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- 8 mins agoUsers experience iCloud Private Relay service downtime
The iCloud Private Relay service experienced an outage for some users. Apple’s official System Status webpage shows that iCloud Private Relay is unavailable for some users, and that it may be unavailable or slow as the company tries to fix it. Outage apparently began around 2 PM in Easter Time, although it’s not a system-wide […] The post appeared first on iLounge.10 mins agoFortnite to arrive on iOS AltStore in the EU
Epic Games’ battle royale shooter game Fortnite will be available on iOS through an alternative app store in the EU. The announcement was made recently to bring Fortnite to AltStore in the European Union, which means players can download it as soon as it arrives on the platform on their iPads and iPhones. AltStore PAL […] The post appeared first on iLounge.12 mins agoApple might adopt quad-level cell storage in 2026
A report from TrendForce said that Apple might start adopting a quad level cell storage by the year 2026, which could mean iPhones with 2 terabytes of space. Triple cell technology is currently the one being used for iPhones, with quad level cell having a higher density when it comes to storage space. The improvement […] The post appeared first on iLounge.42 mins agoTikTok introduces Shazam-like feature that lets you find songs by singing them
You’re probably familiar with Shazam, an Apple-owned app that lets you find out the name of a song playing near you. However, TikTok wants to take this experience to the next level by introducing a Shazam-like feature that lets users find songs by singing them. more…50 mins agoSwiftData Migration for Custom Structs
I understand we can use VersionedSchema and MigrationPlan to migrate models. How about any custom structs that we use within the models? I was hoping to see an example at https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2023/10195 but the presenter did not show any. Should I just VerisonedSchema them as well although they are not persistent types? To provide a concrete […]Friday July 2611:22 pmSix New Features iOS 18 Brings to the AirPods Pro
iOS 18 is an update designed for the iPhone, but it adds several new features to the AirPods Pro 2, Apple's latest earbuds. The new capabilities require iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and a firmware update that will be released when Apple releases its new software this fall. This guide highlights all of the changes that are coming to the AirPods Pro 2. Head Gestures If you've ever been in a situation where you needed to confirm a Siri request or decline a call without using a voice command or your hands, there's a solution coming. Head gestures are a new form of AirPods Pro control that will let you nod your head up and down or shake it back and forth to decline a call or interact with Siri. When you get a call, you can essentially shake your head no to decline it or nod yes to accept it. When you're responding to Siri for controlling notifications and incoming or outgoing messages, you can use the same gestures for yes and no without having to speak. Voice Isolation With Voice Isolation, the AirPods Pro can cut down on loud background sounds when you're on a phone call, allowing the person you're speaking with to hear you more clearly. The AirPods Pro will use machine learning to detect and isolate ambient noise such as wind, cars nearby, people speaking, and more, blocking out the sound and prioritizing your voice. Voice Isolation is a feature coming to both the original AirPods Pro and the AirPods Pro 2. Better Adaptive Audio Controls Adaptive Noise Control is designed to adjust Active Noise Cancellation and the sound you hear in response to the ambient noise in your environment. Adaptive Audio has been an all or nothing setting, but with iOS 18, there are more granular controls for tweaking the feature to allow for more or less noise to come through. Personalized Spatial Audio for Gaming Personalized Spatial Audio is a feature that already exists for movies, TV shows, and music. It uses the TrueDepth camera on your iPhone to scan your face and ears, developing a personal profile that customizes Spatial Audio just for you. With iOS 18, Apple is expanding Personalized Spatial Audio to gaming, with the aim of delivering more immersive sound for gameplay. Game developers can incorporate spatial audio in their games as part of this change. Personalized Spatial Audio for Gaming is actually coming to the AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and the third-generation AirPods. Voice Quality in Games The AirPods Pro 2 feature voice quality improvements for in-game chat and streaming, along with dynamic head tracking and support for 16-bit 48kHz audio in games. Lower Latency According to Apple, the AirPods Pro provide the best wireless audio latency ever for mobile gaming, thanks to improvements coming in iOS 18. Improved latency means that you'll see little to no delay when taking an action in the game and hearing the resulting sound, making for a more responsive experience. Other AirPods Models Many of these features are limited to the latest AirPods Pro models. Head gestures and Voice Isolation won't be available on devices other than the AirPods Pro 2, but Personalized Spatial Audio for gaming will be more widely accessible. Read More Much more on all of the new features that Apple added in iOS 18 can be found in our iOS 18 roundup.