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- 04:25 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 5, 2024 – iOS 18.2 beta 2 and visionOS 2.2 changes
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…04:25 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 5, 2024 – iOS 18.2 beta 2 and visionOS 2.2 changes
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…04:15 pmApple Watch & Apple Vision Pro fabrics may get embedded medical sensors
For at least five years, Apple has been researching how it can measure the health of an Apple Watch wearer non-invasively and conveniently, in research that could be applied to the Apple Vision Pro, too.Apple's patent describes a band that could conduct, or assist, with ECG measurements, amongst other benefitsApple has been developing a new activity band for the Apple Watch, and optionally other devices, that would be made of stretchable fabric, and conduct health measurements including blood pressure. Back in 2019, it was granted a patent called "Fabric-based items with stretchable bands."In November 2024, it was granted the same patent again. Apple applied for a patent on this version in 2022, but the filing also refers to a 2020 edition. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:01 pmApple TV+ reportedly cancels ‘Sunny,’ starring Rashida Jones
"Sunny," the Apple TV+ mystery sci-fi thriller starring Rashida Jones, has been cancelled after one season… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmAlways drink clean, tasty water with the Viomi V8 filter system
Now on Kickstarter with a launch discount, the new Viomi Vortex 8 water purifier gives you clean, tasty water every time. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:40 pmToday in Apple history: Fortune names Steve Jobs ‘CEO of the decade’
On November 5, 2009, the businees magazine named Steve Jobs CEO of the decade after a brilliant 10 years at Apple and Pixar. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:28 pmWhy free VPNs aren't always safe to use
A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that's not always the case when it comes to free services. Here's why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.VPNs are available for the iPhone and other hardwarePaying for a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offers users many benefits, including encrypting their online web traffic. Keeping your sensitive data private is its primary function, and in the vast majority of cases, that's how they operate.However, alongside the trustworthy paid-for services, people who want to use a VPN without signing up for a subscription have another option. They can instead use a free VPN service. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:24 pmFollow live election results on your iPhone or iPad Lock Screen
Apple makes it easy -- maybe too easy? -- to follow live election results right from your iPhone or iPad Lock Screen or Home Screen. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:24 pmFollow live election results on your iPhone or iPad Lock Screen
Apple makes it easy -- maybe too easy? -- to follow live election results right from your iPhone or iPad Lock Screen or Home Screen. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:05 pmSuper-slim espresso Display 15 offers luxury on a budget
The espresso Display 15, a high-end, ultra-thin 15-inch monitor for use on the go, boasts an aerospace aluminum casing (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:02 pmApple to offer additional investments in Indonesia to remove iPhone ban
Last month, Indonesia imposed a ban on the sale of Apple’s latest iPhone 16 models due to the company’s failure to meet local investment… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:51 pmThere are already Thunderbolt 5 devices & cables for Apple's new pro Macs
Apple's new M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac models now have Thunderbolt 5 support. Here are what docks and accessories you can buy now to get the most out of the new high-speed connection.Thunderbolt 5 logo and Thunderbolt 5 devices - Image credit: Intel, Hyper, Kensington, OWCApple is well known for its use of Thunderbolt throughout its Mac line. The connection standard offers users high bandwidth file transfers, power to their devices, and a way to connect more hardware to their Mac using a dock.With the introduction of Thunderbolt 5, it's become even better, and in multiple ways. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:42 pmHoliday gift guide 2024: best gifts for the Apple lovers in your life
Tis the season — if you're struggling to come up with great gifts for the Apple fanatic in your life, our helpful gift guide should put you on the right track.Image Credit: Ylanite on PixabayWith the holidays right around the corner, you're probably getting ready to start shopping for gifts. Let AppleInsider help with this great gift guide, full of thoughtfully curated gift ideas for the Apple lover in your life. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:41 pmThe M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM is plenty fast and $500 off
Macworld Apple just released the new M4 MacBook Pro with a faster chip, but the model it replaced is still no slouch—especially when you can grab one on a crazy clearance sale. Amazon is selling the M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $1,399, a savings of $600 and the best price we’ve ever seen for this configuration. It’s hard to believe you’re going to find a deal better than this for this configuration, which features twice the memory and storage as the base model. Usually available for $1,999, this MacBook Pro runs on an M3 chip and 16GB of memory alongside a sizable 1TB SSD. That’s the perfect recipe for a speedy laptop with a ton of storage space for photos, videos, and all your work files. The 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display is absolutely gorgeous and we fell in love with it when we reviewed the laptop. The screen has vibrant colors, high brightness that makes it easy for you to take the laptop to the garden to work, and the sharpness we’ve come to expect from Apple. We also have to praise the battery life because with an estimated 22 hours of use time, you’ll be just fine leaving home without a charger. So forget the M4, skip Black Friday, and save $500 on the MacBook Pro with the M3 chip at Amazon right away. Save $500 on this MacBook ProBuy it now at Amazon02:30 pmLearning a second language? This app that lets you talk to native speakers.
