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- 08:50 pmCCATP Podcast Explains the macOS Sequoia Beta’s Excessive Permission Requests
On the Chit Chat Across the Pond podcast, Adam Engst explains why the macOS 15 Sequoia beta’s monthly check-ins on screen recording permissions are not only unnecessary but actively harmful.Read original article08:41 pmApple may have to give up $14B-plus escrow account to satisfy EU court
The European Union will issue a "final" ruling — barring appeals — on a decades-long dispute over a 2004 tax deal between its own Commission, and Ireland and iPhone maker Apple. At stake is at least 13 billion Euros ($14.5 billion) in possible back taxes.Apple's European headquarters, located in Cork, Ireland.The court case has ramifications for Apple for much of its global business, as the headquarters in Cork, Ireland is Apple's headquarters for all of its non-US commerce. Apple and Ireland are fighting the EU over the legality of the tax deal the country made with Apple in 2004.Back then, Ireland made a 10-year tax deal with Apple that allowed the company to set up two subsidiaries within the same company, rather than two completely separate companies, to take advantage of a tax loophole. Ireland had previously had an existing tax haven known as the "Double Irish," where foreign companies could set up two subsidiary companies in Ireland to handle different aspects of the main business. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:00 pmPlug this CarPlay streaming box into your car’s infotainment system
You can stream Netflix or YouTube from your car's infotainment system with this wireless CarPlay streaming box. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:30 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes Music Store hits 10 million downloads
On September 8, 2003, Apple revealed that it had sold its 10 millionth iTunes song download, Avril Lavigne's "Complicated." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:15 pmWhat not to expect at Apple September event
Apple's September event should be packed but there's not time for all the new products coming soon. Expect an October event, too. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:44 pmApple disables new ‘Tap to Provision’ feature in Apple Wallet ahead of iOS 18 release
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 and the iOS 18 release date at their annual iPhone keynote tomorrow, on September 9th. Ahead of that event, Apple has disabled a key new Apple Pay feature in the Wallet app, known as “Tap to Provision.” more…03:14 pmThe iOS Continental Drift Fun Gap
As it stands, fun side is not the EU. But hope springs eternal.03:10 pmApple to introduce FineWoven replacement cases with iPhone 16 debut
Following a negative consumer reaction to its FineWoven cases for iPhone, Apple is likely to be replacing the lineup with cases that could be made from a new and unnamed material such as "vegan leather," according to a regular leaker.Alleged new "leather" cases will keep the same colors as the Finewoven line.Hit-or-miss leaker Majin Bu has again taken to social media to reveal images of the alleged new cases, which use the same colors as the FineWoven cases but are made of a new material. Black, blue, dark purple, green, and taupe colors have been retained from the previous FineWoven line, with a new light gray edition joining the lineup. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:59 pmWhen will Apple release new AirPods? Here’s what the rumors say
While there were no major revisions to the AirPods lineup in 2023, Apple is preparing a big shakeup for this year. Headlining the updates in 2024 will be a complete overhaul of the entry-level AirPods lineup. Here’s everything we know ahead of tomorrow’s “It’s Glowtime” event… more…02:21 pmSecurity Bite: Apple makes changes to its security releases page, including fun easter egg | 9 to 5 MacSecurity Bite: Apple makes changes to its security releases page, including fun easter egg
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In a recent web update, Apple made changes to its security releases page to better organize prior years’ security updates and Rapid Security Responses. The company also cleverly included a subtle nod to its Security Bounty Program. more…01:14 pmApple Intelligence's Image Playground, Genmoji to wait until iOS 18.2
While some of Apple Intelligence will arrive in iOS 18.1 long after the launch of the iPhone 16, the image generation features may not arrive until iOS 18.2.Apple Intelligence is in the iOS 18.1 developer betaPotential owners of the iPhone 16 are probably already aware that Apple Intelligence won't be arriving as part of the release of iOS 18. Thanks to the developer betas, it is evident that Apple Intelligence functionality won't be available until iOS 18.1.Even so, it seems that not all of Apple Intelligence's features will make it in that update. Instead, users may be waiting until iOS 18.2 for a full rollout. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:43 pmApple’s Image Playground and Genmoji features reportedly on track for iOS 18.2 beta
