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- Thursday February 27
- 10:15 amApple adds M4 iMac to refurbished store inventory
Earlier this month, Apple added both the M4 Mac mini and the M4 MacBook Pro to its refurbished store inventory. As of Wednesday, the M4 iMac is now available on Apple’s refurbished store inventory, the desktop arriving in a variety of colors and configurations with some discounts thrown in for good measure. Apple’s base model […] Source10:00 amApple states C1 modem en route to additional devices beyond the iPhone 16e
With Apple’s announcement of its iPhone 16e handset, the company also unveiled its custom-designed C1 modem for 5G and LTE connectivity. Up until now, all other current iPhone models have relied upon Qualcomm’s modems, which brought about a certain amount of tension, as Apple and Qualcomm have long been partners, but never agreed about everything. […] Source09:00 amHow to log out of streaming services on vacation TVs after you’ve left
Macworld It’s easier than ever to carry streaming accounts with us as we travel for work or pleasure. Many hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and other properties have smart TVs or set-top boxes from Roku and others that let us log in to Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, and other services. Some of these devices are configured so that after you check out, the configuration is refreshed, and any account information is removed. But not all–especially not in the informal world of Airbnb, VRBO, and other rental arrangements. On a recent trip, I realized when I was hundreds of miles away that I had a mental note to log out of streaming TV services…and that note was absolutely still unchecked. Fortunately, streaming services track your authorized, connected devices and have a variety of pathways to bump systems you want to disconnect from. Apple makes it easy to remove devices that can stream. Here’s how for services that document individual device deregistration or for which I’ve found an answer: Amazon Prime Video: Go to Manage Your Content and Devices. Click Prime Video. Find the device by name or registration date, and then click the Deregister button and click Deregister to confirm. Apple TV+: You can use your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Account to remove an associated device from Apple TV+. On an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, go to Settings/System Settings, tap or click the account name, scroll down, and find the device on a list. The device’s name will have a generic header, like Vizio, and then part of a serial number or identifier. Tap or click the device, tap or click Remove from Account, and confirm. To use your Apple Account, log in at account.apple.com, click Devices, click the TV or other streaming device, click Remove from Account, and confirm. Crunchyroll: Using the website, navigate to Settings > General > Device Management. Find the device by name, click Deactivate next to its name, and confirm the removal. Discovery+: Go to discoveryplus.com, sign in, select your profile in the upper-right corner, and choose Account. Go to Devices > Manage Devices, click Remove next to the named device, and confirm. Disney+: Go to your account page at Disney+, click Manage Devices, and click Log Out below the device you want to remove, then confirm. Fubo: Go to fubo.tv, navigate to your account, and choose Device Manager. Look for “Devices outside your Home Network,” find the device, click Remove Device, and confirm. Hulu: Go to a Hulu app or hulu.com, navigate to your Account page, and, under Watch Hulu on Your Devices, click Manage Devices. Click Remove and confirm the removal next to any device you want to delete. Max: Connect to your Max account through an app or https://max.com, choose your profile, then choose Account > Devices. Click the X next to the device you want to remove from your account and confirm. Netflix: In an app or at https://www.netflix.com/ choose your account. On an app, tap My Netflix, choose Account from the menu in the upper-right corner; at the website, click your account icon in the upper-right corner and choose Account. Tap or click “Manage access and devices,” tap or click Sign Out below the device you want to remove, and confirm. Netflix provides location information among other details to help you pinpoint a login or device. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered; we don’t reply to emails, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice.08:15 amMacworld Podcast: The end of the Apple event era
Macworld In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about the demise of the Apple product launch event. Why is Apple doing this, and is it the best way to go? This is episode 923 with Karen Haslam, David Price, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 923 on YouTube Listen to episode 923 on Apple Podcasts08:00 amThis wallet tracker works like an AirTag and looks like a credit card
