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- 01:15 amChatGPT is currently down; Siri integration in iOS 18.2 affected
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is currently down, making the platform inaccessible to users around the world on Friday night. The outage has also affected integration with Siri in the iOS 18.2 beta as a consequence. more…Friday November 0811:10 pmNew Mac Mini Has Modular Storage, 256GB Model Will Have Faster SSD
According to a partial teardown video of Apple's new Mac mini, the new machine features modular storage that can be removed. "As we saw with the Mac Studio, however, replacing the modular storage is complicated," notes MacRumors. The teardown also reveals two 128GB storage chips in the 256GB model, enabling faster SSD speeds comparable to higher-capacity versions. From the report: The criticism surrounding Apple's decision to use a single 256GB chip in some base-model Macs a few years ago primarily came from a vocal contingent of tech enthusiasts, and the average customer is unlikely to even notice the slower speeds in common day-to-day tasks. Nevertheless, it appears that customers who do want the fastest SSD speeds do not need to worry about which storage capacity they choose when ordering the new Mac mini. Read more of this story at Slashdot.11:10 pmNew Mac Mini Has Modular Storage, 256GB Model Will Have Faster SSD
According to a partial teardown video of Apple's new Mac mini, the new machine features modular storage that can be removed. "As we saw with the Mac Studio, however, replacing the modular storage is complicated," notes MacRumors. The teardown also reveals two 128GB storage chips in the 256GB model, enabling faster SSD speeds comparable to higher-capacity versions. From the report: The criticism surrounding Apple's decision to use a single 256GB chip in some base-model Macs a few years ago primarily came from a vocal contingent of tech enthusiasts, and the average customer is unlikely to even notice the slower speeds in common day-to-day tasks. Nevertheless, it appears that customers who do want the fastest SSD speeds do not need to worry about which storage capacity they choose when ordering the new Mac mini. Read more of this story at Slashdot.11:09 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 8, 2024 – M4 Mac launch day is here
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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. Save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card today. more…10:45 pmPSA: Be super-careful opening your new M4 iMac
The iMac sits upside down inside its box, relative to the picture on the front. It can be an unwelcome surprise. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:23 pmNew Apple Vision Pro study reveals promising performance in radiology
A new study published this week by researchers at the University of California, San Diego highlights how Apple Vision Pro can be used in healthcare settings. In particular, this study sought to compare diagnostic performance when using Apple Vision Pro versus using a desktop. Researchers also touted the “new opportunities for 3D virtualization” and ergonomics offered by Apple Vision Pro. more…10:15 pmNvidia becomes first company to surpass $3.6 trillion market value after President Trump election win | Mac Daily NewsNvidia becomes first company to surpass $3.6 trillion market value after President Trump election win
Shares of Nvidia rallied to a record high on Thursday, making the chipmaker the first company in history to surpass a stock market value… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:54 pmiPhone 17 Air: Here’s everything we know so far
According to multiple sources, Apple is planning an all-new iPhone 17 model for 2025 with a dramatic design overhaul. Here’s everything we know so far about the so-called iPhone 17 Air (which could also be called the iPhone 17 Slim or something completely different). more…09:45 pmPrice drop: This 3-in-1 charger is perfect for Apple fans on the road
Need a travel charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods? Get the 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad for just $26.97 for a limited time. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:34 pmIt Doesn’t End
Progress hasn’t stopped, but it’s never easy, and never without backlash.09:02 pmApple supplier Kioxia files for IPO
Bain Capital-backed Kioxia, an Apple NAND flash supplier, filed for an IPO on Friday and sources familiar with the matter said the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:00 pmHow to start using Image Playground in iOS 18.2 to create funny selfies
Transform your iPhone 16 into a digital art studio with iOS 18.2's Image Playground, the latest tool for creating custom visuals with a few taps.Ninja the cat moves through the house unseenWith the release of iOS 18.2, Apple's Image Playground app offers users an accessible way to create custom digital images, sparking creative possibilities for iPhone owners. Part of Apple's expanding Apple Intelligence suite, Image Playground debuted in developer betas in late 2024.With each update, Apple has strived to make Image Playground more responsive and intuitive, aiming to provide a smoother user experience as the feature matures. In the second developer beta of iOS 18.2, notable improvements are already evident, particularly in rendering speed and the alignment between user prompts and generated images. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:40 pmThe new Mac mini has a removable SSD but DIY upgrades won’t be easy
