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- 02:57 amRCS messaging integration is coming to the iPhone: Google
Google has updated the Google Messages page on Android website to highlight that the iPhone will support RCS messaging platform starting fall 2024. The page describes that Apple has announced its plan to adopt the latest messaging technology – rich communication services (RCS). The Android maker marks this move as “it will mean a better […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:45 amHow to add a Quick Link for locations in Apple Maps in macOS
Apple Maps on macOS allows you to add Quick Links to locations in the sidebar for easier access. Here's how to add the shortcuts.Apple MapsRecent improvements in Apple Maps on macOS provide a host of new features. One of the recent improvements in Apple Maps is the ability to click some points of interest and then add them to the Maps sidebar as shortcuts, which Apple calls Quick Links.When you add a Quick Link to the sidebar in Apple Maps, you can later single-click it and zoom quickly to that point, and you'll have the point's info popover appear instantly on your screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:53 amElon Musk confirms intentions to charge new X users a temporary fee to let them post
A report last year revealed that Elon Musk had plans to introduce a new charge for users who have just registered on X (formerly Twitter) on the grounds that this would be the only way to make the platform free of bots. Now Musk himself has confirmed his intentions and revealed more details about this potential fee. more…01:27 amSpotify listeners may finally get lossless audio — but at a cost
Spotify is preparing to unveil its long-rumored lossless audio feature, but the company won't be taking Apple Music's approach.Lossless audio & AirPods optimization coming to SpotifyThe concept of Spotify offering lossless audio isn't new. Initially dubbed "Spotify HiFi," the idea was first teased in 2021, hinting at a premium subscription model named "Supremium." However, it seems Spotify has revised its strategy, opting for an add-on model instead.The new feature, "Music Pro," isn't a replacement for the existing Spotify Premium service but a powerful enhancement, according to a Reddit user discovered by The Verge. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:22 amDeals: get a free $40 gift card with a Costco membership
For a limited time, score a free Costco Shop Card valued at $40 with a 1-year Gold Star Costco membership.Get a free Costco gift card with membership.The best Costco membership deal we've seen is back, delivering a free $40 digital Shop Card with a 1-year $60 Gold Star membership. This offer is hosted by StackCommerce and is valid for new members only (or members whose memberships have been expired for more than 18 months) located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.Grab the deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider12:21 amSpotify planning to launch more expensive ‘Music Pro’ subscription with lossless songs
A recent report revealed that Spotify is planning to raise the price of its subscription soon, at least in some countries. And for those who think that paying $10.99 a month for a music streaming platform is already too much, the company may soon introduce an even more expensive “Music Pro” subscription that will enable lossless audio and some other extra features. more…Monday April 1511:40 pmApple's iOS 18 AI will be on-device preserving privacy, and not server-side
Apple's AI push in iOS 18 is rumored to focus on privacy with processing done directly on the iPhone, that won't connect to cloud services.Siri is expected to get a big upgrade with iOS 18Over the past few months, we've heard a lot about Apple's endeavors in Artificial Intelligence and the features it aims to introduce later this year with iOS 18 and macOS 15. Various sources have all claimed that Apple would introduce AI-related enhancements.It looks like the initial batch of features will function without the need for an internet connection. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:45 pmJapan to seek up to 20% fine for monopolistic practices by Apple
Japan is poised to dramatically increase the penalties for tech giants accused of monopolistic practices like Apple.New Japanese laws could slap Apple with up to 20% sales penaltyIn an extensive global effort to limit the power of major technology companies, the Japanese government plans to revise its antitrust regulations. The strategy could lead to fines for anti-competitive activities such as unfairly restricting access to app markets, potentially increasing to 20% of pertinent sales.Similar actions have been undertaken in other regions, including the European Union. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:22 pmApple removes the first iOS Game Boy emulator released under new App Store rules
Developer Mattia La Spina launched iGBA as one of the first retro game emulators legitimately available on the iOS App Store following… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:18 pmLet AI write your perfect resume with this $35 job-hunting tool
This application tool could be an essential weapon in your job-hunting arsenal. The AI Resume Builder is now on sale for only $34.97. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:54 pmThreads is finally rolling out real-time search results for some users
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, has come a long way since its launch almost a year ago. However, Threads still lacks some important features – such as an option to show real-time search results. After Meta said it had no plans to make this a reality, the company is finally letting some Threads users see recent search results. more…08:51 pmApple Music team in ‘crunch mode’ ahead of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ album release | Mac Daily NewsApple Music team in ‘crunch mode’ ahead of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ album release
Ahead of Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" new album release on April 19th, the Apple Music team is in crunch mode getting; The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:29 pmiOS 18: The latest on Apple’s plans for on-device AI
When WWDC kicks off on June 10, there will be a lot of attention on Apple’s plans for new artificial intelligence features. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterates that one of Apple’s primary focuses will be on privacy and on-device intelligence. more…08:11 pmDrama about emulators on the App Store has only just begun
The weekend drama surrounding emulation on the App Store isn't the first one, and it won't be the last. Here's what you need to know about emulators in the App Store and the complexities surrounding them.Emulation is coming to the App Store - eventuallyTo make a long weekend saga short, a developer released a GameBoy Advance emulator called iGBA onto the App Store. However, this was, in essence, a clone of GBA4iOS and the follow-on Delta. The latter of which has already been approved for distribution in the European Union.Apple let it sit for a few days, seemingly unaware of the situation — until it gained media attention. Then, on Sunday, Apple killed it with vague reasoning about copyright violations and advertising spam at the time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:08 pm9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus: Watching “BlackBerry”
In a 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus members-only episode, Benjamin and Chance watch BlackBerry, the 2023 film covering the “story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone.” Subscribe at 9to5Mac.com/join to listen and support the show directly! You’ll also get ad-free episodes, post-show content every week, and more. BlackBerry (2023) on Letterboxd more…07:08 pmGrab a great deal on M1 iMac while you can
Looking for an affordable desktop computer? Budget site Woot! has some sweet deals on M1 iMacs in an array of colors. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:30 pmApple CEO Cook visits Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Hanoi on Monday, starting a two-day visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a key manufacturing hub… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:15 pmBookends 15.0.1
Maintenance release for the recently upgraded reference management tool. ($74.99 new, $49.99 upgrade, free update for version 15 users, 113.5 MB, macOS 10.13+)06:11 pmListen Later Adds Features Requested by TidBITS Readers
The Listen Later text-to-podcast service now features outro music after each podcast episode and provides a Chrome extension for easier submission. Also, if a paywall is blocking you from converting an article to a podcast, TidBITS readers have developed a workaround.06:00 pmMagSafe Monday: UGreen’s MagSafe battery pack can charge three devices at the same time | 9 to 5 MacMagSafe Monday: UGreen’s MagSafe battery pack can charge three devices at the same time
Trying to stand out among all the MagSafe accessories on the market can often be challenging. What makes one battery pack better than the others? What makes one stand better than the others? It can often come down to minor features, pricing, and form factor. That’s precisely what the aims to deliver: a robust battery pack at a fair price that can charge up to three devices at the same time. more…