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- 26 mins agoHow Steve Jobs saved Apple with the iMac 26 years ago
On May 6, 1998, Steve Jobs announced the iMac, and we wouldn't now have the iPhone, the Apple Store, or even Apple itself, if it hadn't been such a success.Steve Jobs, famously sitting with an original iMacIf there's ever any doubt that the iMac is a phenomenal success, just try to think of any other computer — any other device — that is still being sold a quarter of a century after it was launched. The iMac of 2023 may be vastly different to the original one announced in 1998, but it's not just that it has kept the name.Today's iMac is this slim, sleek design and 1998's was fat and bulbous, but they are recognizably the same at heart. The iMac has always been an all-in-one computer, where a single unit houses the display and the actual computer part. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums26 mins agoHow Steve Jobs saved Apple with the iMac 26 years ago
On May 6, 1998, Steve Jobs announced the iMac, and we wouldn't now have the iPhone, the Apple Store, or even Apple itself, if it hadn't been such a success.Steve Jobs, famously sitting with an original iMacIf there's ever any doubt that the iMac is a phenomenal success, just try to think of any other computer — any other device — that is still being sold a quarter of a century after it was launched. The iMac of 2023 may be vastly different to the original one announced in 1998, but it's not just that it has kept the name.Today's iMac is this slim, sleek design and 1998's was fat and bulbous, but they are recognizably the same at heart. The iMac has always been an all-in-one computer, where a single unit houses the display and the actual computer part. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums44 mins agoAll-screen MacBook Pro and iPhone fold get new and aggressive rumored launch timetable | AppleInsiderAll-screen MacBook Pro and iPhone fold get new and aggressive rumored launch timetable
An Apple analyst believes that a foldable iPhone and an all-screen MacBook Pro are coming far sooner than expected, but there are reasons to be cautious about the latest rumor.The 'iPhone Fold' is expected to take design cues from existing Apple productsIn a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, Jeff Pu from Hatton International Securities has laid out a timetable for Apple's foldable lineup. This includes the long-rumored "iPhone Fold" and a more recent revelation, an all-screen folding MacBook Pro.Pu believes that the MacBook Pro will arrive first in late 2025. He believes the folding iPhone will hit the market a year later alongside or as the iPhone 18, in 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums55 mins agoAn eraseable 'Let Loose' event logo teases a new Apple Pencil feature
Apple has changed its "Let Loose" event logo to include the ability to erase it by dragging a mouse — or presumably a forthcoming Apple Pencil — across it.Users can now "erase" the Apple event logoThe "Let Loose" event already had a series of artwork logos, with the primary one including the image of a hand holding an Apple Pencil. Now that same primary image has an added facet in that first it appears as a line-art sketch as if being worked out in rough by an artist.Then as before, it animates in to full color, including a moving hand sweeping in with the Apple Pencil to take center stage in the logo. Now, though, dragging a cursor over the logo erases it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoApple releases Q2 2024 earnings, cites $90.8 billion in revenues, and $23.6 billion in profits, but slower sales in some categories | PowerPageApple releases Q2 2024 earnings, cites $90.8 billion in revenues, and $23.6 billion in profits, but slower sales in some categories
Apple had another excellent quarter, even if its sales dipped somewhat. The company on Thursday reported its second quarter 2024 earnings, posting revenue of $90.8 billion for the quarter, a 4 percent decline year over year, along with $23.6 billion in profit. iPhone sales weighed in at $46 billion in revenue for the quarter, a […] Source1 hour agoForget new iPads, Apple is actually working on a touchscreen Mac
Macworld New iPads are great, but longtime Apple users have always wanted to see a touchscreen Mac, something along the lines of the Microsoft Surface. Reports of such a device by Apple have barely surfaced (pun intended) in recent years, but a new patent offers some hope that itt may still one day arrive. Apple was recently granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that covers exactly this. Patent 11,320,869 is titled, “Hinged keyboard accessory having multiple installation modes for a tablet computing device” and describes a tablet accessory that fits the description of a Magic Keyboard-like device. The bulk of the patent explains how the accessory would work–how it attaches/detaches to a tablet, how it can be folded, how a stylus can be used, and more. The patent also includes illustrations of a tablet with a macOS-like interface. The illustrations clearly show what is a macOS Finder, with a menu bar, menu bar icons, Mac-like windows, and desktop icons. While the patent consistently refers to the accessory as one for a “tablet,” no specific mention of “iPad” is made throughout the filing. With the illustrations in mind, it appears that Apple could be developing a Mac tablet with a touchscreen, and this accessory would work with it. The patent describes a keyboard accessory that works with a tablet. The patent describes a keyboard accessory that works with a tablet.Apple/USPTO The patent describes a keyboard accessory that works with a tablet.Apple/USPTO Apple/USPTO This isn’t the first time Apple has explored a Mac hybrid device. Back in July 2023, Apple was granted a patent for “Modularized computing and input devices,” which describes a MacBook-like device with removable components that can be interchanged with each other. For example, two displays can be connected to work with one keyboard/trackpad. It’s not clear if these two patents are along the same product line, but it’s clear that Apple is looking for ways to evolve Mac hardware. It’s important to note that Apple (like every other company) files patents all the time for devices that never actually get released to the general public. If these products are approved for production, it will take years before they reach the market. Mac, MacOS1 hour agoiPhone 17 might feature “more complex” design, smaller Dynamic Island
