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- 03:12 pm'Flappy Bird' to soar onto App Store after decade-long hiatus
"Flappy Bird" fans have spent more than ten years trying to bring it back to mobile phones — and now the eponymous hero will return in 2024.'Flappy Bird' to return to iPhone in 2024Flappy Bird was a wildly popular game that first hit the Apple App Store in the first half of 2013. It didn't take long for the challenging arcade game to become the number one downloaded free game for iPhone. At its height, it earned more than $50,000 daily from in-app advertisements and sales.In January 2014, Flappy Bird flew on the Google Play store. However, it wouldn't stay there long. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:02 pmApple publishes full list of 250+ new iOS 18 features and changes
Apple published a PDF on its website with a list of all of the new iOs 18 features and changes. The list contains… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:50 pmA unique attack could steal your passwords from Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro's eye-tracking technology offers a new way to interact with typing, but hackers are already exploiting it to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to know to protect your data.Apple Vision ProNew technologies always come with new vulnerabilities. One such vulnerability, GAZEploit, exposes users to potential privacy breaches on Apple Vision Pro FaceTime calls.GAZEploit, developed by researchers from the University of Florida, CertiK Skyfall Team, and Texas Tech University, uses eye-tracking data in virtual reality to guess what a user is typing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:38 pmFlappy Bird is returning to the iPhone soon after 10-year absence
Flappy Bird, the beloved but short-lived App Store hit from 2013-2014, is coming back to the iPhone soon. Over 10 years after its developer pulled the game and disappointed a host of fans, the original game and its trademark have been turned over to new hands, sparking the coming re-release. more…02:30 pmUsed iPhone sales up 28% as owners prep for iPhone 16 – with a big surprise
A new report says that used iPhone sales are up 28% on the same period last year as owners liberate funds for an iPhone 16 purchase, with the peak seen on the day after the keynote. The data suggests that the iPhone 16 is set to be a more popular upgrade than either the iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 – with one surprising twist … more…02:14 pmIkea adds Matter support to Dirigera hub, for real this time
Two years after the Dirigera hub was announced with the promise of being Matter-compatible, Ikea is finally releasing non-beta firmware to facilitate this.Ikea's Dirigera smart home hubBack in 2022, Ikea announced the Dirigera home hub that would work with its range of smart home devices. It was said to have Matter support, which would allow it to connect to smart devices from just about any manufacturer, including Apple and its HomeKit range.But at the same time, an Ikea spokesperson said that the company was working "toward Matter certification step-by-step, and the first update is expected in the next couple of months." So, no, it didn't have Matter support. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmResearchers find Apple Vision Pro’s eye tracking exposed what users type
Researcher have discovered a new security vulnerability in Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset's eye-tracking technology… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:45 pmShould you upgrade to the new AirPods 4 or AirPods Max?
Is it time for you to upgrade and buy the new AirPods 4 or AirPods Max? I’ve put together a guide and a video to help you decide. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:42 pmGAZEploit can work out Vision Pro user passwords from watching their avatars
Security researchers have come up with a pretty wild Vision Pro exploit. Dubbed GAZEploit, it’s a method of working out the passwords of Vision Pro users by watching the eye movements of their avatars during video calls. They’ve put together a YouTube video (below) to demonstrate how tracking the avatar’s eye movements accurately detects the virtual keys the Vision Pro user is looking at when typing … more…01:38 pmBest portable power stations for winter camping from Bluetti
Bring the comforts of home with you on your winter camping trip with Bluetti B300K, AC200, and PV350, which can power everything you might need from heating pads to lights for a days-long adventure.Bluetti B300K powering your RV lifeWhether you spend all your time traveling as a van life or RV life connoisseur, or you just want to try winter camping in a tent for the first time, Bluetti has portable power stations built for you. The B300K is their latest edition with 2,764.8Wh capacity in a compact case that weighs 65 pounds.There are many reasons to trust Bluetti with your power needs, be it for keeping the lights on after a power outage or keeping you warm in a remote campsite. The B300K is widely compatible with the AC300, AC200L, AC200 Max, and AC500, plus it can be stacked for expanded capacity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider01:31 pmApple down to just three products with Lightning connector
With all of the news devices announced at the "It's Glowtime" event, Apple has now transitioned all of its flagship products to USB-C… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:30 pmBreak into music and video production with these creative courses
Learn how to use Ableton Live, shoot compelling video and even write songs using AI with these affordable music and video production courses. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:15 pmShould you upgrade to Apple Watch Series 10 or Ultra 2?
