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- 06:24 pmMath genius and NSA spook calculate conspiracy in Prime Target on Apple TV+
New conspiracy thriller "Prime Target" on Apple TV+ is set to stream January 25. Hopefully math + NSA + computer (in)security = good TV. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:14 pmDisplay shipments for M4 MacBook Air and new iPhone SE set to begin soon as early 2025 launches near | 9 to 5 MacDisplay shipments for M4 MacBook Air and new iPhone SE set to begin soon as early 2025 launches near
Apple is planning a host of M4 Mac announcements for next week, but one model that won’t be included is the MacBook Air. However, a new report indicates we shouldn’t have to wait long for Apple’s most popular Mac to get updated, or the new iPhone that’s expected shortly afterwards. more…06:11 pmTestFlight update brings design refresh, new tester criteria feature, more
Ahead of the release of iOS 18.1 to the public next week, Apple today released a major update to TestFlight. The new version comes with a new design and new features that were teased at WWDC 2024 in June. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the TestFlight update. more…06:09 pmNew Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2, iPad mini reviews, Apple gaming app
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new Apple Intelligence features available in the first iOS 18.2 beta, including Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration. Also, the new iPad mini receives mixed reviews and there are signs Apple is planning a dedicated Games app for iOS. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance fills Mayo in on his failed iPhone 15 trade-in horror story. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freehappyhour more…06:08 pmApple shares Private Cloud Compute resources for researchers, expands Bug Bounty rewards | 9 to 5 MacApple shares Private Cloud Compute resources for researchers, expands Bug Bounty rewards
When it announced Apple Intelligence at WWDC in June, Apple also detailed its new Private Cloud Compute platform. At the time, Apple said it would allow independent experts to verify its claims around security and privacy. Ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch next week, Apple is making good on this promise. more…06:04 pmApple seeds second release candidate for macOS Sequoia 15.1
Apple has issued its second release candidate for macOS Sequoia 15.1, as the public release of the operating system update with Apple Intelligence grows nearer.macOS Sequoia on a Macbook ProThe first release candidate for macOS Sequoia 15.1 was seeded by Apple on October 21. Three days later, Apple has brought out a second RC build for testing by developers.The second RC version is build number 24B83, replacing 24B82. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:38 pmmacOS Sequoia 15.1 RC version now available, launching next week [U]
Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC to both developers and public beta users. This marks the final expected beta before next week’s public launch. Here’s what to expect. Update 10/24/24: Apple has released a second RC version of macOS 15.1. It includes the build number 24B83. more…05:30 pmWoolnut sleeve wraps iPad Pro in luxurious pebbled leather [Updated Review]
Protect your iPad Pro with the sophisticated Woolnut Leather Sleeve. Made from vegetable-tanned full-grain leather, it ages beautifully. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:11 pmThree advantages Apple Intelligence has over its AI competitors
The first Apple Intelligence features are launching next week with iOS 18.1, and beta testers have even now gained access to wave two in iOS 18.2. I’ve been using many of these AI features on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac since July. Here are the three advantages Apple Intelligence has over its AI competitors. more…05:05 pmApple confirms ‘an exciting week’ of Mac news starting Monday
Macworld We’ve been wondering if Apple will hold a traditional event for its upcoming Mac announcements or release products directly to the web, perhaps over the course of several days. A post from Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing, seems to confirm the latter and strongly hints at what will be announced. He says simply: “Mac (😉) your calendars! We have an exciting week of announcements ahead, starting on Monday morning. Stay tuned…” X / @gregjoz This seems to confirm that yes, there will be new Macs (as we all suspected) and no, there will not be a big Apple Event but rather several releases or news stories throughout the week. Notably, Monday, October 28 is the day when Apple releases iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, the first releases with Apple Intelligence, as well as the new Hearing Aid feature for AirPods Pro 2. While not a secret, the OSes will likely be part of the first day of Apple’s “exciting week of announcements.” We’re expecting several Macs to be announced, though the timing is unclear. There should be a new iMac with the M4 processor, a new MacBook Pro with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, and a redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro processors. The Mac mini, in particular, should be a big deal as it is expected to feature the first major product redesign in years.04:52 pmApple October Mac event is on… sort of
Apple’s much-anticipated October event won’t be a traditional one. Get ready for a week of announcements instead. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:44 pmApple exec teases week of M4 Mac announcements starting Monday
Apple VP Greg Joswiak hinted at upcoming M4 Mac launches in a social media post. He encouraged fans to mark their calendars for the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:42 pmRevealed: The true cost of the iPhone 16
