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- 20 mins ago12.9-inch iPad Air will use same display technology as current larger iPad Pro
Ross Young of DSCC has great news for potential 12.9-inch iPad Air buyers. According to Young, the newly introduced larger iPad Air will use the same display technology as the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro. more…31 mins agoSmart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind
A smart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind after using it in a store, thanks to a simple approach described in a new Apple patent application. The wallet could also better protect you against accidentally losing cards when carrying only one or two cards … more…37 mins agoiOS 18: What I want from Siri + AI
Apple will reveal its AI cards on June 10 at WWDC, and Siri is surely going to be a key component. Generally, people want Siri to get good. You can’t just replace Siri intelligence with generative AI, however, but the two technologies make a powerful combination. What I want to see from an AI-infused Siri is actually simple. more…44 mins agoApple's iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners
Apple's recycling program has come under fire, with employee theft and the destruction of working iPhones named as big problems in an examination of the environmental effort.Daisy, Apple's iPhone recycling robotApple has repeatedly promoted its green credentials when it comes to recycling old iPhones and other products handed over by customers via its trade-in program. By taking older customer devices off them, Apple is able to disassemble the hardware and potentially reuse some materials in future products.However, a report from Bloomberg investigating the supply chain and related lawsuits claims that not all is well with the recycling effort. Due to Apple's stringent standards, recycling firms are constantly monitored to minimize the chance of product theft. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums52 mins agoMore than 60 IHG hotels in North America now have AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room
IHG Hotels & Resorts, the first hospitality chain to offer AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room, has begun rolling out the feature to select locations.Image Credit: IHG Hotels & ResortsStarting Thursday, more than 60 IHG properties in North America will allow guests to connect their iPhone or iPad to the in-room TV. This will allow guests to stream videos, listen to music, play Apple Arcade games, use Apple Fitness+, and more.Guests will connect to a compatible TV by scanning a QR code on the screen. Each code is unique to the hotel room and is designed with privacy in mind. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoBest smart scales with iPhone sync for Apple’s Health app
Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status. If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (new with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit. more…1 hour agoUS-made chips will cost Apple more, despite govt subsidies
Apple has pledged to buy US-made chips once TSMC’s Arizona plants come online, but the company may have to pay more for them. TSMC’s chief exec has said that it plans to charge customers more for chips made outside of Taiwan, due to the higher production costs … more…1 hour agoApple to invest over $250 million to grow its Singapore campus
Apple on Wednesday announced new expansion in Singapore, with plans to invest over $250 million to grow its campus in Ang Mo Kio… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:30 pmAdd this classy radio to your emergency arsenal
The Eton Elite Executive may be small, but it’s a great multiband radio to have on hand. This leather-clad beauty is on sale for 40% off. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:28 pmApple AirPlay now available in select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties
Starting today, guests staying at select properties from IHG Hotels & Resorts, including Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo… The post Apple AirPlay now available in select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:11 pmAirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts
Beginning today, more than sixty IHG Hotels & Resorts locations will support the new iOS 17 AirPlay feature, allowing guests to easily stream to the TV in their hotel with no additional hardware required. Just like you would stream to an Apple TV at home, guests are able to seamlessly select their hotel TV as the AirPlay output to watch videos, view photos and stream music from their iPhone or iPad. more…01:08 pmAdobe Express mobile app for iOS ships with Firefly generative AI smarts
The Adobe Express mobile app is now out of beta, with iOS Creative Cloud users now able to access the design tool with Firefly generative AI elements.Adobe Express on iPhone gets FireflyAdobe Express is the creative suite's simplified design tool that lets users quickly create flyers, posters, and documents with little effort.On April 18, the new Adobe Express mobile app exited beta and became available for iOS. Additions this time around include Adobe pushing the use of Adobe Firefly, its generative AI tool. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:07 pmApple say it’s reduced overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55 percent since 2015 | Mac Daily NewsApple say it’s reduced overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55 percent since 2015
Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55 percent since 2015, the company shared today in its 2024… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmBeatbot AquaSense Pro: Just in Time for Summer, the Ultimate Robot Pool Cleaner
Mark Vena reviews the Beatbot AquaSense Pro, detailing its advanced features and performance in automated pool cleaning. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:57 pmLatest romance scam tactic uses two phones with face-swap app
Romance scams are getting a whole lot more convincing with the latest tactic: using two phones, one running a face-swap app, to conduct live video calls with victims … more…12:36 pmApple boasts that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions in half
As part of its annual report on its environmental efforts, Apple has announced that its overall greenhouse gas emissions are now down 55% since 2015.Apple is working to use alternative energy supplies including windAhead of Earth Day on April 22, Apple has issued its now annual Environmental Progress Report. It says the 55% cut represents important progress in its intention to become carbon neutral by 2030."The proof of Apple's commitment to climate action is in our progress," said Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives in a statement. "We've slashed emissions by more than half, all while serving more users than ever before." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:18 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple cuts greenhouse emissions in half12:12 pmApple touts halving emissions and increased recycling rates in 2024 environmental progress report | 9 to 5 MacApple touts halving emissions and increased recycling rates in 2024 environmental progress report
Apple has an ambitious goal to create a fully carbon neutral value chain for its products by 2030, and every year it charts its progress in its annual Environmental Progress Report. The 2024 report published today highlights a milestone achievement for emissions. Apple says its overall greenhouse gas emissions have more than halved since 2015, down 55%. However, there is still more work to be done as the company will need to attain a 75% reduction to meet its 2030 targets. more…12:06 pmA new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon | AppleInsiderA new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon
The launch of the Apple Vision Pro in China seems imminent, after a major retailer launched a 3D shopping app designed for the headset.A screenshot from Taobao's visionOS app [Weibo]The Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in the United States, but an international expansion has been speculated to occur ahead of WWDC 2024. It now seems that China could be one of the first major markets to receive the headset.Alibaba's Taobao online marketplace has launched a new shopping app in the country, reports the South China Morning Post. The app, released on Friday, is made specifically for the Apple Vision Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:02 pm100,000 iPhones stolen instead of scrapped; Apple accused of shredding usable devices
Almost 100,000 iPhones which Apple paid a contractor to scrap were instead stolen and shipped off to China, according to an in-depth report. Apple sued the company concerned, but now appears to have abandoned the lawsuit, with the report suggesting this is to avoid publicly admitting that it orders the shredding of perfectly usable devices, in stark contrast to the company’s environmental stance … more…