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- 05:26 pm9to5Mac Gift Guide: Zac’s bag of 2024 tech
Every great holiday gift guide deserves a punchy theme that captures your attention and inspires your gift giving season. My theme this year? Stuff I received to review but haven’t yet, and stuff I honestly use daily. What… the smart home gift guide idea was already taken. Seriously, though, I think this is my favorite list yet. more…05:25 pmApple supplier Corning faces EU antitrust probe over exclusive supply deals with phone makers | Mac Daily NewsApple supplier Corning faces EU antitrust probe over exclusive supply deals with phone makers
Steve Jobs's persuasive powers played a crucial role in convincing Corning to develop the ultra-thin, scratch-resistant glass used… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:20 pmHow to stop dust, dirt, and lint from getting into your iPhone charging port
Macworld Keep your phone in your pocket or backpack and dust and dirt will certainly enter your phone’s most vulnerable point of entry—the charging port. Once enough fluff is in there you will find it difficult to properly insert the charging cable and you will have to rely on wireless charging. Dirt transferred from your pocket or bag into the charging port is simply inevitable—or is it? After too many trips to the Apple Store, I’ve taken to plugging that port with a little stopper. There are several on Amazon, but I use the Limvory dust plug covers, shown below, which come in a pack of four with a handy little cleaning brush. Amazon You can buy USB-C dust plug covers for iPhone 15 and 16 or dust plug covers for Lightning ports (iPhone 14 and earlier). You will surely lose a few so buying in bulk isn’t a crazy idea. Amazon I mostly charge wirelessly using either a MagSafe charger or a magnetic power bank, so I don’t need access to the charging port most of the time. If I want to use a wire, then I can pop out the stopper and plug in the cable. (Most wireless charging is pegged back at 7.5W or 15W, while wired charging can get up to 30W, so there are times when you’ll want to plug in a cable.) A low-tech port plug is a simple solution that will keep dirt from getting into the port but won’t stop you from quickly charging your iPhone with a cable. Using a port plug is the best way to stop that happening. And if you need a cable, check out our roundups of the best USB-C iPhone charging cables and best Lightning cables.05:11 pmHands on with Belkin's Vision Pro strap that Apple didn't want to make
Apple elected not to make a combination strap for Apple Vision Pro that used the solo knit back with an over the head support. Belkin made one instead, and we've got it installed.The new Belkin head strap for Apple Vision ProWell-known accessory maker Belkin is out with its latest accessory for Apple's spatial computer. Dubbed the Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro, it fills a hole that Apple itself made.When Vision Pro was announced, eagle-eyed viewers noticed a marketing image that showed the headset with this dual-strap setup. It was never released and eventually scrubbed by Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:47 pmDeals: First cash discounts on M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, Apple Watch Solo Loops from just $17, M2 iPad Air $150 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: First cash discounts on M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, Apple Watch Solo Loops from just $17, M2 iPad Air $150 off, more
After seeing the first cash deals on the all-new M4 Mac mini and M4 iMac this week, we are now turning our attention to the very first Amazon deals on the new M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro configurations. All of the details you need on these offers are waiting down below alongside some seriously wild deals on the official Apple Watch silicon and Braided Solo Loop bands with prices starting from just $17 on these regularly $49 and $99 straps – not to mention the return of the best prices yet on the 2024 model black and natural Milanese Loops. We have a new all-time low on M2 iPad Air at $150 off and loads of accessory offers too. Scope it all out down below. more…04:30 pmVideo editor streamlines workflow with Elgato Stream Deck [Setups]
In today's MacBook Pro setup, Elgato Stream Deck helps streamline a YouTuber's workflow, launching apps and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:00 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes sales hit astonishing new heights
On November 6, 2003, Apple set a new record for digital music sales: 1.5 million downloads in one week, thanks to iTunes on Windows. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:52 pmEuropean Union evaluating if Corning monopolizes the smartphone screen market
