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- 55 mins agoRumor: Apple, Google in negotiations for Apple to license Gemini AI system to help improve Siri for iOS 18 | PowerPageRumor: Apple, Google in negotiations for Apple to license Gemini AI system to help improve Siri for iOS 18
Apple may be considering a licensing deal to incorporate Google’s controversial Gemini generative AI technology into iOS to help improve Siri. Apple has now regularly been reported to be planning an AI improvement for Siri and to launch an iOS with much more integrated and prominent AI at WWDC 2024. A report from Bloomberg claims […] Source1 hour agoApple @ Work Podcast: A brief history of the Mac at work
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Weldon Dodd and I discuss the history of using a Mac at work. more…1 hour agoRumor: Apple could ship next-gen iPads in April
Apple’s updated iPad Pro models, complete with OLED displays, could begin shipping to customers as early as April, according to information shared by Ross Young, CEO of display industry research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants. This rumor has also been somewhat confirmed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who stated that the new tablets might not ship […] Source08:00 amHow to identify a font, any font, anywhere you find it
Macworld With thousands of fonts in circulation, it’s tough to identify a specific font from memory, when you see it. Fortunately, you don’t have to–there are free websites and an iOS app that can identify font samples for you on the fly. The process is easy and a whole lot of fun. How to identify a font from a printed sample No matter which resource you use, identifying a font from a printed sample works the same way: Scan or take a photo of the text, then upload it. After the characters themselves are correctly identified, the resource tries to find the font. For best results, use a clean, straight image of the sample text. Ideally, find a large printed example of the font and then scan it–18 point text or larger works best, because the edges of the characters will be more accurate. If you don’t have a scanner, take a careful snapshot with your smartphone or camera. Hold your camera steady so the text isn’t skewed horizontally or vertically. If you’re working with an image that’s askew, you can straighten it out in an image editor. The most graceful way to identify a font in the wild is with the free WhatTheFont Mobile app. Just launch the app and then snap a photo of the text wherever it appears: on paper, signage, walls, a book, and so on. The app prompts you to crop the photo to the text and then identify each character. Probable fonts then appear in a list beneath the photo you uploaded, using the letters from your example text (which helps you determine the best match). Tap any font in the list to see more details. Here are the steps for identifying the font of the iPad box using the WhatTheFont Mobile app on an iPhone. Here are the steps for identifying the font of the iPad box using the WhatTheFont Mobile app on an iPhone.IDG Here are the steps for identifying the font of the iPad box using the WhatTheFont Mobile app on an iPhone.IDG IDG If you don’t have an iOS device(!), try using one of these websites instead: WhatFontIs WhatTheFont Each site examines an image you upload and then asks you to enter the letters that appear in your image. The website then tries its very best to identify the font for you. Again, the better the picture, the better your chances are of finding the font. How to find out what the font is on a webpage Happily, it’s far easier to identify fonts on the web than it is in print. If the font you want to find is used in live web text, as opposed to an image, just use WhatFont, which is available as a bookmarklet, as well as an extension for Safari and Chrome. Once installed, the extension adds a small “f?” button to the left of the address field in your browser. Click the button, point your mouse at some text, and information about the font magically appears. Clicking on some text while WhatFont is active pins a font detail panel to that text. This panel not only indicates the font name and size, it also shows the font’s alphabet and its color (as a hex value). The WhatFont browser extension can provide a list of potential fint identifiers. The WhatFont browser extension can provide a list of potential fint identifiers.Foundry The WhatFont browser extension can provide a list of potential fint identifiers.Foundry Foundry Find out what font is used in an image on the web If the font you want to identify on the web is actually inside an image (say, a logo or an ad), you’ll need to use one of the printed font resources mentioned earlier. However, instead of uploading your own image of the text, just drag the image from the website to your desktop and then upload that image to the font-identifying service. That said, Firefox and Chrome users can automatically upload images using the WhatFontIs extension. Once installed, simply right-click an image and choose “Use this image on WhatFontIs.com.” The WhatFontIs.com site opens in a new tab with your image primed and ready for identification. Profession font finders on the web If none of the above resources can identify your font, try uploading the image to one of the following popular font identification forums. In a best-case scenario, your font will be identified in minutes. Otherwise, it may take a few hours or even days. WhatTheFont Forum on MyFonts Font Identification Forum on Dafont This article was written by Lesa Snider and has been updated from when it was originally posted. iOS, MacOS, Professional Software08:00 amGet protection for your Mac and more with the ESET NOD32 Antivirus, now $20
Macworld The days of “Macs don’t get viruses” are sadly long gone. Fortunately, ESET NOD32 Antivirus offers protection created by a team of experts with 30 years of experience fighting malicious software for a price you can only get through March 24. Available for MacOS 11 and higher, ESET’s antivirus software uses multiple layers of active protection to filter out malware, viruses, ransomware, spyware, worms, and more. It even helps protect you against social engineering with an anti-phishing system that keeps tainted messages from corrupting your system. You won’t notice it at work, however, as it’s been carefully designed to avoid slowing down your processor and is light on your battery, with testing from a range of professional bodies to prove it, including top scores from AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, MRG-Effitas, and SE Labs. It’s also easy on your wallet, as there are no other hidden costs, and updates are included. Its easy-to-install process and straightforward user interface make it easy to manage, earning ESETa 4 out of 5 stars from PCMag. Get antivirus protection for your Mac with ESET NOD32 Antivirus’s 2024 Edition, now just $19.97 through March 24 at 11:59 PM Pacific. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2024 Edition Only $19.97 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories03:16 amHow to use Collaborative Playlists for Apple Music
A promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here's how you and your friends can make the most of it.Originally promised alongside the debut of iOS 17, this Apple Music-centric feature didn't actually show up until iOS 17.3, but it allows friends and family who subscribe to Apple Music to create playlists where they all contribute. It's a great way to share your favorite music, and discover some great new artists and songs.To really make this feature work to its fullest potential, there are a few simple guidelines you should know, both on the technical side and the personal side. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:42 amDo You Use It? Podcast Apps
This week’s Do You Use It? poll asks what podcast app you prefer, Apple’s Podcasts or one from an independent developer. Or do you not listen to podcasts at all?Read original articleMonday March 1811:50 pmMy 2023 Apple Report Card
My (admittedly belated) remarks on Apple’s year.11:38 pmReview: Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K display – a good Apple Studio Display competitor
Apple’s Studio Display was launched two years ago as a more affordable option for those looking for a good external Retina display for their Mac. A year later, Samsung came out with its own alternative to the Studio Display: the ViewFinity S9. With the same screen size, 5K resolution, and price as Apple Studio Display, is the Samsung ViewFinity S9 any better? Read on as I detail my experience with Samsung’s 5K display. more…11:15 pmNVIDIA gives enterprise developers more tools for Apple Vision Pro
A combination of technologies from NVIDIA involving Omniverse Cloud APIs will soon let enterprise developers interact with fully rendered 3D digital twins streamed to Apple Vision Pro.NVIDIA cloud streaming brings complex digital twins to Apple Vision ProYou may know NVIDIA for its graphics cards or game streaming service, but the company also develops applications for enterprise use. A new software framework built with Omniverse Cloud APIs lets developers send OpenUSD scenes from their applications to the NVIDIA Graphics Delivery Network, which can stream the content to Apple Vision Pro.That was a lot of technical jargon and industry terms that can be summed up like this — enterprise NVIDIA developers will be able to upload their work to the cloud and stream it to Apple Vision Pro without running it on the local M2 processor. It also enables hybrid rendering that combines local and remote rendering using technologies from Apple and NVIDIA in the same software. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:16 pmFollow These Steps to Clear Space on Your Mac
Apple no longer makes it easy to tell precisely how much free space is available on your Mac, but you know when you don’t have enough. Adam Engst offers (and explains) 21 simple steps to clear space quickly.09:51 pmWhen will Apple release the new iPad Pro? Here’s what the rumors say
Apple’s new iPad Pro models are highly-anticipated and have been described as the biggest update to the devices since 2018. Over the last several weeks, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about when these new iPad Pros will actually be released. Here’s everything we know… more…09:42 pmApple calls 128GB 'lots of storage' in new iPhone 15 ad
The entry 128GB storage tier for iPhone 15 hasn't stopped Apple from claiming its latest models have "lots of storage for lots of photos."128GB doesn't cut it when many popular apps bloat to 10GB or moreThere was a time when 128GB could fit the entire catalog of video games in existence, but as time passed, storage needs increased. However, as we approach four years with the 128GB base storage, it is clear that it isn't quite enough despite what Apple's latest ad might say.The short 30-second ad shows a man considering deleting some of his photos, but they cry out "don't let go" as the song with the same title plays. The message — iPhone 15 has "lots of storage for lots of photos." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:29 pmSecurity Bite: Here’s what malware your Mac can remove
Ever wonder what malware can your Mac detect and remove without any third-party software? Recently, security researchers have correlated some bizarre macOS YARA rules used by the built-in XProtect suite with their public names. Here’s what malware it looks for… 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. READ M0re09:22 pmAfter Project Titan failure, Apple’s last hope to crack the auto industry is CarPlay | Mac Daily NewsAfter Project Titan failure, Apple’s last hope to crack the auto industry is CarPlay
Apple’s new CarPlay interface was originally designed to fend off Android, but now, after the decade-long Project Titan(ic) ended in ignoble… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:53 pmApple’s newest iPhone 15 ad says you’ll never have to delete your photos
Apple’s new iPhone 15 ad focuses on storage, of all things. “Lots of storage for lots of photos,” Apple says. “iPhone 15 with storage stating at 128GB.” The gist of the video? You’ll never have to delete your photos or videos thanks to the iPhone 15’s ample storage. more…08:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 18, 2024 – Apple/Google AI partnership, AirPods 4 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 DirecTV Stream: The best way to watch every single NCAA March Madness game on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Save $30 and start watching now. 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…08:20 pmApple looking for a solution to prevent the Core Technology Fee from bankrupting free app developers | 9 to 5 MacApple looking for a solution to prevent the Core Technology Fee from bankrupting free app developers
During a workshop event in the European Union today, Apple shed new light on how the Core Technology Fee plays into its compliance with the Digital Markets Act. In particular, the company acknowledged concerns that the CTF could ultimately end up bankrupting small developers who have a free app go viral. more…08:06 pmUSB hubs, printers, Java, and more seemingly broken by macOS 14.4 update
Issues seem to be related to security fixes made in Apple's latest OS.07:56 pmApple may hire Google to power new iPhone AI features using Gemini—report
With Apple's own AI tech lagging behind, the firm looks for a fallback solution.