Macworld Apple gets a lot of flack for its non-friendly approach to user repairs and upgrades–you can’t really do them. But there’s a ray of hope with the new Mac mini that started shipping on Friday. In a teardown posted on X, ohgkg shows that the Mac mini’s SSD is on a separate board instead of integrated with the M4 chip. Partial teardown of M4 Mac Mini /w 16GB RAM & 256GB SSD. Interesting revealation [stet]: Wifi chip & antenna on the back of bottom air intake. SSD on a daughter board. And even the base 256GB version comes in two chips. No compromise in speed. Theoretically also end user upgradable. ohgkg via X, November 8, 2024 On X, L0vertodream also posted on X a Mac mini teardown. L0vetodream states that “it is indeed a 1-slot dual-slot with a maximum particle size of 1TB. It uses a BGA315 hard disk and the maximum upgrade capacity can be up to 2T” (translated). This SSD setup is similar to that of the Mac Studio, which also has separate SSD modules. Ars Technica points out that Apple’s implementation isn’t like that of Windows PCs where the SSD controller is contained with the SSD hardware. Apple’s SSD controller is built into the M-series chip. Because of that, you can’t simply swap out the Mac Studio’s or Mac mini’s SSD with a part bought from Amazon or some computer store. There are other reasons why off-the-shelf parts won’t work, like the possibility that the Mac’s SSD slots have restrictions on the types of modules that can be used. But the simple fact that Apple separated the SSD leaves the possibility of someone figuring out how to perform a DIY SSD upgrade. It would involve figuring out what modules can be used and being able to modify the controller–not easy tasks to do. There’s a Kickstarter for a Mac Studio SSD upgrade but it still requires a bit of work. It’s unclear if these modules will work with the M4 Mac mini. The other big revelation about the Mac mini SSD is that Apple uses two 128GB NAND chips in the 256GB SSD configuration. In the M2 Mac mini, Apple used one 256GB NAND chip, and that hinders performance because there’s no parallel processing as there is with two 128GB chips. With the M3, Apple switched to using two 128GB chips, but the company did not release an M3 Mac mini. Read our in-depth review of the M3 Pro Mac mini.08:32 pmYour iPhone may finally tell you how long it will take to charge
Macworld There are lots of battery-powered devices that can give you an estimate of how much longer they’ll need to stay plugged in until they’re fully charged. It’s not exactly a new feature. MacBooks gives you this info in the Battery menu of Settings or the menu bar, for example. With all the battery management and analysis built into our modern iPhones, it’s kind of remarkable that they don’t do this. Fortunately, a “time to charge” feature may be on the way. 9to5Mac discovered some code in the latest iOS 18.2 beta that points to a new BatteryIntelligence framework. The framework will take into account the amount of charge your battery can hold, its state of charge, and the amount of power it’s receiving from the charger (USB-C or wireless, we assume) and produce an estimate of how much longer it will take for the battery to charge. According to 9to5Mac, users will be able to do things like get a notification stating how long it will take to charge to the current limit (80% or whatever you set it to). I could see Apple incorporating the info into the Dynamic Island, or perhaps on the lock screen. The feature is not yet enabled, so it’s unclear if it will come in iOS 18.2 or a later release. It may also be restricted to specific iPhone models, much like the custom charge limits or other battery features.08:31 pm9to5Mac Overtime 033: M4 Mac mini and visionOS 2.2 beta
Fernando and Jeff discuss today’s official availability of the M4 Mac mini, including first impressions and planned use cases. Also, why visionOS 2.2 makes the Apple Vision Pro worth buying if you can get one used for a good price. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. more…08:20 pmiPhone 16 Pro Max review two months later — Like Apple says, the best iPhone yet
Maybe there isn't one giant improvement in the iPhone 16 Pro Max from its predecessor, but there are many improvements worth the steep price of admission.Apple's best — the iPhone 16 Pro MaxThe iPhone 16 Pro Max is a curious device. While it has a fractionally larger screen than last time, so does the iPhone 16 Pro.And while it has a new Camera Control button, so does every model in the iPhone 16 range. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:03 pmApple continues phasing out free Apple stickers in product packaging
Apple has continued to omit Apple stickers from the packaging of its 2024 product releases. This trend extends to the latest iPad Pro… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:49 pmSpotify users can now easily share songs on TikTok
TikTok already lets users add a song to their Spotify library without leaving the app, and both platforms are now introducing another quite convenient feature: the ability to easily share Spotify songs on TikTok. more…07:30 pmFind out if Apple Music deleted one of your favorite songs
Here’s how you can find out if any songs in your library have been removed from Apple Music without you knowing. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:04 pmBelkin unveils all-new accessories for Apple Vision Pro
Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for 40 years, today introduced two new additions to its Apple Vision Pro accessories ecosystem… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.