Apple Maps cycling directions expand across UK and Ireland
Apple Maps has quietly expanded its support for cycling in the United Kingdom and Ireland this week. Users are discovering they can now route cycling journeys across the length and the breadth of the country. Apple first launched cycling directions in Maps in late 2020, although at first it was U.S only in a smattering of cities. Support for cycling navigation in the UK has been available for a while, but coverage was patchy … until now. more…

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China to get finally Apple Intelligence as Alibaba deal is confirmed
The rumored collaboration between Apple and Alibaba to get Apple Intelligence in China has now been confirmed, sending Alibaba shares rising to a new high.Craig Federighi launches Apple IntelligenceChina has regulatory rules regarding the use of AI models, with the practical effect that a US company effectively has to find a Chinese partner. It was previously rumored that Apple was in talks with Alibaba, and according to Reuters, that company's chair has now announced the collaboration."They talked to a number of companies in China," Alibaba chair Joseph C. Tsai said at the 2025 World Government Summit in Dubai. "In the end they chose to do business with us." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Any case can protect your iPad. This one protects you when you die
Macworld When the tech world talks about end-of-life, it usually means obsolete devices losing support for repair and security updates. But this end-of-life iPad case isn’t concerned with Genius Bar support—it’s worried about what happens when the user goes to the eternal Apple Store in the sky. Of course, device protection after death isn’t a totally outrageous concern. There are legitimate complaints from bereaved next-of-kin who can’t access their loved one’s devices and online accounts, which means they have no way to shut down profiles or access personal information that’s locked away. But In Case of Death Case is less about securing your digital livelihood than protecting your digital reputation: The case will brick your iPad moments after your heart stops, so your embarrassing secrets will go with you to the grave. We know what you’re thinking, but it’s not a joke. It comes from iPad case maker Zugu, which offers the package for a mere $1,500. You get quite a bit for your money, including a $999 11-inch iPad Pro in space black, a case, a smart ring with pulse detection, a proprietary In Case of Death app, and a catchy slogan, “Peace of mind, so you can rest in peace.” It all works together to track your vitals until, well, there’s nothing to track anymore. Zugu says the ring “continually measures heart rate, heart rate variability, respiration rate, blood oxygen levels, and body temperature” just like an Apple Watch. Meanwhile, the monitoring app on the iPad looks for a gradual reduction in temperature, coupled with a heart rate stoppage.(When there is an immediate cessation of heart rate and a plunge in temperature, the app is smart enough to know that the ring has been removed, since actual death, they argue, delivers a more gradual temperature reduction.) The setup also requires an iPhone, which acts as “the control hub for the app, managing the connection and communications to and from the ring.” That’s not included in the $1,500 price tag. The iPad Pro case is the least important part of Zugu’s In Case of Death Case.Zugu Before we delve into the practical problems with diagnosing death based solely on the readings from one finger on one hand, let’s look at what happens if the app concludes that the user has met the Grim iReaper. During initial installation, the user can choose from several options about what they want the app to do if it determines death. Option one is to “destroy” the default browser and remove it and its history.” However, the app doesn’t actually delete anything. It merely hides the browser from view and disables it from opening. The second option is to erase all the data from the iPad and effectively “brick” the iPad. Though this isn’t exactly true either, since it merely resets the iPad to factory settings. The tablet should still work fine, but the user’s information will be gone. The other options are decidedly less serious. There’s “Rickroll My Loved Ones,” which triggers the iPad to play a never-ending video loop of Rick Astley. The final option is “Tweet My Followers,” which sends the following message: “Going offline permanently, bestie. Literally. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to my obituary #LastPost #NoFilter #NoHeartBeat #RIPme.” Since we’ve established this is not a joke, what about the ability of a single third-party smart ring to reliably determine death? Depending on the option, Zugu CEO Tim Angel said, an incorrect death diagnosis “can be easily reversed.” We also asked whether the existence of iCloud backups would make wiping the iPad irrelevant, at least in terms of preventing the data from being seen, Angel admitted that “it does somewhat undercut the point of wiping the iPad.” But if you outlive the M4 iPad Pro’s own shelf life, you’re out of luck and will need to purchase a whole new kit since there’s no path for upgrading to an M7 down the road. But the In Case of Death Case is a serious project and not a joke, Angel insists. “This product was created for a very specific customer who’s often thought to themselves, ‘When I’m gone, I definitely don’t want anyone seeing what’s on my iPad.’ We’ve seen millions of people post messages like that on social. ‘I’m so embarrassed by my browser history. Hope no one sees it after I’m dead.’”

