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- 05:48 pmiOS 18.1 beta 5 gives Control Center new connectivity tools
Apple just released iOS 18.1 beta 5, bringing the latest version of Apple Intelligence to the iPhone. Alongside the AI features, iOS 18.1 brings several other enhancements, including some new connectivity tools just added to Control Center. more…05:24 pmiOS 18.1 release date: Here’s when to expect new features
Apple’s next big software update will be iOS 18.1. At the center of the release is Apple Intelligence. The first wave of AI features will arrive with iOS 18.1. Currently, you can download the update in public beta. But its full public release is coming soon. Here’s when to expect iOS 18.1 and its new features to arrive. more…05:16 pmApple releases beta 5 for macOS Sequoia 15.1 plus more new betas
Today Apple released the latest beta update for macOS Sequoia 15.1. Developer beta 5 arrives less than a week after last week’s beta 4 release, and brings the latest updates to Apple Intelligence features. The company also debuted beta 2 for its non-AI platforms, including visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and more. more…05:14 pmApple's fifth round of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 developer betas have arrived | AppleInsiderApple's fifth round of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 developer betas have arrived
Apple is continuing to shake down Apple Intelligence in the developer betas, with fifth builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available alongside second builds of visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. With the iPhone 16 now out, the pressure is on for Apple to deliver Apple Intelligence to end users. In another round of betas, Apple is trying to make sure everyone gets a great experience once the updates officially release and let customers actually play around with the features.The fifth developer betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, as well as the second builds of visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1, arrive after the respective fourth builds and first builds, which Apple introduced on September 17. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:11 pmThe 13-inch M2 iPad Air is $79 Off
Apple’s iPad lineup is becoming more capable than ever, with a chip that can rival laptops in terms of graphical and computing power. Today, the 13-inch M2 iPad Air Wi-Fi 128GB model is down to just $719.99 from its original price of $800 on Amazon. The M2-powered iPad Air is the lightest iPad in the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:09 pmApple releases iOS 18.1 beta 5 as public launch nears
Apple is rolling out iOS 18.1 beta 5 to developers today, as we inch closer toward a public release in October. iOS 18.1 features the first wave of Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users. iOS 18.1 beta 5 comes six days after iOS 18.1 beta 4 was released. more…05:09 pmAirPods Pro 2 appear in refurbished lineup in the US
The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging case is now being sold in refurbished version in the US. The price of the refurbished AirPods Pro 2 with USB case is $209, around $40 less than its brand-new counterpart. Those interested can view the models at the official Apple online store. The AirPods Pro had a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:07 pmUnder display Face ID not arriving for iPhone 17 Pro
Apple may not have an under-display Face ID for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, according to Ross Young. Young shared a post on social media platform X recently, saying that the iPhone 17 Pro will have an under-display Face ID, with a possibility that it will arrive on the iPhone 17 Pro Max model as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:06 pm‘28 Years Later’ film to be shot on iPhone
An upcoming blockbuster movie will be the industry-first to be shot using an iPhone. ‘28 Years Later’ by Danny Boyle is a $75 million film with a horror movie theme. The principal camera to be used is an iPhone 15 Pro Max, with additional equipment such as lens attachments and aluminum cages. It’s believed that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:04 pmApple adds nine Macs to its obsolete devices list
Nine Macs from 2015 and 2016 are now officially classified as obsolete, meaning Apple will not service them — while another three hang on under the label of vintage.The first MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is now obsolete.Just as it does with the HomePod and AirPods, Apple maintains a list of vintage and obsolete Macs. With some exceptions in certain countries, a vintage device is one that Apple stopped selling more than five years ago, and less than seven.The obsolete list, then, is anything it ceased to make and sell seven years ago. There's a significant difference, too, because it's a little hard to find parts for a vintage Mac — and Apple will not touch obsolete ones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:44 pmApple Original Films celebrates U.S. premiere of ‘Wolfs,’ starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney | Mac Daily NewsApple Original Films celebrates U.S. premiere of ‘Wolfs,’ starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney
The highly anticipated action-comedy, “Wolfs,” from filmmaker Jon Watts and starring Brad Pit and George Clooney, premiering in select… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:31 pmPrice drop: Use your iPhone to instantly identify plants with this AI-powered app
The Plantum plant ID app uses your iPhone for fast plant identification by photo. It even offers growing tips for gardeners! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:30 pmApple just added nine Macs to its ‘obsolete products’ list
Apple is expected to debut new M4 Macs in just a few weeks, but today it moved to end support for a variety of older Mac models. Nine Macs have been added to Apple’s ‘obsolete products’ list, and another three have been declared ‘vintage,’ per MacRumors. Here’s what that means. more…04:29 pmCan Jony Ive make the magical AI device everyone will want?