Macworld TL;DR: Find your lost wallet with a MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card on sale for $23.97 until March 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Where’s your wallet? If you often find yourself throwing aside couch cushions and hunting in coat pockets for your lost wallet, make it easy on yourself. Use a MagTag Tracker Card to pinpoint exactly where your wallet is, whether it’s lost out in the world or just on the bathroom sink. One of these card trackers is also on sale for only $23.97, but they’re usually $42. Why not AirTags? AirTags are great, but it’s kind of hard to stuff one of them behind your library card. The MagTag works just like an AirTag, but it’s about the size of a credit card, so you can slide it into your wallet, behind your ID badge at work, or a ton of other places an AirTag just won’t fit. Pull up a map and find exactly where your wallet is. If it’s nearby, you can even make your tracker card play a sound. Or activate Lost Mode to display your contact info to anyone who finds your lost items. You still get the benefit of tracking your items with the Apple Find My app, and this tracker is even IP68 waterproof, so it can stand up to rain, dust, and a whole lot more. Don’t worry about recharging. This little tracker can even last up to five months on a full battery. Just toss it on any Qi wireless charger when you need to refill the battery. You have until March 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get a MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card on sale for $23.97. MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card – Works with Apple Find My App – $23.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.05:02 amiPhone 16e reviews praise battery life and C1 chip, but criticize compromises and price | 9 to 5 MaciPhone 16e reviews praise battery life and C1 chip, but criticize compromises and price
Apple last week announced the iPhone 16e, a new entry-level iPhone with an A18 chip and OLED display that costs $599. A day ahead of the official launch in stores, the first iPhone 16e reviews went live on the internet, and they all talk about battery life, C1 chip, and price. more…04:47 amThe iPhone 16e
is an iPhone for people who don’t want to think much about their phone. But they *do* want an iPhone, not just any “whatever” phone. A just plain iPhone, with a good screen, good enough (and simple) camera, and great battery life.04:39 amRefurbished M4 iMac hits Apple’s store with big discounts
Apple's M4 iMac is now available for purchase through its Certified Refurbished store with up to 15% savings. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:58 amHow to use SVG on the Mac and on the web
Scalable Vector Graphics are a common resizable image format for the web. Here's how to use them in macOS.Scalable Vector Graphics are now widely used on the web.Modern web browsers and image apps have the ability to scale images using mathematical calculations, such as Bezier curves. This is as opposed to fixed bitmap graphics, which don't scale well and offer a blocky, pixelated appearance at times.Scalable (or "vector") graphics use math-based descriptions of images. When an image is resized, it can be fully recalculated at the new size with no visible loss of quality. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:16 amiPhone 16e review roundup: an okay, if compromised, device without a market
Initial reviews and impressions for the iPhone 16e are here, and they're middling at best as everyone misses MagSafe.iPhone 16e reviews are in, and they're just okay. Image source: AppleApple discontinued the iPhone SE and introduced a whole new device at a higher price called the iPhone 16e. It has a series of compromises to make the price $200 lower than the base iPhone 16.Reviews are out at a very odd 9 p.m. EST on a Wednesday, and there's a lot to say about this odd iPhone. While no one outright hates the iPhone 16e, it's a tough sell when used and refurbished models might offer a better deal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 amApple’s Find My network exploit lets hackers silently track any Bluetooth device
Apple’s Find My network lets users easily track their devices and accessories such as . However, despite having anti-stalking features, researchers at George Mason University recently discovered an exploit that lets hackers silently track any Bluetooth device through Apple’s network. more…01:45 amUgreen 100W GaN Mini MagSafe Power Station review: Compact & powerful