In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reported that Apple is going to begin releasing their image generation features in iOS 18.2 later this year. If history is to be followed, we should see the first beta ship in October. more…12:15 pmCan’t wait for Apple’s iPhone 16 event? We’ve got the entire keynote* right here
Macworld Excited to know what Apple will announce at the September 9 press event on Monday? Oh boy, have you come to the right place. Because, in a shocking (yet totally believable) turn of events, Macworld’s hardworking reporters have yet again hit journalistic paydirt. Those absent-minded folk at Cupertino’s marketing department carelessly left the scripts and rehearsal tapes in the bins out back at Apple Park–whoops!–and after wiping off the worst coffee stains we can reveal all the juicy details here. So here, minute by minute, is everything that will be announced at the ‘It’s Glowtime!’ iPhone event. Possibly. (If you don’t believe this is real, and you probably shouldn’t, you can follow the real event on Monday with our Glowtime live blog.) Introduction 09:58 a.m.: The pre-stream starts up. Neon shapes dance hypnotically across the screen in time to the toe-tapping sounds of “Third-Quarter Revenue Expectations” by Chief Financial Officer. 10:00: Here we go! As we’ve come to expect, the presentation begins with a swooping camera shot (Is it a drone? Is it CGI?) over Apple Park. The camera comes to rest in front of the famous rainbow sculpture in the bucolic central courtyard, where Tim Cook smilingly welcomes us to a morning of “propaganda and naked consumerism.” 10:01: Today is going to be all about the future, Cook explains. “The time of man is over,” he chuckles, “culture is dead, and art is obsolete. Rejoice as the omnipotent machine consumes your very soul!” Sounds like we’re going to be hearing lots more about Apple Intelligence. 10:03: Apple will be focusing on four key product areas today: the iPhone, the Apple Watch, AirPods, and the iPad. It’s going to be a busy morning! 10:04: “Here’s Jeff to tell you more.” iPhone 16 10.05: The camera swoops to the lion enclosure of a nearby zoo, where Apple COO Jeff Williams is yawning and eating hunks of raw meat. He winks. 10:06: “Thanks Tim. Here at Apple, we’re proud that iPhone brings so much joy to people around the world. It entertains you. It keeps you safe. And it keeps you in touch with the people you love. That’s why we’re excited to show you the next generation of iPhone! And for the next 11 minutes I’m going to pretend this is the best phone we sell.” 10:08: We’re watching a video of iPhone 16. In most respects, it looks a lot like the iPhone 15, except… ah yes, the twin cameras on the rear are vertically aligned, like on the old iPhone X. Not just a retro touch (and a way for buyers to show off the fact that they’ve upgraded since last year) but better for capturing spatial video for the Vision Pro. Foundry Foundry Foundry 10:10: Confirmation too that the non-Pro models are getting the Action button that was previously limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. And we’re seeing the advertising tagline for the iPhone 16: “Iterating Conservatively For Shareholders’ Benefit™.” 10:11: “We think you’re going to love iPhone 16,” says Williams, “at least for the next six minutes. For example, it features an A18 processor! That sounds good, doesn’t it? But in reality, it’s the same as the A17 Pro chip in last year’s iPhone 15 Pro handsets, only rebranded. Clever, aren’t we?” 10:12: The iPhone 16 will be available in six colors: white, black, blue, green, pink, and octarine. These are exceptionally bright, eye-catching finishes. 10:13: “iPhone 16 will be fully equipped with the latest developments in AI! Thanks to Apple Intelligence, you can generate soulless illustrations of your friends while artists starve. It’s insanely great!” 10:15: Williams holds up his iPhone 16 and shows a gen AI picture of a boot stamping on a human face. The human face has tears in all three of its eyes. 10:16: And on that jolly note, we’re moving on. No word on release dates or pricing just yet. 10:17: We’re watching a promotional video for… yep, it’s iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max! And these look seriously gorgeous. And they get a new button on the righthand edge–is that the Capture button? Yes! We were expecting that on all four models, but it’s a Pro exclusive. 10:18: The tagline is “Please Spend More Money™.” 10:19: “Forget the stupid, worthless iPhone 16. This is iPhone 16 Pro, a real phone for real consumers. We think you’re going to love it.” 10:20: The 16 Pro handsets are bigger than their predecessors. The 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display (up from 6.1 inches) while the 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display (up from 6.7 inches). The latter is the biggest screen Apple has ever made for a phone. 