Make language learning practical, social and genuinely enjoyable. This HelloTalk VIP discount gives you direct access to native speakers. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:23 pmHands on with Apple's new $70 Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable
Apple has introduced a new Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable to coincide with the addition of the new IO to its latest Macs. We picked one up and wanted to also compare it to Apple's last-gen Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable.Apple's new Thunderbolt 5 Pro cableThe newly-released Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable isn't cheap. It will run you $69 for only a meter in length.As we've seen in the past though, Apple's professional cables are no joke. Just like with its chargers, Apple puts in a significant amount of engineering to make sure its cables are up to the highest standards compared other the cheaper alternatives. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:05 pmApple Explores Push Into Smart Glasses With 'Atlas' User Study
Apple is exploring a push into smart glasses with an internal study of products currently on the market, setting the stage for the company to follow Meta into an increasingly popular category. From a report: The initiative, code-named Atlas, got underway last week and involves gathering feedback from Apple employees on smart glasses, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Additional focus groups are planned for the near future, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the work is secret. The studies are being led by Apple's Product Systems Quality team, part of the hardware engineering division. "Testing and developing products that all can come to love is very important to what we do at Apple," the group wrote in an email to select employees at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California. "This is why we are looking for participants to join us in an upcoming user study with current market smart glasses." Read more of this story at Slashdot.02:03 pmElection Day 2024: Follow results with Apple’s Live Activity on your iPhone
Today is Election Day in the United States, and the News app built into your iPhone can help you stay informed throughout the day. In the News app, you can find up-to-date information on how to vote in your state as well latest news and developments. Most notable, however, is that the News app has a built-in Live Activity to help you follow the election results in real-time today. more…02:01 pmApple explores push into smart glasses with internal study
Apple is reportedly delving into the world of smart glasses. The tech giant is currently conducting an internal study of existing smart… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:40 pmLeft-field report claims Apple is working on a 90Hz display for iPad Air, iMac
Macworld Apple’s mid-market iPad Air tablet will get an upgrade from 60Hz to 90Hz next year if a new report is accurate. The feature will then be rolled out to the iMac and Apple’s Studio Display, potentially later in 2025. The tricky thing about the iPad Air, as far as Apple’s marketing department is concerned, is finding the sweet spot between the standard iPad and the iPad Pro. The company needs the Air to be significantly better specced than the budget model, or nobody will buy it, but it doesn’t want the Air to get too powerful, or it risks cannibalizing sales of the Pro. It’s a tightrope. Based on the latest report, however, Apple has come up with an inventive way to walk this tightrope between the iPad Air’s cheaper and more expensive siblings. It’s going to give the Air a screen refresh rate that is literally halfway between those of the standard and Pro models. Since its second generation back in 2017, the iPad Pro, alone among Apple’s products, has featured a dynamic refresh rate that can be raised as high as 120Hz when necessary. This enables it to deliver smoother animation, sharper responsiveness, and better performance when using the Apple Pencil. The other iPads (and all the iPhones), by contrast, have a refresh rate of 60Hz. But that’s set to change next year. An anonymous source (via 9to5Mac) contacted the Upgrade podcast (which is co-hosted by longtime Macworld contributor Jason Snell) with a tip about the 7th-gen iPad Air, expected to launch in 2025. “I have news on screen improvements for the next generation of the M3 iPad Air. Apple is working on a higher refresh rate LCD display with a new liquid motion panel fixed at around 90Hz. They’re also working on expanding it to other models or products like a 24-inch iMac and a next-gen studio display.” Note the word “fixed.” It doesn’t sound like the Air is going to get the dynamic element of the iPad Pro’s ProMotion display, which is so important to preserving battery life; it only runs at 120Hz when required. This, by contrast, appears to be fixed at 90Hz all the time like the current 60Hz screen. Still, it’s a welcome upgrade for the Air, and for the iMac and Studio Display afterward. For all the latest news and rumors, check out our guide to all the new Apple products launching in 2024 and 2025.