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- Friday April 26
- 11 mins agoThe M3-Powered 13-inch MacBook Air is $100 Off
The MacBook Air becomes a beast with Apple’s latest M3 chip in tow. Today, you can get the M3 13-inch MacBook Air with 512GB SSD for just $1,399 from its original price of $1,500 on Amazon. Apple’s ultraportable laptop just got better, thanks to the processing heft of the M3 chip. You’ll be able to […] The post appeared first on iLounge.20 mins agoRetro gold rush: these emulators are coming to the App Store soon
Apple is allowing emulators to be submitted to the App Store. Here's what's on the way so you can play your favorite retro games on your iPhone.Emulators can bring retro gaming to the iPhoneThe early April changes to the App Store Review Guidelines reversed a rule that practically banned emulators from the App Store. After the rule was removed, it was expected that there would be a sudden rush of emulators being submitted to Apple for inclusion in the digital storefront.Emulators for the iPhone have existed for a while, but outside of the App Store as a side-loadable app. With Apple's changes, some of the projects are making the transition, and potentially gaining more traction from a larger user base in the process. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums32 mins agoNonconsensual AI nude apps kicked out of the App Store
Applications that used AI to turn regular images into nudes have reportedly been removed from the iPhone App Store (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)50 mins agoHow to connect to FTP servers in macOS using modern apps
File Transfer Protocol is an older networking protocol for transferring files to network servers. Here's how to use it on your Mac.Connecting to FTP in macOS's Finder.We previously covered the Terminal-based SCP protocol, which allows you to securely copy files over a network.How to use SSH for secure connections in macOS talked about the SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), which is considered more secure because it uses Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to exchange key info for authentication. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoApple’s forthcoming on-device model is the future of AI
Apple has revealed some of its plans for the on-device AI that will run on future iPhones, iPads, and other devices and it looks like… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoThis compact new mechanical keyboard sports customizable screen
The retro-themed Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 VIA mechanical keyboard boasts an unusual modern feature -- a multifunction LCD screen. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)1 hour agoThe 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is cheaper than the M2 model today
Macworld If you’re looking for a new laptop, the newest 13-inch MacBook Air is a perfect option for most people, especially when it’s on sale: Amazon is selling the 13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of storage for $989, a savings of $110 and the best price we’ve ever seen. The 13-inch MacBook Air has the same thin and light design as the M2 model with a new M3 processor and the ability to run two external displays. It’s got a gorgeous Liquid Retina display with super-skinny bezels (and a notch) along with 18 hours of battery life, a fantastic keyboard, fast charging with MagSafe, and two Thunderbolt ports. In our 4.5-star review, we praised the M3 MacBook Air performance boost and called it “a great laptop, especially for users who prioritize mobility” that “can handle whatever task you need to do. And at this price it’s a fantastic bargain too. Mac, MacBook04:22 pmHere’s how that iPhone survived a 16,000-foot drop from the Alaska Airlines plane
Back in January, a fully intact iPhone was discovered along the side of the road after plummeting 16,000 feet when a door blew off an Alaska Airlines flight. At the time, we pointed out that it was pretty incredible the iPhone 14 Pro Max survived such a dramatic fall. The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern, however, was determined to get more answers. more…04:05 pmToday in Apple history: It’s the beginning of the end for Mac OS Copland
On April 26, 1996, a key exec behind Apple's eagerly anticipated, but much delayed, Mac OS Copland operating system for Mac left the company. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:02 pmApple App Store removes AI image generation apps over nonconsensual nudes concern
Apple has removed a number of AI image generation apps after these apps advertised the ability to create nonconsensual deepfake nude images… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:45 pm13-inch M3 MacBook Air hits $989, Apple Watch Series 9 from $299, CalDigit docks, more
Friday is wrapping up the work week with a fresh batch of Apple deals. The savings today takes $110 off 13-inch M3 MacBook Air at a new all-time low of $989. You can also save $100 on Apple Watch Series 9, which has the 45mm model matching its low of $329 alongside 41mm styles from $299. Plus, the best price of the year drops the . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…03:30 pmHandsome desk shelf brings calm to chaos [Setups]
In today's crowded and whimsical dual-display Mac mini setup, a Fenge monitor stand makes the most of desk space. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:21 pmApple Arcade Guide: What’s new and everything available [U]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more…03:09 pmNative Union launches the slimmest 5000mAh magnetic power bank for iPhone
Native Union has released its latest iPhone accessory today, the (Re)Classic Power Bank. The company is looking to set it apart from the competition with what it says is the slimmest design for a 5000mAh iPhone at just 8.6mm (0.34 inches), an Italian vegan leather, and more. more…03:03 pmApple’s AirPods may soon get a new health feature
Apple's iOS 18 is widely expected to be announced at WWDC on June 10th and Apple's AirPods could get a significant software update… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmHow to download and convert YouTube videos to MP4
The easiest way to convert a YouTube video to an MP4 for free is with an app called 4K Video Downloader+ for Mac and PC. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:44 pmApple finally pulls generative AI nude apps from the App Store
Apple has removed apps from the App Store that claimed to make nonconsensual nude imagery, a move that demonstrates Apple is now more willing to tackle the hazardous app category.App Store iconThe capabilities of generative AI to create images based on prompts has become a very useful tool in photography and design. However, the technology also has been misused in the creation of deep fakes — and nonconsensual pornography.Despite the danger, Apple has been remarkably hands-off from the problem. Prior to the recent move, it hadn't done much to fix a potentially major problem. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:05 pmApple could launch its own cellular network – analyst
The growing popularity of eSIMs could allow Apple and other phone manufacturers to launch their own cellular networks, a telecoms analyst… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:03 pmApple Removes Nonconsensual AI Nude Apps From App Store
404 Media: Apple has removed a number of AI image generation apps from the App Store after 404 Media found these apps advertised the ability to create nonconsensual nude images, a sign that app store operators are starting to take more action against these types of apps. Overall, Apple removed three apps from the App Store, but only after we provided the company with links to the specific apps and their related ads, indicating the company was not able to find the apps that violated its policy itself. Apple's action comes after we reported on Monday that Instagram advertises nonconsensual AI nude apps. By browsing Meta's Ad Library, which archives ads on its platform, when they ran, on what platforms, and who paid for them, we were able to find ads for five different apps, each with dozens of ads. Two of the ads were for web-based services, and three were for apps on the Apple App Store. Meta deleted the ads when we flagged them. Apple did not initially respond to a request for comment on that story, but reached out to me after it was published asking for more information. On Tuesday, Apple told us it removed the three apps on its App Store. Read more of this story at Slashdot.01:30 pmThese rechargeable batteries can save you hundreds
Save 67% on a four-pack of rechargeable batteries that use an included micro-USB cable to charge. AA and AAA sizes are available. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)