10:21: It seems the phones aren’t just bigger for the sake of bigger screens (although Apple is pushing that as a benefit) but also to accommodate bulkier camera hardware. The famous periscope lens is coming to the 16 Pro, having for size reasons been restricted to the larger Pro Max model last year. That means a 5x optical zoom on both Pro phones as of this year. 10:22: But the 16 Pro Max is still extra super duper special, because it now gets a larger 1/1.14-inch sensor, compared to 1/1.28-inch on the 16 Pro. Needless to say, this is the most sophisticated camera Apple has ever released, and you get a nice smartphone attached to it. 10:24: Williams is talking about Apple silicon now. “With more than 20 billion transistors, our all-new A18 Pro chip is so powerful it will make the A18 look like a pathetic worm. It features an upgraded Neural Engine to handle the demands of Apple Intelligence, and frankly, anyone using an iPhone 16 to run Apple Intelligence needs their head examined.” 10:26: We’re rattling through some specs now. The 16 Pro phones have bigger batteries (another benefit of the size increase!) which means they’ll last an hour longer than their respective predecessors. 10:27: The Pro handsets get Wi-Fi 7. We weren’t sure if that would happen so soon after Wi-Fi 6E landed on the iPhone 15 Pro last year, but this is the right decision. 10:28: The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are available in four colors: Sensible Black, Plain White, Somber Gray, and a new Dull Brown. 10:29: And we’re wrapping up! Pricing now: the iPhone 16 starts at $799, the 16 Plus at $899, and the 16 Pro Max at $1,199. Those are all the same as the equivalent models last year. The 16 Pro, though, gets a price bump this year (due to the new inclusion of a periscope lens), and it costs $1,099, up from $999 for the iPhone 15 Pro at launch. 10:30: The new phones are all available to pre-order from this Friday (September 13), and will appear in stores the following Friday (September 20). And we’re moving on, as Tim Cook returns to the virtual stage. David Price / Foundry David Price / Foundry David Price / Foundry Apple Watch 10:31: “Ten years ago today,” says Cook, twinkling affably, “we unveiled the very first Apple Watch. And so much has changed since then! For example, it now looks slightly different.” 10:32: Apple Watch is about to change more than ever before, Cook says. And Jeff Williams is going to tell us all about it. 10.33: We’re back in the zoo, where Jeff Williams sits astride a mighty ostrich. He leaps off, does a pirouette, and drops down into a perfect lotus position. 10:34: “Apple Watch is the perfect digital companion,” he says. “It’s always with you, it’s intimately acquainted with your health and fitness, it’s easily controlled via the extremely reliable and never annoying Siri voice assistant, and it’s perfectly integrated into Apple’s ecosystem of products. That’s why we decided not to bother putting Apple Intelligence on it.” Yes, this does seem like a strange omission. 10:36: Instead, he says, the next generation of Apple Watch is going to focus on a comprehensive redesign, and upgraded health sensors. 10:37: We’re seeing a promotional video of the new Apple Watch. It looks genuinely different from last year’s Series 9. The chassis is noticeably slimmer, the edges are flatter, and there’s something different about the way the strap is attached. This could be the rumored magnetic attachment. 10:39: And here’s official confirmation that it’s called Apple Watch X. Presumably that will be pronounced “ten,” as was the case for the iPhone X and Mac OS X. 10:40: The watch may be slimmer, but it has a bigger display. As Williams explains, the Apple Watch X is available in 45mm and (matching the Apple Watch Ultra) 49mm sizes, with the old 41mm size retired. This means you can get the benefit of the Ultra’s giant screen without its excessive bulk on the wrist. 10:42: And here’s another major physical change: the Apple Watch gets the customizable Action button that was previously available on the Apple Watch Ultra models only. That’s in addition to the Digital Crown dial and the side button on the righthand edge. 10:44: Williams is talking about health and fitness, which he says is “vital to ensuring dominance over other creatures of the forest and field.” He claims the Apple Watch is the most popular fitness device in the world, and is responsible for saving hundreds of lives thanks to its groundbreaking safety features and ability to offer early health warnings. 10:46: In that spirit, the Apple Watch is getting a new health feature: it’s a blood pressure monitor! This has been the subject of rumors for a long time but we expected it to be postponed to 2025—this is a real coup for Apple. Jim Martin / Foundry Jim Martin / Foundry Jim Martin / Foundry 10:48: Williams is talking about straps now. The new magnetic band locking mechanism is, he says, “easier and quicker to use than any watch attachment system in history.” He expects users to change the strap on their Apple Watch multiple times a week, or to match outfits, moods, and activities. A coincidence, of course, that this will also enable Apple and its partners to sell more accessories. 10:50: “That’s Apple Watch X,” says Williams, “and we think you’re going to love it.” 10.51: We’re moving on rapidly, and what’s this? Promotional video shows what looks like… yes! It’s Apple Watch SE 3. The design appears the same as on the 2nd-gen model, but the finish is somehow different. 10:52: “We know that our customers love Apple Watch SE, so we gave it our full attention. We’ve completely overhauled the design to make it better than ever, and even more affordable. We think you’ve going to love it.” 10:54: Apple Watch SE has been redesigned from the ground up, which means… okay, it’s still basically the same design but it has a plastic body. That doesn’t sound hugely appealing, although Apple has managed to make it look pretty decent. And presumably will mean a lower price. 10:56: All new colors! Apple Watch SE 3 will be available in pink, yellow, neon green, tartan, leopard skin, and the Norwich City home kit from 1992 to 1994. 10:58: The price, we suspect, will be key to the appeal of the new SE, but no word on that just yet, because we’re moving on! 10:59: Promotional video of… yes, it’s the Apple Watch Ultra. No major changes to the design this time. (Or last time, for that matter.) 11:01: Williams says the Ultra gets an all-new processor for this generation: the S10. (Note that this wasn’t mentioned during the Apple Watch X presentation, because there were other things to talk about.) Other than that, “it’s the Ultra you know and love, updated for 2025.” 11:03: Oh, and there’s a new second color option. The Ultra 2 is available in basic titanium only, but the Ultra 3 is also available in a blue titanium finish. 11:04: Right, we’re doing prices now. The all-new Apple Watch SE 3 will start at just $219 for the GPS model, and $259 for the cellular model. That compares to $249/$299 for the 2nd-gen model. Bit of a bargain, that. 11:05: Apple Watch X starts at $399 and Ultra 3 at $799. Those prices are both the same as the previous generations at launch. And the new Apple Watch models will all become available to pre-order on September 13 and hit stores on September 20. 11:07: “Back to you, Tim!” Foundry Foundry Foundry AirPods and iPad mini 11:08: Tim Cook says the new Apple Watches “are sure to kickstart revenue expectations going forward” and thanks the wearables team for their “invaluable synergy within a hyperlocal snackable paradigm.” 11:09: While we’re talking wearables… Cook is now talking about AirPods. “AirPods are the most iconic headphones on the planet and one of Apple’s most successful ever products. Which is why we hardly ever update them.” He taps the side of his head, nodding sagely. 11:11: But it seems that’s all about to change. “I’d like to introduce the newest member of Apple’s product team. Over to Taylor!” 11:12: Taylor Swift (for it is she) is standing in an engineering lab deep in Apple Park. She’s wearing a lab coat and examining transistors through a microscope. “Thanks, Tim. I’m excited to be here at the unveiling of yet another iconic Apple device. If there’s one thing I love, it’s product marketing. Roll the tape!” 11:14: We’re seeing a promotional video of Swift wearing a pair of AirPods as she goes about her day. Shopping, lunching, meeting record-company executives… all while listening to music and podcasts, and holding phone calls, on her trusty Apple earbuds. 11:15: Official confirmation that Apple is today unveiling the 4th-gen version of its standard AirPods. “We decided to take everything great about AirPods, and make it even better,” says Swift. “We think you’re going to love it.” 11:16: Apple has tweaked the design of the AirPods. They now have shorter stems and resemble a hybrid between the 3rd-gen AirPods and the AirPods Pro. 11:18: The new AirPods also get active noise cancellation, a feature previously exclusive to the AirPods Pro. That’s a big step. 11:19: “When I’m overseeing the edit of my latest award-winning album, I find that there’s nothing better than Apple’s iconic AirPods Max over-ear headphones for delivering sharp audio at a surprisingly low price,” says Swift, visibly reading from a script. “They certainly aren’t laughably outdated. I’m not even sure why someone would say that.” 11:21: Apple is announcing, finally, the 2nd generation of AirPods Max! The first model came out back in December 2020, remember. 11:22: AirPods Max 2 feature a new, lighter design, and support for Apple Music’s lossless audio. The case has been completely redesigned, too, for which we can only say, thank goodness. And they charge via USB-C instead of Lightning. 11:24: Pricing time! The 4th-gen AirPods will cost $189 with the MagSafe charging case (a small price bump compared to $179 for the 3rd-gen model). The 2nd-gen AirPods Max cost $599. Ouch. 11:25: “And now,” says Taylor, “it’s over to Jeff for the latest iPad news.” 11:26: “Thanks Taylor,” says Jeff Williams, who is sitting in a tree in the monkey enclosure. “Big fan.” Apple Apple Apple 11:27: Williams says the iPad is the leading tablet in the world, and he’s been excited to see the response to the new iPad Air and Pro earlier this year. “So we wanted to bring that same excitement to the iPad mini.” 11:28: Promotional video time. The new iPad mini looks very much like the old iPad mini. (And it really is old. The 6th-gen iPad mini came out in September 2021.) No new design today. 11:30: This is potentially interesting, though: the mini is getting an M-class processor for the first time! It’s getting a bump from the A15 to the M1. That leaves the 10th-gen iPad as the last A-class holdout in the iPad range. (The Air has M2 and the Pro has M4.) 