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- 02:36 pmiOS 18.2 with Image Playground and Visual Intelligence now expected in early December | AppleInsideriOS 18.2 with Image Playground and Visual Intelligence now expected in early December
A new report suggests that the actual launch date for iOS 18.2 will be the first week of December, featuring new graphics tools including Image Playground and Genmoji.iOS 18.2 will focus on graphics tools that leverage Apple Intelligence.The Bloomberg report backs up some previous claims of an early December launch. comes from Bloomberg, and is Expected in the next update to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS is the arrival of a few more marquee features of Apple Intelligence that Apple initially showcased in June 2024 at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference.Beta testing for iOS 18.2 is currently underway, though developers are having to join a waitlist for access to the forthcoming graphics features. In addition to the Image Playground image generator and Genmoji custom emoji engine, testers will also be working with Image Wand and ChatGPT integration. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:34 pmThe next major MacBook design refresh arrives in 2026
The next big major MacBook Pro design overhaul will reportedly arrive in 2026 alongside a new display technology. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:30 pmGet a smartphone the size of a credit card for just $95
This little phone is about the size of a credit card, but it's still packed with everything you may expect from a smartphone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:51 pmApple is ‘seriously considering’ Vision device that offloads compute to your iPhone | 9 to 5 MacApple is ‘seriously considering’ Vision device that offloads compute to your iPhone
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is ‘seriously considering’ developing a cheaper Apple Vision device that offloads all of the computing power to your iPhone, essentially developing a headset with primarily displays and battery. more…01:32 pmApple reportedly releasing ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be releasing a ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026. Apple has traditionally taken a four year design cycle with MacBook Pro, but it’s looking like the M5 refresh will just be another chip upgrade – and we’ll have to wait another year to see a complete overhaul. more…01:20 pmGurman: iOS 18.2 with releasing slightly earlier than usual
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple will be releasing iOS 18.2 a little bit earlier than usual, on the week of December 2nd. He also outlines some more details on the release timeline for future Apple Intelligence features. more…01:07 pmKuo: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset delayed beyond 2027
According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has delayed its plans to release a more affordable Apple Vision headset in 2025. It’ll take a couple extra years now. more…02:29 amApple will soon be selling a top head strap for Apple Vision Pro’s Solo Knit band
Initially spotted by Brad Lynch on X, Apple has recently listed a new Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro, one that looks very similar (though not quite identical) to the strap that they unveiled back at WWDC23. It works in addition to the Solo Knit band. more…Saturday November 0210:12 pmApple launches rear camera repair program for some iPhone 14 Plus models
Apple has determined that "a very small percentage" of iPhone 14 Plus units have a rear camera issue, and has launched a repair program to fix it.Some iPhone 14 Plus units have an issue that affects the rear camera of the device.The company says that iPhone 14 Plus units manufactured between April 10 and April 28 of last year may have an issue with the rear camera. The problem prevents the device from showing a preview of the image when a photo is taken.Apple has launched a web page detailing the issue, and it allows users check their iPhone 14 Plus serial number to determine if they are eligible. If a unit is affected by the issue, Apple will fix the problem for free, regardless of the phone's warranty status. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:02 pmApple TV+ subscribers to get last games in MLS season pass for free
Apple has dropped the price of the 2024 Major League Soccer season pass from $14.99 to free for Apple TV+ subscribers, or $9.99 for non-subscribers.The 2024 MLS Season Pass has been reduced as the season winds down. Image credit: AppleAs the 2024 season winds down, Apple is offering both the remaining matches as well as interviews, previous games, and other features for the remainder of the season. There has been a lot of focus on Lionel Messi's debut US season, along with other stars like Riqui Puig.Apple previously made a surprise offer to make Messi's first MLS playoff debut free on Apple TV+ for both subscribers and non-subscribers on October 25. Messi plays for Inter Miami CF, and his presence is said to have doubled subscriptions to the MLS Season Pass compared to the previous year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:00 pmApple’s new M4 Max is the fastest CPU on the market, and we haven’t even seen M4 Ultra | 9 to 5 MacApple’s new M4 Max is the fastest CPU on the market, and we haven’t even seen M4 Ultra
Apple unveiled its new MacBook Pro models this week, with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chipsets. The new M4 Pro chip in the Mac mini already showed some very promising results, making it the fastest Mac ever. However, M4 Max takes it to an all new level, and performs among the highest end PC chips on the market. more…07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Time2Pack’ is an app for all your travel needs
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Time2Pack is an all-in one app for your travel needs for iPhone and iPad, offering a robust packing list feature, guides to help you pack, flight tracking, and more. It’s an ultimate travel companion, alleviating a lot of the stress that can come with preparing for a trip. more…07:25 pmA new project is trying to preserve click-wheel iPod games
Gaming on the iPod barely predates the iPhone's arrival in 2007, but fans have launched a project to be sure they can still play the games into the future.The first Apple mobile gaming device: the click-wheel iPod.An iPod fan going by the name Quix discovered a small loophole Apple's digital rights management protection (DRM) for iPod games: they could back up their iPod games manually on a second copy of iTunes on a different machine. They then used this method to back up their own 19 iPod clickwheel games.In discussions about his discovery with a user in France going by Olsro in a iPod fan group on Discord, the pair started the iPod Clickwheel Games Preservation Project. Olsro created a "communitarian virtual machine that anyone can use to sync auth[orized] clickwheel games into their iPod" using the Qemu emulator. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:25 pmThe 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 256GB Storage is $299 Off
The MacBook Air with M2 chip is a machine perfectly capable of achieving day to day work tasks and more. Today, the 2022 model with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage is down to just $699.99 from its original price of $999 on Amazon. The M2 chip boasts a 10-core GPU and 8-core CPU, able […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:23 pmApple Vision Pro arriving in two markets next month
The Apple Vision Pro device will be on sale in the United Arab Emirates and South Korea on November 15. Greg Joswiak, Apple’s marketing chief said that the Vision Pro will be available in the UAE and South Korea next month in a press release. The augmented reality headset can be preordered on November 4 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:22 pmCook pledges relief towards Spain flash floods
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said that the company will be making a donation to Spain’s relief efforts after the flash floods. In a social media post, Cook said that ‘we’re thinking of all those impacted by the devastating flash floods in the region of Valencia, Spain’, and that Apple will be ‘making a donation […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:20 pmM4 Macs: So much to love [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: We can't stop raving about the new M4 Macs -- Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:20 pmM4 Macs: So much to love [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: We can't stop raving about the new M4 Macs -- Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:20 pmM4 Macs: So much to love [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: We can't stop raving about the new M4 Macs -- Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:20 pmM4 Macs: So much to love [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: We can't stop raving about the new M4 Macs -- Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)