Spotify blames Apple for this Spotify Connect downgrade
Due to a change from Apple's side, you can no longer control the volume of Spotify Connect devices through your iPhone's volume button. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iPhone 16, Apple Watch X, iOS 18, and everything coming in Apple’s biggest month
Macworld This is it, the biggest month of the year for Apple fans. September is when Apple releases new iPhones and Apple Watches, as well as the major updates to its operating systems that we’ve been hearing about since WWDC in June. That means iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and watchOS 11. This September might be a little extra special, as we’re hearing about some new AirPods on the way and maybe a new iPad mini, too. On top of that, there are all the usual service releases for Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. So strap in—here’s everything we expect Apple to release in September 2024. New hardware releases Apple is set to release updates to some of its most popular products in September. Here’s what’s on tap: iPhone 16: Larger screens for the Pro models, A18 processors, Apple Intelligence, new camera capabilities, a new Capture button, and more. This is going to be a big upgrade for a lot of people. Read everything we know about the iPhone 16. Apple Watch Series 10: This may be called Apple Watch 10, X, or Series X, in honor of the 10th anniversary of Apple Watch (which was first unveiled on September 9, 2014) and looks to be the first significant design change ever. Rumors point to a larger display and a slimmer profile, with the possible addition of some new health sensors or features. Read what we know about the Apple Watch Series 10. Apple Watch Ultra 3: The 3rd-gen Apple Watch Ultra is expected to be more or less the same as the current model, only with the same new processor (and maybe new sensors) found in the Apple Watch Series 10. Apple Watch SE 3: The 3rd-gen Apple Watch SE should resemble an Apple Watch Series 7, more or less. One rumor suggested Apple may use a rigid plastic chassis to trim costs and aim this model very much at kids/parents. AirPods: There are two sets of AirPods expected. One is a new entry-level model to replace the hopelessly outdated 2nd-gen AirPods, with a new design and USB-C case. The other is a mid-tier update to the 3rd-gen AirPods, which will get active noise canceling for the first time. New AirPods Max are supposedly not far off, but not rumored to be announced at this September event. Read more about the upcoming AirPods. iPad mini: This isn’t the first time we’ve heard that an iPad mini refresh is on the way. But the current model can’t support Apple Intelligence, which will be a big push for Apple, and the Apple stores and retailers are running out of stock on the current model without replenishing it—that usually points to an imminent upgrade. If the iPad mini does get an upgrade, we don’t expect much to change other than the processor. Apps and software updates September is also a huge month for software. Apple is set to release its yearly major updates of all its operating systems. The Apple Intelligence features won’t arrive until later updates, starting with the point-1 releases in October, but there are still loads of great new features in the initial release. iOS 18: New Home screen customization options, an all-new Photos app, new features for Messages including RCS support, and much more. Read all about iOS 18. iPadOS 18: You get all the features of iOS 18, including the awesome new Math Notes capability that really shines on the tablet. Read more about iPadOS 18. ‌tvOS 18: tvOS isn’t getting a major overhaul, just a few tweaks. There’s InSight, enhanced dialog support and subtitles, and a few new Home features. macOS 15 Sequoia: With macOS 15 Sonoma, you’ll be able to mirror your iPhone to your Mac! There are a bunch of other nice features too, like the Passwords app, easier window tiling, a new calculator, and more. Read all about macOS 15 Sequoia here. Services Apple TV+ Here are the shows, series, and movies we expect to release on Apple TV+ in September. If you want to know what’s coming later, check our guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content. Slow Horses (season 4): This darkly funny espionage drama follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 due to their career-ending mistakes. Led by their brilliant but irascible leader, the notorious Jackson Lamb, they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces. September 4 La Maison: High fashion meets high stakes in this realistic behind-the-scenes look at how an iconic fashion house is thrown into scandal and reinvention by a viral video featuring star designer Vincent Ledu, leaving his family’s iconic and legendary haute couture house, LEDU, hanging by a thread. September 20 Midnight Family: Apple’s first all-Spanish-language series, with an entirely Hispanic cast and crew. The story follows Marigaby Tamayo, a medical student by day who spends her nights saving lives throughout Mexico City aboard her family’s privately owned ambulance. September 25 Apple Arcade Apple releases most Apple Arcade games on the first Friday of each month. Check our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full list of Apple Arcade games and more details on the service. Occasionally, games are released with no forewarning, but you’ll usually see next month’s releases listed in the Coming Soon section. Monster Train+: An excellent deck-building roguelike makes its way to Apple Arcade, but it’s the only game listed for release in September. September 5 Find out more about Apple’s launch plans beyond September in our guide to new Apple products coming in 2024/2025.

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Review: Synology BeeStation offers a local network alternative to iCloud and Dropbox cloud storage
Best known for their network attached solutions (like my beloved DS920+), Synology have recently launched a new product in their lineup, called the . The BeeStation aims to simplify the idea of a home NAS, offering a local network backup option as an alternative to cloud solutions like iCloud and Dropbox. Here’s how it works.  more…

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macOS Sequoia beta allows for Mac App Store downloads to be saved and run from external drives
This could come in handy. A new option in the new macOS Sequoia developer beta allows users to install Map App Store downloads on external drives as well as run the apps from there. It’s not a huge change, but it can help with space and storage requirements, as Apple has revised app installations so […] Source

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How to remove an item from Find My
Macworld The tiny AirTag tracker Apple introduced in 2021 provides a low-effort way to keep track of your stuff: a backpack, a wallet, a bike, a car, and even a pet. (You may need an AirTag case to help with some of those purposes.) Apple also licensed the Find My network technology to third parties, like Chipolo and Pebblebee, letting them use the same Bluetooth-based crowdsourced network location reporting. But what if you lose an AirTag or Find My item or no longer need it? You should remove it from your Apple ID (soon to be known as your Apple Account) because otherwise the tracker still reports parts of your details, such as a partial phone number, to anyone who finds it. This could be problematic if you’ve lost track of the tag, as it might appear you’re tracking someone without their knowledge. The Find My item also cannot be used by someone else until its pairing is removed. Apple calls this pairing the Find My Lock, paralleling the anti-theft Activation Lock that Find My enables on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. The pairing can only be removed via an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch logged into the same Apple ID/Apple Account as the device with which the AirTag or other item was initially paired. (Macs cannot unpair Find My items.) You can unpair a Find My item in just one way, but there are two scenarios that result. First, here’s how you unpair: Open the Find My app in iOS or iPadOS. Tap the Items icon and then select the Find My item in the list. Swipe to the bottom and tap Remove Item. Confirm by tapping Remove. The item is now removed from your account. After tapping Remove in Find My, you are prompted to confirm by tapping Remove again. After tapping Remove in Find My, you are prompted to confirm by tapping Remove again.Foundry After tapping Remove in Find My, you are prompted to confirm by tapping Remove again.Foundry Foundry The two scenarios that unfold relate to where the item is in relationship to your device: If the tracker is within Bluetooth range of the device you’re using to unpair, the item is reset. An AirTag makes a confirmation tone; other items may provide similar aural feedback. If it’s outside of Bluetooth range, the item is no longer associated with your account, but you (or someone who now has it) has to perform the manual reset operation associated with that particular kind of hardware. After unpairing and optional resetting out of range, the AirTag or other Find My item can now be brought close to an iPhone or iPad and paired again. 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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Apple releases updated developer betas, removes region-lock on Apple Intelligence feature
Although Apple Intelligence is still in beta with the forthcoming iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 Sequoia updates, appears that the system may not be region-locked as initially thought. When Apple Intelligence was announced in June, Apple said that its AI features would only be available in US English – and although Apple Intelligence works in […] Source

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Goldenmate 800W UPS review: Minimal, but effective power supply
Goldenmate's UPS is a simple but effective solution for keeping your setup safe from outages and surges with 800W of load power.Goldenmate 800W UPS reviewOutages, voltage sags and spikes, and power surges are dangerous on sensitive equipment like your computer. Having a UPS can go a long way to protecting your expensive electronics from these unwanted events, increasing their longevity.Goldenmate is a battery company that specializes in lithium iron phosphate batteries, which they use in their power supplies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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California passes controversial bill regulating AI model training
As the world debates what is right and what is wrong about generative AI, the California State Assembly and Senate have just passed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act bill (SB 1047), which is one of the first significant regulations for AIs in the United States. more…