11:31: The iPad also gets a bump in RAM allocation, from 4GB to 8GB. This is all part of a push to make it Apple Intelligence-ready. 11:32: Apple is also unveiling a new version of the Magic Keyboard Folio in the mini’s size. 11:33: And that’s it. Williams says the new iPad mini will hit stores on September 20, and start at $499. That’s the same as before. 11:34: “That’s iPad mini. We think you’re going to love it. Back to you, Tim.” Foundry Foundry Foundry One more thing… 11:35: Tim Cook is wrapping things up now. He’s talking about the important products we’ve seen today, and how much they’re going to improve customers’ lives “and generate value for the shareholders, which is the important thing.” 11:36. I guess that’s it. Except… 11:37: Wow, it’s time for One More Thing! We’re going back to Taylor Swift. 11:38: “Thanks Tim. Now, if there’s one thing I care about, it’s getting value for money on entry-level consumer products. And Apple is the place to come to for budget-friendly gadgets.” 11:39: Cut to yet another video. (What is that now, eight?!) It shows Swift attending a Hollywood party while wearing another pair of AirPods! 11:40: “Introducing… AirPods SE. Not Quite As Good, But Cheaper™.” 11:41: The AirPods SE replace the 2nd-gen AirPods in Apple’s lineup. They cost just $99. Wow! 11:42: They launch “this fall.” No more detail than that. 11:43: Back to Cook, who wraps up, including giving his thanks to Luca Maestri (the outgoing CFO) for all his hard work over the years. And we really are done.11:55 amThese 10 Apple products will likely be discontinued tomorrow
Apple’s annual iPhone event is going to be held tomorrow, on Apple Watch models, and potentially more. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the Apple Store as soon as tomorrow. more…02:10 amApple Watch Series 10 tipped to get upgraded sensors, better water resistance
Macworld With just hours until the Glowtime keynote, some last-minute rumors are filling in some Apple Watch details. According to 9to5Mac, Apple is planning to update the newest watches with all-new sensors. The report claims that Apple is planning “an updated ECG/heart rate sensor that will unlock new features and provide more accurate results” for the Series 10 and Ultra 3. Among the new features will be sleep apnea detection, which will be exclusive to the new watches. A previous report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claimed that sleep apnea detection will be billed as a major new feature but “may not be available on day one of the new model going on sale.” Along with the new sensors, Apple is also expected to improve water resistance from 50 meters to 100 meters, and “will be certified for high-speed water sports up to 20 meters deep.” It will also gain support for Apple’s Depth app, which is currently exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra. Finally, 9to5Mac has learned that the Apple Watch Series 10 will get two new watch faces. The first will be called “Reflections” and will react to ambient light, while the other is an exclusive Hermès watch face called “Regatta,” and will have a sailing theme. The report doesn’t mention the Apple Watch Series 3, which is also expected to be updated at the event, but it will presumably use Apple’s 3rd‑generation optical heart sensor. The current model doesn’t have an ECG sensor and it’s doubtful the 3rd-gen model will get one. The Apple Watch Series 10 will be unveiled at Apple’s Glowtime event on Monday alongside the iPhone 16. Along with the above features, it’s expected to have a thinner body, larger display, and new color options.Saturday September 0711:11 pmOur ‘It’s Glowtime’ event predictions! [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Apple's "It's Glowtime" event is coming up fast! It's time to match wits in our event predictions game. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:30 pmFive things to expect with Apple’s new M4 Mac lineup this fall
Apple is expected to MacBook Pro, and to start off the new M4 transition. Although the event will probably be held in October, the new Macs might not ship until November. more…09:14 pmApple’s powerful A18 chip for iPhone built on Arm’s next-generation V9 chip technology | Mac Daily NewsApple’s powerful A18 chip for iPhone built on Arm’s next-generation V9 chip technology
Apple is set to unveil its latest smartphone lineup, the iPhone 16 family, on Monday. The device will feature a powerful, cutting-edge A18 … The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘FitBee’ helps you track your nutrition with ease
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. FitBee is a modern calorie and macronutrient tracker for the iPhone, focused on speed and data accuracy. A lot of other calorie counting apps will take too much time to process, can’t find the food you’re looking for, or contain inaccurate data. FitBee aims to streamline this process for everyone. more…06:05 pmPrice drop: Save $85 on this lightning-fast magnetic iPhone charger
Keeping your iPhone charged should be as effortless as using it. Get the Speedy Mag magnetic iPhone charger for just $34.97. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)