Apple 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.

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Rode'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 Forums

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Sketchy 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)

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Truth 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.

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Apple, 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 Forums

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This 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. Mac

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Apple 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…

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Inkless 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)

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Rode 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…

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Apple 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 Forums

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Apple 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.

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Make 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)

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Apple 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.

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Zuckerberg 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…

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Apple 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 Forums

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Apple 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…

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Apple loses No. 1 spot in smartphone market after steep sales dip
Macworld Following a brief sojourn at the top of the table, Apple has dropped down to the number-two spot (by units shipped) in the global smartphone market. According to IDC’s figures for the first quarter of 2024, Samsung has moved back to the top position with 60.1 million shipments, a market share of 20.8 percent. Apple is in second place with 50.1 million (17.3 percent) while the Chinese firm Xiaomi sits in third place with 40.8 million units and a share of 14.1 percent. Samsung outperformed Apple across 2023 as a whole, but the Cupertino company did top the table at the end of the year. Apple traditionally performs especially well in the fall/early winter period following its annual iPhone refresh in September. Nevertheless, Apple’s drop back to second spot isn’t just about the expected difference between its seasonally hot Q4 and slow Q1. The company’s year-on-year comparison was markedly worse than that of Samsung, and indeed of all the other companies in the top 5. While Apple’s Q1 2024 was 9.6 percent down on Q1 2023, Oppo was down by 8.5 percent and Samsung by just 0.7 percent. Third-place Xiaomi and fourth-place Transsion (which has a strong foothold in Africa) were both up year on year, by 33.8 percent and 84.9 percent respectively. “While Apple managed to capture the top spot at the end of 2023, Samsung successfully reasserted itself as the leading smartphone provider in the first quarter,” commented IDC group vice president Ryan Reith. “While IDC expects these two companies to maintain their hold on the high end of the market, the resurgence of Huawei in China, as well as notable gains from Xiaomi, Transsion, Oppo/OnePlus, and vivo will likely have both OEMs looking for areas to expand and diversify.” It’s worth emphasising, however, that (while second place isn’t bad by any means) Apple would do considerably better if the terms of the analysis were tweaked. For one thing, measuring by unit shipments punishes Apple (and, to a lesser extent, Samsung) for selling premium, high-margin phones rather than focusing on volume. If the table was organized by revenue or, better still, profit, a lot of Apple’s rivals would fall by the wayside. Secondly, while Apple has strong rivals on the global stage, the company’s dominance in its home market is profound. If you asked a random group of U.S. teenagers which brand of phone they intend to buy next time, the proportion naming Apple would be startling. Still, aside from inter-brand squabbles, IDC’s figures appear to paint a rosy picture of the industry as a whole, with overall shipments up 7.8% on the same period last year. “The smartphone market is emerging from the turbulence of the last two years both stronger and changed,” said IDC research director Nabila Popal. iPhone

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iPhone 16 Pro 256GB rumor makes sense, but is by a known falsifier
The new rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro could start with 256GB of storage across the board is a logical extrapolation, but has been made by a one-time serial leaker with a record for falsehoods.iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe Apple rumor mill contains both leakers with valid sources and people with less reliable ways to get information. In some instances, the leaker can be offering up details that are presented as a genuine rumor, but could also just as easily be an educated guess thrown out for consumption.Late on Monday, leaker "LeaksApplePro" posted to X a rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro lineup will start at 256GB of storage. Expanding the reasoning via a Mac Observer post penned by the leaker, they go on to cite "people close to the industry" on the matter. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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How To Leverage Gen AI Without Losing the Corporate Shirt
As technologies like ChatGPT exemplify, generative AI is rapidly evolving, prompting businesses across industries to refine their application strategies. The challenge in 2024 is to leverage these new technologies to drive positive business outcomes and enhance customer satisfaction effectively. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Apple Developer Academy: Anyone in the world can apply for the Bali program
The rollout of the Apple Developer Academy continues, with the company announcing the latest one in Bali, Indonesia. However, you don’t have to be based in the country to participate – it welcomes applications from anyone in the world. The academy program has now been operating for more than a decade, and Apple says that 90% of graduates go on to “find meaningful employment” … more…

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