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- 06:18 pmThe Weeknd to deliver an immersive experience On November 15
Apple gives us a preview of an “immersive music experience” to be delivered by famous artist The Weeknd in a teaser. The experience will be available to watch on the Apple Vision Pro on November 15, Thursday. The trailer hints at an unreleased song from The Weeknd titled “Open Hearts” that was previewed beforehand during […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:12 pmGoogle releases standalone Gemini app for iPhone
Macworld The AI wars are nothing if not persistent. Apple, Meta, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are all charging ahead, doing their best to make their new AI tools an indispensable part of our daily lives. Google’s latest multi-modal AI is called Gemini and it has been available for some time now, easily selectable with a single tap at the top of the Google app on iPhone. Now, in an effort to better promote it, the company has released a stand-alone Gemini iPhone app. The accompanying blog post details all the many things you can do with Gemini, including image generation (Google’s Imagen3 is pretty good) and a live conversational assistant mode called Gemini Live that supports 12 languages with more on the way. Of course, Gemini can hook into your Google account and use all the data from Google apps and services, like your Google calendars, contacts, e-mails, and so on. There doesn’t appear to be anything in the Gemini app that you couldn’t just do in the Google app by tapping the toggle at the top of the screen to switch between Search and Gemini. Perhaps Google is setting itself up for future customization of its dedicated Gemini app, or integration with iOS in some future Apple Intelligence release. Or maybe taking the same exact feature and dropping it into its own app is just a way to draw some attention to it.06:11 pmApple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3
Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative about the Camera Control, and the rumored ‘iPhone 17 Slim’ may not be so slim after all. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about getting a car for the first time … and an iPhone 16 Plus. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freehappyhour more…06:06 pmGet all-time low prices on iPads for Black Friday
All-time low prices on iPads for Black Friday are among the deals you'll find on a selection of Apple's entry-level tablets. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:00 pmChatGPT for macOS now works with third-party apps, including Apple’s Xcode
OpenAI launched a native ChatGPT app for macOS earlier this year, which makes it easier for Mac users to interact with the company’s AI chatbot. Now OpenAI is releasing a huge update to ChatGPT on Mac, which adds integration with third-party apps. more…05:44 pmBill Atkinson Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
Bill Atkinson, one of the key figures beyind the Macintosh and the developer of HyperCard, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Keep him in your thoughts.05:37 pmToday in Apple history: iPods take to the skies
On November 14, 2006, Apple said it would team up with six airlines to make in-flight iPods an option for flyers' entertainment. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:34 pmApple tops list of retailers for removal of hazardous chemicals from stores
Apple's environmental credentials have been praised, as it has scored the highest among retailers in the U.S. and Canada for removing hazardous chemicals and plastics.Apple logo in trees - Image credit: AppleThe 2024 Retailer Report Card from Toxic-Free Future has taken a look into the environmental practices of retailers in North America. Specifically, it looks into how companies are working to protect customers from toxic chemicals and reducing plastic.In the 2024 results, Apple tops the list with a score of 84%, making it the only company to score an "A" grade. Sephora is second with 69%, with Walmart, Sam's Club, and Target following with 65%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:31 pmApple Immersive ‘Concert for One’ arrives next week on Vision Pro
Today Apple released a new immersive music experience from The Weeknd for Vision Pro users. Alongside that release, the company announced the release date for its next immersive video, and it’s right around the corner. more…05:24 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple debuts The Weeknd’s immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro05:19 pmApple assembler Foxconn’s Q3 profit rises 14%, beats forecasts
Major Apple assembler Foxconn reported on Thursday a 14% rise in third-quarter net profit, driven in part by strong AI server demand… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmFinal Cut Pro 11 touts AI-powered features for the Mac
Macworld Following the launch of the first M4 Macs, Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac and updates for iPad, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro. The updated software is free to current users through the App Store. Here are quick summaries of the new features for each app. Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac Magnetic Mask: An AI-based feature that can “isolate people and objects in a video clip without the need for a green screen or more time-consuming rotoscoping.” Magnetic Mask can be used with color correction and video effects. Transcribe to Captions: Uses AI to automatically generate closed captions with an Apple-trained large language model that transcribes spoken audio. Spatial Video Editing for Apple Vision Pro: Spatial video editing support includes special effects, color corrections, titles with depth positions, and more. Previews of left- and right-eye angles are available and spatial videos can be exported directly to a Photos library, viewed immediately on Vision Pro, or uploaded to the native visionOS Vimeo app. The release notes for Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac has a complete list of the new features. Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac is free to current users; new users can get a 90-day free trial, after which the app is $299.99 (one-time fee). Magnetic MaskApple Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 Enhance Light and Color: adjust color, color balance, contrast, and brightness. This feature is optimized for SDR, HDR, RAW, and Log-encoded media. Haptic feedback for Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard: “a light pulse” occurs when trimming clips, moving media, navigating the timeline, and resizing viewer clips. Vertical pinch gesture: to expand or minimize clip height in the timeline. Dynamic adjustment of the size and position of the viewer in Picture in Picture mode. Timeline support for recordings at 90 fps, 100 fps, and 120 fps on iPhone 16 Pro. New inks for Live Drawing: watercolor, crayon, fountain pen, and monoline pen options. Expanded content library: new modular transitions, color-grading presets, and dynamic soundtracks. Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 is free to current users of the app. It’s free for a month to new users and then will cost $4.99 per month. It’s also available for a $49 annual fee. Final Cut Camera 1.1 Capture Log-encoded HEVC video in standalone or Live Multicam sessions. A level to help compose shots with roll and tilt indicators. A crosshairs indicator for top-down shots. Final Cut Camera is available for free later in the App Store. Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 and Logic Pro for iPad 2.1 The major new feature for Logic Pro is the Quantec Room Simulator plug-in, which produces “the most acoustically accurate reverb ever created.” The plug-in adds natural acoustic space and “or the modern Quantec Yardstick for improved clarity and detail.” “The Quantec Room Simulator has been a key element to my sound for many years, appearing on records like Passion and Us. I also used it to build harmonic drones to start my live set, which then evolved into songs like ‘Across the River,’” said musician Peter Gabriel in an Apple press release. “It’s wonderful that Apple is bringing the Quantec QRS back to life as a plug-in for Logic users around the world.” Quantec Room SimulatorApple The Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 release notes have complete details on the new features and updates. Logic Pro for Mac 11.1 is free for current users, while new users get a free 90-day trial. After that, it’s a one-time purchase of $199.99. Logic Pro for iPad 2 is a free update to current users, while new users get a free trial for a month and then pay $4.99 monthly or $49 annually.04:48 pmDeals: M4 iMac $149 off from $1,150, M2 MacBook Air $550 off original price, Apple Find My wallet, and more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 iMac $149 off from $1,150, M2 MacBook Air $550 off original price, Apple Find My wallet, and more
Alongside ongoing all-time low pricing across the entire Apple Watch Series 10 lineup, today we are moving back over to the new M4 iMac lineup, Apple’s M2 iPad Air at up to $200 off, and more. Amazon is now offering the best price to date on the most affordable M4 iMac at the new $1,150 all-time low ($149 off), joined by the same price drop on the 10-core model. From there, we have an early Black Friday doorbuster that drops the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM down to $749, or $550 off the original price, as well as the best deal yet on Satechi’s sweet Passport Wallet with Find My and MagSafe charging. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5toys Lunch Break. more…04:25 pmApple legend Bill Atkinson in treatment for pancreatic cancer
Legendary Apple programmer Bill Atkinson is being treated for the same disease that killed his boss, Steve Jobs. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:12 pmApple TV+ workplace comedy ‘Mythic Quest’ returns for season four on January 29th
Apple TV+ on Thursday announced that the fourth season of its hit comedy “Mythic Quest,” hailing from creators Rob McElhenney… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:02 pmUK consumer group files £3B lawsuit against Apple for iCloud ‘abuse’
A UK consumer-advocacy group claims iCloud is an abuse of Apple’s power over iPhone and iPad users. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:01 pmApple Launches Final Cut Pro 11, the First Version Change in 13 Years
Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 this week, marking the first major version change in over a decade for its professional video editing software. The update introduces several AI-powered features, including a new "Magnetic Mask" function that automatically tracks objects through video clips for targeted color grading and effects. The suite now offers on-device automatic caption generation for dialogue tracks and adds support for spatial video editing compatible with Apple Vision Pro. Users can adjust the depth of titles and objects for 3D viewing. The update requires macOS 14.6 and at least 8GB of RAM, with some features exclusive to Apple silicon Macs. Existing Final Cut Pro X users will receive the upgrade at no cost, while new users can purchase the software for $299. Accompanying updates include Final Cut Camera for iPhone, which now supports H.265 HEVC format for Apple Log footage on iPhone 15/16 Pro models, and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1, featuring enhanced automated color grading tools and new creative assets. Projects created on Mac remain incompatible with the iPad version, PetaPixel reports. Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:45 pmMadrid's fifth Apple Store opens November 28
Apple has announced the opening of Apple La Vaguada, in north Madrid, marking the city's fifth store and its first in ten years.Custom wallpaper for the new Apple La Vaguada in Madrid — image credit: AppleJust over a decade on from the opening of its Apple Puerto del Sol store, Apple is adding a new retail location around 10 miles away. The new store is located on the top floor of Madrid's La Vaguada Shopping Center, on the Avenue de Monforte de Lemos.Apple revealed the store with a new Apple Store webpage for it, which says it will open on Friday, November 28, 2024. "Let's do cool things," says the new store page, in translation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:40 pm'Mythic Quest' season 4 returns to Apple TV+ on January 29
Apple will be bringing back "Mythic Quest" to Apple TV+ for its fourth season in the new year, with spin-off series "Side Quest" to air right after its conclusion.Mythic Quest - Image credit: Apple TV+Arriving over three years after Apple renewed the show, "Mythic Quest" is finally nearing the release of its fourth season. It's also going to bring along its spin-off, renamed "Side Quest" from the original title "Mere Mortals."The main show, "Mythic Quest," will start from January 29 with two new episodes, reports Variety. One new episode will be released every week, until it ends on March 26. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:35 pmGoogle launches new Gemini app on iPhone with Gemini Live
After being part of the Google (Search) application since February, Gemini is now its own standalone app on the iPhone. more…