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- Tuesday November 12
- 07:01 pmApp Store Connect for iOS gets major update with new interface and features
After releasing a major update to TestFlight last month, Apple is now updating App Store Connect for iOS with a new interface as well as many new features – including more detailed notifications and more ways to promote apps. Read on as we break down what’s changed in App Store Connect. more…07:00 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 12, 2024 – iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes, Apple smart home camera
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by 9to5Mac Daily Plus: Get ad-free versions of every episode by visiting 9to5mac.com/join. more…06:41 pmReview: The fastest of the M4 MacBook Pros might be the least interesting one
Not a surprising generational update, but a lot of progress for just one year.06:31 pmSecond developer beta of visionOS 2.2 finally arrives
One day after most of the other developer betas get new builds, visionOS 2.2 turns up for testers using the Apple Vision Pro.The Apple Vision Pro runs visionOSOn Monday, Apple introduced the third round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS SZequoia 15.2, it also brought out the second builds of tvOS 18.2 and watchOS 11.2 for testing.Missing from the group was visionOS 2.2, but it arrived one day later, on Tuesday. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:24 pmAmazon slashes price on Apple iPad (9th Generation) to just $199.99
Amazon has slashed the price on Apple's iPad (9th Generation), powered by Apple's A13 Bionic chip, with a 10.2-inch Retina Display… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:20 pmHow to update your AirPods and AirPods Pro to fix bugs
Here's how to see if you have the latest AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware, plus what you can do to force an update. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:08 pmHoliday 2024 MacBook Buyer's Guide — Which Mac laptop you should buy?
Apple's late 2024 update to its Mac and MacBook ranges has brought M4 to the product line. Here's how to choose the best portable Mac for your budget for the 2024 holiday season.MacBook Air and MacBook ProApple's fall product updates covered many areas, but for the Mac product category, it meant an update to M4. Following the introduction of the chip in the iPad Pro lineup earlier in the year, the MacBook Pro now uses the speedy chip.Even better, Apple didn't stop at just M4, as it brought out M4 Pro and M4 Max variants as well. These additions offer a lot more performance options, and in the case of the M4 Max, more performance than an M2 Ultra in some benchmarks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:07 pmPublic beta 2 for macOS 15.2, iPadOS 18.2, and more adds these new features
One week after the first public betas launched, Apple has released new public beta 2 builds for macOS Sequoia 15.2, iPadOS 18.2, tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2. Here’s everything that’s new. more…06:04 pmiOS 18.2 public beta 2 now available, here’s everything new
Apple has released iOS 18.2 public beta 2 for users today. The latest update includes all of the new Apple Intelligence capabilities of iOS 18.2 plus a handful of changes and performance improvements. Here’s everything new. more…06:04 pmApple releases visionOS 2.2 beta 2 with new Mac Virtual Display features
visionOS 2.2 beta 2 is rolling out now for developers. Apple’s forthcoming software update brings a big upgrade to Vision Pro’s Mac Virtual Display feature, which is available now for beta testers. more…06:00 pmCool your iPhone while it charges with this power puck [Review] ★★★★☆
Keep your iPhone or Android cool while charging up with the Aukey MagFusion GameFrost Wireless Charger, extending the life of its battery. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:00 pmCool your iPhone while it charges with this power puck [Review] ★★★★☆
Keep your iPhone or Android cool while charging up with the Aukey MagFusion GameFrost Wireless Charger, extending the life of its battery. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:53 pmCharge your iPhone and your MacBook in one go with this $48 Baseus deal
Macworld Some deals just keep getting sweeter, it seems, as the Baseus PicoGo W2 wireless charger for your iPhone and laptop is available to buy for $48 at Amazon, a 31 percent discount from its $70 MSRP. This one was already available with a 14 percent discount, but an extra 20 percent off is available via an on-page coupon, so don’t forget to check that box. The PicoGo charger is tiny and portable, and it opens up, allowing you to attach your phone to it and charge it while also keeping it at an angle so it’s easy to check. The magnetic charger delivers a maximum of 15W power. The built-in retractable cable can be plugged into a laptop, providing 67W charging, eliminating the need for an extra cable, and helping you actually keep a tidy desk. Of course, instead of a laptop, you can plug in another phone, earbuds, or even your keyboard when it needs some juice. The Baseus charging stand is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry anywhere you need to go. So snatch the Baseus PicoGO W2 charger for $48 at Amazon while you still can. Charge your iPhone and your laptop in one goBuy it now at Amazon05:39 pmFordPass app updated with Control Center toggles, new Home Screen widget
Ford fans rejoice: it’s our turn to add widgets for our cars to Control Center. Ford is rolling out a new version of the FordPass app with Control Center toggles as well as a new Home Screen widget. more…05:26 pmWhat a VPN kill switch is, and why you need it
A kill switch can help prevent your privacy from being breached when your encrypted VPN connection stops working. This is why your VPN needs it.An iPad disconnected from the InternetThe basic idea of a virtual private network (VPN) service is that your connection is more private. Using a secure encrypted VPN connection, your online actions are not able to be monitored by other web traffic.However, there are occasions where you may not have the protection of a VPN. Rather than the encrypted tunnel to a different server, you may suddenly find yourself directly accessing the internet without the VPN. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:19 pmApple preps new smart home IP camera in 2026
Apple is making its first foray into the smart home IP camera market, with mass production scheduled for 2026, targeting annual… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:05 pmToday in Apple history: Cupertino salivates over the restaurant biz
On November 12, 1996, Apple laid out a wild plan to get into the restaurant business, saying it would open a chain of Apple Cafes. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:00 pmGrab Nomad’s limited edition ‘Magma’ Apple Watch band and iPhone case while you can
Following the launch of Nomad’s completely fresh Apple Watch band in August, a new limited version has arrived alongside a matching iPhone case. The Rocky Point Band and iPhone Sport Case are now available in Magma. more…04:50 pmApple Gets EU Warning To Stop Geo-Blocking on App, iTunes Stores
Apple was notified by the European Union that its geo-blocking practices are potentially in breach of consumer protection rules, adding to the iPhone maker's regulatory issues in the bloc. From a report: Apple's App Store, iTunes Store and other media services unlawfully discriminate against European customers based on their place of residence, according to a European Commission statement on Tuesday. The notification comes as Apple is facing the first-ever fine under the Digital Markets Act, or DMA, for failing to allow app developers to steer users to cheaper deals, Bloomberg News reported last week. That penalty is set to come months after the Cupertino, California-based company was hit with a $1.9 billion fine for similar abuses under the bloc's traditional competition rules. The geo-locating investigation was conducted together with a network of national consumer authorities and found Apple media services only allow users to use payment cards issued in the countries they registered their Apple accounts, according to the statement. The App Store also blocks users from downloading apps offered in other countries, the investigation found. Read more of this story at Slashdot.04:48 pmGet an inside look at Bad Sisters season 2 [Video]
A new "Bad Sisters" season 2 video gives an inside look at the unfolding story and welcomes a new cast member, Irish actor Fiona Shaw. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)