Macworld The U.S. investment bank TD Cowen has published a report (via AppleInsider) breaking down the individual parts of the iPhone 16 handsets and analyzing their respective costs. This bill of materials, or BOM, reveals the device’s pure manufacturing costs. (There are obviously other expenses, from R&D to marketing and shipping. But this is how much it costs to make.) Read on to educate yourself. With this knowledge you can amaze your Android-using friends and, who knows, perhaps even convince them to switch to the iPhone. Well, probably not. But at least you’ve put the facts on the table. iPhone 16 costs more than iPhone 15… but not by much The Japanese daily newspaper Nikkei, which we quoted [translation] last year when discussing the manufacturing costs of the iPhone 15, was surprised at the time that significant increases in production costs had not caused the sale price to go up. The paper predicted that Apple would have to raise prices when it launched the iPhone 16… but fortunately, the authors were wrong with this prediction. As we now know, Apple is sticking to the same price for another year. This is despite the fact that production costs have risen again, albeit only marginally. For example, from $395 for the standard iPhone 15 to $416 for the iPhone 16: an increase of $21 or 5 percent. The single largest expense in the BOM is the display at $65. But the largest relative cost increase is the RAM, which to support Apple Intelligence has been bumped from 6GB to 8GB–and this means a whopping 89 percent price rise, from $9 to $17. The jump from the A16 to the A18 chip, meanwhile costs an extra $10, and the new controls (Camera Control and the Action button) only $3 in total. And several components have actually gone down in price, including the display, which cost $3 more in the previous generation. Here’s how the costs shake out for the standard models this year and last year: Material costs for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15.TD Cowen What about the iPhone 16 Pro Max? The iPhone 16 Pro Max also costs more to manufacture than its immediate predecessor, but again the increases are manageable. First place in the list of costs is shared by the rear camera and the display, at $80 each, while RAM is again the largest relative increase. It’s gone up by 41 percent, from $12 to $17, even though the amount of RAM hasn’t gone up; the 15 Pro Max also came with 8GB. Rather, the price rise this year is due to the technology: LPDDR5 was used in the 15 Pro Max whereas the faster LPDDR5X appears in the 16 Pro Max. TD Cowen Overall, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is $32 more expensive to manufacture than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, with TD Cowen attributing 40 percent of this to inflation and 60 percent to new components. How reliable are these numbers? Before you rush off to boast about Apple’s generosity in keeping prices level despite rising costs, a word of warning: not everyone agrees on the numbers. In fact, TD Cowen’s estimates differ significantly from those made by Nikkei and Fomalhaut Techno Solutions. For example, Nikkei and Fomalhaut estimate the display in the iPhone 15 Pro Max at $115, compared to TD Cowen’s $75. The difference is even greater for the chip: TD Cowen estimates $40, Nikkei a whopping $130. Overall, Nikkei’s estimate for the iPhone 15 Pro Max is 23 percent higher than TD Cowen’s. The disparity is probably due to the different backgrounds of the companies: TD Cowen is an investment bank, while Fomalhaut Techno Solutions specializes in taking apart electronics, tracing the individual components back to their manufacturers, and then estimating their price.04:38 pmApple is readied for an entire week of M4 Mac announcements
Apple will introduce a number of new products over Halloween week, with the focus being on new Mac updates with M4.Apple CEO Tim Cook in front of the logo for the week of launches - Image credit: AppleFollowing Apple's "Glowtime" event in September, there was the expectation that another event will be on the horizon. Given the lack of discussion of Mac products, as well as iPad updates, during September's announcements, a second presentation for the remaining catalog was widely anticipated.Mac () your calendars! We have an exciting week of announcements ahead, starting on Monday morning. Stay tuned pic.twitter.com/YnoCYkZq6c— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 24, 2024 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:34 pmSatechi adds Qi2 charging to their best-selling 3-in-1 chargers
Satechi, known for producing premium tech and lifestyle accessories has just released two new products. The and the Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad—two sleek, travel-friendly solutions to keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods powered up. Whether you’re at your desk or halfway across the world, these will do the trick. Simple, stylish, and seriously useful. Let’s take a closer look. more…04:19 pmNew feature allows children to report inappropriate content directly to Apple
A new feature rolled out as part of the iOS 18.2 beta allows children in Australia to report inappropriate content directly to Apple.Image Credit: AppleThe feature is an extension of Apple's safety measures that are included in iOS 17. These features automatically detect images and videos that contain nudity from iMessage, AirDrop, FaceTime, and Photos.Initially, when triggered, a pair of intervention popups would appear. These would explain how to contact authorities and instruct the child to alert a parent or guardian. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:19 pmApple confirms ‘exciting week of announcements’ for Mac starting on Monday
While it’s not an event, Apple is officially teasing an “exciting week of announcements” starting on Monday morning. The teaser was posted to social media by Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak. This announcements are expected to focus on the Mac and Apple’s transition to the M4 chip. Head below for the full details on what’s to come more…04:10 pmApple’s iOS 18.2 will finally deliver some real Apple Intelligence features
Apple's upcoming iOS 18.1, set for a widespread release soon, offers a limited selection of Apple Intelligence features. While some… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:01 pmApple Vision Pro gratitude
Apple Vision Pro is a surprisingly emotional computer. If Apple Watch is Apple’s most personal device, Apple Vision Pro is the company’s most intimate. My take on Apple Vision Pro after a month of regular use is that it’s the ultimate nostalgia machine, a portable movie theater, and a Macintosh-caliber personal computer. In this piece, I want to focus on the nostalgia component and how profound it can be. more…03:45 pmDeals: M3 MacBook Air $249 off, M2 $399 off, 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 at new $370 low, leather bands, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M3 MacBook Air $249 off, M2 $399 off, 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 at new $370 low, leather bands, more
Alongside an ongoing offer on the previous M2 MacBook Air at $399 off the original price (now available in all colors), we are also tracking solid $249 price drops on select M3 MacBook Airs in the 13-inch form-factor. Those offers sit alongside a new all-time low on the 42mm Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 at $370 and some fresh new exclusive discounts on the entire collection of Burton Goods leather Apple Watch bands at up to 30% off. Head below for a closer look at all of them in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break alongside some Anker charging gear, iPad accessories, and more. more…