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Grab a Lifetime Pro subscription to Write Bot, an AI writer that makes all kinds of writing easier. Get the AI writing bot for just $19.97. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)52 mins agoThe new iPad Pro and iPad Air reportedly won’t ship until May
Macworld It’s not really possible to “delay” a product that has never been announced, but it’s hard to see the latest report of iPad shipping dates as anything else. Originally expected in March, then sliding into April, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air are now expected to ship in early May, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. According to “people with knowledge of the matter,” Apple’s suppliers have ramped up production of the new iPad Pro and iPad Air with a target launch in May, held back from its original March/April launch date due to new software and more complicated manufacturing techniques. Apple doesn’t usually launch new products in May, with the most recent release coming in 2019 with the 7th generation iPod touch. More recently, it began shipping the new M1 iMac and iPad Pro in May 2021 after an April announcement. The iPad Pro is said to be getting a new OLED display, the M3 processor, and compatibility with an updated Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. The iPad Air, meanwhile, will allegedly get an upgrade to the M2 processor and be available in a new 12.9-inch size. Sales of iPads have been flagging lately, and the lineup hasn’t had an update in a year and a half—a longer stretch than any time since the iPad was first introduced. A release in May would be uncommon, as it is within a month of WWDC in June, where the product launch could be given a bigger spotlight. iPad58 mins agoHow Apple Plans To Update New iPhones Without Opening Them
An anonymous reader writes: What if you could update the device while it's still in the box? That's the latest plan cooked up by Apple, which is close to rolling out a system that will let Apple Stores wirelessly update new iPhones while they're still in their boxes. The new system is called "Presto." French site iGeneration has the first picture of what this setup looks like. It starts with a clearly Apple-designed silver rack that holds iPhones and has a few lights on the front. The site (through translation) calls the device a "toaster," and yes, it looks like a toaster oven or food heating rack. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has been writing about whispers of this project for months, saying in one article that the device can "wirelessly turn on the iPhone, update its software and then power it back down -- all without the phone's packaging ever being opened." In another article, he wrote that the device uses "MagSafe and other wireless technologies." The iGeneration report also mentions that the device uses NFC, and there are "templates" that help with positioning the various-sized iPhone boxes so the NFC and wireless charging will work. With that wireless charging, downloading, and installing, all while being isolated in a cardboard box, Apple's "toaster" probably gets pretty hot. Read more of this story at Slashdot.1 hour agoApple ramps up production for all-new iPad Air, iPad Pro ahead of May launch
Apple's assemblers have ramped up production of the company’s all-new iPad Air and iPad Pro models and a launch is planned for early May… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour ago9to5Mac Daily: March 28, 2024 – More on iOS 18, the latest Apple Watch rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. 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…07:28 pmWWDC 2024 announced, DOJ sues Apple
Benjamin and Chance go deep on the Department of Justice vs. Apple suit, in which the DOJ alleges Apple’s iPhone monopoly is illegally maintained. In happier news, Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2024 where we expect to see major AI announcements as part of iOS 18, and much more. And in Happy Hour Plus, we rank our favorite WWDC invite artwork from the last decade. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Fast Growing Trees: Fast Growing Trees makes it easy to order online, and your plants are shipped directly to your door in 1-2 days. Get an additional 15% off with code HAPPYHOUR at checkout. more…07:28 pmThis M2 Pro MacBook Pro deal is a way smarter purchase than an M3 model
Macworld The M3 MacBook Pro is a fine laptop but for $1,599, we wish we were getting a little more for our money in the memory department. Today you can: B&H Photo is selling the 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM for $1,599, a savings of $400 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Compared to the M3 processor, the 10-core CPU/16-core GPU M2 Pro is actually a little faster in some tasks, and you’ll get twice as much RAM. Otherwise, the machines are identical, with the same excellent ProMotion displays and ports as the M3 model (three Thunderbolt ports, an SD card reader, and HDMI 2.1), as well as the same colors options (silver and space gray). So if you’re looking for more than 8GB of RAM, save a couple hundred bucks and grab this deal before it’s gone. MacBook06:59 pmApple sues ex employee over iOS Journal app leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, accusing the ex-iOS software engineer of breaching confidentiality agreements by leaking details of the Journal app before its launch.Gavel in a courtroomThe lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara on March 18, pits Apple against the defendant Andrew Aude. Apple has three complaints against Aude, all surrounding alleged actions where he shared details about Apple products, services, and policies to the media.Aude "repeatedly flouted his promise to keep Apple's information confidential," the complaint reads, violating an intellectual property agreement (IPA) that prevented his sharing of confidential information with non-Apple employees. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:44 pmSamsung doesn’t want to make displays for Apple’s next iPhone SE