Ugreen's GaN-based power station packs a lot of juice inside a compact body with multiple USB ports and an Apple-certified adjustable MagSafe puck.Ugreen 100W GaN Mini MagSafe Power Station review: The Ugreen 100W GaN Mini MagSafe Power StationIn a world filled with niche chargers, it's hard for them to stand out. Everyone's needs are different, which is why such a varied number of chargers are able to success on the market.Recently, we've been testing Ugreen's GaN MagSafe tower that is great for our studio setup, or shared charging stations in a home. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:56 amHere’s how Apple Intelligence behaves when you try to use it in multiple languages
With the release of the first beta of iOS 18.4 last week, Apple has finally expanded the capabilities of Apple Intelligence to languages other than English. But one of the questions that non-English users had was “will Apple Intelligence work in multiple languages?” Read on as I detail the experience of using Apple’s AI features in two different languages. more…12:27 amAnalyst repeats 12GB RAM rumor for iPhone 17 Pro models, which may at least be half correct | AppleInsiderAnalyst repeats 12GB RAM rumor for iPhone 17 Pro models, which may at least be half correct
Analyst Jeff Pu has shared once again that he expects both iPhone 17 Pro models to have 12GB of RAM, but more reliable sources say otherwise.iPhone 17 Slim to get 8GB of RAM, while iPhone 17 Pro to get 12GB of RAMRumors are ramping up for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, which is expected in September 2025. This time, it isn't about the controversial camera bar update, but instead about the included RAM.According to an analyst note seen by 9to5Mac, Jeff Pu believes that both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have 12GB of RAM. Such an upgrade would contribute to more powerful AI features exclusive to those devices. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:11 amUS intelligence head moves to block UK demand for backdoor into locked iCloud data
The head of US national intelligence said a demand from the UK for a backdoor into iCloud files globally is “a violation of Americans' privacy.” (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)Wednesday February 2611:36 pmiPhone 17 Pro models again rumored to feature 12GB RAM for increased AI support
Apple Intelligence has raised the bar when it comes to RAM requirements as AI-based features require a device with at least 8GB of RAM. With Apple working to expand the capabilities of Apple Intelligence even further, the company is now rumored to put 12GB of RAM in the iPhone 17 Pro models. more…10:19 pmApple allegedly allows you to migrate Apple Account purchases, but it’s been 15 days and counting for me with no luck | 9 to 5 MacApple allegedly allows you to migrate Apple Account purchases, but it’s been 15 days and counting for me with no luck
Fifteen days ago, Apple released a tool for iPhone and iPad that allegedly allows you to migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another. The primary requirement is that you must be logged in with both Apple Accounts on the same iPhone or iPad. The only problem is that there are also secondary, tertiary, quaternary, quinary, senary, septenary, octonary, nonary, and denary requirements as well. There were so many requirements that I had to learn what comes after tertiary! Best of all is that the tool doesn’t explain what went wrong when your two Apple Accounts don’t meet the very strict criteria. It just fails. more…10:08 pmTrump admin examines whether UK violated CLOUD Act by forcing Apple to kill end-to-end encryption | Mac Daily NewsTrump admin examines whether UK violated CLOUD Act by forcing Apple to kill end-to-end encryption
The Trump admin is examining whether the UK broke a bilateral agreement by reportedly demanding that Apple either build a "backdoor" or… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:03 pmApple won't comment on $3.2 million fine for mishandling data in South Korea
The South Korean government has levied fines against Apple after it was found using illegally obtained data to predict when users couldn't pay for App Store purchases — and Apple's representatives aren't in the mood to talk about it.Image credit: do21c on PixabayIn January, Apple had been fined by the South Korean government for using data illegally obtained without users' consent. The fines totaled 4.65 billion won, a sum that works out to be just under $3.2 million.During the February 25 meeting with the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), Apple representatives were asked which other countries used Apple's NSF scores. According to The Korea Herald, the representatives responded by saying "It is hard to make a public statement because we have to confer with our client. We do not know exactly." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:56 pmNew Apple TV 4K with AI would be an instant upgrade for me, here’s why
Apple is reportedly developing a new Apple TV 4K device that will launch later this year. While I wasn’t pining for an upgrade before, Amazon’s new demo of Alexa+ features changed that. It showed me just how great an Apple TV 4K upgrade with Apple Intelligence could be. more…