How to watch The Greatest Beer Run Ever movie
The Greatest Beer Run Ever is the latest Apple Original Film, now streaming on the Apple TV+ streaming service. The movie stars Zac Efron as Chickie Donohue, telling the incredible true story of a man who volunteers to go to Vietnam, during war time, just to give his allied soldiers a beer. It’s of the same name. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Anker’s new Soundcore Liberty 4 beat AirPods to the punch with built-in heart rate sensor, more
Today, Anker is expanding its Soundcore lineup with a new pair of flagship earbuds. Arriving with a respectable feature set to take on the like of AirPods Pro, Anker is beating Apple to the punch by launching the new Soundcore Liberty 4 with built-in heart rate monitoring. That’s alongside Spatial Audio support and all of the usual features like personalized active noise cancellation and a true wireless design. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple no longer signing iOS 16.0 and iOS 16.0.1, blocking downgrades from iOS 16.0.2
iOS 16 was officially released to the public on September 12 after three months of beta testing. Since then, Apple has released two minor updates: iOS 16.0.1 and iOS 16.0.2. Now, the company has stopped signing both iOS 16.0 and iOS 16.0.1, which means users can no longer downgrade from iOS 16.0.2. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple M1 Linux GPU DRM Driver Now Running GNOME, Various Apps
Developer Asahi Lina with the Asahi Linux project was successfully able to get GNOME running on the Apple M1, including "Firefox with YouTube video playback, the game Neverball, various KDE applications, and more," reports Phoronix. From the report: This is some great progress especially with the driver being written in Rust -- the first within the Direct Rendering Manager subsystem -- and lots of work there with the Rust infrastructure in early form. It won't be until at least Linux 6.2 before this driver could be mainlined while we'll see how quickly it tries to go mainline before it can commit to a stable user-space interface. At the moment there is also a significant driver "hack" involved but will hopefully be sorted out soon. Over in user-space, the AGX Gallium3D driver continues being worked on for OpenGL support with hopes of having OpenGL 2.1 completed by year's end. Obviously it will be longer before seeing the Apple graphics suitable for modern gaming with Vulkan, etc but progress is being made across the board in reverse-engineered, open-source Apple Silicon support under Linux. You can watch a video of the driver working here. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Carriers respond to Hurricane Ian with free access for non-customers, unlimited data, and more
AT&T on Thursday announced new measures to ensure that customers of other carriers can stay connected amid Hurricane Ian, which has been causing historic damage in Florida. The company says that these customers will be able to roam on AT&T’s network if their carriers are without service. Other companies have announced similar measures. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Display Panel Orders Show iPhone Sales Higher Than Last Year
Even as some analysts suggest Apple is suffering soft sales with the iPhone 14, supply chain orders suggest otherwise. One observer, who monitors the display supply chain, sees iPhone sales tracking higher in 2022 than 2021. Not only that, but the numbers show a higher average selling price than in previous years. Was Apple’s iPhone 14 Launch a Bust? Analyst opinions are split on whether the iPhone 14 is a hit or a miss. Recently, Bloomberg reported Apple backing off its plans to increase production of the consumer iPhone 14 models. Even though demand for the iPhone 14 Pro family remains high, some say that’s not the case for the entry-level variants. Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Anurag Rana went so far as to say weak demand from Europe and China might hurt overall sales for the iPhone in 2023. This is despite lead times for the iPhone 14 Pro models continue to track weeks instead of days. By way of contrast, entry-level models of the iPhone 14 are easy to get in hand quickly. There is some delay, if shipped, but not much. Looking briefly at an unlocked 256GB purple iPhone 14, it would be delivered on Oct. 3, just two business days from the time of this writing. I could have it delivered from my local Apple Store on Friday, Sept. 30 or pick it up whenever. Apple’s Display Panel Orders Point to Strong iPhone Sales, Though Then we get to the reported display panel orders Apple is placing. According to DSCC analyst Ross Young, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been signifying stronger sales than other analysts would lead us to believe. In fact, Young says iPhones are “tracking 6% higher than last year.” Young also notes an increase in the iPhone’s average selling price. The 4% ASP increase the analyst is observing is, he says, likely due to the 48MP camera. If I read that right, it means that yes, more people are buying new iPhones this year than last … but not the entry-level model. Rather than purchasing the iPhone 14, which really isn’t much of an upgrade over last year’s model, folks are going with a 14 Pro or Pro Max. This also coincides with analysis we saw earlier. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives reported iPhone sales skewing 85% to 95% towards the Pro family. Of course, this confusion would all go away if Apple simply told us how many units it sold of each iPhone 14 model. It likely won’t, though, so we just have to try unraveling the confusion and chaos. The way I see it, though, if display panel orders are up, so are overall iPhone sales.