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:07 pmRESOLVED: **Summary:** Poly Studio X devices experienced unexpected deprovisioning and might require manual re-enrollment. **Description:** Poly Studio X devices running Google Meet experienced unexpected deprovisioning between Tuesday, 2024-11-23 to Thursday, 2024-11-25. Google engineers rolled out a software fix to mitigate the issue, however if the device had already got impacted and got to the activation code screen, they would require manual re-enrollment. Please refer to the workaround section for more information. **Diagnosis:** The affected customer may encounter Poly Studio X devices offline/deprovisioned. **Workaround:** **Customer Action required**: Each affected device has to be [manually re-enrolled in the Admin Console](https://support.google.com/a/answer/6109380?hl=en) using the displayed activation code, as part of the “Enroll your device (non-ChromeOS devices) steps. Following the re-enrollment, the devices will be reconfigured to restore their previous settings and its functionality. | Google AppsRESOLVED: **Summary:** Poly Studio X devices experienced unexpected deprovisioning and might require manual re-enrollment. **Description:** Poly Studio X devices running Google Meet experienced unexpected deprovisioning between Tuesday, 2024-11-23 to Thursday, 2024-11-25. Google engineers rolled out a software fix to mitigate the issue, however if the device had already got impacted and got to the activation code screen, they would require manual re-enrollment. Please refer to the workaround section for more information. **Diagnosis:** The affected customer may encounter Poly Studio X devices offline/deprovisioned. **Workaround:** **Customer Action required**: Each affected device has to be [manually re-enrolled in the Admin Console](https://support.google.com/a/answer/6109380?hl=en) using the displayed activation code, as part of the “Enroll your device (non-ChromeOS devices) steps. Following the re-enrollment, the devices will be reconfigured to restore their previous settings and its functionality.
Incident began at 2024-07-23 07:00 and ended at 2024-07-25 23:00 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Summary: Poly Studio X devices experienced unexpected deprovisioning and might require manual re-enrollment. Description: Poly Studio X devices running Google Meet experienced unexpected deprovisioning between Tuesday, 2024-11-23 to Thursday, 2024-11-25. Google engineers rolled out a software fix to mitigate the issue, however if the device had already got impacted and got to the activation code screen, they would require manual re-enrollment. Please refer to the workaround section for more information. Diagnosis: The affected customer may encounter Poly Studio X devices offline/deprovisioned. Workaround: Customer Action required: Each affected device has to be manually re-enrolled in the Admin Console using the displayed activation code, as part of the “Enroll your device (non-ChromeOS devices) steps. Following the re-enrollment, the devices will be reconfigured to restore their previous settings and its functionality. Affected products: Google Meet10:51 pmFRA (Frankfurt) on 2024-07-26
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jul 26, 23:00 UTC - Jul 27, 01:30 UTCJul 26, 22:32 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter between 2024-07-26 23:00 and 2024-07-27 01:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacenter may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.10:40 pmWhite House Announces New AI Actions As Apple Signs On To Voluntary Commitments
The White House announced that Apple has "signed onto the voluntary commitments" in line with the administration's previous AI executive order. "In addition, federal agencies reported that they completed all of the 270-day actions in the Executive Order on schedule, following their on-time completion of every other task required to date." From a report: The executive order "built on voluntary commitments" was supported by 15 leading AI companies last year. The White House said the agencies have taken steps "to mitigate AI's safety and security risks, protect Americans' privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for consumers and workers, promote innovation and competition, advance American leadership around the world, and more." It's a White House effort to mobilize government "to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence," according to the White House. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:16 pmSMS Delivery Failures to Multiple Networks in Bangladesh
Jul 26, 15:16 PDTResolved - We continue investigating the issue with . We have proceeded to contact the impacted customers directly while we continue working on a resolution with our carrier partner for Banglalink and Teletalk Networks. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to support.Jul 26, 14:15 PDTUpdate - We continue monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi and GrameenPhone networks in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Banglalink and TeleTalk Networks in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 25, 14:17 PDTUpdate - We are monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi and GrameenPhone networks in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Banglalink and TeleTalk Networks in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 25, 06:27 PDTUpdate - We continue monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 24, 06:32 PDTUpdate - We continue monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 23, 06:37 PDTUpdate - We continue monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 23, 06:29 PDTUpdate - We continue monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 22, 06:32 PDTUpdate - We continue monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 21, 06:32 PDTUpdate - We continue monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 20, 06:34 PDTUpdate - We are currently monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen Network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 19, 06:34 PDTUpdate - We are currently monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen Network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 19, 02:53 PDTUpdate - We are currently monitoring successful SMS deliveries to the Robi network in Bangladesh. However, we continue to experience SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen Network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 18, 18:53 PDTUpdate - We are observing successful SMS delivery to Robi Network in Bangladesh and we are currently monitoring it. We are also experiencing SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen Network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 18, 14:56 PDTInvestigating - We are observing successful SMS delivery to Robi Network in Bangladesh and we are currently monitoring it. We are also experiencing SMS delivery failures when sending messages over Grameen Network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 18, 11:46 PDTIdentified - Our engineers have identified the issue causing SMS Delivery failurs sending to Robi Network in Bangladesh and are working with our partner carrier to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 18, 10:39 PDTUpdate - We have detected that Multiple Networks are experiencing SMS delivery failures in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partners to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Jul 18, 10:24 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures sending to Robi Network in Bangladesh. 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.10:02 pm9to5Rewards: MacBook Pro giveaway + Chargeasap Connect Pro 100W cable [Giveaway]
This month we’ve partnered with our friends at Chargeasap to give away Apple’s latest MacBook Pro to one lucky reader to celebrate the launch of the company’s new Connect Pro 100W magnetic USB charging cables. You can head below now to enter the giveaway and check out the new ConnectPro by Chargeasap. more…09:44 pmT-Mobile Sued for Breaking Lifetime Price Guarantees
T-Mobile customers have filed a lawsuit [PDF] against the carrier, alleging that it failed to honor a guarantee not to raise the prices of select cellular plans. The lawsuit, first spotted by Wired, claims that back in 2017, T-Mobile advertised several of its plans with a price lock, but then went on to increase prices starting in May 2024. "T-Mobile ONE customers keep their price until THEY decide to change it. T-Mobile will never change the price you pay for your T-Mobile ONE plan," T-Mobile said in a press release in January 2017. T-Mobile ONE was priced at $40 per line for a family of four with AutoPay enabled, and T-Mobile made similar pricing promises for other plans, including the Simple Choice Plan, Magenta, Magenta Max, Magenta 55+, and Magenta Amplified options. T-Mobile raised prices by $2 to $5 per line for the legacy plans, and while there was a price promise, fine print did give the company an out. T-Mobile released an FAQ that said if prices did increase, T-Mobile customers could cancel and get their final bill paid, a policy applicable for accounts activated between January 2017 and April 28, 2022. The lawsuit claims that T-Mobile's FAQ wording is "contrary to the language" provided at the time that T-Mobile customers signed up for their legacy plans, and as such, T-Mobile has "breached its agreement" with customers and caused them monetary injury. T-Mobile is being accused of making false or misleading statements, deceiving customers, and intentionally concealing plans to raise rates. Plaintiffs are seeking class action status for the suit, an injunction preventing T-Mobile from raising prices, restitution for "all amounts" T-Mobile earned from its misconduct, refunds for the additional money paid after price increases, and additional damages for injuries suffered.Tag: T-MobileThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:31 pmCrooks Bypassed Google’s Email Verification to Create Workspace Accounts, Access 3rd-Party Services | Krebs on SecurityCrooks Bypassed Google’s Email Verification to Create Workspace Accounts, Access 3rd-Party Services
Google says it recently fixed an authentication weakness that allowed crooks to circumvent email verification needed to create a Google Workspace account, and leverage that to impersonate a domain holder to third-party services that allow logins through Google's "Sign in with Google" feature.09:31 pmEncoding Issue for Worker Attributes in Flex
Jul 26, 14:31 PDTResolved - Flex was degraded between 07:51 UTC on 07/19/2024 and 05:15pm UTC on 07/26/2024. During this period, customers may have experienced issues with tasks being assigned to workers in the event the workers had special characters as part of their attribute skills and updated these skills during the impact window. The issue has now been resolved.09:10 pmApple updates fourth betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for developers
Apple has pushed out a revised fourth beta build for both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The unexpected update comes shortly after the initial beta 4… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:34 pmApple rolls out minor update to iOS 18 & iPadOS 18 beta 4
Late on Friday, Apple uncharacteristically issued an update to its current developer beta four of both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.iOS 18On Friday, Apple released an update to its fourth developer beta for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The build numbers on both were previously 22A5316j and now are 22A5316K.Apple has not said what the update entails, so it's likely a security or urgent bug fix that couldn't wait for the next expected refresh. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:20 pmElevated HTTP 502 Errors
Jul 26, 20:20 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Jul 26, 20:15 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Jul 26, 20:13 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating an increased level of HTTP 502 errors in certain locations.We are working to analyse and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.08:14 pmApple releases new version of iOS 18 beta 4 for developers
Apple has released an updated version of iOS 18 beta 4 for developers. The new version comes just days after the original developer beta 4. more…08:13 pmApple Seeds Updated Fourth Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers
Apple today seeded new fourth betas of upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a few days after Apple initially released the betas. It is not clear what is different with the original beta 4 software (build (22A5316j) and the new beta 4 software (build (22A5316k), but the update is available to all developers. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the iOS 18/iPadOS 18 Developer Beta setting. Note that an Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta. iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, a set of AI features that are built deeply into the operating system. Apple Intelligence won't be coming until later in the beta testing process, but it includes features for refining and editing writing, generating images and emoji, and most notably, improving Siri and search. Siri is gaining a better understanding of natural language, improved contextual awareness, and the personal assistant will integrate with ChatGPT to answer more complex queries. Apple Intelligence features are limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models and iPads with an M-series chip, but there are a number of other features that are coming. Apple is allowing users to rearrange Home screen apps to have open spaces, plus there's a dark mode for app icons and tinting options. The Control Center is customizable and third-party developers can add controls for their apps, with the Lock Screen Flashlight and Camera icons able to be replaced or removed. Messages is gaining Rich Communication Services support to improve conversations with Android users, the option to schedule texts to be sent later, new text effects, messages over satellite when there's no cellular, and the option to use any emoji for Tapback responses. There's a dedicated Passwords app for logins, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes, and there's now an option to lock and hide apps, which means they can't be opened without secondary Face ID or Touch ID authentication even when your phone is unlocked. Safari has a highlights feature that summarizes articles and surfaces key information on websites, the Photos app interface has been overhauled, and there's a new Tap to Cash feature for privately and securely transferring money using Apple Cash. Other features include equation solving and voice memo transcription in Notes, a game mode for improving game performance, and an option to respond to Siri on AirPods with head gestures. iOS 18 is only available to registered developers at the current time, but Apple plans to make a public beta later this month. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will see a public launch this fall.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:03 pmX Training Grok AI On Tweets Without Notifying Users
Social network X (formerly Twitter) recently activated a setting that gives it permission to train Grok AI on user tweets. All X users are opted in by default, with X failing to notify customers about the change. The hidden setting gives X permission to use all posts, interactions, inputs, and results for "training and fine-turning" Elon Musk's Grok AI model. To continuously improve your experience, we may utilize your X posts as well as your user interactions, inputs and results with Grok for training and fine-tuning purposes. This also means that your interactions, inputs, and results may also be shared with our service provider xAI for these purposes. Learn more While X turned the setting on for all users by default, it can be turned off on the website. Here's how: Open up X using a web browser on a Mac or PC and log in. Click on More. Choose Settings and privacy. Click on Privacy and safety. Click on Grok. Uncheck the setting that allows Grok to use your content. This privacy setting is not available through the X app, so it must be disabled using the desktop version of X, though an option to turn it off on mobile devices is supposedly coming soon. All X users have the ability to control whether their public posts can be used to train Grok, the AI search assistant. This option is in addition to your existing controls over whether your interactions, inputs, and results related to Grok can be utilized. This setting is…— Safety (@Safety) July 26, 2024 Turning on a data collection feature surreptitiously and automatically opting in users without their consent is underhanded, and many X users are not happy with the social network's decision. Sometime in the last month, X updated its Help Center to change the wording around Grok. It previously said that "user interactions, inputs, and results" would be used for Grok training, but now the wording also includes X posts. June 27 wording: To continually improve the AI system and provide a better user experience, we may utilize user interactions, inputs and results for training and fine-tuning purposes. This means that when you interact with Grok, your interactions, inputs and results may be used to train and enhance the system's performance.Today's wording:To continuously improve your experience, we may utilize your X posts as well as your user interactions, inputs and results with Grok for training and fine-tuning purposes. This also means that when you interact with Grok, your interactions, inputs and results may be used to train and enhance the system's performance.Grok has previously been able to access "real-time public X posts" to respond to user queries, but it is not clear if X posts were being used for training. The opt-out toggle seems to have been enabled around May, so it's possible that's when user posts were first used for improving the chatbot. X says that user interactions with the chatbot and X posts are used for the following: Enhance Grok's understanding of human language and communication. Improve Grok's ability to provide accurate, relevant, and engaging responses. Develop Grok's sense of humor and wit to make interactions more enjoyable. Ensure Grok remains politically unbiased and provides balanced answers. Elon Musk claimed earlier this week that Grok was being trained on "the most powerful AI training cluster in the world." Grok is currently available to X premium subscribers.Tags: Twitter, Elon MuskThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:00 pmMeta’s WhatsApp hits 100 million monthly users in the U.S.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed this week that WhatsApp has surpassed 100 million monthly active users in the United States… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:57 pmKeychron K10 Pro review: All-rounder and affordable keyboard
The Keychron K10 Pro mechanical keyboard is a great pick for Apple users who want a 100% layout that doesn't break the bank.Keychron K10 Pro reviewKeychron makes mechanical keyboards in all sizes and price ranges. The K10 falls in the middle of the road between budget models like the C3 Pro and the more expensive Q5 Pro.Whether you're all about customization or just want something to type on, the K10 brings something to the table. As-is, the typing and upkeep experience is fun and easy, and it's equally simple to mess around with key switches and macros. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:57 pmKeychron K10 Pro review: All-rounder and affordable keyboard
The Keychron K10 Pro mechanical keyboard is a great pick for Apple users who want a 100% layout that doesn't break the bank.Keychron K10 Pro reviewKeychron makes mechanical keyboards in all sizes and price ranges. The K10 falls in the middle of the road between budget models like the C3 Pro and the more expensive Q5 Pro.Whether you're all about customization or just want something to type on, the K10 brings something to the table. As-is, the typing and upkeep experience is fun and easy, and it's equally simple to mess around with key switches and macros. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:38 pmiCloud Private Relay Down: Here’s How to Turn It Off to Avoid Connectivity Problems
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay traffic anonymization service is down for some users, causing various connectivity problems in Safari and other apps. If you’re experiencing problems, turn off iCloud Private Relay temporarily.07:37 pmUse your iPhone to instantly identify plants with this AI-powered app
The Plantum plant ID app uses your iPhone for fast plant identification by photo. It even offers growing tips for gardeners! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:30 pmApple Music launches new ‘radio spins’ data for artists and labels
Apple is rolling out a new feature to its Apple Music for Artists platform this week. The company says that artists can now see “when and where” their music is being played on radio stations around the world… more…07:24 pmUPDATE: Persistent Disk (PD) is experiencing issues with disk delete and update operations in turn affecting other disk related operations globally. | Google CloudUPDATE: Persistent Disk (PD) is experiencing issues with disk delete and update operations in turn affecting other disk related operations globally.
