Apple's A16 Chips Now Being Manufactured in Arizona TSMC Plant
Apple's A16 chips are now being manufactured on American soil at TSMC's Arizona plant, according to Taiwan-based independent journalist Tim Culpan. The A16 chip, which debuted in the iPhone 14 Pro two years ago, is reportedly being produced in small but meaningful quantities at TSMC's Fab 21 facility in Arizona. The chips are said to be manufactured using the same 4nm N4P process employed in TSMC's Taiwan factories to ensure consistency in quality and performance. The move aligns with previous reports suggesting that TSMC's Arizona plant would begin producing advanced chips for Apple as early as 2024. The facility's production is expected to ramp up significantly when the second stage of its first phase is completed, with full-scale manufacturing projected for the first half of 2025. The choice to manufacture the A16 chip in Arizona is particularly notable, as it suggests Apple has enough belief in the new US facility to entrust it with one of its most advanced mobile processors, rather than opting for a less critical component. It's unclear which specific Apple devices will use these Arizona-made A16 chips, but they could potentially turn up in an upcoming iPad model or – more likely – the next-generation iPhone SE, given that rumors suggest the ‌iPhone SE‌ 4 will be based on the ‌iPhone 14‌, in which the A16 processor was first introduced. The development is a big step in realizing the goals of the $39 billion CHIPS and Science Act, a US federal statute signed into law by President Biden that aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. As TSMC continues to refine its processes at the Arizona facility, Cuplan says his sources indicate that A16 manufacturing yields could approach parity with those achieved in Taiwan in the coming months.Tags: TSMC, United StatesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Bricked iPhone 16 Can Be Restored Wirelessly Using Another iPhone
iOS 18 includes a new over-the-air recovery feature designed to revive bricked iPhone 16 devices using another iPhone or an iPad, according to a new report. Image credit: 9to5Mac As things stand, if you have a malfunctioning ‌iPhone 15 or earlier model, a Mac or PC needs to be used to restore the firmware, which is inconvenient as some people might not have the appropriate cable to hand or may no longer even use a computer. Apple has made efforts over the years to remove the need to operate iOS devices with computers. For example, it's already possible to use an iPhone to wirelessly restore an Apple Watch or an Apple TV. Now it looks like the same functionality is coming to new iPhone 16 models. 9to5Mac reports that it was able to simulate when an iPhone 16 enters Recovery Mode in iOS 18, which apparently allows users to simply place the iPhone 16 next to another iPhone or iPad to start an over-the-air firmware recovery. The other device downloads a new iOS firmware and transfers it to the bricked device, removing the need to connect it to a computer. While iOS 18 enables any compatible device to assist in restoring a non-functional iPhone, it appears that wireless restoration is currently limited to iPhone 16 models. Apple's latest devices apparently come equipped with a dedicated recovery partition, capable of managing the entire restoration process independently of the main iOS partition's status. Evidence that Apple has been working on an over-the-air recovery method for iPhones first appeared way back in iOS 13.4. Whether Apple intends to add the functionality to earlier iPhone models is unclear at this time. iOS 18 is available now, while the iPhone 16 series is set to launch on Friday, September 20.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 ProBuyer's Guide: iPhone 16 (Buy Now), iPhone 16 Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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End-to-End Encryption Coming for iPhone-to-Android RCS Messages
The GSM Association (GSMA), the organization responsible for developing the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard, announced on Tuesday that it is working to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages sent between Android and iPhone devices, though no specific timeline for the implementation has been provided. The news comes on the heels of Apple's recent adoption of RCS with the launch of iOS 18, which replaced SMS with ‌RCS‌ messaging for texts sent to Android users. While the update brings improvements such as high-resolution media sharing, read receipts, and typing indicators, it notably lacks end-to-end encryption. GSMA technical director Tom Van Pelt said that the next milestone for ‌RCS‌ Universal Profile is the "first deployment of standardized, interoperable messaging encryption between different computing platforms." This move aims to bridge a significant gap in cross-platform messaging security. Currently, not all ‌RCS‌ providers offer E2EE. Google Messages, which enabled E2EE by default for ‌RCS‌ conversations last year, is one of the exceptions. Apple's proprietary iMessage system also features E2EE, but this protection does not extend to ‌RCS‌ messages. The implementation of E2EE for cross-platform ‌RCS‌ messages would prevent third parties, such as messaging services or cell carriers, from viewing the content of texts. This added layer of security would also prevent state surveillance of citizens' ‌RCS‌ communications.Tag: RCSThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 18 Passwords App: All the New Features
With iOS 18, Apple introduced a standalone Passwords app that streamlines login and password management. You've been able to store password information on your Apple devices through iCloud Keychain for years, but accessing passwords was a little difficult because the data was tucked away in the Settings app. That's no longer the case, and in ‌iOS 18‌, it's much simpler to create and manage passwords for websites and more. This guide goes over everything you need to know about the ‌iOS 18‌ Passwords app, which is also available in iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia 15. Layout The Passwords app is installed automatically when upgrading to ‌iOS 18‌, ‌iPadOS 18‌, or ‌macOS Sequoia‌. The app has a simple layout with a search bar right at the top, so you can look up the information that you're looking for. If you've already used the ‌iCloud‌ Keychain feature, all of your saved logins and passwords are ready to go as soon as you authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. There are separate sections for passwords and logins (under All), Passkeys, two-factor authentication codes, Wi-Fi passwords, security warnings, and logins that have been deleted. You can tap in to any of the sections to see what's listed there, and tapping on an individual entry shows the login and password. Each entry has fields for site or app name, username, login, verification code, websites where the login is used, and notes. There's also a one-tap option for changing your password for any given entry. The layout of the Passwords app is similar to what you see in the Passwords section of the Settings app in ‌iOS 18‌. Adding Logins and Passwords To add a login or password to the Passwords app, it's as simple as tapping on the "+" button at the bottom of the main interface. The Passwords app populates a new entry with a password automatically, and you just need to add the website name and username, then copy the password and put it in the app, website, or service you're signing up for. Tapping on Save will save the information. If you want to add information to an existing entry, you can tap into the relevant section, such as All, search for the login you want to update, tap it, and then select the "Edit" option to get to the editing interface for adding notes, changing a password, or adding a verification code. Passwords and logins are added automatically to the Passwords app when you have ‌iCloud‌ Keychain enabled and you create a new login in Safari or in an app. Changing Passwords To change a Password, you just need to open up the Passwords app, search for the login you want to update, tap on Edit, and then tap on the "Change Password..." option. You can also browse through Passwords using the "All" section. Tapping on Change Password opens up the website associated with the login and password, but you will need to initiate the password change process on the site by logging into your account and finding the appropriate option for updating a password. Deleting Passwords To delete a password, go to the "All" section and browse until you find it, or search for a specific login. From the "All" overview, you can swipe from right to left to bring up a delete option. Just tap on delete to remove the password. You can also tap into any of your logins, choose Edit, and select Delete Password from there. To delete multiple logins, tap on the Select tool at the top right of the display (it looks like a list with a checkmark) and then tap any of the logins you want to delete. When you're done, tap on Delete again to delete them all. Passwords that you have deleted are stored in a Deleted folder in the Passwords app for 30 days before they're permanently deleted. You can tap into that folder and swipe to delete logins and passwords right away. Alternatively, you can use the select button at the top to delete multiple logins at one time. Authentication Codes The Passwords app can provide two-factor authentication codes for sites that make additional security options available. To add a two-factor authentication code, tap on the "Codes" section of the main Passwords interface. From there, tap on the "+" button. You can either scan a QR code with a camera, which is a common way two-factor authentication apps work, or enter a setup key. Once the code is stored in the Passwords app, you can open up the Codes section at any time to get a temporary code to log in to a site or app. Two-factor authentication codes also show up when you search for a password and login or browse through logins in the "All" section. Passkeys Websites have started transitioning from passwords to passkeys, and the Passwords app stores your passkeys as well as your logins and passwords. Passkeys are more secure than passwords, and they let you log into your accounts using ‌Face ID‌ or ‌Touch ID‌ authentication on an Apple device. Passkeys basically use a cryptographic key pair, with one public key stored on a server and a private key stored on your device. Private keys are not shared, they remain on-device only, and can't be sent to other people, protecting your accounts from phishing attempts. You can see your stored passkeys in the Passkeys section of the Passwords app, and you should swap over to Passkeys for every website that offers the feature. Password Sharing The Passwords app lets you set up and share select passwords with trusted contacts. You can create one or more groups of people that include family and friends, providing them with access to shared logins and passwords. Creating a group can be done by tapping on the folder on the left hand side of the main Passwords interface. Type in a name, and then select people to add. Note that anyone you add needs to be in your contacts list. From there, you can select logins and passwords that you want to share. Logins and passwords can be removed at any time, and all members of a group can contribute logins. The group creator can remove people from the group at any time. To share a password with someone in person, you can search for the login that you want to share and then use the Share Sheet to open up an AirDrop interface that will let you AirDrop the login and password information. The Share Sheet is only designed for this kind of in-person sharing. AutoFill If you have AutoFill enabled on your devices, your logins and passwords will be entered automatically when you visit a website in Safari that you have stored login information for. AutoFill will pop up an option for the appropriate login and password on any account login field in Safari or in an app. AutoFill works the same as it did when passwords were limited to the Settings app. Sorting In the "All" section of the Passwords app, you can tap on the icon that features two arrows to get to sorting options. Sorting options include Date Edited, Date Created, Website, or Title, and each of these can be displayed in a Descending or Ascending list by tapping on the desired option. Syncing Passwords are synced automatically between all of your Apple devices using ‌iCloud‌ Keychain. You just need to have the option turned on and you need to be logged in to your Apple ID on any device where you want to access your passwords. You can even get to your logins and passwords on a Windows PC because Apple is adding the Passwords app to iTunes for Windows. Security There is a dedicated Security section in the Passwords app, and it lets you know if you have a password that is reused, too weak, or has been compromised in a data leak. Warnings are accompanied by information letting you know that a password change is in order, and you can tap on the Change Password option to go to the website where you need to update your information. For any individual login, you'll also see information letting you know if your password is weak or strong. Importing Passwords Apple plans to provide a tool for importing passwords from other services like 1Password and LastPass, but as of now, this functionality has not been implemented. Read More For more on the new features that Apple is added in ‌iOS 18‌, we have a dedicated iOS 18 roundup.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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RCS in iOS 18: What You Need to Know About Apple's Android Messaging Overhaul
Apple adopted Rich Communication Services (RCS) with the launch of iOS 18, upgrading messaging standards for non-iMessage conversations. Apple's decision to adopt RCS came as a shock when it was first announced in November 2023 because Google had been aggressively pushing Apple to implement RCS for years, but Apple wouldn't budge. This guide explains everything that you need to know about RCS, including how it works, how to use it on Apple devices, why you might not see it, why Apple decided to adopt it now, and the benefits that you can expect from RCS now that support for the feature is live. RCS Explained Rich Communication Services, or RCS, is a communication protocol developed by the GSM Association and championed by Google. As a communication protocol, RCS is used by smartphone manufacturers and carriers to deliver text-based messages, images, and videos between devices. It's basically what now powers the text messages that you send to people with your iPhone and other Apple devices when iMessage is unavailable. RCS is a replacement for SMS (Short Messaging Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), both of which are used for data sharing over cellular networks. RCS combines the features of SMS and MMS, and adds additional functionality. Like SMS, it lets you to send texts to people who don't have iPhones for iMessage. RCS Features There are a number of benefits to RCS compared to the prior MMS and SMS features. Much of the improvement can be seen in ‌iPhone‌ to Android chats because for conversations between Apple device owners, iMessage continues to be the default. Support for higher resolution photos and videos. Support for larger file sizes and file sharing. Audio messages. Cross-platform emoji reactions for text messages. Real-time typing indicators. Read receipts. Ability to send messages over cellular or Wi-Fi (SMS is cellular only). There is no cost to send an RCS message over Wi-Fi. Improved group chats with option for adding and removing people, and giving chats a name. RCS vs SMS/MMS SMS or Short Messaging Service is supported by almost all mobile phones, and it is designed to allow you to send text messages from device to device. It is accompanied by the Mobile Messaging Service extension that supports photos, videos, and longer text messages. Both of these standards have been around for more than two decades and have fallen behind more modern chat apps in terms of features. RCS is essentially a modernized version of SMS/MMS that carriers and smart phone manufacturers started adopting right around a decade ago, but it has taken time for it to be supported and not all companies have added support, so the more universal (and more limited) SMS/MMS standards have stuck around too. Perhaps one of the biggest changes is the way that SMS/MMS and RCS work. SMS and MMS are carrier supported and require a cellular connection to function. RCS is supported by carriers, but RCS messages can be sent over a cellular or Wi-Fi connection, similar to iMessages, so there's no specific cellular connection requirement. RCS is in fact much more like WhatsApp, iMessage, Messenger, and similar chat apps, but baked into a smartphone's default text messaging app. It supports features that SMS/MMS do not, like typing indicators, emoji reactions, high-resolution images, file transfers, video calls, and calls and texts over Wi-Fi. RCS and iMessage RCS works alongside iMessage, and it does not replace iMessage. For ‌iPhone‌ to ‌iPhone‌ conversations and texts on any Apple device to another Apple device, iMessage is the default. If you turn off iMessage on your ‌iPhone‌, it will default to RCS on supported devices as that is the new text messaging standard for non-iMessage communications. iMessage will continue to function exactly as it does now with no change for communications between Apple device users. What RCS Means for iPhone Users If you have friends or family members that have an Android device, you'll see an improvement in some of the frustrations that come with cross-platform messaging. Group texts between Android and ‌iPhone‌ users will be less buggy, and there won't be the same limitations on photo and video size that can cause media not to send. The tapback reactions that you use on an ‌iPhone‌ have an emoji reaction equivalent on Android, so tapbacks won't be quite as confusing to your Android using friends. Read receipts and typing indicators are available for ‌iPhone‌ to Android communications and won't just be limited to ‌iPhone‌ to ‌iPhone‌ iMessages when RCS rolls out. In general, ‌iPhone‌ owners and those with other Apple devices don't need to think about RCS or worry about it. It's a change that's happening in the background with no user interaction required. Communication is not changing between iPhones, and between ‌iPhone‌ and Android users, messaging is about the same, but improved in terms of reliability. RCS and Android Text conversations with Android users are the primary way ‌iPhone‌ users experience RCS in iOS 18. RCS is only available when all participants in the conversation have a device and a carrier that support it, but that encompasses most Android users in the United States. All of the major U.S. carriers support RCS. If you're texting with someone on a carrier that does not support RCS, it will fall back to the old SMS/MMS standard. Android devices have had RCS for some time as Google and Samsung have supported it for several years and were pushing Apple to adopt it. Pre-RCS, sharing photos and videos with Android users could be tricky for an ‌iPhone‌ user, as sometimes photos and videos are too large or won't deliver. There were also often issues with group conversations between Android and ‌iPhone‌ users, both in terms of supported features and stability. Talking to an Android user should be less of a hassle thanks to RCS. Files and images should not fail to send, there are typing indicators, and read receipts are cross-platform. Green Bubbles vs. Blue Bubbles While it should now be less frustrating to communicate with "green bubble" people on an Apple device, chat bubble colors are not changing. iMessage conversations continue to be denoted with blue chat bubbles, and RCS messages continue to be green, the same as SMS/MMS messages. Note that SMS and MMS aren't going away. They'll continue to be available on networks that don't support RCS and in situations where RCS is unavailable. RCS requires all of the devices participating in a conversation to have support for the feature, and the network needs to support it too. So if you happen to message someone who uses a carrier that doesn't support RCS or who has RCS turned off, it uses SMS. A Note on Encryption Google's implementation of RCS for Google Messages supports end-to-end encryption on Android devices, but it is worth noting that Apple is adopting the RCS Universal Profile created by the GSM Association and not a version of RCS modified by Google. RCS messages from ‌iPhone‌ to Android users are NOT encrypted at the current time. iMessage to iMessage conversations are encrypted, but an iMessage to text message conversation is not. Apple is working with the GSM Association to improve RCS and to add encryption that will work for ‌iPhone‌ to Android conversations. RCS Worldwide Google, Samsung, and all U.S. carriers have adopted RCS, but in some countries, local carriers will need to add support before RCS between iPhones and other devices will be functional. If your carrier does not support RCS, you will not see it as an option on your ‌iPhone‌. Check your RCS settings by going to Settings > Apps > Messages > RCS Messaging. Make sure RCS Messaging is toggled on. If you can't turn it on or don't see it, your carrier may not support it and you will be limited to SMS. Apple has a list of carriers that support RCS on its website. RCS Features Not Yet Implemented There are some RCS capabilities that Apple has not yet added support for, as Google has pointed out on its RCS website. Apple may add these features at a later date. React to media with emoji. Reply directly to messages in group chats. End-to-end encryption. Why Is Apple Supporting RCS Now? Google has been practically begging Apple to implement support for RCS since 2022, launching a website, starting a social media campaign, filming ads, and setting up billboards all with the aim of convincing Apple to support the messaging standard. In September 2022, Tim Cook said that adopting RCS was not a priority for Apple. "I don't hear our users asking that we put a lot of energy into that at this point," he said. So what's changed? It isn't entirely clear, but regulatory issues have likely played a factor. Apple is facing scrutiny over App Store, iMessage, and other proprietary technologies in several countries around the world, so by adopting a universal messaging standard, Apple is showing a willingness to support device interoperability. In the European Union, legislators are developing laws that would require Apple to make changes to iMessage to make it available on other platforms so that iMessage users aren't locked in to Apple devices. With RCS, iMessage has fewer benefits that are unavailable cross-platform, and closer feature parity is available on ‌iPhone‌ and Android devices.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 18.1 Beta 4 Expands Phone Call Recording and Transcribing to Select Older iPhone Models
iOS 18.1 beta 4 expands phone call recording and transcribing to select older iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max at a minimum. We have seen social media commentary indicating that the feature is now available on the iPhone 12 and newer, but we have yet to confirm that claim. On compatible iPhone models, you can tap on an icon in the top-left corner of the Phone app during a call to start recording the audio. Upon doing so, an audible message informs all participants on the call that it is being recorded. The call's audio is saved to the Notes app, along with a transcription for those who prefer to read what was said. On models that support Apple Intelligence, including the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models, you can also get an AI-generated summary of a transcription. Aside from summaries, however, Apple Intelligence is not required for this feature. For now, phone call transcription will be available in the U.S., Australia, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, and South Korea, in various languages. As of iOS 18.1 beta 3, phone call recording and transcription was limited to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models, as earlier iOS 18.1 betas were limited to iPhone models that support Apple Intelligence. iOS 18.1 beta 4 is available for all models compatible with iOS 18, including the iPhone XS series and newer.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Pulls iPadOS 18 for M4 iPad Pro After Bricking Complaints
Apple stopped signing the iPadOS 18 update for the M4 iPad Pro models, which means the new software is no longer available to be downloaded and installed at the current time. The update appears to have been pulled following complaints from some ‌iPad Pro‌ owners, who found that the update bricked their devices. There are reports on Reddit from ‌iPad Pro‌ users who had an interruption in the installation process, leading to an iPad that refused to turn on. A total replacement was required for affected users. Not all M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ owners have had an issue installing the update, and it could be linked to installing the new iOS 17.7 update before installing iOS 18. Apple will make the software available again when the underlying problem has been addressed.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 18: How to Use Safari's New Highlights Feature
Safari in iOS 18 introduces a new feature called Highlights, which is designed to enhance your browsing experience by intelligently surfacing key information from webpages. The tool uses machine learning to identify and extract the most relevant details, and present them to you in an easily accessible format. Think of Highlights as a kind of smart assistant within Safari, saving you time and effort by eliminating the need to manually search through lengthy web content. Whether you're looking up a restaurant, researching a historical figure, or checking out a new movie, Highlights can often quickly provide the essential information you need. The feature is particularly useful for various types of content: For businesses and locations, it can display address details, operating hours, and quick access to directions. When browsing pages about people, it might show brief biographical information. For entertainment content, it can offer direct links to play songs or summarize reviews for movies and TV shows. Highlights aims to streamline your browsing by providing these bite-sized pieces of information right when you need them. Here's how to use the new feature in ‌iOS 18‌: Open Safari and navigate to a supported webpage. Look for a purple sparkle over the tool icon in the browser bar. This indicates Highlights are available. Tap the sparkle to open the Highlights window. Review the summarized information presented in the Highlights window, and interact with the information you need, such as tapping on directions or playback links. By keeping an eye out for the sparkle icon as you browse, you can take full advantage of this time-saving feature and quickly access the most pertinent information from websites. Note that Highlights is currently only available in the U.S. and only works for English websites. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Seeds Fourth Developer Betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 With Apple Intelligence
Apple today provided developers with the fourth betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 to continue testing Apple Intelligence features. The third betas come two weeks after Apple seeded the third iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1 betas. Apple has also seeded the first betas of upcoming watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1 updates to developers. The updates can be downloaded from the Settings app on a compatible device. Prior iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1 updates required a device that supports Apple Intelligence, but the updates are now available for all devices following the launch of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15. Note that Apple Intelligence features still require an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 on iOS, and a Mac or iPad with Apple silicon on ‌iPad‌ and Mac. Apple Intelligence includes Writing Tools that are available wherever text can be selected and edited, and it can be used for spell checking, fixing grammar, rewriting with a new tone, and summarizing text. Siri has a new design with a subtle glow around the display, and there is a Type to ‌Siri‌ feature so you don't have to speak to ‌Siri‌. ‌Siri‌ can follow along if you stumble over your words, and can maintain context between requests. Safari can summarize articles, and there's a new Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode. Smart replies are available in Messages and Mail, plus the Mail app surfaces time sensitive messages and puts them at the top of your inbox. Photos has a Memory Movie feature for creating slideshows based on text descriptions, and you can record, transcribe, and summarize phone calls. Transcription and summarization are also available for any audio recording. More on all of the features that are available in the betas right now can be found in our Apple Intelligence guide. Image Playground, Genmoji, and other new ‌Siri‌ features have not yet been implemented. Apple has split Apple Intelligence into a separate set of betas because these features are not available in the initial launch versions of ‌iOS 18‌, ‌iPadOS 18‌, and ‌macOS Sequoia‌. Apple Intelligence will be available to the public later in October after a developer testing period.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS SequoiaRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS SequoiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Talking With JPMorgan Chase About Potential Apple Card Partnership
Amid long-running reports that Apple and Goldman Sachs are working toward ending their Apple Card partnership, JPMorgan Chase is now in talks with Apple about taking over the credit card program, reports The Wall Street Journal. A deal could still be months away, according to the report, but talks have accelerated in recent weeks as the two sides negotiate details of a potential agreement. Chase is looking for certain concessions in order for a deal to be reached, including paying less than the $17 billion face value of outstanding balances of Apple Card holders and doing away with the synchronized ‌Apple Card‌ billing cycles that match the calendar months but have created customer service issues. Apple has also spoken with Synchrony Financial and Capital One about the ‌Apple Card‌ program, while Goldman Sachs spoke with American Express last year as the two current partners on ‌Apple Card‌ have been exploring how to end their partnership, but it appears Chase is the current leader.Tag: Apple CardThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Updates iWork Apps With iOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia Features
Apple today updated its iWork apps Keynote, Numbers, and Pages for the iPhone and iPad with some new features that require iOS 18 or watchOS 11. The latest versions of each app are rolling out on the App Store now for the iPhone and iPad. Apple's release notes for each update follow. Keynote: • Advance your slides hands-free with the double tap gesture on supported Apple Watch models. (Requires watchOS 11) • See HDR images and movies in greater dynamic range on supported devices. (Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18) • Squeeze Apple Pencil Pro to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors. • Use the new document browser to easily create a new presentation or find a recent one. (Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18) • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements. Numbers: • Squeeze Apple Pencil Pro to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors. • Use the new document browser to easily create a new spreadsheet or find a recent one. (Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18) • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements. Pages: • Squeeze Apple Pencil Pro to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors. • Use the new document browser to easily create a new document or find a recent one. (Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18) • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple also updated Keynote for the Mac with a few new features that require macOS Sequoia. • See HDR images and movies in greater dynamic range on supported displays. (Requires macOS Sequoia) • Play your slideshow during a FaceTime call or video conference to automatically start sharing your presentation window. (Requires macOS Sequoia) • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.Numbers and Pages for Mac only received bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple released iOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and other software updates on Monday.Tags: iWork, Keynote, Numbers, PagesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Says These tvOS 18 Features Aren't Coming Until Later This Year
Apple released tvOS 18 on Monday following over three months of beta testing, but not all of the new features for the Apple TV are available right away. In a press release, Apple said the following tvOS 18 features are coming later this year: 21:9 projector support Robot vacuum cleaner support in the Home app Some new Apple Originals screen savers, including one for Snoopy These features should be added in tvOS 18.1 or tvOS 18.2. What's in tvOS 18 now? Similar to Amazon's X-Ray feature for Prime Video, Apple has introduced an InSight feature that displays timely information about actors, characters, and music on the screen during Apple TV+ shows and movies. Subtitles now automatically appear when users mute a show or movie, when they skip back while watching, or when the language in a show or movie does not match the device's default language. For more, read our earlier coverage of the update, which is compatible with all Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Amazon Reveals Dates for October Prime Day With Early Deals Available Now
Amazon today announced its second Prime Day event of the year, called "Prime Big Deal Days" and running October 8-9. Amazon has been hosting two Prime Day events every year (typically in July and October) for a few years now, and the October event is always presented as your first access to the best discounts of the upcoming holiday season. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Shoppers can expect massive discounts on an array of products, including Apple devices. Some deals will last the entire run of the sale, but there will also be lightning deals that drop every 30 minutes and last for select periods, or until they sell out. EARLY DEALSAmazon Prime Big Deal Days To get in on these Prime Day deals, you will need to be an Amazon Prime member. If you aren't, you can join Prime to participate in this year's Prime Big Deal Days. Once your initial free trial is over, Prime membership will run for $14.99/month or $139/year. For students, that's $7.49/month or $69/year, with a six month free trial for new students. Amazon is already highlighting early Prime Big Deal Days savings that you can shop now, weeks ahead of the event. For now, this mainly includes Amazon devices like Kindles, Echo Dot, Fire TVs, and other Amazon branded products. Once the event kicks off, Amazon's website will be filled with lightning deals on everything from tech products to home appliances, clothing, toys, and much more. We'll be covering all of the best deals you can get throughout Prime Day, particularly on all of the Apple products that appear, so be sure to keep an eye on the MacRumors front page starting October 8. Prime Big Deal Days 2024 begins October 8 for Prime members in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and for the first time, Turkey. Prime members in Japan will be able to shop Prime Big Deal Days at some time later in October. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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First iPhone 16 Pro Unboxing Video Shared Online
The first iPhone 16 Pro unboxing video has been shared on Weibo (via AppleShrimpPro), revealing Apple's new packaging design for its latest flagship smartphone. With Apple keen to promote its environmental sustainability credentials, there hasn't been much to the unboxing experience with recent iPhone models, and that looks to be the case even more so this year. Assuming the packaging isn't region specific, Apple appears to have done away with the little booklet containing SIM card and other basic instructions. Also, like the iPad Pro and iPad Air models that were unveiled earlier this year, there are no Apple stickers included in the box. All you get is the iPhone 16 and a braided USB-C cable. It's not too surprising – Apple previously announced that it aimed to achieve plastic-free packaging by 2025. iPhone 16 Pro models have several new features, including larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays with thinner bezels, longer battery life, a new Camera Control button for quick access to camera functions, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, a faster A18 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 7 support, faster 5G, faster charging, and more. iPhone 16 Pro Unboxing pic.twitter.com/oiUtk5F928— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) September 16, 2024 Pre-orders for iPhone 16 models began at the end of last week, and shipping estimates for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max on Apple's online store in the U.S. have since slipped into October for many configurations. Many of the lower-end iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are delayed from between 7 days and 2-3 weeks after launch-day delivery on Friday, September 20.Related Roundup: iPhone 16 ProTag: ShrimpAppleProBuyer's Guide: iPhone 16 Pro (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Watch Series 10 Reviews: Solid Upgrade With an Unexpectedly 'Mind-Blowing' Feature
The first Apple Watch Series 10 reviews have been published by various media outlets and YouTube channels, ahead of the device launching on Friday. Key new features for the Apple Watch Series 10 include larger displays with 42mm and 46mm case sizes, a nearly 10% thinner design compared to the Apple Watch Series 9, a new Jet Black polished aluminum case option, faster charging, the ability to play audio through the built-in speaker, voice isolation for phone calls, Depth and Tides apps for water activities, and more. In addition, watchOS 11 adds a new sleep apnea detection feature on the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Reviews The Verge's Victoria Song on the Series 10's larger displays: Normally, I rail against the trend toward larger watches, but the Series 10’s display is worth every millimeter. […] I haven’t missed the Ultra’s display at all. The Series 10 is about half the weight, and at 9.7mm thick, it’s about 30 percent thinner than the Ultra too. It fits easily under jacket cuffs, doesn’t catch on the straps at my Pilates class, and doesn’t slide up and down my arm when I run. Plus, the on-screen buttons are also slightly larger. […] Also unexpected: I love the wide-angle OLED. I can see the time from just about every angle. Sleep apnea detection has only been available for a short time, so reviewers said they have not been able to test it thoroughly yet. The feature is now available in more than 150 countries and regions on ‌watchOS 11‌, which was widely released yesterday. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in which a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts while they sleep. The detection feature uses the Apple Watch's accelerometer to "monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns," according to Apple. If these disturbances occur frequently over multiple nights, they may be associated with sleep apnea, according to Apple. Forbes' David Phelan on the Series 10's thinner design and Jet Black finish: On the wrist, the 46mm Series 10 feels way more discreet than the Ultra 2, not to mention more effortlessly dressy and chic. And I speak as someone who loves the Ultra. And you can certainly feel the difference in weight. The 46mm Series 10 weighs 42g or less, depending on the metal finish you choose. The Ultra 2 weighs 62g. Part of that chic quality is down to Apple going big on shiny this year. The aluminum finish is, Apple says, polished using nano-particles before undergoing a 30-step anodization process. The Jet Black color is very attractive, reminiscent of the same color on the iPhone 7 from 2016. CNET's Lexy Savvides on the Series 10's ability to play audio through the speaker: I did my own highly unscientific test to see how annoying it would be to play a heavy rock track at full volume on the watch speaker. In a quiet indoor environment, my colleague Faith Chihil could hear the speaker from about 20 feet away. Outside with street noise, she had to be standing right next to me to hear anything. In short, it's nowhere near as loud as the maximum volume from a phone speaker. I measured the Apple Watch Series 10's maximum volume with the Noise app on an Apple Watch Ultra 2, and it hit around 92dB with that heavy rock track. But most other songs I played were in the region of 80 to 87dB. Savvides said voice isolation for phone calls is "mind-blowingly good": The Apple Watch Series 10 voice isolation is mind-blowingly good […] Naturally, I wanted to test this in the noisiest environment I could think of, so I headed to Lion Dance Me in San Francisco and called my colleague Lisa Eadicicco. If you've ever heard a dragon dance during events like Lunar New Year celebrations, you'll know the drums can be incredibly loud. It felt like my ears were being blown out in real time, but the voice isolation was so good on the Series 10, it made the drums sound like they were a block away. Lisa could hear me clearly, even though I felt like I was shouting into the watch. CNBC's Todd Haselton on faster charging:The charging is great. The Series 10 has new coils under the back glass that charge it to 80% in 30 minutes. I could get plenty of juice for the day ahead by plugging it in while reading a book or taking a shower. Videos Related Roundup: Apple Watch 10Tag: ReviewsBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Using the New iPhone Charging Limit Options in iOS 18
Apple has introduced expanded charging limit options for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models in iOS 18, offering users more control over their device's battery health. This feature, which previously capped charging at 80%, now includes new 85%, 90%, and 95% options. The system Apple has applied aims to improve battery longevity by reducing the time your iPhone spends fully charged. Apple says the feature can be particularly beneficial for users who frequently keep their devices plugged in for extended periods. Here's how to use these new settings to potentially extend your ‌iPhone‌'s battery lifespan. Open the Settings app on your ‌iPhone‌. Tap Battery. Select Charging. Choose your preferred charging limit from the available options: 80%, 85%, 90%, and 95%. When deciding on a charging limit, consider your daily usage patterns. If you often have access to charging throughout the day, a lower limit like 80% or 85% might suffice. For those who need more battery life between charges, the 90% or 95% options could be more suitable. Remember, you can always adjust these settings as your needs change. If you're planning a long day away from power sources, you might temporarily disable the limit to get a full charge. Charging Recommendations In addition, ‌iOS 18‌ takes this feature a step further by proactively recommending a specific charging limit based on your usage habits. If you have an ‌iPhone 15‌ or ‌iPhone 16‌, expect to receive a notification after a while suggesting an optimal charging limit for your device. The recommendation will also appear in the Settings app under Battery → Charging. It's worth noting that this ‌iOS 18‌ feature remains exclusive to the ‌iPhone 15‌ lineup and the upcoming ‌iPhone 16‌ lineup. Users of iPhone 14 Pro or older models will not find these options in their settings.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 ProBuyer's Guide: iPhone 16 (Buy Now), iPhone 16 Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Here Are the macOS Sequoia Features Intel Macs Don't Support
When Apple released macOS Monterey in 2021, some key features required a Mac with Apple silicon. The same scenario played out with macOS Ventura in 2022, and then again the following year with the release of macOS Sonoma. With macOS Sequoia now released, there are again new features that aren't available to Intel Mac owners. Apple says that macOS Sequoia is compatible with the same Macs as macOS Sonoma other than the 2018 and 2019 MacBook Air, but Apple's fine print reveals that certain new features won't work on Intel machines that are otherwise compatible with macOS Sequoia. If you're still on an Intel Mac, here's what you won't have access to. Apple Intelligence Apple Intelligence, a deeply integrated, personalized AI feature set for Apple devices that uses cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience, won't be available on Intel Macs. Apple says the advanced features require its M1 chip or later, so if your Mac was released before November 2020, you're out of luck. Apple is expected to begin adding Apple Intelligence features to macOS Sequoia in a macOS 15.1 update that should arrive sometime in October. Live Audio Transcription Live audio transcription lets you record audio sessions within notes in Apple Notes, and generate live audio transcriptions that can be searched through or combined with other documents, checklists, or documents. According to Apple, support for live audio transcription in the Notes app is limited to machines powered by Apple silicon. What Else? Surprisingly, nothing! Apple is not withholding any other new features in macOS Sequoia, meaning users with supported Intel Macs will be able to enjoy things like the ability to schedule messages to send later, Reminder integration with Calendars, a new standalone Passwords app, window tiling, and more. Even Apple's latest continuity feature, iPhone Mirroring, works on Intel-based Mac computers that have a T2 Security Chip. For all the details, be sure to check out our macOS 15 roundup.Related Roundup: macOS SequoiaRelated Forum: macOS SequoiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Setapp Mobile Launches in Open Beta as Alternative App Store in EU
Ukraine-based developer MacPaw has announced the open beta release of Setapp Mobile, its alternative app store for iOS devices in the European Union. This launch comes in the wake of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which mandates support for third-party app marketplaces on iOS in the EU. Setapp Mobile, which has been in closed beta testing for several months, is now available to all EU users running iOS 17.4 or later. The platform offers a curated selection of over 50 apps across various categories, including productivity, finance, creativity, and utilities. Unlike traditional app stores, Setapp Mobile operates on a subscription model, where users can access all available apps for a monthly fee of €9.49, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. The subscription price includes access to Setapp's existing Mac-based service, which has gained popularity for its all-in-one app access approach. The app lineup includes both MacPaw's own offerings and those from third-party developers. Notable apps available at launch include CleanMyPhone, ClearVPN, Riveo video editor, and MonAI, among others, although it's worth noting that several of these apps are free to download on the App Store. Speaking to TechCrunch, Yaroslav Stepanenko, director of marketing at MacPaw, emphasized the company's focus on user experience and app curation. "We think there is demand for the alternative app store, so we decided to launch it and tune our business model based on the feedback from users," Stepanenko said. MacPaw is not alone in trying its hand in the EU market for alternative app stores. Aptoide, a veteran third-party store from the Android ecosystem, recently introduced a dedicated game store for iOS. There's also AltStore PAL, featuring the game emulator Delta and various Patreon-supported apps. These alternative app marketplaces, as Apple calls them, represent a new frontier for app distribution on iOS, but they also faces challenges, such as navigating Apple's controversial Core Technology Fee and competing with its established ‌App Store‌ ecosystem.Tags: European Union, SetappThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 18 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide
During the iOS 18 beta testing process that took place from June to September, we here at MacRumors put together a series of in-depth feature guides and how tos that walk you through all of the new features in the latest update. This comprehensive guide includes all of our coverage, and it is a great resource for iPhone and iPad users who haven't had a chance to test out ‌iOS 18‌ and those who might not remember all of the new features. Everything is organized by app or feature to make it easy to find what you're looking for, and we'll be adding to it over time as we publish new guides and how tos. Home Screen Updates Apple overhauled the Home Screen, introducing new options for personalization and customization. You can put icons where you want, change their size, change colors, and even hide apps. Every new feature for the iOS 18 Home Screen and Lock Screen How to Lock and Hide iPhone Apps How to Hide App Names on Your iPhone Home Screen Arrange Icons Around Your iPhone Wallpaper Switch Out Camera and Flashlight Buttons on Your Lock Screen Make Your iPhone Home Screen Icons Dark Add a Tint to Your iPhone Home Screen Icons Control Center The Control Center can be rearranged to put your most used controls front and center, plus you can set up multiple pages for improved organization. Third-party app developers can create Control Center controls for the first time, and as part of the Control Center tweaks, you can swap out the Flashlight and Camera icons on the Lock Screen with other quick access buttons. 10+ Changes to the iOS 18 Control Center How to Reorder, Resize, and Remove Buttons in Control Center How to Use the Controls Gallery to Customize Control Center How to Add Multiple Pages to Control Center Passwords App Apple added a dedicated Passwords app in ‌iOS 18‌, where logins and passwords stored in iCloud Keychain can be accessed. It's essentially the Passwords section that used to be located in the Settings app, but in a dedicated app that makes it easier to find your stored login information. iOS 18 Passwords App: All the Features How to Share Wi-Fi Passwords With a QR Code Safari Safari adds a Highlights feature that surfaces the information you most want to know on a website, such as driving directions and hours. Every iOS 18 Safari Feature How to Use the Redesigned Reader Mode in Safari How to Get Rid of Website Distractions in Safari Messages The ‌iOS 18‌ Messages app has a long list of new features, from Send Later for scheduling messages to support for using any emoji when you send a Tapback response. There's RCS support that improves texts with Android users, and support for sending messages via satellite when you don't have a Wi-Fi or Cellular connection. Everything new in the iOS 18 Messages App How to Schedule Messages to Send Later How to Use Emoji as Tapback Reactions in Messages How to Use New Text Effects in Messages How to Use the New Text Formatting Options in Messages Perform Calculations and Conversions in Messages Phone You can record, transcribe, and summarize phone calls for the first time (with consent from everyone on the line), plus there are some other useful changes in Apple's Phone app. Five New Features in the iOS 18 Phone App Photos Apple redesigned the Photos app and gave it a unified design that gets rid of all of the navigation tabs. There's a new focus on Collections, plus improved search, new utility albums, and more. iOS 18 Photos App: All the New Features and Design Updates Navigating the Redesigned Photos App in iOS 18 How to Customize and Reorder the Photos App Interface in iOS 18 Notes Along with the aforementioned Math Notes feature, the Notes app has support for transcribing and summarizing any audio recording (Apple Intelligence required for that last part), and there are several other quality of life improvements worth checking out. iOS 18 Notes App: All the New Features How to Record Audio With Transcripts in Apple Notes Calculator Apple overhauled the Calculator app in ‌iOS 18‌, adding a new Math Notes feature that's useful for solving equations and making conversions in Notes, the Calculator app itself, and across the operating system. There are also a few other notable changes. iOS 18: All the New Calculator App Features Maps Maps on the ‌iPhone‌ has support for detailed topographic maps, including maps that cover all of the U.S. national parks, plus support for custom routes. iOS 18: What's New With the Maps App Using the New 'Search Here' Feature in Apple Maps Camera There are some minor new features in the Camera app, the most notable of which is an option to continue having music playing while recording video. What's New With the Camera App in iOS 18 AirPods Pro If you have the AirPods Pro 2, you're in luck because there are a handful of new ‌AirPods Pro‌ features in ‌iOS 18‌ like head gestures for controlling Siri. Six New Features iOS 18 Brings to the AirPods Pro Accessibility Every iOS update adds new Accessibility options, and iOS 18 is no exception. There's an Eye Tracking feature for navigating with just your eyes, a Motion Sickness reduction tool, and Vocal Shortcuts that let you change the wake word for activating ‌Siri‌. You can also set up all kinds of special phrases that can activate ‌iPhone‌ features. Prevent Motion Sickness With Vehicle Motion Cues Read More We have a complete overview of all of the new features in ‌iOS 18‌ in one handy place in our iOS 18 roundup, which is also well worth checking out for all of the little details that didn't make it into our guides and how tos. Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Third-Party Apps Updated With iOS 18 Features
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 add several new features for third-party apps, such as the option to create Control Center shortcuts that can be used in the Control Center, added to the Lock Screen, or activated with the Action Button. We've rounded up a list of third-party apps that have added support for ‌iOS 18‌ features. Halide Popular camera app Halide can be accessed and launched from the Lock Screen, just like Apple's Camera app. You can even take images using Halide while the iPhone is locked. Halide can be added to Control Center, and it supports Dark Mode and Tinted icons. CARROT Weather Carrot Weather supports Control Center widgets. You can add shortcuts to Control Center to launch the app to the Weather or Maps tab, plus there is support for dark and tinted app icons on the Home Screen with more than 50 alternate app icons to choose from. On the Apple Watch, CARROT Weather now supports Live Activities so you can monitor when rain will start or stop right from your wrist. Also new is a history section that lets you see the temperature and precipitation data for the past 30 days. Things To-do app Things has two new controls for both the Control Center and the Lock Screen. You can create a new to-do or jump into a list. Things also supports dark and tinted app icons and widgets. The new update lays the groundwork for Apple Intelligence, adding support for four actions when talking to Siri and integrating Writing Tools into the app. Obscura Camera app Obscura supports the new Lock Screen camera extension, so it can be accessed from the Lock Screen in place of Apple's default Camera app. Tripsy Travel app Tripsy has an updated design and integration with several ‌iOS 18‌ features. There are Control Center widgets that open a list or your next trip, as well as support for ‌Dark Mode‌ and color tinted icons. The app also supports new MapKit categories on points of interest. Waterllama Water tracking app Waterllama supports Control Center widgets, but with a twist. The icons are animated, and make it simple to log liquid consumption. Weather Up Weather Up, known for its interactive widgets, now supports tinted widgets and light, dark, and tinted ‌Home Screen‌ icons, all of which feature unique designs. You can use this link to try Weather Up for 7 days without agreeing to an auto-renewing subscription. Karo Karo, a new app for assigning tasks to people, now offers Control Center and Lock Screen widgets, along with on-device translation in the app and app intents that work with Spotlight and Apple Intelligence. There are also new ‌Dark Mode‌ and tinted app icons. Crouton Recipe management app Crouton supports several ‌iOS 18‌ features including translations for recipes and ‌Dark Mode‌ and tinted icons. On Apple Watch, Live Activities can be used for tracking timers and more, plus there's an option to move through recipe steps with Double Tap. Focus Productivity app Focus supports Control Center widgets, customizable app icons, and App Shortcuts. The watchOS 11 version of the app supports Live Activities, Interactive Widgets, and Double Tap gestures. Slopes Winter sports app Slopes has been redesigned for ‌iOS 18‌ with a new focus on interactive maps and personal activity stats. Apple Intelligence support is included, and there are new ‌Siri‌ Shortcuts for controlling recording via voice or Control Center, along with support for ‌Dark Mode‌ and tinted icons. On Apple Watch, Slopes supports Smart Stack interactive widgets and Double Tap gestures. More Apps with Control Center Integration Todoist Mercury Weather Yoink Access Book Tracker Please Don't Rain Peak 4 Capture MusicHarbor Saturn for Mastodon MeterStats Mango Baby Lion's Eye for MTG TV Remote GameBuddy Bills to Budget NowPlaying Zenitizer Apps With Dark Mode and Tinted Icon Support Mango Baby Games Liftin' Please Don't Rain Book Tracker Peak 4 Winston CardPointers 6 GameBuddy MusicHarbor Capture EmailMe Control Mark Mercury Weather 24me Zenitizer Apps With Apple Watch Live Activities Liftin' Mango Baby TV Remote CardPointers 6 NowPlaying Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Watch's Sleep Apnea Detection Feature Now Available in More Than 150 Countries
Apple released watchOS 11 today following months of beta testing. A key new health-related feature included in the software update is sleep apnea detection, which is available starting today on the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in more than 150 countries and regions, according to Apple. The list of countries includes the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and many others, with a full list available on Apple's website. A few English-speaking countries where the feature is not yet available are Australia and Canada, as Apple is still seeking regulatory clearance for the feature in some regions. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in which a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts while they sleep. The detection feature uses the Apple Watch's accelerometer to "monitor small movements at the wrist that are associated with interruptions in normal respiratory patterns," according to Apple. If these disturbances occur frequently over multiple nights, they may be associated with sleep apnea, according to Apple. Apple Watch users can view their nightly Breathing Disturbances in the Health app on the iPhone, with disturbances classified as "elevated" or "not elevated." Apple says the feature was developed using "advanced machine learning" and an "extensive data set of clinical-grade sleep apnea tests," and then validated in a "clinical study." Apple's fine print says the feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older who have not already been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Apple recently received FDA clearance for the feature in the U.S., and the company shared a document describing the development and validation of the feature. The new Apple Watch Series 10 launches on Friday, while the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were released last year.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 10, Apple Watch Ultra 2Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Buy Now), Apple Watch Ultra (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Just Install iOS 18? Here Are 10 Things to Do First
The long-awaited iOS 18 update is now available for everyone to download, and there are hundreds of new features and changes for you to learn about. Some of the additions require a little bit of setup to get up and running, so we've created this guide that walks you through the features you should check out first after updating to ‌iOS 18‌. Set Up Your Home Screen The Home Screen has several design changes that allow for more customization and personalization. You can put icons where you want, change their size and change their colors. Get started by moving your icons and adding spaces around wallpapers if you like. You can have spaces around icons and widgets, creating unique looks. There's still a grid system so an icon can't go just anywhere, but it can go anywhere on the grid, with empty spaces permitted. After you've rearranged icons, long press on the ‌Home Screen‌, tap Edit, and then choose Customize. From this interface, you can make app icons bigger by removing the app names, toggle on Dark Mode icons, or even change the tint of icons to match your wallpaper. You'll want to take a look at our full Home Screen guide to get details on everything you can do. Set Up Control Center The Control Center interface is much more customizable, and you can reorder your controls, put them on different pages, and even access them from the Lock Screen and Action Button. There's a whole Controls Gallery, complete with support for controls for third-party apps. To set up your Control Center, swipe down from the upper right corner of your iPhone and long press on any empty space until the grid shows up, or tap on the "+" button at the upper left of the display. From there, grab an icon and move it to where you want it to be. You can move it on the same page, or drag it to a new page. Like the ‌Home Screen‌, you can have empty spaces. You can have a different page for related controls like music and home, or mix them all up. Drag on the corner of an icon to change its size. In this same editing interface, tap on "Add a Control" to get to the Controls Gallery, where you'll see all your Control Center options organized by category. If you want a few other tips and tricks on using the new Control Center, check out our guide. Hide and Lock Apps If you have to hand over your unlocked ‌iPhone‌ to a partner, child, or friend, you can now do so knowing that apps can be locked and hidden, requiring Face ID to access. To lock or hide an app on the ‌Home Screen‌, long press on the app icon, tap "Require ‌Face ID‌," and then choose either Require ‌Face ID‌ or Hide and Require ‌Face ID‌. Adding the Require ‌Face ID‌ option only locks an app and you'll need to enter a passcode or scan your face when trying to open it. Opting in to hiding an app as well removes it from the Lock Screen and all other places on the ‌iPhone‌, and it will only be accessible from a locked Hidden Apps folder in the App Library. How to Lock and Hide iPhone Apps Change Your Lock Screen Buttons You know the Camera and Flashlight icons that have been on the Lock Screen forever? You can now swap them out or even remove them. From the Lock Screen, long press, tap on Customize, select Lock Screen, and then tap the "-" buttons on the Camera and Flashlight to remove them. You can stop there, or tap on the "+" button to add other Control Center buttons, like turning on ‌Dark Mode‌ or starting a Voice Memo. You can even add third-party controls here. Organize the Photos App There are no more tabs in the Photos app because Apple introduced a new unified design. To get to different sections like Memories and albums, you just scroll down in the app. The ‌Photos‌ app is now organized into "Collections," and you can customize which collections you see and where they're located in the ‌Photos‌ app interface. To organize your collections, scroll down to the bottom of the ‌Photos‌ app, and tap on Customize and Reorder. You can also pin content that you want to add to Collections. Scroll down to Pinned Collections and tap on "Modify" to make changes. The new ‌Photos‌ app can take some getting used to, so if you need more instruction, we have a Photos guide that walks through all of the changes. Check Out the Passwords App Apple added a new Passwords app to the ‌iPhone‌, iPad, and Mac to make it easier to get to your stored iCloud Keychain logins and passwords. It basically offers the same functionality as the Passwords section of the Settings app, but it's been moved into a separate app. Passwords are automatically added to the app when you save a login or password when logging into a website, and it will already feature all of your logins and passwords if you use ‌iCloud‌ Keychain. There are warnings for weak passwords, reused passwords, and compromised passwords, along with support for passkeys and sharing passwords. Get more info on the Passwords app in our dedicated guide. Try Safari Distraction Control Distraction Control is a new Safari feature that cuts down on distracting elements on webpages like sign-in windows, cookie preference popups, GDPR notices, and newsletter signup banners. It cannot be used to remove ads, but it can block a lot of annoyances. To use it, navigate to any webpage. Go to the Page Menu and select Hide Distracting Items. From there, tap on any element on the page that you want to hide. You can hide anything that's static. To unhide something, just go back to the Page Menu and tap Show Hidden Items. Note: If you don't see the Hide Distracting Items option, tap on the three dots at the bottom of the menu then tap Edit to add it to the Page Menu. There are other neat new additions in Safari like the Highlights feature for pulling up what you want to see first from a website, so for a deeper overview of the new Safari features, check out our Safari 18 guide. Test Out Math Notes ‌iOS 18‌ has an interesting integration between the Calculator app and the Notes app called Math Notes. Math Notes solves equations automatically, so you can do things like add up your monthly budget, calculate what people owe you for a group trip, or split a restaurant bill. You can use Math Notes in the Notes app or in the Math Notes section of the Calculator app, plus it also works in apps like Messages. Any equation that you type in is automatically solved when you add an equals sign, and you can even use variables. If you write dinner = $42, movies = $24, and dessert = $18 in the Notes app or in the Math Notes section of Calculator, you can then type in dinner + movies + dessert and add an equals sign to get the total. Variables can be used in equations and graphs (with a relevant equation) and adjusted later to change the results. Math Notes supports unit conversions too, and it can solve all of the same functions as the scientific calculator. Schedule a Message Send Later is new in ‌iOS 18‌, and you can use it to schedule a text up to two weeks in advance of when it's sent. If you know someone's birthday is coming up, for example, you can schedule a happy birthday text ahead of time so it's ready to go. You can use Send Later in a conversation with any other iMessage user, and it works for both individual and group chats. To use it, open up a conversation, tap on the "+" button, tap on More, and then choose Send Later. From there, type your message and then tap the blue bubble that defaults to Tomorrow 9:00 a.m. to use the slider to change the date and time. Tap the blue arrow to schedule your completed message. You'll see the scheduled messages that you've created at the bottom of the conversation. If you want to change or delete something you've scheduled, just tap on the "Edit" button. There are a bunch of changes in Messages that you won't want to miss, so make sure to check out our full Messages guide if you're interested. Use iPhone Mirroring ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring is a new iOS 18 feature that works when you also have a Mac running macOS Sequoia. There's a new ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring app on the Mac, and if you click it, you can access your ‌iPhone‌ from your Mac. You'll need to authenticate the first time you use it, but from there, you can opt in to have it access your ‌iPhone‌ automatically when you use the ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring app on your Mac. You can use ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring even with your ‌iPhone‌ locked and tucked away, or positioned in StandBy mode. ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring lets you access all of the apps and content on your ‌iPhone‌ from your Mac, including your ‌iPhone‌ notifications. Later, Apple even plans to let you drag and drop files from your ‌iPhone‌ to your Mac and vice versa with ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring, but that's not implemented yet. Note that you need to start ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring from your Mac's ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring app, and it can't be initiated from the ‌iPhone‌. A Note About Apple Intelligence At WWDC, Apple introduced a new set of Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, Genmoji, and Image Playground. Apple Intelligence is not in the launch version of ‌iOS 18‌. The first Apple Intelligence features will come in the iOS 18.1 beta that Apple is testing. iOS 18.1 includes Writing Tools, Siri's new design, Smart Replies in Messages and Mail, Memory Maker and Clean Up in ‌Photos‌, and new ways for minimizing distractions with focus modes and notification summaries. It will take Apple until next year to fully roll out the Apple Intelligence features that it showed off at WWDC, but you'll get to try some of them when iOS 18.1 launches. We expect to see iOS 18.1 debut in October. Read More About iOS 18 For more on the new features that have been introduced in ‌iOS 18‌, we have a comprehensive iOS 18 roundup.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Leaks New Mac Mini With 5 USB-C Ports
Apple has seemingly leaked the rumored next-generation Mac mini with five USB-C ports, according to a code change within Apple software that was discovered today by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The code refers to an unreleased Mac mini model with an Apple silicon chip and five ports, which lines up with a previous report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman that said the next Mac mini will be equipped with five USB-C ports. Similar to the Mac Studio, Gurman said two of the ports will be located on the front of the new Mac mini. Technically speaking, at least some of these ports will likely be Thunderbolt 4 ports, which use the USB-C connector design. The exact string is "Apple silicon Mac mini (5 Port)." Gurman expects the Mac mini to receive its first major redesign since 2010 this year. He said the new model will be nearly as small as an Apple TV, feature M4 and M4 Pro chip options, and lack the USB-A ports included on previous models. The current Mac mini was released in January 2023 and has four Thunderbolt 4 ports and two USB-A ports, along with an HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet port, and a headphone jack. The next Mac mini is rumored to be announced at Apple's next event in October, alongside some other M4 Macs and a new iPad mini. Our image above is merely a mockup of what a smaller Mac mini might look like.Related Roundup: Mac miniBuyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Mac miniThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 18 Now Offers Financing via Affirm After 'Apple Pay Later' Discontinued
In June, Apple discontinued its year-old buy-now, pay-later service called Apple Pay Later, which let qualifying customers split a purchase made with Apple Pay into four equal payments over six weeks, with no interest or fees. Instead, Apple said customers in the U.S. would be able to apply for loans from buy-now, pay-later company Affirm when they check out with Apple Pay, starting with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Alongside the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 today, Affirm has officially announced its financing partnership with Apple and shared more details. Starting today, qualifying Apple Pay users in the U.S. can use Affirm to split eligible purchases into biweekly or monthly payments "for as low as 0% APR," according to the press release. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 users can select "Other Cards & Pay Later Options" when checking out with Apple Pay, choose Affirm, and complete an eligibility check with no credit score impact. Approved customers can then choose a payment plan. Via: 9to5MacRelated Roundups: Apple Pay, iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tag: AffirmRelated Forums: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+, iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Music Adds Playlists for iOS 18's New 'Music Haptics' Feature
As previously announced, iOS 18 includes a new accessibility feature called Music Haptics. When this feature is turned on, the iPhone's Taptic Engine will tap and vibrate to match the audio of a song playing in Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, Shazam, and supported third-party apps when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network. Apple says that Music Haptics provides a new way for anyone to experience music on the iPhone, including listeners who are deaf or hard of hearing. Apple first announced Music Haptics when it previewed iOS 18's new accessibility features in May, and the feature is now available globally with iOS 18's release today. Starting today, Apple Music has a new section dedicated to Music Haptics, with new playlists available called Haptics Beats, Haptics Bass, Haptics Vibrations, and Haptics Hits. Music Haptics is supported on the iPhone 12 series and later, excluding the third-generation iPhone SE, on iOS 18 and later. The feature can be turned on in the Settings app under Accessibility → Music Haptics.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tag: Apple MusicRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Get a free taste of the railroads as Sid Meier’s Railroads goes try-before-you-buy
I miss demo discs, the ones you got for PlayStation from the magazines. There was one that had a fighting game called Destrega on it, I played that one to death. Demos are incredible things that should be around more, and Feral Interactive clearly agree since Sid Meier’s Railroads is available in try-before-you-buy form. [Read more]

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Delve back into the Sanctum of Rebirth to battle the curse of Amascut in Runescape
I don’t know about you, but I am all for a big, interconnected tree of lore in games or series. The MCU, the fabulous marathon that is The Legend of Heroes, and the long-running MMO Runescape. The Ode of the Devourer quest has released and is the continuation of the main story. [Read more]

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macOS Sequoia is available today
macOS Sequoia, the latest version of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, is available today as a free software update for Mac.

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iPadOS 18 is now available, taking iPad to the next level
iPadOS 18 makes the iPad experience more versatile and intelligent than ever, and is available today as a free software update.

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visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro is available today
visionOS 2 is available today, bringing new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro users around the world.

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tvOS 18 is now available
Updates across Apple’s Home products are available today, introducing new cinematic experiences and bringing even more convenience to the home.

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Apple Maps introduces new ways to explore the world
With the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 today, Apple Maps introduces new features to help users explore.

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TouchArcade is Shutting Down
This is a post that I’ve known was coming for quite some time, but that doesn’t make it any easier … Continue reading ""

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Andrew Hulshult 2024 Interview: DOOM IDKFA, Blood Swamps, DUSK, Iron Lung, AMID EVIL, Music, Guitars, Cold Brew Coffee, and More
When I first wrote about boomer shooters last year on Steam Deck and also on Switch, aside from New Blood … Continue reading ""

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HoYoverse is gearing up for the next Music and Art Festival for Genshin Impact
We all know that the audio and visual aspects are just so incredibly vital in making a good game, but sometimes beyond an, “Oh this looks or sounds nice,” it feels these parts are overlooked in favour of pure gameplay. It's because of this that it's so lovely when Hoyoverse highlights these aspects, such as with Genshin Impacts festivals. [Read more]

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‘Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince’ iOS Review – Much Better Than Switch, but Lacking in Two Ways
Back in December, I reviewed Square Enix’s monster collecting RPG Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on Switch. I loved … Continue reading ""

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Season 3 of Monster Hunter Now brings with it a new weapon and a series staple mechanic
Since release, Monster Hunter Now has just been hammering through the updates, with each proving pretty solid, to be fair to Niantic. Season 3: Curse of the Wandering Flames has now launched, bringing with it a weapon, mechanics, and a heap of foes to face. [Read more]

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Sukeban Games 2024 Interview: Christopher Ortiz AKA kiririn51 Talks .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND, Inspirations, Fan Reactions, VA-11 Hall-A, The Silver Case, and Much More
Over the years, I’ve been able to interview some of my favorite developers ever including a few I never though … Continue reading ""

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Sukeban Games 2024 Interview: Christopher Ortiz AKA kiririn51 Talks .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND, Inspirations, Fan Reactions, VA-11 Hall-A, The Silver Case, and Much More
Over the years, I’ve been able to interview some of my favorite developers ever including a few I never though … Continue reading ""

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Sukeban Games 2024 Interview: Christopher Ortiz AKA kiririn51 Talks .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND, Inspirations, Fan Reactions, VA-11 Hall-A, The Silver Case, and Much More
Over the years, I’ve been able to interview some of my favorite developers ever including a few I never though … Continue reading ""

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Sukeban Games 2024 Interview: Christopher Ortiz AKA kiririn51 Talks .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND, Inspirations, Fan Reactions, VA-11 Hall-A, The Silver Case, and Much More
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Take to the seas in a brand new piratey way in Uncharted Waters Origin
Uncharted Waters Origin has recently released a big update, which includes two massive additions. The Fate of Fire Relationship Chronicle addition lets you play through the story of one of the game's mates, and you can also really embrace pirate life thanks to a new trading mechanic. [Read more]

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The Luminary Wardance finally lights up the Luofu in Honkai: Star Rail
After quite the build-up, it is finally time to enjoy the Wardance ceremony as Version 2.5 lands on Honkai: Star Rail. Flying Aureus Shot to Lupine Rue - quite the title - takes players back to the Xianzhou Luofu, and deep into a prison break story. [Read more]

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SwitchArcade Review Round-Up: ‘Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection’, ‘Yars Rising’, & ‘Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland’
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics ($49.99) As a fan of Marvel, Capcom, and fighting games back in the … Continue reading "SwitchArcade Review Round-Up: ‘Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection’, ‘Yars Rising’, & ‘Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland’"

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Old School RuneScape’s Summer Summit shows off a bevvy of new upcoming content
Whilst we aren’t sponsored by Jagex yet - hint hint - I'm going to keep rolling with the news from these guys after yesterday's Green Jam announcement. Today we are looking at the OldSchool RuneScape Summer Summit that just passed, and it had quite a few interesting bits of information. [Read more]

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Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple today introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence and innovative pro camera features.

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Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
Apple today announced iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, designed specifically for Apple Intelligence, an easy-to-use personal intelligence system.

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Introducing Apple Watch Series 10
Apple unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a refined design and bringing new capabilities to the world’s most popular watch.

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Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month
Apple Intelligence will start rolling out next month with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, with additional features coming soon.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 now available in black titanium
Apple Watch Ultra 2 gets a striking new black titanium finish, enhanced with features in watchOS 11.

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Stream Upload Delays
Sep 18, 10:44 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with uploading videos to Stream. There is no impact to playback of existing videos or other system functionality.We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly

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Expense Management Page is Currently Unaccessible on Twilio Console
Sep 18, 00:21 PDTIdentified - The Expense Management page is currently not accessible to customers on Twilio Billing Console. We have identified a fix and are currently rolling out a fix for this.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Syriatel Holding Network in Syria
Sep 17, 23:01 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Syriatel Holding Network in Syria. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Multiple Destination MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
Sep 17, 22:00 PDTIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Sep 17, 21:59 PDTScheduled - Our MMS carrier partner in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico is conducting an emergency maintenance from 17 September 2024 at 22:00 PDT until 18 September 2024 at 03:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering MMS to and from US, Canada and Puerto Rico handsets via US, Canada and Puerto Rico long codes.

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Connectivity Issue – ALL: 1 (INVESTIGATING)
Sep 18, 04:51 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an issue affecting connectivity in our IN-MAA data center During this time, users may experience intermittent connection timeouts and errors for all services deployed in this data center. We will share additional updates as we have more information.

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LIS (Lisbon) on 2024-09-18
Sep 18, 04:01 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Sep 18, 03:52 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LIS (Lisbon) datacenter on 2024-09-18 between 04:00 and 08:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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CDG (Paris) on 2024-09-18
Sep 18, 03:01 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Sep 18, 02:54 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CDG (Paris) datacenter on 2024-09-18 between 03:00 and 08:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Browser Isolation issues in LAX
Sep 18, 02:26 UTCResolved - Browser Isolation experienced degraded performance in Los Angeles, CA, United States, between 15:46:27 2024-09-17 - 02:25:40 2024-09-18 UTC.

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SMS Delivery Delays To and From a Subset of Twilio Chile Phone Numbers
Sep 17, 17:13 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to and from a subset of Twilio Chile Phone Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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FRA (Frankfurt) on 2024-09-18
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 18, 00:00 - 08:00 UTCSep 17, 23:24 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2024-09-18 between 00:00 and 08:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Account Security API Errors over EE Network in UK
Sep 17, 16:11 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Security API over EE network in the UK. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update in 1 hour or as soon as we have more information.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Dish Network in the US for a Subset of Short Codes and Twilio Toll-Free Numbers
Sep 17, 15:22 PDTResolved - We are continuing to experience Delivery Report delays for messages sent to Dish network in the US for a subset of Toll Free Numbers, however we will instead be contacting impacted customers individually in order to provide further updates on this incident. This post can be considered resolved.Sep 17, 13:30 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing Delivery Reports delays for messages sent to Dish network in the US. We can confirm the Message Delivery is no longer impacted. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 16, 13:39 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing Delivery Reports delays for messages sent to Dish network in the US. We can confirm the Message Delivery is no longer impacted. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 15, 13:35 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing Delivery Reports delays for messages sent to Dish network in the US. We can confirm the Message Delivery is no longer impacted. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 14, 13:47 PDTUpdate - We continue experiencing Delivery Reports delays for messages sent to Dish network in the US. We can confirm the Message Delivery is no longer impacted. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 13, 13:42 PDTUpdate - We have identified that this incident is impacting the Delivery Reports for messages sent to Dish Network in the US, we can confirm that the Message Delivery is no longer impacted. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 13, 00:45 PDTUpdate - The issue with SMS delivery via a subset of Short Codes is now resolved, however, we continue to experience SMS delivery delays via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers to Dish network in the US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 12, 08:44 PDTUpdate - The issue with SMS delivery via a subset of Short Codes is now resolved, however, we continue to experience SMS delivery delays via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers to Dish network in the US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 12, 00:44 PDTUpdate - The issue with SMS delivery via a subset of Short Codes is now resolved, however, we continue to experience SMS delivery delays via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers to Dish network in the US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 11, 20:44 PDTUpdate - The issue with SMS delivery via a subset of Short Codes is now resolved, however, we continue to experience SMS delivery delays via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers to Dish network in the US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 11, 18:23 PDTInvestigating - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery via a subset of Short Codes, however, we are still experiencing SMS delivery delay via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers to Dish network in the US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 11, 17:32 PDTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in the US over a subset of Toll-Free Numbers. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 11, 09:55 PDTUpdate - We continue to experience SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in the US over a subset of Toll-Free Numbers. We have identified that a subset of Short Codes started to be impacted by this situation. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 10, 10:10 PDTUpdate - We continue to experience SMS delivery delay to Dish Network over a subset of Twilio Toll-Free Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 9, 22:20 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers and a Subset Of Short Codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 9, 00:17 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 8, 22:22 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 7, 22:23 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 6, 22:30 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 5, 22:30 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes availableSep 5, 21:38 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via Twilio Toll-Free Numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes availableSep 5, 16:12 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via subset of Longcode. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 4, 23:27 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via subset of Longcode. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 4, 15:27 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via subset of Longcode. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 4, 11:10 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via subset of Longcode. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 4, 07:17 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via subset of Longcode. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 4, 03:21 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via subset of Longcode. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 4, 01:26 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via subset of Longcode. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 4, 00:31 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delay to Dish Network in US via subset of Longcode. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Call Failures to a Subset of Twilio Numbers in Portugal
Sep 17, 13:53 PDTInvestigating - We are observing a subset of call failures to Twilio Portugal phone numbers. We are currently working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Network Issues Affecting Service Reachability
Sep 17, 18:48 UTCInvestigating - We are currently investigating reports of certain IPv4 prefixes being unreachable, which is affecting certain Cloudflare CDN and application security services.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Glo Network in Nigeria
Sep 17, 11:32 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Glo Network in Nigeria. We accidentally resolved a status post for this incident at https://status.twilio.com/incidents/q6tgyl1y12gj. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.

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CDG (Paris) on 2024-09-17
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 17, 21:30 UTC  -  Sep 18, 00:30 UTCSep 17, 18:08 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CDG (Paris) datacenter between 2024-09-17 21:30 and 2024-09-18 00:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Support Helpdesk Availability Issues
Sep 17, 17:34 UTCInvestigating - We are investigating issues with our Support Helpdesk leading to delayed responses and chat support unavailability. Enterprise customers can still reach us via the emergency telephone line.

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Our Engineers are Investigating an Issue with Lookup
Sep 17, 10:00 PDTMonitoring - Our engineers are currently investigating the customer impact of a retroactive issue with Lookup. We will follow up and provide customer impact details within 2 hours.

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The Pushsafer service is currently experiencing issues
Sep 17, 09:30 PDTInvestigating - The service's triggers may be experiencing technical difficulties. Once the technical difficulties are resolved, all applets using these services will resume.

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GoTo Connect Audio issue in South America
Sep 17, 12:57 UTCInvestigating - We are actively investigating reports that some GoTo Connect customers may be experiencing audio issue.Our engineers are working to identify the issue and will provide another update shortly.

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Best Buy iPad Pro Deals: Up to $1,000 off + free shipping
Ending today, shop this range of iPad pros. We’ve pictured this 4th-Gen. Apple iPad Pro 11″ 512GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2022) for $799 ($100 low.) My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It’s free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35.) Shop Now at Best Buy

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Green – G19J2LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Green – G19J2LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Green – G19H1LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Green – G19H1LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 24GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Silver – G19E1LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Silver – G19E1LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 2TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU – Green – G14L3LL/A – $1,379.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU - Green – G14L3LL/A $1,379.00 Originally released April 2021 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Orange – G19S0LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Orange – G19S0LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU – Blue – G14M0LL/A – $1,219.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU - Blue – G14M0LL/A $1,219.00 Originally released April 2021 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 512GB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Silver – G1954LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Silver – G1954LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Orange – G19S6LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Orange – G19S6LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Green – G19J3LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Green – G19J3LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Silver – FQR93LL/A – $1,099.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Silver – FQR93LL/A $1,099.00 $1,299.00  −15% Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Silver – G19E3LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Silver – G19E3LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurb Apple MacBook Air M2 13.6″ Laptop (2022) for $710 + free shipping
That's $90 less than you'd pay for a new one. A 1-year Allstate warranty is provided. Buy Now at eBay

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Refurb Apple Deals at eBay: Up to 80% off + free shipping
We’ve pictured this Refurb Apple MacBook Air M2 13.6″ Laptop (2022) for $709.99 (best we’ve seen in any condition, $589 off right now.) Shop Now at eBay

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Open-Box 9th-Gen. Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB WiFi Tablet (2021) for $200 + free shipping
That's just a buck over the best price we've seen in any condition. Buy Now at eBay

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Part Time – Student – Blue *Apple* Cafe Worker (Fall 2024) – Pennsylvania State University (United States)
…to enhance your work experience. Student openings are available at the Blue Apple Cafe. Employee meal discount during working hours is provided. Job Duties +

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Part-time *Apple* and Peach Research Assistants- Kumar lab – Pennsylvania State University (United States)
…and minimum qualifications: + Assist with planting, pruning, and harvesting of apple and peach trees + Conduct regular maintenance tasks to ensure optimal

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Licensed Practical Nurse Lead – Internal Medicine *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States)
Licensed Practical Nurse Lead - Internal Medicine Apple Hill Location: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Schedule Full Time - Monday - Friday Day

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Licensed Practical Nurse – Orthopedics *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States)
Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics Apple Hill Location: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Schedule Full Time Monday - Friday Day / Evening

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Sonographer – *Apple* Hill Imaging Center – Evenings – WellSpan Health (United States)
Sonographer - Apple Hill Imaging Center - Evenings Location: York Hospital, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Full Time (80 hrs/pay period) Evenings General Summary

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Retail Seasonal Sales Associate- *Apple* Blossom Mall – Bath & Body Works (United States)
Retail Seasonal Sales Associate- APPLE BLOSSOM MALL Brand: Bath & Body Works Location: Winchester, VA, US Location Type: On-site Job ID: 04EEI Job Area: Store: Sales

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Medical Assistant – Internal Medicine *Apple* Hill – WellSpan Health (United States)
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Apple Hill York Location: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PA Schedule: Full Time Full Time Monday - Friday Days General Summary

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Restaurant Manager – *Apple* Valley, MN – GLW – Panda Express (United States)
…out to Human Resources. **Job:** **Panda Express* **Title:** *Restaurant Manager - Apple Valley, MN - GLW* **Location:** *UNITED STATES-MINNESOTA- Apple Valley*

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Housekeeper, *Apple* Valley Village – Cassia (United States)
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center, a senior care campus, is hiring a Part-Time Housekeeper to join our team! We will train you for this position! In this role,

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Senior JAMF/ *Apple* Systems Engineer (Hybrid Chicagoland) – Camping World (United States)
We are seeking a Systems Engineer for Mac, JAMF Pro, and Carousel (Digital Signage Apple TVs) in the company. This person will help establish the processes and best

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*Apple* Systems Administrator – JAMF – Active Top Secret required – General Dynamics Information Technology (United States)
…**Public Trust/Other Required:** None **Job Family:** Systems Administration **Skills:** Apple Platforms,Computer Servers,Jamf Pro **Experience:** 3 + years of

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Operations Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Operations Associate - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple

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Beauty Consultant – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Beauty Consultant - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple

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