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1st gen AirPods Pro users seeing ‘Adaptive Transparency’ option after iOS 16.1 beta update
One of the new features announced with the second generation AirPods Pro is “Adaptive Transparency,” which takes Transparency Mode to the next level by minimizing specific sounds while still letting users hear what’s important around them. However, with the release of iOS 16.1 beta 3, those with first-generation AirPods Pro are also seeing this option in the iOS Settings app. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple pulls VKontakte, Russia’s largest social network, from the App Store
Globally, Apple's App Store has removed the iOS apps belonging to VK, the conglomerate behind Russia’s version of Facebook called VKontakte … The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Create beautiful graphics with zero design skills with 40% off this top-rated app
Poor visuals can make even the best businesses look sloppy. Fortunately, you don’t need to hire a dedicated graphic designer or contractor to make professional-looking images. VistaCreate gives you (or your digital media team) intuitive tools to bring your brand to life. And one-year Pro Plans are available for $71.99 (regularly $120). Customizable templates from […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple’s VP of procurement, Tony Blevins, loses job over TikTok joke
A top Apple Inc. senior executive is leaving after he turned up in a TikTok video making an off-color joke that he… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Vulgar remark in TikTok gets Apple's procurement VP fired
Apple Vice President Tony Blevins is being shown the door at Apple after he made a crude comment in a viral video on TikTok.Apple Store glass manufacturing in Germany. | Source: AppleTikTok and Instagram creator Daniel Mac had approached Blevins for his series where he asks expensive car owners about their job. Mac stopped the executive while he was parking a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a car that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read more...

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Gamers rejoice! Mythic Quest season 3 premiers Nov. 11
The gamer-themed workplace comedy Mythic Quest returns November 11. That’s the date the third season of the Apple TV+ show premieres. Apple’s streaming service also announced the launch dates for new seasons of Slow Horses and Little America. Everything changes in Mythic Quest season 3. Or nothing. Mythic Quest follows a group of game developers […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Adobe Launches Photoshop Elements 2023 and Premiere Elements 2023: Apple Silicon Upgrades, New AI Features and More
Today Adobe has announced both Photoshop Elements 2023 and Premiere Elements 2023. The new updates to these programs include new features that promise to make creative photo and video editing easier for users “at any skill level”. Additionally, the new Elements 2023 will also provide users new web and mobile companion apps. However, these new companion apps are currently English-only betas. Adobe Release Photoshop Elements 2023 and Premiere Elements 2023 According to the press release from Adobe, The new releases incorporate new Adobe Sensei AI-powered features to enable intuitive, streamlined editing, and offer step-by-step Guided Edits that everyone from beginners to advanced users will appreciate. Going beyond the desktop app, Elements 2023 also offers a connected experience with new web and mobile companion apps (English-only beta) that ease on-the-go photo and video access, viewing and sharing. Concerning these new releases, one of the coolest AI features to arrive to Photoshop is the new Moving Elements. In thanks to Adobe’s Sensei tech, users can add Moving Elements to photos to make certain parts of a still image more dynamic. Adobe says, “add Moving Elements to photos, so you can bring a touch of movie magic to waterfalls, clouds and backgrounds in still images”. Users can then save their images in .mp4 or .gif formats, allowing them to be shared on social media and online. Additionally, a new Artistic Effects feature takes inspiration from “popular art styles” to allow users to “transform entire video clips with one click”. For those using Macs powered by Apple Silicon, there is also a host of new performance gains. While both Photoshop and Premiere saw optimization to run natively in 2021, the new updates also bring additional improvements. Furthermore, for those running Apple Silicon, Photoshop and Premiere will now launch up to 70% faster. Adobe also stated that installation times have been cut by as much as 35% and there is also a 48% reduction in app size. Other new features in Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2023 also include, Updated creative content, including new backgrounds, patterns and skies Collage and slideshow templates Peek-though Overlays help create the illusion of depth in photos 100 new audio tracks in Premiere Elements New mobile companion app allows uploading to the cloud, allowing users to streamline their creations and edit photos and videos on the desktop. Users can also user the web companion app to share and view edited photos and vides, or create photo collages and multimedia slideshows. The new Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements are now available from Adobe’s website. Separately they are $99, though customers can bundle them together for $149.99. Are you looking forward to the new Photoshop Elements or Adobe Premiere? Let us know in the comments.

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Apple’s VP of procurement loses job (and dental plan) over crass remarks in viral TikTok
Apple is losing its longtime vice president of procurement, Tony Blevins, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The departure comes after Blevins made “crude remarks” in a TikTok video, which quickly went viral and was brought to Apple’s attention. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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HomePod remains far from perfect, but Apple’s smart speaker has evolved a lot
When I first joined 9to5Mac a year and a half ago, I wrote that HomePod needed to properly count Apple Music’s played songs and stats. After all this time and with two major operating system updates, Apple didn’t succeed in fixing this issue. HomePod still plays random albums when you ask Siri to play songs you like, but, to be fair, the company’s smart speaker has evolved a lot. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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How to use Mail's new features in iOS 16
If you've been using alternatives to Apple Mail on iPhone, the new additions and refinements in it for iOS 16 could very well tempt you back. Here's how to use the new features.There are several email apps for the iPhone, and they can now officially replace Apple's stock one, plus there are many reasons to switch to one. Only, it's startlingly common to find you want the power features of a third-party mail app, yet you miss the solid reliability of Apple Mail.That reliability is practically total, and that by itself is enough to mean Apple could skip updating Mail and still have it be appealing. Except this year, with iOS 16, it hasn't skipped Mail at all. Read more...

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Why Endpoint Security on Macs used at work goes beyond traditional Antivirus
Macs are on pace to become the top endpoint in the enterprise in the coming years. If you entered the workforce in the last 5-6 years, there’s a good chance you were given a Mac on your first day and you likely don’t remember a world where the only Macs that an organization generally had was in the graphic design department.  These users were on an island by themselves – often having to become their own IT department to troubleshoot issues. The IT department didn’t manage software updates or system settings. They’d buy the Mac, give it to the employee and probably would never see the device again.  more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Send Later with Mail: How the new scheduling feature works in iOS 16
The Mail app gets some valuable enhancements with iOS 16. One of the headlining features is the ability to schedule emails to be sent at a specific time. Follow along for a hands-on look at how it works to Send Later with Mail on iPhone. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple shares swoon on Bank of America downgrade
Shares of Apple were down more than 5% on Thursday after Bank of America analysts delivered the stock a rare downgrade… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Raymond and Ray trailer delivers chemistry between Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke
Raymond and Ray is a film about two half-brothers who reunite at the funeral of their terrible father. The dark comedy starring Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke will reach theaters and the Apple TV+ streaming service in October. The trailer released Thursday gives a glimpse of the difficulties the two men face coming to terms […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Ad-Free Instagram Experience ‘OG App’ Removed from Apple App Store
The new "OG App" has already been removed from the Apple App Store. This week, we took a look at the new Instagram client, OG App, that has caught the attention of the internet by promising a better Instagram experience free of advertising and content suggestions. The increasingly popular app has now been taken down. Though, it may not be for the reasons you think, and it may not be because of the people you would expect. OG App Removed from the Apple App Store The new OG App has officially seen removal from the Apple App Store. At the time of its removal, the OG App was sitting at around 10,000 downloads, and reached the 50th place in the most downloaded apps in the App Store. Due to this somewhat surprising removal, the developers took to Twitter to voice their complaints: Apple wants you to think they care about privacy more than any other tech company. They don’t. Apple would rather spinelessly submit to Facebook’s whim than do right by you. While it was unclear at the time exactly why the OG App saw removal from the App Store, today Apple has provided some reasoning. According to reports, Apple claims that the app saw removal from the App Store due to the OG App using Instagram’s API in a way that breaks the terms of service with Meta, as well as App Store policies. Additionally, Apple also stated that it found that the OG App was using Instagram’s service in an authorized manner. Apple stated that this both violates the App Store Review Guidelines as well as Instagram’s terms of use. The company also warned that the app may have possibly exposed Instagram users’ accounts to privacy and security vulnerabilities. Breakin' the Law, Breakin' the Law As evidence, Apple did refer to the App Store Review Guideline, specifically section 5.2.2, which states: Make sure your app only includes content that you created or that you have a license to use. Your app may be removed if you’ve stepped over the line and used content without permission. If your app uses, accesses, monetizes access to, or displays content from a third-party service, ensure that you are specifically permitted to do so under the service’s terms of use. Authorization must be provided upon request. However, the issue does grow a bit more complicated, as both developers Ansh Nanda and Hardik Patil both claim to have their personal Facebook and Instagram accounts banned after the ordeal. Within their Twitter thread, the two also note that others apps replicates Instagram’s experience. However, it is up to how these apps implement Instagram’s API that would determine whether or not said apps are breaking any official guidelines. With the removal of the OG App from the official App Store, it is no longer available to download. Users that have downloaded the app will note that it will eventually stop working as Meta cuts off access to the Instagram API. Did you get a chance to use OG App? Let us know in the comments.

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Apple TV+ confirms ‘Mythic Quest,’ ‘Little America,’ ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘The Mosquito Coast’ new seasons’ release dates
Apple TV+ announced on Twitter some of its fall lineup, which included beloved series that are coming for another season. “Mythic Quest,” “Little America,” “Slow Horse,” and “The Mosquito Coast” had their new release dates confirmed. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple Announces 4Q22 Earnings Call on October 27
Wednesday, Apple announced when its next earnings report will become available. The Cupertino-based tech giant will, as typical, hold a conference call to announce the numbers and field questions. The 4Q22 Apple earnings call takes place on Oct. 27. What’s In Store for Apple During Its 4Q22 Earnings Call Financial analysts are split on how well Apple is doing in terms of iPhone sales. While demand for the iPhone 14 Pro models has been quite strong, some have referred to the consumer model as a failure for Cupertino. Others say sales of the handset are right in line with Apple’s expectations. Whatever the case may be, Apple has a habit lately of meeting or exceeding Wall Street expectations. The upcoming earnings call will break down revenue for the months of July, August and September 2022. As Cupertino launched preorders of the new iPhone and Apple Watch models a week earlier than it traditionally does, those sales get included with 4Q22 revenue. For 3Q22, Apple met expectations even as it weathered COVID-19 and geopolitical disruptions. It reported revenue of $83 billion, $19.4 billion of that as profit. The stock’s earnings-per-share hit $1.20. While Apple once again failed to offer any official guidance for 4Q22, CEO Tim Cook did say the company was optimistic about the results. The launch of the iPhone 14 lineup alongside the second-generation AirPods Pro and three new Apple Watch models should help. Dates, Times and Places Apple’s next earnings call happens at 2 p.m. Pacific time (5 p.m. Eastern). That’s shortly after the stock markets close. The full earnings report is expected 30 minutes before the call. Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will be on the call to offer comments and answer questions. We will, of course, cover the earnings report and conference call. So, stay tuned.

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USB Simplifies Branding but Reintroduces Active Cables
The group that creates USB standards listened to feedback and has released a reduced set of logos that make it easier to figure out the capabilities of your ports, peripherals, and cables. But changes to USB4 also mean the return of active cables to provide maximum throughput for a new 80 Gbps data rate over distances beyond 0.8 meters.

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iOS 16.1 Beta 3 Allows Users to Preload In-App Content After Install
Within the latest iOS 16.1 beta, Apple has now added a new toggle within the App Store’s settings that allows apps to automatically begin downloading in-app content once an app is downloaded but before a user launches the program for the first time. In theory, this new feature allows users to access newly downloaded apps that much faster. iOS 16.1 Allows for Automatic In-App Content Downloading for Apps Within Settings > App Store, users running the new iOS 16.1 beta will now see an option for In-App Content. According to the description, users can “Automatically run apps in the background to download content before you first launch them”. Should users unable the new option, installing an app from the App Store will cause it to begin automatically running in the background in order to download the in-app content. Once a user opens the app for the first time, the app will be ready to go. The new toggle is now apart of the iOS 16.1 beta 3 as well as macOS Ventura beta 9. Additionally, the new macOS Ventura beta also includes a dynamic version of the Ventura marketing wallpaper. The iOS 16.1 beta also includes the new Live Activities feature, which allows iPhone users the chance to stay on top of events that occur in real time. This includes sporting events or waiting on food delivery. The new Live Activities feature also includes integration with the iPhone 14 series Dynamic Island, giving users even more options when looking for the latest updates. Of course, the new iOS 16.1 also includes the new Clean Energy Charging option for U.S. users, as well as support for Matter accessories within the Home app. Right now, iOS 16.1 is still in beta, both for the public and for developers. Apple has stated that the new update will see a release sometime this year. Are you excited for the arrival of iOS 16.1? Let us know in the comments.

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AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Which is right for your ears?
Over the last two years, Apple has gone from selling one AirPods model to four. You can currently buy three earbuds—the 2nd-gen AirPods, 3rd-gen AirPods, and 2nd-gen AirPods Pro—or the AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones. Let’s set that last aside for a moment. If you’re willing to spend $500 or more on a pair of cans, you’re making a whole different buying decision than if you want true wireless earbuds. But that still leaves three relatively similar-seeming earbuds to choose from. So which is right for you? Features at a glance Maybe the best way to make a buying decision is to see how the three current AirPods stack up side-by-side. AirPods (2nd gen)AirPods (3rd gen)AirPods Pro (2nd gen)Price$129/£139$179/£189$249/£249Weight (earbuds)0.14 oz (4 grams)0.15 oz (4.3 grams)0.19 oz (5.3 grams)Weight (case)1.35 oz (38 grams)1.34 oz (38 grams)1.79 oz (50.8 grams)Battery Life5 hrs + 19 from case6 hrs + 24 from case6 hrs + 24 from caseWireless ChargingNoYes (MagSafe)Yes (MagSafe)Noise-cancellationNoNoYesSpatial AudioApple Music only, no head trackingMusic and Video, with head trackingMusic and Video, with head trackingControlsTap on earbudsForce sensor on stemForce sensor on stem, swipe on stemWater/sweat-resistantNoYes (IPX4)Yes (IPX4)Design The most obvious difference between the three models is their design. The 2nd-gen AirPods retain the design you’ve known since 2016, with long white stems and earbuds that resemble the wired earpods that used to come with iPhones, just without the wire. The new 3rd-generation AirPods have shorter stems and a more bulbous, rounded earpiece. Despite the shorter stems, they’ve very similar in weight to the older AirPods. The charging case looks very similar to that of the AirPods Pro–shorter and wider. The AirPods Pro take the short-stem design and adds rubberized eartips to the earbuds, to create more of a seal that blocks out noise and improves sound quality. No matter which AirPods you choose, you can only get them in glossy white. AirPods (2nd-generation) Read our review MSRP: $129 Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Costco | $114.99 at Target | $114.99 at Walmart Noise cancelling This is where the AirPods Pro distinguish themselves, and is the single feature most likely to get you to choose them over the 3rd-gen AirPods. Not only do the rubberized tips help block out more outside noise, the active noise cancelling gives you a real sense of a more private listening space. While we’re at it, we should mention that only the AirPods Pro support the Conversation Boost accessibility feature. Spatial Audio and sound quality All AirPods support Dolby Atmos spatial audio in Apple Music. In fact, you can force it on for any pair of headphones. But spatial audio for video in the TV and other supported apps, with head tracking, is not supported on the 2nd-generation AirPods. You need the 3rd-generation or the AirPods Pro to do that. The 3rd-gen AirPods have better sound than the 2nd-gen in other ways, too. Apple has a new redesigned low-distortion driver that it says delivers better sound quality, and they support Adaptive EQ like the AirPods Pro. AirPods Pro (2nd-gen) sound significantly better than regular AirPods, even without active noice cancelling. The 2nd-generation version, released in September 2022, offered a big step up in sound quality over the original AirPods Pro. AirPods (3rd generation) Read our review MSRP: $179 Best Prices Today: $174.98 at Sams Club | $174.98 at Walmart | $175 at B&H Features and controls You control the 2nd-gen AirPods by tapping on them, while the 3rd-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro have a little cutout area on the stem that is sensitive to pressure. Squeeze the stem (there’s a faux “click” sensation) to play/pause, skip forward, back, or summon Siri. The AirPods Pro can also detect a swipe up or down along the stem to change volume (that’s new in the 2nd-gen model). All AirPods models support hands-free “Hey Siri” control. Both AirPods Pro and 3rd-gen AirPods are water- and sweat-resistant, and probably better suited to working out, though you wouldn’t want to dunk any of them in the pool. The 2nd-gen AirPods don’t have any water resistance. The 3rd-gen AirPods support expanded Find My support for tracking down lost earbuds and setting separation alerts. The AirPods Pro, since the release of the 2nd-gen version, also have a speaker on the charging case to play a loud tone when using Find My, and have the U1 chip so you can guided directly to them. The 3rd-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro also support Announce Notifications, which lets Siri dictate important messages and alerts as they arrive. Battery life The 2nd-gen AirPods last five hours, and you can charge roughly four times with the charging case for a total of 24 hours of listening time. The 3rd-gen AirPods and AirPods Pro extend that listening time by an hour for six hours of listening time, and with four more charges in the case, you get a total of 30 hours. With AirPods Pro, turning noise cancelling off will add about an hour of listening time. Wireless charging Apple only sells the 2nd-generation AirPods with a wired case, but you can buy a wireless charging case for $79 separately. The 3rd-gen and AirPods Pro both come with a wireless charge case that lets you charge via Lightning, any Qi wireless charger, or MagSafe. You can charge the AirPods Pro using your Apple Watch charger, too. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) MSRP: $249 Best Prices Today: $249 at Apple Conclusion Each of the three AirPods models Apple offers are very different. If you don’t care about wireless charging, the 2nd-gen AirPods for $129 is a decent buy. They won’t sound quite as good or last quite as long as the 3rd-gen AirPods, but they’re a good affordable option. If wireless charging matters, definitely get the 3rd-gen AirPods, since buying the charging case with the 2nd-gen AirPods will actually cost $20 more than the 3rd-gen AirPods. The AirPods Pro were updated to a second-gen model in September 2022, and while they cost a lot more, they offer much better sound quality and unique features like active noise cancelling, adaptive transparency, and conversation boost. We think the 3rd-gen AirPods are the best buy for most. They’re technically cheaper than the 2nd-gen AirPods with a wireless charging case and come with a slew of new features. They have better battery life and sound better. Since the release of the second-generation AirPods Pro, they are clearly the superior choice in every way, but you’ll pay more than 40% more for them, typically. If noise cancelling matters to you, it’s worth the extra expense. Wireless Headphones

