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- 01:50 pmM4 Mac Mac mini might give up on USB-A entirely
Apple's upcoming M4 Mac mini could sport as much as five USB-C ports — two of them in the front — ditching USB-A ports completely. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:48 pmGurman: Apple working on new low-end Magic Keyboard for iPad
According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is testing a new lower end Magic Keyboard for the base model iPad and new iPad Air. more…01:30 pmYes, you can get Photoshop for Mac without the pricey subscription
Adobe offers a lifetime license for its photo and video editing Mac apps. With this Photoshop Elements sale, you pay just $99.99 for life. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:18 pmUpcoming M4-based Mac mini to replace USB-A with more USB-C ports
The forthcoming M4 Mac mini redesign is expected to follow iMac's lead and ditch USB-A ports, in favor of an array of USB-C ports.The current Mac mini form factor may change dramatically in its M4 incarnation.A new report from Bloomberg follows up on earlier claims of a major redesign of the Mac mini, taking cues from the larger Mac Studio but in a notably smaller form factor. The M4 and M4 Pro-based form factor will allegedly be not much larger than the current Apple TV hardware, but taller.The unit will feature three of the USB-C ports on the back, with two USB-C ports accessible on the front of the machine, as with the Mac Studio. The redesign will also offer HDMI and Ethernet ports, along with a headphone jack. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:17 pmApple plans Magic Keyboard for entry-level iPad
Owners of Apple's iPad may finally get their own version of the Magic Keyboard, with a low-end alternative to the iPad Pro accessory potentially arriving in 2025.Magic Keyboard for iPad ProOne of the headline accessories for the iPad Pro is the Magic Keyboard. However, it's an expensive accessory limited only to the iPad Pro and iPad Air, which means iPad users are missing out.That may change, if a Sunday Bloomberg report is to be believed. It is claimed a "low-end" iPad version of the Magic Keyboard is in development. Suppliers have allegedly working on components for the accessory, which is expected to appear in the middle of 2025. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:26 amMLS Season Pass drops price to $9.99 for rest of season, and completely free for Apple TV+ subscribers | 9 to 5 MacMLS Season Pass drops price to $9.99 for rest of season, and completely free for Apple TV+ subscribers
With the Major League Soccer ending in October, Apple has dropped the price of the season pass one last time to reflect the remaining time. For the rest of 2024, MLS Season Pass is now $9.99, its lowest price ever. And for Apple TV+ members, you can now subscribe to MLS Season Pass completely for free. The only catch is to remember to cancel before the next season starts and the subscription returns to its normal pricing. more…06:44 amBeta version of Apple Intelligence comes without a region lock
The latest macOS Sequoia, iPadOS, and iOS 18 beta versions reveal that Apple Intelligence is not region-locked in the US alone. macOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1, and iOS 18.1 beta no longer have a US restriction for Apple Intelligence, and instead only need the user to set the language to US English for access. Previously, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:42 amApple said to invest in OpenAI
The Wall Street Journal said that Apple might be investing in the AI company OpenAI, maker of the LLM ChatGPT. The report claims that the value of OpenAI will be more than $100 billion after the latest news, but WSJ did not mention any specifics about the meeting or how much money Apple will be […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:40 amSelect LG smart TVs to have a 3-Month Apple TV+ Offer
Tech manufacturer LG announced that some of its smart TV models will offer a 3-month trial of Apple TV+. The offer will stand from September 9 until November 17 and includes LG 4K and 8K models spanning from 2018 through 2024. The StanbyME Go and StanbyME devices are included, and ‘qualified’ and new customers will […] The post appeared first on iLounge.Saturday August 3110:18 pmAirTags key to discovery of Houston's plastic recycling deception
One Houston resident was suspicious of the city's "all plastic accepted" recycling program, and used AirTags to discover where the plastic waste actually ended up.Apple employs an advanced robot named Daisy to disassemble old iPhones.Deason, who regularly recycles her packaging and other waste, began to have doubts about the city's plastic recycling program. Houston's program boasted of being able to accept even types of plastic that aren't normally considered recyclable.Curious as to where the plastic was going, she bought a set of AirTags, and included them in various bags of her plastic recycling. Of the bags she tracked, nearly all of them went to a company called Wright Waste Management, located in nearby Harris County. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:45 pmIt’s almost ‘Glowtime!’ [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: We know when Apple's iPhone 16 event will happen. It's "Glowtime" on September 9! Here's what to expect. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Study Snacks’ makes learning more fun
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Study Snacks is a beautifully designed and playful app that helps you learn more vocabulary words, making it a great tool for studying. It supports iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. more…06:29 pmFinale’s Finale
MakeMusic has announced the end of life of its music notation app Finale and is offering a crossgrade discount for competitor Dorico Pro.06:27 pmTipBITS: Use Trackpad Mode When Editing Text on the iPhone and iPad
Trackpad mode has been a fixture of the iPhone and iPad keyboard for years, but many people are unaware of it. Here’s a quick tutorial and an exhortation to spread the word.06:11 pmThe iPad Mini 6 with 64GB Wi-Fi is $119 Off
The current iPad mini 6 is discounted again to an amazing price for an attractive deal. Today, the iPad mini 6 Wi-Fi model with 64GB storage is down to just $379.99 from its original price of $500 on Amazon. Apple’s smallest tablet is great for small tasks and entertainment, packing a light and portable 8.3-inch […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:10 pmAlexa to get a boost from Claude AI
Amazon will be launching a revamped Alexa that’s powered by the Claude AI technology, according to Reuters. Alexa will be integrated with Claude AI this October, with the decision coming after internal testing revealed the in-house software is too slow to be integrated into Alexa. Early versions were said to be troublesome, with Amazon’s in-house […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:08 pmA slew of new games heading to the Apple Vision Pro
Apple recently announced a wealth of new content arriving for the Vision Pro. Aside from the promised immersive and spatial experiences, the Vision Pro will be getting new games and apps. ‘Castle Crumble’ is a puzzle game where users can interact in a 3D environment using their hands to cast spells and explosives on weak […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:06 pmiOS Lock Screen now supports more Sports app features
The Apple Sports app has been updated with new changes and features on iOS. When watchOS 11 and iOS 18 roll out, the app will support Live Activities on leagues and teams, as per Apple. In this case, the Live Activities will display play-by-play information and live scores on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:50 pmFive features to expect with iOS 18.2 later this year
Apple has made a lot of promises for iOS 18, yet a good chunk of them aren’t available in the current betas of both iOS 18.0 and iOS 18.1. Since most of the promised features are coming “later this year”, we should expect them in iOS 18.2 – assuming theres no delays. more…04:45 pmUS fights Canada over new tech tax that could cost Apple billions
Canada's new Digital Services tax could cost iPhone maker Apple billions, but the US says the fees are discriminating against American tech companies — and is pushing for a delay.The US Trade Representative object to Canada's unilateral Digital Services Tax.Canada first proposed the legislation in 2021 as an interim measure, following a statement from the G20 allowing for international digital service tax (DST) reform. The G20 countries have been working together to create a multilateral tax on profits made by global tech companies through services, but progress has been slow.Canada and other countries want to be able to impose taxes on profits made from online marketplace services, advertising services, social media services, and revenue made from selling user data. To qualify under the Canadian law, a tech company would have to have made $750 million or more in qualifying revenue per year, of which at least $20 million would have come directly from Canadian users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums