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- Tuesday September 03
- 04:29 pmApple’s next-gen M4 Pro Mac mini to sport five USB-C ports
Apple's forthcoming M4 Pro Mac mini model will feature five USB-C ports (three on the back and two on the front like the Mac Studio)… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:20 pmGameBaby merges iPhone case and game controller into one
Introducing GameBaby: an innovative iPhone case that doubles as a game controller for retro gaming on the go. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:18 pmMicrosoft says Apple makes it impossible for cloud gaming services to exist on the App Store | 9 to 5 MacMicrosoft says Apple makes it impossible for cloud gaming services to exist on the App Store
Apple and Microsoft are again fighting about the topic of cloud gaming services and the App Store. Apple updated its App Store policies earlier this year to allow cloud gaming apps. However, Microsoft has blasted the company in a submission to a governing authority. more…03:53 pmThe last iPhone with an LCD display will get an OLED upgrade in 2025
Macworld Apple is expected to release the iPhone 16 lineup at its “Glowtime” event on September 9 and though we don’t know the prices yet, it’s already too expensive for a lot of people. The iPhone SE is a pretty good deal for its price and next year’s iPhone SE is looking to be an even more attractive choice. On Tuesday, Nikkei reported that Apple is that starting next year, every iPhone in Apple’s lineup will have an OLED display. That applies to the iPhone SE, which has been rumored to get an upgrade in the spring of 2025. The current model, which was released in 2022 (it’s the 3rd generation, though Apple doesn’t call it the iPhone SE 3), has the same LCD display as the 2020 model–Apple brands it as a Retina HD display. The switch to OLED will bring better color quality and contrast to the iPhone SE. Apple already uses OLEDs in its higher-end phones, both the non-pro and Pro models. Nikki doesn’t address if the switch will affect the iPhone SE’s price, but considering that LCD is an older technology that’s being phased out or used in cheap phones by many phone manufacturers, the new display technology probably won’t affect the price much. The current iPhone SE 3 with 64GB of storage is $429; we could see Apple increase the base storage configuration to 128GB. Apple will likely offer a 128GB iPhone for under $500. Other changes to the iPhone SE 4 include an increase to 8GB of RAM to accommodate Apple Intelligence, and it may have Face ID instead of Touch ID. For more on what the iPhone SE 4 could be like when it is released next spring, check out our iPhone SE 4 superguide.03:42 pmDeals: M4 iPad Pro $385 off, Apple Watch Series 9 Cell $150 off, Belkin MagSafe charger new low, AirTags, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 iPad Pro $385 off, Apple Watch Series 9 Cell $150 off, Belkin MagSafe charger new low, AirTags, more
Labor Day might be behind us now, but there are still some great deals live and even more that have popped up today. Firstly, we have one of the best prices yet on 45mm GPS + Cell Apple Watch Series 9 models for folks not looking to upgrade to the Series 10 at full price. Then we move over to one beast of an iPad with the new 13-inch 2TB M4 Pro Wi-Fi + Cell with the nano glass at $385 off alongside a series of solid deals on accessories, including the Belkin BoostCharge Pro Qi2 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe Wireless Charging Pad, the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, AirTags, and much more. Head below for a closer look in today’s 9to5toys Lunch Break. more…03:15 pmPower up all your Apple gear with this gorgeous Anker charging station
Macworld A clean desk can help with productivity, and that’s exactly what this tiny and gorgeous Anker MagGo magnetic 8-in-1 charging station is. Now that it’s available for $56 for Prime members instead of the regular $100, this is not a product you want to miss out on. First of all, let’s discuss this product’s design because it’s absolutely gorgeous. It’s a tiny sphere about the size of a HomePod Mini with a 15W wireless charger on the front. The MagSafe-compatible charger has Qi2 certification, so it will safely and quickly charge your iPhone. On the back of the magnetic pad, you’ll notice a whole slew of ports and outlets. In fact, there are a total of three outlets on there, positioned in such a way that you won’t have issues fitting anything in. There are also two USB-A and two USB-C ports for all the things that need some juice every now and then, including your keyboard and mouse. You can even plug in your Apple Watch charger if you want to, or, better yet, your MacBook. The Anker MagGo charging station delivers 67W full-speed charging, which is ideal for taking your MacBook Air to 50% in less than half an hour. So go ahead and snatch this amazing Anker MagGo charging station for $56 at Amazon, a special price for Prime members. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can start a 30-day free trial at any point to test it out. This gorgeous Anker charging station has a special price03:15 pmFacebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversations
If you ever thought that Facebook was listening in on your conversations to hit you with targeted advertising, you may have been right.Meta and Google were allegedly clients of an advertiser's open-mic surveillance program.The advertising industry has been trying to improve how it targets ads to users for years, often by mining data for information to build user profiles. However, in the latest revelation, it may have been assisted by smartphones and tablets actively monitoring your everyday conversations.A slide deck from Cox Media Group seen by 404 Media discusses a service it offered that effectively performed surveillance on a user. Called "Active Listening," the document leak says it could use a device's microphone to listen in to a user's speech whenever they are within audible range. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:11 pmAirPods 4 coming next week: Here’s what to expect