Is it time for you to upgrade and buy the new Apple Watch Series 10 or Apple Watch Ultra 2? I’ve put together a guide to help you decide. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:02 pmTwo years later, Ikea’s Diregera smart home hub finally supports Matter
It was May 2022 when Ikea proudly announced its Diregera hub, bringing Matter support to the company’s smart home line-up. Some two years later, and rather later than scheduled, that upgrade is finally available. But better late than never, as Matter support means that you can now control any compatible Ikea smart home product via Apple’s Home app … more…01:00 pmShould you upgrade to iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro?
Is it time for you to upgrade and buy the new iPhone 16? I’ve put together a buying guide with charts and a video to help you decide. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:37 pmCraig Federighi talks about the challenges behind keeping Apple Intelligence private
Apple had to achieve what Craig Federighi says were breakthroughs so that Apple Intelligence could use large language models in the cloud while still protecting users' privacy. Here's what Apple did.Craig FederighiDuring the "It's Glowtime" event, Apple talked about Private Cloud Compute as the way that user privacy is protected. Apple aims for as much of Apple Intelligence should work entirely on device, but there are also user requests that will require sending data to cloud services like ChatGPT."We set out from the beginning with a goal of how can we extend the kinds of privacy guarantees that we've established with processing on-device with iPhone to the cloud—that was the mission statement," Apple's senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi, said in an interview with Wired. "It took breakthroughs on every level to pull this together, but what we've done is achieve our goal." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:29 pmThis $30 built-for-MagSafe power bank will charge your iPhone in a blink
Macworld The iPhone 16 may have bigger batteries than ever, but if you’re a heavy user it can never be enough. This is why getting an Anker Magnetic 10,000mAh power bank for $30 (25 percent off) at Amazon makes perfect sense. The power bank is slim and tiny, fitting perfectly on the back of your iPhone, even the new models. The massive 10,000mAH capacity will give you a full charge for your phone and still have plenty of power left to top it off a second time. The power bank offers 7.5W wireless and magnetic charging, which means you’ll top off your phone in no time. This device is super compact, measuring just 0.72 inches in thickness, making it super easy to carry in those annoying knuckle-deep pockets. One cool thing about the Anker Magnetic power bank is that you can charge your iPhone with it and plug it in at the same time, so you recharge the battery at the same time. In this way, you cut down on the recharge time before using it again, and you use a single cord. Win-Win. So go ahead and snatch the Anker Magnetic Power Bank for $30 at Amazon before the deal expires. (Note This price is exclusive for Prime members, which means you’ll need a subscription to the service. If you’re not on Amazon Prime just yet, you can subscribe at any time and try it out for free for 30 days.) Buy it now at Amazon12:28 pmUsing AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid is better than an over-the-counter dedicated device | 9 to 5 MacUsing AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid is better than an over-the-counter dedicated device
When Apple issues the firmware upgrade needed to use AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid, it will put the company into direct competition with existing over-the-counter (OTC) products. Most OTC hearing aids offer Bluetooth headphone functionality, so a single device will serve both functions either way, but AirPods will offer two significant advantages … more…12:00 pmApple Glowtime Event Triples Down on Apple Intelligence
Although AI is the current buzzword with many consumers, the jury is still out on whether most mainstream users will drink the Apple Intelligence Kool-Aid and move to upgrade their current iPhones. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:59 amApple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 – comparing the biggest wearables
The Apple Watch Series 10 unexpectedly can have the largest screen of any Apple Watch model. Here's how it and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 compares, for when you decide to upgrade.Apple Watch Series 10 [left], Apple Watch Ultra 2 [right]The Apple Watch Series 10 got a much-needed update on September 9. Not only did its internals get upgraded, but its external design got a facelift too.With a much larger display and presence, some may consider the Apple Watch Series 10 as being much closer to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 than ever before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums