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- 09:53 pm9to5Mac Daily: September 3, 2024 – M4 Macs, iOS 18 changes
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. Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content more…09:40 pmM4 Mac Mini Likely To Lose Support For USB-A, Keep Internal Power Supply
According to Mark Gurman, Apple's upcoming M4 Mac mini will undergo a major redesign, dropping USB-A ports entirely in favor of five USB-C ports. The new design will also feature front ports for the first time, an internal power supply, and retain Ethernet, HDMI, and the headphone jack. "As I've been reporting for several months now, the Mac is in for a big transition to M4 chips -- starting around the end of this year and extending into the first half or so of 2025," writes Gurman in a newsletter for Bloomberg. "Apple plans to kick things off soon with a new Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Pro. Of those models, the Mac mini will get the most dramatic new design, its first major overhaul since 2010. Just to put that in perspective: The last time there was a Mac mini redesign, preorders of the iPhone 4 had just began." Read more of this story at Slashdot.09:20 pmThese night-vision binoculars let you record stunning HD videos
With these digital night-vision binoculars, you can see things in low-light conditions with incredible clarity. On sale for just $89.97. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:50 pmApple to ditch Japanese display suppliers after iPhone SE switch to OLED
It’s been a while since Apple last updated the iPhone SE, and rumors suggest that a new version of this iPhone is coming next year with significant upgrades – including an OLED panel. If true, this also means that Apple will ditch its Japanese display suppliers, as they specialize in LCD panels. more…08:17 pmEvercore ISI: Apple’s App Store revenue grew 12% in August
This positive assessment is largely driven by the continued strength of Apple's App Store, which reported a 12% increase in revenue during… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:15 pmMeta lobbied for child safety bill to blame Apple, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook | 9 to 5 MacMeta lobbied for child safety bill to blame Apple, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook
Apple has its share of frenemies, and Meta is certainly one of them. Though the two companies have a mutually beneficial relationship, they have often found themselves in deep points of conflict. The latest drama? Per The Wall Street Journal, Meta lobbied to make Apple a responsible party in a child safety bill, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook. more…07:26 pmiPhone SE 4 might finally make jump to OLED
A highlight of the iPhone SE 4 could be an OLED display. This might be part of significant upgrades coming to Apple's budget handset. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:23 pmApple’s most neglected product of 2024 deserved a big AI year
Apple’s 2024 has centered on AI. Each new product introduction has highlighted AI; WWDC was largely a showcase for Apple Intelligence; next week’s iPhone 16 launch event is expected to be AI-heavy too. But somehow, Apple’s most neglected product of the year is also the device that’s missing out entirely on Apple Intelligence and its upgraded Siri: the HomePod. more…07:23 pmApple TV+ limited series ‘Disclaimer’ makes world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ limited series ‘Disclaimer’ makes world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival
Friday night at the Palazzo del Cinema, Apple’s highly anticipated limited series “Disclaimer” made its world premiere as an official… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:33 pmWhat are you most excited to see at next week’s Apple event?[Poll]05:43 pmApple outs ninth developer beta for vision OS 2
Apple has unusually issued one of its ninth-round developer betas earlier than the rest, with a new build of visionOS 2 now testable.Apple Vision Pro, used to run visionOS. Apple's beta-testing process typically involves a batch of updates being tested at the same time. However, this time Apple has made one beta available before the rest.The ninth build of visionOS 2 was rolled out to developer beta testers on Tuesday. Apple's last developer beta release involving visionOS 2 was on August 28, which also saw the eighth betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:27 pmvisionOS 2 beta 9 is now rolling out to developers
Today Apple has released a surprise beta update. visionOS 2 beta 9 is rolling out now to developers, bringing the latest version of the first big OS update to the Vision Pro. more…05:12 pmHuawei plans to unveil new products just hours after Apple’s iPhone 16 event
Huawei is gearing up to unveil a new lineup of products just hours after Apple's iPhone 16 launch event. Richard Yu, head of the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:05 pmInstagram adds comments for Stories with anti-trolling feature
Instagram Stories, one of the most popular parts of the Instagram app today, is getting a big new feature: comments. Here are all the details you should know, including how they’re designed to help eliminate trolls. more…04:59 pmGet a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for only $74.99 at Amazon
Apple AirTags are back down to nearly record low prices, with the 4-pack dropping to $74.99 at Amazon (within $2 of the all-time cheapest price).Grab 4 Apple AirTags for $74.99.With holiday traveling starting up soon, having a pack of Apple AirTags on hand can help you stay organized. Drop an AirTag in your laptop bag or suitcase to know the whereabouts of your valuables with ease. And now you can pick up the 4-pack for a fraction of the retail cost at Amazon, now $25 off, bringing the price down to $74.99.Buy for $74.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider04:46 pmToday in Apple history: Woz stages an epic concert
On September 3, 1982, Woz's first Us Festival, an $8 million music and technology event, kicked off in California. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:35 pmThe M3 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB Storage is $300 Off
The M4 MacBook Pro may be well on the way, but that shouldn’t mean you should miss out on this deal. Today, the M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB Unified Memory and 1TB SSD is down to just $1,699 from its original price of $2,000 on Amazon. The M3 chip is still one of the best […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:34 pmApple blocking volume control, claims Spotify
Music streaming company Spotify recently said that Apple devices are blocking the volume functionality within Spotify Connect. Spotify filed a complaint versus the Cupertino-based company about the change to iPhone hardware for third-party apps. In this instance it was the volume buttons that hindered access to Spotify’s functionality. In itself, the Spotify volume would work […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:33 pmNew budget Magic Keyboard for iPad in the works
Apple is producing a lower-cost version of a Magic Keyboard for use with an iPad. In the latest ‘Power On’ newsletter, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg said that a new, low-end Magic Keyboard for the iPad is in the works. Apple suppliers are in the process of coming up with a new keyboard that will launch […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:30 pmUpcoming Mac Mini won’t have USB-A ports
The next Mac mini to be released will not have USB-A connections, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. According to Gurman, Apple’s redesign with the Mac mini will not have any USB-A ports, but rather five USB-C ports, specifically two on the front and three on the back. The layout of the front ports is […] The post appeared first on iLounge.