Apple’s biggest event of the year is almost here. On September 9, the company will unveil its iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and more. AirPods 4 are also expected to debut next week. Here’s what you should know about the new AirPods 4. more…03:01 pmWireless charger uses unusual ‘bunkbed’ design to power 4 devices at once
Zens Quattro Charger Pro 4, a sleek wireless charging solution for up to four devices, helps you say goodbye to cable clutter. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:21 pmAirPods Max with bone conduction could make phone calls more private
Future AirPods Max or other personal audio accessories could increase the privacy of sound, by using bone conduction to transmit calls or private audio to the user without being heard by anyone else.Like other forms of communication, audio can sometimes require a level of privacy. While music may be freely playable on a speaker with few privacy issues, a phone call with a loved one may not need to be broadcast to a room in such a way, and may even require the recipient to move away from other people.While holding an iPhone to your ear may be more private than using a speaker, and that earphones can be even more private, there's still the issue of spillover audio. Even if you're being as careful as possible to be the only person listening to a phone or earphones, there's a chance that someone else in the same room can still hear what you're listening to.It's a significant enough chance that Apple was granted a patent for a potential solution in 2021. And it's all significant enough for Apple that the company has continued to pursue the idea — and consequently now been granted a revised version of that same patent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 pmApple won't let go of the idea of a touchscreen MacBook Pro
Despite continually saying a touchscreen MacBook Pro is a bad idea, newly-revealed research shows Apple hasn't stopped exploring the idea.Detail from the patent showing a touchscreen MacBook ProDespite widespread excitement when there is even a hint of a touchscreen Mac, Apple's position has famously and consistently been that there will never be one. Specifically, the Mac and the touch-screen iPad are two different things, and we should all buy both of them."We really feel that the ergonomics of using a Mac are that your hands are rested on a surface, and that lifting your arm up to poke a screen is a pretty fatiguing thing to do," Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering said in 2018. "I don't think we've looked at any of the other guys to date and said, how fast can we get there?" Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 pmApple helped kill part of a ‘child safety’ bill, but more legislative fights are expected | Mac Daily NewsApple helped kill part of a ‘child safety’ bill, but more legislative fights are expected
Apple is bracing for a conflict with app developers and state lawmakers as legislators across the country explore regulations on teen… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmApple Watch rumors: Series 10, SE 3, Ultra 3 are on the way
Get the real deal on Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE 3. Find out the latest details and rumors about the upcoming wearables (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:00 pmSwitchBot releases Matter-enabled evaporative humidifier
SwitchBot has officially launched its latest Matter-enabled smart home product, the SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier (Auto-refill). This new device aims to simplify home humidification by combining advanced technology with cold evaporation, offering a clean and efficient solution for enhancing indoor air quality. When paired with the , it also supports Matter. more…01:32 pmEvery Mac deserves a quality PDF reader like this one
Don't miss your chance to get PDF Reader Pro for Mac for just $29.97 (regularly $59). This is a lifetime license (available for PC, too). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:27 pmHow to use Clean Up in iOS 18.1 Photos to remove distractions
Apple's new Clean Up tool is a great use of Apple Intelligence that can enhance your photos without excessive editing. Here's how it works.The new Clean Up tool comes to the Photos appClean Up is part of Apple Intelligence as, unlike with some repair tools, it uses generative AI. The AI analyzes the photo to do its best to fill in or remove the selected area.We've been testing it out the past week or so, and have found it to be one of the most useful Apple Intelligence features so far. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:17 pmZens unveils Quattro Charger Pro 4 – a unique Qi2 double-decker
In a sea of MagSafe and Qi chargers that can all start to look the same, Zens has announced an interesting design. The new charger uses vertical space to keep your family charged up while keeping your countertop clean. Here are all the details on the Qi2 Quattro Charger Pro 4. more…01:04 pmApple’s stock price has dropped on 12 of the 17 iPhone launch days
Apple's stock price has dropped on 12 of the 17 iPhone launch days. Additionally, September has been the worst month for Apple shareholders… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmMosyle acquires asset management software provider Assetbots
Mosyle, a leader in Apple Device Management and Security, has officially acquired Assetbots, an up-and-coming asset management software provider. This strategic acquisition will allow Mosyle to expand its service offerings, providing comprehensive asset management solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and educational institutions. more…12:42 pmApple to feature OLED displays in all iPhones starting next year
Apple will use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays in all iPhone models sold in 2025 and afterward, switching its lower-priced… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.