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- Thursday September 19
- 03:22 pmiPhone SE and iPhone 17 rumored to get Apple's 5G modem first, in 2025
Yet another report says Apple's own 5G modem will launch in 2025, cutting Qualcomm out of its iPhone SE and even iPhone 17 profits.Future iPhones will use Apple's own 5G modemIt's been previously reported that the Apple-built 5G modem would come in 2025. Whenever it comes, the modem will replace the Qualcomm ones that Apple currently buys in.According to Digitimes Asia, the Apple modem will appear first in the forthcoming iPhone SE 4 — and then in select models of the iPhone 17 range. Although the report does not specify which models, it's almost certainly going to be the regular editions, instead of the Pro ones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:19 pmReport: iPad to debut Apple’s new Wi-Fi chip in 2025, with iPhone SE launching 5G modem | 9 to 5 MacReport: iPad to debut Apple’s new Wi-Fi chip in 2025, with iPhone SE launching 5G modem
Apple has been working for years on its own in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips. Now, 2025 looks like the year we’ll see the first fruits of those investments. A new Digitimes report indicates Apple aims to debut its new Wi-Fi chip in at least one iPad in 2025, while the 5G modem will launch with the iPhone SE 4. more…02:36 pmHands-on with black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple has added the one missing feature to the this year: a black titanium option. Here’s how the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 looks in the wild. more…02:30 pmYour Apple Watch can now replace your TV remote
TV remotes are notorious for getting lost. Or for being just out of reach, right at the moment you’ve settled into a comfortable seat and don’t want to get up. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could control your TV from a device that’s always strapped to your wrist? The Apple Watch has long offered a Remote app, but in watchOS 11 that app got upgraded into a full TV remote replacement. more…02:30 pmEU prepares to force iPhone and iPad to be more open to accessories
Europe will require iPhone and iPad to be more open to working with third-party smartwatches, headphones, VR headsets and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:29 pmMeet Shift: The Browser that Will Simplify Your Digital Life
Macworld In today’s digital world, the internet is more than just a tool – it’s an essential part of our daily lives. Whether you’re grinding away at work, binge-watching your favorite shows, or doom-scrolling through social media, we’re all glued to the web. But let’s face it – traditional browsers feel like trying to squeeze into those jeans you’ve had since high school. They don’t fit anymore, but you keep trying to squeeze yourself into them anyway in the hopes that something will change. Enter Shift, the browser that’s stepping up to the plate and giving us what we need: a browser that’s built to handle how we actually use the internet. Our Digital Lives Have Evolved Think back to the early days of the internet. Browsing was simple, you opened a tab, checked your email, maybe looked at a few websites, and called it a day. But fast-forward to now, and that one-tab lifestyle feels laughably quaint. Today, the internet isn’t just a casual browsing experience – it’s where we manage our entire digital lives. We’re toggling between work emails, messages from friends, and YouTube tutorials. Oh, and don’t forget the fact that we’re also ordering groceries, paying bills, and maybe squeezing in some Netflix to decompress. The problem? Traditional browsers weren’t built to handle this modern juggling act. They’re clunky vehicles trying to keep up with a Formula 1 race. Browsers used to be static windows to the web, but now we need something dynamic – something that can keep pace with our multitasking. The Challenges of Browsing The Internet Today One of the biggest challenges we’re all guilty of is tab hoarding. Admit it – you’ve got about 37 tabs open right now, don’t you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Whether it’s out of habit, fear of missing out, or the belief that we’ll “get back to that article later,” tab clutter has become a full-blown epidemic of the modern digital world. The problem is, while hoarding tabs feels like it gives us a sense of control, it’s actually the opposite. Shift Shift Shift Research shows that constantly switching between tabs, apps, and accounts doesn’t just waste time – it saps your cognitive energy. Studies suggest that we waste anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours per day just navigating between different tabs and accounts. That’s hundreds of hours a year wasted on unproductive tab hopping. Worse, each tab is a mental anchor. Even when we aren’t looking at it, it’s there in the background, nagging at our brain. It’s why you feel that low-level anxiety every time you open your browser and see a wall of open tabs staring back at you. Traditional browsers make this worse by not offering tools to manage the chaos. We get tabs, bookmarks, and maybe a browser extension or two if we’re lucky. And that’s it. No wonder our productivity and sanity take a hit. This is where Shift steps in as a game-changer. How Shift Fixes Our Biggest Online Challenges Shift is a solution to the chaos that’s become synonymous with modern web browsing. Instead of letting you drown in tab clutter, Shift helps you organize your digital world into manageable, logical workspaces. Shift’s workspaces offer an immediate fix to your tab-hoarding problem. Instead of forcing you to swim through an endless sea of tabs, Shift lets you organize your online tasks into separate, dedicated workspaces. Think of it like compartmentalizing your digital life – one workspace for your job, another for your personal projects, and maybe a third for leisure. This simple shift (pun intended) drastically reduces the cognitive load of constantly toggling between tabs and helps you focus on the task at hand. Imagine this: you’re in “work mode” in one workspace, with all your job-related apps, emails, and documents neatly organized in one place. Need to check your personal email or get updates on that hobby blog you’re writing? No problem. Just switch to your “personal” workspace without having to close or search for anything. It’s a seamless transition that keeps everything organized and your headspace clear. Shift Shift Shift But Shift isn’t just about managing tabs. It goes a step further by centralizing all your accounts and apps into one window. This means no more logging in and out of different accounts, or having to open separate apps to get through your daily tasks. Build out each workspace with the apps you associate with each part of your digital life—add Slack, Zoom, and Outlook to your work-focused workspace, while your personal Instagram and your online shopping apps stay open in another. Shift Shift Shift Shift integrates with over 1,500 apps, so whether you’re managing your work emails, social media accounts, or cloud storage, any of the apps you use daily can be accessible with a single click. This is a gamechanger. Instead of opening five different apps to get through your day, Shift brings it all into one browser. This doesn’t just save time, it slashes the frustration that comes with managing multiple logins, multiple tabs, and multiple workflows. With Shift, everything you need is right in front of you. We’ve all been there – trying to juggle multiple calendars from different accounts, each one living in a separate app or tab. It’s a recipe for missing meetings and forgetting deadlines. Shift fixes this by integrating all your calendars into a single, easy-to-view window. It syncs events from Google, Outlook, and Office 365 so that all your meetings, deadlines, and even personal reminders are in one place. This eliminates the need to flip between calendars, saving you time and ensuring you never miss an important meeting again. Shift Shift Shift And while Shift’s organization tools are the star of the show, its notification management system is the quiet hero. In traditional browsers, we’re bombarded with pings, dings, and pop-ups from every open tab. Shift gives you control over notifications. You can schedule quiet hours, mute alerts, or even turn off unread badges, allowing you to focus on what’s important without the constant digital noise. Try Shift for Yourself If you’re fed up with clutter and chaos, Shift offers a fresh and much-needed alternative. Download it and give it a try, there’s no reason not to experience how it can transform your digital life. Shift isn’t just another browser, it’s a tool designed to make everything you do online easier. For more information or to start your free trial, visit Shift.com.02:26 pmiOS 18 brings much needed features to Journal app [Video]
Last year, Apple introduced its brand new Journal App alongside its iOS 17.2 update. It was a very basic app with one real function: inputting journal entries in chronological order. While customers welcomed the new free app, many pretty basic features were missing. There was no search functionality, no password protection, and no additional insights that could be seen. Just one continuous feed for your journal entries. But, it looks as though Apple listened to our feedback and added a few new features to the iOS 18 version of the Journal App. Here are all the changes you can use today! more…02:21 pmZombie film '28 Years Later' was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max
The upcoming Danny Boyle horror sequel "28 Years Later" was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, marking another movie that took advantage of Apple's product lines.Cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro MaxPrincipal filming of "28 Years Later," a continuation of the "28 Days Later" franchise, took place over the summer. But while filming was largely guarded with secrecy, one about how it was filmed has leaked out.Multiple people familiar with the production confirmed to Wired that the iPhone 15 Pro Max was used by director Boyle and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:20 pmFolding iPhone may be touch sensitive all over
