13-Inch iPad Air Features 20% Brighter Display Than 11-Inch iPad Air The new 13-inch iPad Air has a max display brightness of 600 nits, which is 20% higher than the 11-inch iPad Air, according to Apple's tech specs for the devices.
This means the 13-inch iPad Air's peak brightness is equal to the previous-generation iPad Pro models with the M2 chip for standard dynamic range (SDR) content, but the new iPad Pro models have brighter OLED displays that can reach up to 1,000 nits for SDR content, and up to 1,600 nits for high dynamic range (HDR) content.
Peak brightness levels (SDR) for recent iPad Pro and iPad Air models:
13-inch iPad Pro (M4): 1,000 nits
11-inch iPad Pro (M4): 1,000 nits
12.9-inch iPad Pro (M2): 600 nits
11-inch iPad Pro (M2): 600 nits
13-inch iPad Air: 600 nits
11-inch iPad Air (M2): 500 nits
10.9-inch iPad Air (M1): 500 nits
The brightness change for the 13-inch iPad Air was spotted by Saran, who runs the tech-focused YouTube channel SaranByte.
The new iPad Air models are available to order now and launch May 15. Key new features include the M2 chip, the front camera moved to the landscape edge, Wi-Fi 6E support, Apple Pencil Pro support, and new color options.Related Roundup: iPad Air Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple set to deliver AI assistant for transcribing, summarizing meetings and lectures Apple later this year hopes to make real-time audio transcription and summarization available system-wide on many of its devices, as the iPhone maker looks to harness the power of AI in delivering efficiency boosts to several of its core applications, AppleInsider has learned.Voice Memo Transcription in iOS 18People familiar with the matter have told us that Apple has been working on AI-powered summarization and greatly enhanced audio transcription for several of its next-gen operating systems. The new features are expected to enable significant improvements in efficiency for users of its staple Notes, Voice Memos, and other apps.Apple is currently testing the capabilities as feature additions to several app updates scheduled to arrive with the release of iOS 18 later in 2024. They're also expected to make their way to the corresponding apps in macOS 15 and iPadOS 18 as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Trying Ray-Ban Meta glasses reinforces my belief in future Apple Glasses I’m on record as saying that I think Vision Pro is mostly a stepping-stone toward an eventual Apple Glasses product, and that I think those are still years away yet.
I feel like current glasses tech is giving us these partial peeks into that future. Viture One XR glasses provide one potential take, and the Ray-Ban Meta glasses another – and perhaps suggesting the future may be closer than I thought …
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Wait for M4 iPad Pro stretches into June Getting your hands on the new M4 iPad Pro might require waiting on a late May or early June delivery. But there are other options.
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Every Model of Apple's M1 iPad Air Drops to Record Low Prices on Amazon Today we're tracking multiple record low prices across the M1 iPad Air on Amazon, with $150 off every configuration of these now-discontinued tablets. This comes just a few days after Apple announced the new M2 iPad Air, which start at $599.
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Prices on the M1 models start at $449.00 for the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air, down from $599.00, and increase to $599.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad Air, down from $749.00. Both of these have estimated delivery dates for May 14-16 for most residences in the United States.
$150 OFFM1 iPad Air (64GB Wi-Fi) for $449.00
$150 OFFM1 iPad Air (256GB Wi-Fi) for $599.00
For cellular models, you can get the 64GB cellular iPad Air for $599.00, down from $749.00, and the 256GB cellular iPad Air for $749.00, down from $899.00. With both Wi-Fi and cellular configurations, you'll find all colors on sale at these record low prices.
$150 OFFM1 iPad Air (64GB Cellular) for $599.00
$150 OFFM1 iPad Air (256GB Cellular) for $749.00
There are numerous differences between the M1 and M2 iPad Air, mainly including display sizes and the various internal upgrades that the M2 chip introduced in the 2024 models. Our buyer's guide has a more detailed breakdown of these two iPad Air models and should help make any buying decision a bit easier.
Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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M4 already? Here’s why Apple is abandoning the M3 chip line so fast One of the biggest surprises from Apple’s ‘Let loose’ event was the arrival of a new M4 chip in the iPad Pro. It may not have been quite as surprising as Apple originally hoped, but heading into the event there was still a lot of doubt and no real consensus on what chip would power the new iPad Pro.
Yet Apple made the bold move of shipping the very first M4 chip in the iPad. Leaving us all to wonder: why? And what exactly is wrong with the M3 line?
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Apple Arcade Guide: What’s new and everything available [U] Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases.
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Final Cut Pro for Mac and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 have grossly different features Alongside the launch of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups, Apple showed off updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad and macOS — but they do not have the same feature set. Here are the key differences, and things to watch out for.Apple's new Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Pro 10.8.Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is a major shift in the use of the iPad editing tool, while Final Cut Pro 10.8 is a modest upgrade. The result is two different tools with different tools, sharing the same name.While competitors have added many AI and workflow improvement tools, such as transcript-based editing, advanced subject tracking and masking, and more, to their desktop versions, Apple seems to focus most of its effort on the iPad version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Skip the M2 and grab this M1 iPad Air for just $449 today Macworld
The new M2 iPad Air has arrived, but unless you’re planning on buying the 13-inch model, it’s not very different than the M1. And today you can save a bundle on an old one: Amazon is slashing prices of the M1 iPad Air to $449 (64GB) and $599 (256GB) in all colors, a savings of $150 and the best price we’ve ever seen.
The iPad Air is a fantastic tablet, with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, a super-powerful M1 chip, a 12MP front camera with Center Stage, Apple Pencil 2 support, USB-C, and Touch ID. The new model brings a few upgrades along with the newer chip, most notably a landscape front camera and Wi-Fi 6E, but otherwise, the two tablets are identical. They even have the same size screen despite Apple saying the new model has an 11-inch screen versus the M1 model’s 10.9-inch display.
So if you’ve had your eye on the 11-inch M2 iPad Air, save yourself $150 and grab a 10.9-inch M1 before they’re gone forever. And with the savings you can buy yourself an Apple Pencil 2 for $79 ($50 off) and still have some money for AppleCare+.
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Take this rugged, waterproof speaker to the beach or your campsite for only $59.99 Take your audio anywhere with the Treblab HD77, a waterproof, shock-resistant, outdoor Bluetooth speaker with up to 20 hours of battery life.
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M4 iPad Pro vs. M2 iPad Air comparison: Do you really need the Pro? Unsure which shiny new Apple tablet to buy? Discover the right choice in our M4 iPad Pro vs. M2 iPad Air buying guide.
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Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 review Macworld
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ProsInternal batteryProtective caseMore efficient than a wireless power bankSlimmer than rival battery casesConsBattery offers less power than rivalsMore expensive than rivalsOur VerdictThe Mophie Juice Pack battery case provides 50% back-up power and protection for the iPhone 15. The internal 2,400mAh battery is one of the lowest-capacity options but the benefit of this is a much-reduced hump at the back of the slim case, in comparison to bulkier 5000mAh capacity battery cases.
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Battery cases—phone cases that host a small battery so you can recharge a fading phone on the move—used to be a must-have option for iPhone users but are now quite rare.
Apple made a great battery case, the Apple Smart Battery Case, that was initially laughed at for its humped back but was a cherished phone-power savior for many of us.
Apple stopped making them when it released the iPhone 12.
Back in those days, the most well-known and trusted battery case brand was Mophie, now owned by accessory maker Zagg, with its ultra-popular Juice Pack range. However, the last Mophie Juice Pack release was in 2019, for the iPhone 11 series.
Owners of the iPhone 12, 13 and 14 had no Apple or Mophie battery cases to choose from. Battery cases still existed for these phones, but mostly from little-known Chinese makers.
We tested a lot of these and our favorite iPhone battery case maker has been long-running Newdery (also Chinese), which we have trusted for power, safety and protection. But there was no real competition from better-known brands.
It was therefore with excitement that we heard that Mophie was back in the game with a new Juice Pack battery case, with models for each of the iPhone 15 family except the 15 Plus.
Power
The main point of a battery case is to provide backup power when your iPhone needs it most—usually when you are on the move, away from a handy wall charger.
The Juice Packs for iPhone 15 and 15 Pro each contain a 2,400mAh internal battery, while the more needy iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Juice Pack gets a meatier 3,000mAh battery.
We tested the Mophie Juice Pack with an iPhone 15 Pro, and it gave us an average of 56% extra battery life, which should be enough to get you through the day until you can charge the iPhone up again via a cable and wall charger or a dedicated MagSafe iPhone charger.
Check out our roundups of the best iPhone chargers and best MagSafe chargers.
The competition comes from battery case stalwart Newdery, which makes battery cases for the iPhone 15, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max in two much larger capacities: 5000mAh and 10000mAh.
Our test iPhone 15 Pro was charged close to full (95%) using the Newdery 5000mAh battery case and 168% using the bulkier 10000mAh case. Read our Newdery Battery Case for iPhone 15 review.
That’s a significant difference in charging power compared to the Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 Pro, and there are compromises on both sides, mainly based around the battery case design.
The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 Pro (right) is a two-part case, compared to the one-part Newdery battery case (left).
The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 Pro (right) is a two-part case, compared to the one-part Newdery battery case (left).Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 Pro (right) is a two-part case, compared to the one-part Newdery battery case (left).Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
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Design
A battery case should offer robust protection like any phone case, with bumpers on all four sides and a tough back. The phone’s front should be protected from drops by a raised bezel that means the screen doesn’t contact the floor when it lands, inevitably, face down.
The Mophie Juice Pack fulfils these criteria, and we feel confident that it protects the phone from everyday knocks, drops and scrapes. Mophie claims that it offers 6 feet of drop protection.
Its tough external plastic case is made of sustainable PCR materials—with up to 50% post-consumer recycled plastics.
It’s a classic Mophie two-part design that is different from one-piece designs where you flex back the top part of the case before sliding in the phone.
With the Juice Pack, the top quarter of the case needs to be pulled off before putting the phone inside or taking it out. This makes phone insertion less prone to potential breaks as the phone is more nimbly fed on to the USB-C connector at the base.
However, having two parts does introduce more points of failure if you are frequently taking the case part. As users keep their phone inside the vase most of the time, this shouldn’t be a problem.
The USB-C connector feels solid and is less bendable than the flimsier Lightning connector that older iPhones used.
There are physical buttons on the sides and front cut-outs for the iPhone’s bottom speakers and microphone.
When you need the extra power from the case’s internal battery you just push the button at the back and charging commences.
Four LEDs indicate the current battery level and charge status of the case. You’ll still need to check the iPhone itself for its remaining battery power.
You can give your iPhone a quick burst or just flood the iPhone’s battery with everything the case can offer.
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Battery case vs power bank
A battery case is more convenient than a separate power bank as it should always be with you, where it is easy to forget to pack a charged power bank. It also offers protection for your phone, which a power bank is not able to do. We always recommend you always protect your phone in a case—we have tested the best iPhone 15 cases—and having the back-up power in a battery case is a great bonus function.
Being charged via the case’s USB-C connector, they charge faster than via a wireless power bank.
A power bank, on the other hand, is a more flexible solution. You get a wider choice of battery capacities—up to 27000mAh—and they aren’t obsolete when you change your phone for a newer model. Power banks are used only when you need them, so don’t add permanent bulk to your phone during the day. Read our roundup of the best iPhone power banks.
The choice depends on whether you don’t mind a little extra bulk on your phone. The Mophie Juice Pack is noticeably slimmer than most rival battery cases, but it is chunkier than your average phone case.
The Mophie Juice Pack, bottom, is noticeably slimmer than the Newdery battery case for iPhone 15 on top.
The Mophie Juice Pack, bottom, is noticeably slimmer than the Newdery battery case for iPhone 15 on top.Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
The Mophie Juice Pack, bottom, is noticeably slimmer than the Newdery battery case for iPhone 15 on top.Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
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Price
The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max is priced at $99.95 / £99.95.
While high, that’s a reasonable price for the functionality and protection on offer. The Apple Smart Battery Case used to cost $129 / £129.
That said, the 5000mAh Newdery Battery Case for iPhone 15/15 Pro and for iPhone 15 Plus/Pro Max cost $29.99 / £26.99. The 10000mAh Newdery Battery Case costs $49.99 / £52.99.
The Mophie Juice Pack is a better build and didn’t once turn off its charge while sitting in my pocket, as the Newdery battery case did on occasion. It is slimmer and lighter (98g) than the Newdery alternative (132g).
I recommend the Mophie Juice Pack over the Newdery Battery Case, but a lot of people will be swayed by that price difference.
Verdict
The Mophie Juice Pack battery case provides 50% backup power and protection for the iPhone 15. The internal 2,400mAh battery is one of the lowest-capacity options but the benefit of this is a much-reduced hump at the back of the slim case, in comparison to larger 5000mAh capacity battery cases that offer a full recharge but are bulkier and heavier.
It is undeniably more expensive than the Chinese competition, but it has a superior build, and even at the higher price is a great solution for people who find their phone fading during the day or who need to use their phone for long periods away from their wall charger.
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Nano textured OLED iPad Pros, crushing pianos, and Apple's AI push on the AppleInsider Podcast On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, you hosts discuss the "Let Loose" event where Apple revealed a new iPad lineup, the M4 processor, and new accessories.iPad Pro with M4 announced during Apple's 'Let Loose' eventApple surprised us all with an M4 processor in a set of iPad Pros, but it seems people were more surprised about an ad crushing various instruments into an iPad. There are new iPad Air models, including a 13-inch option, upgraded iPad Pros, an aluminum Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro.The tandem OLED display and optional nano texture option has seen a lot of discussion since the announcement. People are concerned about the display's durability and feel, but hands-on experiences suggest it feels like normal glass. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro buyer's guide May 2024: which iPad to buy for any budget Apple's iPad lineup is now radically different than it was at this time in 2023. Here's how to choose the best tablet to buy for your budget.Apple has an iPad for many different budgets.Across all of Apple's product ranges it offers products over a very wide selection of price points. If you have a particular budget in mind, there's an iPad to match.However, unlike its other product categories, the iPad range was stagnant in 2023. There were no updates at all that year, and the drought continued until May 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Stanford tech may help the transition from Vision Pro to Apple Glasses While an expensive, bulky Vision Pro headset undoubtedly has its place for some, Apple’s longer-term goal is believed to be a product dubbed Apple Glasses: bringing AR capabilities into something with a similar form-factor and weight to conventional eyeglasses or sunglasses.
Squeezing that much tech into a much smaller device is, of course, a huge challenge – but researchers at Stanford’s Computational Imaging Lab may have come up with at least part of the solution …
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Convert YouTube videos to MP4 on Mac free (app & online) Macworld
After a long process of YouTube video downloading, it will be quite annoying to see a warning that the downloaded file format is not compatible with your Mac computer. When encountering this situation, you always need to download YouTube videos directly in a supported format.
When you download videos from YouTube, you will find that the suffix of the video file is not the common MOV, MKV, or MP4, which is quite annoying if you want to open it on a new Mac computer. That’s because YouTube will recode the video file to avoid users downloading the original MP4 file out of copyright consideration. But it’s legal for you to try a converter and convert YouTube videos to MP4 on Mac computers.
MP4 format is always the best choice as it is compatible with all devices and platforms. The following content will guide you on how to save YouTube videos in MP4 and watch them offline on Mac computers, including the newest version with M2.
Download YouTube Videos in MP4 Directly with EaseUS Video Downloader for Mac
The most recommended way is to use a free YouTube video downloader for Mac and save the YouTube video directly in the target format. One such product is the EaseUS Video Downloader for Mac. You may have heard of the brand EaseUS, as it has gained a good reputation in data recovery and backup since 2004. To keep up with users’ various needs, it released EaseUS Video Downloader to help download videos from more than 1,000 streaming sites.
Compatibility: Mac OS 10.0.4 to macOS 14.4.1 (newest)
Customer Service: 24*7 customer service
Price: Free trial/$49.99 for lifetime use with a 30-day refund policy
More reasons to choose: download videos with subtitles and thumbnails, equipped with a built-in converter to convert YouTube videos to MP3 format as well, save the live stream to your Mac as long as you get the URL, and download video with quality up to 4K/HD/8K.
Here are the specific steps on how to use it to transfer YouTube videos to MP4:
Step 1. Download and install EaseUS Video Downloader on your Mac computer.
Step 2. Use its built-in browser to find the target YouTube video you’d like to convert. You can also try to copy the video’s link and paste it to the software.
Step 3. Both methods above will lead you to the download interface. Now, click the blue “Download” button, and you can choose the target format and quality. You can choose to download the video file in MP3/MP4/MOV/WMV etc. Don’t forget to choose the file location as well.
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Step 4. After all settings are down, click “Download” again to start downloading.
This download tool is also equipped with the function of a converter. You can use it to convert audio to MP3 on a Mac as well.
But there are other options.
Save YouTube Videos in MP4 VLC Media Player for Mac
Another YouTube video downloader for Mac you can try is VLC Media Player, an open-source media player that downloads and converts videos. This tool can also download YouTube videos in MP4. One of its useful features is that there are no pop-up ads so you have no need to worry about security.
Follow the steps below to see how to convert YouTube videos into MP4:
Step 1. Open the YouTube video and copy the video’s URL. Then, open VLC Media Player on your Macbook Air/Macbook Pro.
Step 2. You can press command + N to “Open Network Stream”. Then, click the “Open” button.
Step 3. Double-click the video to play it. Go to “Windows” > “Media Information” from the top bar.
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Step 4. A window will pop out to show you the video’s location. Copy that and open it in a new browser tab.
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Step 5. Right-click the video and choose “Download Video As…”. Now, you can change the video’s name and file location to save a YouTube video in MP4 format.
Convert YouTube Videos to MP4 on Mac with a Safari Extension
For your information, if you don’t want to take up too much space on your Mac computer, you can consider using a browser extension to convert or download YouTube videos. This is also a good choice. You can choose to download YouTube videos on a Mac with a Safari video download extension.
To save your time and effort, the following steps will be described in detail with a well-known extension, Airy Video Downloader.
Now, follow these steps to transfer online videos from YouTube to MP4 with a Safari extension:
Step 1. Open the YouTube Video page you’d like to download on Safari and copy the video’s link.
Step 2. Install Airy Video Downloader Extension on your Mac Safari, and open it. Paste the video link to the bar.
Step 3. Then, choose the video format, such as MP4, and the quality from 144p to Ultra HD.
Step 4. After all settings are done, click the red button to start downloading YouTube videos in MP4 format. You can find the downloaded files in Finder on your Mac.
Convert YouTube Videos to MP4 on Mac Free Online
If you don’t want to download extra software, an online YouTube video converter will be more suitable for you. The steps of using any online video converter resemble each other. Before guiding you on how to manage this goal, you should know that there is no security guarantee for using websites. It’s better for you to try the desktop version if you are not in an emergency situation.
This part will use YTconverter as an example to show you the detailed steps to managing this goal. You can also search for other URL-to-MP4 Converter websites on Google Chrome.
The specific steps of how to convert videos from YouTube to MP4 with an online converter are listed below:
Step 1. Open the official site of the online converter. Then, open the target video page you’d like to convert with.
Step 2. Copy and paste the video’s URL to the blank sheet of the online converter, as the pic below shows.
Step 3. Click “Convert”, and a window of the format will show up for you to choose from. You can choose to convert the video to MP4 up to 1080p. The quality may differ according to the original video.
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Step 4. Then, click “Convert”, and the website will download the video in the format and quality. You can find the downloaded files in the browser’s download file.
Wrap-Up
MP4 is always the best video format as it is compatible with all devices and platforms, while the default video format for Mac computers is MOV. That’s why most users seek ways how to convert videos from YouTube to MP4 on Mac.
This post has provided 4 proven ways to help you manage this goal. To sum up, the easiest and most convenient way is to download videos from YouTube directly in MP4 format with EaseUS Video Downloader. Just install this great YouTube video converter and downloader on your iMac/Macbook, and you won’t regret its installation.
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Updating Firebase Analytics for Flutter to avoid privacy manifest policy issues (after May 1, 2024) I recently received a notification on Firebase recommending an update to the Google Analytics for Firebase (GA4F) iOS SDK (version 10.24.0 or later) to avoid potential issues related to privacy manifest policies.
I'm developing a Flutter app and am unsure about the required package updates to ensure compatibility with the latest GA4F iOS SDK version.
Specific Questions:
Required Flutter Package: For a Flutter app targeting users after May 1, 2024, which Firebase package version is necessary to ensure compatibility with the updated GA4F iOS SDK (version 10.24.0 or later)?
Migration Steps: Are there any specific migration steps I need to follow when updating the Firebase package in my Flutter project?
Additional Considerations: Are there any other considerations or potential issues I should be aware of when updating Firebase Analytics for Flutter after May 1, 2024?
Open your Podfile (usually located in the project root).
Search for lines containing pod 'Firebase/Analytics'. You might see a version constraint like ~ > 10.0.0. This indicates a minimum required version with some flexibility.
but didn't find anything like this. I have good knowledge in flutter and android native but i am some short knowledge of iOS and i am looking for solution iOS provide some meaningful steps or information regarding it.
Beats Solo 4 review: A long overdue upgrade that goes just far enough Macworld
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ProsExcellent Apple & Android supportGreat battery lifeUSB-C and 3.5mm audio supportConsNo ANCDesign is datedNo on-ear detectionOur VerdictIt’s been too long since Beats updated its more affordable on-ear Solo headphones, and while there are lots of improvements in this version it feels like a missed opportunity to really push the category forward. A dated design and “just okay” sound make this a good buy on sale, but not at full price.
Price When Reviewed$199
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The Beats Solo 3 were released in late 2016, and 7.5 years is definitely too long to wait for a refresh of the “affordable” on-ear model of one of the world’s most popular headphone brands.
As you would expect, a lot has changed. Gone is the ancient Apple W1 chip in favor of a proprietary technology platform that supports lots of modern features for both Apple and Android devices. Sound quality is improved and the battery lasts 25 percent longer.
But they still look like Beats, and sound like Beats, and do very little to move the brand or category forward. There’s nothing wrong with the Solo 4 headphones—they’re good. But with such a long gap from the prior model, they only just meet expectations rather than surpass or redefine them.
Same old Beats look and feel
Beats headphones have a certain look. The vibrant plastic, lowercase “b” logo on each side, and the general shape of the earpieces. When you see someone wearing Beats, you know it.
Having said that, the new Solo 4 look and feel just a little too familiar. Outside of the new Slate Blue and Cloud Pink colors, you’d be hard-pressed to recognize this model from the one designed almost 8 years ago, without taking a close look at the ports.
As with most Beats headphones, the Solo 4 fold up for storage.
As with most Beats headphones, the Solo 4 fold up for storage.Foundry
As with most Beats headphones, the Solo 4 fold up for storage.Foundry
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I don’t expect Beats to abandon its design entirely, but it’s time for a refresh, and the thought that we might be stuck with this same look and feel for the next seven years makes me cringe.
As with the Solo 3, I find the headphones don’t quite contract small enough for my small head, and just a couple of millimeters less headband on each side would be more comfortable. The earpads are soft enough but the spring tension makes the pressure a little uncomfortable after long listening periods when I wear my glasses. That’s a common problem with on-ear headphones and another reason why I prefer over-the-ear cans.
Its nice that these come with a carry case, basic though it may be.
Its nice that these come with a carry case, basic though it may be.Foundry
Its nice that these come with a carry case, basic though it may be.Foundry
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As before, the Beats Solo 4 fold up to fit into a little carry bag. In fact, the bag is nearly identical to that of the Beats Studio Pro. I had to do a close side-by-side comparison to confirm that the Solo 4’s bag is just a tiny bit smaller.
They come with a USB-C cable and 3.5mm audio cable, but no power adapter.
New features
Of course, we would expect the Solo 4 to have a big update to their feature set after almost 8 years, and they do. This is true for Apple users, who get personalized spatial audio with head tracking and hands-free “Hey Siri” support in addition to all the older stuff (one-touch pairing, iCloud pairing, and Find My support).
The move away from Apple’s W1 chip to Beats’ much newer electronics now supports Google Fast Pair, cloud pairing with your Google account, Find My Device and multi-point pairing for seamless audio switching.
Beats hasn’t changed the way you control the Solo 4, though. There’s a power button on the bottom of the right earpiece (no on-ear detection means you have to power them on and off by hand), and the left earpiece has a big button where the “b” logo is that is used for play/pause/forward/reverse and to trigger the voice assistant. Pressing above or below that button changes the volume.
Gone is the annoying micro-USB plug in favor of USB-C. You’ll be glad to know it’s not just for charging, too. The Solo 4 supports USB-C audio output and input, and can even charge and play USB-C audio at the same time. Over USB-C or 3.5mm you can listen to lossless audio, even (not that the sound reproduction of these headphones is anywhere close to good enough to tell).
USB-C and 3.5mm audio input are great options.
USB-C and 3.5mm audio input are great options.Foundry
USB-C and 3.5mm audio input are great options.Foundry
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All this and better battery life, too. Beats claims 50 hours of battery life, up 25% from the Solo 3. I certainly haven’t had long enough listening sessions to verify that, but modest drop in battery life over several days of testing makes me think it’s a reasonable claim. It’s just fantastic battery life, enough to take you through an entire weekend trip without plugging in.
Of course, that’s partly because the Solo 4 offers no active noise cancellation, and ANC is what really stresses battery life in modern headphones and earbuds.
Mid-tier sound for a mid-tier product
That’s right, there’s no ANC, which is just barely on the cusp of acceptable for $200 wireless headphones these days. It’s a feature that is rapidly becoming expected on all but the cheapest earbuds and headphones, and the price of the Solo 4 is right about where you might start to expect it. Any more and they’d have to have ANC.
Beats says they’ve done a lot to improve the acoustics, lowering distortion, tuning output, and improving voice call quality with better microphones. It’s definitely a step up from the Beats Solo 3, but it’s 2024 and we expect more.
Beats Solo 4 are a good buy on sale, but not at full price.
Beats Solo 4 are a good buy on sale, but not at full price.Foundry
Beats Solo 4 are a good buy on sale, but not at full price.Foundry
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But the sound quality is what I would only consider good for this price range, not great. Nothing is way out of balance or anything like that, there’s just a general lack of crispness and punch to it all.
To some degree that can be expected from on-ear headphones, which don’t have the larger diaphragms of over-the-ear models or the tight in-ear fit of earbuds. In a song like OK Go’s “This Too Shall Pass,” they just can’t keep up with the booming bass, which instead sounds a little mushy. The bright mids on Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Tin Pan Alley” are crisp and clean, but a “crank it all to 11” metal song like “Kickstart My Heart” starts to lose clarity in some of the instruments.
Should you buy Beats Solo 4?
None of these things are dealbreakers, not in a $200 pair of wireless headphones. But it’s not impressive, either. It’s just…fine. Good, even. But not great. That’s not very much fun to write about, but some things are just good, and the Beats Solo 4 fits the bill.
At the $200 price, they’re only a good buy if you’re in love with your aging Solo 3 headphones and have been dying to update them. For everyone else, wait for a sale. The Beats Solo 4 are inoffensive at the list price, but a steal at $150 or less. If you’re willing to spend a little more, you’ll get a lot more out of the Beats Studio Pro. If you’re willing to wait, the Beats Solo 4 will be a great buy by Black Friday.
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Microsoft iOS app store launches in July; website rather than app We learned late last year that a Microsoft iOS app store was in the works, and the company has now announced that this will launch in July.
Initially, it will be limited to Microsoft’s own games, but will later open up to other iPhone game developers, giving them an alternative outlet to Apple’s official App Store …
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Apple’s iPad ad isn’t heartbreaking destruction, it’s just harmless fun Macworld
Even the biggest companies have been caught up in social-media backlashes, from Adobe’s “tone-deaf” software smile correction to Google’s “embarrassing and wrong” AI tool. But I didn’t think much of a potential controversy when I watched Apple’s ad for the new iPad Pro at its Let Loose event this week. Boy, was I wrong about that.
The “Crush!” advert tries to get across the perennial Apple concept that the iPad Pro is such a capable and versatile creative tool that you can do almost anything with it. It does this in an amusingly literal way: By showing the physical embodiments of numerous creative activities–musical instruments, books, cameras, art supplies, sculptures, games machines, and characters–being physically crushed down by a hydraulic press until only the iPad is left. (This has the happy side-effect of also referencing the M4 Pro being preposterously flat.) It’s a cute bit of work:
Sadly a number of members of the creative community did not find “Crush!” cute, and are in fact up in arms about it, having as is traditional “taken to Twitter” to vent their feelings. AppleInsider reported on the first wave of complaints, which included claims it is “extremely distasteful” and “lacks any respect for creative equipment and mocks the creators.” One especially delicate viewer described the ad as “heartbreaking, uncomfortable, and egotistic.”
That’s just Twitter, you might protest. (To which I would of course reply, I think you mean X.) But serious people think this too. Mashable reckons the ad “essentially flips AI-weary creatives the bird”–goodness me, the word “essentially” is doing a lot of heavy lifting in that headline–and TechCrunch did an op-ed describing “Crush!” with an apparently straight face as “disgusting.”
“Does your child like music? They don’t need a harp; throw it in the dump. An iPad is good enough,” writes TC’s Devin Coldewey, tangibly growing angrier as he types. “Do they like to paint? Here, Apple Pencil, just as good as pens, watercolors, oils! Books? Don’t make us laugh! Destroy them. Paper is worthless. Use another screen.”
And if those aren’t big enough names, the bad guy from Paddington 2 is all in as well. Beloved actor Hugh Grant called the advert “The destruction of the human experience,” and I know actors are prone to extreme reactions but come on.
The destruction of the human experience. Courtesy of Silicon Valley. https://t.co/273XB3CfnF— Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) May 8, 2024
It was all enough for Apple to issue a rare apology, succinctly admitting that it had “missed the mark with this video, and we’re sorry.”
Take a deep breath
First up, we can be pretty sure that Apple didn’t destroy any priceless Stradivarii for the advert: It hasn’t been officially announced but it looks a lot like a lot of it was done with CGI, and any bits that aren’t CGI will be cheaply produced props. This isn’t like that time Kurt Russell smashed a 145-year-old acoustic guitar on the set of a movie.
Also, nobody is being mocked, except possibly people who look like that bulging-eye emoji. The ad is very obviously about claiming to empower creative people through technology. It would be insane to mock the product’s intended market. (If Apple did want to mock creatives it would have shown a bearded hipster being squashed in a machine while drinking an expensive coffee and claiming he liked hydraulic presses before they were cool.)
More importantly, the symbolism of the advert is absolutely not that physical objects and analog creative pursuits have no value and should be replaced by an iPad. Apple is telling us the iPad Pro is a versatile and capable digital device that can do lots of things, likely alongside analog creative tools, and also by the way it’s really thin. It isn’t that complicated.
Think about it. Does Apple feel like the sort of bleakly amoral disruptor startup that would happily throw the creative industries into an AI-powered shredder? Or does it feel like a nearly half-century-old corporation run by baby boomers with a thing for beautiful physical objects and an embarrassing obsession with pop groups? Musicians, filmmakers, photographers, designers… Apple loves to hold up the creative professions as its platonic customer and the template for a fulfilling career–and when it portrays those professions, it does so with Apple products integrated with exactly those physical objects that got chucked in the crushing machine.
Look, Apple has plenty of faults, but those faults do not include wanting to mock, destroy, or mechanize the creative professions. It doesn’t want you to throw your harp in the dump. It just wants to sell some iPads.
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Apple seeds macOS Sonoma 14.5 release candidate to the developer community The next version of macOS Sonoma just hit release candidate status and a decently sized update is en route. Following release candidate versions of iOS, iPadOS, and other operating systems going public this week, Apple has sent its macOS Sonoma 14.5 release candidate out to its developer community for testing. The change list goes as […]
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Apple releases iTunes 12.13.2 for Windows, adds support for forthcoming iPad Pro, iPad Air models It’s not the biggest iTunes update in the world, but it offers support for the forthcoming iPad Air and iPad Pro models on your Windows PC, and that’s helpful. Apple on Thursday released iTunes 12.13.2, its new update for its music software. The update follows a December release that added security fixes. iTunes has been […]
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UPDATE: Chronicle Security: Issues Viewing Curated Rules (and Curated Detections) Incident began at 2024-05-10 01:54 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Chronicle Security: Issues Viewing Curated Rules (and Curated Detections)
Description: We are experiencing an issue with Chronicle Security.
Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue.
We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-05-10 04:00 US/Pacific with current details.
We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption.
Diagnosis: Impacted users may experience failures for the below APIs
ListCuratedRuleSets
ListCuratedRules
CountAllCuratedRuleSetDetections
Workaround: None at this time.
Affected products: Chronicle SecurityAffected locations: Tokyo (asia-northeast1), Mumbai (asia-south1), Singapore (asia-southeast1), Sydney (australia-southeast1), London (europe-west2), Frankfurt (europe-west3), Zurich (europe-west6), Dammam (me-central2), Tel Aviv (me-west1), Toronto (northamerica-northeast2)
$60 can get you lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for your Windows PC Macworld
If you’re always focused on Microsoft’s latest news, you might be missing out on a big open secret. Microsoft 365 isn’t the only way to access its top-rated productivity tools.
If you don’t need the cloud features or wouldn’t mind forgoing the recurring subscription fees, you should know that you can now get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for less than $60
This license is good for lifetime access on one Windows device. You’ll get immediate access to Microsoft’s popular apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams (free version only), Publisher, and Access.
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Apple Apologizes For Tone-Deaf Ad That Crushed Human Creativity To Make an iPad Apple has apologized for its tone-deaf "Crush!" ad that sparked a furious backlash with artists, musicians and other creators. AdAge reports that Apple said the video "missed the mark" and has scrapped plans to run the cutesy-turned-cringey commercial on TV. From a report: It's clear that Apple intended for the ad to serve as a metaphor for all the myriad creative tools one has when they throw down $1,000 or more for a new iPad Pro. Run during Tuesday's event, the video shows a series of musical instruments and other tools for human expression, including a guitar, drums, trumpet, amplifiers, record player, TV and much more. "All I Ever Need Is You" by Sonny & Cher soundtracks the clip.
Soon, it's revealed that the objects are all sitting on an industrial crusher, which descends upon the scattered creative instruments, exploding in plumes of satisfyingly colorful smoke. But when the crusher pulls back up, we see that everything was transformed into a shiny new iPad Pro.
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WhatsApp for iPhone’s design refresh gives it a modern look WhatsApp is getting a fresh look on Android and iPhone, with new colors, updated iconography, and other design tweaks.
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How to copy text from locked PDFs in macOS There are few things worse than trying to copy a string of text from a PDF, only to find that you can't highlight any text at all. Thankfully, bypassing a locked PDF is easy enough to do on Mac.Locked PDFs don't have to leave you manually typing a wall of text.If you've ever found yourself trying to highlight text in a PDF to no avail, then you have found yourself in possession of a locked PDF. A PDF can be locked for many legitimate reasons, such as copyright protection. However, sometimes you just need to copy a longer piece of text or many smaller pieces of text from a document that has no business being locked.Thankfully, the solution does not involve manually typing everything out. Even better, the solution is built straight into macOS and requires very little legwork. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Controversial new iPad Pro ‘Crush’ ad might have been inspired by a 2008 LG ad During its “Let Loose” event on Tuesday, Apple introduced the . However, the product was unveiled with a rather intriguing and controversial ad, which shows things like musical instruments, camera lenses, and books being destroyed by a hydraulic press – which then turns it all into the new iPad.
But a lot of people didn’t like the iPad Pro ad, and it turns out that Apple may have been inspired by a very old LG ad.
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WhatsApp officially rolling out update with refreshed design for iOS and Android WhatsApp on Thursday announced that it is officially releasing an update that introduces a refreshed design for both iOS and Android apps. Users will notice a new color palette and other changes that make the experience of using WhatsApp on both platforms more seamless.
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M4 iPad Pro lacks always-on display despite OLED panel with variable refresh rate One of the biggest highlights of the is the OLED display for the first time on an iPad. Although the technology has been around for a while in the iPhone and Apple Watch, previous iPads were all equipped with LCD (or mini-LED) displays. However, despite having an OLED panel with a variable refresh rate, the M4 iPad Pro still lacks an always-on display like the latest iPhones.
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An easy way to read and edit PDFs on Mac Macworld
Whatever happened to the paperless office?
Of all technology’s promised benefits, the paperless office has proved to be one of the most elusive. By now we were supposed to have converted to completely digital workflows, consuming fewer environmental resources and reducing waste, easing collaboration with remote colleagues, and minimizing the weight of documents we have to send to work contacts or carry around with us.
Look around the next time you’re at work or in your home office and you will probably concede that the paperless office hasn’t fully materialized. Despite the advantages of going digital, workers are reluctant to leave paper behind completely. Why is this? Digital documents can be more eye-straining to read, harder to properly organize, and painful to sign; depending on the format (which is another headache!), they can also be difficult to edit, and the ease with which they can be shared over email raises concerns over security.
Fortunately, these problems are straightforward to solve. Kit yourself out with a high-quality PDF reader software package and the difficulties vanish, leaving all the benefits of a paperless office with none of the downsides.
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How the right PDF reader can enhance productivity
KDAN PDF Reader is an affordable option that will deliver all the benefits we’re looking for. It’s a versatile PDF reader that lets you view, edit, convert, and sign PDF documents on a range of platforms, but for Mac users it’s the perfect choice at the perfect price.
In the best Mac tradition, the software is intuitive and user-friendly, making it a cinch to get things done. There are three main function categories: editing, managing/sharing, and viewing.
KDAN PDF Reader’s edit capabilities make filling forms a breeze, including tax declarations and other official forms, and you can add an electronic signature when you’re done. You can edit the text on PDFs, including size and font.
On the management/sharing side, digital documents can easily be split and merged, while you can protect their security by adding a watermark or password protection. This means you can share files in the confidence that the information they contain won’t fall into the wrong hands.
Just as importantly, the software is easy on the eyes, delivering a comfortable viewing experience, It’s compatible across devices, and formats needn’t be a headache, either. KDAN PDF Reader can convert PDF documents into Microsoft Office, Text, HTML, RTF, ePUB or MOBI format, while preserving tables and other formatting exactly as you want it.
Most excitingly, KDAN PDF Reader will soon enhance AI functionality by integrating KDAN AI, placing it among the leading solutions on the market. A powerful Auto Redact feature will detect and automatically redact personal and sensitive information, preventing this from being abused and enhancing your document security. These AI features are expected to come to Mac some time between May and June 2024.
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KDAN PDF Reader offers flexible solutions. Users can choose the most suitable and cost-effective option according to personal, educational, or business needs. The potential savings are significant: you’ll slash your costs by 65%, for example, if you switch from Adobe Acrobat. Best of all, there’s a free trial so you can see for yourself if this is the right choice for you.
Visit the company’s website to about KDAN PDF Reader. You can also download the software from Apple’s Mac App Store. You won’t regret it.
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Find the right color every time with this tiny sensor for iPhone The Nix Mini 2 color-matching tool gives artists, designers and remodelers a quick way to match colors exactly (plus a paint-matching app).
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Apple apologizes for iPad Pro ‘Crush!’ ad and scraps TV plans Macworld
During Apple’s “Let Loose” iPad event on Tuesday, the company unveiled a new ad for the iPad Pro, as it often does during these events. The ad, named “Crush!,” depicts a massive hydraulic press filled with creative implements: multiple musical instruments, paints, TVs, and old arcade game, music mixing equipment, and more. Accompanied by “All I Ever Need is You” by Sonny & Cher, the press crushes all these artistic and entertainment implements, then pulls up to reveal the iPad Pro.
The ad premiered on social media, and is still up on YouTube, which you can watch here:
It was meant to invoke the idea that all this creative and entertainment stuff now fits into a super-thin iPad Pro, but it was some received it very differently. Seeing all the tools of creative professionals literally destroyed and replaced by a gadget struck the wrong chord with Apple’s indispensable market of creatives.
Several editorials were quickly penned to point out the ad’s tone-deaf nature at a time when Apple’s most prized users–creatives professionals–are feeling increasingly replaced by technology. Social media posts from pundits and celebrities alike lambasted it.
Why did @Apple do an ad that crushes the arts? Tech and #AI means to destroy the arts and society in general. This is not making things better. This is just making some people insanely wealthy, at the expense of all of us. “The love of money is the root of all evil” 1Tim 6:10. pic.twitter.com/PnEYO4H7FB— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) May 9, 2024
The destruction of the human experience. Courtesy of Silicon Valley. https://t.co/273XB3CfnF— Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) May 8, 2024
If you thought THIS IPad ad was weird, you should have seen the first cut where they lined up all your favorite characters and shot them. https://t.co/H21zIQ0VXI— ʟᴜᴋᴇ ʙᴀʀɴᴇᴛᴛ 👨🏻🍼 (@LukeBarnett) May 8, 2024
Apple has now apologized for the ad, and scrapped plans to it on TV and other paid spots. In a statement to Ad Age, Apple’s VP of marketing communications, Tor Myhren, said:
“Creativity is in our DNA at Apple, and it’s incredibly important to us to design products that empower creatives all over the world. Our goal is to always celebrate the myriad of ways users express themselves and bring their ideas to life through iPad. We missed the mark with this video, and we’re sorry.”
Apple VP Tor Myhren (via Ad Age)
The ad is still available on Tim Cook’s X account and on Apple’s YouTube page, so the company may not try to put the genie back in the bottle with this one, but rather limit its further spread by canceling further marketing plans to use the ad.
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New Sonos app breaks accessibility for visually impaired users, here’s what this advocate recommends The new Sonos app launched today and was met with swift and intense backlash for removing many features and capabilities that long-standing customers value. While the company made an official statement on the matter, it hasn’t appeared to address a concerning issue – the update has broken accessibility for visually impaired users.
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Peak Tim Cook: Apple ridiculously apologizes over iPad Pro ‘Crush’ ad Ridiculously, Apple is apologizing for its wildly talked about ad promoting its latest iPad Pro after blowback on social media platforms…
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Apple Pencils compared: Which stylus is right for your iPad? Macworld
In May 2024, Apple unveiled the latest generation of its Pencil stylus for iPad—Apple Pencil Pro. It’s essentially a replacement for the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, made to support only the newest iPad Air (M2) and iPad Pro (M4) models, and with similar design but several new features.
That means Apple now has four products all named “Apple Pencil,” but two of them are essentially only for products no longer sold as new, but rather only for legacy models.
Which Apple Pencil: Specs
Before we look at the differences between the three Apple Pencil models, here’s a brief breakdown of their technical specifications:
Apple Pencil (1st Gen)Apple Pencil (2nd Gen)Apple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil ProPrice$99/£109/€119$129/£139/€149$79/£79/€95$129/£139/€149Low LatencyYesYesYesYesTilt SensitivityYesYesYesYesPressure SensitivityYesYesNoYesAttaches Magnetically to iPadNoYesYesYesCharging and PairingLightningWirelessUSB-CWirelessHover on iPad Pro or iPad AirNoYesYesYesDouble-tap featureNoYesYesYesRoll to change orientationNoNoNoYesSqueeze gestureNoNoNoYesHaptic FeedbackNoNoNoYesFind My supportNoNoNoYesDimensions (Length x Diameter)176mm x 8.9mm166mm x 8.9mm155mm x 7.4mm166mm x 8.9mm
Which Apple Pencil: Price
The prices for each Apple Pencil vary by features and compatibility. The most expensive option is the second-gen Apple Pencil and the cheapest is the newest Apple Pencil with USB-C.
For some excellent alternatives, you can also check out our roundup of the best Pencil or stylus for iPad.
Apple Pencil (1st generation)
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Price When Reviewed:
$99
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The first Apple Pencil was launched in September 2015. Apple sells it for $99/£109/€119. It works with the current 9th and 10th generation iPads as well as a number of older iPad models. To charge you plug it into your iPad’s Lightning port, so you can’t use it when charging. It is pressure-sensitive, which is good if you are an artist. We suspect that Apple will soon remove this Pencil from the lineup now the USB-C model is here.
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
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This is the best Apple Pencil for those that do not have the very latest iPad Air or Pro. It launched in 2018 and Apple sells it for $129/£139/€149. It works with recent iPad Air, mini, and Pro, but not the standard iPad or the M2 iPad Air or M4 iPad Pro. This Apple Pencil charges wirelessly.
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Price When Reviewed:
$79
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$66.95 at B&H |
$69 at Amazon |
$69.99 at Adorama
This Apple Pencil launched in 2023 to support iPads with USB-C charging ports instead of the older Lightning port. It lacks many of the features of the 2nd generation model, so don’t fall into the trap of thinking newer means better. This is essentially a Pencil with a USB-C port. It lacks pressure sensitivity, which even the 1st gen model has. It doesn’t work with the 9th gen iPad or the earliest iPad Pros. More on compatibility below.
Apple Pencil Pro
Price When Reviewed:
$129
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This is the best Apple Pencil, as long as you have a compatible iPad. Apple sells it for $129/£139/€149. It works with the most recent iPad Air (M2) and iPad Pro (M4). This Apple Pencil charges wirelessly, and has all of the features of 2nd-gen Apple Pencil and several more, like haptic feedback, Find My support, and support for rolling and squeeze gestures.
Which Apple Pencil: Design
There’s not exactly a lot of room for flamboyant designs or new aesthetics when it comes to something as form-dependent as a stylus. But, the engineers at Apple have been busy, incorporating a few elements that make the Pencils recognizable from each other.
In all cases, you’re looking at a white plastic, cylindrical casing with no buttons or markings except for the Apple Pencil name. The 1st-Gen Pencil is the only one that is completely round (and has a glossy finish), as the Pro, 2nd-Gen, and USB-C versions have a flattened side so that they can be attached magnetically to the edge of a compatible iPad.
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Apple has constantly been refining the balance and handling of its Pencil range, as you can see from the fact that with each generation the length of the stylus has slowly been shortened. Here’s how they measure up:
Apple Pencil (1st Gen): 6.92in/176mm (Length); 0.35in/8.9mm (Diameter)
Apple Pencil (2nd Gen): 6.53in/166mm (Length); 0.35in/8.9mm (Diameter)
Apple Pencil (USB-C): 6.10in/155mm (Length); 0.29in/7.4mm (Diameter)
Apple Pencil Pro: 6.53in/166mm (Length); 0.35in/8.9mm (Diameter)
Both the 1st-Gen and USB-C Pencils have a lid at the top end that can be taken off to charge the device. On the 1st-Gen, removing the cap reveals a Lightning connector, while the USB-C slides up to reveal a USB-C port. The 2nd-Gen and Pro models charge wirelessly and don’t have a port or connector.
At the business end of the Pencil, you’ll find the replaceable rubber tips that make the Apple Pencil such a comfortable experience. Some of the models have more functionality built into their slender frames, which we’ll cover in the next section.
Which Apple Pencil: Features
While all of the Pencil models will allow you to write notes and sketch on your iPad, they do offer different capabilities depending on the model you choose. The 1st-Gen Pencil delivers a precise writing experience, with low latency and pressure sensitivity to allow thinner and wider pen/brush strokes, plus the ability to sense when you are tilting the stylus for shading and similar techniques.
Pairing and charging are done via the Lightning port, as there is no wireless charging in this model, plus you can’t magnetically attach it to an iPad. You also don’t get the hover feature on iPad Pro models, which enables you to preview where your mark will be made without having to touch the screen. You will also have to make do without the double-tap action to switch between the various pens, brushes, and other tools.
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The Gen 2 Pencil offers all of the features included in its predecessor, except for the Lightning port charging and pairing, which is instead achieved wirelessly. It introduces the double-tap feature through a touch-sensitive area near the tip, plus there’s the option to have it engraved with a personal message.
The Apple Pencil USB-C attaches via a USB-C-to-USB-C cable from your iPad’s charging port to the Pencil. You can magnetically attach it to an iPad for safe-keeping, but it doesn’t charge. It has nearly all the same features as the 1st-Gen Pencil, albeit strangely without pressure sensitivity, which does seem like a step backward. As a minor compensation, you do get the 2nd-Gen’s hover feature if you own an iPad Pro.
The latest is the Apple Pencil Pro, which only supports the iPad Air (M2) and iPad Pro (M4), and presumably future iPad Air and Pro models. It has all the features of the 2nd-Gen model with the addition of roll and squeeze sensitivity, haptic feedback, and Find My support.
Which Apple Pencil: Compatibility
Every Pencil supports different iPads, so you’ll need to check which model you have before you buy one of the three stylus models Apple offers:
Apple Pencil (Gen 1)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd Gen)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch
iPad Air (3rd Gen)
iPad mini (5th Gen)
iPad (6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Gen)
Apple Pencil (Gen 2)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Gen)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Gen)
iPad Air (4th and 5th Gen)
iPad mini (6th Gen)
Apple Pencil (USB-C)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Gen)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Gen)
iPad Air (4th and 5th Gen)
iPad mini (6th Gen)
iPad (10th Gen)
Apple Pencil Pro
iPad Pro (M4)
iPad Air (M2)
Which Apple Pencil: Verdict
Some of the main considerations when considering an Apple Pencil are how you want to use it and which iPad you have. If you’re interested in creating art or more decorative writing, then you’ll no doubt find the pressure sensitivity of the Gen 1, Gen 2, and Pro models an essential feature. Then you’ll just need to select the one that is compatible with your device. The Gen 2 Pencil does have the additional benefits of wireless charging, plus the double-tap and hover capabilities, although the latter only works on iPad Pro.
If you have a newer iPad with a USB-C connector and just want to take down notes, then the USB-C model could serve those purposes admirably, with the added advantage of being the most affordable model available from Apple.
If you buy a brand-new iPad Air with M2 or iPad Pro with M4, you can choose between the USB-C model with its very basic functionality or Apple Pencil Pro, which has by far the most features of any Apple Pencil.
The edge case is if you have an iPad mini or 10th-gen iPad but really need pressure sensitivity. While you would normally choose the USB-C Pencil for those models, the only compatible Pencil with pressure sensitivity is the first-gen Apple Pencil, which comes with a little USB-C to Lightning charging adapter you’ll have to use to charge it.
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Apple apologizes for iPad Pro 'Crush' ad after massive backlash Apple has scrapped plans to run its infamous iPad Pro "Crush" ad, issuing an apology for coming off insensitive toward artists.Apple's 'Crush' adAt Tuesday's Apple Event, Apple unveiled its new iPad Air and iPad Pro lineup. During the event, it also debuted a new iPad Pro commercial, dubbed "Crush."The one-minute ad shows paints, guitars, toys, sculptures, and more, all being crushed by a hydraulic press, which then rises up again to reveal the iPad Pro. Artists quickly pointed out the ad was insensitive — and more than a little creepy. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Air: Is it worth the extra money? The 2024 iPad Pro levels up performance as the first Apple device with the M4 chip. And the new mid-tier Apple tablet is the M2 iPad Air which comes in two sizes for the first time. So what is all different between these 2024 iPads and is the high-end worth the extra money? Here’s our detailed look at the M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Air.
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Apple prepping AI-focused data centers with servers running its own chips Apple AI services will reportedly utilize data centers with its own processors, bringing more AI features to iPhone, Mac, iPad, and more.
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What’s New With the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard With the iPad Pro, Apple introduced an overhauled version of the Magic Keyboard to add new features that make using an iPad Pro feel more like using a Mac. If you’re thinking about buying one of the new iPad Pro models and don’t know if you should get a keyboard, this article walks through all of the new features.
Design
Apple hasn’t changed the underlying look of the Magic Keyboard, and it continues to use the floating cantilever design introduced with the prior version.
A magnetic back connects to the iPad, allowing for multiple viewing angles by adjusting the amount of tilt. The iPad hovers over the keyboard and palm rest, which is now made from aluminum, much like the MacBook.
The keys are backlit and use a scissor mechanism with 1mm of travel, the same as the prior-generation model. The outer cover provides front and back protection to keep the iPad safe when traveling.
Function Keys
The updated Magic Keyboard has a dedicated row of function keys for increasing and lowering brightness, changing the volume, controlling media playback, locking the display, initiating a search, turning on Do Not Disturb, starting dictation, and more.
The function row is similar to the function row on the Mac.
Trackpad
Apple made the trackpad from glass and increased the size, making it easier to work with. The trackpad supports haptic feedback, allowing for multi-touch gestures and improving precision-based tasks like editing spreadsheets and selecting text.
Colors
The Magic Keyboard comes in black and white.
Passthrough Charging
While the Magic Keyboard uses the Smart Connector on the iPad to connect, there is an included USB-C port that can be used for passthrough charging.
Compatibility
The new Magic Keyboard is compatible with the M4 iPad Pro models, and it comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes. It does not work with other iPad models, and the prior version of the Magic Keyboard does not work with the M4 iPad Pro models.
Price
The 11-inch version of the Magic Keyboard is priced at $299, and the 13-inch model is $349.Tag: Magic KeyboardThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple apologizes for controversial iPad Pro ad, scraps plans for TV campaign Alongside the new ultra-thin iPad Pro this week, Apple debuted a new “Crush!” ad to promote the new hardware. The ad has been the subject of much criticism over the last two days, as we reported on Thursday morning.
Apple has now responded to this criticism, issuing a public apology to Ad Age saying it “missed the mark with this video.”
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Apple is making it easier to develop your first app using Pathways Apple’s developer site has long been a massive hub of resources for prospective app developers, but previously there was never a clear path toward getting started.
Today the company launched Pathways, a collection of videos, documentation, and other resources that will walk you step by step through the journey of developing your first app.
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Apple to employ AI cloud servers using its own processors Macworld
A new Bloomberg report details a project code-named ACDC, for Apple Chips in Data Centers, in which Apple will use its own silicon to provide cloud AI services. Apple is going big on AI with iOS 18 and macOS 15, and while on-device processing will be a big differentiator for the company, more advanced tasks will require the resources of big server infrastructure.
According to the report, the plan to use Apple’s own chips for cloud infrastructure began three years ago but has been accelerated due to the need to quickly bring to market advanced AI features. The first AI server chips will be M2 Ultra processors, it says, but there are already plans to upgrade to chips based on the M4 series in the future.
Apple is expected to perform relatively simple generative AI tasks (like summarizing your missed text messages) on-device, especially those that use your private data which Apple will surely want to ensure stays on your iPhone. The cloud would be used for more intensive gen-AI tasks like image generation or composing lengthier emails. According to the report, the upgraded version of the Siri voice assistant would use cloud processing as well, though we expect simple answers and tasks that use the information contained on your iPhone to still be processed and executed entirely on-device as they are now.
The company is expected to use its own data centers at first, but just as it does with iCloud, will augment that with third-party data centers from Google or other partners.
We’ll hear more about Apple’s AI plans and products in about one month at WWDC.
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Is the Era of Stickers In Apple Boxes Coming To an End? Citing a memo distributed to Apple Store employees, 9to5Mac reports that the new iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups will not include Apple stickers in the box -- "a key piece of memorabilia" that dates back as far as 1977's Apple II, notes Ars Technica. While the company says that this is part of its environmental goals to completely remove plastic from its packaging, it begs the question: is the era of stickers in Apple boxes coming to an end? 9to5Mac reports: The M3 MacBook Air that launched in March includes stickers in the box, but Apple Vision Pro (which launched in February) does not. Will the iPhone 16 include stickers in the box? Only time will tell. Ars' Andrew Cunningham writes about the origins of the Apple stickers: Apple has included stickers with its products at least as far back as the Apple II in 1977 when the stickers still said "Apple Computer" on them in the company's then-favored Motter Tektura typeface (I couldn't track down a vintage Apple II unboxing, but I did find some fun photos of Apple enthusiast Dan Budiac opening a sealed-in-box mid-'80s-era Apple IIc, complete with rainbow pack-in stickers). I myself became familiar with them during the height of the iPod in the early to mid-2000s when Apple was still firmly a tech underdog, and people would stick white Apple logo stickers to their cars to show off their non-conformist cred and/or Apple brand loyalty.
As Apple's products became more colorful in the 2010s, the Apple logo stickers would sometimes be color-matched to the device you had just bought, a cute bit of attention to detail that has carried over into present-day MagSafe cables and color-matched iMac keyboards and trackpads. The report notes that you can still request an Apple sticker at Apple Stores at the time of your purchase; however, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers don't appear to have them available.
