Swedish Apple Store location opening hints at iPhone 16 release date
Apple may have teased its official iPhone 16 release date with a store opening. The company announced that it will be opening a new retail store at the Mall of Scandinavia near Stockholm, Sweden on Friday, September 20, and this may end up being the release date for the upcoming iPhone 16 series. Apple is […] Source

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How to quickly access network settings on an iPhone
Macworld Apple is full of surprises in iOS. Nearly every icon on your home screen reveals a menu of options when you touch and hold. These have varying degrees of usefulness, but one that I’ve found most helpful and that many people were unaware of is touching and holding the Settings app itself. This reveals a menu with items for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Battery, the four most common reasons you’re likely to consult the Settings app. Tap any of these options, and you’re taken directly to the Settings section for them. If you’re trying to connect Bluetooth headphones, switch Wi-Fi networks, or change Cellular details, you’re right where you want to be. A useful shortcut is to touch and hold the Settings icon on the home screen. A useful shortcut is to touch and hold the Settings icon on the home screen.Foundry A useful shortcut is to touch and hold the Settings icon on the home screen.Foundry Foundry You can also use the Control Center as a shortcut. Swipe to reveal it, then touch and hold the lozenge in the upper-left that contains all the network icons. This reveals a larger lozenge with loads more information. You can see at a glance what Wi-Fi network your iPhone is connected to, the last Bluetooth connection your iPhone made (by app or device), and how AirDrop and Personal Hotspot are configured. The Airplane Mode icon shows On or Off, but that’s also easily seen by its color, so the text label is extra. The Control Center network lozenges let you access network settings quickly. Tap AirDrop (left) and you can choose to change your incoming AirDrop permissions. The Control Center network lozenges let you access network settings quickly. Tap AirDrop (left) and you can choose to change your incoming AirDrop permissions.Foundry The Control Center network lozenges let you access network settings quickly. Tap AirDrop (left) and you can choose to change your incoming AirDrop permissions.Foundry Foundry Tap any of these Control Center icons either in the smaller main view or the expanded view (where you can also tap Personal Hotspot) and you can enable/disable Airplane Mode, disconnect Wi-Fi until the next day from the current network (or reconnect it), or enable or disable Cellular, Bluetooth, or Personal Hotspot. In the expanded view, touch and hold: Wi-Fi to see all networks around you. Bluetooth to see active and available devices. AirDrop to change who can send you files or links. The Control Center will soon change with the release of iOS 18, offering a separate pane of network settings, making it a little less efficient to access them. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered; we don’t reply to emails, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice.

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Google Photos gets smarter, more powerful AI-powered search
Ask Photos brings a smarter and more powerful search experience to Google Photos with contextual image understanding ability. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Flexispot E7 Plus Standing Desk review: A worthy ergonomic investment
The Flexispot E7 Plus is an extremely sturdy standing desk that's a worthy investment for your health and workflow when working at your Mac.Flexispot E7 Plus Standing Desk reviewOver the past few years, innovations in standing desks and the day-to-day practice of bringing standing desks into workspaces (both at home and in the office) have become the norm.Whether it be for posture, comfort, or health reasons, standing desks appear to here to stay. As someone who spends a considerable amount of time at my desk usually over a 27" Xencelabs drawing tablet with less-than-ideal posture, the idea of moving to a standing desk piqued my curiosity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Potentially devastating typhoon approaching Hong Kong, disrupting life and business
Super Typhoon Yagi, the second strongest tropical cyclone of 2024, is impacting southern China, once again highlighting Apple's reliance on the country as iPhone 16 launches.Satellite imagery provided by NASA of Yagi with Apple logos indicating factories and storesNatural disasters and pandemics can cause incredible devastation to those impacted, and the loss of life, property, and business can't be overstated. Of course, this is an Apple focused website, so we must observe what this means for the company as, yet again, its reliance on China will be in the spotlight.On Monday, Apple will announce the iPhone 16 lineup and a variety of other products during the "It's Glowtime" Apple Event. Customers will pre-order them a short time after, and shipments will arrive about a week later — as expected. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Here’s what really compels new iPhone purchases
Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) asks new iPhone buyers why they bought their new iPhone. Survey subjects provide an… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Master ChatGPT and Google Gemini with these intro to AI courses
Master ChatGPT and Google Gemini with these artificial intelligence certification courses. Eduonix presents this $25 AI intro bundle. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Original Films celebrates world premiere of ‘Wolfs’ at Venice Film Festival with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and more
At the Venice Film Festival Apple Original Films celebrated the world premiere of the highly anticipated action comedy “Wolfs” from… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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No, iOS 18.1 beta didn’t leak the new Apple Watch Series 10 design
Apple will hold a special event on Monday, and in addition to new iPhones, the company is also expected to introduce Apple Watch Series 10. Rumors suggest that the Series 10 models will have a new slimmer design with larger displays. But no, what some people are seeing in the latest beta of iOS 18.1 is not the new Apple Watch Series 10. more…

