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- 02:00 pmCustomize your iPhone video studio with ShiftCam's SnapSeries SSD & lights
ShiftCam has introduced Planck at CES 2025, the smallest SSD ever made, designed to offer fast, portable storage for iPhone videographers.ShiftCam has introduced PlanckDesigned with durability in mind, Planck is drop-proof and IP65 water-resistant, making it perfect for professionals working in dynamic environments. Its ultra-compact form factor and USB-C compatibility guarantee seamless integration with smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles.Planck, with its 1TB and 2TB capacities, enhances data-intensive projects by combining practicality, speed, and resilience, making it an ideal choice for creatives. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmSchlage just unveiled its new Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, supporting Matter-over-Thread and Ultra Wideband | 9 to 5 MacSchlage just unveiled its new Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, supporting Matter-over-Thread and Ultra Wideband
Today at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Schlage unveiled its new Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, marking the company’s first Ultra Wideband-enabled smart lock, complete with support for Matter-over-Thread. Schlage has consistently been at the forefront of connected home smart locks. In March 2022, it made history as the first company to launch an NFC-assisted Apple Home Keys-enabled smart lock solution, the popular . Now, let’s take a closer look at the features and capabilities of the upcoming Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt. more…01:54 pmiPhone supplier TDK rolls out new batteries to support mobile AI
TDK Corp., a key supplier of iPhone batteries to Apple, will launch an upgraded version of its most advanced battery technology this year… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:54 pmApple’s Shazam Fast Forward predicts 50 breakthrough artists in 2025
We may be just a few days into 2025, but Apple thinks it can already tell which upcoming music artists are set to make a breakthrough this year. The company shared its predictions as the Shazam Fast Forward 2025. Apple looked at the trending artists in the first five days of music Shazammed by users, and had its own music editors review them … more…01:54 pmApple again dominates CES without even showing up
It's not true that Apple has always shunned the Consumer Electronics Show, but in 2025 it is yet again the most dominant company at the event, despite not being there.Apple and CES 2025 logos — image credit: Apple and CESApple's disregard of CES is so well known that it was headline news in 2020 when it was claimed that the company was attending it again. But Apple didn't exhibit anything, didn't launch anything, and it didn't have a stand.It was only there to take a stance instead. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:36 pmHomeKit compatibility now easier to achieve as Apple accepts Matter certification
Ensuring HomeKit compatibility for smart home products is now very much easier to achieve. Apple has agreed to accept Matter certification for all new devices, without requiring additional testing before granting the Works With Apple Home badge. Although it was always the goal that Matter support meant automatic compatibility with HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, and Samsung Smart Things, there was previously a difference between theory and practice … more…01:16 pmA look at Victrola's expanded audio offerings for 2025
Victrola used CES 2025 to expand its audio offerings, including a collection of new turntables and a pair of speakers.Victrola AutomaticAs a regular attendee of CES, Victrola uses the occasion to introduce that year's audio catalog. For 2025, that collection consists of five different turntables and a pair of bookshelf speaker systems.The turntables start with the Victrola Wave, which offers Bluetooth 5.4 support, aptX Adaptive, and aptX HD Auracast broadcast audio. It also has wired connectivity options to go with the wireless versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:05 pmAthom's new Homey Pro mini is a home automation hub at a great price
Athom's new privacy-first home hub gives users plenty of ways to manage their smart homes at a competitive price.Homey Pro miniOn Monday, Athom unveiled its new, budget-friendly home hub, the Homey Pro mini. This compact hub has been designed to offer an exceptionally customizable home hub experience, all while minimizing data sharing with the cloud.Like the original Homey Pro, the Homey Pro mini allows customers to connect directly with more than 1,000 other smart home brands' devices via local and cloud-based API, too. And, out of the box, the Homey Pro mini is compatible with Matter, Thread, Zigbee, and LAN. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:03 pmLutron’s Caséta Smart Shade promises quality and HomeKit compatibility for $399
Lutron has earned a reputation for high-quality HomeKit-compatible window blinds, but with a very hefty price tag. The cost is something the company is seeking to address with the new Caséta Smart Shade. Lutron says that you can expect the quality and performance it is known for, but at a more affordable price tag of $399 for most window sizes … more…01:00 pmQuantum Computing Remains Experimental Despite 2024 Advances: Forrester
Quantum computing made significant strides in 2024, but it's yet to demonstrate a practical advantage over classical digital computers, according to a recent trends report released by Forrester Research. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:36 pmMaking iPhones in India may be about to get cheaper for Apple
Making iPhones in India is a key element of Apple’s efforts to reduce its manufacturing dependence on China, and a new report indicates that the company may be able to cut the cost of doing so. The Indian government is reportedly planning to offer at least $2.7B in support for local manufacturing, which could reduce iPhone production expenses in the country … more…12:15 pmiPhone 17 rumored to return to curved sides with new material blending
A new rumor claims that the iPhone 17 range will feature a redesigned chassis that does away with straight edges.Renders of possible iPhone 17 designs based on previous leaksPrevious rumors have claimed that Apple is returning to aluminum for the iPhone 17 range, although those claims were disputed. Now a further leaker has come forward to claim that there will be a significant redesign that sees Apple going back to smoothly curved edges.According to Fixed-Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo, Apple has developed a new manufacturing process concerning how different materials can be blended together to avoid straight edges. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:11 pmHere are three changes we can expect in the iPhone 17 casing
A pair of reports suggest we can expect to see three changes to the materials Apple uses in the casing of at least some iPhone 17 models. The latest of these concerns the way that the sides of the phone blend in with the rear casing, with a smoother transition promised … more…12:04 pmOWC ThunderBlade X12 offers speedy storage for film production
Other World Computing's CES 2025 offerings include massive storage with the OWC ThunderBlade X12 and connectivity with the OWC Active Optical Cable.OWC ThunderBlade X12The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is a high-capacity, high-bandwidth storage device aimed at video professionals, including digital imaging technicians on film and TV productions. OWC offers it can be used as a production shuttle RAID in a portable size.The aim of the device is that it solves the niche problem of a RAID solution compatible with RAID 5, that handles both massive storage capacities and sustained fast speeds for on-set footage ingestion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:30 amWhy Apple’s bizarre iPhone SE name change actually makes sense
Macworld Major tremors in the iPhone rumorsphere last week, with the news that Apple is planning a name change for the next version of the iPhone SE. Goodbye, iPhone SE; hello, iPhone 16E. Here at Macworld our instinct when we hear reports like this is to respond first with skepticism and second with anger. It’s probably not going to happen, we mutter, and if it does then we’re going to get mad. Why would Apple change a perfectly good and widely recognized brand in favor of one that is unfamiliar and, let’s be honest, quite confusing? Does there really need to be five models in the 16-series iPhone range? And can’t we leave the “incomprehensible series of numbers and letters” branding to the Android side of the aisle? But after the skepticism and the anger comes curiosity. Apple knows its marketing, so there must be some kind of logic here. What’s the rationale? Well, we know that Apple likes its letters to stand for something, even if it’s frequently coy about what that something is. SE stands for Special Edition. (Which, by the by, has always felt a little Orwellian. What’s so special about recycling an old design?) The E in 2002’s eMac stood for Education–quite an easy code to crack, given its initial marketing to students and teachers. The C in iPhone 5c supposedly stood for Color, while the letter S stood variously for Speed (on the iPhone 3GS), Siri (on the iPhone 4s), Security (on the 5s), and Sheesh, Do We Really Have To Keep Coming Up With Words Beginning With S? in the years after until Apple gave up once and for all after the iPhone 11. There are many things this E could stand for, some of them considerably more accurate tags for a budget iPhone than Special Edition. Economy, most obviously. Or Entry Level (unless that would be EL?). After all, the whole point of the exercise is to be cheaper than the iPhone 16, although it would be understandable if Apple chose not to focus on that aspect of the product. Everyone wants a cheap iPhone but no one actually wants a cheap iPhone, if you see what I mean. Excellent, then? Or Effective? By all accounts the next version of the SE–sorry, E–is going to boast a sparkling set of specs and features, with the antiquated Home button design finally a thing of the past and the RAM and processor bumped up in order to support Apple Intelligence. Some pundits even believe the long-gestated Apple 5G modem will make its debut in this product, bringing us improved battery performance and a point of difference, in a positive sense, from the late-2024 phones. The upcoming SE looks so promising, in fact, that it makes sense to create a new branding. Apple needs to mark a separation from the uninspiring 3rd-gen SE, and flag the fact that in tech terms this device is going to have a lot more in common with the iPhone 16. Ironically, the fact that the next SE really is going to be special means Apple can’t call it that any more. The currency was debased by the last model. And if everyone is special, no one is. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories Jason Snell explains why 2025 will be the year of Apple Intelligence (again). If you got a new iPhone for Christmas, you might want to return it. As a new year begins, the Mac’s Apple silicon transition is finally complete. Podcast of the week On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast, it’s all about your hot takes! You have thoughts about the iMac, the iPad mini and more! It’s going to be a good one, so stick around! You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner Journey Nova 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Super-stylish and speedy iPhone charger. The rumor mill The iPhone SE 4 might not be so special after all. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, or Twitter for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.10:00 amApple to hold Q1 2025 earnings call on Thursday, January 30
Apple is looking to hold its first earnings call of the new year on Thursday, January 30. Per Investor Relations, the call will feature Apple CEO Tim Cook and new chief financial officer Kevan Parekh, who will provide insight into Apple’s performance during the 2024 holiday quarter spanning from October to December. Apple’s Q4 2024 […] Source09:57 amThe 2024 M4 iMac 256GB is $105 Off
Apple’s latest all-in-one desktop computer is discounted at an attractive rate. Today, the M4 iMac with 16GB Unified Memory and 256GB SSD storage is down to just $1,194 from its original price of $1,300 on Amazon. The M4 iMac gives you a 24-inch display with computing power that outruns even the latest chips. The M4 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.09:55 amNew iPhone 17 Air information leaks
A new report from South Korea revealed the price range and thickness of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. Sisa Journal from South Korea recently said that the ultra-thin iPhone 17 model, dubbed the iPhone 17 Air, will have a thickness of only 6.25 mm. If this were the case, then it would be the thinnest […] The post appeared first on iLounge.09:53 amTim Cook to gift Trump $1 million for inaugural fund
Apple CEO Tim Cook intends to donate $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund after his presidential win. The $1 million gift will be a personal donation from Cook instead of coming from Apple. The Apple CEO posted a congratulatory note on X, followed by a dinner with the president at Mar-a-Lago. It’s believed that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.09:49 amApple debuts special ‘Year of the Snake’ AirPods 4
Apple recently launched a special edition AirPods 4 in time for the Lunar New Year happening on January 29. The special edition AirPods 4 has an engraving of a snake icon for 2025 and is available for purchase in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China for now. It’s unclear whether Apple will make them available […] The post appeared first on iLounge.