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Apple opens doors, and allows for purchase transfers between one Apple Account to another
After years of being confined as to which Apple Accounts could access which purchases (even among Family Sharing), Apple may have opened things up a bit. On Tuesday, Apple revealed via a support document that the company had made it possible for users to move their purchased content, such as apps and music, from one […] Source

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Apple adds M4 MacBook Pro, M4 Mac mini to list of available refurbished inventory
If you’re looking to snag an M4 MacBook Pro or an M4 Mac mini at a good price, you’re going to like this. Apple on Wednesday added the MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M4 series chips to its certified refurbished store in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland for the […] Source

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How does print collation in macOS work? We explain
Macworld Collating pages used to be an intensely manual process. A printer–a human being, not a device–would produce many copies of the same pages and workers would collate or gather those into the right order for final assembly, whether to become a book or a stapled stack. Collating via printing software is a lot easier. But it’s also a little murky since the term doesn’t describe an act most of us remain familiar with. In Apple’s Print dialog, the Collation option under Print Handling has a precise meaning when you choose to print two or more copies: print the entire document from start to finish for each copy before starting the next. If you disable Collation, each page is printed the number of times you specified in order from start to finish. If you have a five-page document and print three single-sided copies, here’s how that differs: Collation on: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Collation off: 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 There’s an asterisk required for the Collation order, however: with some printers, outputting pages 1 to 5 in order would result in the wrong order, with 1 on the bottom of a stack and 5 on the top. Apple provides a separate function to handle whether a printer outputs face down or face up: Sheet Order. The three options for Sheet Order are Automatic (the default), Normal, and Reverse. macOS determines face up or face down from the printer driver, so leaving Sheet Order set to Automatic should correctly print collated pages in the order 1 to 5 for face-down printing and 5 to 1 for face-up. With face-down printing, you pick up the stack and turn it over, and the pages are in the correct order; with face-up printing, taking the stack off the printer’s output tray is all that’s needed to see them in the correct order. If your Mac doesn’t correctly collate to your printer, the following more elaborate set of manual options can help you sort out what to pick: Collation on, Sheet Order set to Normal (face down): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Collation on, Sheet Order set to Reverse (face up): 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Collation off, Sheet Order set to Normal (face down): 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 Collation off, Sheet Order set to Reverse (face up): 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 Left: For a face-down printer, pages come out 1 to 5, flip over, and they’re in the right order (Collation on, Sheet Order set to Normal); right: for a face-up printer, pages print 5 to 1 (Collation on, Sheet Order to set to Reverse)Glenn Fleishman If your printer offers two-sided (duplex) printing, Collation will handle that, too. However, if it’s very slow at that task (as my old printer is) or you have a single-sided printer, first print collated with Sheets to Print set to Odd Only, then flip the stack, put it back in with the unprinted side facing the print head, and choose Even Only. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered; we don’t reply to emails, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice.

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Macworld Podcast: Powerbeats, AirPods, and more
Macworld Apple’s smallest products are actually some of the biggest in its lineup. Today’s show discusses the state of Apple’s AirPods lineup, the new Powerbeats Pro 2, and more. Be sure to listen in!  This is episode 921 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.  Watch episode 921 on YouTube Listen to episode 921 on Apple Podcasts

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If your keys are playing hide-and-seek…this tracker helps you win the game
Macworld If your keys seem to have a mind of their own, it’s time to outsmart them. This 2-pack of smart trackers for $34.99 (reg. $69) works with Apple Find My to help you locate your essentials in seconds — whether they’re hiding in the couch cushions or left behind at the coffee shop. Unlike other trackers that require extra accessories, these come with key rings included. Clip them onto your keys, wallet, backpack, or even your pet’s collar, and you’re good to go. The Bluetooth connection syncs effortlessly with your iPhone or iPad, while the Ethos companion app gives you step-by-step directions to track down whatever’s gone missing. Worried about leaving things behind? The customizable alerts will nudge you if you’re about to head out the door without your essentials. And with a long-lasting CR2032 battery, you won’t be replacing it every other week. They’re even splash-resistant with an IP23-waterproof rating, so a little rain won’t slow them down. Stay organized, stress-free, and always one step ahead of your forgetful side — and you won’t have to buy separate key rings like you would with an AirTag.  At $34.99 for two, this set of smart trackers offers an affordable alternative.   Smart Tracker Includes Key Ring – Works with Apple Find My App (2-Pack/Black) – $34.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Pay $20 now, save hundreds this year with half off a Sam’s Club membership
Macworld Hoping for the price of eggs and gas to come down? You may never see the day. So many factors mean our paychecks don’t stretch as far as they used to, but if you want to start saving on essentials immediately, you should get a Sam’s Club membership. You may have thought about it before, but the usual $50 yearly fee might’ve stopped you. Since we know people are trying to save as much money as possible this year, you can save 60% on your first year of Sam’s Club membership right here. The catch? This offer is only for new members or those with memberships that have been expired for more than six months. As a Sam’s Club member, you won’t just save on eggs, but you’ll be able to stock your fridge and pantry with wholesale grocery prices. Members also love browsing home essentials, clothing, electronics, jewelry, appliances, seasonal finds, and so much more. You can also save on travel with Sam’s Club. Your membership unlocks discounts on hotel bookings, car rentals, live events, movies, and more. Honestly, good luck only being a member for a single year. Take advantage of this Sam’s Club membership deal: $20 for your first year (reg. $50).   Sam’s Club 1-Year Membership with Auto-Renew! – $20 See Deal   StackSocial prices subject to change.

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How to import photos using the Image Capture app on Mac
Image Capture is Apple's image acquisition app for grabbing pictures from your camera or scanner. Here's how to use it in a variety of settings.Apple's macOS Image Capture app.While Apple's iPhone, iPad, and the Photos apps in iOS and macOS are the standard for image acquisition and processing today, there's another way to get images into your Mac: Apple's Image Capture app.Image Capture has been around in macOS for decades and it's fairly easy to use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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ShiftCam SnapSeries roundup: a MagSafe photography ecosystem
The ShiftCam SnapSeries lineup has evolved to include a more powerful battery pack, a larger studio light, and a much taller tripod — all connected via MagSafe. Here's how it all fits together.ShiftCam SnapSeries: expand iPhone photography with MagSafeShiftCam offers an increasingly varied range of equipment for content creators and photographers that work from iPhone. When I reviewed the original SnapGrip, I was excited by the prospect of an evolving MagSafe accessory ecosystem, and ShiftCam continues to deliver with the latest SnapSeries products.ShiftCam also offers a lens set for iPhone called LensUltra, which I found to be a strong competitor to other attachable lens options. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is compatible with this set via a new case, so I'll discuss the set alongside SnapSeries here in this roundup. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple is once again advertising on X, more than a year after stopping all ads on the platform
Apple is once again running ads on the social media platform X, after the company previously stopped all advertising on the website due to the presence of objectionable content on it.Apple has seemingly resumed advertising on X.The iPhone maker hasn't marketed its products and services on X, formerly known as Twitter, since November 2023, but all of that seemingly changed on Tuesday. New advertisements have appeared on the website, following a January 2025 report that indicated the company was looking to resume its marketing efforts on X, which turned out to be true.One of the ads recently posted by Apple promotes the privacy features of the Safari web browser, emphasizing that it helps protect users against online trackers. "A browser that's actually private," the advertisement reads. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple TV Finally Comes To Android Phones, Tablets
Apple has released an official Apple TV app for Android phones and tablets that's now available in the Google Play Store. You can download it here. 9to5Google reports: The newest Apple app on Android has a bottom bar with Apple TV+, MLS (Major League Soccer), Downloads for offline viewing, and Search. [...] The video player takes after Apple TV on other platforms, with a portrait mode available. There are convenient shortcuts to activate picture-in-picture, which works inside the app (while browsing) and system-wide, and mute to bring up the system volume bar. Playback is smooth and more stable than other streaming services. At launch, the Apple TV app lacks Casting support and there do not appear to be new episode notifications. If you're already signed into Apple Music, you have to log in again to Apple TV. Another notable aspect is support for Google Play Billing instead of requiring out-of-app sign-up on another device. This applies to both the Google TV app (and Apple Music) today. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Save big on M4 MacBook Pro or Mac mini refurbished by Apple
Refurbished M4 MacBook Pro and M4 Mac mini units in a wide range of configurations can now be purchased at considerable savings from Apple. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple TV app now available to those who settle for Android
The Apple TV app is now available to download from Google Play offering those who settle for Android devices access to hit, award-winning… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple TV is now on Android, so your friends can now watch ‘Severance’ and talk about it
Macworld Let’s say your best buddy–we’ll call him Pietro–uses an Android phone. To each his own, you say. The problem is, Pietro, who doesn’t own a TV and watches shows on his phone (like I said, to each his own) doesn’t subscribe to Apple TV+ because there’s no Android app for that. This means when you excitedly call Pietro after watching the latest episode of Severance that dropped on Friday, you can’t talk about it. Instead, you have to ask him how’s he doing, how the kids are, what he had for dinner, whatever. Ho hum. But today is your (or Pietro’s) lucky day. Apple has released the Apple TV app on Android and it’s now available on the Google Play store. It provides access to all Apple TV+ content, as well as MLS Season Pass. A subscription is required for Apple TV+, which costs $9.99/£9.99 per month; MLS Season Pass is an additional subscription fee, but does not require an Apple TV+ subscription (learn more about MLS Season Pass). Apple TV+ also offers TV shows and movies available to rent or buy but The Verge reports that you cannot access the store from within the Android app. Users on Reddit say that previously purchased shows can’t be accessed, either. The Verge also points out that the Apple TV app for Android is optimized for foldable phones, which Pietro loves to brag about (“Crease? That’s not a crease,” he likes to say). Google’s Dan Seifert posted that the app also has a themeable app icon, picture-in-picture support, as well as offline downloads. So your Android-using buddy really has no excuse for missing out on one of the best shows of the year and a bunch of other great Apple TV+ content. Unless the lack of casting support in the app is a dealbreaker. Then you’re just going to have to go back to chatting about the weather. thrilled to see Apple TV land on Android devices today!it's an excellent Android citizen too:themeable app icon: ✅PIP support: ✅offline downloads: ✅foldable posture support: ✅https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.atve.androidtv.appletv— dan seifert (@dcseifert.bsky.social) 2025-02-12T21:40:07.642227Z