Macworld If you’ve always wanted to wear your Apple Magic Mouse on your lapel, your chance may come soon. A profile of Jony Ive in the New York Times revealed that LoveFrom, the design company Ive founded after leaving Apple, is working with OpenAI to “create a new computing device because the technology could do more for users than traditional software.” The project has funding from Ive, Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective, and private investors. The Times report provides direct confirmation of the partnership. Last year, The Information reported that Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were in early talks about a possible team-up, and the Financial Times reported that SoftBank has put over $1 billion into the project. The Times doesn’t provide any specifics about the “secret” project with the goal of a “computing experience that is less socially disruptive than the iPhone.” In its report last year, the Financial Times said that Ive was interested in a design that did not rely on a display. Whether it has a display or not, the question remains whether a hardware device solely for AI functionality will find a mass audience. We’ve already seen two AI assistants debut and flop, hard: The Rabbit r1, a “pocket companion,” and the wearable Humane AI Pin. Despite both products featuring unique designs, neither was able to gain any momentum after their initial release. Ive’s effort will almost certainly get a ton of attention, but convincing people to buy a new gadget that likely needs its own subscription will be difficult. The problem with convincing the general public that they need a dedicated mobile AI device is that they already have one: their smartphones. While AI companies like OpenAI believe AI can be a specific stand-alone product, Apple’s approach is that AI is the basis of features for a broader product set across its range of existing iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple Intelligence, Apple’s AI feature set for its operating systems, will be rolled out over the next few months, starting the major point-one release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 in October. Jony Ive joined Apple in 1992 and eventually became the company’s Chief Design Officer in 2015. He was the person behind iconic Apple designs for the iMac, iPod, MacBook, and iPhone. Ive left Apple in 2019 and started LoveFrom, a design company whose clients reportedly include Airbnb, Christie’s, Ferrari, and Moncler.04:24 pmFinally a UWB lock, a Matter ice maker, & more smart home gear on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the latest smart home news including the world's first Ultra-Wideband smart lock, a new Matter ice maker, and more.HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore getting into the news, we have an update for next week's episode —ADT CTO Gilles Drieu will be joining to discuss everything smart home. So if you have any questions you'd like answered, be sure to submit them by the end of the week, Friday, September 27, 2024.This week, U-tec released its new Ultraloq model with support for Ultra-Wideband (UWB). While it supports Apple Home, though, it doesn't support the native auto-unlocking feature introduced with iOS 18. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:15 pmGrab Apple's M3 MacBook Pro for $1,199, the lowest price ever
A fresh M3 MacBook Pro price war has erupted between Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and Adorama, delivering prices as low as $1,199.MacBook Pros have dipped to record low prices.Kicking off the sale is the lowest price on record for the standard M3 14-inch MacBook Pro in Silver, which is discounted to $1,199* with promo code APINSIDER. The savings are in the form of the $150 coupon stacked with a $270 instant rebate already in place. This model has Apple's M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, along with 8GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD. Continue Reading on AppleInsider04:12 pm9to5Mac Daily: September 23, 2024 – Apple Intelligence rollout, iPhone 16 repairability | 9 to 5 Mac9to5Mac Daily: September 23, 2024 – Apple Intelligence rollout, iPhone 16 repairability
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by WaterMinder: WaterMinder is the ultimate water tracking tool. It’s ready for iOS 18 with Control Center widgets, new app icons, and more. more…03:50 pmDeals: Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 all-time low with all band options, M4 and M2 iPad models, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 all-time low with all band options, M4 and M2 iPad models, more
Joining a host of our exclusive discounts on the new iPhone 16 cases down below, today’s deals are headlined by new all-time lows on the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2. You’ll find deals waiting on various configurations including the black Trail Loop, black Ocean Band, or dark green Alpine Loop as well as the high-end new Black Titanium Milanese Loop at the best prices yet. From there we move over to iPad, with 2TB 11-inch M4 iPad Pro at a new low joined by 256GB 11-inch M2 iPad Air down at $630 and a host of charging and MagSafe gear too. more…03:43 pmHow to Avoid Sequoia’s Repetitive Screen Recording Permissions Prompts
Despite online criticism that continued through multiple betas of macOS 15 Sequoia, Apple has maintained the monthly permissions prompts for screen recording permissions. Adam Engst explains why these prompts reduce security and are examples of poor interface design before suggesting a way of eliminating them for a period of time.03:41 pmNew Beats Studio Pro in Matte White bring AirPods vibes
Apple released an underwhelming update to AirPods Max last week. But if you’re looking for AirPods vibes in a different pair of over-ear headphones—and at a more affordable price—the new are here just in time. more…