Apple has been granted a patent for touch sensitive control areas including solid-state buttons on any surface of the current iPhone design, and a folding one.The iPhone 16 range features an all-new Camera Control button, the idea for which is part of this newly-granted patentThe touch screen wasn't invented with the iPhone, but Apple did make it ubiquitous. Potentially as significant as the multitouch feature of the iPhone's front screen, though, is Apple's plan to add touch sensitivity to very side and edge of the device.Newly-granted patent, "Electronic Devices With Display And Touch Sensor Structures," concerns a desire to make it convenient to tap, swipe or otherwise touch an iPhone to control it. However, it also includes some detail on how this could be achieved even if the iPhone is some future folding or curved one. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:15 pmApple faces EU warning to open up iPhone’s iOS operating system
The European Union is preparing to warn Apple to open up its iPhone's operating system to competing technologies. Under the bloc's… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:08 pmHere’s how to turn on iPhone Eye Tracking in iOS 18
iOS 18 includes several new accessibility features for iPhone with the headlining one being the ability to control the smartphone with just your eyes. Whether you have an accessibility need or just want to tinker with the new feature, here’s how to turn on iPhone Eye Tracking in iOS 18. more…02:06 pmApple and Salesforce lead Dow Jones rally
Apple and Salesforce are leading the Dow Jones Industrial Average rally on Thursday morning. Shares of Apple are up $6.13, or 2.8%, while… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmUgreen Uno 2-in-1 wireless bot charger smiles for a reason [Review] ★★★★☆
Ugreen's Uno 2-in-1 magnetic wireless charger bot pumps up iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods with a digital grin. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:42 pmApple TV Oprah Winfrey biodoc won’t be shown; star refunded Apple to block it
An Apple TV+ Oprah Winfrey biodoc won’t be shown after all, despite the fact that Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald completed filming. A new report says that Winfrey refunded the sum Apple paid her for the project in order to prevent it from being aired … more…01:33 pmCompared: AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3 — Pro-grade budget audio
Apple's fourth-generation AirPods include optional ANC, borrowing from the AirPods Pro line. Here's how its specifications line up against the AirPods 3.AirPods 4 [left], AirPods 3 [right]As part of its iPhone 16 launch at the "Glowtime" event, Apple introduced an update to its AirPods line. An ideal accessory for the iPhone, the AirPods update brings the product line to its fourth generation.The big feature this time is the potential to add Active Noise Cancellation to the AirPods. A feature that is best associated with the premium AirPods Pro range, this is the first time it's in Apple's non-Pro earphone lineup. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:33 pmCompared: AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3 — Pro-grade budget audio
Apple's fourth-generation AirPods include optional ANC, borrowing from the AirPods Pro line. Here's how its specifications line up against the AirPods 3.AirPods 4 [left], AirPods 3 [right]As part of its iPhone 16 launch at the "Glowtime" event, Apple introduced an update to its AirPods line. An ideal accessory for the iPhone, the AirPods update brings the product line to its fourth generation.The big feature this time is the potential to add Active Noise Cancellation to the AirPods. A feature that is best associated with the premium AirPods Pro range, this is the first time it's in Apple's non-Pro earphone lineup. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:30 pmGrab a pair of noise-canceling JBL Tune 770NC headphones for just $89.99
Don't miss the new, open-box deal on JBL Tune 770NC over-ear headphones. Get a pair for just $89.99 (regularly $129) for a limited time. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:16 pmRussian retailers reportedly launch Apple’s iPhone 16, skirting export bans
Despite Apple's export ban on Russia, Russian retailers have begun offering pre-sales of the latest iPhone model. Consumers in Russia can… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:02 pmPopular YouTuber says Apple is lying about the iPhone 16 Pro 48MP camera; Lux disagrees | 9 to 5 MacPopular YouTuber says Apple is lying about the iPhone 16 Pro 48MP camera; Lux disagrees
A popular YouTube channel has described the claimed 48 megapixel resolution of the iPhone 16 Pro’s camera as “absolutely fake.” Professional photographer Tony Northrup says that the true resolution is “around six megapixels.” Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of Lux – the developer behind Halide and Kino – takes issue with this, and says the reality is more nuanced … more…01:01 pmKeyBudz launches new AirTag mount built for extreme conditions
The for AirTag offers a simple yet useful solution for those looking to track their valuables, even in extreme environments. Here’s a closer look at its key at the mount and how I have used it! more…