger display. Both models have a Touch ID sensor built into the keyboard, and six-speaker arrays (the 13-inch Air only has a four-speaker sound system). The sound on the MacBook Pro is described by Apple as “High Fidelity,” by which we assume Apple is indicating it is superior to the Air. Connectivity for both models is via Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. One difference between these MacBooks is the color choices. There are four color choices for the 13-inch MacBook Air and the 15-inch MacBook Air: Midnight (dark blue), Starlight (gold), Sky Blue and Silver. Apple introduced the Sky Blue option with the M4 MacBook Air and discontinued the Space Gray option (to the dismay of some). The Starlight shade is paler gold, while Midnight is close to black with a dark blue hue. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 offers only Silver and Space Black options. There are four different color options for the MacBook Air.Foundry MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Dimensions The 13-inch MacBook Air is lighter than the 14-inch MacBook Pro, as you’d expect, but the 15-inch MacBook Air is also lighter than the 14-inch MacBook Pro. 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4: 3.4 pounds (1.55 kg) 15-inch MacBook Air, M4: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg) 13-inch MacBook Air, M4: 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) The MacBook Air (bottom) is thinner than the MacBook Pro (top).Apple The 15-inch MacBook Air is the largest of the laptops, but because it’s thinner, it weighs less than the Pro. The 13-inch MacBook Air dimensions aren’t much smaller than those of the 14-inch MacBook Air. 15-inch MacBook Air, M4: 13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches (34.04 x 23.76 x 1.15cm) 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4: 12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 inches (31.26cm x 22.12cm x 1.55cm) 13-inch MacBook Air, M4: 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches (30.41 x 21.5 x 1.13cm) MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Display Here are the specs at a glance: 13-inch MacBook Air M4: 13.6 inches diagonal, 2,560 by 1,664 pixels 14-inch MacBook Pro M4: 14.2 inches diagonal, 3,024 by 1,964 pixels 15-inch MacBook Air M4: 15.3 inches diagonal, 2,880 by 1,864 pixels The MacBook Air has either a 15.3-inch or a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display. The MacBook Pro comes with a superior 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR panel. The screen on the Air is a bit bigger, but the image quality is not as good as the screen on the MacBook Pro–it still looks great, though. The 15-inch Air’s display runs at a resolution of 2,880 by 1,864, while the 13-inch offers 2,560 by 1,664. Both Airs have a maximum brightness of 500 nits, which is half of the Pro’s 1,000 nits in normal use, or a third if you’re running HDR content at a max of 1,600 nits. This is achieved by the Pro display incorporating mini-LEDs rather than the Air’s standard LCD screen. Perhaps the biggest difference though is that the Pro features ProMotion, meaning that the refresh rate tops out at 120Hz, again double that of the Air’s 60Hz refresh rate. This helps keep scrolling and animations smooth and crisp. Any of these displays will be great for everyday use and long hours of work, but the Pro has the edge when it comes to features. With the M4 MacBook Pro, Apple introduced a nano-texture glass option that has a matte-like finish for $150. This option is not available on the MacBook Air, and if you need to cut down the glare from the display, it’s a feature to consider. 15-inch MacBook Air (left) and 14-inch MacBook Pro.Foundry MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Specs All of Apple’s laptops are powered by Apple’s silicon. As of March 2025 the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro run on the same generations of chip: the M4. To learn more about all the Mac processors read our Mac processor comparison. This is how the specs in the various MacBook Air and the 14-inch MacBook Pro standard configurations compare: MacBookPriceCPUGPUMemorySSD13.6-inch MacBook Air, M4 (2025) $999/£99910-core, M48-core, M416GB (up to 32GB)256GB SSD13.6-inch MacBook Air, M4 (2025) $1,199/£1,19910-core, M410-core, M416GB (up to 32GB)512GB SSD13.6-inch MacBook Air, M4 (2025) $1,399/£1,39910-core, M410-core, M416GB (up to 32GB)512GB SSD15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (2025)$1,199/£1,19910-core, M410-core, M416GB (up to 32GB)256GB SSD15-inch MacBook Air, M4(2025)$1,399/£1,39910-core, M410-core, M416GB (up to 32GB)512GB SSD15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (2025)$1,599/£1,59910-core, M410-core, M424GB (up to 32GB)512GB SSD14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 (2024)$1,599/£1,59910-core, M410-core, M416GB (up to 32GB)512GB SSD14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 (2024)$1,799/£1,79910-core, M410-core, M416GB (up to 32GB)1TB SSD14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 (2024)$1,999/£1,99910-core, M410-core, M424GB (up to 32GB)1TB SSDThe specs look similar, but there are factors in the design of the MacBook Pro that will enable the machine to withstand higher power requirements. There are also M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro models that we discuss in our MacBook Pro comparison and our Best MacBook guide. If you glance at the specs above, the closest comparison is between the $1,399/£1,399 15-inch MacBook Air and the $1,599/£1,599 14-inch MacBook Pro. The extra $200/£200 for the MacBook Pro includes a better display, one more Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, an SDXC Card slot, and built-in fans to cool the laptop so it can maintain performance on long tasks. You may or may not need those features. With a smaller budget the entry-level 13.6-inch MacBook Air looks like a good deal at $999/£999. There’s a smaller SSD, and fewer graphics cores, but if you are only going to be writing documents, editing spreadsheets, browsing the web and social media then this will be more than sufficient. There are other factors that can slow down the MacBook Air though. Because the Air is compact and fanless it is less able to manage heat, and therefore may run slower in order to keep cool if you really push it. If it’s power you need then the benchmarks give a clearer picture:02:40 pmBrazil Orders Apple To Allow iOS Sideloading Within 90 Days