Macworld Every time we think the iPhone SE is dead, a new rumor comes out to remind us it’s not. This time it’s about the display—and reportedly Samsung won’t make them. According to ZDNet Korea (via ITHome), Samsung has declined the opportunity to supply Apple with iPhone SE 4 displays due to price issues. The report claims Apple wants to pay around $25 per display while Samsung is looking to get $30. While early reports claimed Apple would stick with an LCD screen for the iPhone SE 4 (like the iPhone 11), recent rumors claim it will have an OLED screen, which can be significantly more expensive. Samsung has been supplying OLED panels to Apple since the first iPhone with an OLED display: iPhone X. Apple released the iPhone SE 3 in March 2022 with 5G and a slightly higher price tag of $429. It also includes the A15 Bionic processor and “advanced” camera features including Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, and Deep Fusion, though Apple stuck with a single rear camera. The latest iPhone SE rumors claim the next model will be a dramatic redesign that dumps the Home button and adopts an all-screen design. It’s also expected to get Face ID and a newer processor, but most reports claim it will still have a single camera. With Samsung out of the picture, Chinese company BOE is the front-runner as the display supplier for the iPhone SE. Apple has worked with BOE in the past but has had some reported issues with quality and reliability. iPhone06:44 pmNew iPads won’t arrive until May and we can’t stop crying
The much anticipated 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air will launch in early May, leaving fans left hanging for more than another month. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:34 pmYou may need to wait a little longer than expected for a new iPad Pro & iPad Air
The iPad Pro and iPad Air are set to get a refresh — but it doesn't look like either are going to arrive in April as previously thought.iPad ProsIf you've been holding out for a new iPad Pro, you may not need to wait much longer. A new report suggests that the iPad Pro, along with the iPad Air, may be getting an update in May.Sources told Bloomberg that the upcoming iPad Pro models will be equipped with brand-new OLED displays. These models have been given the codenames J717, J718, J720, and J721. Additionally, they will run on the new M3 chip and will be compatible with new versions of the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:32 pmGoogle says Apple is bringing RCS to the iPhone in ‘fall of 2024’
The Android website has added a new landing page for Google Messages that talks about the first-party messaging experience, while also noting that RCS on the iPhone is coming in fall 2024. more…06:10 pmRedesign could give Apple M3 Ultra processor wicked performance boost
The upcoming M3 Ultra reportedly won't be two M3 Max chips merged together, free up designers to make the processor even more powerful. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:03 pmBloomberg: New iPad Pro and iPad Air updates expected in ‘early May’
Apple is planning to release its new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in “early May,” according to a new report from Bloomberg. The news comes as Apple’s “overseas suppliers have ramped up production” of the new devices. more…06:01 pmApple sues former iOS engineer for leaking Journal app, Vision Pro details, and more
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Andrew Aude, a former iOS Software Engineer, accusing him of leaking “information about more than a half-dozen different Apple policies and products.” The leaks included details about Apple’s then-unreleased Journal app, Apple’s “development of products within the spatial computing space,” and more. “Mr. Aude often took and saved screenshots of his communications on his Apple-issued work iPhone to preserve them for posterity,” the lawsuit alleges. more…05:53 pmApple rolls first-ever sports Immersive Video with MLS playoff recap
The 180-degree 3D soccer blowout with Spatial Audio will be free in the Apple TV app for all Vision Pro users as of Thursday evening. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:53 pmiOS 18 is coming soon with AI, a new interface, and accessibility: what to expect at WWDC 2024 | AppleInsideriOS 18 is coming soon with AI, a new interface, and accessibility: what to expect at WWDC 2024
Apple is just months away from showing off its iOS 18 update that will arrive in the fall. This is what the rumor mill suspects is on the way in the next version of the iPhone operating system.iPhone in a crystal ballWWDC, Apple's annual gathering of developers that will take place from June 10 until June 14, is the venue for the tech giant to show off some of its future plans. The announcements during the keynote and throughout the week typically cover a lot of areas, but operating system changes are the main focus of proceedings.With the iPhone being the main revenue generator for the company, Apple's changes to iOS are closely watched by developers and industry observers. The next version, destined to be called iOS 18 unless Apple makes a massive change to its naming system, will be just as important. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:51 pmGet a Mac Studio M1 Ultra for just $2,199, now $1,800 off during Prime Appreciation Sale | AppleInsiderGet a Mac Studio M1 Ultra for just $2,199, now $1,800 off during Prime Appreciation Sale
A drastic $1,800 price drop has been issued on Apple's M1 Ultra Mac Studio at Amazon-owned Woot. Units are in new condition with Apple's 1-year warranty.Save $1,800 on Apple's M1 Ultra Mac Studio.In a move to capture your business before the end of the quarter, Amazon-owned Woot has issued an exceptionally steep $1,800 discount on Apple's M1 Ultra Mac Studio.Save $1,800 Continue Reading on AppleInsider05:38 pmApple’s rotten, no-good first quarter
Apple is in the midst of what is basically a rotten, no-good year so far. The company is contending with a high-profile antitrust battle… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:15 pmShop big bargains on Mac, MacBook and iPad while they last
The new Woot sale on Macs and iPads brings some bargain-basement deals on older gear you won't want to miss. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)