Incident began at 2024-07-26 12:10 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Persistent Disk (PD) is experiencing issues with disk delete and update operations in turn affecting other disk related operations globally. Description: We are experiencing an issue with Persistent Disk beginning at Friday, 2024-07-26 10:00 US/Pacific. Our engineering team is working on a potential mitigation for the issue. We do not have an ETA for mitigation at this time. We will provide an update by Friday, 2024-07-26 13:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Impacted customers may experience issues where the following operations remain in pending state for an extended period of time: Disk deletions Disk update operations such as resizes VM deletions are also affected due to issues with disk deletions. Managed Instance Groups scale down operations Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Google Compute Engine, Persistent DiskAffected locations: Johannesburg (africa-south1), Taiwan (asia-east1), Hong Kong (asia-east2), Tokyo (asia-northeast1), Osaka (asia-northeast2), Seoul (asia-northeast3), Mumbai (asia-south1), Delhi (asia-south2), Singapore (asia-southeast1), Jakarta (asia-southeast2), Sydney (australia-southeast1), Melbourne (australia-southeast2), Warsaw (europe-central2), Finland (europe-north1), Madrid (europe-southwest1), Belgium (europe-west1), Berlin (europe-west10), Turin (europe-west12), London (europe-west2), Frankfurt (europe-west3), Netherlands (europe-west4), Zurich (europe-west6), Milan (europe-west8), Paris (europe-west9), Doha (me-central1), Dammam (me-central2), Tel Aviv (me-west1), Montréal (northamerica-northeast1), Toronto (northamerica-northeast2), São Paulo (southamerica-east1), Santiago (southamerica-west1), Iowa (us-central1), South Carolina (us-east1), Northern Virginia (us-east4), Columbus (us-east5), Dallas (us-south1), Oregon (us-west1), Los Angeles (us-west2), Salt Lake City (us-west3), Las Vegas (us-west4)07:20 pmIf Apple Mail won’t load images due to ‘network settings,’ here’s why
Macworld If you’ve opened your Mail app this week on your iPhone or Mac and had an issue loading images, it’s not your network. And it’s seemingly related to a feature you might not even be using. According to Apple’s System Status page, there is an issue with iCloud Private Relay this week. iCloud Private Relay acts something like a VPN to keep your DNS records and IP address hidden using a “single, secure connection to maintain privacy and performance.” When that connection gets disrupted, there can be problems. Since Thursday, Apple has reported an ongoing Private Relay outage affecting “some” iCloud+ users. which can affect the experience within apps that use iCloud+, including Safari and Mail. In this case, the issues appear to be manifesting as an error message that appears when new Mail messages arrive: “Your network settings prevent content from loading privately.” Based on the timing, it appears related to the Private Relay issue, which is preventing images from loading as a security measure. In this case, “network settings” doesn’t refer to your home Wi-Fi or wireless connection, but rather the Private Relay mechanism. As long as the problem persists, the message will appear, and Apple doesn’t offer any time frame for when it will be fixed. In the meantime, you have two options: Click the Load Content button under the error message when you need to see an image in an email. Turn off iCloud Private Relay in Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Private Relay. However, some iCloud+ users are still seeing the error message despite having iCloud Private Relay turned off on their account, so the issue appears to be affecting iCloud+ accounts that aren’t using the feature. Apple hasn’t updated its status page since the issue was confirmed at 2:34 p.m. PT Thursday, so it’s unclear how widespread the issue is or when it might be restored.06:54 pmiOS Dev Weekly – Issue 671 – Jul 26th 2024
Comment In the last two weeks since my device arrived, I’ve had a blast going through apps in visionOS. Thanks to everyone who sent me a link to your app, too. I’m no expert yet, but I’ve spent some time thinking about the potential of visionOS as an app platform in the last couple of weeks. The first conclusion I’m ready to draw is that there are two types of apps: Apps that will make you put your headset on. Apps that are worth using if you already have the headset on. The App Store has plenty of apps that are good to use if you already have the headset on, and I’m quite sure this is due to SwiftUI. The effort of adding one more platform to a multi-platform SwiftUI app isn’t enormous, especially if the app already supports iPad. But with that ease of development comes the downside. Your app already exists on other devices! So, if someone needs your app, they’ll pick up their iPad or phone (which they are probably already holding) before the Vision Pro. Whereas if they are already wearing their Vision Pro, having your app on visionOS is a great benefit. I’d much rather open a native app than look through the passthrough cameras to use it on another device. So, the first thing I’d say is it’s definitely worth adding a visionOS version of your app if it’s not too much trouble. 