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- 04:30 pmSoftware sharpens text on MacBook Pro rig’s external 4K display [Setups]
MacBook Pro setup user with 32-inch 4K BenQ monitor finds BetterDisplay software sharpens text on the external display. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:30 pmSoftware sharpens text on MacBook Pro rig’s external 4K display [Setups]
M2 Pro MacBook Pro setup user with 32-inch 4K BenQ Thunderbolt display finds software sharpens up text nicely. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:29 pmApple TV to start showing MLS season pass again
The regular season for the Major League Soccer has begun, with games kicking off on February 22. MLS games will be broadcast in 100-plus regions and countries via the MLS Season Pass in its 30th season. Apple TV users can watch them without any blackouts. The regular content is supplemented with exclusive ones, analysis, and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:12 pmToday's top 24-inch iMac deals deliver prices as low as $599
Apple's 24-inch iMac is on sale today, with limited-time discounts driving prices down to as low as $599.99.Grab a 24-inch iMac from $599.99 today - Image credit: AppleThe lowest price across closeout models can be found at Amazon-owned Woot, where the closeout M1 spec with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is marked down to $599.99. This is a refurbished model that comes with a 90-day Woot limited warranty. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:03 pmNew iPhone buyers actually do care about Apple Intelligence
Apple positioned the iPhone 16 as the first model “built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence.” But until the company shared iPhone sales numbers, we didn’t know whether customers would care or not. Now, the answer seems clear. more…04:02 pmGet to know Kendrick Lamar before his Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Apple's Kendrick Lamar Road to Halftime events ahead of the rapper's Super Bowl show include playlists and a press conference. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:56 pmAirTag 2 rumors, Matter ice maker, & Logitech's presence sensor on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your host covers the latest news for the week including the release of iOS 18.3, AirTag 2 rumors, and a Matter update for the Govee ice maker.HomeKit Insider PodcastLast week, Apple released iOS 18.3 to the masses. While this was expected to include support for robots vacuum cleaners, it ultimately did not.Perhaps it will arrive in the upcoming iOS 18.4 beta. That's likely to have its first beta released this week. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:21 pmApple celebrates Kendrick Lamar's 'Road to Halftime' with bonus content, special offers, and more | AppleInsiderApple celebrates Kendrick Lamar's 'Road to Halftime' with bonus content, special offers, and more
Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show for Apple Music, so Apple has packed its services with special features related to Kendrick and the Super Bowl.Image Credit: AppleLast September, Apple announced that Kendrick Lamar would be heading up the 2025 Super Bowl Half-Time show. In preparation, Apple Music has a week's worth of exclusive interviews, new playlists, and even a new Apple Music offer for new subscribers ahead of the February 9 event."Throughout his career, Kendrick Lamar hasn't met the cultural moment so much as he's defined it," Rachel Newman, Apple Music's global head of content and editorial, said in the press release. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:10 pmiPhone 15 leads 2024 sales & boosts global smartphone revenue
Apple's iPhone 15 led global sales in 2024, with Pro models close behind, as premium device demand drove a revenue rebound.iPhone 15 modelsAccording to Counterpoint Research, global smartphone revenue grew 5% year-over-year, with the average selling price (ASP) reaching an all-time high of $356. Despite economic challenges in previous years, improved consumer sentiment and demand for premium smartphones fueled the turnaround.Global smartphone shipments also rose by 4%, marking the first annual increase since 2021. Analysts attribute this to expanding 5G adoption, better cameras, and faster processors, making upgrades more appealing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:09 pmThis canceled Apple TV+ series is getting new life on the stage
Apple TV+ is over five years old now, and in its early days series were rarely canceled—but that’s started to change. The cancellation I’ve been most disappointed by is Schmigadoon!, but now it seems the show is getting new life thanks to a stage adaptation. more…03:01 pmApple to drop prepaid multi-year AppleCare+; move to subscription-only model
Apple products will still include one year of AppleCare with purchase, but the company is reportedly planning to shift its extended… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:41 pmApple explains why it requires New Orleans music students to learn coding
New Orleans music students attending the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music (EMCM) are required to learn coding as part of their curriculum, due to a collaboration with Apple. Another mandatory course at the music school – no matter which primary instrument students have chosen to learn – is piano … more…02:25 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:New Orleans students showcase their creativity with iPad and Mac02:18 pmApple fixes bug that stopped utilities making bootable backups
Mac utility app SuperDuper! will no longer always fail to make a bootable backup because of a bug in macOS Sequoia — but Apple's fix doesn't remove all problems.SuperDuper! app icon amidst hard drives and a Mac keyboardThe newly-released macOS Sequoia 15.3 has corrected a problem that saw the SuperDuper! backup utility fail at particular step in making a bootable copy of a drive. Developer Dave Nanian reported in December 2024 that the then-new macOS 15.2 had changed a feature called the Replicator.Nanian thought the change might have been accidental, but whatever the cause, it was causing his app — and presumably other backup utilities — to fail. "Towards the end of replicating the Data volume," he wrote at the time, "seemingly when it's about to copy either Preboot or Recovery, it fails with a Resource Busy error." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:17 pmApple’s new ‘Invites’ service could launch as soon as this week
Macworld At the start of the year, eagle-eyed reporters spotted references in iOS code to a new Apple app (or possibly a feature within another app). Referred to as “Apple Invites,” it appeared to be a way to manage and invite people to parties and other events while offering integration with iCloud and Calendar. Based on the app’s basic feature set and the fact that it disappeared and then reappeared during the progression from iOS 18.2 beta and iOS 18.2 final release to iOS 18.3 beta, the prospects of an imminent launch seemed remote if it was going to happen at all. Apple Invites, we thought, could be part of iOS 19 when it was unveiled in the summer, or it might turn out to be an experiment that went nowhere. But a new report claims it will launch, and considerably sooner than initially expected. In the latest installment of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reveals firstly that Apple Invites has been dubbed “Confetti” within the company, and secondly that it’s tied to iOS 18.3, not iOS 19. Given that iOS 18.3 is already out, we can expect the app/feature to launch sooner rather than later; Gurman says it could be as early as this week. Notably, Gurman refers to Invites not as an app, but as a service and an initiative; he implies it may lie within Calendar. It’s not clear whether the service is free or whether it ties into Apple intelligence at all. “For years, Apple has been seeking to revamp its calendar app,” he writes, “and this new initiative could be the beginning of a broader effort.” What that broader effort will entail remains a mystery for now, but the launch of Invites means we should get an idea pretty soon.02:14 pmApple Music announces special promo for new subscribers: get six months for $2.99
Apple Music has today officially announced a special promotional offer for new subscribers. For a limited time, new subscribers can get six months of Apple Music for just $2.99. That’s a big saving compared to the regular price of $10.99 per month. Apple says the offer is available to new and eligible subscribers only. It’s unclear if it is exclusive to the United States, or also available in other regions. more…02:10 pmThe iPad Mini 7 128GB is $100 Off
Apple’s iPad Mini 7 is marked 20% off on Amazon, featuring the A17 Pro Chip to provide you with a fast and powerful performance, combined with Apple Intelligence to keep your data safe and get your work done fast, with 128GB of memory to store your documents, videos, photos, and games library. The 8.3-inch Liquid […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:09 pmApple gets tax break in India, a boost to iPhone production
Apple is benefiting from a new tax break in India, which will make it cheaper to assemble iPhones in the country. The change was announced by the government on Saturday. We first learned about the plans last month, which are expected to be worth at least $2.7B in benefits to companies like Apple and Samsung … more…02:08 pmiOS 18.3 enables support for Starlink on T-Mobile
People subscribed to T-mobile can now access Starlink satellites through the Starlink beta, according to Bloomberg. Apple has collaborated with T-Mobile and SpaceX to implement Starlink support for their iPhone models, and this has been confirmed on T-Mobile’s site. To access the beta, you must have an eligible iPhone with iOS 18.3. The collaboration of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:06 pmApple teams up with T-Mobile and SpaceX to support Elon Musk’s Starlink on iPhones
In 2022, Apple made its initial venture into satellite technology with the introduction of Emergency SOS on the iPhone 14… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.