The European Union is investigating Corning over concerns that the company might misuse its dominant position in the global market for alkali-aluminosilicate glass, commonly used in smartphone screens.Ceramic Shield on an iPhone 16 | Image credit: AppleIf you own a smartphone, chances are, the glass used to make the screen came from Corning. In 2016, the New York-based company held an impressive 73% share of the smartphone screen market, largely thanks to Gorilla Glass. Currently, Corning provides 40% of the glass for the entire display market, which includes smartphones, tablets, laptop screens, wearables, and more.Apple's own Ceramic Shield, which has been used on iPhone models since the iPhone 12, was developed by Corning, too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:51 pmiPhone average selling price soars because of big demand for Pro models & more storage | AppleInsideriPhone average selling price soars because of big demand for Pro models & more storage
Consumer demand for premium iPhones with extra storage is fueling a surge in the average price per device, with it topping $1,000 for the first time.iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 PlusApple's latest iPhones have hit a new high in popularity and price, with the average U.S. retail price (US-WARP) reaching a record $1,018 in the September 2024 quarter. According to the latest data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the rise is primarily driven by strong consumer demand for Pro and Pro Max models equipped with expanded storage.As consumers continue to prioritize premium features, average iPhone prices have seen a steady increase. In the recent quarter, 47% of all iPhones sold were Pro or Pro Max models, a significant jump from 38% in the same period last year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:49 pmApple M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM hits all-time low of $799
Amazon is offering a significant discount on the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 with 16GB of memory, bringing the price down to an all-time low of… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:45 pmHow to arrange an external screen in iPadOS
Learn how to tell iPadOS how your iPad display and external monitor are arranged. Here’s where that semi-hidden setting is located. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:45 pmHow to arrange an external screen in iPadOS
Learn how to tell iPadOS how your iPad display and external monitor are arranged when you use a second screen with your iPad. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:40 pmPick up Apple's M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM for $799 with early Black Friday savings | AppleInsiderPick up Apple's M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM for $799 with early Black Friday savings
The $200 cash discount drops the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 16GB model down to an all-time low price of $799 leading up to Black Friday.Snap up Apple's MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $799 - Image credit: AppleAmazon's03:11 pmApple TV 4K is about to become even better for home cinema enthusiasts
Apple TV 4K users who connect their device to a projector are in for a treat. An upcoming tvOS update will introduce enhanced… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:01 pmApple in talks with Foxconn to build Apple Intelligence servers in Taiwan
Apple wants to tap the talent at Foxconn to power its Apple Intelligence servers, though the supplier may already be at capacity.Apple IntelligenceApple has been ramping up efforts for Apple Intelligence, its user-centric suite of artificial intelligence tools. Consequently, the company aims to manufacture specialized servers to enhance its computational power.Currently, the company is in talks with Foxconn, its largest iPhone supplier. The Taiwanese supplier already provides a similar service for Nvidia. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:48 pmM4 vs. M3 MacBook Pro comparison: What’s different?
Wondering what improvements the M4 MacBook Pro family packs over their M3 predecessors? Find out in this comparison. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:35 pmiOS 18.2 adds Safari Live Activity for file downloads
Live Activities are having a moment. Yesterday Apple rolled out a popular Live Activity for tracking election results via Apple News. Now, a new Safari Live Activity has been discovered in the latest iOS 18.2 beta for tracking a file’s download progress. more…02:30 pmGet AI-powered PDF editing and storage for life at a major discount
Tired of scrolling through pages of content to find the info you need? Try AI PDF editor Afirstsoft PDF. It will save you time and effort. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:22 pmEU opens antitrust investigation into key Apple supplier Corning
The European Commission has announced its latest antitrust investigation, and it could once again have an impact on Apple. The EC says it is investigating whether Corning, a key Apple supplier, “may have abused its dominant position on the worldwide market for a special type of glass that is mainly used to protect the screens of handheld electronic devices, such as mobile phones.” more…02:19 pmStock futures surge on president-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory
Stock futures surged as the 45th U.S. President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance won a decisive victory over Kamala Harris… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.