👍 But those apps are not going to make the platform a success. visionOS needs apps that will make you walk up or down a flight of stairs, take your glasses off, and put the headset on for a chance to use them. The good news is we have several years to make those apps happen, and it’s not solely up to third-party developers either. Apple needs to put plenty of work into clearing the “Compatible Apps” folder out. They also need to ship many more apps that make this device shine. The hardware is more than capable and when it gets it right, it really gets it right! But until Apple releases those apps, do you have an idea for an app that will make people put their headset on? Dave Verwer Sponsored Link Building chat and struggling with state, push notifications, and more? 🤓💬 Stream's open-source chat and video SDK takes the complexity out of building real-time experiences. 100% free to start, extensible with popular integrations, and scalable! Give it a try today! getstream.io Code Issues with ScenePhase and using AppDelegate adaptors At first glance, this is Jesse Squires talking about exactly what the post title says, but this could equally be a post about API design trade-offs between flexibility and complexity. It appears that the SwiftUI interaction points during the application lifecycle are less granular by design. jessesquires.com Unobtrusive and testable issue reporting I struggled to figure out the exact purpose of this new library from Brandon Williams and Stephen Celis at first glance until I read this line: This provides a very visual way to see when an issue has occurred in your application without stopping the app’s execution or interrupting your workflow. I don’t know if “runtime warnings” are new in Xcode 16 or whether I just haven’t seen them before, but I like this idea. pointfree.co Using @DebugDescription in Xcode 16 Here’s Aryaman Sharda with a write-up of the new @DebugDescription macro available with Xcode 16. I like that he also kindly includes another method to get similar results for those who can’t yet upgrade to the beta. digitalbunker.dev Building Swift Executables The only point I’d add to Natan Rolnik’s post about building command-line tools is that adding a Makefile is a great way to manage build commands and other common scripts you might run. Makefiles may not be the newest technology, but they work very well and can serve as a “menu” to show other developers what they can do with your repository. swifttoolkit.dev Business and Marketing A Paywall Optimization Success Story The "Day 5" notification is essential to this paywall's design. I knew this would be the biggest technical and QA challenge, because it is imperative that it be implemented correctly. Failing to deliver on this promise would be catastrophic. I can see why this style of free trial design works well. It’s early days for Ryan Ashcraft’s implementation of it in his Foodnoms app, but I can see it being successful. ryanashcraft.com Books macOS by Tutorials I’m so happy to see an updated second edition of Sarah Reichelt’s book covering macOS development. It remains a focused, concise book from the perspective of using SwiftUI first but falling back to AppKit where it makes sense. I’m also happy that the story behind the second edition ended so well. 👍 For full disclosure, Sarah sent me a copy of the book for review. gumroad.com Jobs Software Engineer for AI Training Data (Swift) @ G2i, Inc. – We are currently seeking Swift Developers for project-specific roles focused on RLHF. This role will play a key part in our reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) initiatives, contributing to cutting-edge projects. – Remote (within US, European, or Asia-Pacific timezones) Software Engineer, iOS @ amo – Amo values speed, creativity, and high performance. Focused on meaningful social apps, they prioritize creation over consumption and simple, fun experiences. The diverse, skilled team uses a modular monorepo tech stack with Rust, Bazel, and RxSwift, leveraging efficient data processing on GCP. – On-site (France) Don't forget to post any open positions you have available on iOS Dev Jobs! And finally... “They paid me sixty dollars, so I wore a tie” This RSS feed is published on https://iosdevweekly.com/. You can also subscribe via email.06:37 pmApple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’ creator Ronald D. Moore give update on ‘Star City’ spin-off | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’ creator Ronald D. Moore give update on ‘Star City’ spin-off