A Brazilian judge has ordered Apple to open its iOS platform to alternative app stores within 90 days, according to Valor International. The ruling cited Apple's compliance with similar requirements in the European Union under the Digital Markets Act without showing "significant impact or irreparable harm to its economic model." The case originated from a 2022 complaint by Mercado Livre. Brazil previously issued a 20-day deadline in November for Apple to permit alternative payment options and sideloading, but that injunction was overturned in December. Apple plans to appeal. Read more of this story at Slashdot.02:30 pmToday in Apple history: Macintosh Portrait Display goes large (and vertical)
On March 7, 1989, Apple introduced the Macintosh Portrait Display, an impressive, 15-inch vertical grayscale monitor for desktop publishing. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:15 pmGet ready to groove to DJ King Charles III on Apple Music
For the first time, a reigning monarch guest hosts on Apple Music with the UK's King Charles III and "The King's Music Room Playlist." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:06 pmM4 MacBook Air introduces the most subtle design difference
Apple has introduced a very subtle design change to the that makes it easily identifiable next to M3 and M2 models. more…02:00 pmSeverance: Wavering Lumon loyalist faces demons, finds revelation [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆ | Cult of MacSeverance: Wavering Lumon loyalist faces demons, finds revelation [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★☆
In our "Severance" season 2 episode 8 recap, we find a conflicted Lumon loyalist facing old demons -- and finding a huge plot twist. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:57 pmApple gets local content certificates in Indonesia; more permits still required before sales can resume | Mac Daily NewsApple gets local content certificates in Indonesia; more permits still required before sales can resume
On Friday, an Indonesian industry ministry spokesperson announced that local content certificates have been granted for 20 Apple products… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:32 pmInside Photos — managing images and videos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple's Photos holds every image you make with your phone. Here's everything you need to know to get started using the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.Apple Photos on an iPhoneArguably one of the most highly-used apps on an iPhone or iPad, the Photos app is where all of your photographs and videos get stored. A treasure trove of memories, it is also made to help you manage your visual history, as well as to edit it to perfection.Due to the number of features available, not many people will use the app to its full potential. It can handle everything from adjusting photographs how you want them, to managing collections, and even the synchronization of your content across multiple devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:24 pmiPhone 'batterygate' legal drama isn't quite done yet
The UK's Court of Appeal has rejected Apple's request to dismiss a $1 billion lawsuit over cutting the performance of an iPhone 6 and other models with chemically depleted batteries.An iPhone batteryConsumer rights activist Justin Gutmann filed his case in 2022, through the UK's equivalent of a US class action lawsuit. According to a statement to AppleInsider from Gutmann's legal team, Apple's attempts to get the case dismissed on appeal have now failed."[The UK] Court of Appeal has given the go-ahead for the so-called 'Batterygate' lawsuit — a collective action brought on behalf of millions of UK users, which accuses Apple of intentionally 'throttling' iPhone batteries," says the statement. "Apple will now be forced to defend itself in court, after it tried but failed to get the 853 million pounds [$1.1 billion] claim thrown out." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:19 pmMacBook Air, Mac Studio, iPad Air and more on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple released so many new devices this week that there's barely time for any rumors as we figure out the Mac Studio's specifications and the MacBook Air's new color, on the AppleInsider Podcast.The new MacBook Air and iPad Air— image credit: AppleBy sheer volume, this must have been one of the very busiest weeks for new Apple releases, and yet the company practically downplayed them all. Apart from Tim Cook's teasing tweet, there was no event, no introductory video, and not even any new adverts. Yet for the people who need these devices, the new MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio are strong updates.You just have to wonder what's going on with the Mac Pro, which hasn't seen a refresh, and the base iPad, which has — but without Apple Intelligence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums