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- Monday October 28
- 01:10 amiPad 11: Here’s what the rumors say about Apple’s cheapest iPad
Apple skipped updating their this year (and last year as well), leaving it with the over four year old A14 chipset. They did lower the price earlier this year, from $449 to $349, but we should finally see a real refresh next spring. Here’s what to expect. more…12:44 amProtect Yourself Against Location Tracking Abuses
Recent revelations of unauthorized location tracking by Babel Street expose privacy vulnerabilities for iPhone users. Adam Engst offers actionable strategies to reduce the likelihood of having your privacy violated by data brokers.12:14 amMeta Quest 3S review: Something Apple would never make
Meta released a brand new mixed reality headset about two week ago, the . It’s their cheapest mixed reality headset by far, starting at a price of $299, compared to the $499 starting price of Meta Quest 3. Don’t get confused though, the S in 3S does not mean it’s better, even though you may think that. It’s a great value for mixed reality – but something Apple would never make. more…Sunday October 2710:23 pm2024 iPad mini teardown reveals minimal internal changes
A new teardown of the seventh-generation iPad mini has revealed very little in the way of changes, and no apparent physical change to reduce jelly scrolling despite evidence that the effect is minimized.The seventh-generation iPad mini sports an A17 Pro chip for Apple Intelligence. Credit: AppleThe 2024 iPad mini doesn't get rid of the problem entirely, but reduces the effect — despite no obvious change to the display driver board. The teardown by iFixit.com did, however, uncover some of Apple's changes to the new model — including an interesting change to the Apple logo seen on the back of the device.In addition to upgrading the chip to the A17 Pro and the minimum RAM to 8GB so that the new iPad mini supports Apple Intelligence, Apple has upgraded the base storage to 128GB. Because of the new chip, the 2024 iPad mini now supports both the Apple Pencil, and the new Apple Pencil Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:13 pmThree products Apple won’t announce during its ‘exciting week of announcements’
Apple is going to be holding an “exciting week of announcements” starting tomorrow, confirmed by Apple marketing exec Greg Joswiak. Although the announcements will focus on the first M4 Macs, rumors for several other Apple products are circulating. Today, we aim to clarify what you shouldn’t expect this week. more…07:37 pmiPad mini 7 teardown confirms no display hardware changes for ‘jelly scrolling’ fix
iFixit shared their teardown for the new yesterday, highlighting the fact that Apple did not rotate the display driver in order to fix the “jelly scrolling” problem – which many expected them to do. Instead, the fix lies somewhere else. more…06:49 pmFormer employee thanks Apple for help evacuating family from Ukraine
A former Apple employee has publicly thanked the company and CEO Tim Cook for their assistance in helping employees and their families in the city of Kharkiv to evacuate when Russia's invasion of the country encroached on the northeastern Ukrainian city.Global companies like Apple protect and sometimes rescue employees in war or disaster zones. Image credit: Max KukurudziakKatrin Rezykova, who was previously at Apple as an engineer and developer, noted in a tweet on X.com on October 25th that she had "never told" the story of how Apple evacuated her and her grandmother, among others, from Kharkiv. She said in her post that Apple had "hired security contractors — translators, drivers, everything" to aid in the evacuation.Calling the story "very internal and not for the press," Rezykova also showed an undated email from Apple CEO Tim Cook, a follow-up after she had let Cook and others at Apple know the evacuation was successful. In his reply, Cook expressed thanks for the confirmation, and added "Please give your Grandmother my best." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:02 pmWhen will Apple stop supporting Intel Macs?
Apple transitioned the Mac lineup to Apple Silicon starting in 2020, and they completed the transition in 2023. Since the transition started, Apple quickly started dropping support for Intel Macs on newer versions of macOS. That raises the question: how much longer will Intel Macs receive software support? more…05:55 pmToday in Apple history: Dell PCs overtake Macs in education market
On October 27, 1999, data showed that upstart Dell Computer's cheap PCs stole Apple's lead in a key market: education. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:39 pmApple beginning to let more users off of Genmoji waitlist in iOS 18.2
Apple released iOS 18.2 earlier this week, with ChatGPT support, Image Playground, Image Wand, and Genmoji. However, the latter image generation features required a waitlist, one that many found themselves stuck on. A small number of users gained access quickly, but the vast majority have been waiting, unable to access the new features. However, a decent wave of users have reported gaining access today. more…04:00 pmApple Pencil Pro Deal Spotted on Amazon
Solid deals on Apple-related products have come up on Amazon, featuring the Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C Apple Pencil. The Apple Pencil Pro boasts precision that’s pixel-perfect, sensitivity to tilt and pressure, and latency that’s super low so pencil movement and display are in sync without delay. It is compatible with multiple devices such as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:59 pmNetflix closes down their gaming studio Team Blue
Just recently, Netflix closed down its South California “Team Blue” studio, which had industry experts who previously worked on popular game titles like God of War, Overwatch, and Halo. Mobile games have been available on Netflix since 2021, and Team Blue was allegedly working on a Triple A game title with a big budget that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:57 pmiPad Mini 7 pre-ordered units have arrived in New Zealand and Australia
Apple’s smallest tablet, the iPad Mini 7 is now reaching customers in Australia and New Zealand who pre-ordered the device. The seventh-generation iPad Mini was presented on October 15 this year, which was the same day that Apple began taking pre-orders for the product. The iPad Mini 7 has a similar design to the iPad […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:56 pmApple merging Game Center, Apple Arcade & App Store games
Apple is coming up with an App Store app made for games, merging Apple Arcade, Game center and its App Store content on gaming. The app will feature a tab ‘Play Now’ with suggested games and related content, as well as a Game Center where you can see friends- what they’re playing and their progress. […] The post Apple merging Game Center, Apple Arcade & App Store games appeared first on iLounge.03:46 pmHow to run Windows apps on a Mac without installing Windows
Macworld There are a number of options available that allow you to install Windows on your Mac – either using Boot Camp on older Macs with Intel processors, or using virtualization programs such as Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, which can run on Macs with both Intel and Apple Silicon processors. Installing a full version of the Windows operating system on your Mac is a good option – provided you have a fast Mac, with plenty of memory and storage – as you should then be able to run any Windows software you want, ranging from games to professional-level business, graphics or design software. However, there’s another option that allows you to run many Windows apps and games on a Mac without even needing to install Windows at all. The most well-known program in this area is CrossOver, which is described by its developers at Codeweavers as a compatibility layer or translation layer. Instead of requiring you to install the entire Windows operating system on a virtual machine, CrossOver allows you to create a ‘bottle’ that mimics some aspects of the Windows operating system. CrossOver for Mac Read our review Price When Reviewed: $59.95 for a year, $494 for life Best Prices Today: $74 at CodeWeavers You can install individual Windows apps inside that bottle, using the app’s normal installer program, and when you launch the app CrossOver translates the Windows programming code within that app into equivalent programming code for the macOS. This makes it possible to run your Windows apps on a Mac without actually needing to install Windows at all. CrossOver works with hundreds of different Windows apps and games – many people use it specifically for gaming, but CrossOver works with a lot of Windows business software as well. Pros and cons of Crossover CrossOver tells you how well the app will run.Foundry In many ways, this is an ideal solution for people who only need to run a limited number of Windows apps or games on their Mac, as it provides better performance than using virtualization programs like Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion. It’s cheaper too, as you don’t need to pay a subscription fee for Parallels Desktop, and you don’t even need to buy a copy of Windows either. However, compatibility is more of an issue with CrossOver and similar programs, such as Whisky, so you may find that there are some Windows apps or games that may not run properly at all. In some ways, CrossOver is similar to Apple’s Rosetta software, which translates software that was written for older Macs with Intel processors so that it can run on newer Macs that use Apple Silicon processors, such as the latest M3 and M4 chips. CrossOver is based on an open-source project called WINE, which you can download for free. However, WINE is a pretty complex piece of software, so Codeweavers developed CrossOver as a commercial product that provides greater ease of use for people who aren’t experienced programmers or developers. CrossOver costs $74/£60 per year, but that price also includes 12 months of technical support in case you have any problems with particular Windows apps or games that you need to run. There is also a $494/£414 version you can own for life. A 14-day trial available for CrossOver is also available so that you can see if it works with the Windows software that you want to run. Codeweavers also maintains a compatibility database with help and information about running hundreds of Windows apps and games. It’s worth mentioning that Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit for developers shares some of the same open-source code developed by Codeweavers for CrossOver, so even Apple recognizes how well CrossOver works. Other options for running Windows apps on a Mac Using Whisky to install Windows apps on a Mac.Foundry The Game Porting Toolkit is primarily aimed at developers who want to bring their Windows games to the Mac, but there’s a program called Whisky that is based on elements of the Game Porting Toolkit, but aimed at a wider audience. Whisky is a kind of halfway-house that sits somewhere between the open-source WINE and the commercial CrossOver. Whisky is also open-source, so it’s free to download, although it lacks the more polished interface and the technical support that you get when you pay for CrossOver. Whisky Read our review Price When Reviewed: Free Best Prices Today: Free at Whisky There’s one other option that allows you to run Windows software on your Mac without actually installing Windows– and it comes from Microsoft itself. Windows 365 is an online service that gives you access to a Cloud PC that is running Windows on one of Microsoft’s online servers (not to be confused with Microsoft 365, which is now the name for the old Microsoft Office suite). As long as your Internet connection is fast enough you can connect any device to Microsoft’s servers – including Macs, iPads or Android devices – and stream Windows straight from the cloud. But where CrossOver and similar programs largely focus on gaming, Windows 365 is primarily aimed at business users. It’s quite expensive too, with prices starting at $31/£34.56 per month, although you can try it for one month free before paying for the full subscription. Windows 365 Price When Reviewed: $31 – $66 per month Best Prices Today: $31 at Microsoft How to run Windows apps in Crossover Search for the Windows application you want to install.Foundry The key to installing Windows software using Crossover Office is understanding what a bottle is, because upon installing anything you’ll be asked to create one. It’s actually very simple – a bottle is just a fake C: drive, just like you might find on an actual PC, complete with all the folders you might find there such as C:windows, or C:Users. Crucially, however, it also includes the correct system components that allow that Windows apps to run. Normally when you install a Windows app using Crossover Office you’ll install it into a fresh bottle of its own, which is isolated from the rest of the system, although existing bottles can be used more than once. Because there are many different versions of Windows – from Windows XP up to Windows 11 – there are readymade bottles to match each. CrossOver has been authorized by Microsoft to run Windows 11 on Macs with Apple Silicon. YOu therefore need to select the bottle with the version of Windows you want into which you can install the Windows app you wish to run. Start Crossover Office, and then click the large button marked Install a Windows Application. If the application is popular – such as Microsoft Office – then you can simply type its name in the dialog box that appears under the Select an Application to Install heading. Note how after a few seconds you see a report about how well the app will run. Select the entry from the dropdown list that matches what you typed, then click the Continue button. Next, you’ll have to tell Crossover Office where the installer file is. This might be a single .exe file, in which case you should click Choose Installer File and then select it.If you’re installing from a DVD-ROM, or an ISO image, then click Choose Installer Folder, and select it. Click Continue when done. Finally, click the Install button to kick-off the installation routine. Its very likely several system components will be downloaded and installed, and you might have to click through each of them just like when installing them on Windows. The screen might also flash as installers start and then instantly disappear. Don’t worry – this is normal. Finally, you’ll be prompted to install the actual product, and this might involve entering the serial number, for example. Just work your way through the wizard as you would when installing on an actual Windows computer. However, you might want to leave your Mac alone as the installation steps complete in case you accidentally interfere with anything. Once installation has finished, Crossover Office will complete a handful of familiar housekeeping tasks, such as creating file associations, before reporting that it has finished. You can then click the Done button.03:15 pmWait for new low-cost iPad 11 could stretch into 2025
The iPad 11 release date: what we know so far. Get the inside scoop on the launch of Apple's next entry-level tablet. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:46 pmFive new iPad mini 7 upgrades you might’ve missed
Apple released its new iPad mini model earlier this week, marking the first update in over three years. It was quite a small refresh, mainly focusing on A17 Pro with Apple Intelligence and Apple Pencil Pro – but there are some smaller changes under the hood you might’ve not heard about. more…02:33 pmApple’s first smart home display might debut with an affordable price tag
Apple's first smart home display could sit on an iMac G4-like base and sport a smaller display than initially rumored. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:24 pmCrime blotter: NFL player robbed, SEC hacked, and iPhone thieves being arrested around the US | AppleInsiderCrime blotter: NFL player robbed, SEC hacked, and iPhone thieves being arrested around the US
An SEC hack involved spoofing an iPhone, an NFL player's iPad is stolen from his car, and "porch pirates" are being caught.A man in handcuffs (Pixabay) The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the latest in Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:13 pmM4 Mac mini and more expected for Apple's week of announcements
A new report claims that Apple's week of announcements will start with a 24-inch M4 iMac and two versions of a redesigned Mac mini. M4-powered versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will also be unveiled.The next Mac mini is said to be getting the most substantial redesign of the M4 Mac lineup.Apple has announced a week of Mac or Mac-related launches, and now Bloomberg says it will see the company standardizing its entire Mac lineup on the M4 family of chips across late 2024 and early 2025. This is the first time this has happened since the company began using its own Apple Silicon processors.The reasoning is that Apple wants all of its latest devices to be able to run its Apple Intelligence technology. This is also the reasoning behind the bump to 16GB of RAM, which could be the new base standard across all of the forthcoming models. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums