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- Tuesday November 12
- 09:53 pmApple quietly added ‘Inactivity Reboot’ in iOS 18.1 to safeguard a lost or stolen iPhone
Macworld According to security researchers, Apple has quietly added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that makes your iPhone harder to crack. 404 Media reported that iPhones stored by police in evidence were rebooting themselves, and it turns out it’s all due to a new Inactivity Reboot feature shipping in iOS 18.1. First reported by security researcher Jiska Classen, this new feature reboots your iPhone if it has gone unused for at least four days. This puts your iPhone into its “Before First Unlock” state. This is the state your iPhone is in after being restarted, which requires you to enter your PIN or password before you can use Face ID or Touch ID. The devices used by law enforcement and bad actors alike to crack their way into locked iPhones have a much harder time penetrating the device when in this state. The “After First Unlock” state, in which Face ID or Touch ID is active, is easier to crack. This means that if your iPhone is either stolen or confiscated, it can’t simply be kept plugged in for weeks or months until it can be broken into. Or at least, that doing so will be much harder. While this may be frustrating for law enforcement storing iPhones in evidence, it also seriously raises the bar for thieves and criminals, which is the whole point. If you haven’t used your iPhone in four days, typing in your passcode is hardly a big inconvenience, but entering the state in which you have to do so is a big annoyance for anyone looking to break into your device.09:37 pmiFixit teardown reveals new Mac mini has a ‘repairable future’ despite compact design
Apple recently announced a new generation of the Mac mini, which introduced a new and much more compact design. We’ve already seen some tidbits about what’s inside this Mac mini, but iFixit has now shared its traditional teardown showing even more details about how Apple built its most compact Mac ever. more…09:14 pmPower press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button
Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.Mac mini power buttonThe introduction of the M4 Mac mini was welcomed by critics, with the already small Mac made to be even smaller. Getting to that size meant there had to be a compromise, and that took the form of an awkward power button placement.Rather than at the rear, the button is instead underneath the corner of the Mac mini's enclosure. It's in a position that you have to lift or tilt the Mac mini to access it, which can be awkward for people with larger digits. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:09 pmHomePad? Apple said to unveil AI wall tablet for home control, Siri and FaceTime calls as early as March 2025 | Mac Daily NewsHomePad? Apple said to unveil AI wall tablet for home control, Siri and FaceTime calls as early as March 2025
Apple, aiming push more urgently into the smart home market, is said to be nearing the launch of a new product category: a wall-mounted… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:09 pmiOS 18.2 could receive a full public release with Image Playground & ChatGPT on December 9 | AppleInsideriOS 18.2 could receive a full public release with Image Playground & ChatGPT on December 9
iOS 18.2 with access to ChatGPT integrations, Image Playground, and Genmoji could finally roll out to the general public on December 9 based on a notice recently posted by a UK carrier.iOS 18.2 could receive a full public release on December 9.On Monday, Apple released the third developer beta of iOS 18.2. Along with the various changes and quality-of-life improvements, the software also contains an update for carrier-specific settings.The third developer beta contains an update for devices using the British carrier EE. The carrier settings shipped with iOS 18.1 and the second developer beta of iOS 18.2 had the version number 59.5.1, while iOS 18.2 developer beta 3 increased the EE carrier settings version to 60.5.2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:57 pmApple targeting March release for new wall-mounted smart display product: report
Apple is aiming to release its first Apple Intelligence-powered smart home device as early as March, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The product will take the form of “a wall-mounted display” that resembles a traditional home security panel. Apple’s hope is that it will serve as a “command center for the home” with a combination of Apple apps, Apple Intelligence, and integration with HomeKit. more…08:46 pmArs Technica: Apple’s M4 Pro MacBook Pro is the most impressive
Apple's new MacBook Pro, powered by the M4 family of chips — M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max — delivers much faster performance and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:33 pmiOS 18.2 makes AirPods more powerful than ever, here’s why
just received a huge update in iOS 18.1 with Hearing Aid, Hearing Test, and Hearing Protection features. But for many users, Apple’s next update may be even more transformative thanks to a key Apple Intelligence upgrade. Here’s how iOS 18.2 will make AirPods more powerful than ever. more…08:18 pmApple may be gearing up to launch its first smart home camera
Macworld After a year in which Apple launched the Vision Pro and updated nearly every device in its catalog, you might think Apple is going to rest for a while. According to a new rumor, that’s very much not the case. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple will make “its first foray into the smart home IP camera market” with a new device launching in 2026. It would represent Apple’s first standalone camera since 2003’s iSight camera and its first smart home device. It’s not clear whether the camera is meant to be used indoors or outdoors, but Kuo says it “is designed to integrate seamlessly with other Apple hardware products via wireless connectivity.” Kuo says the move “demonstrates Apple’s continued exploration of growth opportunities in the home market” and believes “the user experience will be significantly enhanced by Apple’s great ecosystem and deep integration with Apple Intelligence and Siri.” Apple is in the process of rolling out Apple Intelligence features, so a 2026 release makes sense. Apple is also expected to launch a HomePod with a screen, which will likely be closely tied to this new device, perhaps even releasing simultaneously. Apple already offers HomeKit Secure Video, which brings end-to-end encryption for HomeKit-enabled cameras, but users have reported issues with certain manufacturers. An Apple-branded camera will presumably fix these issues.08:13 pmStopping the TikTok ban is reportedly a Trump priority
One of the biggest apps on the App Store, TikTok, is currently on its way to being banned in the US starting in early 2025. But according to a new report, President-elect Donald Trump intends to stop the ban from happening. more…07:56 pmApple just released new AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware for all users [U]
Apple has released new firmware for , the first update since iOS 18.1 added support for powerful new hearing health features. got an update too. Here are the details. Update 11/12: One day later, Apple has now released the same firmware builds for developers too. more…07:46 pmApple Music Classical adds CarPlay and Siri support
With a new app update, Apple puts Apple Music Classical on CarPlay and adds Siri support, too, to class up your tunes on the road. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:28 pmTHR: Apple TV+’s ‘Before,’ starring Billy Crystal is an unconvincing supernatural dud | Mac Daily NewsTHR: Apple TV+’s ‘Before,’ starring Billy Crystal is an unconvincing supernatural dud
Apple calls “Before,” starring Billy Crystal, "a 10-episode atmospheric, character-driven psychological thriller about Eli, a child… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:09 pmDaVinci Resolve 19.1 with spatial video editing support now available on the Mac App Store | 9 to 5 MacDaVinci Resolve 19.1 with spatial video editing support now available on the Mac App Store
Ahead of Apple’s launch of spatial video editing support in an update to Final Cut Pro, Blackmagic Design has beaten Cupertino to the punch with DaVinci Resolve 19.1. The update, which is available for download on the Mac App Store, supports spatial photo decoding, and MV HEVC spatial video encoding on Mac. It means that users can now easily edit and deliver spatial videos for Apple Vision Pro, a feature that hasn’t appeared on any mainline NLE up until now. more…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)