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- 06:38 pmDeepSeek gaining popularity because it is on par with GPT 4o
China made a new AI Chatbot named DeepSeek which skyrocketed to number one in rankings on the free charts of the Apple App Store in various countries, with the U.S. included, and this raises concerns about the leadership Silicon Valley is regarded in the development of AI. The app gained popularity just a week after […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:36 pmSpecific instructions for AirPods firmware updates now provided by Apple
Apple has now provided information on how to install firmware updates for AirPods. Previously, whenever a new firmware was available, limited notes were given by Apple on how to prompt the update, but that changes today. The support page for AirPods firmware has been updated with detailed instructions. The information is still the same as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:32 pmYou too can revolt against your bosses with this new 'Severance' book
Apple TV+ hit drama "Severance" has pulled another elaborate stunt with the partial release of the book, "The You You Are," as featured and taken far too seriously in the show.Cover of "The You You Are"It's had Tim Cook deciding to quit Apple for Lumon Industries, it's had a pop-up set at Grand Central Terminal. It's had a free tell-all book, and the "Severance" company has also had — and continues to maintain — a deeply disturbing page on LinkedIn.That LinkedIn page is on the latest stunt, too, with a post of "utmost concern" about how chapters of Dr Ricken Lazlo Hale, PhD's book has been released. "The You You Are" is a profound book — or at least it is shown to be that in the drama. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:26 pmApple files emergency motion asking court to halt Google search monopoly case
Apple has filed an emergency motion to halt the upcoming remedies trial by the Justice Department against Google, seeking a more… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:04 pmDespite iPhone Decline, Apple’s Q1 2025 Sets Revenue Records
Apple again set revenue records in its first-quarter fiscal results, with Services posting the largest increases once more. Mac and iPad sales rebounded, while revenues for both Wearables and iPhone declined, although very slightly, compared to last year’s quarterly results.05:58 pmSnag an M3 Pro or Max MacBook Pro for up to $1,200 off
Here's your chance to get huge deals on M3 MacBook Pro models -- M3 Pro and Max chips and great specs -- at B&H Photo. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:56 pmHere’s everything Apple TV+ has coming in February
Apple TV+ kicked off 2025 with two big returning series—Severance and Mythic Quest—that will continue airing new episodes throughout February. But the streamer also has a varied lineup of fresh debuts coming in the month ahead. Highlights include the Anya Taylor-Joy movie The Gorge, medical drama Berlin ER, a new season of Surface, a sports docu-series, new children’s show, and more. Here’s everything coming to Apple TV+ in February. more…05:49 pmApple shares a secret MacBook tip that power users will love
Macworld Apple M-series MacBooks turn on automatically when you open the laptop or plug in the power adapter. It sort of makes sense, right? If you’re opening your MacBook, you’re probably going to use it, so it should turn on. (As for plugging it in, I’m unsure what the thinking is by Apple to have the MacBook automatically turn on.) However, what if you want to be able to open it or plug it in without it turning on? With macOS Sequoia, you can now adjust your MacBook so it does not turn on when you open it or plug in the adapter. To change this setting, you need to enter commands through the Terminal app, which is located in Applications > Utilities. After launching Terminal, enter one of these commands: If you want to open the MacBook or connect to power with the laptop turning on type the following: sudo nvram BootPreference=%00 To stop the MacBook from turning on only when opening it, type the following: sudo nvram BootPreference=%01 To stop the MacBook from turning on when only connecting to power, type the following: sudo nvram BootPreference=%02 After typing the command, press the Return key. You’ll need to enter your password; when you do, you will not see it being typed on the screen. Press Return, and you’re set. If you want to reset the feature and want to have your MacBook turn on when you open it or plug it in, launch Terminal and enter sudo nvram -d BootPreference and then press the Return key. Your Mac will then return to the default function of turning on when you open the lid. For more on using your MacBook with an external display, here’s how to stop your MacBook from sleeping when the lid is closed.05:43 pmApple hits back at judge with demand for Google search dominance trial delay
Having been denied full inclusion at the forthcoming trial to determine Google's future, Apple has filed a motion to delay the whole proceedings.In 2022, Alphabet paid Apple $20 billionIt was formally and legally decided in August 2024 that Google and its Alphabet parent company, represent a search and advertising monopoly. What Apple wants and has previously been denied, is a seat at a trial determining what steps Google must take next.Apple had asked to be a participant in this remedy trial specifically because of its annual $20 billion contract with Google. But it asked by filing a motion on December 23, 2024, and Judge Amit Metha has ruled Apple's motion was simply too late. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:24 pmForget the Studio Display and get this 27-inch 4K Alogic Clarity for half the price