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Monitor light bar’s inventor launches ScreenBar Pro BenQ unveiled the world's first monitor light bar in 2017. Now it's back with an upgraded BenQ ScreenBar Pro and a way to win one.
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Apple needed a little bit of help to shoot its ‘Let loose’ event on iPhone Apple’s “Let loose” special event this week was shot on iPhone, much like last October’s “Scary fast” event. This time around, however, Apple appears to have gotten some help by attaching additional lenses to the iPhones.
Apple has confirmed to Stu Maschwitz that this week’s event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max, with lenses from Panavision attached for certain scenes.
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Everything you need to create the ultimate iPad Pro desk setup The M4 iPad Pro is capable of being used by many as their primary computer. Maybe you just want the best iPad for PDFs, spreadsheets, note-taking, and other simple tasks. Or perhaps you’re a creative professional who truly pushes the performance of the iPad with video editing work, AI-driven photo edits, and more.
If you rely on the iPad to get things done, you may be interested in building an iPad-centric desk setup for your primary workspace. Sure, the iPad’s portability and versatility make it a great computer for lounging outdoors or taking to a coffee shop. But if you can build a true workstation at home or in the office, you’ll need some key accessories to go with it.
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Apple to Power AI Features With M2 Ultra Servers Apple plans to power some of its upcoming iOS 18 features with data centers that use servers equipped with Apple silicon chips, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
M2 Ultra chips will be behind some of the most advanced AI tasks that are planned for this year and beyond. Apple reportedly accelerated its server building plans in response to the popularity of ChatGPT and other AI products, and future servers could use next-generation M4 chips.
While some tasks will be done on-device, more intensive tasks like generating images and summarizing articles will require cloud connectivity. A more powerful version of Siri would also need cloud-based servers. Privacy has long been a concern of Apple’s, but the team working on servers says that Apple chips will inherently protect user privacy.
Gurman previously claimed that all of the coming iOS 18 features would run on-device, but it sounds like some capabilities coming this year will in fact use cloud servers. Apple plans to use its own servers for now, but in the future, it may also rely on servers from other companies.Tags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Seeds macOS Sonoma 14.5 Release Candidate to Developers Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to developers, with the software coming a week after Apple released the fourth beta.
Registered developers can opt in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Note that an Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.
We don't yet know what is included in macOS Sonoma 14.5, and no new features were found in the first four developer betas.Related Roundup: macOS SonomaRelated Forum: macOS SonomaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
The Apple Pencil 2 is $50 Off Get a nice deal and a professional-grade stylus in the process. Today, the Apple Pencil 2nd generation is down to just $79 from its original price of $130 on Amazon. The Apple Pencil 2 is the gold standard when it comes to stylus accessories, boasting pixel-perfect precision and the lowest latency around. It’s versatile enough […]
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iTunes gets Windows update for new iPad models The iTunes software for Windows has been updated to 12.13.2 along with support for the newly-released iPad Air and iPad Pro models. The iTunes 12.13.2 update came in recently and had software for recognizing the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. For the Mac, iTunes has been phased out and replaced with the TV […]
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Apple Pencil Pro to have five unique box designs Apple’s newest Pencil device will have five different box designs. Five different iterations of the word ‘Pro’ will be emblazoned on top of the packaging that comes with the Apple Pencil Pro. It’s said that customers will receive one of the five different designs at random. Pre-orders for the Apple accessory have begun, with customers […]
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Marvel immersive story heading to Apple Vision Pro Streaming service Disney+ will be producing exclusive immersive content for the Apple Vision Pro. Marvel Studios recently announced an immersive Disney+ story coming to the Vision Pro. It will be an hour long and connected to the platform’s ‘What If?’ animated series. Furthermore, the exclusive story will be an app for the headset. What If? […]
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iPad lineup could have more clarity with one change With 48 individual iPad configurations available from Apple, there are more choices in the lineup than ever. When simplified, though, the iPad line is divided into four models: iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. As Logan Spurgeon points out, however, there’s one thing Apple could do to really bring clarity to the iPad line.
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Logitech Launches Keyboard Cases for New iPad Air and iPad Pro Models Popular accessory maker Logitech this week announced new keyboard case options that are designed for Apple's iPad Air and iPad Pro models, offering an alternative to the more expensive Magic Keyboard options from Apple.
The Logitech Combo Touch is compatible with both sizes of the iPad Air and the two thin and light iPad Pro models. Logitech says that the Logitech Combo Touch is its lightest keyboard to date, improving portability and limiting the bulk added to a tablet setup.
The Combo Touch comes with a detachable keyboard and flexible kickstand for multiple use modes. It can be used for typing in the standard keyboard mode, or folded in a way that allows for sketching, reading, and Apple Pencil use.
There is a multi-touch trackpad, which Logitech says offers intuitive and precise input and navigation. There are auto-backlit keys in a standard layout with sixteen brightness levels. Shortcut keys allow easy access to volume control, media playback, screenshots, and more, plus there is a Smart Connector for connectivity so there's no need for Bluetooth.
The Combo Touch for the 11-inch iPad Air is $200, while the Combo Touch for the 13-inch model is $230. The iPad Pro versions are priced at $230 and $260, respectively, for the 11-inch and 13-inch models. The keyboards can be purchased from the Logitech website.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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New iPad Pro, iPad Air, and M4 chip Apple event reactions Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall.
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Apple To Power AI Tools With In-House Server Chips This Year Apple will deliver some of its upcoming AI features this year via data centers equipped with its own in-house processors, part of a sweeping effort to infuse its devices with AI capabilities. From a report: The company is placing high-end chips -- similar to ones it designed for the Mac -- in cloud-computing servers designed to process the most advanced AI tasks coming to Apple devices, according to people familiar with the matter. Simpler AI-related features will be processed directly on iPhones, iPads and Macs, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plan is still under wraps.
The move is part of Apple's much-anticipated push into generative artificial intelligence -- the technology behind ChatGPT and other popular tools. The company is playing catch-up with Big Tech rivals in the area but is poised to lay out an ambitious AI strategy at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10. Apple's plan to use its own chips and process AI tasks in the cloud was hatched about three years ago, but the company accelerated the timeline after the AI craze -- fueled by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini -- forced it to move more quickly. The first AI server chips will be the M2 Ultra, which was launched last year as part of the Mac Pro and Mac Studio computers, though the company is already eyeing future versions based on the M4 chip
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Comcast launches ‘NOW’ affordable home internet, mobile plans, and more [U] Comcast is out with some new prepaid connectivity offerings today. The new internet plans are simple and affordable with speeds up to 200 Mbps for home internet and unlimited 5G data for the mobile plans. Meanwhile, NOW TV includes access to 40+ networks for live and on-demand content.
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The iPad has come so incredibly far since 2010, and fulfills Steve Jobs' vision perfectly It's still a sheet of glass, has no serious competitors, and uses radically different technology as you'd expect for a product more than a decade old, but the 2024 iPad still conforms to Steve Jobs' original vision for the product.Steve Jobs demonstrating the original iPadThere is an argument that the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models are merely spec-bump ones, that they are the same as ever, just a bit faster. That does ignore the new screens, or at least the larger one that's been brought to the iPad Air for the first time.It's not an unreasonable criticism, though, until you look back. Comparing the new 13-inch iPad Pro to the iPad Steve Jobs so proudly showed off at the original launch is eye-opening. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Bloomberg: iOS 18 AI features will be powered by Apple silicon-equipped data centers Coming on the heels of a Wall Street Journal report that Apple was developing its own chips geared toward powering AI-focused data centers, today Mark Gurman at Bloomberg effectively confirmed the report while adding new details of his own.
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Apple drops three macOS release candidates in one day Arriving two days after the rest of the operating systems, the release candidate of macOS 14.5 is now available alongside two older versions for testing ahead of full release.macOS on an iMac and MacBook ProOn Tuesday, Apple handed out the release candidates for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, and watchOS 10.5. Two days later, the RC for macOS Sonoma 14.5 has finally showed up.Developers participating in Apple's beta program can secure the latest builds from the Apple Developer Center or by updating hardware already running the betas, using the Settings app. Public beta versions are typically out shortly after the developer variants, and can be signed up to from the Apple Beta Software Program website. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.5 RC with release notes Following release candidate versions of iOS and other operating systems this week, Apple has seeded out macOS 14.5 RC to testers. This version could be what ships when the final version reaches customers. Here are the release notes:
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If you’ve always wanted a pair of AirPods, now’s the time to grab em Macworld
If it seems like everyone has a pair of AirPods except you, there’s never been a time to try them out: Amazon is selling the 2nd-generation AirPods for a penny under $80 today, a savings of $59 a the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
These AirPods are the same model that came out in 2019, but they’re still a fantastic set of earbuds. They don’t have Apple’s newest design or features in the 3rd-gen model, but they’ve got everything you want in a pair of buds: fantastic battery life, seamless setup, hands-free Siri, on-device controls, and super-low latency thanks to Apple’s H1 chip. And of course, you’re getting the iconic AirPods design and crisp, clear audio.
In our 4.5-star review of the 2nd-gen AirPods, we called them “the best true wireless earbuds around” and praised the long battery life and features. And that was when the price was $159. At this deal, they’re a downright steal.
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Apple Pencil Pro: All the New Features Apple this week debuted the Apple Pencil Pro, marking the first major revision to the Apple Pencil lineup since the 2018 launch of the Apple Pencil 2. There are some major changes that were introduced with the new accessory, including new gestures and capabilities.
