Protect M1 MacBook Pro on the go with stylish SuitCase
Twelve South expanded its SuitCase line to the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The case offers three layers of protection, with the outer being quilted twill for a smart look. “When all you need is your MacBook for an off-site meeting, SuitCase is the ultimate shuttle,” says Twelve South. Be ready for meetings […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple TV+ Returns to Las Colinas Resort in Trailer for Season Two of ‘Acapulco’
Today Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer season two of the bilingual comedy series Acapulco. The series stars SAG Awards Winner Eugenio Derbez, who also executive produces. The second season of Acapulco will globally premiere Friday, Oct. 21 on Apple. Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Season Two of 'Acapulco' The bilingual English and Spanish-Language series currently holds a 100% perfect critic's score on Rotten Tomatoes. The second season of Acapulco returns with ten-episodes. The first two episodes will premiere Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday though Dec. 16, 2022. According to an Apple TV+ press release, Season two picks up right on the heels of season one, telling the story of 20-something Máximo Gallardo, whose dream comes true when he scores the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco, Las Colinas. In 1985, Máximo must contend with upheaval at the resort, unexpected problems at home and a new love interest who just might rival the girl of his dreams. Under Don Pablo’s guidance, he sets his eyes on one day running the entire Las Colinas operation by becoming Diane’s right-hand man. Meanwhile, in present day, older Máximo returns to Acapulco to make peace with the recent passing of Don Pablo, and he is forced to confront some unfinished business young Máximo left behind. Along with Derbez (Older Máximo) in the second season, Acapulco also sees returning stars Enrique Arrizon (Máximo), Fernando Carsa (Memo), Damián Alcázar (Don Pablo), Camila Perez (Julia), Chord Overstreet (Chad), Vanessa Bauche (Nora), Regina Reynoso (Sara), Raphael Alejandro (Hugo), Jessica Collins (Diane), Rafael Cebrián (hector) and Carlos Corona (Esteban). https://youtu.be/DaKlp9c27VE The series is an inspiration by 3Pas Studios and Pantaloon Films’ box office hit How to Be a Latin Lover, and is a production for Apple by Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, Zihautanejo Productions and The Tannenbaum Company. The series is a creation from Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman. Chris Harris serves as showrunner. Additionally, Winsberg, Cisneros, Shuman and Harris also serve as executive producers. Jay Karas serves as executive producer and also directs. Along with starring in the series, Derbez also serves as an executive producer alongside Ben Odell and co-executive producer Sonia Gambaro on behalf of 3Pas Studios. Lastly, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum executive produce alongside Jason Wang on behalf of the The Tannenbaum Company. The past week has been rather large for Apple TV+. In addition to the streaming service surprising audiences with a release date for Will Smith's Emancipation, Apple TV+ also gave a first-look at the new series Echo 3, arriving from Academy Award-winner Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker). Additionally, Apple TV+ also confirmed some release dates for further seasons of shows, including Slow Horses, Mythic Quest, Little America and The Mosquito Coast. Of course, season one of Acapulco is currently streaming on Apple TV+. Does the new trailer get you excited for season two of Acapulco? What are you watching on Apple TV+ right now? Let us know in the comments.

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WhatsApp for iPhone to block screenshots for ‘View Once’ images and videos
WhatsApp last year introduced a new option called “View Once” to let users send photos and videos that disappear after they’re opened, similar to what you can do in apps like Snapchat and Instagram. Now the platform wants to take that feature even further, this time blocking screenshots and screen recordings for “View Once” images and videos. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple's MagSafe Charger gets firmware update
The MagSafe Charger released in 2020 has received a firmware update from Apple, though it isn't clear what it does.The new firmware may provide compatibility improvements for AirPods Pro 2 and other recent productsNearly every tech accessory has firmware, and the MagSafe Charging puck is no exception. Apple provides updates to accessories like this in the background with no release notes or any way to push the update manually. Read more...

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European Union to Mandate USB-C in Electronic Devices by the End of 2024
A new European Union directive aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving consumers money will require new electronic devices to charge using USB-C. Most observers assume this will cause Apple to replace Lightning ports with USB-C across its product line.Read original article

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How to Capture 48MP ProRAW Photographs on iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max
One of the highlighted new features of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max is the ability to capture 48MP photographs. The new Main Camera represents a huge leap in the power of iPhone photography, but how can you capitalize on it? Let’s walk through how to capture those deep, rich, detailed 48MP ProRAW photographs on your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max. These Images Are Gonna Be Huge First things, first. ProRAW images are, by the nature of the image format, much larger than the compressed photographs you might be used to seeing. This is because the camera is capturing everything it can, not discarding any details whatsoever. Furthermore, ProRAW images aren’t compressed like HEIC and JPEG images are. According to Apple, the average file size for a ProRAW image at 12MP resolution is approximately 25MB. This is what you’ll get on your iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro. It’s also the default setting on the iPhone 14 Pro family. When you enable 48MP ProRAW images, that jumps up to around 75MB. With this in mind, you’ll need to carefully consider how much you’re going to use the feature. If you plan on shooting and keeping a large number of 48MP ProRAW photos, you’ll want to have plenty of storage available on your iPhone 14 Pro. You may want to consider upgrading your iCloud storage plan, too, to make sure you have enough space. Flipping the Switch for 48MP ProRAW Images on the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max Now onto turning the feature on. Before you can capture anything using the new 48MP ProRAW capability, you’ll need to go to Settings > Camera > Formats. Once there, turn on Apple ProRAW and choose 48MP in ProRAW Resolution. Of course, if you later decide you don’t need quite that much power, you can change it to 12MP. Next, open the Camera app to start taking pictures. It’s important to note that only the main camera supports 48MP, so changing your zoom level beyond 1X will drop the resolution back to 12MP. Next, look for the RAW emblem in the top right corner, right beside the Live Photo button. It likely has a slash through it, but if you tap the RAW emblem, the slash goes away. From this point forward, you’ll be capturing photographs using the ProRAW image format. When the main camera is used, you’ll get 48MP captures. You can later edit these in the Photos app, both on your iPhone and your Mac. Other, third-party apps can also edit ProRAW, but your mileage may vary with these. In particular, though, Adobe’s Lightroom and Photoshop apps work well with Apple’s ProRAW image format. Since the format uses an industry standard (digital negative, or DNG) as its foundation, other apps capable of editing that format may still work fine. How to Tell Your Images Are 48MP ProRAW on the iPhone 14 Pro Family Want to make sure it all worked? After taking a picture (or 10) using the RAW setting, just open the Photos app on your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max. Select one of your pictures, and tap the blue information icon at the bottom. This is a lower-case “i" with a circle around it. Amongst the details offered, you can see the specifics of how the image was captured. For example, the image above shows it was captured with the main camera. You can see it’s a 48MP image, 6048 x 8064 in dimensions and 108.4MB large (I told you these images were big.) You’ll also see other details, such as the f-stop employed, shutter speed and ISO equivalent. If you have Location Services enabled for your camera, you may also see your image on a map. Fine-Tuning Your Camera Setup There are a few other settings you may want to tweak, especially if you expect to do a great deal of your iPhone photography using ProRAW. In Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings, you’ll find these toggles. See, usually many of the advanced camera settings will reset after you close and re-open the Camera app. Some of the popular ones to preserve settings for are Live Photo, Apple ProRAW and Apple ProRes. Also there, you can set the camera to stay in Night Mode, Portrait Zoom and Action Mode rather than resetting. There you have it, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max camera’s 48MP ProRAW format in a nutshell. What sort of images are you most excited about capturing using this new advance in iPhone photography? Let us know in the comments.

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Apple faces labor board complaint over anti-union tactics
Apple has received a complaint from the US National Labor Relations Board over accusations of union-busting at a New York City store.Apple World Trade CenterThe Communications Workers of America (CWA) urged the board to do so when it accused Apple of anti-union activities at the company's World Trade Center store on May 19. That wasn't the first time that the CWA has accused Apple of such activity and said the company had violated the National Labor Relations Act. Read more...

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Apple TV+ season 2 trailer for The Problem with Jon Stewart yuks it up over tough topics
Apple TV+ unveiled the season 2 trailer Tuesday for the Emmy-nominated series The Problem With Jon Stewart. The show premieres Friday, October 7 “Welcome back, it is season 2 of the The Problem — this is the new variant,” Stewart says at the trailer’s opening, offering a bit of self-effacing pandemic humor. Apple TV+ trailer for […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple TV+ unveils season two trailer for global hit comedy series ‘Acapulco’
Apple TV+ today released the trailer for the second season of its hit bilingual comedy “Acapulco.” The Spanish and English-language series… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ for Fourth-Quarter Results
Reports indicate that Foxconn has set new record sales in September, making the main Apple assembly partner, “cautiously optimistic” before fourth-quarter results. It being a rather rocky year for the company, the company has still had strong growth. The Apple partner is looking toward a strong holiday season. Foxconn Staying Optimistic for Fourth-Quarter Results Following the launch of the iPhone 14 in September, many members of the Apple supply chain expected to be carried by high seasonal sales of the new smartphone series. Now, it seems like Foxconn may be in for a surprise. This is even with many considering a poor outlook for the global economy. According to a statement seen by Reuters, Foxconn remains “cautiously optimistic” concerning the last three months of 2022. This period, being a major holiday period, is typically good for iPhone sales. However, the company also warned that, “the dynamics of inflation, the pandemic and the supply chain still need to be closely monitored”. For September and the third quarter, revenue saw growth of 40.39% and 24.4% on the year, generating revenue highs. Foxconn continues to believe in its full-year guidance from August that there will be growth. This is an upgrade from the flat revenue guidance the firm previously issued. Concerning September, the double-digit growth is likely in thanks to revenue increases within the smart consumer electronics arm. This also includes smartphone activities. The company attributes this growth to new product launches, as well as “smooth mass production”. Additionally, revenue for Foxconn saw an increase of 13.66% for the first nine months of 2022. Again, given that the next three months is a popular shopping season for consumers, the fourth quarter may likely be prosperous for the company. While Foxconn is remaining cautiously optimistic, the company has had a rather tumultuous year. COVID-19, of course, brought about many problems for the company, due in large part due to China restricting operations. Additionally, the company also dealt with power cuts caused by rationing electricity due to a massive heat wave. What do you think about Foxconn's situation? Let us know in the comments.

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iOS 16.1 beta 4 removes ‘Adaptive Transparency’ toggle for older AirPods Pro and Max
With the release of iOS 16.1 beta 3 last week, owners of the first-generation AirPods Pro and AirPods Max noticed that the update enabled the “Adaptive Transparency” option for these earphones. While it was unclear whether the feature was actually coming to older AirPods or not, Apple has now removed the option with iOS 16.1 beta 4, confirming that it was just a bug. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Review: Courant MAG:2 offers a minimalist sculptural take on an iPhone and AirPods charger
Luxury Apple accessory maker Courant recently launched its newest charger as the follow-up and bigger brother to MAG:1. MAG:2 features MagSafe compatibility with a minimalist sculptural metal and leather or soft-touch plastic and cloth design. Here’s what I discovered after going hands-on with this unique dual-charger. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Apple hit with US Labor Board complaint in NYC as unionization efforts continue
Apple has seen a growing amount of negative feedback from its retail staff this year about working conditions and compensation in its retail stores. Efforts to unionize have ranged from its NYC Grand Central store to Atlanta, Oklahoma, Glasgow, UK, and more. Now the US Labor Board has issued an official complaint against Apple in NYC. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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European Union Passes Common Charger Rule, iPhone Must be USB-C By 2024
Today the European Union has reached an agreement that smartphones will require a common charging port across all devices, meaning that the Apple iPhone will be mandated to include USB-C. By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU will have to have USB-C. By spring 2026, this law will extend to laptops. The new law was adopted Tuesday, with 602 votes in favor, 13 against and 8 abstentions. European Union Adopts USB-C Standard with Common Charger Rule Reports from June indicated that the EU was looking to set a rule mandating that small and medium sized devices, including the iPhone and Air Pods, must use a common charger. The new law aims to increase device connectivity while also reducing e-waste. According to reports, the European Union has long held the belief that the solution to multiple charging cables was to mandate a single style of charger. However, it is worth noting that when this law originally became an idea, the uni-directional microUSB was the standard at the time. However, it seems that the standard (for now) will be the USB-C port. It also seems that lawmakers in the U.S. are also looking to set an adoption standard. U.S. Lawmakers also reason that it would reduce consumer costs as well as help mitigate e-waste. What Means for Apple While this law does force Apple into switching iPhone ports from Lightning to USB-C by the time the iPhone 16 arrives, rumors suggest that the iPhone 15 is possibly aiming to adopt USB-C. Though some suspect that Apple was aiming to keep lightning until the iPhone possibly became portless, Ming Chi-Kuo has reported earlier in the year that Apple will likely make the switch to USB-C by the iPhone 15. Of course, the iPad made the switch from Lightning to USB-C in 2018 starting with the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. 2015 saw Macs adopting USB-C, starting with the 12-inch MacBook. The MacBook Pro also featured USB-C, though it then backtracked a bit last year by bringing back MagSafe, HDMI and SD card slots. What are your thoughts on the EU’s new law? Let us know in the comments.

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The Latest Observations: Good News, Bad News, iPhone 14 Delays and Emancipation
Looking out from the Observation Deck on this gorgeous Tuesday, we see good news and not-so-good news on the Apple front. Wait times are persisting and growing for certain iPhone 14 models, and Apple TV+ sets a release date for historical drama Emancipation. Oh, and can you name more songs on Apple Music than me? Wait Times Persist for iPhone 14 Pros and Grow for iPhone 14 Plus Far be it from me to argue with the late, great, Tom Petty — but waiting is easy. A lot of times, there’s really nothing else you can do. The song might more accurately say “The waiting is the annoyingest part,” though it’s not terribly melodic, plus — the little red line in Pages tells me that “annoyingest” is not actually a word.  Whatever.  Waits are lengthening for iPhones. Not all iPhones, but more than the world expected a week ago. Cult of Mac has been poking around Apple orders. Their finding — going for either iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max means maybe not getting your new phone until November.  Checking myself, had I ordered an unlocked, 128GB Deep Purple iPhone 14 Pro on Monday, I’d be looking at delivery between 26 October and 2 November. Do the same again with and iPhone 14 Pro Max and the dates stretch a week, landing in my hands between 2 November and 9 November.  Back to the Cult, that site has also poked into the iPhone 14 Plus queue. I told you yesterday that my check of Apple’s site showed orders for Apple’s biggest phone at the consumer end starting to slip in the states. Since pre-orders began, iPhone 14 Plus has shown delivery available on the model’s release date — this Friday 7 October. My check over the weekend showed that delivery had started to slip. Had I ordered Sunday, Apple was showing delivery running between 11 October and 13 October. Cult of Mac spotted the same wait Monday, according to its report.  JP Morgan Survey Shows Several Pockets of Strength for iPhone JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee is out with some really interesting iPhone numbers. Apple 3.0 ran part of a note he wrote, which had a stack of good news from Apple’s perspective. Pulling points from Chatterjee’s survey of 500+ people in the US, UK, and China: Intent to upgrade is up this year compared to last, with 75% of current iPhone owners planning to do so vs. last year’s 65% While the number of people intending to switch to iPhone is about the same as last year, what they’re dropping and what they’re looking for is interesting. What they’re dropping is Samsung and Huawei, according to Chatterjee’s survey. What they’re looking for is 5G. Besides that, the piece says, “Drivers of upgrade are less specific this year”  The phones folks find most interesting are iPhone 14 Pro Max and (surprisingly) iPhone 13. Chatterjee says that’s true among both switchers and upgraders. The 13 is doing better this year than the 12 did last year, according to the survey likely thanks to economic uncertainty. The analyst says he and his “conclude that more price sensitive customers are looking to opt for iPhone 13 rather than the more expensive iPhone 14/14 Plus…” On Apple Watch, folks looking to upgrade from an older Apple Watch or split between Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. As for folks considering their first Apple Watch, Chatterjee says two-thirds are looking to the Series 8. Chatterjee says, “Reasons not to buy are expectedly ‘price…’” That’s the primary reason holdouts are holding out on both iPhone and Apple Watch, according to the survey.  Mr. Chatterjee has an “Overweight” rating on Apple shares. He’s set JP Morgan’s price target on the shares at $200. iOS 16.0.3 Spotted in MacRumors Analytics Logs Annoyances in iOS 16.0.2 should be a thing of the past, soon — that’s the word from MacRumors. It’s not that they’ll be gone, necessarily. Any that remain though will be annoyances of iOS 16.0.3. According to the site: Evidence of an upcoming iOS 16.0.3 software update has shown up in MacRumors analytics logs, which have been a reliable indicator in the past. Bugs that users might hope to see squished include: an issue with low volume on CarPlay calls using iPhone 14 Pro display flickering on some iPhones when the brightness is turned down a Mail crashing vulnerability a problem editing Cinematic Mode videos shot on iPhone And the list goes on. Remember kids, it’s not just you… There’s no official indication as to when Apple might release the li’l bug killer. MacRumors expects it’ll be this week or next, with iOS 16.1 also expected this month.  iPhone 6 Hits Apple’s Vintage List As new models fill the hearts, minds, palms, and cases of iPhone users, pour one out for a giant of the line. Cult of Mac says iPhone 6 has hit Apple’s vintage list.  iPhone 6 was notable for a few reasons — both good and bad. On the bad side, “bendgate.” The Cult says that model “was one of the largest phones ever from Apple, and was more prone to being accidentally bent” than its predecessors. On the good said, the piece says iPhone 6 was Apple’s “answer to those wanting a larger display…” It took the display from 4-inches to 4.7-inches, and took iPhone sales  through the roof. Now, five-years after leaving Apple’s line-up, it hits the vintage list. “Not dead,” but “not at all well,” as Monty Python might say. If you’re rockin’ an iPhone 6, you can still get it worked on by Apple — provided Apple has the parts to keep it working.  Morgan Stanley Notes Drop in App Store Sales in September For a good bit of the summer, Evercore analyst Amit Daryanani tracked declining sales in Apple’s App Store. Now picking up the theme is Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring. CNBC ran a piece Monday that had Katy Huberty’s Apple following replacement saying App Store revenue fell in September as people slowed down on the game spending. That is the biggest drop for App Store revenue since Morgan Stanley started tracking that in 2015. It’s likely the biggest drop ever. Evercore’s Daryanani said in September that the decline in App Store revenue he spotted in August was the first ever decline since the store opened in 2008. As for last month’s decline, Woodring says We believe the recent App Store results make clear that the global consumer has somewhat de-emphasized App Store spending in the near-term as discretionary income is reallocated to areas of pent-up demand… Bad news for the App Store and some developers, though Apple’s Services segment is expected to grow despite the lack of App sales. CNBC says “Morgan Stanley expects Apple's total services revenue to show an 8% increase in the September quarter.” The piece points out that subscriptions and AppleCare also turn up under Apple’s Services segment. Apple CEO Tim Cook Gets Private Audience with Pope Francis Boy, Tim Cook is seeing all the sights on his trip through the UK and Europe. Battersea Park… AFC Richmond… the Pope…  I’d love to meet Tim Cook’s travel agent.  CNET says Apple’s CEO met Pope Francis in Vatican City. Mr. Cook was granted a private audience with the pontiff. “…as is customary,” the piece says, “the Vatican did not disclose what was discussed during the private meeting,” so I think we should make up what they talked about. CNET linked to a Yahoo! Finance piece that had the Pope complaining about the prevalence of smartphones over personal communication a few years ago. It’s possible they talked about that. I like to think he was having trouble with his iPhone, called Apple, then asked to speak to the manager, then asked to speak to their manager, then eventually got to Tim.  Maybe the Pope has an idea for an app. Fell free to take a turn, by the way: info@macosken.com.  AppleTV+ Film 'Emancipation' Gets Screening and Release Dates So it looks like Apple is going for it with the Antoine Fuqua/Will Smith historical drama Emancipation. Not only did the film get its first official screening last weekend, it’s got a couple of release dates. A piece from The Mac Observer says the screening took place on Saturday in Washington, D.C. It was presented during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference.  For those who’ve forgotten, the film — based on a true story — follows Peter, a runaway enslaved person in search of his family. “Eventually,” TMO says: …Peter joins the Union Army. It was during a medical examination when doctors discovered the scars on Peter’s back, which he had suffered at the hands of [a plantation] overseer. Peter’s scars were photographed and published by The Independent, noting the cruelty and barbarity of slavery in America. The film seemed a shoe-in for Oscar season — at least until last year’s Oscars. That’s when Smith took the stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The internationally televised slap left some wondering what Apple would do about releasing the film. Now, it looks like Apple is going for it.  In addition to the screening, which featured a discussion with director Fuqua and leading man Smith, Apple has set a release schedule for the film — and yes, it seems to be setting up for awards season. Apple TV+ posted a trailer for the film on Twitter on Monday. It also posted release plans. Those include a run in theaters starting on 2 December, followed by the film’s streaming premier on 9 December. The website ScreenDaily says a theatrical release among six major metros in the U.S. is once again required for Oscar eligibility.  Apple Music Celebrates 100 Million Songs; Announces New Show And finally today — Apple Music says it is host to 100 million song. How many can you name?!? While that would be an awesome contest, it’s not one Apple is running. Rather, Apple issued a press release celebrating that number: 100 million songs. The company points out that when the iPod first premiered, it was practically unimaginable that you could have “1,000 songs in your pocket.” Now, provided have an Apple Music subscription, you’ve got 100,000,000 songs in your pocket. “One hundred million songs,” says the release: …it’s a number that will continue to grow and exponentially multiply. But it’s more than just a number, representing something much more significant — the tectonic shift in the business of music making and distribution over these past two decades. The release makes mention of Apple Music’s human curation and the important role it continues to play. The company also used the release to announce the new Apple Music Today series. Every day, the release says, Apple Music will pick a new song and dive into its history…  Eight, by the way. I can name eight songs.

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Bug Prompts New AirPods Pro 2 Owners to Replace Battery
The second-generation of Apple’s AirPods Pro has recently began shipping. Unfortunately, many buyers are experiencing a number of weird issues with their wireless earbuds. In a recent one, a bug is prompting AirPods Pro 2 owners to replace the battery, right after first purchase. Find My Replace Battery Notifications Plague AirPods Pro 2 Buyers With this bug, something unusual happens in the Find My app whenever the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds or charging case battery charge drops too low. A notification pops up urging the user to “replace the battery on … soon,” even though the accessory is brand new. Of course, it’s not even possible to replace the AirPods Pro battery, whether in the earbuds themselves or the charging case. The notification is likely mislabeled, and should just be telling owners to recharge the accessory. Lending even more confusion, the notification doesn’t make it immediately clear it’s an AirPods Pro 2 battery referred to. Instead, the message in Find My simply refers to one or more of “left,” “right,” or “Case.” It is, however, very similar in appearance to the message triggered when the CR2032 battery in an AirTag is almost depleted. Bug Possibly Related to U1 Chip in Charging Case The AirPods Pro 2 charging case now has enhanced location tracking in the Find My app. This is courtesy of Apple adding its U1 chip to the case, new for the second-generation wireless earbuds. The U1 chip not only enabled Precision Finding, but also continually transmits the battery level for the charging case. This may be the cause of the bug. One theory reported by MacRumors suggests Apple might have used much of the AirTag’s firmware for the new MagSafe Charging case. This would certainly explain the confusing alerts, given how similar they are to the prompts to replace an AirTag’s battery. Apple has not yet commented on the issue, but it’s likely we’ll see it resolved with a software update in the near future. It’s difficult to ascertain just how widespread the bug is, but there are multiple reports of it on Reddit. Image credit Redditor /u/IlyaMarshal

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Free speech advocate Elon Musk looks to go ahead with buying Twitter after all
Elon Musk is proposing to buy Twitter for the original offer price of $54.20 a share, likely avoiding a legal fight over the contentious… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Elon Musk throws in towel, agrees to buy Twitter at original price
Elon Musk reportedly has stopped his efforts to get out of buying Twitter. He’s going to purchase the social media platform at his original price from April. He spent the intervening months trying back out of the deal, which forces him to pay much more for the company than its current value. Musk’s on-again/off-again deal […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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How to set up Personalized Spatial Audio in iOS 16
Apple has expanded the use of Spatial Audio in iOS 16. Here's how to personalize the listening experience with Spatial Audio for yourself."Personalized Spatial Audio will deliver the most immersive listening experience by precisely placing sounds in space that is tuned just for you," said Mary-Ann Rau, senior engineer for AirPods firmware, at Apple's September 2022 event.Here are the devices that support Personalized Spatial Audio and how to set up the feature. Read more...

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Camera Bump on iPhone 14 Pro Causing Wireless Charging Problems
It’s almost common knowledge by now that Apple dramatically increased the camera bump on the iPhone 14 Pro. Necessary to accommodate the larger camera sensor and new 48MP main camera, this change is evidently causing owners some major hassles. Reports are coming in of the larger camera bump on the iPhone 14 Pro causing problems using many different wireless chargers. iPhone 14 Pro Owners Complain Their New Devices Won’t Work with ‘Most’ Wireless Chargers The new camera system on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have been pretty well hyped. The 48MP main camera is a huge jump over previous generations, and features like the Photonic Engine and Active Mode make iPhone photography more powerful than ever. However, many owners of the new iPhone 14 Pro are reporting a big hassle related to the enlarged camera bump needed to make all of that happen. Not only did the camera have early trouble with physical vibration in third-party apps, but now owners are reporting their wireless chargers won’t work with the handset. Those using Qi chargers seem to bear the brunt of the problem. As a refresher, Qi wireless charging is a universal standard that doesn’t rely on the MagSafe magnets in more recent iPhone models. You just rest or lay your device against a charging pad or mat, and the electricity flows through to recharge your battery. The problem here is tolerance. While Qi charging doesn’t necessarily require direct contact, there cannot be more than a few millimeters of gap between the device and the charging surface. Apple’s redesigned and enlarged camera bump on the iPhone 14 Pro pushes that tolerance just a bit too far, it seems. No Impact to MagSafe Charging, or Apparently the iPhone 14 Pro Max In our own internal testing and reading the reports, it appears the problem lies only with the iPhone 14 Pro. There haven’t been any reports of troubles from iPhone 14 Pro Max owners this far. Furthermore, it’s only Qi wireless chargers that show a problem, not MagSafe. One TMO staff member reported that using a “cheap case” alleviated the problem with her iPhone 14 Pro and wireless charging. Even then, the device will only charge when placed upside down or in landscape orientation. Other, more expensive cases, showed the same problem of the Qi charging mat not making the appropriate connection at all to recharge the iPhone. For my part, I rely entirely on MagSafe charging and haven’t experienced any challenges. I use both an OtterBox MagSafe charging stand and a HyperJuice 4-in-1 magnetic wireless charger. Both of these accessories work just fine, from my testing.

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Apple seeds fourth iOS 16.1 and tvOS 16.1, fifth iPadOS 16.1 betas to developers
Apple has reached the fourth builds of iOS 16.1 and tvOS 16.1, and has handed them over to developer beta testers alongside a fifth for iPadOS 16.1.The latest builds can be downloaded by developers taking part in the beta-testing program via the Apple Developer Center, or as an over-the-air update for any hardware that's already running the beta builds. Public beta versions of the releases generally arrive a short while after their developer counterparts, available through the Apple Beta Software Program website.The fourth betas of iOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1, as well as the fifthh of iPadOS 16.1, arrive after the previous betas from September 27, and the betas before that collection landed on September 20. The first landed on September 14 for iOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Read more...

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Apple seeds tenth developer beta of macOS Ventura
Apple is edging ever closer to the release of macOS Ventura, and has provided developer beta testers with a tenth build of the operating system.macOS Ventura developer beta 10 now availableThe newest betas can be acquired via the Apple Developer Center by developers signed up for the program, or as an over-the-air update on devices already running beta software. Public betas typically appear shortly after the developer versions, and downloaded through the Apple Beta Software Program website. Read more...

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iOS 16.1 beta 4 now available as public release quickly approaches
iOS 16.1 beta 4 is now rolling out to developers as Apple prepares for a broader release sometime this fall. iOS 16.1 adds a number of new features to the iPhone, including Live Activities, Clean Energy Charging, changes to the Lock Screen, a redesigned battery percentage icon, and more. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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How to use Photos features that are new in iOS 16
It doesn't look as if Photos changed much in iOS 16, but there are many more options and controls that you will come to rely on. Here's how to get the most out of it.Perhaps it's the 48 megapixel camera of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max that have had all the attention lately, but the humble Photos deserves some, too.For in iOS 16, Apple has updated Photos, keeping its general easy-to-use design, but adding in extras to give you more control. Right within Photos you can now: Read more...

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Elon Musk's on-again off-again Twitter deal is back on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly renewed his $44 billion offer for Twitter, with news of the potential purchase sending shockwaves across Wall Street.Musk and Twitter has a strained relationship, ever since the Tesla chief offered to buy the company then withdrew over supposed bot issues. In the latest salvo of the affair, Elon seemingly once again wants to take control of Twitter.Sources of Bloomberg with knowledge of the offer, claim that Musk has renewed his offer to buy Twitter. Details of the new attempt have yet to surface, but the proposal letter from Musk has been independently confirmed by CNBC. Read more...

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More ads are coming to Instagram, including your profile feed
Even more ads will soon start appearing in your Instagram feed, Meta announced today. With these changes, advertisers will now be able to place ads on the Explore homepage as well as directly in profile feeds. The addition of more ads comes as Instagram continues to face backlash for recent changes… more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Everything we know about the M2 Pro and M2 Max 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple is expected to release the first revision to the 2021 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro as soon as this month. Here’s everything we expect to see with the M2 Pro chip and M2 Max chip MacBook Pro notebooks so far. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Elon Musk swears he really wants to buy Twitter this time, avoiding pending trial
It’s been a roller coaster ride between Elon Musk and Twitter this year with the Tesla CEO giving up on the acquisition back in July. Days after, Twitter sued Musk for breach of contract. Now in the latest chapter of the saga, Musk has sent a letter to Twitter with a proposal to go through with the $44 billion purchase. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.

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Today in Apple history: Siri debuts on iPhone 4s
October 4, 2011: With the unveiling of the iPhone 4s, Apple introduces the world to Siri. A groundbreaking example of artificial intelligence in action, Siri’s debut fulfills a long-term dream at Apple. The company first predicted such a feature in the 1980s — with the Siri launch coming at almost the exact month Apple envisioned. […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

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Apple assembler Foxconn sets revenue record on ‘storming demand’ for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max
Major Apple iPhone assembler Foxconn said September revenue totaled 822.3 billion new Taiwan dollars ($25.9 billion), up 40.4% year-on-year… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Microsoft: Two New 0-Day Flaws in Exchange Server
Microsoft Corp. is investigating reports that attackers are exploiting two previously unknown vulnerabilities in Exchange Server, a technology many organizations rely on to send and receive email. Microsoft says it is expediting work on software patches to plug the security holes. In the meantime, it is urging a subset of Exchange customers to enable a setting that could help mitigate ongoing attacks.

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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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New record-low price: Apple AirPods for only $79
Amazon has 2nd generation Apple AirPods on sale for only $79 for a limited time. That's a whopping $50 off Apple's MSRP. Shipping is free. Their price is the lowest we've ever seen for a new set of AirPods from any Apple retailer, and it will likely be the lowest price even during the upcoming holiday shopping season. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Open a new line of service at Verizon and quality for a free CPO 256GB or 512GB Apple iPhone 13
Verizon is giving away a free Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) 256GB or 512GB iPhone 13 (any color) in Great Condition to customers who choose one of those phones and open a new line of service. Offer is available online only, and no trade-in is required. Price of the phone is applied to your account monthly over a 36 month period... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple adds a range of custom-configured 13-inch M2 MacBook Pros to their Certified Refurbished store for up to $250 off MSRP
Apple standard-configuration 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. Apple's one-year warranty is included, shipping is free, and each MacBook has a new outer shell. Apple has now added a series of custom-configured models to their Certified Refurbished section with up to 24GB of RAM and 2TB SSDs ranging up to $250 off MSRP. The following configurations are available... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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13″ MacBook Pros with M2 CPUs are on sale for $150-$200 off MSRP
Amazon has new 13" MacBook Pros with Apple M2 processors in stock and on sale today for $150-$200 off MSRP. Their prices are the lowest we've seen so far for Macs with M2 processors, and they represent some of the first major discounts on new M2 13" MacBook Pros. Be sure to purchase from Amazon rather than a third-party seller, and not that Amazon's stock is likely to come and go, so check their site often... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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14″ MacBook Pros with Apple M1 Pro CPUs in stock and on sale starting at $1599, $400 off MSRP
Amazon has restocked 14" MacBook Pros M1 Pro CPUs for $400 off MSRP, starting at only $1599. Shipping is free. Be sure to make your purchase from Amazon rather than a third-party seller. Their prices are the lowest we've seen for new 14" MacBook Pros from any Apple retailer... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple has M1 Mac minis in stock again starting at only $589, Certified Refurbished
Apple has restocked a full line of M1-powered Mac minis available in their Certified Refurbished section starting at only $589 and up to $140 off MSRP. Each mini comes with Apple's one-year warranty, and shipping is free: M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $589 $110 off MSRP. Step up to a mini with 512GB of storage for $759: M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $759 $140 off MSRP. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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Apple has M1 Mac minis in stock again starting at only $589, Certified Refurbished
Apple has restocked a full line of M1-powered Mac minis available in their Certified Refurbished section starting at only $589 and up to $140 off MSRP. Each mini comes with Apple's one-year warranty, and shipping is free: M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $589 $110 off MSRP. Step up to a mini with 512GB of storage for $759: M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $759 $140 off MSRP. The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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13″ M1 MacBook Airs with 16GB of RAM available today at Apple for $1019, Certified Refurbished
Apple has 13" M1 MacBook Airs (8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU) in stock today with 16GB of RAM for $190 off MSRP, Certified Refurbished, only $1019. Apple includes a standard one-year warranty with these models, each features a new outer case, and they are in like-new condition. Apple's prices are the cheapest anywhere for an M1 13" MacBook Air with 16GB of memory... The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.

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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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