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- 04:15 pmApple reportedly phasing out option to purchase multi-year plans of AppleCare+
According to a tweet from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will stop offering the option to purchase a 2-3 year plan of AppleCare+ in physical Apple Stores and on device. This change will be taking place next week. more…03:47 pmPowerBeats Pro 2 earbuds with heart-rate monitoring reportedly launch Feb. 11
Get ready for the launch of PowerBeats Pro 2 with heart-rate monitoring. Apple's latest wireless earbuds could be just over a week away. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:31 pmReport: Apple on track to debut PlayStation VR controllers on Vision Pro later this year | 9 to 5 MacReport: Apple on track to debut PlayStation VR controllers on Vision Pro later this year
According to the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is still on track to enable support for PlayStation VR controllers on Apple Vision Pro. This partnership was originally reported on back in December, and things are still going as expected. more…02:15 pmApple prepares to launch Confetti calendar invite system at employees for testing
Apple's secretive event and meeting invite app is advancing in development, with an internal iCloud deployment within the company expected as early as the week of February 3.Calendar app could get 'Confetti'The second developer beta of iOS 18.3 included references to an unreleased internal app for dealing with event scheduling. Now, it appears Apple is preparing to launch an internal trial of the app in the near future.Apple intends to introduce an app based on iCloud that will allow employees to invite others to events and meetings, reports Bloomberg's newsletter on Sunday. The app is reportedly codenamed "Confetti," a relatively festive name that plays on the whole invitation concept. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:52 pmApple’s iCloud-based event planning service could launch this week
Apple could announce a new iCloud-powered events and invite service, dubbed "Confetti," as soon as this week. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:20 pmGurman: Apple launching new iCloud service as soon as this week, codenamed “Confetti”
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be launching a new events and invites service as part of iCloud. This new service will differ from calendar, and will launch as early as “this coming week.” more…08:00 amSame Apple Find My tech as an AirTag, but slimmer and rechargeable
Macworld If you’ve ever had that moment of sheer panic searching for your wallet, keys, or travel essentials, you know how frustrating it can be. And while AirTags are helpful, they are an odd shape that doesn’t fit with many essentials. MagTag, the ultra-slim tracker that works seamlessly with Apple’s Find My app to ensure you never leave your essentials behind again. At just 1.5mm thick, it’s the size of a credit card, meaning you can slip it into your wallet, passport pouch, or luggage without adding bulk. Whether you’re navigating the subway, rushing through the airport, or simply heading out for the day, MagTag keeps tabs on what matters most—without you even thinking about it. With precision global tracking, MagTag connects to Apple’s Find My network, so you can see your item’s last known location or make it beep loudly to help you find it fast. Forget your wallet at the coffee shop? MagTag sends an instant left-behind alert to your phone so you can turn back before it’s too late. Pick up the MagTag Ultra-slim Tracker (or a couple) while it’s still on sale for just $23.97 (reg. $42.99) through February 23. MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card – Works with Apple Find My App – $23.97 Get It Here StackSocial prices subject to change.02:35 amWhy Apple Vision Pro’s $3,500 price is actually a selling point
We know Apple Watch saves lives, but did you know Apple Vision Pro is helping surgeons save lives? Harry McCracken reports for Fast Company that Apple’s Vision Pro is gaining traction in healthcare, particularly in surgery and medical training. Surgeons at UC San Diego Health have used the headset to streamline operating room displays, reducing physical strain and improving workflow. Meanwhile, Sharp HealthCare has launched a Spatial Computing Center of Excellence and is hosting a summit with 300 attendees exploring Vision Pro’s potential in surgery, medical education, and beyond. Apple’s Susan Prescott shared that even Apple has been surprised by how the medical field has adopted Apple Vision Pro. Perhaps even more surprising is what makes Apple Vision Pro effective in the operating room: its price. more…Saturday February 0111:45 pm9to5Mac Overtime 039: The story of Nomad w/ co-founder and CEO Noah Dentzel
Nomad co-founder and CEO Noah Dentzel joins us to discuss the company’s early beginnings, the product development process, success, and learning experiences. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…09:00 pmBad news for Apple AR glasses, good news for CarPlay and Siri [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Apple pulls the plug on a secret AR glasses project. What does this mean for Vision Pro? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Wheels’ provides a nice interface to help skaters track their journey | 9 to 5 MacIndie App Spotlight: ‘Wheels’ provides a nice interface to help skaters track their journey
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. Wheels aims to be your all-in-one digital skate journal, allowing you (presuming you’re a skater) to track all things skating. It helps track your rides, your skateboards, and offers a clean interface to manage it all. more…07:28 pmPoll: Apple has been making unity bands for five years now, which one is your favorite? | 9 to 5 MacPoll: Apple has been making unity bands for five years now, which one is your favorite?