Squeeze
The squeeze gesture allows the Apple Pencil Pro to sense when pressure is applied to the sides of the device. Using squeeze brings up a palette so that you can do things like switch tools, line weights, and colors.
Developers can customize how apps react to the squeeze gesture so it can bring up custom controls in each app.
Barrel Roll
There is a gyroscope in the Apple Pencil Pro that allows the rotation of the barrel to change the orientation of certain tools. It basically offers much more precise control of shaped pen and brush tools, similar to how a real pen or brush would function when you tilt it while drawing or sketching.
Haptic Feedback
A built-in haptic engine offers haptic feedback when using the Apple Pencil Pro's gestures. A light haptic pulse will respond when using a squeeze or double-tap gesture, plus there is feedback when using the snap to a Smart Shape feature.
Find My
Find My is available for the Apple Pencil Pro so it can be tracked right alongside the iPad and other devices in the Find My app.
Charging and Pairing
The Apple Pencil Pro attaches to the side of the iPad Pro or the iPad Air, and the magnetic connection enables automatic pairing and charging. There is a new magnetic interface that is available on the 2024 iPad Pro models.
Existing Features
Current Apple Pencil features like Apple Pencil hover and double tap are supported. Hover lets you preview where the Apple Pencil will touch down on the display before a mark is made, while double tap can be used for swapping between tools.
Low latency, tilt sensitivity, and pressure sensitivity are all included features.
Compatibility
The Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the M2 iPad Air models and the M4 iPad Pro models, so it only works with the May 2024 iPads.
Price
The Apple Pencil Pro is priced at $129, which is also the cost of the Apple Pencil 2.Tag: Apple PencilRelated Forum: iPad AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Benchmarks show the M4 iPad Pro is faster and smarter than an M3 Pro MacBook Macworld
The M4 chip is here, ushering in new state-of-the-art performance in AI with its fastest-ever Neural Engine, according to Apple. That’s fine and dandy, but what we’re really wondering is, how fast is the M4’s CPU versus the M3 chip it’s replacing?
We now have some early benchmarks that give us an idea. Geekbench 6 results have appeared in the Geekbench Browser and @VadimYuryev of Max Tech spotted them and posted the results on X. The numbers show that the M4’s CPU offers a 22 percent improvement over the M3 in single-core performance and a 25 percent boost in multi-core speed.
BREAKING: The FIRST M4 iPad Pro benchmarks have LEAKED!M4 chip:Single-core: 3,767Multi-core: 14,677M3 chip:Single-core: 3,087Multi-core: 11,702M4 is 22% faster in terms of single-core and 25% faster in multi-core.M4 is faster than the 11-core M3 Pro in the 14" MBP!! pic.twitter.com/Jkl929eTqd— Vadim Yuryev (@VadimYuryev) May 8, 2024
We usually see a 15 to 20 percent CPU improvement from one chip generation to the next, so these results are slightly better than the typical boost. @VadimYuryev also points out that the base M4 is faster than an M3 Pro, but since Apple started its M-series chips, we often see that the base chip of the new generation is as fast or a bit faster than the previous Pro chip.
Early Geekbench ML results: Testing AI
But back to the AI stuff. The Geekbench Browser is great because it hosts the results files of tested chips, which means you can find all kinds of results–including results for the Geekbench ML test, which is used to gauge machine learning performance. (Geekbench says its ML test, “Includes machine learning workloads that model real-world AI tasks and applications.”)
If you look in the Browser, you’ll find ML test results for the M4 iPad Air, which is identified in the Browser as “iPad16.6.”. At the time of this writing, two Geekbench ML results have been filed for the M4’s Neural Engine. We then ran the Geekbench ML test on an M3 MacBook Air and an M3 Max MacBook Pro, and here’s how the numbers compare (our MacBook scores are an average of three test results):
M4 iPad Pro (16GB RAM): 8867/9004
M3 MacBook Air (16GB RAM): 8013
M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro (48GB RAM): 10934
These early results show that the M4 is about 12 percent faster in Neural Engine performance than the base M3. It also seems to be impacted by the amount of RAM in the system. We need to do more testing and analysis to better understand the scores, which is what we plan to do when we review the new M4 iPad Pro.
We don’t know when Apple plans to bring the M4 to the Mac, but one thing is true—if you recently bought an M3 MacBook, you’re feeling a little FOMO right now.
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10 Reasons to Wait for Next Year's iPhone 17 Apple's iPhone development roadmap runs several years into the future and the company is continually working with suppliers on several successive iPhone models concurrently, which is why we sometimes get rumored feature leaks so far ahead of launch. The iPhone 17 series is no different, and already we have some idea of what to expect from Apple's 2025 smartphone lineup.
If you plan to skip this year's iPhone 16, or if you're just plain curious about what's on the horizon, here are 10 rumored features that we are expecting to arrive in time for its successor, the iPhone 17 series, which is likely to be released in September 2025.
1. Under-Display Face ID
iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be the first iPhone to feature under-panel Face ID technology. The only external indication of the under-display Face ID technology will likely be a circular cutout for the front-facing camera. This will probably be Apple's last premium model to include a circular cutout for the front-facing camera. Apple is then expected adopt under-display cameras in 2027's "Pro" iPhone models for a true "all-screen" appearance.
2. New Display Sizes
iPhone 17 & iPhone 17 Plus
This year's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumored to be getting bigger display sizes, going from 6.12- and 6.69-inches to 6.27- and 6.86-inches, respectively. For 2025, Apple is also expected to bring the larger 6.27-inch display size to its standard iPhone model, while the equivalent "iPhone 17 Plus" model could adopt completely new display dimensions.
3. 120Hz ProMotion (Always-on Display)
iPhone 17 & iPhone 17 Plus
Apple intends to expand ProMotion to its standard models in 2025, allowing them to ramp up to a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and video content when necessary. Notably, ProMotion would also enable the display on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus to ramp down to a more power-efficient refresh rate as low as 1Hz, allowing for an always-on display that can show the Lock Screen's clock, widgets, notifications, and wallpaper even when the device is locked.
4. Apple-Designed Wi-Fi 7 Chip
iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's premium 2025 models are expected to be equipped with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip for the first time. Wi-Fi 7 support would allow the "Pro" models to send and receive data over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously with a supported router, resulting in faster Wi-Fi speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity. The Wi-Fi chip would also allow Apple to further reduce its dependance on external suppliers like Broadcom, which currently supplies Apple with a combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip for iPhones.
5. 48MP Telephoto Lens
iPhone 17 Pro Max
An upgraded 48-megapixel Telephoto lens on Apple's largest premium device is expected to be optimized for use with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset, which launches on February 2, 2024. (The current iPhone 15 Pro models feature 48-megapixel main, 12-megapixel ultra wide, and 12-megapixel telephoto lenses.) That would make 2025's "Pro Max" the first iPhone to have a rear camera system composed entirely of 48-megapixel lenses, making it capable of capturing even more photographic detail.
6. 24MP Selfie Camera
All iPhone 17 Models
The iPhone 17 lineup will feature a 24-megapixel front-facing camera with a six-element lens, according to one rumor. The iPhone 14 and 15 feature a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with five plastic lens elements, and this year's iPhone 16 lineup is expected to feature the same hardware. The upgraded resolution to 24 megapixels on the iPhone 17 will allow photos to maintain their quality even when cropped or zoomed in, while the larger number of pixels will capture finer details. The upgrade to a six-element lens should also slightly enhance image quality.
7. Scratch Resistant Anti-Reflective Display
All iPhone 17 Models
The iPhone 17 will feature an anti-reflective display that is more scratch-resistant than Apple's Ceramic Shield found on iPhone 15 models, according to one rumor. The outer glass on the iPhone 17 is said to have a "super-hard anti-reflective layer" that is "more scratch-resistant." It's not clear whether Apple is planning to adopt the Gorilla Glass Armor that Samsung uses in its Galaxy S24 Ultra, but the description of Corning's latest technology matches the rumor.
8. More Memory
iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's Pro models next year will come with 12GB of RAM, claims Jeff Pu of investment firm Haitong. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro models have 8GB of RAM, while the iPhone 16 Pro models are also expected to have 8GB of RAM. Any such increase would allow for improved multitasking on the iPhone, as well as provide additional resources for any artificial intelligence features that require large-language models to be resident in memory.
9. Smaller Dynamic Island
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's highest-end 2025 iPhone will feature a significantly narrower Dynamic Island, thanks to the device's adoption of a smaller "metalens" for the Face ID system, claims Haitong's Jeff Pu. Assuming that's the case, it would be the first time that Apple has changed the Dynamic Island since it debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022.
10. iPhone 17 "Slim"
iPhone 17 Plus
Apple's iPhone 17 Plus will feature a 6.55-inch display, according to analyst Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). Responding to a claim by Jeff Pu that the iPhone 17 Plus will be replaced by an "iPhone 17 Slim," Young said to expect a reduction of 2% over the previous, current, and next-generation models. Based on his logic, a smaller display would help differentiate the larger iPhone 17 model from the iPhone 17 Pro Max, while remaining larger than the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
AirPods Max now $100 off, 15-inch M2 1TB/16GB MacBook Air $400 off, and more in today’s deals Today’s Apple deals have arrived with a $100 price drop on several AirPods Max colorways. And for folks not interested in paying a premium on the latest and greatest, we also have some big-time deals on the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air starting from $829 – the upgraded 15-inch with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is on sale at $1,499 too. All of those, some accessories, and more await below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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