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HyperJuice Stackable GaN USB-C chargers recalled for going all AirPower on 7 people
Hyper makes some excellent charging products for iPhone, but one seems to have been ahead of its time. The HyperJuice Stackable GaN 65W USB-C charger that we reviewed a couple years back is under a voluntary recall. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Analysts Say, “What did Bloomberg Say?”
Between analysts disagreeing on what supposedly soft sales of the consumer iPhone 14 models mean to Apple exerting its importance to TSMC, there's plenty to see from today's shift on the Observation Deck. In addition to those two big pieces of news, we saw Apple announce its next earnings call, new public beta builds and more. Don't forget to listen to today's Daily Observations podcast, featuring special guest Rob Black. The financial analyst and radio and podcast personality gives his take on how well Apple is doing in 2022 and going forward. Oh, and we hear about Nick deCourville's super top SEcret Apple Watch experiment. New Feature: It’s Not Just Me!™ Variation on a theme: It’s not just me! Yesterday, I told you of a post from Bloomberg under the headline, “Apple Ditches iPhone Production Increase After Demand Falters.” I also questioned the headline’s assertion since everything I’d seen had indicated that sales for the iPhone 14 in terms of units had for weeks (maybe months) been expected to match sales of iPhone 13 — no more, no less.  Happy to say: It’s not just me!™ Ming-Chi Kuo Not Buying It A few analysts responded Wednesday to Bloomberg’s story, with reactions ranging from “huh?” to “nuh-uh.” We’ll start on Twitter, where we find TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo questioning/refuting the report. He says the report sounds “a little bit weird.” In a series of Tweets the analyst said that (1) “Apple had production switch plans from iPhone 14/14 Plus to iPhone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max,” but he hadn't heard anything about an “overall iPhone production increase plan.” He also indicates that Apple might be cranking out more iPhone 13s than previously intended. (2) While noting “lackluster” demand for the consumer end of the line, the analyst reiterated his forecast of a 10% increase in sales for this year’s Pro phones, leading to higher Average Selling Prices (ASPs) for iPhone in the December-quarter. (3) He then doubles down on unit numbers staying the same, saying “the order increase for iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, and price-cut 13 could offset the potential order cut of iPhone 14 and 14 Plus.” That keeps him expecting iPhone unit numbers to be flat. All of that said, he says (4): I predict that Apple will likely offer a positive outlook for 4Q22 at the next earning call assuming iPhone shipments won't decline significantly starting December. Daniel Ives Not Buying It I cryptically called for a rough day for Apple shares after the Bloomberg report. That was the “Have a good Wednesday” comment yesterday. Not cryptic at all in such a prediction was Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives. Apple 3.0 posted part of a note he wrote Wednesday — I assume before the markets opened. His concern was that the negative Bloomberg news: …in light of an already shaky macro and jittery market [would] send shockwaves across the Street with investors concerned this is another shoe to drop in this dark market with golden child Apple front and center. Quick aside: It only played out that way for Apple. A piece from Reuters (via Apple Stocks) illustrates that, saying: Wall Street ended sharply higher on Wednesday following its recent sell-off, helped by falling Treasury yields, while Apple dropped on concerns about demand for iPhones.  Ives was not a fan of the Bloomberg piece, arguing that: …the headline of "not increasing production" (~6 million units) overshadows the underlying story for iPhone 14 Pro demand that is currently playing out in the field. After pointing to high rates of adoption for iPhone 14’s Pro end versus the consumer side and what that’ll mean for iPhone ASPs, the analyst addressed the fewer iPhones intimation, saying:  As we have discussed initial iPhone 14 units was roughly 90 million and is in line with iPhone 13 and that remains firm/unchanged. However the mix is heavily shifted towards Pro while the base model iPhone sales have clearly been underwhelming and softer than Apple expected. Mr. Ives has an “Outperform” rating on Apple shares. His price target on the shares is $220.  Erik Woodring Not Buying It One more analyst calling bull-nanigans on the Bloomberg story was Morgan Stanley’s Erik Woodring. AppleInsider had him doing the Daniel Ives thing — pointing to long waits for the higher priced iPhone 14 Pro phones. The piece also had the analyst indicating “that the build estimates for the iPhone 14 are in-line with [his firm’s] predictions for production.” Apple Plans 4QFY22 Earnings Report for 27 October While we’re never ever ever going to hear iPhone unit sales numbers from Apple again ever, we’ll get some much craved color from the company in just under a month. Apple let the planet know Wednesday when it’ll report fourth-quarter fiscal year 2022 revenue and earnings.  Would you like for me to tell you? Okay. Apple’s Investor page says those are set for Thursday 27 October. They’ll be released via press release after the closing bell. Then, roughly half-an-hour later — 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern — execs will hop on the phone with analysts for a good, old fashioned chinwag. You can listen to that as it happens on Apple’s site. The company will make it available as a podcast soon after. We’ll hit lights both high and low on Friday 28 October. And if you missed any of that — don’t worry. I will be repeating it quite a bit between now and 27 October. Ming-Chi Kuo Forecasts the Future It was a fairly busy day on Twitter for TF International’s Ming-Chi Kuo. After calling the Bloomberg assertions into question and stressing strength for the Pro end of the iPhone 14 line, he took a couple of Tweets to do something between extrapolation and prognostication. The first he used to once again point out the strength seen for Apple’s latest Pro phones. That led to the second Tweet’s prediction: I think this result will encourage Apple to create more differentiation between iPhone 15 Pro Max & 15 Pro to raise 15 Pro Max shipments and enhance the iPhone product mix. iPhone 15 Pro Pro? iPhone 15 Pro Ultra? iPhone 15 Ultra Pro.  Whatever.  He also had thoughts on Apple Car. Busy Twitter day, as I say. One Tweet this time — short and… Tweet: My latest survey indicates that Apple will likely build the new Apple Car project team before the end of 2022. Happy Holidays. Report: Apple Refuses Higher Prices Planned by TSMC An interesting story Wednesday about Apple and its silicon supplier, TSMC. The Mac Observer highlights a report that originated with the Taiwanese site UDN. According to that, TSMC “planned to raise its chip prices by 6% to 9%.” That is a plan that Apple has reportedly refused.  You can see where TSMC would think it could do that. It is, as the piece points out, the “world’s leading advanced semiconductor manufacturer.” It also supplies all of Apple’s significant processors at this point. At the same time, business with Apple accounts for more than a quarter of TSMC’s total revenue, so you could see where Apple think it could refuse the increase. It could be that Apple doesn’t want to be punished for the sins of others. According to TMO: TSMC has (…) struggled with understanding real demand for its products recently. Clients have been prone to ordering more chips than needed, hoping to secure production line space during a time of semiconductor shortage. When demand for the clients’ products [fails] to coalesce, they cancel those orders. While Apple may not have been one to cancel orders, TSMC reportedly hoped to increase prices for all of its clients in order to prevent such abandoned orders. Whatever the case, TMO says, “it sounds like Apple is confident enough in its importance to TSMC’s bottom line that it can refuse to pay more.” Because what you really want in uncertain economic times is a… spitting contest. Public Testers Get New iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Betas As day follows night, so public testing betas follow developer betas. I told you Wednesday of Apple seeding betas of iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS to developers. Now a couple of pieces from MacRumors have the Cupertino-company making new betas of iOS and iPadOS 16.1 available to its public testing program, along with the seventh public beta of macOS 13 Ventura.  App Store Antisocial for Russian Social Network Apple has removed the app for the Russian social network VK from the App Store worldwide. A piece from TechCrunch says the company made the move to comply with UK law. The piece quotes a statement from Apple, saying: These apps are being distributed by developers majority-owned or majority-controlled by one or more parties sanctioned by the UK government, in order to comply with these sanctions, Apple terminated the developer accounts associated with these apps, and the apps cannot be downloaded from any App Store, regardless of location. Users who have already downloaded these apps may continue to use them… Of course, they won’t be updated. Additionally, the piece says there may be problems with payments and notifications. For its part, the Russian social network said in a blog post that “VK will continue to develop and support applications for iOS. Our experts do everything to maintain and continue to improve user comfort…” The Russian government, meanwhile, seems a bit less stiff upper lip. After the app’s removal, a piece from AppleInsider had Russian regulators saying that the app’s removal “will impair communications between its citizens…” Regulators call the app’s removal “discriminatory,” and are said by the piece to be “demanding answers.” No word on what exactly that demand entails, nor on a timeline for answering to it. Billie Eilish Wrapping Latest Tour on Apple Music Live And finally today — if you’re looking for a musical way to end your week, plan to be near an Apple device tomorrow. AppleInsider ran a piece earlier this week saying that Billie Eilish will end her latest tour Friday 30 September on Apple Music Live.  According to the report, “The concert will be streamed live from the O2 Arena in London.” Despite that assertion, this sounds like another one of those live/not live things. AppleInsider says the show kicks off on Apple Music at 10PM Eastern. That’ll be three in the morning in foggy London town.  Maybe that’ll be live, but my thinking is … no. 

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Google Stadia shutdown means less console action for Apple gamers
Google Stadia cloud gaming service is being shut down. It allowed Mac, iPad and iPhone users to play console-quality games, but its developer admits it never found an audience. Other cloud-gaming services remain, including Microsoft’s online version of Xbox and Amazon Luna. Google decides to kill Stadia cloud gaming service Stadia gives Mac, iPhone and […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Google pulls plug on Stadia cloud gaming platform
On September 29, 2022, Alphabet Inc. subsidiary Google announced that its Stadia cloud gaming servers will be turned off on January 18, 2023… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Fake CISO Profiles on LinkedIn Target Fortune 500s
Someone has recently created a large number of fake LinkedIn profiles for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles at some of the world’s largest corporations. It’s not clear who’s behind this network of fake CISOs or what their intentions may be. But the fabricated LinkedIn identities are confusing search engine results for CISO roles at major companies, and they are being indexed as gospel by various downstream data-scraping sources.

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The Dangers of Expired Domains and Old Email Addresses – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 259
When domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of September 19, 2022
Original release date: September 26, 2022 | Last revised: September 27, 2022  High Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info There were no high vulnerabilities recorded this week. Back to top   Medium Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info There were no medium vulnerabilities recorded this week. Back to top   Low Vulnerabilities Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info There were no low vulnerabilities recorded this week. Back to top   Severity Not Yet Assigned Primary Vendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source & Patch Info 10-strike -- network_inventory_explorer 10-Strike Network Inventory Explorer v9.3 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the Add Computers function. 2022-09-23 not yet calculated CVE-2022-38573 MISC MISC acer -- multiple_products There is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in UEFI DXE driver on some Acer products. An attack could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privilege from ring 3 to ring 0, and hijack control flow during UEFI DXE execution. This affects Altos T110 F3 firmware version

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Accused Russian RSOCKS Botmaster Arrested, Requests Extradition to U.S.
A 36-year-old Russian man recently identified by KrebsOnSecurity as the likely proprietor of the massive RSOCKS botnet has been arrested in Bulgaria at the request of U.S. authorities. At a court hearing in Bulgaria this month, the accused hacker requested and was granted extradition to the United States, reportedly telling the judge, "America is looking for me because I have enormous information and they need it."

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Apple’s New iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 258
Josh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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SIM Swapper Abducted, Beaten, Held for $200k Ransom
A Florida teenager who served as a lackey for a cybercriminal group that specializes in cryptocurrency thefts was beaten and kidnapped last week by a rival cybercrime gang. The teen's captives held guns to his head while forcing him to record a video message pleading with his crew to fork over a $200,000 ransom in exchange for his life. The youth is now reportedly cooperating with U.S. federal investigators, who are responding to an alarming number of reports of physical violence tied to certain online crime communities.

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iPhone 14 Pro Review – An Amazing New Camera, Safety Features, and an Always-On Display
This year's iPhone comes with big changes: an always-on display, a new 48 Mp main camera, safety features, and more. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Apple Watch 8 Review – Why Change What Works?
The Apple Watch 8 has incremental changes compared to its predecessor; why change a device that works? The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Botched Crypto Mugging Lands Three U.K. Men in Jail
Three men in the United Kingdom were arrested this month after police responding to an attempted break-in at a residence stopped their car as they fled the scene. The authorities found weapons and a police uniform in the trunk, and say the trio intended to assault a local man and force him to hand over virtual currencies. 

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Hello, iOS 16! – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 257
iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here, and we give you some tips on prepping your devices for upgrade. We also discuss which older operating systems will continue to get security updates, and what's up with that standalone Safari update for macOS? And we talk about a new Mac App Store lookalike web page scam that you should be aware of. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Fake App Store pages are the new fake Flash Player alerts
Poisoned search results may appear anywhere, even in Google, Bing, or other search engines. If you click on a malicious search result, you may see a fake App Store page. Here is everything you need to know to stay safe. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.

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Update: 13-inch Apple M2 MacBook Airs now on sale for $150 off MSRP, prices start at $1049
Amazon has 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs in stock today and on sale for $150 off MSRP. Shipping is free. Their prices are now $150 off Apple's MSRP, and they are the lowest prices available for these M2-powered MacBook Airs... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Save $240 on a 14″ 8-core CPU M1 Pro MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM at Apple
Apple has the 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD (Space Gray) in stock for $2159, Certified Refurbished. Regular price for this configuration is $2399, so their savings amounts to $170 off MSRP. Apple's Certified Refurbished products are like-new and come with Apple's standard one-year warranty and available AppleCare. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Save $170 on this 13″ M2 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM at Apple
Apple has 13" M2 MacBook Pros with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSDs in stock today for $170 off MSRP ($1529), Certified Refurbished. These are the cheapest 13" M2 MacBook Pros with this configuration available anywhere. Apple's one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell: 13" M2 MacBook Pro/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Space Gray: $1529, $170 off MSRP The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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This Apple retailer is offering a $350 discount on select upgraded 16″ MacBook Pros through October 4th
Apple retailer Expercom is offering a $350 instant discount on select upgraded 16" Apple MacBook Pros through October 4, 2022. Shipping is free. Their sale price applies to the following configurations: (1) 16" M1 Pro MacBook Pro (10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU/32GB RAM/2TB SSD/Space Gray): $3149 $350 off MSRP, (2) 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro (10-Core CPU/24-Core GPU/64GB RAM/1TB SSD/Space Gray): $3349 $350 off MSRP, (3) 16" M1 Max MacBook Pro (10-Core CPU/24-Core GPU/64GB RAM/2TB SSD/Space Gray): $3749 $350 off MSRP. For the latest prices and sales, see our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Clearance 27″ 5K Apple iMacs are on sale starting at only $849
Other World Computing has dropped prices on Apple refurbished, factory-sealed, recently-discontinued 27" 5K iMacs with models now on sale for up to $950 off Apple's MSRP, starting at only $849. Their prices are the lowest available for the most recent generation 27" 5K iMacs (officially discontinued by Apple in March '22). Apple's standard one-year warranty applies, and OWC offers a 14-day free return policy. Discounts are also available on extra RAM and storage options... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Get a new Mac for up to $400 off MSRP at Apple Education
Need a new Apple Mac for school? Whether you're a student, teacher, or staff member, you can use your .edu email address when ordering at Apple Education to take up to $400 off the price of a new Mac. All teachers, students, and staff of any educational institution with a .edu email address qualify for the discount, including parents of students. Education discounts are also available on most build-to-order options, such as extra RAM and more storage. Here are Apple's savings on new Macs and Displays... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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13-inch Apple MacBook Airs with M2 processors on sale for $1099, save $100
Amazon has 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs in stock today and on sale for $1099. Shipping is free. Their prices are $100 off Apple's MSRP, and they are the lowest prices available for M2-powered Macs... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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13-inch Apple MacBook Airs with M2 processors on sale for $1099, save $100
Amazon has 13" MacBook Airs with M2 CPUs in stock today and on sale for $1099. Shipping is free. Their prices are $100 off Apple's MSRP, and they are the lowest prices available for M2-powered Macs... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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AR Glasses That Work With Apple’s Hardware? They’re Already Here (Except… It Isn’t From Apple)
NEWS – Lenovo has created quite the spectacle(s) with its latest product. “Apple Glass” — the purported name of Apple’s forthcoming AR glasses — is not expected to be released until 2025 (at the earliest). However, Lenovo has beat Apple to the punch with the announcement of a new wearable device: the Lenovo Glasses T1. Lenovo’s AR glasses are not only designed for use with […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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New today at Apple: 13-inch M2 MacBook Pros for $130-$150 off MSRP, Certified Refurbished
Apple 13" MacBook Pros with M2 CPUs in stock and available today starting at $1169, Certified Refurbished, and ranging up to $150 off original MSRP. These are the cheapest 13" M2 MacBook Pros for sale today at Apple, and all configurations are in stock with free delivery. Apple's one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Sunday Sale: 13″ Apple M1 MacBook Air available for only $690, 31% off MSRP!
Amazon has Space Gray Apple 13" M1 MacBook Airs on sale for $690.95 for an extremely limited time. Other models are on sale for $849. Their price for the Space Gray model is the cheapest we've ever seen for a new MacBook Air from any Apple retailer. Stock may come and go, so check their site frequently. However, at the time of this post, all models were in stock with free shipping... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Sunday Sale: 13″ Apple M1 MacBook Air available for only $690, 31% off MSRP!
Amazon has Space Gray Apple 13" M1 MacBook Airs on sale for $690.95 for an extremely limited time. Other models are on sale for $849. Their price for the Space Gray model is the cheapest we've ever seen for a new MacBook Air from any Apple retailer. Stock may come and go, so check their site frequently. However, at the time of this post, all models were in stock with free shipping... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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