Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub review: an iPhone video dream
The Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub could be the external recording solution that content creators have been looking for.Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with HubWhen Apple introduced the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, it became possible for consumers and content creators to take advantage of external recording of video to USB-C. Under the right settings, you could record ProRes video to an external drive.If you wanted 4K ProRes video at 60fpos, you had no choice but to use an external SSD for recording, as you couldn't save it to the internal storage. For the iPhone 16 Pro, this is also true for 4K ProRes at 120fps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Infuse video player updated with new design and Vision Pro app
Infuse, a popular video player available for Apple devices, is getting a big update today. With the launch of Infuse 8, the app now features a new design, as well as a version for Apple Vision Pro. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with Infuse 8. more…

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App Store Connect, AppleCare and more are currently down for many users
If you’re experiencing issues when trying to access App Store Connect or Apple Podcasts Connect, it’s not just you. Apple has just confirmed that both platforms are experiencing outages and users may not be able to access them. more…

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Planning to buy a new iPad mini 7? List shows countries with the least expensive prices
Apple on Tuesday announced a new generation iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip, which enables support for Apple Intelligence features. The new iPad is now available for pre-order and will arrive in stores in 29 countries next Wednesday, October 23. And if you’re wondering, there’s already a list ranking the prices of the iPad mini 7 by country. more…

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9to5Mac Daily: October 15, 2024 – New iPad mini, cheaper Apple Vision rumors
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. : Industry-leading smart cleaning products, available now with massive savings.  more…

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Threads will now show others when you’re online on the platform
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, has gained a lot of new features since its launch last year. However, the company has just announced another new feature that users don’t seem to be happy about. Soon, other Threads users will be able to see when you’re online on the platform. more…

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How to make a shared, collaborative Apple Music Playlist
You can create a shared, collaborative Apple Music playlist — you and your friends can build a playlist together for a party, road trip, etc. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Transmit any audio to AirPods for less than $30 (40% off)
Want to use your AirPods on a plane and perform other wireless feats? You need a Bluetooth transmitter and receiver like the Mymanu Link. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Announces New, Faster iPad Mini Built For Apple Intelligence
In a press release this morning, Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a faster A17 Pro chip that supports Apple Intelligence. The Verge reports: The new Mini is mostly a spec bump: it runs a new A17 Pro chip, which Apple says has a 30 percent faster CPU, 25 percent faster GPU, and a Neural Engine twice as fast as the previous model. The device also supports the new Apple Pencil Pro, which is a nice touch for the Mini-toting artists out there, and comes with 128GB of storage in the base model rather than 64GB. (Those AI models need all the space they can get.) The Wi-Fi 6E chip is faster, the USB-C port is faster, everything about the iPad Mini is the same as before only faster this time. The only real design change with the new Mini is the colors. Apple's gone more colorful with a lot of its products this year, and the Mini comes in new purple and blue models. In photos they look muted rather than vivid, though, so don't expect the eye-popping new colors on the iPhone 16. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Pump up home audio with new Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 subwoofer
The pricey new Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar with Sound Motion technology, plus the new Sub 4 subwoofer, promise to boost home audio. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Why we might not get an Apple October Mac and iPad event
While there’s much anticipation for an Apple October product launch event, something happened Tuesday to make one less likely. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro lead times up – Morgan Stanley
According to Morgan Stanley, Apple iPhone 16 overall lead (shipping) times remain down year over year, but they recently increased for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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There’s a new Apple Intelligence smart home device and strategy coming in 2025, per report
After years of treating smart home products like a hobby, Apple is reportedly ready to kickstart an aggressive market push. There are new home devices and a fresh strategy on the way, with Apple Intelligence at the center. Here’s what’s coming in 2025 and beyond. more…

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Apple Unveils Seventh-Generation iPad mini with A17 Pro and Apple Pencil Pro Compatibility
Apple has introduced its seventh-generation iPad mini with an A17 Pro chip, Apple Pencil Pro compatibility, increased storage, and improved connectivity, all while maintaining its size and price.

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New beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 released ahead of iOS 18.1 launch
Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, in preparation for the public release of iOS 18.1 in October.Apple has released a new developer beta for its AirPods Pro 2 software.The company provides developer betas for nearly all of its platforms, including AirPods. While beta updates for Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems are released much more frequently, developers still rely on beta software for AirPods to test new features.Tuesday's developer beta brings the AirPods Pro 2 software to build number 7B5013d, up from 7B5013c. This beta is only compatible with AirPods Pro 2, both the USB-C and Lightning versions, and is thus not available for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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macOS Beta: What’s new and how to download and install Sequoia beta
Macworld The latest version of macOS–Sequoia–arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public. In this article, we’ll explain what’s in the latest beta, what you need to do to get your hands on a copy, how to install it, and what you should bear in mind if you don’t want to end up in a pickle. If you would prefer to use the latest official release of macOS Sequois here’s how to update macOS on your Mac. In the past, the developer beta was only available to developers who had paid to join Apple’s Developer Program (which costs $99/£79). However, for a couple of years now, Apple has opened up the developer beta to registered developers with free developer accounts. We explain how to get a free developer account below. Not that we recommend that you should get the beta if you aren’t a developer. Beta software tends to be buggy and a more stable public beta version is also available. If you no longer want to run the beta version of macOS read this: How to remove the macOS beta. macOS developer beta: Latest version macOS Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 released October 15 Foundry Foundry Foundry The first version of the Sequoia developer beta of macOS 15 arrived after the WWDC keynote on June 10, 2024. Beta 2 arrived on June 24. Notable additions to beta 2 were iPhone Mirroring, the ability to directly access an iPhone through the Mac. The Mac and iPhone connect wirelessly and users see the iPhone Home screen on the Mac. Users can click and use iPhone apps, iPhone app notifications can be activated, and the appropriate iPhone app launches. Users can also drag and drop photos and videos from the iPhone to the Mac. The iPhone audio will come through the Mac’s sound output, and iPhone notifications will integrate with the macOS notifications list. iPhone Mirroring works on all M-series Macs and Intel Macs that have a T2 Security chip. The iPhone and Mac need to be signed into the same Apple Account, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi need to be enabled. iPhone Mirroring works on all M-series Macs and Intel Macs that have a T2 Security chip. The iPhone and Mac need to be signed into the same Apple Account, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi need to be enabled. Developer beta 4 was released on July 23. Developer beta 5 was released on August 5. Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 developer beta 6 on August 12. Developer beta 7 was released on August 20. On August 28, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 beta 8. macOS Sequoia 15.1 There is a second beta running consecutively with the macOS 15.0 beta development. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta includes Apple Intelligence features that are only available on M-series Macs. On July 29, Apple started work on the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta, which includes some Apple Intelligence features. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2 arrived on August 12. On August 28 macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 3 was released to developers. On September 17, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 4 to developers. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 5 was released to developers on September 23. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 6 was released on October 6. The macOS Sequoia beta 7 was released on October 15. A July 31 report by 9to5Mac states that Apple Intelligence will not run if the 15.1 beta is running on an external drive. It’s not known if this condition will remain when Apple officially releases 15.1. macOS public beta latest version macOS Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.1 Foundry Foundry Foundry The first public beta of Sequoia arrived on July 15, 2024. The second public beta of Sequoia arrived on July 23, 2024. The fourth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 13, 2024. The fifth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 20, 2024. The sixth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 28, 2024. Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 pubic beta on Septermber 19, 2024. This beta inclues the first round of Apple Intelligence features. macOS public beta vs developer beta Since 2023 the Developer Beta has been available to anyone who registers as a developer, even if they aren’t a paid-up member of Apple’s Developer Program. As a result, people with a basic free developer account are able to download the new macOS developer beta (we show you how to register below). Whether you should download the developer beta if you aren’t a developer is another question. We don’t recommend you install the developer beta if you aren’t a developer. Instead, our recommendation is to use the public beta (the first verison of which usually arrives in July). There are a few differences between the public and developer betas. The public beta is not the same as the beta that is released through the developer program. Developers get updates to their beta first, and possibly more frequently. But you should keep in mind that betas are by nature not stable, and because the public beta comes after the developer beta it could be a little safer to install. The most significant difference is probably the motive of the testers: Developers usually have the aim of ensuring their apps work when the updated macOS is released to the general public, while public beta testers are essentially helping Apple detect bugs and offering feedback on the features. Because of this developers may get to test new features not available in the public beta.  If you want to get the public beta the first thing you need to do, if you haven’t already, is join Apple’s beta programs read this for more information: How to become an Apple beta tester. Apple Apple Apple How to get a free developer account If you just want a free Apple Developer account so you can access the beta you can get this via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app on an iPhone: Get the Apple Developer App from the App Store.  Open the app on your iPhone.  Tap on Account.  Tap on Sign In.  Sign in using your usual Apple ID.  If you wish to actually publish applications to the App Store or receive support, you’ll need to pay $99/£79 per year for a paid account. You can compare the free and paid accounts here. How to get the macOS beta The Sequoia developer beta should show up on your Mac if you are running macOS Sonoma or macOS Sequoia, have paid $99/£79 to enroll in Apple’s Developer program (here) or if you have a free developer account (follow the instructions above). When the Public Beta becomes available it will also show up on your Mac, as long as you have signed up for the Public Beta program on Apple’s beta webpage, signed the NDA, and enrolled your Mac. Before you download a few warnings: We strongly advise that if you aren’t a developer you don’t download the developer beta. We also strongly recommend that you back up your Mac before you upgrade to the Sequoia beta. We recommend that you do not run Sequoia beta on your primary Mac; ideally, you run it in a separate volume. This should minimize any risks to you. How to download macOS beta Open Software Updates on your Mac. (System Settings > General > Software Updates.) You should see two options: Automatic Updates and Beta Updates. Click on the (i) beside Beta Updates. You can now turn on Beta Updates (if they weren’t already on). Choose the beta you want to download. If your developer account is tied to a different Apple ID to your usual one you can change that here. Click Done. Now your Mac will Check for updates and eventually show the Sequoia Developer Beta as an upgrade. Click on Upgrade Now. Foundry Foundry Foundry If you are running macOS Ventura 13.3 or earlier: Apple changed the way it delivers betas in Ventura 13.4. If you aren’t yet running that version of macOS you will need to download the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility or macOS Public Beta Access Utility. If you were already running an earlier macOS Public Beta you’ll find the new macOS beta as an upgrade via Software Update. Just click on Upgrade Now. You may have to update to the latest version of your current beta before you can do so, if not follow the steps below to get the beta access utility. If you are enrolled in the Developer Program, go to Apple’s beta download page. Click on Install Profile to download the new macOS Developer Beta Access Utility to your Mac. If you are enrolled as a public beta tester, download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility. Go to Downloads on your Mac and click on the macOS Beta Access Utility to open it. Double-click on the dmg file and the installer will run. Once the new macOS beta is installed Software Update will check to see if there are any updates. Click Update and the latest version will download. You’ll see a prompt to install the latest macOS beta, click on Continue. Agree to the Ts&Cs (more on them below). Click Install. How to update macOS beta versions Once you are running the beta the updates will come through to your Mac automatically, you just need to click to install. You will receive a notification when the next update to the beta is available. Updates will be available via Software Update (in System Settings/System Preferences) Everything else you need to know about beta testing That covers how to get the betas, but once you have them what can you do, and what should you do? We’ll cover that below. Is the macOS beta stable? By its nature, a beta has the potential to be unstable. Therefore it’s not advised that you install it on a Mac that you rely on. If you have a second Mac that isn’t mission-critical then install it there. We strongly recommend that you don’t risk all by putting the macOS beta on your primary macOS, especially not in the early days of the beta development.  If you don’t have a second Mac there are a couple of ways you could run macOS beta on your Mac without running the risk of losing data or finding your Mac stops working: We recommend installing it on a partition – which these days is really a volume (and is much easier to create than a partition was). Read about how to do that here: How to dual-boot Mac: Run two versions of macOS on a Mac. Alternatively, you could install the macOS beta on an external drive and run it on that. We discuss the safety of the macOS beta and the risks you might be taking in more detail in a separate article. If the stability of the beta worries you then you are probably better off waiting until the final version is out, or at least waiting until testing has been happening for a few months before getting the beta. How to prepare your Mac for the beta Update your software: We recommend you have the latest full version of macOS installed, although Apple says that the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility requires macOS 10.8 or later. Make space: We’d recommend at least 15GB of available space because the macOS betas tend to be very large. If you end up requiring more space read: How to free up space on Mac. Note that we always recommend that you have at least 10% space free on your Mac at any time, so if you don’t have that expect problems! Back up: Before you install a beta on your Mac you should make a backup of your data and files. You can find out how to use Time Machine to back up your Mac. We also have a round-up of suitable backup solutions. How to send feedback to Apple Should you come across an error or a bug you should use the Feedback Assistant app to provide feedback to Apple. Launch the app and follow the appropriate steps, selecting the area about which you’re providing feedback and then any specific sub-area. Then describe your issue in a single sentence, before providing a more detailed description, including any specific steps that reproduce the issue. You’ll also be able to attach other files. You’ll also have to give permission for the Feedback Assistant app to collect diagnostic information from your Mac. It won’t always be obvious whether something is a bug or just not as easy to use as you might have hoped. Either way, if your feedback is that something appears to work in an illogical way, Apple will want to know that. If you are having trouble with a third-party app you can let Apple know by reporting it through the 3rd-party Application Compatibility category in the Feedback Assistant. However, we’d suggest that you also provide feedback to the app’s developer who will no doubt be grateful. Will I be able to update from macOS beta to the final version? Beta users will be able to install the final build of the OS on release day without needing to reformat or reinstall. Can I talk about the beta publicly? According to Apple and the license agreement all beta testers must agree to, the beta is “Apple confidential information”. By accepting those terms, you agree not to discuss your use of the software with anyone who isn’t also in the Beta Software Program. That means you can’t “blog, post screenshots, tweet, or publicly post information about the public beta software.” However, you can discuss any information that Apple has publicly disclosed; the company says that information is no longer considered confidential. How to downgrade from the macOS beta You can always revert to an earlier version of macOS, though depending on how you back up, it’s not necessarily a painless process. Start by making sure the data on your drive is backed up, then erase the drive and install the latest public version of macOS. When you first startup your Mac you can use the Migration Assistant to import your data from the backup. Here’s a more detailed tutorial on downgrading from the macOS beta we also have a tutorial on downgrading to an older version of the Mac OS.

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Get the perfect Apple Pencil for the new iPad Mini and save 30% right now
Macworld If you’ve got your eye on the new iPad mini that just arrived, you might not have noticed that it adds support for the new Apple Pencil Pro (and removes support for the 2nd-gen model. But we have good news—the Apple Pencil Pro is available for $90 at Amazon, its best price yet, and a 30 percent discount from its $129 MSRP. The Apple Pencil Pro is the stylus you need if you have one of the M3 iPad Pro models or the recent iPad Air versions with an M2 chip. And, as Apple announced today, you’ll also be able to use it with the cool new 7th gen iPad Mini. The stylus is fantastic for precise drawing and writing, can detect the angle and pressure of your strokes for natural-looking shading, and even supports gestures. For instance, you can squeeze the pen to activate the barrel roll gesture which quickly allows you to switch between drawing tools or undo/redo actions. You can also use a neat hover feature to preview your mark, allowing you to adjust the position or angle if necessary before you start drawing. This feature, which debuted for the M2 iPad Pro before expanding to other models, is available for the iPad mini. So don’t let this deal slip through your fingers, and snatch the Apple Pencil Pro for $90 at Amazon while you still can. Get the Apple Pencil Pro for 30% offBuy it now at Amazon

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Apple Study Reveals Critical Flaws in AI's Logical Reasoning Abilities
Apple's AI research team has uncovered significant weaknesses in the reasoning abilities of large language models, according to a newly published study. MacRumors: The study, published on arXiv [PDF], outlines Apple's evaluation of a range of leading language models, including those from OpenAI, Meta, and other prominent developers, to determine how well these models could handle mathematical reasoning tasks. The findings reveal that even slight changes in the phrasing of questions can cause major discrepancies in model performance that can undermine their reliability in scenarios requiring logical consistency. Apple draws attention to a persistent problem in language models: their reliance on pattern matching rather than genuine logical reasoning. In several tests, the researchers demonstrated that adding irrelevant information to a question -- details that should not affect the mathematical outcome -- can lead to vastly different answers from the models. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Apple releases new AirPods Pro 2 beta firmware
Apple on Tuesday released a new beta firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, available for both Lightning and USB-C models… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple TV+ announces ‘Wonder Pets: In The City,’ premiering December 13th
Apple TV+ on Tuesday announced the all-new animated preschool original series “Wonder Pets: In The City,” which will premiere globally… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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