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- Tuesday November 05
- 10:15 amRumor: Apple to announce/launch of M4-based MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro units in early to mid-2025 | PowerPageRumor: Apple to announce/launch of M4-based MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro units in early to mid-2025
Apple announced its nifty M4-based iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models, complete with variants of the chip. As exciting as these are, the rumor mill has begun speculating as to when users can expect the M4 versions of the MacBook Air, the Mac Studio, and the Mac Pro towers. Where notebooks are concerned, Apple […] Source10:15 amApple, EU negotiate DMA terms, iOS users to be offered the option to use Google Maps and Google Translate as default apps | PowerPageApple, EU negotiate DMA terms, iOS users to be offered the option to use Google Maps and Google Translate as default apps
If you’re in Europe and looking to choose an alternate map/GPS and translation app, you’re going to like this. Apple continues to negotiate with the EU regarding its regulatory compliance. In a new document released by the company, Apple has announced plans to enable setting default apps for navigation and translation soon. This will allow […] Source05:53 amApple’s next iPad Air could get a 90Hz display
The next iPad Air refresh could introduce a 90Hz display. The iMac and Studio Display might follow suit in the future. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:24 amB&H launches holiday deals on Apple with discounts up to $600 off
The official holiday 2024 sale at B&H provides bargain hunters with steep savings on MacBooks, desktop Macs, podcasting gear and more.Save hundreds on Apple & more - Image credit: AppleYou can view the full selection of over 100 Apple deals at B&H on the store's dedicated sale page. We've compiled our favorite discounts below, which comprise of last-gen Mac computers, podcasting gear, external storage and more — all of which are heavily discounted. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:28 amHow to edit PDFs on a Mac using Preview & third-party apps
Editing PDFs on a Mac is simple, thanks to the built-in tools in macOS and various third-party apps. Here's how to get started, whether you're making quick annotations or detailed modifications.macOS PDF editor, PreviewPDF is a universally accepted document format because it preserves layout and content across different devices and platforms. However, PDFs can be difficult to modify without the right tools. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:20 amReview: Hohem iSteady MT2 Camera/Smartphone Gimbal Kit
If you've ever used a smartphone gimbal before, the Hohem iSteady MT2 is a more solid — and professional-grade — handheld gimbal camera mount that enables smooth motion, AI tracking, and digital control for your iPhone, DSLR, or other cameras.The Hohem iSteady MT2 can be used with both smartphones and cameras. Image credit: HohemWhile both Apple and Android smartphones can take pretty impressive pictures and video, they are by no means a worthy substitute for DSLRs, Superzooms, action cams and other types of cameras. Smartphone gimbals like the DJI Osmo Mobile or the Hohem iSteady V3, which we've previously reviewed, are great for creating smooth videos using smartphones when you or the camera, or both, are in motion.The Hohem iSteady MT2 is likewise capable of using smartphones for video recording, but is built to handle traditional cameras — and thus is heavier, sturdier, and a more complicated device than a smartphone gimbal. It is a three-axis camera gimbal that can pan, roll, and tilt, all while keeping your expensive camera securely attached. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 amvisionOS 2.2 Beta Adds Wide and Ultrawide Modes To Mac Virtual Display
Apple released the first beta of visionOS 2.2, introducing new "Wide" and "Ultrawide" modes for the Mac Virtual Display feature on the Vision Pro headset. MacRumors reports: Apple has previously said the ultra-wide version of Mac Virtual Display is equivalent to having two physical 4K displays sitting side by side on a desk. Mac Virtual Display is now available in three sizes: Normal, Wide, and Ultrawide. visionOS 2.2 will likely be released to the public in December alongside iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, and other updates. Further reading: Apple Delays Cut-price Vision Headset Until 2027, Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Says Read more of this story at Slashdot.01:05 amRumor: Apple developing 90Hz display tech for iPad Air, Studio Display, and iMac
A new rumor today suggests Apple is developing a 90Hz display that could be destined for the iPad Air, 24-inch iMac, and Studio Display. The rumor comes from an anonymous source who reached out to the Upgrade podcast hosted by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell. more…12:52 amApple is researching smart glasses with an internal study, report claims
Apple is reportedly using an internal study to gauge interest in smart glasses as the company continues to develop its own Apple Glass, an eventual successor to Apple Vision Pro.Apple is reportedly exploring Smart Glasses with an internal study.The aforementioned study was supposedly launched at the end of October and is known under the project codename Atlas, not to be confused with a scrapped iPhone 16 hardware project bearing the same codename. With its internal study, Apple seeks to gather employee feedback on smart glasses currently on the market.The study is reportedly being conducted by the company's Product Systems Quality team, which is part of Apple's hardware engineering division. There are also plans for additional focus groups in the near future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:44 amApple stops signing iOS 18.0.1, no longer allowing downgrades from 18.1
A week after releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.0.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to a previous version of the operating system. more…12:36 amGM really wants you to believe you’re better off without CarPlay
We’re coming up on two years since GM announced its decision to ditch CarPlay on all of its EVs. By all measures, the transition got off to an incredibly rocky start with its 2024 model year cars. The Chevy Blazer EV, for example, suffered from a series of problems courtesy of GM’s “Ultifi” infotainment system. In a new interview this week, Baris Cetinok GM’s software vice president once again doubled down on the company’s move to abandon CarPlay. more…12:07 amNew in iOS 18.2 developer beta 2: Additional settings for ChatGPT, Camera Control, and more | AppleInsiderNew in iOS 18.2 developer beta 2: Additional settings for ChatGPT, Camera Control, and more
iOS 18.2 has received its second developer beta, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the software update and the changes it includes.iOS 18.2 developer beta 2 is now available for download.On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.2 developer beta 2, which brings iOS 18.2 to iPhone models as old as the iPhone XR and iPhone XS. The first developer beta, released two weeks prior, was only intended for Apple Intelligence testing and was thus only compatible with the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 16 range.As a whole, iOS 18.2 introduces support for a variety of Apple Intelligence features, including Image Playground, Genmoji, and Visual Intelligence on the iPhone 16. ChatGPT integration with Siri and Writing Tools is also a part of the update, and Monday's developer beta expands upon many of these features with new settings and splash screens. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:01 amtvOS 18.2 adds support for 21:9 and other aspect ratios to Apple TV
When Apple announced tvOS 18 at WWDC in June, the company teased some new features that wouldn’t be available in the first release. One of them is support for different aspect ratios on , which is now coming with the tvOS 18.2 update. more…Monday November 0411:45 pmApple News will use Live Activities to track election results live on iPhone
If you're not feeling plugged in enough during the 2024 election, Apple News has a way to get up-to-the-second results on your Lock Screen and Apple Watch through Live Activities.Election results will be available as a Live Activity on iPhoneApple originally introduced Live Activities as a way to whimsically take advantage of the Dynamic Island and present live, updated information to the user. It has been handy for now playing music, sports scores, and active calls, but Apple News is using it for something a little more anxiety-inducing.Starting late on Tuesday, users will be able to have a Live Activity from Apple News that tracks the results of the election. So, the Lock Screen will have a large, interactive widget that will launch to the latest election coverage, and the Dynamic Island will show the electoral count for each candidate continuously. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:32 pm‘Twentieth Anniversary MacBook Pro’ coming in 2026?
Apple's 2025 MacBook Pro lineup is expected to keep the same design with the processor being upgraded to Apple's M5 chip family… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.11:24 pmApple launches new internal study focused on building smart glasses
After announcing Vision Pro last year, Apple has reportedly been exploring more ways to provide AR and VR content to users – and it seems that the idea of smart glasses is growing within the company. A Bloomberg report on Monday revealed that Apple has been conducting a new internal study focusing on building smart glasses. more…11:05 pmDevelopers can begin work on an app intent system that will make Siri smarter in 2025 | AppleInsiderDevelopers can begin work on an app intent system that will make Siri smarter in 2025
Apple's latest betas for iOS 18.2 and the rest support developer testing of the new app intent system that will ultimately make Siri more contextually aware in a later release.App Intents will let developers pass onscreen data to Apple IntelligenceUsers that excitedly updated to the public release of iOS 18.1 for access to Apple Intelligence were disappointed to discover that Siri hadn't changed much beyond a new glow animation. Several of the features shown off during WWDC still aren't available, but developers can get started on support today.According to developer documentation released by Apple, developers can test the app intent system for making onscreen content available to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Simply, this means users will be able to send anything active on screen to AI for parsing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:42 pmmacOS 15.2 lets users add a Weather widget to the Menu Bar
Apple on Monday released the second developer beta of iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2, both with additional Apple Intelligence features. However, the updates also bring some new features, and today’s beta lets Mac users add a Weather app widget to the macOS Menu Bar. more…10:30 pmHow to find an iPhone with Apple Watch
It's totally easy to ping your iPhone from your Apple Watch. At the push of a button, you can make your iPhone ring. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:02 pmThis Apple Watch band’s secret weapon is a concealed wireless charger
Why carry a separate cable when you can wear an Apple Watch band with built-in charger on your wrist? That's PowerBand, and it's on sale! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)