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- 38 mins agoTikTok might not have existed without insights from Steve Jobs
The story of TikTok's start highlights how visionary ideas, much like those of Steve Jobs, can have unexpected paths that profoundly impact global technology and culture.TikTok might not have existed without Steve JobsA recent examination of court documents and business transactions reveals a complex web of investments and technological pivots that trace back to an obscure Chinese real estate venture.In 2009, Susquehanna International Group, a firm well-known for its strategic market placements, invested in a promising Chinese real estate start-up named 99Fang, which boasted a sophisticated search algorithm. The venture didn't meet its commercial expectations but set the stage for what would later become ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums50 mins agoWhatsApp & Threads pulled from Apple App Store in China
Apple has removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from the China App Store after government officials claimed national security concerns.China dictates what it allows on its country's internet and App StoreThe App Store culling continues in China after 30,000 games, then an additional 94,000 games, 44,000 apps, then 100 ChatGPT-like apps were removed over the past four years. The government in China is the driving force behind these app removals, but a more significant App Store removal took place on Thursday night.According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple was given orders by the government in China to remove WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store. China's cyberspace officials claim the apps needed to be removed based on national security concerns. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoApple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China
Apple has removed two Meta apps from the App Store in China, reportedly at the request of the Chinese government. Both WhatsApp and Threads have been made unavailable in the App Store, preventing new installs for the messaging and social apps. more…Thursday April 1811:13 pmHomePod with LCD display again corroborated by leaked part
Apple is rumored to be working on a new HomePod with a touchscreen LCD display on top, and we’ve already seen some images of this unreleased device floating around the web. Now Apple product collector Kosutami is back with a new image showing another part of one of these HomePod prototypes with a display. more…10:56 pmAR shopping gets a boost with Best Buy's Apple Vision Pro app
Best Buy has launched an augmented reality app designed exclusively for Apple's latest wearable, the Apple Vision Pro that offers real-time product previews.Best Buy launches Apple Vision Pro app for augmented reality shoppingNamed Best Buy Envision, the app is set to upgrade the way consumers shop for electronics and home products, Best Buy announced on Thursday. With its advanced augmented reality (AR) capabilities, users can visualize products in their living spaces.The app allows consumers to see how a product would realistically appear in their space in terms of size, style, and color before making a purchase. The app shows the products in 3D and provides essential information like ratings, reviews, and pricing, making it a comprehensive shopping tool. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:30 pmApple TV+ mystery thriller Sunny stars Rashida Jones and a robot
Join Rashida Jones and a robot in the sci-fi thriller "Sunny," a mystery series coming in summer 2024 to Apple TV+. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:18 pmNew Adobe Express app with Firefly AI now available on the iOS App Store
Adobe on Thursday officially launched its new Adobe Express app with Firefly AI for iOS and Android. This version of the app has been available to beta testers for some time, and can now be downloaded by anyone. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the Adobe Express update. more…09:33 pmSave big on lifetime access to a library of 2,500 microbooks and counting
If you can't invest time to read full-length tomes, a microbook summary service like 12min can keep you up to speed with your reading goals. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:15 pmApple pitches its Vision Pro spatial computer to businesses
Apple is touting its Vision Pro spatial computing headset which was made available in the U.S. earlier this year to businesses… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:30 pmNew HomePod part leak shows off glossy display cover
Apple has been long rumored to be working on a HomePod with a full touch display that can show more than a waveform, and a new leak offers a look at the potential glossy display glass.HomePod could get a new displayThe HomePod and HomePod mini have a touch-sensitive glass surface, but it is a simple pane of LEDs showing a waveform. Rumors suggest Apple could upgrade the HomePod with a full touch display with a GUI similar to Apple TV, but nothing has been announced.An alleged part image leaked by X user @Kosutami_Ito shows what appears to be the top assembly for a new HomePod display. There's no way to know how big the glass is without a point of reference, but the leaker says it shows a glossy display cover. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:25 pmApple accused of scrapping usable devices
Even if the iPhones looked good enough for resale, Apple’s contract with its recycler GEEP explicitly required that every product it sent be… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:57 pmApple Sainte-Catherine store will move to a new location down the street
Apple has plans to move its existing Montreal-based Saint-Cathrerine location to a heritage building in downtown Montreal.Apple's existing Apple Sainte-Catherine location | Image Credit: AppleThis relocation comes as part of Apple's efforts to revitalize its physical retail presence across the globe. The new Apple retail store will be located at Apple will settle at 1255 Sainte-Catherine Street West, according to sources who told La Press.The existing store opened in 2008 at 1321 Sainte-Catherine Street West. According to a previous report by Bloomberg, the store is estimated to re-open in its new location by February 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:56 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 18, 2024 – M4 Macs timeline, iPhone 16 camera 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 Kolide by 1Password: The device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Watch the demo. more…06:48 pmHow and why to use iPhone Stolen Device Protection
New in iOS 17.3, Stolen Device Protection boosts safety for your private info if someone steals your iPhone and its passcode. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:38 pmFree ‘Delta’ Nintendo emulator launches in Apple’s App Store
The "Delta" Nintendo game emulator launched Wednesday as one of the first officially approved iOS apps to emulate Nintendo consoles… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:23 pmAirPlay hotel support is finally available–for only for a handful of rooms
Macworld Watching what you want to watch on a hotel TV can be frustrating, especially now that so much of TV is dominated by streaming services. Customers rejoiced when Apple announced the iOS 17 feature at WWDC last summer that hotels would soon support AirPlay in a secure fashion on their hotel TVs, but the feature has taken quite a while to actually roll out. Starting today, anyone with iOS 17.3 or later can use AirPlay at up to 60 select IHG hotels in North America. You can see the full list here, and more will be added over time. The way it works is simple: The TV’s welcome screen will display a QR code which you scan with your iPhone or iPad, and your device will make a private connection with the TV. You can even pair multiple devices. Then, just use AirPlay as you normally would, playing music or video in any AirPlay-supported app directly to your hotel TV. 60 hotels in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is a pretty small number, but IHG is a huge hotel group with lots of brands (Holiday Inn, Kimpton, InterContinental, avid, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and more). Over the next couple years the list will grow, and perhaps Apple will start to include other partners, so there’s a good chance that your hotel entertainment experience in the next couple of years will be driven entirely by your iPhone. iOS06:08 pmReview: Astropad Rock Paper Pencil v2, the pen-on-paper iPad upgrade gets even better
Last year Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus a ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tip for a real pen-on-paper experience. This year the company delivered Rock Paper Pencil v2 with a NanoCling border, flat profile, improved Apple Pencil tip, and more. Here’s what I think after testing out the improved version. more…06:03 pmColorado privacy law first to safeguard brain activity data
Neural data can reveal health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive function.05:30 pmDelta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS option
No more sideloading needed for your iOS retro game fix.05:13 pmApple TV+ sets July 10th premiere for ‘Sunny’ series starring Rashida Jones
Apple TV+ announced Thursday that “Sunny,” its 10-episode mystery thriller with a darkly comic bent starring Rashida Jones, is set to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.