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- 7 mins agoApple to allow EU users to download apps through web sites soon
Briefing the media on the latest development to its EU app ecosystem this week, an Apple representative said developers wanting to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.37 mins agoiPhone 17 Plus display might be a hair smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus
Apple may make a controversial change, with a new rumor claiming that the size of the iPhone 17 Plus screen could shrink a bit, when compared to iPhone 16 Plus.iPhone 15 Plus [left] and iPhone 15Apple has gradually increased the display size of its iPhones over time. The current-gen models sit at 6.1 inches for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with the Plus and Pro Max measuring 6.7 inches.In a tweet on X, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants now believes that the iPhone 17 Plus will have a display that happens to be smaller than that of the iPhone 15 Plus. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoApple TV+ renews For All Mankind, spins off Star City
Not only do fans of the hit alt-reality sci-fi show get a new season, they get "For All Mankind" spinoff "Star City." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)1 hour agoApple renews hit space drama ‘For All Mankind’ for season five, reveals new ‘Star City’ spinoff series | Mac Daily NewsApple renews hit space drama ‘For All Mankind’ for season five, reveals new ‘Star City’ spinoff series
Apple TV+’s hit, award-winning space drama series “For All Mankind” has landed a renewal for season five. Additionally, Apple TV+ and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoFirst third party App Store in the EU is live
Following changes in iOS 17.4 and legislation allowing them, the first new alternative app store has launched in the EU, that promises to help distribute "indie" apps at a low-cost yearly fee.Image Credit: AltStoreOn Wednesday, AltStore PAL announced that it is officially launching as an alternative to Apple's App Store in the European Union. It bills itself as an "open-source, crowd-funded app store for indies."According to the developers, distributing apps via AltStore PAL is entirely free and developers are given the option to distribute to patrons via built-in Patreon integration. It also notes that there is no manual review process. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:46 pmGame emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies
Following controversy over the weekend, the Delta game emulator has been made available in the App Store, for potential users outside of the European Union.Delta, a game emulator for iPhoneDelta from Testut Tech is billed as an all-in-one emulator for iOS. A follow-up to GBA4iOS, it is aimed at users who want to play ROMs of Nintendo games on their iPhone, especially those of portable Nintendo consoles.The list of supported game systems include the GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Super NES, and the Nintendo Entertainment System. More consoles will apparently be supported in the future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:41 pmiOS 17.5: New features, release date, and more details
Apple has officially started beta testing iOS 17.5 with developers and public beta users. The update brings a handful of new features and changes, and is expected to be released sometime next month. Head below for everything we know right now. more…05:34 pmApple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some users typed ‘Jerusalem’ | Mac Daily NewsApple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some users typed ‘Jerusalem’
Apple has fixed a bug that suggested the Palestinian flag emoji when some users searched for the word “Jerusalem” in the emoji keyboard… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:22 pmReport: iPhone 17 Plus to feature a smaller screen than current ‘Plus’ phones
In a new report today, analyst Ross Young says that Apple has an interesting twist planned for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. According to Young, the iPhone 17 Plus will actually feature a smaller screen than the ‘Plus’ model does now. more…05:20 pmWhy you should expect a new M-series Mac chip every year
The M4 Mac processor is coming a year after the M3. Apple's goal to release new M series processors every year is ambitious but achievable. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:03 pmRiley Testut launches Delta game emulator on App Store for everyone, AltStore marketplace for EU | 9 to 5 MacRiley Testut launches Delta game emulator on App Store for everyone, AltStore marketplace for EU
The game emulation situation on iOS just got real. The oft rejected game emulator Delta has finally made its way to the App Store. Additionally, the Delta developer has also published their alternative marketplace, AltStore, in the EU today. more…05:00 pmiOS 17.5 beta 2, M4 Mac schedule, Humane Pin reviews
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair policies further. Also, the Humane Ai Pin debuts to a very mixed critical response. And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about our multitasking and window management habits on macOS. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladderlife.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. 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. more…04:44 pmComcast launches ‘NOW’ 5G, affordable home internet, mobile plans, and more
Comcast is out with some new 5G offerings today. The new plans are simple and affordable with speeds up to 200 Mbps for fixed wireless home internet and unlimited 5G data for both the home and mobile plans. Meanwhile, NOW TV includes access to 40+ networks for live and on-demand content. more…04:42 pmThe 'For All Mankind' universe is about to get a whole lot bigger
Apple TV+ hit "For All Mankind" has been renewed for a fifth season, and a spin-off is also going back to the beginning for a new look at the Soviet space race.The new "Star City" will go back to the beginning of "For All Mankind," and see life from the Soviet side"For All Mankind" was one of the first shows announced by Apple TV+ back at its launch in 2019, and is an alternative view of the space race. While it now seems a long way since its starting point of having the Soviets be the first to land astronauts on the moon, the drama has explored the entirely different reality that would have created.Now according to Variety, Apple TV+ has renewed it for a fifth run, and at the same time commissioned the producers to create a spin-off. With a working title of "Star City," the spin off will again start back with the Soviets beating America to the moon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:32 pm‘For All Mankind’ season 5 and new spinoff series ‘Star City’ coming to Apple TV+
Double good news for fans of the hit sci-fi series “For All Mankind” on Apple TV+. The alt-history space race drama is returning for a fifth season, and a new spinoff series dubbed “Star City” has been announced. more…04:13 pmHow do you take a selfie?
Existential question time: how do you take a selfie with your iPhone? This subject just hit the 9to5Mac Slack. That’s because Tim Cook is currently on tour in the eastern hemisphere, and at least two tweets include someone taking what I’ll call a reverse selfie with the Apple CEO. more…04:10 pmHow to make Apple Music more private by turning off 'Discoverable by Nearby Contacts' | AppleInsiderHow to make Apple Music more private by turning off 'Discoverable by Nearby Contacts'
Apple Music has a setting that automatically opts users into sharing your musical tastes with contacts by default. Here's what the problem is, and how to keep what you listen to a bit more private.Apple Music playlistsLike many other streaming services, Apple Music has a variety of music discovery systems in place, to help its subscribers discover new music. While some of this is algorithmic-based, there are some elements that involve the tastes of other people.With public sharing comes concern about privacy, which can result in fears of an oversharing of a user's data with the world at large. However, such concerns can be blown a little out of proportion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:10 pmApple Notes to support voice memos, mathematical notation in iOS 18
Macworld The Notes app in iOS and iPadOS 18 could be in for a couple of big new features, according to a report by AppleInsider. iOS 18 is expected to be revealed at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which holds its keynote on June 10. Sources have told AppleInsider that Apple plans to introduce the ability to record, save, and play voice memos into Notes, and the recordings are embedded within the Notes entry. Users can make further notations, either written or with images, within the entry. This could be handy for, say, students attending a lecture, or while participating in a work presentation or meeting. The user interface for voice memos will resemble that of the iOS Voice Memos app. Voice memos will also be included in iCloud syncs across devices, so they’ll be accessible within macOS 15–macOS 15 is specifically called out, which likely means you need to upgrade for voice memos to properly sync. However, the report doesn’t state how many of these new features will be introduced at the same time as iOS 18; Apple sometimes introduces new iOS features first and then brings them to macOS at a later time. The other new feature is called “Math Notes,” which AppleInsider says is “support for displaying proper mathematic notation.” It could integrate with the iOS Calculator app, but the feature is still a work in progress. The two new features are efforts by Apple to better compete with Microsoft OneNote, a popular notes app and part of the Office365 suite. One distinct advantage OneNote has is its ability to sync between Windows, Mac, and iPhone/iPad through OneDrive. Apple Notes doesn’t have a Windows app, though Notes can be accessed on the web through iCloud.com. The report, however, doesn’t state how much functionality of the new features will be available in Notes on iCloud.com. It would seem that the voice recording feature would not be available, but playback could be. With Math Notes, it’s not known if the Calculator tie-in would be accessible. Learn more about the upcoming iOS 18, as well as WWDC24. iOS04:01 pmFrom iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption
A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers.Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumersApple's hardware ecosystem is expansive and diverse, encapsulating a range of devices from iPhones to Mac computers, each with its dedicated user base. However, when analyzing the penetration of these devices among US consumers, the numbers reveal more than just market share.A recent Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) study focuses on Apple users who purchased at least one Apple product within the last quarter. The survey results show an impressive 91% iPhone ownership rate among recent Apple customers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:46 pm16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro now $249 off, iPhone 14 at $475, Qi2 gear, more
Wednesday has some fresh Apple deals to share, including one of the best prices ever on the latest 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro. Complete with 18GB of memory, you can save $249 alongside a chance to drop iPhone 14 down to $475. Plus, Belkin’s just-released 15W Qi2 MagSafe 2-in-1 charger falls to $50. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…