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Spotify Points Finger at Apple Over an Unwelcome Change To Volume Control Tech
Spotify claims Apple may be again in violation of European regulation, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires interoperability from big technology companies dubbed "gatekeepers." From a report: This time, the issue isn't about in-app purchases, links or pricing information, but rather how Apple has discontinued the technology that allows Spotify users to control the volume on their connected devices. When streaming to connected devices via Spotify Connect on iOS, users were previously able to use the physical buttons on the side of their iPhone to adjust the volume. As a result of the change, this will no longer work. To work around the issue, Spotify iOS users will instead be directed to use the volume slider in the Spotify Connect menu in the app to control the volume on connected devices. The company notes that this issue doesn't affect users controlling the volume on iOS Bluetooth or AirPlay sessions, nor users on Android. It only applies to those listening via Spotify Connect on iOS. As a result, Spotify iOS users globally will be directed to use the new in-app volume slider beginning on September 3. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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ChatGPT now has over 200 million weekly users – and will have more with iOS 18
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is one of the most popular generative AI tools in the world, and it has been gaining a lot of attention since it was launched in 2022. Now OpenAI has revealed that ChatGPT has passed the 200 million weekly active users mark, and Apple is expected to help that number grow even further with iOS 18. more…

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Verdy launches limited edition ‘Vear Toy’ bear that holds the new Beats Pill
Apple recently relaunched the with a lot of improvements compared to the original model, and the company has been using the iconic Beats Pill Dudes characters to promote the speaker. Unfortunately, the Dude-shaped holders have remained in the past, but Japanese artist Verdy is launching his own toy bear that can hold the new Beats Pill. more…

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Make your selfies pop using this TikTok-proven formula
Viral clips on TikTok show you how to edit your selfies for a more stunning look. Tweak these iPhone settings to make your selfies pop. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Amazon's popular $199 iPad deal ends soon
Amazon has issued a limited-time $199 iPad 9th Generation deal, and odds are it will end this Labor Day.Get Apple's iPad 9th Gen for just $199 for Labor Day.The $199 price on the iPad 9th Generation is the lowest on record, and with Amazon classifying it as a "limited-time" deal, it could expire at the end of the holiday weekend.Buy for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Amazon's popular $199 iPad deal ends soon
Amazon has issued a limited-time $199 iPad 9th Generation deal, and odds are it will end this Labor Day.Get Apple's iPad 9th Gen for just $199 for Labor Day.The $199 price on the iPad 9th Generation is the lowest on record, and with Amazon classifying it as a "limited-time" deal, it could expire at the end of the holiday weekend.Buy for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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This $40 lifetime subscription gives you access to ChatGPT, Mistral AI and more, all in one place
Get an AI tool that brings top AI models like ChatGPT, Mistral AI and more together in one interface. Enter 1minAI, the all-in-one AI tool. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Announces Rare Wave of Job Cuts
Apple has laid off about 100 employees in its services group (source may be paywalled; alternative source), primarily affecting roles associated with the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore. The San Francisco Chronicle reports: The impacted employees at the Cupertino-based tech giant were informed of the cuts on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported (paywalled). The layoffs spanned various teams under Senior Vice President Eddy Cue. The job cuts include roles primarily associated with the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore, with the company shifting its focus to other divisions. Additionally, other services teams, such as the one managing Apple News, also experienced layoffs. While Apple has largely avoided mass layoffs even as other major tech companies have downsized, it did lay off 614 employees in Santa Clara earlier this year. Those cuts marked Apple's first significant job reductions since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and coincided with the cancellation of its decade-long electric car project. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Apple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generators
Apple seems unable to stop influx of so-called "dual use" apps that look innocent on the surface but help users create deepfake porn — at a steep price.Altered image found in face swap adApple takes pride in regulating the App Store, and part of that control is preventing pornographic apps altogether. However, there are limits to this control given that some apps can offer features that users can easily abuse — seemingly without Apple being aware.According to a report from 404 Media, Apple struggles with a "dual use" problem found in apps that offer features like face swapping. While the feature is innocent enough at first glance, users are swapping faces onto pornography, sometimes using minor's faces. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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It’s here! Apple Original Films premieres Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon: The Director’s Cut’
Apple Original Films announced today that Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon: The Director’s Cut,” featuring 48 minutes of new, never-before-seen… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple is reportedly trying to invest in OpenAI
OpenAI's ChatGPT will be built into the iPhone operating system later this year.

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New Super Bowl LVIII Immersive Video and more coming soon to Vision Pro
More Apple Immersive Video content will launch to Vision Pro users over the coming weeks. Perhaps most exciting for many users, Apple is debuting a new 4 Minutes Inside Super Bowl LVIII short film on Friday. This will take fans back to Allegiant Stadium for the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco Giants. more…

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