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- 1 hour agoInterviewing for iOS Developer at Yelp – Any iOS-related topics that I must go through? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingInterviewing for iOS Developer at Yelp – Any iOS-related topics that I must go through?
Other than the usual, of course. I have a fairly good understanding of memory management, concurrency, design patterns, and most topics covered in the official documentation. I read in one of the reviews on Glassdoor that the candidate was asked about the build process on Xcode. WWDC18 has a video explaining that quite well. Any […]1 hour ago‘Music MiniPlayer’ for Mac offers iTunes 10 nostalgia with modern twists
A new app from from developer Mario Guzman, dubbed “Music MiniPlayer,” aims to bring one of the most useful features from iTunes 10 back to the Mac. The utility replicates the design of the classic iTunes 10 MiniPlayer for Mac, but with a few added modern twists. Head below for all of the details. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.04:59 pmFacebook for iOS dark mode interface disappears for many users
The Facebook app is now missing one of the most-used system-level features of iOS. As spotted by many Facebook users and confirmed by 9to5Mac, the dark mode option in Facebook for iOS has disappeared without explanation. While this is likely a bug, Facebook has not acknowledged the issue or provided a timeline on a fix. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.04:35 pmHow to send balloons, hearts, and other flair in iMessage
Give your text and emoji-based messages a bit of life, by sending special effects to others in the iMessage conversation.You can send various iMessage effects to your friends and family. Sometimes, sending a message from your iPhone to others can seem a bit pedestrian. A line of text doesn't really elicit emotion unless it's a meaningful message, unless you count the use of emojis and copious use of capitalized letters and punctuation. Read more...04:32 pmApple intimidates retail workers into cancelling union vote
Employees of an Apple store in Atlanta won’t be voting to form a union after all. They withdrew their request with the National Labor Relations Board, and said Apple had carried out “a systematic, sophisticated campaign to intimidate them.” It is not known how this will effect the employees trying to form a union at […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)03:34 pmCan I use Preference Key struct more than one with “Name.self” in different situations? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCan I use Preference Key struct more than one with “Name.self” in different situations?
If I have one preference key struct to store a value. Can I use the same key on different view with: .preference(key: Name.self, …).onPreferenceChange(… submitted by /u/C137Sheldor [link] [comments]03:16 pmARRIS’ DOCSIS 3.1 Modem and Router Combo is Nearly $100 Off
Save on monthly rental costs and upgrade to a dual-band router with the ARRIS Surfboard DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem and WiFi Router. Today, the ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.03:15 pmApple features tennis app ‘SwingVision’ in highlight story
Apple’s official website recently had a virtual callout on a tennis performance-tracking app that makes the sport more accessible to people. SwingVision was highlighted ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.03:00 pmHow to take stunning selfies with the Apple Watch Camera Remote app
Everyone knows Apple Watch is an excellent health and fitness companion. But did you know it’s also handy for taking selfies? That’s thanks to Apple Watch’s best kept secret: the Camera Remote app. This indispensable watch app will raise your selfie game, enabling you to take more flattering shots, with better compositions, more interesting poses […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)02:50 pmTim Cook sends $100K to Robertsdale high school band
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently donated $100,000 to buy new band equipment to the Alabama high school he went to. The Robertsdale High School ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.02:38 pm‘Psychonauts 2’ game arrives on Mac
Double Fine Productions’ adventure game ‘Psychonauts 2’ has launched on the Mac platform for both Apple Silicon and Intel builds. ‘Psychonauts 2’ follows ‘Raz’ ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.02:12 pmApple fails to dismiss Cydia creator’s lawsuit over iPhone’s app distribution monopoly | Cult of MacApple fails to dismiss Cydia creator’s lawsuit over iPhone’s app distribution monopoly
Apple’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Cydia creator Jay Freeman in the California federal court has been denied. The lawsuit alleges that Apple has an illegal monopoly over app distribution on iPhones and iPads. Amended lawsuit from Cydia creator within the statute of limitations Freeman initially filed a lawsuit against Apple in 2020. […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)02:12 pmReview: HidrateSpark Steel water bottle with Apple Health integration
Last month, Hidrate launched the HidrateSpark PRO STEEL with 32 oz (around 900 ml). This water bottle features a premium look and Apple Health integration and I must admit, I got a bit too excited about a water bottle that reminds me to drink water. With that in mind, I decided to buy the HidrateSpark Steel water bottle with 21 oz (620 ml) a few weeks ago to understand whether it would improve my daily routine of drinking water to have a pretty nice bottle to carry around. Discover how it’s going below. Disclaimer: HidrateSpark Steel and HidrateSpark PRO are the same water bottles, the company just rebranded the first with the latter. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.02:00 pmThe tension ratchets up in Tehran [Apple TV+ recap] ★★
Apple TV+’s Tehran goes to jail this week as everybody’s best-laid plans come crashing down. As the tension on the show ratchets up approaching the season finale, the obvious imbalance in the two groups of opposing Mossad and Iranian agents shrinks. That makes watching the show for fun a little easier, but always there’s a lingering […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)01:57 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating a Potential Issue with Call Transcriptions
May 28, 06:57 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with call transcriptions. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.01:53 pmApple's Tim Cook trails behind Elon Musk in CEO pay for 2021
Apple CEO Tim Cook was the second highest-paid CEO of all Fortune 500 companies in 2021, trailing behind Tesla's Elon Musk by earning $770 million.As the head of one of the biggest tech companies in the world, it's expected for Tim Cook to receive a considerable amount of compensation for his leadership. In analysis of the top well-paid CEOs, it seems Cook is almost at the top of the list.In a list created by Fortune comparing the compensation of CEOs within the Fortune 500, Cook was in second place, earning a total of $770.5 million in 2021. However, the report admits that it isn't a figure stemming from a basic salary, but instead part of a 10-year granting of shares worth $1.7 billion. Read more...01:40 pmmacOS 13: Here’s what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and more
WWDC 2022 will take place a few days from now. The event will mark the launch of macOS 13, the next major release of Apple’s software platform for the Mac, as also the first new operating system after the complete transition from Intel to its own silicon. Head below as we recap all of the latest rumors and expectations for macOS 13 this year, including new features, release info, and more. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.01:38 pmHow does ios recognise if an app can be a standard browser? How can I set up my app to be recognised? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow does ios recognise if an app can be a standard browser? How can I set up my app to be recognised?
submitted by /u/ZlZ-_zfj338owhg_ulge [link] [comments]01:30 pmCheck out some of our best Memorial Day deals under $50
There’s a lot you can do with an extra day. During long holiday weekends, you can hit the pool, relax at home, and maybe revisit a hobby you don’t get enough time with. But whatever you do, you probably want to really focus on something you enjoy. That’s why we rounded up hot Memorial Day […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)01:30 pmSix Apple apps in dire need of a makeover in iOS 16
The lead-up to Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is always rife with rumor and speculation. But so far this year leaks have been few and far between and most of what has trickled out into the public eye has been on the vague side. Take, for example, Bloomberg’s usually very well-sourced Mark Gurman, who said last week–with nothing more in the way of explanation–that iOS 16 would contain some “fresh Apple apps.” Let’s assume for a moment that this isn’t merely a resurgence of 1990s slang and that the apps in question aren’t “funky fresh,” but rather that the company is intending to roll out new and/or updated versions of some of its built-in apps on iOS. That certainly sounds promising and, as you might imagine, I have some ideas of exactly what that could (or should) entail. Weather It’s time, Apple. After 12 years, the iPad deserves a Weather app. I know that it’s not the most exciting of developments, but come on: you already provide home screen widgets with updated interfaces that are almost apps in their own regard. And I find it hard to believe that Apple spent however much money it did on Dark Sky to not leverage it on all of its platforms. (While we’re at it, some integration on the macOS side, especially as say a Mac-like menu bar widget, would not go amiss either.) Time to bring Weather to the iPad.Apple The Weather app has always been a peculiar absence on the tablet. Did Apple think people who use the iPad don’t care about the weather because they’re usually using the device inside their homes? Regardless, the most recent version of Weather on the iPhone demonstrated that the company could compete with the best of what third parties have to offer, so let’s finally bring the iPad kicking and screaming into the modern era. Just in time for summer! Wallet Apple’s gotten increasingly into payment systems over the last few years with Apple Pay and the Apple Card. Even the recent minor iOS 15.5 update made the interesting change of adding Send and Request payment buttons to the Wallet app, functionality that had previously been buried in Messages. But one aspect of finance is still missing: analysis and budgeting tools. Yes, if you have an Apple Card, you can see that wash of colors that tell you which areas you’re spending your money or export your transactions as documents to import into some other tool. But it would also be handy if the company could provide more substantial tools for financial health, helping consumers understand exactly where their money is going. Think less of a wallet and more of a ledger. Apps like Mint and Personal Capital have a lot of traction in this space, but if Apple is serious about expanding the ways it works with money–and it’s already announced that it will be opening up access for Tap to Pay in the coming months–then there may be value in Apple providing a more holistic view that helps consumers manage that money in a responsible fashion. Email, Phone, Messages, Calendar The virtue of built-in apps on the iPhone is that they take care of most people’s needs. Email? Got it. Phone? Check. Messages? Yep. Calendar? Sure. These apps–and, for the most part, the tasks they accomplish–are profoundly mundane. And yet, that mundanity also means that users rely on them to get things done. They’re essential. This makes for a tricky balance, because you don’t want to change them for change’s sake, but you also don’t want to let them stagnate to the point where they feel archaic. The Calendar app is due for a major overhaul.Foundry Mail and Calendar are a great example of two apps that have barely budged in the past several years and, as a result, are teetering on the verge of antiquity. While third-party email apps have been pushing the envelope (if you’ll excuse the phrase) with features like intelligent filtering, snoozing reminders, and more, Mail has finally gotten around to adding multicolored flags. Likewise, Calendar, which is about as bare-bones an app as you can find on the platform, has at last added the ability to recognize video calls (two years into the pandemic), but could stand to revisit how it displays events on multiple calendars, or improve its natural language processing, or add support for scheduling events between multiple parties. Finally, Messages, one of Apple’s most popular apps, should improve its cross-platform compatibility with Android (instead of punishing iOS’s own users by barraging them with a deluge of messages about people “liking” a message), implement better spam filtering for unwanted texts (whether via SMS or iMessage), and expand the useful tapbacks to include any emoji. These things may not be sexy, but they’re potentially big quality of life improvements for the audience who use these built-in apps—which is probably the majority of iOS users, given that many don’t bother swapping them out for third-party apps. iOS, WWDC01:23 pmWhatsApp for iOS improving Reactions feature in new update
Last month, WhatsApp released its long-awaited Reactions feature. With that, users could react with up to six emojis in any conversation, audio, photo, and more. Now, the app is planning to improve the function even more with a few tweaks. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.01:17 pmAtlanta's Apple Store Union Organizers face Setback as they withdraw from Next Week's Scheduled Vote | Patently AppleAtlanta's Apple Store Union Organizers face Setback as they withdraw from Next Week's Scheduled Vote
It's being reported tht a union vote at an Apple store at the Cumberland Mall location in Atlanta is in doubt after the union trying to organize the retail workers withdrew its request for an election on June 2.01:00 pmApple @ Work: A Time Machine in the Cloud would drive Managed Apple ID usage
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing Businesses and Schools to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices . Over 32,000 organizations leverage Mosyle solutions to automate the deployment, management and security of millions of Apple devices daily. Request a FREE account today and discover how you can put your Apple fleet on auto-pilot at a price point that is hard to believe. One of the aspects of Apple Business Essentials that is beneficial for enterprises using Apple is the included iCloud storage. However, many businesses already have an enterprise file sharing solution like Box, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. I’d love to see Apple evolve its iCloud in the enterprise to tackle a new problem: Time Machine in the Cloud. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.01:00 pmTop Stories: WWDC 2022 Schedule, New Apple Watch Pride Bands, and More
It's Memorial Day weekend in the United States, and that means WWDC is right around the corner and anticipation is building for what we might see at the opening keynote. Software updates are a given, but will we see any new hardware? Other news this week included the annual release of new Pride-themed Apple Watch bands, iPhone 14 Pro rumors, and Sony's latest headphones that compete against the AirPods Max, so read for all of the details! Apple Shares WWDC 2022 Schedule Starting With Keynote One of the most exciting times of the year for Apple fans is fast approaching, with WWDC now under two weeks away. Apple this week shared a schedule for WWDC, which will kick off with the keynote on Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. At the weeklong developer conference, Apple is expected to preview its latest software, including iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16. WWDC will be an online affair again this year, but some lucky developers were randomly selected to attend a special day at Apple Park on June 6 for a tour and to watch the keynote video in person. New Apple Watch Pride Edition Bands Now Available In celebration of Pride month this June, and in support of the LGBTQ+ community and equality, Apple this week released new Pride Edition versions of the Sport Loop and Nike Sport Loop for $49 each. A new Pride watch face is also available for the Apple Watch Series 4 or newer. The watch face's colorful threads move as the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch is rotated, the display is tapped, or the wearer's wrist is raised. iPhone 14 Pro Screen Refresh Rate Upgrade Could Allow for Always-On Display Display industry consultant Ross Young this week shared his expectation that the ProMotion displays used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be capable of dropping to a refresh rate as low as 1Hz. This upgrade could pave the way for an always-on display and/or longer battery life. The Apple Watch has featured an always-on display since the Series 5 was released in 2019, allowing for the clock and other on-screen elements to be viewed at any time. iPhone 14 Pro Renders Highlight Multiple Design Changes Speaking of the iPhone 14 Pro, leaker Jon Prosser and graphic designer Ian Zelbo have shared some brand-new renderings of what the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to look like, reflecting a number of design changes rumored for the device. In addition to the much-discussed shift from a notch to a "hole and pill" design for the front camera and Face ID, the renderings include a larger camera array that will necessitate a change of the corner radii of the entire device for a slightly rounder appearance. Sony's New WH-1000XM5 Headphones vs. AirPods Max Sony last week came out with an updated version of its popular over-ear noise canceling headphones, so we picked up a pair to compare them to the AirPods Max to see which headphones are better. Sony's new "WH-1000XM5" headphones are priced at $399 in the United States, while the AirPods Max retail for $549. Watch our video for a comparison of the headphones to see which is a better value and check out our complete review of Sony's latest cans. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:49 pmApple Store workers in Atlanta drop bid for union vote, claim ‘intimidation’
The labor group trying to organize Apple employees at an Apple Retail Store in Atlanta is withdrawing its request for an election, alleging… The post Apple Store workers in Atlanta drop bid for union vote, claim ‘intimidation’ appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:29 pmDaily deals May 28: Discounted refurbished MacBook Pro, $90 off iPad mini, 50% off 55-inch TCL 4K TV, more | AppleInsiderDaily deals May 28: Discounted refurbished MacBook Pro, $90 off iPad mini, 50% off 55-inch TCL 4K TV, more
Alongside refurbished MacBook Pro and iPad mini discounts, Saturday's best deals include $100 off a Gaggia espresso machine, $40 off Monoprice home theater speakers, and much more.Best deals for May 28Every day, AppleInsider searches online retailers to find offers and discounts on items including Apple hardware, upgrades, smart TVs, and accessories. We compile the best deals we find into our daily collection, which can help our readers save money. Read more...12:20 pmToday in Apple history: First-gen iPad rolls out around the world
May 28, 2010: Customers across Europe and Asia queue up to buy the iPad when Apple’s new tablet finally rolls out internationally. The reason for the gap between the iPad’s U.S. launch in early April and its international debut more than a month later? Unexpectedly large demand for the groundbreaking device. Original iPad goes on […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)10:59 amImposter syndrome among developers – User testing
I'm doing some user testing for an assignment on imposter syndrome among developers, and I have already gotten a lot of great feedback on two surveys I published earlier. I've created a prototype of an application that solves this issue. You can participate in the prototype test here👉https://app.useberry.com/t/C6gVJYsbB9CH/ P.S. Remember it's an early stage prototype, […]10:30 amIs the most intriguing iPhone 14 leak both accurate and fake?
Welcome to our weekly collection of all the Apple news you missed this week, in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Have we just seen the iPhone 14 Pro…or not? Four months ahead of its planned launch this fall, the iPhone 14 Pro made a premature appearance on blogs and news sites this week, when a leaked advert for Apple Pay seemingly confirmed the device’s new hole + pill design. The 15-second spot, posted by Apple Archive Thai, illustrates the simple process of using Apple Pay in a store, but the stylized handset has twin apertures rather than a notch. What a slip! Someone’s going to get fired for this! Well, maybe. You see, while we say leaked, there’s been considerable debate about the legitimacy of the video. A large proportion of the commenters on a busy Reddit thread, for example, feel it’s probably fake. Anyone who’s been on Reddit will know that pretty much everything is fake according to those guys, but they do raise some fair points. One is that it wouldn’t have been especially difficult to counterfeit. We can probably agree that the video accurately captures the look and sound of a legit Apple advert, but a glance at some iPhone 14 Pro renders posted this week will show how adept some independent artists have become at mimicking the Cupertino aesthetic. It could even be a modified version of an existing Apple advert, with only the handset detail altered. So we’re not going to insist that this is Definitely The Real Thing, not least because nobody has yet offered any proof that it is. But let’s think about this logically. If Apple is changing the screen design of the Pro iPhones–and most leakers and analysts agree that it is–then it will need to create new sales materials for every market around the world in time for the launch. That’s a major job, and you can bet that marketing teams would be part of the conversation while the design is still officially secret. It’s at least plausible that something like this would be in the pipeline at this stage. And if you believe that iPhone 14 Pro marketing materials are starting to appear, you’re left with one question: given Apple’s famous leak problems, would it be more surprising for one of them to leak… or for all of them to remain hidden? We won’t know the truth until the launch event in September. But if you’d like to see what the fuss is all about, take a look at the ‘leaked’ advert: Apple’s new menu options Apple Breakfast gets to write about an actual Apple breakfast this week, with news that Tim Cook is really spoiling developers at WWDC 2022. The menu for Apple’s in-person event, which appeared online on Wednesday, includes such delicacies as smoked salmon and caviar, barbecue brisket, Kung Pau tofu, and dark chocolate panna cotta. We’re not sure about micro horseradish (how did Apple find enough tiny horses?) but still wish we could go. This is the menu for Apple’s WWDC in-person event, breakfast and lunch: pic.twitter.com/4rm545wDPF— D. Griffin Jones (@dgriffinj0nes) May 25, 2022It’s a far cry from catering at developer conferences past, which Cult of Mac recalls as “a couple of notches above Fyre Festival food.” Of course, pandemic conditions mean this will by necessity be a select gathering, so it’s easier to pamper the attendees. And, just maybe, Apple feels it has some making up to do after a few years of iffy relations with its developer partners. Trending: Top stories of the week Prepare for disappointment: The enormous stakes and Apple’s innate conservatism mean the iPhone 14 is unlikely to dazzle. We round up six Apple apps in desperate need of a makeover. The HomePod can be Apple’s new iPod: Fun, popular, and simple. Microsoft’s grand plan for the future of Windows is basically an M1 Mac mini. The Pixel Watch will fail for the same reason every other Apple Watch killer failed. Why won’t Corsair and Dell just let Apple’s Touch Bar die already? Podcast of the week The operating systems for the iPad and Apple Watch are due for updates, which we’ll see at WWDC in June. And in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the features we want to see in those OSes. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Software updates, bugs & other issues Longtime WhatsApp users might soon need a newer iPhone. Looking forward to iPadOS 16? These are the new iPad features we hope to see at WWDC. And here’s everything you need to know about macOS 13. And with that, we’re done for this week. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Twitter for breaking news stories. See you next Saturday, enjoy your weekend, and stay Appley! Apple08:00 amApple is blowing out these refurbished iPads for just $229.99
iPad innovations just keep coming, but true Apple fans know the truth. They know that even though the world’s most popular tablet keeps adding new features virtually every year, there are scads of iPads only a few years old that are still more than enough device for anyone looking for a reliable tablet at a fraction of the price of buying new. Case in point, Apple is now offering fully refurbished Apple iPad 6s for just $229.99. The model packs a 2.03 GHz Apple A10 Fusion quad-core processor, which is enough juice to rival chips running most portable PCs. Featuring 32GB of storage space, full WiFi connectivity support, and an 8 MP camera for stunning, high-quality images or crystal clear video streaming, this tablet is ready to meet the needs of users who demand fluid multi-tasking. As for the screen, this 9.7” IPS LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 display helps make easy browsing a breeze with multi-touch controls. Plus, this iPad also features a battery life of over 10 hours, offering more than enough time for tackling projects and viewing sessions that require some extra attention. As an Apple-certified refurbished tablet, this iPad has been tested and graded to look and function just like it did when it rolled off the factory line. Tested for function and any cosmetic blemishes, this purchase comes with a full complement of accessories as well as a minimum 90-day warranty in the event of any problems. Regularly $253, this iPad 6 is now on sale at almost 10 percent off, down to just $229.99. Prices are subject to change iPad07:00 amBest Mac monitors and displays
The monitor might be the most important part of your Mac’s setup–after all, you can’t use any computer without one. Because you’ll spend a lot of time looking at it, you’ll want to invest wisely. Not only will you want a monitor that provides a pleasing experience, but the quality of the images on the screen can also affect your work. However, picking a new monitor can be daunting. Not only are there lots of manufacturers to choose from, but there are also lots of sizes, resolutions, and features to consider–and when we say lots, we mean lots. We’re here to help guide you while you shop, and we have some tips on what to look for in a monitor. Apple sells displays for its Macs, and you could go with its offerings, but its displays are a quite bit more expensive than what third parties have. Buying from a different company may mean you may not get a feature that Apple offers, but then it may also be a feature that you don’t need, depending on how you use the monitor. Note there are compatibility issues for M1 Macs. We have a guide to monitors for M1 Macs and what you need to know before buying. Fortunately, there are plenty of companies that have great monitors that you can use with your Mac, without having to take out a second mortgage. Our sister publication, PCWorld, has tested several non-Apple displays, and we list the top-rated ones below. Here are our recommendations. Best Mac monitors: Recommendations Acer K242HYL – Budget-friendly general-purpose monitor MSRP: $149.99 Best Prices Today: 149.99 at Acer You’ll make some compromises for the price of this display, but it does a good job of hitting the features that matter most, with good image quality and motion response, as well as tossing in a few surprise extras like a 75Hz refresh rate. Acer Nitro XV272 – Color accuracy on a budget MSRP: $399.99 Best Prices Today: $279.99 at Amazon | $399.99 at Acer Acer’s Nitro XV272 costs more than a lot of 1080p monitors, but the IPS, 165Hz screen provides above-average image quality, excellent color accuracy and motion performance, and a full range of monitor-stand adjustments and a generous array of ports make it worth the cost. Alienware AW3423DW – Ultrawide with high refresh rate MSRP: $1,300 Best Prices Today: $1299.99 at Dell Home The AW3423DW’s isn’t perfect, but the QD-OLED panel makes it a top-notch 34-inch ultrawide monitor. Apple Studio Display – Apple's 'affordable' production monitor MSRP: $1,599 Best Prices Today: $1599 at Apple As a production display, the Studio Display is an affordable alternative to the Pro Display XDR. Buyers will enjoy its handsome design, good image quality, and impressive spatial audio. Read our full Studio Display review Apple Pro Display XDR – Apple's top-of-the-line monitor MSRP: $4,999 (standard), $5,999 (nano-texture glass) Best Prices Today: $4.99 at Best Buy | $4999 at Apple This is a stunning piece of engineering, and we found it hard to find fault with the picture quality and color output, but it’s seriously expensive and depending on how you configure it, could cost over $5,000 US. Read our full Pro Display XDR review Asus ProArt PA279CV – 4K for the budget-conscious MSRP: $499 Best Prices Today: $482.99 at Amazon | $484.99 at Best Buy | $499 at Best Buy The Asus ProArt PA279CV targets content creators with accurate image quality and expansive connectivity – and it hits the mark. Dell U3223QE – Large-screen with 4K resolution Best Prices Today: 919.99 at Dell | $919.99 at Dell Small Business | $989.09 at Amazon The Dell U3223QE uses LG’s IPS Black tech to deliver a top-notch, professional-level, 31.5-inch 4K display with a built-in USB-C hub. Gigabyte M27Q X – Affordable media monitor Best Prices Today: $499.99 at Amazon | 499.99 at B&H Gigabyte’s M27Q X doesn’t look like much out of the box, but this 1440p/240Hz IPS panel delivers a superb media experience where it counts, with excellent motion clarity and stunning image quality. How to choose a Mac monitor Display technology is a bit of a movable feast, with a lot of confusing jargon and technical features to wade through, as well as a variety of different interfaces and cables that are used by Apple itself and the various monitor manufacturers. So it’s worth taking a closer look at some of the factors that you need to think about when buying a monitor for your Mac. Screen size Size isn’t everything, as the saying goes, but it’s a good place to start. Your decision will be influenced by how much desk space you have, and how comfortable you are while using the display. Some people think that a big screen is best, but then when they start to use it daily, they find that it’s too big. And the same goes for customers who think a small screen is best. If you’re looking for a size to start with for your own personal research, we recommend 24 inches. That seems like a good size for most people, and it’s easy to go up or down from that point. Most people tend to go between 24 and 27 inches for home use. For professionals–graphics, video, audio, even spreadsheets–a large screen will help you be more productive. Think 27 inches and higher. You’ll be able to fit more elements on the screen and not waste your time scrolling. If on-screen real estate is valuable to you, consider a multi-display setup. A smaller screen can be used for things like chat, email, web, and more, while the bigger screen is your main workspace. Or get screens of the same size and maximize the space. Screen resolution Screen resolution can go hand-in-hand with screen size. Screen resolution refers to the number of pixels used to create what you see on the screen. The higher the resolution, the more detail you can see. Larger displays tend to have more resolution options, as well as the ability to support higher resolutions. Often, when you find two displays that are the same size but have a wide price difference, it’s mostly because of the screen resolution. Monitors with high resolutions are more expensive. For example, Apple’s $1,599 Studio Display is 27 inches, and it has a high screen resolution of 5120×2880 (5K resolution). On the other hand, LG sells the 27-inch 27UK650-W, but it’s a 3840×2160 (4K) resolution display for content creators, and it’s $350–lower resolution, but $1,249 cheaper. (There actually aren’t other 27-inch 5K monitors available, except for the $1,449 LG UltraFine 27MD5KL-B.) So what screen resolution should you get? Here are some suggestions; these are guidelines that you can adjust based on your preferences. For general purpose use, such as web browsing, email, media viewing, small photo and video projects and viewing: 1920×1080 or 2560×1440For more-involved content creation, productivity, and media viewing: 2560×1440 or 4KFor pro-level content creation, productivity, and media viewing: 4K or higherConnecting to a Mac How a monitor connects to a Mac can be confusing. The traditional HDMI and DisplayPort connectors used by many monitors are being replaced–or complemented–by USB-C and Thunderbolt ports. And though USB-C and Thunderbolt cables may look the same, there are actually some important technical differences between them, so it’s important to check which ports your new monitor uses and make sure you buy the correct cables and adapters. Most recent Mac models have Thunderbolt ports, so if you buy a monitor that has HDMI or DisplayPort interfaces only, then you’ll need an adapter to connect to the Mac. This can get a bit confusing, but Apple does provide a list of the ports included on most recent Mac models so that you can figure out what you need. Apple also provides a guide to HDMI and DisplayPort technology, which covers Mac models going right back to 2008, so that should provide all the info you need for all the Macs you use at home or at work. Less expensive monitors still tend to use HDMI and DisplayPort, and while it’s not too costly to buy adapters that will allow you to connect your Mac, we reckon it’s worth future-proofing your new monitor by getting one that includes at least one USB-C or Thunderbolt port. If a display uses Thunderbolt to connect to the Mac, it may have additional USB-C or Thunderbolt ports so the display can act as a hub. In this case, If you have a device you want to connect to your Mac, you can connect it to one of the ports on the monitor, which is already connected to the Mac and probably in an easier location for access. Read our article on how to connect a second screen to a Mac which explains everything you need to know about how to identify which ports you have, the adapters you will require, and how to set things up. Ergonomics If you’re going to spend a lot of time sitting at a desk looking at your lovely new display then you need to keep ergonomics in mind. The ability to tilt the angle of the monitor back and forth, swivel it around for easy viewing, and adjust the height of the monitor in order to avoid an aching back or neck. As a rough guide, there is a point at about 2 to 3 inches from the top of the screen that should be at eye level. Obviously, eye level varies from one person to another, so it’s important that you can adjust the screen for your own personal comfort. You may also prefer a monitor that doesn’t suffer from glare, or you will be forever repositioning the monitor (or your head) to compensate for that. Other considerations There are other considerations you’ll want to make when shopping for a monitor. A lot of these come down to personal preference or what you need for the work you do. They include: Color space (gamut): The number of colors a monitor can show. Professionals need specific color spaces.Refresh rate: The frequency when a screen is refreshed. Higher rates produce smoother animations.Webcam: Some displays have a built-in camera you can use for FaceTime and other video conferencing apps, or to record yourself.Speakers: If you plan on frequently viewing or listening to media, a good set of speakers makes for a better experience.Cliff Joseph contributed to this article. Mac, Monitors06:30 amCloudflare Dashboard and Cloudflare API service issues
May 28, 06:30 UTCResolved - Cloudflare Investigated issues with Cloudflare Dashboard and related APIs.These issues do not affect the serving of cached files via the Cloudflare CDN or other security features at the Cloudflare Edge.Customers using the Dashboard / Cloudflare APIs would have been impacted as requests might fail and/or errors may be displayed.04:00 am@SceneStorage on iPad potrait doesn’t show the correct screen
Overview On the iPad Portrait mode using @SceneStorage doesn't show the detail screen, instead it shows the place holder screen. Tapping on the back button then shows the restored detail screen Steps to Reproduce Run on iPad potrait Select the Car "bbb" See the Car Detail with the car name "bbb" Enter background Repeat steps 1 and 2 Actual Behaviour: Notice the car name is not displayed, it shows the "No car selected" text, tapping on the back button then shows the CarDetail screen with the name "bbb" Expected Behaviour: The shows the CarDetail screen should show with the name "bbb" immediately instead of showing the place holder screen Note: It works fine on iPhone potrait and iPad landscape Problem is on iPad potrait and iPhone 13 Pro max landscape GIF Code: ContentView struct ContentView: View { var body: some View { NavigationView { CarList() Text("No car selected") .font(.largeTitle) } } } CarList struct CarList: View { let cars = [Car(id: 1, name: "aaa"), Car(id: 2, name: "bbb"), Car(id: 3, name: "ccc")] @SceneStorage("selectedCarID") private var selectedCarID: Int? var body: some View { List { ForEach(cars) { car in NavigationLink(tag: car.id, selection: $selectedCarID) { CarDetail(name: car.name) } label: { Text(car.name) } } } } } CarDetail struct CarDetail: View { let name: String var body: some View { ZStack { Color.brown Text(name) .font(.largeTitle) } } } Car struct Car: Identifiable { var id: Int var name: String }02:53 amSMS Delivery Delay To Zain Network In Sudan
May 27, 19:53 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to SMS Delivery delay to Zain Network In Sudan. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.01:14 amIos web developer market in Los Angeles?
I was just curious if anyone can let me know how the Ios developer market is in LA for jobs? submitted by /u/ajm1212 [link] [comments]12:21 amSnapchat introduces new ‘Shared Stories’ so users can create collaborative memories
Snapchat this week introduced a new feature called “Shared Stories.” The feature is an evolution of “Custom Stories,” which already let users create a story and then invite friends to collaborate on following posts. However, with Shared Stories, even more people will be able to collaborate on that story. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.12:05 amWonder Twin Powers
Telling an app to `activate` via AppleScript only brings the app’s frontmost window forward in MacOS 12.12:02 am'Why Won't Corsair and Dell Just Let Apple's Touch Bar Die Already?'
An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from an opinion piece, written by Macworld's Michael Simon: Apple killed its Touch Bar on the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro last year, but PC makers seem determined to prove the company wrong. First Dell introduced the XPS 13 Plus which sports a "new capacitive touch experience that allows you to switch between media and function keys easily." The laptop is available for purchase but back-ordered for weeks, and there haven't been any reviews so we don't know for sure how it will be received, but Dell's touch bar concept seems even less useful than Apple's: the buttons are static, they merely float above the actual keyboard, and they don't appear to add any functionality. Then Dell added a touch bar to the trackpad on the Latitude 9330. [...] Now there's a new PC touch bar, this time on the Voyager a1600, Corsair's first-ever gaming laptop. Corsair hasn't named or even officially announced the new feature -- it only appeared as a sneak peek -- but the company told The Verge that the strip features "10 easy-access customizable S-key shortcut buttons." [...] Corsair's Touch Bar doesn't replace the row of function keys but it is in an odd location -- on the hinge below the display. Even in pictures, it looks incredibly uncomfortable to reach. According to renders, you can still access the Touch Bar when the laptop is closed, which seems like an accident waiting to happen (not to mention a battery drain). But the biggest question I have is: why? No one shed a tear for the Touch Bar when it was killed. While it has its merits, it was never a proper pro-level feature and the implementation didn't evolve past the original idea. It was too skinny, lacked tactile feedback, required constant scrolling, and didn't actually save time. It looked nice, but even Apple didn't seem to know what to do with it. The MacBook Pro Touch Bar was one of Apple's most polarizing features and it never really caught on with developers. Maybe a niche use like gaming or video conferencing will have better results, but ultimately the Touch Bar, Apple's or otherwise, is a failed concept that should stay in the past. Read more of this story at Slashdot.Friday May 2711:41 pmApple fails bid to shut down refiled Cydia antitrust lawsuit
A U.S. judge will allow third-party app store Cydia to present its antitrust case against Apple, after dismissing Apple's claim that the matter is not outside the statute of limitations.In January 2022, U.S. district judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers granted Apple's motion to dismiss a case brought against it by a jailbreak-focused App Store. Read more...11:00 pmShining Girls edges toward answers to unspeakable questions [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★
Shining Girls enters its endgame this week in a thrilling episode that’s heavy on plot and light on psychological depth. Just as Kirby (played by Elisabeth Moss) thinks she finally understands the next step in serial killer Harper’s game plan, reporter Dan runs off to chase leads. And her bewildered husband Marcus betrays them both […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)10:51 pmMeta says it won’t collect user data ‘in new ways’ – but what’s that supposed to mean?
Mark Zuckerberg’s company Meta, which is formally known as Facebook, has rewritten its Terms of Service and, as a result, has also updated Meta’s Privacy Policy. Now the company proudly says that it won’t collect user data “in new ways” – but what’s that supposed to mean? more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.10:15 pmAtlanta Apple Store employees drop bid for union vote, citing ‘intimidation’
As the fight to unionize within Apple Stores was heating up, one group is dropping its bid. Atlanta Apple Store employees are withdrawing their request for a union election, according to Bloomberg. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.09:53 pmSenators ask Apple, Google to stop collecting data that could identify abortion seekers | AppleInsiderSenators ask Apple, Google to stop collecting data that could identify abortion seekers
After a leaked opinion draft indicated that the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe V. Wade, U.S. lawmakers have asked Apple and Google to help safeguard data that could be used against those seeking abortions.On Friday, senators sent a letter to both Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The letter, seen by CNET expressed concern that certain data collected, including health, biometrics, online activity, and location, could be used to identify someone looking to have an abortion.There is cause for legitimate concern. Many apps harvest information from users and sell it to data brokers, who in turn have sold it it to additional parties. Read more...09:30 pmEvidence of iPad floating app windows shows up in Apple WebKit
There’s a new reason to think iPadOS 16 might include support for resizable floating app windows. A developer found evidence that this hoped-for feature is being added to Apple’s browser engine for iPad and iPhone. If true, confirmation isn’t far away. Apple is expected to unveil iPadOS 16 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in early […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)09:28 pmApple workers in Atlanta drop union vote request, citing intimidation tactics
A labor group organizing Apple retail staff at an Atlanta location has withdrawn their request for an election, alleging that Apple has carried out illegal union-busting tactics.Apple Cumberland MallThe Communications Workers of America, which has been organizing staff at the Cumberland Mall Apple Store, says it withdrew its request because "Apple's repeated violations of the National Labor Relations Act have made a free and fair election impossible," Bloomberg reported Friday. Read more...09:26 pmUPDATE: Europe: Customers may experience elevated errors with Google Cloud Storage API operation. | Google CloudUPDATE: Europe: Customers may experience elevated errors with Google Cloud Storage API operation.
Incident began at 2022-05-27 13:42 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Europe: Customers may experience elevated errors with Google Cloud Storage API operation. Description: Mitigation work is currently underway by our engineering team. The mitigation is expected to complete by Friday, 2022-05-27 17:30 US/Pacific. We will provide more information by Friday, 2022-05-27 18:00 US/Pacific. Diagnosis: Customers may experience elevated CLOUD_IAM_SERVICE_ERROR with GetProjectServiceAccount calls to GCS. Eventarc users creating, updating, or deleting GCS triggers in European regions may get an internal error. Workaround: Eventarc users can retry the create/update/delete operation. Affected products: Google Cloud Storage, EventarcAffected locations: Global09:25 pmNetwork Performance Issues in Singapore
May 27, 21:25 UTCResolved - Cloudflare investigated and resolved issues with network performance in Singapore (SIN07). We have mitigated the issue and traffic is running normally again. The time for this issue was between 20:34 and 20:56 UTC. All other datacenters were unaffected by this issue.09:10 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating SMS Delivery Delay and Failures in Rwanda
May 27, 14:10 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Delay and Failures to Airtel Rwanda in Rwanda. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.09:10 pmBeta Version of Plex Media Server With Native Apple Silicon Support Now Available
Popular media platform Plex today announced the launch of a beta version of the Plex Media Server that has native Apple silicon support. The new version of the Plex Media Server uses the "Universal" build for Macs, which means it is compatible with Apple silicon and Intel Macs. At the current time, the release version of the Plex Media Server runs using Rosetta 2. Since the introduction of the Apple M1 chip for macOS, users have asked for Plex Media Server to natively support "Apple Silicon". The existing Mac server versions run just fine under Rosetta2, but native is always better, right? Well, here it is!!! We present, the Plex Media Server "Universal" build for macOS. This new package includes Plex Media Server for both Intel and Apple Silicon architectures, so you don't have to worry about what you are installing. The preview version of the Plex Media Server must be installed manually and will not auto update to newer releases, which is something to keep in mind. It can be downloaded from the Plex website. On Apple silicon Macs, Plex users can expect improved transcoding speeds, though there may not be a significant difference. The code will be more stable and efficient on the CPU, according to Plex developers. (Thanks, Will!)Tag: PlexThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:05 pmAmazon to Permanently Disable Cloud Cam, Offers Affected Customers a Free Blink Mini and Echo | MacRumorsAmazon to Permanently Disable Cloud Cam, Offers Affected Customers a Free Blink Mini and Echo
Amazon today announced that it is dropping support for its Cloud Cam indoor security camera, which launched in 2017. In an email, Amazon said customers will no longer be able to use the Cloud Cam and all companion apps starting December 2, 2022. Cloud Cam users will be able to download any video recordings until December 2, 2022, at which point all video history will be deleted, according to Amazon's email. Amazon said it has decided to focus its efforts on other smart home technologies, including its Ring and Blink lines of products. Amazon is offering Cloud Cam owners a complimentary Blink Mini indoor security camera, a one-year Blink Plus subscription plan, and a fourth-generation Echo smart speaker, with affected customers to receive an email with further details on how to redeem these products before December 2. It's unclear if owners of multiple Cloud Cams will receive multiple Blink cameras, or only one. We've reached out to Amazon for comment. Amazon launched the Cloud Cam alongside its Amazon Key service in 2017. Together, the Cloud Cam and Amazon Key has allowed Amazon Prime members in select U.S. cities to have their order securely delivered inside their home when they are not home. When the Cloud Cam is disabled later this year, it will no longer work with Amazon Key. Both the Cloud Cam and Blink cameras are not compatible with Apple's HomeKit platform.Tag: AmazonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:04 pmRESOLVED: This issue is believed to be affecting a very small number of projects and our Engineering Team is working on it. If you have questions or are impacted, please open a case with the Support Team and we will work with you until this issue is resolved. No further updates will be provided here. We thank you for your patience while we are working on resolving the issue. | Google CloudRESOLVED: This issue is believed to be affecting a very small number of projects and our Engineering Team is working on it. If you have questions or are impacted, please open a case with the Support Team and we will work with you until this issue is resolved. No further updates will be provided here. We thank you for your patience while we are working on resolving the issue.
Incident began at 2022-05-27 13:56 and ended at 2022-05-27 14:04 (all times are US/Pacific).This issue is believed to be affecting a very small number of projects and our Engineering Team is working on it. If you have questions or are impacted, please open a case with the Support Team and we will work with you until this issue is resolved. No further updates will be provided here. We thank you for your patience while we are working on resolving the issue. Affected products: Eventarc09:03 pmFive Senators ask Apple to stop app data collection that could identify women seeking abortions | 9 to 5 MacFive Senators ask Apple to stop app data collection that could identify women seeking abortions
Five senators are urging Apple and Google to prohibit apps from gathering data that could target those seeking abortions. According to CNET, the group of senators are worried the data could end up in the hands of authorities. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.09:03 pmVerizon Downplays Hacked and Ransomed Database Despite Potential Security Risks
Recently a Verizon employee database was compromised with the hacker holding it for a $250,000 ransom. Verizon states it doesn’t believe the content contains “any sensitive information”, and has ceased communications with the the hacker. However, the list of details does include employee email addresses, phone numbers and more that may present a risk for future attacks. Verizon Employee Database Hacked In a report by Motherboard via The Verge, an anonymous hacker obtained access to a database containing Verizon employee information. This includes full names, company ID numbers, email addresses and phone numbers. While it unclear how current the information is, Motherboard called multiple people affected by the hack and confirmed that four of the individuals do work for Verizon. Motherboard stated, “Around a dozen other numbers returned voicemails that included the names in the database, suggesting that those are also accurate”. The anonymous hacker informed Motherboard that they “obtained the data by convincing a Verizon employee to give them remote access to their corporate computer”. The hacker also described the employees as "idiots". Through this deceit, the hacker gained access to Verizon’s internal systems and obtained the employee database. Additionally, after obtaining the database, the hacker informed Verizon they wanted $250,000 to not leak the information. In a response to Motherboard, Verizon stated, "A fraudster recently contacted us threatening to release readily available employee directory information in exchange for payment from Verizon. We do not believe the fraudster has any sensitive information and we do not plan to engage with the individual further," the spokesperson told Motherboard in an email. "As always, we take the security of Verizon data very seriously and we have strong measures in place to protect our people and systems." Motherboard notes that while Verizon may not deem the information sensitive, the information given out could potentially stir trouble. Employee’s phone numbers, email addresses and company ID numbers could find a use impersonating employees in an attempt to social engineering and SIM swap attacks. The release of this information could in turn create more situations such as the one presented. Again, the hacker obtained this data through social engineering.09:02 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating SMS Delivery Delays in the US from a Subset of Short Codes | TwilioOn Call Engineers are Investigating SMS Delivery Delays in the US from a Subset of Short Codes
May 27, 14:02 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery delays to the Bandwidth Network in the US from a subset of short codes. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.09:00 pmRule the skies this summer with these two drones, on sale for more than half off
Just a few years ago, you’d be lucky to find a decent drone for less than a thousand dollars. Now you can get one that’s smaller, more nimble, has better cameras, and costs significantly less. With the Alpha Z Pro 4K + Flying Fox 4K drones bundle, you can get two high-quality, dual-camera drones for […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)08:34 pmRESOLVED: us-east4: Cloud Interconnects are experiencing latency spikes and packet loss. | Google CloudRESOLVED: us-east4: Cloud Interconnects are experiencing latency spikes and packet loss.
Incident began at 2022-05-27 12:59 and ended at 2022-05-27 13:33 (all times are US/Pacific).The issue with Google Cloud Networking is believed to be affecting a very small number of customers and our Engineering Team is working on it. If you have questions or are impacted, please open a case with the Support Team and we will work with you until this issue is resolved. No further updates will be provided here. We thank you for your patience while we're working on resolving the issue. Affected products: Google Cloud NetworkingAffected locations: Northern Virginia (us-east4)08:30 pmIs Apple prepping a new family of AirPort Wi-Fi routers?
A new rumor popped up on Thursday that claimed that Apple is working on a new range of AirPort routers and an iCloud Time… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:24 pmPlain Files vs Json for Document Based Apps?
I am teaching myself iOS programming and the first app I am trying to work on that isn’t a learning project is a notes app. I noticed that some apps like Obsidian and Ulysses use standard text files for doc storage, but other apps like Craft use fairly complex Json documents. I am curious what […]08:18 pm‘Star Wars’ Celebration Weekend Brings Wealth of New Information For Fanatics
Star Wars fans your celebration weekend is here. Get your lightsabers and popcorn ready, as a wealth of Stars Wars content is soon to arrive. During the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase panel occurring at the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California, the company released a slew of new Star Wars information. The event is taking place May 26 through May 29. 'Andor' News Kicks Off 'Star Wars' Celebration First up, the official Star Wars website has announced that Andor, the upcoming Disney+ series will begin streaming Aug. 31, 2022. Additionally, a trailer for the series made its official debut. Viewers can witness the titular hero in action while also getting a first glimpse at the empire. Fans may also get to see the birth of the rebellion. Created by Tony Gilroy, Andor stars Diego Luna reprising the role of rebel spy Cassian Andor from Rogue One: A Star War Story. In this latest release, the 12-episode story begins five years prior to the events of the film. Along with Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly makes a retune as Mon Mothma (Rogue One). Additionally, Stellan Skasgård (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End), Denise Gough (Angels in America) and Kyle Soller (The Titan) will make an appearance. https://youtu.be/j5UX1Adanis It is worth noting that Andor is already in development for its second season. Reports indicate that the second season will directly lead to the events of Rogue One. Additional 'Star Wars' News Additionally, the streaming platform also confirmed that the much-anticipated Star Wars series Ahsoka is set to premiere sometime in 2023. Along with this, the company also announced a new kid-centric series titled Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. This series will be set during The Mandalorian’s timeline and will star Jude Law. Speaking of The Mandalorian, the third season is set to premiere February 2023. The third season features the return of the bounty hunter to Mandalore with Grogu, as well as Katee Sackhoff reprising her Season Two role as Bo-Katan Kryze. Of course, that’s not all for this fantastic Star War weekend. The latest spinoff, Obi-Wan Kenobi will see an earlier release on the West Coast. A tweet from the official Star Wars account has provided the news. Ewan McGregor reprises his role as the titular character. The show is set a decade after 2005’s Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith. Obi-Wan Kenobi begins with Obi-Wan’s life in exile on Tatooine. Additionally, Hayden Christensen is also back as Anakin Skywalker. Fans of Star Wars have quite a bit to look forward to, no doubt. As updates for the new shows continue to arrive, there will be plenty to see in the world of Star Wars.08:13 pmiOS 16 Wishlist: Features MacRumors Readers Want to See in the Next Version of iOS
There's just over a week to go until the 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference, which is one of the biggest Apple events of the year. We've heard surprisingly little about iOS 16 this year, so we're in for some major surprises when June 6 rolls around. As we wait for the keynote event, we thought we'd share some iOS 16 wishlist items from MacRumors readers, because who knows? We just might see some of these features in the next-generation version of iOS. Everything on this list is sourced from iOS 16 discussion on the MacRumors forums. Interface More control over placement of app icons on the Home screen Option to hide or move dock Option to add more apps to dock Always-on clock on Lock screen Customizable quick launch buttons to replace Camera and Flashlight Dark mode icons Split view on iPhone A screen for most recently used apps Battery percent in status bar Support for themes and a theme store Widgets and Control Center Lock screen widgets Interactive/live widgets Control Center API for third-party apps Notifications Clear all button for notifications LED visual for notifications Mac-style browser notifications Option to snooze notifications Universal notifications - notifications clear from all devices when read on one Apps Scheduled texts in Messages RCS support for Messages Read receipts and typing indicator for Messages group chats Option to delete all attachments in Messages Edit feature for Messages Scheduled sending and snooze in Mail Equalizer settings for the Music app Non-precise location sharing in Find My Find My location history HomeKit guest mode Better organization in Settings, including submenu for third-party apps Option to prevent a photo from being synced to all devices Miscellaneous Different ringtones for each SIM Better budgeting tools for Apple Card Folder/app locking Face ID authentication instead of CAPTCHAs Stock keyboard haptic feedback Option to share actual Focus status (working, sleeping, etc) For the iPad Calculator app Weather app Support for separate app windows Support for multiple users What's Rumored In years past, we've had early versions of iOS leak out, giving us a fairly good idea of what to expect. That's not the case this year, and we only have a few details on what could be included in iOS 16. The iPhone 14 Pro models won't have a standard notch, which means we could see some minor design changes, and there are rumors about Health app improvements, such as a medicine management tool. Unspecified notification updates are in the works, and we could see emergency satellite messaging features and updates related to car crash detection. iPadOS 16 might be getting new multitasking features, and we could also see support for services that Apple is working on, such as a hardware subscription service. You can read a bit more about what might be coming in our dedicated iOS 16 roundup. What Else Do You Want to See? Hoping for suggestions that aren't featured in our list? Let us know in the comments below.Related Roundup: iOS 16This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:45 pmApple Watch SE vs 7: Differences between the affordable and flagship wearables
The two most recent Apple Watches in the current lineup share a lot of features in common but there are at least eight differences that account for the more expensive Apple Watch Series 7 price. Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone else, read on for Apple Watch SE vs 7 to help you figure out which one to pick. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.07:34 pmShootings in Buffalo and Uvalde Bring Back Arguments Concerning End-to-End Encryption
The role of social networks and end-to-end encryption has come to a discussion in the wake of the deadly mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. The discussion is rekindling arguments concerning end-to-end encryption of private messages. Politicians gave their input after it was found that both Buffalo and Uvalde alleged killers used social media apps to discuss their plans with various online groups. Uvalde, Buffalo and Encryption In a report from The Washington Post, it notes that the alleged Buffalo shooter posted his plans on Discord. The alleged shooter began posting months before the attack. The alleged gunman, Payton Gendron, sent an invitation to an online chatroom through the instant message platform Discord. Concerning the invite, it was accepted by 15 users who were then able to access months of Gendron’s lengthy writings and racist diatribes. Furthermore, users who clicked through to the discord channel could also view an online video stream. This stream was footage of the Buffalo attack. The attack also saw a broadcast through Twitch. However, Gendron’s posts were made available only half an hour before the shooting began. In a response from Discord, the company explains that the suspect did keep their personal diary on a private Discord server. It was visible only to him. During the 30 minutes prior to the attack, Gendron shared his journal via invitations to a number of other private servers and direct messages (DMs). The diary was only available through these invitations and messages, not to the Discord community as a whole. Lawmakers Look to Social Media Over Buffalo and Uvalde Discord wants to make it clear that the suspect was active on its website. However, no reference to his plans went outside of his private server. Additionally, a report from The Post indicates that the Uvalde school district uses an AI system to scan social media for this type of content. However, the AI is unable to scan private messages. The Post stated: But these tools are ill-equipped to address the surging popularity of live video streaming and private or disappearing messaging that are increasingly used by young adults and teens. Those messages are then closed off to outsiders, who might be able to spot the warning signs that a troubled individual might be about to inflict harm on themselves and others. Attorney General Speak Up In the wake of this tragic news, two state attorney general have launched investigations. Both are looking into the role of social media in the Buffalo attack. Both announcements seem to condemn social networks for failing to moderate content which the companies had access to. New York Attorney General Letitia James stated: It has been reported that the shooter posted online for months about his hatred for specific groups, promoted white supremacist theories, and even discussed potential plans to terrorize an elementary school, church, and other locations he believed would have a considerable community of Black people to attack. Those postings included detailed information about plans to carry out an attack in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo and his visits to the site of the shooting in the weeks prior. Additionally, New Jersey’s acting Attorney General stated, The suspect in the May 14 attack reportedly used the social media platforms to plan and publicize the mass shooting, which authorities are calling a racially-motivated hate crime. The investigation will examine if lax content moderation and policy enforcement on the part of Discord and Twitch allow the platforms to serve as hubs for extremist and violent networking and community building, and as entry points for children to come into contact with extremist ideologies. Though neither is currently launching a direct attack on end-to-end encryption, the implication is clear. Complaints against social media being unable to monitor threats made in private messages have been a topic of debate for awhile. Adding to the Argument During highly emotional events, it is inevitable that the event will be a means to call for backdoors to encrypted devices and end-to-end encrypted messaging. While these calls have good intentions, they lack an understanding of technology. Many have debunked several of the claims typical to this argument. Let's break it down. The first issue is that privacy is a right in the digital world just as much as the physical world. As a nation, we could monitor every road and school hallway with CCTV cameras. We could implement fingerprint scanning and we could hold prints and DNA in a global database. However, we don’t do these things because of the value of freedom and privacy. We naturally take some risks and pay a price for not being constantly under surveillance. Second, adding a backdoor to end-to-end encrypted messages means that it is no longer end-to-end encryption. The system either needs to be secure, or it cannot be secure. This problem can add further complications. If you make the system even slightly open, this creates the possibility of others entering as well. Creating a backdoor for end-to-end encryption may allow nefarious individuals entrance into private messages. Why Encryption Matters Lastly, adding a back door to end-to-end encryption won’t stop bad people. There are endless ways to transfer messages in a hidden manner. Steganography, for example, is capable of hiding messages inside ordinary photos. While it is typically trivial to do so, this is but one way to send a message in disguise. It is important not to confuse private messages with public posts. At the same time, many individuals have grown radicalized through exposure to online hate speech and other extremist content. It is not unreasonable nor a violation of the First Amendment to expect social networks to reduce this threat. It is a complicated and heart breaking situation. However, pointing fingers at tech that ultimately helps more than hinders is not a solution. The attacks at Buffalo and Uvalde are beyond tragic, a bit more understanding would show that encryption and social media are not entirely to blame.07:33 pmSamsung's Memorial Day Sale knocks up to $1,550 off Galaxy smartphones, 2022 TVs, home appliances | AppleInsiderSamsung's Memorial Day Sale knocks up to $1,550 off Galaxy smartphones, 2022 TVs, home appliances
Samsung has launched its Memorial Day 2022 Sale, with steep discounts on Galaxy devices, 2022 4K and 8K televisions and smart home appliances.Samsung Memorial Day deals are going on now on S22 phones, refrigerators and televisionsThe Memorial Day sale held by Samsung delivers up to $1,000 in trade-in credit, plus $100 instant Samsung credit with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Read more...07:30 pmWhy you’re waiting 10 weeks for new MacBook Pro or Mac Studio
Wait times for some MacBooks and desktops Macs stretch into August. Apple manufacturer Quanta Computer simply can’t assemble enough units to meet demand, as its workers revolt at lengthy COVID-19 lockdowns. The delays caused by the lockdowns, enforced by the Chinese government in an attempt to control the spread of COVID-19, are not just irritating to […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)07:30 pmKey U.S. inflation measure rises to near 40-year high
The U.S. Federal Reserve's preferred gauge to track inflation climbed 4.9% in April from the previous year, close to the highest level… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:07 pmUS Senate Bill Would Ban App Stores From Hosting Apps That Accept China’s Digital Yuan
Fearing spying from China, U.S. senators hope to bar apps that accept Beijing’s digital yuan. The senators introduced the bill Thursday, which might affect both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store, among others. Digital Yuan Could Allow Spying on Customers Republican Senators Tom Cotton, Marco Rubio and Mike Braun sponsored the bill. Cotton’s office, speaking to Reuters, claims China’s digital yuan could allow the Communist nation to spy on Americans. They fear the digital currency may give Beijing the ability to spy on Americans. Supposedly, digital yuan provides "real-time visibility into all transactions on the network." This could, they say, pose privacy and security concerns for Americans using the digital currency. At least one security-based think tank agrees. D.C.-based Center for a New American Security reported in January 2021 that the digital yuan would aid Chinese surveillance. Transactions using the currency include “precise data about users and their financial activity.” Senate Bill Aims to Block China's Digital Currency Usage in US The newly-introduced bill hopes to restrict just how much consumers might utilize digital yuan for payments in the U.S. It prevents companies from hosting apps "that supports or enables transactions in e-CNY." WeChat, a Chinese messaging and payment application, recently announced it would begin supporting the currency. Payments app Alipay, owned by Jack Ma’s Ant Group, also accepts the currency. WeChat and Alipay are both available for download on the App Store. Under former President Donald Trump, WeChat once faced a ban in U.S. app stores, but those times have passed. China’s embassy in D.C. denounced the legislation. It described the bill as the U.S. “wantonly bullying foreign companies by abusing state power on the untenable ground of national security." Stopping potential national security threats related to China is one of the few topics Republicans and Democrats actually agree on. This could help the bill pass through a deeply divided Congress. Then again, midterm elections are coming up. That naturally makes it difficult to say which way the tides might turn on this bill. Apple did not respond to a request for comment.07:05 pmWhy Apple needs to copy Google’s new ‘USB-C cable alert’ feature
Google is rolling out an update to Chrome OS this week that comes with a very nifty new feature. As reported by our colleagues over at 9to5Google, Chrome OS 102 includes a new “USB-C cable alert” feature, and it’s a feature that Apple should absolutely replicate across the board for its products… more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.07:04 pmApple TV+ is looking for more hit dramas like ‘The Morning Show’
One Hollywood agent says streamers don't see comedies as driving lots of subscriptions. Accordingly, Apple TV+ wants more dramatic fare… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:02 pm9to5Mac Happy Hour 383: Apple AR headset tidbits, new Pride Band, WWDC approaches
The Information posts a lengthy feature on the development of the Apple mixed reality headset, which could be publicly announced soon as Bloomberg reports Apple has recently demoed the device to its board of directors. Benjamin and Zac also wish for an iCloud-aware Time Machine backup solution, discuss the new Pride Band and watch face, and look at the latest announcements regarding Apple’s in-person WWDC event. Sponsored by Lumin Skin: Level up your skincare game with Lumin Skin today! Go to LuminSkin.com/HappyHour to get your free trial of Lumin’s products. Sponsored by New Relic: That next 9:00 p.m. call is just waiting to happen, get New Relic before it does! You can get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required. Sign up at NewRelic.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Kolide: Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night’s sleep. Download it from the App Store today. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.07:00 pmEverybody’s playing dirty this week on Now and Then [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★½
Apple TV+’s Now and Then, a Miami-based murder mystery, starts to play dirty this week. New roommates Marcos, Isabel and Sofia are primed to turn on each other. Political couple Ana and Pedro have a huge, expensive mess on their hands. Mother and son Daniela and Hugo might have more secrets than anyone. And Detective Neruda […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)06:51 pmDelivery Reports Delays to US Cellular in the US From a Subset of Short Codes
May 27, 11:51 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing delays in receiving message delivery reports when sending to US Cellular in the US from a subset of short codes . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.06:47 pmVideo: Testing the MagFlott Magnetic iPad Stand
If you've been looking for an iPad stand that can turn your iPad from a tablet to a desktop computing option, MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has a recommendation for you. In his latest YouTube video, Dan checks out the MagFlott Magnetic iPad Stand from CharJenPro. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Priced at $129, the MagFlott is sturdy, attractive, and has tilt and rotate functions, so it's versatile and able to be positioned in landscape or portrait mode depending on your needs. It is sized for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the 11-inch iPad Pro, and the 10.9-inch iPad Air, and it comes in space gray and silver. Make sure to watch the video up above to see it in action.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:45 pmIf the US government is good at anything, it's failing at technology
U.S. lawmakers are not just technologically illiterate — they're tech-incompetent. In a world as reliant on tech hardware, software, and services as ours, that's dangerous.US Capitol building at nightMembers of Congress from both sides of the aisle, and governments overseas have repeatedly shown their lack of knowledge about essential tech topics. That hampers their ability to enact real change and undoubtedly leads them to draft ineffective and sometimes meaningless legislation. Read more...06:34 pmBest iPad apps for writers in 2022
There are countless superb word processors, text editors, and writing utilities for the iPad — and a lot of garbage, too. Here are your best options whether you're a novelist or a screenwriter.There are still people who think that iPads are only good for consuming content like watching films, reading books and playing games. Clearly, none of these people have tried to write on a Kindle.For writers, the iPad does offer every bit of this content consumption, and it offers it extremely well. But every iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro is also a writing studio that is about as light and convenient as you could imagine, and at least as powerful as you could hope. Read more...06:32 pmBest Apple Deals of the Week: Save on MagSafe Chargers, 1Password Subscriptions, and iPads | MacRumorsBest Apple Deals of the Week: Save on MagSafe Chargers, 1Password Subscriptions, and iPads
This week we saw a variety of deals ranging from Apple's MagSafe charging accessories to its MacBook Air and iPad devices, as well as a notable discount on the first year of 1Password for new users. All of these deals are still available today. MagSafe Charger Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. What's the deal? Take $5 off MagSafe Charger Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $5 OFFMagSafe Charger for $34.00 We kicked off this week by focusing on a trio of deals on Apple's MagSafe accessory lineup, headlined by the MagSafe Charger, which is still available for $34.00, down from $39.00. This isn't the lowest price we've ever seen, but it is one of the rare times we've seen any sort of markdown in 2022. $19 OFFMagSafe Battery Pack for $79.99 You can also get the MagSafe Battery Pack for $79.99 ($19 off) and the MagSafe Duo Charger for $114.97 ($14 off), both available on Amazon. The MagSafe Battery Pack has dropped even further compared to when we posted earlier in the week, when it was around $87. MacBook Air What's the deal? Take $99 off MacBook Air Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $99 OFFMacBook Air (256GB) for $899.99 We shared a deal on the 2020 M1 MacBook Air (256GB) earlier this week, and today the Gold color option is still available at $899.99, down from $999.00. This is a second-best price on the MacBook Air, and shipping estimates right now sit in early to mid June. iPads What's the deal? Take up to $90 off iPad and iPad mini Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $90 OFFiPad mini 6 (64GB Wi-Fi) for $409.00 A pair of markdowns on the iPad and iPad mini 6 are still live today on Amazon as well, starting with the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 for $409.00, down from $499.00. The 64GB Wi-Fi iPad is on sale for $309.00, down from $329.00. 1Password What's the deal? Take 50% off first year of 1Password Where can I get it? 1Password Where can I find the original deal? Right here 50% OFF1Password Individual or Family Plan - 1 Year 1Password this week is offering 50 percent off the first year of its Individual and Family Plans, only for new subscribers. To get the deal, head to 1Password's website and click "Try FREE for 14 days" on either the individual or family plan to create an account. Once your first year ends, regular pricing on the plan will return if you choose to renew. Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:26 pmApple’s A16 Chip to Stick With 5nm, M2 Will Jump to 3nm
According to alleged leaks from Apple’s supply chain, the A16 chip for the iPhone 14 Pro models may stick with the same manufacturing process as the A15. The new M2 chip, on the other hand, will reportedly skip the 4-nanometer process and use a 3-nanometer fabrication. Even more interesting, Apple may have one more M1 chip variant in the works. Manufacturing the iPhone 14’s A16 Chip According to a thread on Twitter, a “fairly reliable source” has leaked TSMC’s upcoming production plans to ShrimpApplePro. TSMC manufactures all of Apple’s System-on-a-Chip (SoC) families. Currently, TSMC manufactures the A14, A15 and M1 chips using a 5-nanometer fabrication process. According to the leak, that’s staying the same for Apple’s A16 chip, rumored to be flagged for use in the iPhone 14 Pro models. The base iPhone 14 variants will supposedly still include A15 chips with performance improvements. While many thought TSMC would use its newer 4-nanometer process for the A16, that may not be the case. If true, the A16 chip may be less of a substantial upgrade than we’d thought. Instead, according to both ShrimpApplePro and noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, performance improvements will come from the phone’s memory. Both suggest the iPhone 14 will feature LPDDR 5 memory. That type of memory is up to one and a half times faster than the LPDDR 4 memory chips currently in use. It’s also as much as 30% more power-efficient. Apple Silicon M2 Chips Skip a Process Generation On the other hand, the M2 chip will reportedly use TSMC’s 3-nanometer process. Its manufacturing model will skip the 4-nanometer process altogether. Supposedly, the M2 will represent Apple’s first custom ARMv9 processor. Meanwhile, the leaker indicated Apple is working on one final variation of its M1 SoC family. Rather than using the A14 cores, it will adopt the same cores found in the A15 Bionic chip. It’s unclear what computer might use this new M1 variant. It could be the hinted-at Mac Pro, or perhaps the 2022 MacBook Air. Kuo predicted the next MacBook Air will retain the M1 chip rather than featuring the new M2 SoC. WWDC is less than two weeks away, so we may get a glimpse of the new M1 variant soon. It’s unlikely that Apple will reveal anything about the A16 chip until the iPhone 14 announcement in fall 2022. This could all just be unfounded speculation, though, given ShrimpApplePro said “take this one with a big grain of MSG.”06:01 pmWhat’s in store for Apple Watch SE 2?
Apple in September 2020 announced Apple Watch SE, packing the essential features of Apple Watch into a modern design customers love… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmBest Buy’s Memorial Day Sale offers massive discounts on iPad Air, Apple Watch and MacBook Air | Cult of MacBest Buy’s Memorial Day Sale offers massive discounts on iPad Air, Apple Watch and MacBook Air
Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale is live, and you can save hundreds of dollars on the Apple Watch Series 7, iPad Air 4 and M1 MacBook Air. The retailer is selling the iPad Air 4 with a whopping $150 discount, MacBook Air with a $100 discount, and up to $70 off on select Apple Watch […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)05:59 pmNeeding some expert advice
So I’ve been noticing some suuuuper suspicious happenings with my phone going on for some time. I’ve been collecting logs and analytics data for months now. Scrolling through there are numerous super suspicious lines that just don’t seem to fit. Where would be the best place I can go to have some evaluate these? I’m […]05:56 pmWorkers at Apple supplier Quanta rebel against lockdown in factory in China
Shanghai has been on lockdown for almost two months, due to its worst COVID-19 breakout since 2020. Apple supplier Quanta Computer, located in Shanghai, is facing backlash from mostly low-wage workers demanding more freedom from these lockdown restrictions. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.05:23 pmReview: Sony's WH-1000XM5 Headphones Don't Fold, But Do Sound Better Than Ever
Sony this week launched the updated version of its premium flagship noise-canceling headphones. If your only interest is how the $400 WH-1000XM5 from Sony stack up against Apple's $549 AirPods Max, be sure to check out our direct comparison. The following is a standalone review of Sony's latest headphones. Since they launched in August 2020, Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones have been among the best cans on the over-ear noise-canceling market, which is probably why Sony has chosen to keep them in its lineup despite the release of this latest iteration. You can still buy the XM4's for $349, while the XM5's retail for $399. But does paying the extra $50 get you a better listening experience? The short answer is yes, but the performance gains are less than groundbreaking, and any decision to upgrade is likely to be dictated by the overhauled design. While the XM5's still come in black or silver (off-white) color options, Sony has overhauled the look and feel of its flagship WH-1000 series headphones. Where XM4's have shrouded arms that cradle the ear cups on both sides, the XM5's have exposed arms with a single stem attached to the cups, which are slightly wider and more padded than on the previous generation. Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones shown on the right Elsewhere, Sony has moved the microphone holes closer to the wearer's head with the aim of lowering wind noise when out and about. The headband has also been made a little thinner, and these changes make for a cleaner style that's vaguely reminiscent of Bose's 700. The headphones' weight hasn't gone down much (250 grams versus the XM4's 254 grams) but Sony's cans are still far lighter than Apple's AirPods Max (384 grams). Overall the XM5's look more plasticky than their predecessors, but they do feel more robust in the hand. This could be due to the fact that there are fewer pivot points and therefore fewer potential points of weakness, but either way the differences instill confidence when adjusting the cups, and they do feel exceedingly comfortable even after wearing them for several hours straight. One glaring consequence of the redesign is that the headphones don't fold like they do on the XM4's, which has forced Sony to come up with a larger, less portable carry case. Without overblowing the difference in size, it has to be said that this feels like a downgrade, especially when you're used to stowing your XM4's in a small compartment and not the main section of your bag. Regardless of how many people intend to keep these headphones at home, there's no getting away from the fact that noise-canceling cans are made for travel/commuting, as Sony's marketing indeed suggests. In terms of sonics, Sony has switched out the 40mm drivers of the XM4's and replaced them with 30mm drivers. The difference is hard to notice, and you have to give over your full attention to tell them apart, but the low bass frequencies on the XM5's sound more fleshed out, while the mid-range remains wonderfully balanced, the highs still sparkle on instrumental tracks, and the whole experience retains that spacious, detailed soundstage that XM4 owners will be familiar with. As before, the headphones use LDAC to deliver the high-resolution audio, given the correct source device, while SBC, aptX/aptX HD, and AAC codecs are all supported, as is DSEE Extreme upscaling for compressed audio. Sony's 360 Reality Audio spatial sound effect is also on board, and the effect is clear and enveloping, for those who like that sort of thing. Purists also have the option of plugging in the supplied cable into the 3.5mm jack. As for noise canceling, Sony has kept with the same QN1 processor that it uses in the XM4's, which means you still have the full repertoire of adaptive NC options at your fingertips. Fire up the Sony Headphones Connect app and you can manually drag a slider that changes the degree of noise-cancelation, allowing you to select maximum isolation, wind noise reduction, or choose from among 20 levels of varying ambient attenuation. It's great for finding your ideal NC range while you're stationary, but you can also switch to adaptive sound control when you're on the move and the built-in QN1 processor will do just as good a job, automatically adjusting its corresponding inverted frequencies to block out whatever environmental sounds come your way. What's more, Sony has increased the number of microphones to eight (four more than the previous model) and moved them into what Sony says is a more optimal position to attenuate high-frequency noises, and they'd be right. Low-frequency sounds like jet engines and traffic melt away just like before, but the XM5's are better at cutting out background chatter in a busy coffee shop or on a commute. There's also reduced ambient noise on voice calls, which are decent enough for over-ear headphones. I didn't have a pair of AirPods Max on hand to directly compare the XM5's NC chops, but the Transparency mode on AirPods Pro is a little better than Sony has managed. Otherwise, these noise-canceling cans are definitely up there with the best of them. One thing that's missing from the XM5's that the previous model had is the optimize button, which handled the personal NC optimizer feature that samples ambient noise and cancels out a wider range of sounds with corresponding inverted frequencies. Enabling the feature on the XM4's makes the headphone speakers emit a series of tones that bounce back and forth between the mics to analyze the shape of your head, work out whether you have big hair, wear glasses, and so on. Sony says this is now all done automatically and in the background, and I can't say I missed its manually enabled incarnation. When it comes to battery life, Sony impresses by eking out the same 30 hours of wireless battery life with ANC on that the XM4's do, and 40 hours with ANC off (10 more than the previous model). In addition, Sony has upped the ante in the Power Delivery stakes, and you can now get three hours of playback from just three minutes on the supplied USB-C charger. The XM5's also support multipoint, so you can connect to two devices at once, but as with the XM4's you can't use the feature and LDAC at the same time for some reason. Like previous cans in the WH-1000X range, the two buttons on the left ear cup control power and noise-canceling/ambient sound features. As before, the power button can be quickly pressed for a battery level update, and a long press activates the pairing sequence. The right ear cup has a touch-sensitive back that responds to taps and swipes to control music playback, skip tracks, change volume, and invoke your preferred virtual assistant. Like most modern headphone gesture pads, it can also be used to take calls. Bottom Line Sony didn't have to redesign the XM5's, but the fact is these headphones look more in keeping with the current zeitgeist – slick, slimline cans that look stylish while retaining the audio performance that Sony's flagship headphones have become famous for. Overall, the design overhaul is a positive, but if you're a frequent traveler, the added bulk that comes with not being foldable might be enough to put you off. If you already have a pair of XM4's, the difference between them and the XM5's isn't enough to necessitate an upgrade (I for one am satisfied with mine). However, Sony has built on the previous model's success without too much compromise, and if you're in the market for a solid pair of high-performance noise-canceling headphones with sonics to match, I can only recommend them. The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are available to order today from the Sony website and on Amazon for $399. Note: Sony provided MacRumors with the WH-1000XM5 headphones for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Tag: SonyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:10 pmVerizon downplays database hacked and held for ransom, security risk could remain
A Verizon employee database was recently compromised with the hacker holding it for a $250,000 ransom. Verizon says it doesn’t believe it contains “any sensitive information” and stopped communication with the hacker. However, the list of details including employee email addresses, phone numbers, and more could present a risk for future attacks. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.05:07 pmMicrosoft Developing Low-Cost Streaming Xbox Dongle That May Rival Apple TV
Apple TV may be getting a new rival thanks to a new Xbox dongle from Microsoft. Reports confirm that Redmond is working on an affordable streaming device. Said device would be capable of allowing users to play Xbox games without the need for a traditional console. Xbox Gaming Dongle and Apple TV For years Microsoft has been looking to make gaming more accessible without the need for an expensive console. Currently, the Xbox Cloud Gaming platform, which works on multiple devices including the iPhone and the iPad, is the software solution to the problem. However, it looks like Microsoft plans to take things further. Reports from Windows Central reveal that the company is actively working on new Xbox hardware. With the codename “Keystone”, the streaming device sounds similar to Chromecast and Google Stadia in that the device will connect to any TV or monitor via HDMI. This allows users to engage with Microsoft’s vast gaming library, as well as any other streaming content it may host. While more details were not provided concerning the new dongle, such as a potential release date, someone from the company did state that it is choosing to “pivot away” from the original vision of the device. Originally, it was meant to “deliver Xbox Cloud Gaming to more players around the world in the future”. Along with access to Microsoft’s impressive gaming lineup, the new device is likely to double as a set-top box on which users can access popular streaming services. Users will also be able to to partake in the companies own media apps, like Microsoft Movies & TV. Going Head-to-Head At one point, Apple was set to develop their own media dongle, however these plans have been scrapped. Now, Apple’s plans are to launch a new version of the Apple TV sometime in the second half of 2022. This is according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The analyst believes that the newest Apple TV will have an improved cost structure. This suggests a lower price point than the current Apple TV (from $179) that is more in line with the prices of other streaming media players. While Microsoft introducing a gaming dongle may cause Apple Arcade to sweat, it will be interesting to see what impact this device may have on the Apple TV market. If the new gaming dongle from Microsoft doesn’t include apps for streaming platforms, it will be incredibly hard to dig into Apple territory. Additionally, with the wealth of original content on Apple TV+, Microsoft not including streaming services would be a mistake.05:05 pmMacBook Pro Manufacturer, Quanta Faces Revolt From Workers Who Are Getting Tired of Lockdowns
Factory workers from MacBook Pro manufacturer Quanta in Shanghai started protesting over the prolonged lockdowns. Tired and frustrated, the workers demand more freedom. The lockdown has trapped the workers in a bubble for two months now. MacBook Pro Manufacturer Faces Revolting Workers Bloomberg reported incidences of violent clashes, mounting infections, and vacant factory floors. All of these showed that Quanta factory workers are revolting over the prolonged COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Chinese government. Violent clashes, mounting infections, and vacant factory floors: the turmoil that's engulfed tens of thousands of workers at an Apple Inc. supplier in Shanghai is a troubling symptom of China's extreme efforts to keep factories humming during its worst Covid outbreak since 2020. The report also said that factory workers demanded more freedom. One individual told Bloomberg about workers getting tired and frustrated. China imposed a strict zero-COVID policy by implementing lockdown measures. This includes allowing factories to operate on a "closed-loop" policy. This policy requires workers to travel only between factories and their accommodations. Closed-Loop Policy Backfiring Right before China imposed its strict lockdown measures, the COVID-19 outbreak seemed dramatically worsen. It seems now that the closed-loop policy has backfired on China's zero-COVID policy. Alicia Garcia Herrero, chief economist for the Asia Pacific at Natixis SA said in the report that the closed-loop system will not be sustainable. I don't think closed loops are sustainable in the medium term as workers will eventually not be able to continue working in this way. The closed-loop system can only be a transitory solution even if the model succeeds in driving the economy because the social burdens are mounting. A healthy economy and society are much more than that. Quanta Factory Workers' Woes Affect Supply of MacBook Pro This incident follows the riots that happened earlier this month when workers started putting down barricades. Some workers even shoved security guards on the way to their accommodations. Video footage of the riots appeared on Twitter. As Quanta is Apple’s key MacBook Pro manufacturer, the current situation in its factories will certainly affect production targets. The Cupertino-based company already faces long delays in MacBook Pro production.05:03 pmSouth Korean K-pop group BTS to launch new show on Apple Music 1
Apple Music announced Thursday that South Korean K-pop group BTS will launch a new weekly limited series “BTS Radio: Past & Present” on… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmA wild party puts the ‘sex’ in The Essex Serpent [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★★
There’s a party tonight on The Essex Serpent and everyone’s invited. But no one’s going to have the time they imagined. Things take a turn for the biblical this week with red paint on sinners’ homes and adultery in every hearth. Dancing leads to sex, and nobody’s in the bed they ought to be. Apple TV+ […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)04:52 pmBest Buy Memorial Day 2022 Sale: save up to $1,000 with deals in every category
Best Buy's Memorial Day deals are officially live, with discounts in every category. Save on TVs, Apple HomeKit gear, major appliances, gaming chairs and much more.The Best Buy Memorial Day 2022 Sale is live, with deals in every categoryAll of Best Buy's Memorial Day deals can be found on this sale page, but we've highlighted our favorites below. Enjoy discounts in every category, with markdowns across the site knocking up to $1,000 off instantly. Read more...04:49 pmApple Music 1 Features K-Pop Sensation BTS on Limited Series Prior to New Album Launch
K-Pop sensation BTS will be highlighted in a new three-episode limited series on Apple Music 1. Dubbed "BTS Radio: Past and Present," the new show debuts on Apple Music 1 starting May 28. It will go on weekly leading up to the launch of the group's new album on June 10. Apple Music 1 Shares K-Pop Sensation BTS' Quest for Stardom The new Apple Music 1 series will share the group's quest for stardom. It will share songs and stories that became part of the group's growth. "We wanted to use this radio show to celebrate nine years of BTS with you guys and with our ARMY all over the world." RM, one of the group members, said that every episode of the show is dedicated to their fans. The group also wanted to share the songs that help tell their stories, RM added. In 2021, K-Pop sensation BTS topped the most-streamed songs on Apple Music. Apple also brought the group's concert films to Apple TV+ Three Episodes Chronicle BTS's Quest Through Songs The first episode which will air on May 28 explains the beginning of the group. BTS will share some of the songs that served as the K-Pop sensation's inspirations and impacted their styles. The second episode, which airs June 3, will have the group picking up some of the favorite songs of the BTS Army. This will probably include the hits songs "Dynamite" and "Butter." Finally, in the last episode that will air on June 10, BTS will show how they achieved fame and became a global sensation. How to Listen to Apple Music 1 Apple Music 1, formerly known as Beats 1, is one of the three Apple 24-hour streaming music channels. The other are Music Hits and Music Country. To listen to Apple Music 1, you can simply say "Hey Siri, play Apple Music 1." Alternatively open the Apple Music app and select "Radio."04:39 pmiPhone 14 Pro’s A16 chip might not beat A15 by much
The A16 processor going in this fall’s iPhone 14 Pro models will be made with a 5nm process, according to a tipster. That’s the same process used for years, not a better one, and it means the upcoming iPhones won’t get as big a speed boost as expected. Still, the A16 is rumored to get […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)04:30 pmState of SwiftUI – Needed your opinion
We have been thinking to start developing in SwiftUI. Probably our team is little late. But, when I did some research regarding how much is SwiftUI adapted by devs, I got mixed responses. On Twitter people are praising it a lot that in super less number of lines they are able to achieve a lot. […]04:30 pmApple development Discord server
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