Apple is planning some big changes for the iPhone 17 lineup next year, including introducing a Slim model, 24MP front facing camera, more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:12 amApple homepage adds interactive ‘eraser’ teaser ahead of tomorrow’s iPad event
iPad Air. The new teaser at the top of the page cycles between the various illustrations of Apple logo, with a twist that you can erase the art with your mouse pointer on Mac, or finger on your iPhone’s touchscreen. When the logo is fully erased, a new variant animates in. more…08:00 amTake advantage of this deal for a lifetime of Microsoft Office for under $30
Macworld There are loads of free apps that’ll help you compile a text document, write emails or put data in a spreadsheet. But after 30 years as king of productivity, none can quite do these essential tasks as cleanly and efficiently as Microsoft Office. Through May 12, you can add this popular productivity software to your Mac or PC with a 2019 MS Office lifetime license at a remarkably low price of just $29.97. Having full access to Microsoft Office’s complete suite of applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and OneNote. Note that only Mac buyers also get access to Teams, and only Windows buyers get Publisher and Access. All with lifetime licenses, is a fantastic opportunity for users to keep all their personal and professional tasks in order. Whether you’re a Mac or PC user, having access to Microsoft Office can be a game-changer for productivity. Secure your lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 for Mac or Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows for just $29.97 until 11:59 p.m. PT on May 12. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac – $29.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories04:17 amBlowout deal: grab Apple's M2 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,649 today only
A flash price drop on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 Pro chip is in effect today only, driving the price down to $1,649 during B&H's 24-hour Deal Zone.Save $350 on this MacBook Pro today only.B&H's latest Deal Zone consists of a blowout bargain on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro chip, 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. Now on sale for $1,649 in Space Gray, this flash deal represents a $350 markdown off the original MSRP.Buy for $1,649 Continue Reading on AppleInsider01:03 amApple allegedly planning foldable 20.3-inch hybrid for 2025, foldable iPhone in 2026
Apple is ramping up its work on foldable devices, according to a new investor note seen by 9to5Mac. The report, from Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, says that Apple will begin mass production of a 20.3-inch foldable device in late 2025, followed by a foldable iPhone in late 2026. more…12:41 amiPhone 17 rumors: Redesign with smaller Dynamic Island, new ‘Slim’ model, more
Apple has big changes in store for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup, according to a new report from reliable analyst Jeff Pu. In an investor note seen by 9to5Mac, Pu says that the iPhone 17 models will feature a refreshed design, front-facing camera improvements, a smaller Dynamic Island, and more. Pu also says that Apple will introduce a new “iPhone 17 Slim” model that replaces the “Plus” model in the lineup. more…Sunday May 0509:12 pmEagleFiler 1.9.14
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Apple's earbuds are $50 off and the current M3 iMac is $150 off at Amazon today, just in time for Mother's Day gift-giving.Amazon drops AirPods 2 to $79.99.Amazon's fresh AirPods price cut applies to AirPods 2 with a Lightning Charging Case, with the budget-friendly earbuds dropping to $79.99, which is the best price we've seen in 2024.AirPods for $79.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider06:42 pmSecurity Bite: Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove
Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most of the rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of reversing engineering, security researchers can map them to their common industry names. See what malware your Mac can remove below! 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. more…05:54 pmSave $300 on the Apple Studio Display
The Apple Studio Display is a premium monitor with lots of features to offer. Today, the Apple Studio Display with Standard Glass is down to just $1,299.97 from its original price of $1,700 on Amazon. Apple’s 27-inch display is one of the few in the market that has height and tilt adjustable options. The Studio […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:51 pmiPhone 18 Pro might have under-screen Face ID
Under-screen Face ID technology might be arriving for the iPhone 18 Pro in 2026. Ross Young of Display Supply Consultants recently posted on X that the roadmap for under-screen Face ID has been pushed to the iPhone 18 Pro. The original plan was to introduce the new identification system to the iPhone 17 Pro Max […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:47 pmAjax LLM arriving on iOS 18 Siri
Apple’s voice assistant Siri is expected to receive an AI-powered boost from the company’s Ajax LLM. Several system components are set to receive AI upgrades, with Siri, Safari, and Spotlight Search being the most notable ones. Rumors have begun springing up in regards to AI coming to the iOS 18, and generative AI arriving on […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:44 pmReport points to an Apple Vision Pro launch in Japan
A new report claims that Apple might be launching its mixed reality headset to Japan ‘very soon.’ Japanese website Macotakara pointed recently that Apple Vision Pro accessories are being listed on a local online reseller platform. Line Shopping is believed to be an official Apple website and launched a promotion that currently excluded Vision Pro […] The post appeared first on iLounge.