Ever since early 2021, Apple has been releasing new Black Unity bands for the Apple Watch. 2025 marks the fifth year of this tradition, giving a number of options to pick from. Among the five bands, Apple has released two sport bands, two sport loops, and one braided solo loop. All of them remain available for purchase on the Apple Store today. more…07:00 pmApple @ Work: Looking to upgrade your meeting setup on ? Check out the AISPEECH M6 conference microphone and speaker | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: Looking to upgrade your meeting setup on ? Check out the AISPEECH M6 conference microphone and speaker
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Apple introduced Apple One in 2020, providing an easy way for avid Apple users to subscribe to multiple services at once, and get a nice bundle discount for doing so. It offers three tiers, and its remained that way since it launched. However, I think Apple would benefit greatly from offering a fourth tier, capturing a key demographic. more…05:49 pmThe Apple Watch Series 10 is $70 Off
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the latest smartwatch that’s made by Apple. Today, the 42mm GPS model is down to just $329 from its original price of $400 on Amazon. Boasting tech-forward features such as an always-on display, the ECG app, and more, the Series 10 should be a solid choice for a daily […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:48 pmO3-mini launches to ChatGPT users
OpenAI recently announced the launch of o3-mini for OpenAI API and ChatGPT users. The company initially unveiled o3-mini in 2024, with the more cost-efficient model acting as a direct competitor versus DeepSeek. The developers said the AI model ‘advances the boundaries’ and is designed for STEM functions- OpenAI said that it’s good in coding, math, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:47 pmApple halts AR glasses for Mac development
Apple has apparently canceled plans to create a pair of augmented reality glasses for the Mac, as per Mark Gurman. AR glasses for the Mac were believed to be in development, with the device connecting to the computer for power and handling applications. Engineers had to deal with problems such as attaching a battery and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:46 pm8 additional languages arriving to Apple Intelligence
Apple recently announced that Apple Intelligence will be supporting additional languages in April. During the last earnings call, Tim Cook mentioned that Apple Intelligence will be in simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, and French come April. This coincides with the release of the upcoming iOS 18.4, which incidentally will provide Singapore and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:18 pmIf Anyone Needed Further Proof, Patrick Soon-Shiong’s Los Angeles Times Is Now a Propaganda Rag (and They’re Bad at HTML) | Daring FireballIf Anyone Needed Further Proof, Patrick Soon-Shiong’s Los Angeles Times Is Now a Propaganda Rag (and They’re Bad at HTML)
You can’t see the link or click on it as rendered in a browser, because there’s no content between the opening `` and closing `` tags, but whoever at the LA Times edited Reinhart’s column to pervert its meaning, did so sloppily, leaving behind at least this one acerbic vestigial link from his originally-submitted prose.03:05 pmHands on: GAMEBABY Case transforms your iPhone into a retro console with physical buttons | 9 to 5 MacHands on: GAMEBABY Case transforms your iPhone into a retro console with physical buttons
I was someone who grew up with a Gameboy Color in my hands. I would play games like Pokemon, Ray-Man, and Super Mario until my fingers cramped. So, last year, when Apple opened the gates and allowed emulator apps like Delta into the App Store, I was all over it. It was awesome playing my old games on my iPhone. Although the app does a great job with haptic feed to mimic physical buttons, there is really nothing like the real thing. So when I saw the GAMEBABY at CES this year, I knew I had to get my hands on it. more…