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- 19 mins agoHow to master the Control Center in watchOS 10
The Control Center on your Apple Watch is a powerful tool for customizing and taking full advantage of its core features. However, it was revamped in watchOS 10 and how you get the most from it has subtly changed.Apple Watch featuring watchOS 10's many updates and changesThe Control Center has been around for as long as the Apple Watch has, but in watchOS 10, Apple changed the way you access it on the Watch itself. Previously, you just swiped up from the bottom — now you press the flat button on the right side to access it.Swiping up from the bottom now shows widgets. It's a bit of re-learning for veteran Apple Watch users, but with practice the side button becomes a natural move. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums42 mins agoBrief Thoughts and Observations on Yesterday’s ‘Let Loose’ iPad Keynote
New iPad Pros and iPad Airs.01:15 amFirst M4 iPad Pro benchmarks show 21% performance increase over M3
Find out how the Apple M4 processor in the 2024 iPad Pro outperforms its predecessor, the M3. The chip is expected to hit Macs this autumn. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)Wednesday May 0811:55 pmSave up to $130 on Apple's new iPad Air & M4 iPad Pro with AppleCare
Apple's new iPad Air and iPad Pro are already on sale, with every 2024 11-inch and 13-inch model eligible for an exclusive discount on the device and optional AppleCare.Despite being announced only a day ago during the May 7 Apple Event, the redesigned 2024 iPad Pro with the new M4 chip is discounted exclusively for AppleInsider readers. Save up to $100 on the tablets themselves — in addition to $30 off two years of AppleCare — with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.Use code APINSIDERThese preorder discounts reflect the first material savings on the M4 tablets that feature an Ultra Retina XDR display and tandem OLED technology, with the next best offer coming from Best Buy with a $49.99/yr Plus membership. Continue Reading on AppleInsider11:45 pmHere’s a look at Sonos’ first wireless headphones to compete with AirPods Max
It’s been a long time since the first rumors about Sonos, a company known for its , working on headphones. These rumors have become more frequent over the last few months, and now we finally have confirmation of those rumors – sort of. That’s because images of the new Sonos Ace wireless headphones have just leaked online. Update: More images of the new headphones have leaked. You can see them below. more…11:39 pmLogitech announces Combo Touch keyboard case for M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro
Following the announcement of new iPads on Tuesday, Logitech today announced a new version of its popular Combo Touch keyboard case for the latest and M4 iPad Pro. The accessory works as a great alternative to Apple’s Magic Keyboard, as it also features a full-size keyboard and multi-touch trackpad. more…11:22 pmJudge questions Apple's commitment to App Store payment alternatives
A federal judge has raised concerns about whether Apple has overly complex barriers that could deter the usage of alternative payment methods in iPhone apps.Judge questions Apple's commitment to App Store payment alternativesJudge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' injunction requires Apple to allow app developers to embed links to alternate payment systems. Its goal is to diminish the company's stronghold over app transactions, where commissions range from 15% to 30%.The commission structure is a significant revenue stream for Apple and a focal point of contention regarding market fairness and consumer choice. The company's defense pivots on the grounds of security and maintaining a quality standard within its ecosystem, according to to a report from The Associated Press. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:16 pmAlleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple's iPad Pro performance claims
The new iPad Pros skipped straight to M4, and initial benchmarks show the potential performance improvements match Apple's claims.Apple's new iPad Pros run the M4 processorApple's M4 processor won't be available in the wild until devices arrive in customers hands on May 15. But, that may not have stopped some reviewers with pre-release units from performing benchmarks with Geekbench.A device called iPad16,6, which appears to be the latest iPad Pro with M4 with 10 cores shows a 3,767 single core and 14,677 multi core score. For context, that's almost an exact 1.5x CPU performance boost from a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with M2, which scored 2,590 single core and 10,019 multi core. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:10 pmClever 6-port hub is also shelf for iMac
Plugable AD-6IN1 is a sleek six-port hub designed to declutter your desk and add useful additional ports to your iMac. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:40 pmFedora Asahi Remix 40 Now Available For Apple Silicon Devices
Michael Larabel reports via Phoronix: Building off the recent release of Fedora 40, Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available for this downstream of Fedora Linux that's optimized to run on Apple Silicon ARM systems. Fedora Asahi Remix continues to be one of the best ways of enjoying a Linux experience atop recent Apple Macs making use of their in-house M1/M2/M3 SoCs. With the Fedora Asahi Remix 40 release there is now conformant OpenGL 4.6 support thanks to the upgraded Mesa. There is also improved device compatibility with its newer kernel. Fedora Asahi Remix continues to cater to using the KDE Plasma desktop by default. With the upgrade to Fedora Asahi Remix 40 this also means now transitioning to the KDE Plasma 6.0 desktop environment for their flagship desktop experience. A GNOME variant using GNOME 46 is also available. You can learn more about the release via FedoraMagazine.org. Installation options are available at FedoraProject.org. Read more of this story at Slashdot.09:33 pmTwitter creator Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board, endorses Elon Musk’s X as ‘freedom technology’ | Mac Daily NewsTwitter creator Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board, endorses Elon Musk’s X as ‘freedom technology’
Jack Dorsey has left the board of social networking service Bluesky, which he helped fund a year ago after the sale of a bastardized… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:26 pmThe next Apple CEO: Who could succeed Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook is planning to exit Apple within the next ten years. Here are the strongest contenders to be his replacement as chief executive.Apple CEO Tim Cook and potential candidates to replace himTim Cook's time at the top of Apple is limited, according to the man himself. In an interview from April 2021, Cook discussed the iPhone maker's succession plans and confirmed he intended to depart."Ten more years? Probably not," Cook responded to a query of another decade of his governance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:21 pmBloomberg: John Ternus emerging as the most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO
A new report from Bloomberg today gives an in-depth look at who could replace Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO, who has held the title since 2011 and turns 64 this year. While the report says there’s “no reason to assume that a change at the helm is imminent,” there are multiple possibilities as to who code eventually take over. more…08:39 pmApple’s ‘Crush’ iPad Pro ad sparks backlash from sensitive types
As far as sparking interest, Apple's new iPad Pro ad is crushing it, literally. A bunch of uh, sensitive types, are up in arms over some used… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:27 pmiPad Air vs iPad Pro dimensions: What does ‘Air’ even mean now?
The new iPad Pro and iPad Air are here, and some of the biggest changes are to the design of the iPad Pro. The design changes make the iPad Pro significantly lighter and thinner…and it has me wondering what exactly “Air” means nowadays for the iPad. more…07:26 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 8, 2024 – More new iPad tidbits, Apple + Rivian partnership?
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 iMazing 3: The world’s most trusted tool to manage Apple devices and transfer data from a Mac or PC. Redesigned for the future. more…07:26 pmForget the Apple Pencil Pro, the Apple Pencil 2 is down to $79 right now
Macworld Apple has released yet another Apple Pencil during its Let Loose event, but it’s only compatible with the new iPad Pros and Airs. So if you have an older iPad, you’ll need one of the older Pencils. And today, you can one for cheaper than ever: Amazon is selling the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil for $79, a savings of $50 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. The 2nd-gen Apple Pencil magnetically attaches to the side of an older iPad Air or Pro to charge and can be used for navigation, writing, and drawing with little-to-no lag, pixel-perfect precision, and tilt and pressure sensitivity. Here are the iPad models the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil is compatible with: iPad Pro 12.9-inch(3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation) iPad Pro 11-inch(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) iPad Air(4th and 5th generation) iPad mini(6th generation) Apple says the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil “delivers pixel-perfect precision and industry-leading low latency and is as easy and natural to use as a pencil.” Like the new Apple Pencil Pro, it has tilt and pressure sensitivity so you can write and draw naturally with a full range of strokes, shading, and artistic effects. If you have an M2 iPad Pro, you can use the Apple Pencil hover feature to preview marks before you make them and use a double-tap function to quickly switch between brushes and tools. The Apple Pencil is an indispensable tool for iPad users. And at this price is a great bargain too. iPad07:05 pmMaryland Apple Store employees to vote on strike, citing unmet demands
Workers at the first unionized Apple retail store in the US are preparing for a strike sanction vote to address unresolved issues with management.Despite over a year of negotiations, critical issues such as work-life balance, erratic scheduling, and wages remain unresolved. The workforce at the Towson, Maryland store, which unionized in June 2022, is increasingly disheartened by what they perceive as Apple's insufficient responses to their concerns.Earlier in 2024, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE) conducted an independent survey. It countered Apple's "Workers Rights Assessment," which was initially undertaken to quell shareholder and employee unrest. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:04 pmPhoton Studio is a new pro tool to streamline image presentation and management
Developer LateNiteSoft launched its pro photography app for iPhone in 2023 called Photon Camera and has been upgrading it regularly. Now a new companion app has arrived for professionals who want a seamless solution for image display and management. more…07:03 pmApple investors get 2 new signs that Apple has woken up on AI
There's mounting evidence that Apple has woken up to the importance of artificial intelligence, Jim Cramer said on CNBC Tuesday… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.