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- 16 mins agoApple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day | AppleInsiderApple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day
Building up to Earth Day, Apple is highlighting it's wide device recycling program, how to trade in old iPhones, and how it has eliminated the use of leather in it's products.Image Credit: AppleApple has refreshed its trade-in page ahead of Earth Day, prompting users to rummage through their tech stash for things that can be traded in or recycled."This Earth Day, let's put your used device to good use. You can trade it in and get credit toward your next purchase," Apple's trade-in page reads. "Or if it's not eligible, we'll recycle it for free." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums20 mins agoApple wants to make grooved keys to stop nasty finger oil transfer to MacBook Pro screens | AppleInsiderApple wants to make grooved keys to stop nasty finger oil transfer to MacBook Pro screens
Apple is researching a novel way to keep MacBook Pro displays clean — by changing the structure of keys on the keyboard.Every key would have a groove or gully around it to collect dirt and keep it off the top of the keysApple has previously issued support documents about keeping displays clean, and it's also tried very many times to make a new keyboard. Some attempts have been less successful than others.But now in a newly-granted patent called "Keycap particle evacuation structure," Apple is looking to see if a clean keyboard means a clean screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums30 mins agoApple ad touts eliminating leather in accessories, but is FineWoven next to go?
Apple stopped offering leather cases and watch bands last fall as part of its environmental efforts. The idea is that pushing leather specifically at Apple’s scale is a net negative for the planet. Ahead of Earth Day this weekend, Apple is marketing the move with a short clip. more…31 mins agoBANG!CASE is the ‘world’s first’ iPhone 15 case to add a second customizable Action Button | 9 to 5 MacBANG!CASE is the ‘world’s first’ iPhone 15 case to add a second customizable Action Button
We have featured a near countless number of iPhone cases around here over the years, but today it’s time to take a look at “the world’s first action-button phone case.” Apple introduced the new haptic Action Button on its latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max handsets, and now the folks at Bitmo Lab – a brand that originates from collaborations with sspai and JSAUX – are ready to debut the new BANG!CASE. Alongside the see-through case back, onboard LED lighting, and magnetic charging, the case also sports an Action Button (or BANG!Button as the brand puts it) you can customize to trigger any number of things with single, double, and long press clicks. Now available with early bird pricing, be sure to head below for more details. more…36 mins agoApple Original Films lands ‘Bread & Roses’ documentary, premieres June 21st on Apple TV+ | Mac Daily NewsApple Original Films lands ‘Bread & Roses’ documentary, premieres June 21st on Apple TV+
Apple Original Films has landed the global rights to new feature documentary “Bread & Roses” that explores the resistance of a group… The post Apple Original Films lands ‘Bread & Roses’ documentary, premieres June 21st on Apple TV+ appeared first on MacDailyNews.44 mins agoRode's MagSafe Phone Cage and new mount will give a boost to your iPhone videography
Rode has launched a pair of iPhone accessories to improve smartphone videography, with the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount designed to help mobile content creators.Rode Phone CageLaunched during NAB 2024, Rode's newest videography tools are aimed at turning an iPhone into a filmmaking device. To do that, Rode has come up with ways to handle the iPhone as if it's a camera, with two new accessories.The Phone Cage is a smartphone mounting system that consists of a ring grip with a central MagSafe-compatible mounting disk, holding the iPhone in the middle of the rig. Able to be used as an ergonomic grip for filmmaking, the Phone Cage is both rugged and lightweight, thanks to its aluminum construction. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums50 mins agoSketchy report says base iPhone 16 Pro storage will double
iPhone 16 Pro storage will start at 256GB, according to a tipster. The change could be a way to differentiate Apple's Pro handsets. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)52 mins agoTruth Social to launch streaming platform on Apple’s iOS, Android, and Web
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., operator of the social media platform Truth Social, announced today that after six months of testing… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.54 mins agoApple, Google, Meta, others struggle when it comes to ad transparency
A new report suggests that every tech giant has failed to provide crucial ad transparency tools to its user base, leaving the door open for disinformation and manipulation.On Tuesday, Mozilla and CheckFirst, a Finland-based research company, released a report detailing how tech companies like Apple, Google, TikTok, and X handle ad transparency. Ultimately, the report found that all platforms could be doing more to disclose why a user is seeing an advertisement and who is behind the ad.The research team conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the transparency tools, using over 20 parameters that encompassed functionality, data accessibility, and accuracy. The research was carried out between December 2023 and January 2024.The study believes that, for best transparency practices, platforms should follow the five recommendations outlined below. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoThis USB-C dock turns your MacBook Air into a MacBook Pro for just $16
Macworld Whether you have a MacBook Air or a Mac mini, you can always use more ports. And today’s deal turns one port into seven with this ultra-portable dock on sale for a whopping 60 percent off: Amazon is selling the Baseus 7-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for $16, a savings of $23 and the best price we’ve ever seen. This mini portable dock connects to your Mac with a single built-in USB-C cable and adds seven ports: HDMI, three USB-A ports, an SD/TF card slot, and USB-C PD. The HDMI port can power a 4K monitor at 60Hz, while the USB-C port can transfer data up to 5Gbps and the SD card slot is compatible with most iPads and the iPhone 15. That’s like getting the built-in expandability of a MacBook Pro without spending thousands more than a MacBook Air. We haven’t reviewed this specific hub, but we’re fans of the Baseus brand and it has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon with nearly 1,300 reviews. So go grab one for a fantastic price before it shoots back up. Mac01:51 pmApple trade-ins and recycling promoted with homepage banner
Apple trade-ins aren’t known for their generosity, but they do make for a very painless experience when upgrading to new devices – and the company will accept any older electronic devices for recycling if they have too little value for trade-in. The company is currently linking to its trade-in and recycling page from the Apple homepage, in the run-up to this year’s Earth Day on April 22 … more…01:50 pmInkless pocket printer can print out photos, notes and more for less than $70
Compatible with iPhones and Androids, this ink-free pocket printer instantly prints images, notes and more for only $69.99 (reg. $159.90). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:18 pmRode MagSafe mount lets you easily attach video lights and mics to your iPhone
While shooting professional-standard video is possible with an iPhone, it generally requires the use of accessories like lighting and external microphones. The new Rode MagSafe mount is designed to let you do this at an affordable price. If your video accessory needs are more demanding, there’s also a MagSafe Phone Cage with five cold shoe mounts, as well as plenty of 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch threads for use with tripods, handles and other accessories … more…01:14 pmApple wants an iPhone camera module maker in India
As part of Apple's continued shift to increase iPhone production in India, the company is now trying to secure suppliers for camera modules within the country.iPhone 15 Pro Max camera moduleApple has spent years trying to move away from China-centric production into one with multiple manufacturing bases. While Apple wants to significantly increase its iPhone production in India in the coming years, it has to solve multiple problems that can slow progress.One of the issues is component sourcing, which Apple solved in China with supply chains optimized to deliver components to assemblers in the region. For the moment, many components have to be shipped to India to be assembled there, but that could eventually change. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:01 pmApple CEO Cook vows to increase investment in Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Apple CEO Tim Cook Cook met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Tuesday and said that Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmMake music like a pro with the best audio interfaces for Mac
For great sound quality in your audio recordings, you need the best audio interface for Mac. We'll help you find the right one. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:49 pmApple Developer Academy expands to Bali, Indonesia
Today Apple announced it will open Indonesia’s fourth Apple Developer Academy in Bali, expanding on its investment to increase… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:46 pmZuckerberg has no personal liability in child addiction lawsuit [U]
Update: A court has ruled that Mark Zuckerberg cannot be held personally liable for claims that Meta sought to make its apps addictive to children. Lawyers will be able to re-file, this time claiming against Meta rather than Zuckerberg. Two separate reports today accuse Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta of ignoring reports of parents sexually exploiting their own children for financial gain using paid subscription tools … more…12:44 pmApple is researching how to make the ultimate MagSafe wallet and iPhone carrying case | AppleInsiderApple is researching how to make the ultimate MagSafe wallet and iPhone carrying case
Apple has been granted a patent for a new accessory that would hold a user's credit cards, charge their iPhone, and be worn on the wrist or around the neck.New luggage-label-like accessory designed by AppleApple's FineWoven cases for iPhone may not have been the most well-received ones that the company has made, but it isn't giving up looking for new accessories. In a newly-granted patent called "Accessory device for electronic devices," Apple proposes an accessory that looks like an over-sized luggage tag.As depicted in the patent's drawings, the accessory is a holder for an iPhone that comes with a strap for attaching it to, perhaps, baggage. Depending on the size and length of the strap, though, this could also be a lanyard, or a way of attaching the iPhone to a wrist. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:38 pmApple accepting political ads without complying with the law, says Mozilla report
Apple is accepting political ads without properly complying with legal requirements in Europe, says a new report, which also scored the compliance of 11 other tech companies. Five companies – including social network X and Microsoft’s Bing search engine – scored close to zero, while Apple got a yellow rating indicating “big gaps” in the information it is legally obliged to provide … more…