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- Thursday January 30
- 09:27 pmPrice drop: 1TB flash drive connects via USB-C and USB-A
If your device's hard drive is full, or you want to transfer files quickly, this 1TB USB-C flash drive (with USB-A option) comes in handy. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:02 pmRumor Replay: Leaked Apple Intelligence memo, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: a leaked Apple Intelligence-related memo, and iPhone 17 Pro Max and SE 4 reports. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…08:40 pmApple may walk back a major brand safety decision from 2023
More than a year has passed since Apple paused advertising on X over brand safety concerns. Soon, however, Apple may begin advertising on X again. more…08:34 pm9to5Mac Daily: January 30, 2025 – Starlink for iPhone, hidden iOS features
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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…07:54 pmWhy Grammarly Beats Apple’s Writing Tools for Serious Writers
Adam Engst explains why he finds his Grammarly subscription essential even after 35 years of professional writing, describing both its traditional proofreading features and new AI-powered paragraph-level enhancements. He also evaluates Apple Intelligence’s new Writing Tools, which fall short in comparison.07:53 pmNew Unity Apple Watch band, upcoming iOS features, Apple AI focus
Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently in internal testing, and Apple reportedly redoubles its AI efforts. Also, T-Mobile and Starlink launch a seemingly better satellite connectivity offering, than Apple’s in-built SOS feature. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair debate if it is time for the Apple Watch hardware lineup to expand. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. more…07:43 pmApple Intelligence in iOS 18.4: Seven new features and changes to expect
Apple Intelligence officially launched three months ago in iOS 18.1, and new features have steadily rolled out ever since. But the next iPhone update, iOS 18.4, is going to be especially big for new Apple Intelligence capabilities. Here are seven features and changes expected to arrive soon. more…07:30 pmYou can get a MacBook Air for the same price as an iPhone 16
Macworld Apple can be pretty stingy about discounts, but this amazing MacBook Air M2 is $200 off right now, which means you can get it for $799, an amazing price point. Since this is a MacBook Air, it’s super light at 2.7 pounds and thin, so it will be easy to carry with you anywhere you go. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display delivers vivid colors and 500 nits of brightness. The M2 chip makes this laptop a fantastic companion for whatever you need to do, while the 18-hour battery life is also a major part of why we love this particular MacBook. This is a laptop we loved in 2022, giving it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, and not much has changed since then. We still love its gorgeous display and thin bezels as well as the excellent keyboard with a full-size row of function keys, which is always useful to have. “For most of us, the new M2 MacBook Air is all the laptop we’ll ever need. Unless you do some seriously high-end video editing or other computationally intensive work all the time, you have no need for a MacBook Pro,” our review notes. And that was at full price with just 8GB of RAM. Now the M2 MacBook Air starts at $999 with 16GB of RAM, which would have cost $1,399 back then. At its sale price of $799, you’re basically saving $600 on a laptop that punches well above its class. Don’t miss out on getting your very own M2 MacBook Air for just $799 at Amazon. Buy now at Amazon07:28 pmApple Hearing Study confirms Super Bowl fans get really loud
People are exposed to more noise in the United States during special events like the Super Bowl, the Apple Hearing Study has confirmed, with elevated levels happening well before the game takes place.Apple Hearing Study on the Apple Research app, and the Apple Watch Noise app. Image credit: AppleThe Super Bowl is one of the most-watched live events on the planet, and supporters often get a little loud during the game. The latest results from the Apple Hearing Study indicate that it's a phenomenon that is felt across the United States.The report published by the University of Michigan's School of Public Health examined the data from 115,049 Apple Hearing Study participants, capturing levels via the Apple Watch Noise app. The team wanted to know if the noise levels of participants were raised during major events. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:54 pmBoom’s first supersonic flight was #ShotOniPhone featuring Starlink
Tuesday morning, Boom Supersonic made its supersonic flight debut with its XB-1 test aircraft. The flight featured the first civil supersonic flight from a jet-powered aircraft made in America and was live-streamed for all to see. Using SpaceX’s Starlink and an iPhone, aviation enthusiasts were treated to some of the best in-flight views ever. more…06:40 pmAnnette Bening joins Anya Taylor-Joy in Apple TV+ series ‘Lucky’
Annette Bening has officially signed on to the project. “Lucky” is based on the New York Times bestselling novel and Reese’s Book Club… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:35 pmApple Hearing Study: The whole country gets louder on Super Bowl Sunday
New research from the Apple Hearing Study finds you almost can't hide from rising noise on Super Bowl Sunday. So take precautions. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:18 pmWall Street expects solid financial growth from Apple
Get the predictions for Apple earnings. The tech giant’s holiday quarter needed to bring increased revenue and earnings per share. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:01 pmThe M3 MacBook Air with 256GB SSD is $199 Off
Amazon marked the M3 MacBook Air $100 off plus an on-page coupon, which is a great deal for an ultraportable laptop featuring the powerful yet energy-efficient M3 chip, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, Apple Intelligence to safeguard your privacy, and a massive 256GB storage for both work and play. Equipped with a 13.6-inch liquid retina screen […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:00 pmApple makes changes in AI internal staffing
Team changes have been made by Apple with hopes to enhance Siri and other AI services they offer. It’s reported that an Apple veteran for 37 years will be joining the AI crew to work with the company’s Chief of AI, John Giannandrea. Vorrath is a VP of program management, known for carefully managing the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:59 pmAirPods will potentially use infrared cameras
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported that Apple is looking into the concept of adding cameras to their AirPods. It’s possible that they will be adding tiny cameras, but there is no stated purpose for them doing so, and rumors are circulating that the cameras will act as infrared sensors instead of being utilized for taking […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:58 pmThreads add new feature making scheduled posts
An update on Threads, Meta’s take to challenge X, provides the capability for multiple posts to be made and scheduled to be released at a set time in the future, which applies to all people who use the platform. This can be accessed by going to the top left corner and choosing the three-dot menu, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:55 pmTrump will support Elon Musk if he buys TikTok
Donald Trump, recently elected and inaugurated president of the U.S., will support Elon Musk in a deal where he potentially buys TikTok, and suggests a collaboration structure with the government of the United States. He openly supported Elon if he was to buy TikTok when he stated this to reporters at an event in the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:54 pmPlex reveals revamped app for Apple TV
A new revamped iPhone app was revealed by Plex back in November, featuring bigger artwork, enhanced navigation, a section that features the media library, and more features. It’s still currently in beta, and Apple TV users can now test it out. Plex provided screenshots of the revamped Apple TV app and stated that the redesigned […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:53 pmPromotional video for Severance features Apple CEO Tim Cook
Severance is a critically acclaimed show launched back in 2022, which became one of Apple TV+s most famous TV originals. The second season of Severance started last January 17th on Apple TV+ and the company is currently marketing the show extensively. Ben Stiller, the show’s executive producer, shared a short video featuring the CEO of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.