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Apple Announces 'Find My' For South Korea
Apple announced it is planning to bring its Find My service to South Korea in early 2025. Originally released in 2010, the Find My service has been unavailable in South Korea, making it the last country without access to Apple's tracking feature. AppleInsider reports: In July 2024, complaints from users in South Korea reached a point where they were finally petitioning the government to allow Apple's Find My feature to work. Any iPhone made for sale in South Korea had Find My permanently disabled, so it wouldn't work even when the owner was in a different country. Now in a statement on its Korean website, Apple has announced that it plans to bring Find My to the country shortly. "Apple plans to introduce the 'Find My' network in Korea in the spring of 2025," says a brief statement (in translation). "Users in Korea will soon be able to use the Find My app to find their Apple devices and personal belongings with their personal information protected, and check the location of friends and family." [...] According to the user petition submitted to the National Assembly Petition website of South Korea, Apple has said that Find My is disabled "because of internal policy." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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This iPhone 16 Pro camera upgrade will fix a major pain point
The iPhone 16 Pro unveiling is only days away, but we already know what to expect. One key camera upgrade coming is a brand new 48MP Ultra Wide camera. I never take Ultra Wide 0.5x shots, but I’m thrilled about this change for one reason: no more anxiety when I see the flower icon in the Camera app. more…

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Apple Pay is everywhere as it turns 10 years old
When Apple launched Apple Pay in 2014, at an event 10 years to the day before this year’s iPhone launch, Apple promised the feature would… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Get a new MacBook every two years with this upgrade program
This might just be the MacBook upgrade program that Apple refuses to offer. Upgraded is a new subscription service powered by trusted partners that helps you get a new Mac every two years. Monthly payments start at just $36.06 with 0% interest, and AppleCare+ is included in the price. Here’s how it works… more…

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Apple's iPhone 16 case covers the new Capture Button, Spigen follows suit
Accessory maker Spigen gave AppleInsider an early look at its new case for iPhone 16, highlighting the new Capture button with a special cover to support its touch functionality.Spigen and Apple will both cover the capture button on their casesOn September 4, it was rumored that Apple's first party cases would have a covered Capture button. AppleInsider was able to independently confirm that claim, and now case manufacturer Spigen has proven to us that they are doing the same thing.At least on Apple's silicone case, the button will still be metal with three vertical rows of tiny holes drilled throughout it. Then there appears to be some sort of conductive material underneath to help enable the touch functionality. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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BofA: Apple’s iPhone 16 to kick off software-driven upgrade cycle
BofA Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan on Thursday reiterated a "Buy" rating and $256 price target on Apple shares as he expects iPhone 16 to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Easily track PlugBug wall charger with built in Find My support
PlugBug is the first USB-C wall charger/power supply to support Apple's Find My technology, making it very hard to misplace. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Reeder launches new app that unites RSS with video, audio, and social feeds
Reeder, the 15-year-old RSS reader for Apple devices, just launched a major new version that takes the app in entirely new directions. The new Reeder brings together RSS feeds with all kinds of other data sources. Podcasts, YouTube, Mastodon and Bluesky feeds, subreddits, and more can now live alongside your RSS feeds. more…

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Incredibly popular 'Balatro+' coming to Apple Arcade on September 26
The poker-inspired, deck-building roguelike "Balatro+" is coming to Apple Arcade this fall, allowing players to craft their ultimate deck and achieve victory.Balatro+In Balatro+, players use joker cards to create different poker hands, each with unique abilities. The objective is to collect enough chips to outdo challenging blinds while discovering hidden bonus hands and decks. As players advance through Balatro+'s world, accompanied by a dreamy and retro-futuristic synthwave soundtrack, the goal is to reach the boss blind, defeat the final ante, and emerge victorious.Balatro+ will be available to play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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What to expect from Apple’s September 9 iPhone event
Here's what we already know about the new flagship iPhones.

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Twelve South makes the Find My charger we didn’t know we needed
Macworld Are you like me and you always seem to be looking for your charger? Well, your search can be a little easier with Twelve South’s new PlugBug multi-port wall charger. This charger stands out in a crowded marketplace because the PlugBug is equipped with Find My, Apple’s tool for tracking compatible gear. So instead of frantically checking each wall socket in your house or trying to remember if you left your charger at the office or the coffee shop, you can just launch Find My, and bingo! There’s your PlugBug, which has a built-in speaker so you can use the Play Sound feature in Find My to help locate the device. Even better, the PlugBug doesn’t have to be plugged into power for Find My to work. According to the PlugBug website, “the Find My portion of PlugBug is completely separate and isolated from the AC charger.” It has a replaceable battery like the one used for AirTag and should last for a year. Twelve South offers two versions of the PlugBug: 50W with two USB-C ports for $70/£61 (measures 3.3 by 1.93 by 0.86 inches/8.3 by 4.9 by 2.2 centimeters and weighs 3.9 ounces/110 grams) 120W with four USB-C ports for $120/£104 (measures 4.1 by 2.36 by 1.22 inches//10.4 by 6.0 by 3.1 centimeters and weighs 8.8 ounces/250 grams) The chargers support dynamic Power Delivery, so you can plug in your device to any of the ports and the charger will adjust the wattage accordingly. The PlugBug is available for pre-order in the U.S. and U.K. with shipments starting the week of September 16—just in time for your new iPhone 16. PlugBug with Find My Price When Reviewed: 50W for $69.99; 120W for $119.99 Best Prices Today: $70 at Twelve South

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