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Apple shares new ad promoting Apple TV+ app for Android
Apple on Wednesday launched an official Apple TV+ app for Android – almost seven years after the platform was launched. To promote the news in style, Apple has just shared a new ad telling the world that Apple TV+ is now on Android. more…

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Surf safe anywhere with a VPN that works on unlimited devices
Get a three-year subscription to Surfshark VPN for $67.19 (reg. $430). It covers unlimited devices on macOS, iOS, Windows, Android and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Telegram adds AI-powered sticker search and improved video player
The popular messaging app has just released another update that brings improvements and some new features. The latest version of Telegram brings an AI-powered sticker search, as well as enhancements to the app’s video player. Read on as we break down everything that’s new in Telegram. more…

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The A17 Pro iPad mini with Apple Intelligence is $100 off right now
Macworld Apple’s newest iPad mini version is the perfect companion with an 8.3-inch screen and support for Apple Intelligence, and it’s even better when it’s on sale. Especially when it’s at all-time low—Amazon is selling the A17 Pro iPad Mini for $399, a savings of $100 off its MSRP and matching the best price we’ve ever seen. When we reviewed the new iPad mini, we gave it a four-star rating, loving the new fast CPU and graphics, as well as the fact that it supports Apple Intelligence. “The iPad mini is still a great tablet, perhaps the best at its size and better than larger, non-Apple tablets,” we concluded. It’s not a huge upgrade from the prior generation other than Apple Intelligence, but if you have an older model or are looking for something smaller, it’s a fantastic option. The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display looks as gorgeous as we’ve become accustomed to from Apple. The colors are vibrant and bright, the details are sharp, and it’s perfect for reading, streaming content, and playing games. This model also now comes with a baseline storage of 128GB, which means you actually get to install a bunch of apps without worrying about space all the time. The A17 Pro iPad Mini A17 Pro works with either the Apple Pencil Pro (on sale for $99) and the USB-C Apple Pencil, so if you have an older model you’ll need to upgrade. Since we’ve never seen the A17 Pro iPad Mini for less, it’s a great time to splurge and get yourself a great versatile tablet. Buy now at Amazon

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