Macworld We love the Apple’s Studio Display, but it’s way too expensive. But, if you want a great alternative that won’t cost you nearly as much. The Alogic Clarity 4K monitor is 20% off, so you can get it for $800 right now. This is a 27-inch IPS monitor with a solid 4K resolution that looks gorgeous. That, of course, is important because if you’re going to bring a monitor into your Apple-friendly home, it needs to be at least as stylish as the Studio Display is. We reviewed the Alogic Clarity monitor and were impressed enough to give it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award. “It will appeal to Mac users with its Apple looks and is even, in some ways, a superior monitor to Apple’s own Studio Display, although its 4K resolution isn’t quite as sharp as Apple’s 5K screen,” we wrote. This monitor excels at color accuracy, brightness, and 3000:1 contrast levels. The fact that it also has a built-in webcam makes this a one-stop shop for everyone who sometimes needs to join FaceTime or Zoom calls, and there’s also a super handy hub you can use that features HDMI, DisplayPort, and various USB-A ports. Furthermore, you can adjust the monitor’s height, tilt it, and swivel it however you see fit—features that vost hundreds more on the standard Studio Display. So rather than paying $1,600 or more on the Apple Studio Display, save a bundle and get one of these Clarity Pro 27″ monitors for $800 over at Alogic instead.. Buy now at Alogic05:01 pmApple CEO Cook sees ‘a lot of innovation’ ahead for iPhone
On Thursday, during Apple's quarterly earnings call for the first fiscal quarter of 2025, CEO Tim Cook expressed a particularly optimistic view… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmB&H is blowing out M3 MacBook Pros at up to $1,200 off
B&H's blowout MacBook Pro sale features a variety of deals on M3 Pro and M3 Max models, with prices as low as $1,599.Save up to $1,200 on MacBooks - Image credit: AppleMany of the deals end today and B&H's online checkout closes at sundown Eastern Time tonight. So if you see a discounted config that catches your eye, you may want to snap it up right away. You can also check out our Mac Price Guide to compare prices on these closeout configs against Apple's current M4 models.Shop the blowout deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:51 pmApple seeks delay in Google search case so it won’t ‘suffer irreparable harm’
Google’s $20 billion per year search deal with Apple was ruled last summer to violate antitrust law. Though Apple isn’t a defendant in the case, its outcome could have a big impact on the company. As a result, Apple has just asked for a stay on proceedings. more…04:45 pmDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 Cell best price ever, M4 MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone/iPad cases, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Apple Watch Series 10 Cell best price ever, M4 MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone/iPad cases, more
Your Friday edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with a fresh batch of discounts to save you some cash. Firstly, we just caught the very best Amazon price ever on the Jet Black and silver Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cell models at $80 off, alongside ongoing Black Friday pricing on the rest of them from $329. From there, we move over to the new M4 Pro MacBook Pro – the 16-inchers with 24GB of RAM are now $250 off the going rate – as well as some official Apple iPad cases – a rare return low on the M2 iPad Air Folio and the M4 iPad Magic Keyboard. We also have some rare Valentine’s Day deals on the super popular metal Arc Pulse Bumper iPhone cases. All of that and more awaits down below. more…04:30 pmToday in Apple history: Mac clone-maker closes shop
On January 31, 1998, Power Computing shut down for good, bringing an ignominious end to the formerly high-flying maker of Mac clones. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:28 pmLong-range tracking, and more: What to expect from the rumored 2025 AirTag update
Apple's AirTag location tracking device is over three years old, and it is rumored to get a refresh soon. Here's what to expect from the AirTag in 2025.Apple's AirTagSince its launch, Apple's AirTag has proven itself to be a very useful item. Reports have repeatedly surfaced of owners tracking down stolen property, and even finding where their airport luggage has disappeared to, thanks to the cheap white disc.While there's not much that can realistically change, there's still an opportunity for Apple to refine the extremely useful item. Here's what rumors say could be updated on the second-generation model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:15 pmNew CalDigit hub sports more Thunderbolt 5 ports than any rival
CalDigit Element 5 Hub includes four Thunderbolt 5 ports, putting it ahead of all directly competing hubs. Plus it offers additional ports. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:57 pmVision Pro keeps making the health care cut for surgery and other uses
Health care professionals discuss using Apple Vision Pro for surgery and other medical tasks, as the headset's adoption grows. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:51 pmIf you owned an early-gen Apple Watch, you could be getting $50
Macworld Anyone who owned one of the first few generations of Apple Watch has probably long forgotten about them by now, but here’s a reason to think of them again—Apple might owe you some money. Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit that alleges first-generation Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 Apple Watches “experienced certain issues allegedly related to battery swell.” The plaintiffs claimed the battery could affect other parts of the watch, including the display. As is usually the case with settlements, Apple denies any wrongdoing, disputes the claim that Apple Watch batteries were faulty, and “asserts numerous defenses to the claims in this case.” In a statement to CNET, Apple assured its watches are “safe and reliable,” including the models in the suit. “While we strongly disagree with the claims made against these early generation Apple Watch models, we agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.” Members of the settlement class will receive $20 per watch up to a maximum of $50. However, the suit notes that “if necessary, a pro-rata portion of the Net Settlement Fund less than $20.” That means if lots of people opt in, the payments will be divided accordingly and could decrease. Members of the class should receive a notice with a Notice ID and Confirmation Code to confirm or update payment information anytime before April 10 online through the Payment Selection tab at the Watch Settlement site. If you don’t receive a notice and are unsure whether you are included in the settlement, you can call 844-933-4042 for more information.03:38 pmSecurity Bite: Top macOS threat found riding the DeepSeek wave
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