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- 48 mins ago‘App Lock’ lets you protect and hide any app from the iPhone Home Screen
iOS provides developers with an API to lock apps with Face ID or Touch ID. However, not every app has this option, and there’s no way to completely hide apps from your device. Luckily, “App Lock” is a simple but powerful app that helps users protect and even hide any apps on their iPhone and iPad. Read on as we detail how the app works. more…10:38 pmApple launches new webpage with tutorials for developers learning to code with Swift
As WWDC 2024 approaches, Apple this week launched a new webpage with tutorials for developers learning the first steps on how to develop using Xcode, Swift, and Swift UI. Named “Develop in Swift Tutorials,” the webpage is now live with guides showing new developers how to install Xcode and start their first Swift project. more…07:42 pmApple reportedly inviting French retail employees for Vision Pro training
Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in the US, but there have been a lot of rumors recently about the international expansion of the new headset. Now a report from WatchGeneration claims that Apple has been inviting employees from its retail stores in France for Vision Pro training this summer. more…07:26 pmApple’s M3 Ultra chip may be a unique design, not just two M3 Max chips bolted together | Mac Daily NewsApple’s M3 Ultra chip may be a unique design, not just two M3 Max chips bolted together
Apple's M3 Ultra chip may be designed as a unique standalone chip, rather than two M3 Max chips joined together as in the M1 Ultra and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:54 pmChronoSync 11.0.2
Adds workarounds to address changes in macOS 14.4 Sonoma that broke File Provider support. ($49.99 new, free update, 100.1 MB, macOS 10.14+)06:53 pmHazel 5.3.3
Maintenance release for the file automation and cleanup utility. ($42 new, free update, 22.3 MB, macOS 10.14+)06:48 pmAirfoil 5.12
Wireless audio broadcasting app brings a new audio capture backend and a warning about updating. ($35 new, free update, 39.7 MB, macOS 14.4+)06:47 pmGrab the M3 MacBook Air for Only $999
Apple’s newest MacBook Air has a tempting price tag that you wouldn’t be able to resist. Today, the 13-inch 256GB M3 MacBook Air is down to just $999 from its original price of $1,100 on Amazon. The M3 MacBook Air just recently launched and is the best among the Apple Silicon machines. Boasting an 8-core […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:46 pmMore Apple Arcade titles coming to Vision Pro
Apple recently announced more incoming Apple Arcade titles for the Vision Pro headset. Three new Apple Arcade games will be arriving for the Vision Pro, namely Spire Blast, Gibbon: Beyond the Trees, and Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City. These games will be available to download and play starting March 28. Spire Blast is a puzzler […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:43 pmiPhone may have Topographic Maps soon
Code found in the iOS beta reveals that Topographic Maps may be coming to the iPhone. Apple seems to be integrating topographic maps in Apple Maps across several platforms, including visionOS 2, macOS 15, and iOS 18. Topographic maps were first introduced on watchOS 10 and offer points of interest, elevation, contour lines, and trails […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:41 pmGoogle Maps integrates new AI tools
Google announced several new AI-powered additions to its Google Maps platform. Google Maps will have an update soon, with AI integration being one of them. At-a-glance information will be provided through Google AI, showing highlights and reviews that are relevant to the place. AI will be used to identify food items, along with availability, cost, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:30 pmiMessage getting RCS for better cross-platform texting in fall 2024
Google let slip that Apple will fulfill its promise add Rich Communication Services to iPhone "in the fall of 2024." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:02 pmSmartphone-maker’s new EV aims to equal Porsche and Tesla
The Apple car met a sad demise not long ago. Now a rival smartphone-maker rolls out the hella-sporty Xiaomi SU7 EV. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:00 pmHomeKit Weekly: Aqara delivers new Matter and HomeKit-compatible smart ceiling light
makes some really fantastic smart home (that are usually HomeKit compatible) accessories at really incredible prices. Last year, they launched the Aqara Smart Lock U100 with Home Key support. They’ve long supported HomeKit and, more recently, Matter. This week, Aqara introduced a new HomeKit/Matter-compatible Smart Ceiling Light. more…05:40 pmMagnets make this slick silicone Apple Watch band awesome
This silicone magnetic Apple Watch band looks great and is easy to use: SwitchEasy's Skin Silicone Magnetic Apple Watch Band is a jack-of-all-trades. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:30 pmReport: Redesigned M3 iPad Pros, large-screened iPad Air now expected in May
Next-gen iPads will be Apple's first new tablets since late 2022.05:24 pmWhat’s next for the iPad mini? Here’s what the rumors say
The current-generation iPad mini was introduced back in September 2021 and hasn’t been updated since. What’s next for the iPad mini? Rumors suggest an update could come later this year with an improved display, faster performance, and more. more…04:54 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 29, 2024 – Apple sues a former engineer
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by FastMinder: Simple, easy to use fasting tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Get started today for free. Introducing 9to5Mac Daily Plus! Support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Monthly bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. more…04:26 pmCar thieves in Canada are using AirTags to track victims' vehicles
Canada's complex car theft ring, which often involves stealing and shipping expensive cars and SUVs around the world, just got even creepier thanks to AirTag.AirTag on a bagCanada is currently dealing with an auto theft epidemic. The Insurance Bureau of Canada says that in 2022 alone, more than 105,000 vehicles were stolen across Canada. Now, it seems that auto theft rings have implemented a new tool for choosing cars to steal: Apple's AirTags.Ethan Yang, a man from Massachusetts, was driving back home after visiting his family in Montreal when he received an alert on his phone. Upon checking, he discovered that someone had attached an AirTag to his car without his knowledge and was secretly tracking his movements. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:15 pmOut Friday, Apple TV+ documentary chronicles Steve Martin’s wild and crazy career [Updated] | Cult of MacOut Friday, Apple TV+ documentary chronicles Steve Martin’s wild and crazy career [Updated]
Comedy legend Steve Martin, the original "wild and crazy guy," gets the documentary treatment on Apple TV+ on March 29. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)