Apple TV+ renewed its globally acclaimed, hit space drama “For All Mankind” for season five and announced a new spinoff series “Star City.” The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:17 pmDelays in A2P 10DLC T-Mobile Registrations and De-Registrations
Jul 26, 11:17 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have identified potential delays in A2P 10DLC T-Mobile Registrations and De-Registrations. Our engineering team has been notified and is currently investigating the issue. We will provide updates in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.06:12 pmThe best MacBook for every student–and how to get the best price
Macworld When it comes to buying a MacBook for school, students are usually in a situation where personal budgets are tight and money needs to be spent wisely. It’s not enough to say that students need the right amount of processing power for the work at hand–students also need to get a good deal and a machine that will last for many years. Finding a good deal is a chore, but we’re here to help. Our automatically-updated price comparison tool helps to make sure you’re getting the best deal and on top of that, we hand-pick deals we think you should look at. What follows below are our MacBook recommendations for students, along with the top deals. Beyond that, we offer tips and information you should know about shopping as a student, so you can save money. Read on, or click the links in the Table of Contents to skip to the section you’re interested in. Read our guide for the best Macs for students if you’re interested in a desktop or laptop computer. Best MacBook Air deals right now Here are some of the best deals we are seeing right now. Best U.S. MacBook Air deals for students Walmart, 13-inch Macbook Air (M1, 256GB SSD): $649 ($350 off, MSRP was $999) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air (M2, 256GB SSD): $889 ($100 off, MSRP, $999) Amazon: 13-inch MacBook Air (M4, 256GB SSD): $999 ($100 off MSRP, $1,099) Best U.K. MacBook Air deals for students KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,424 (£75 off, RRP £1,499) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 256GB) £1,234 (£65 off, RRP £1,299) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,614 (£85 off, RRP £1,699) For more deals take a look at the best MacBook Air deals this month. Best MacBook Pro deals right now Here are some of the best deals we are seeing right now. Best U.S. MacBook Pro deals for students Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB): $1,399 ($200 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12-core GPU, 18-core GPU, 1TB): $2,200 ($199 off, MSRP $2,399) Amazon, 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 12‑core CPU, 18‑core GPU, 512GB): $2,349 ($150 off, MSRP $2,499) Best U.K. MacBook Pro deals for students Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 10-core GPU, 14-core GPU, 512GB): £1,540 (£159 off, MSRP £1,699) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD: £1,700 (£199 off, MSRP £1,899) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (11-core CPU, 14-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD: £1,880 (£219 off, MSRP £2,099) Amazon, 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro (12-core CPU, 18-core GPU), 18GB RAM, 1TB SSD: £2,230 (£269 off, MSRP £2,499) For up-to-date deals see: Best MacBook Pro deals this month. Best MacBook for high school: M2 MacBook Air The MacBook Air is Apple’s most popular laptop, and for good reason–it’s an excellent combination of processing power, portability, and price. Its M-series processor handles every task–writing papers, presentations, internet research, and even video and audio editing. And when your homework is done, kick back with an Apple TV show or escape with a video game. The best part is you can get one for less than $1,000. The M2 MacBook Air has a 13.3-inch Retina display, and inside its 2.7-pound (1.24-kilogram) body is an M2 processor with 8 CPU cores, 8 GPU cores, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD. It has Wi-Fi built in for connecting to the internet, and two Thunderbolt/USB-C ports for connecting devices. And if you check Amazon or Best Buy, you can usually find it for $900 or lower. New Refurbished Retailer Price $899 View Deal $899 View Deal $989 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1049 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $826 View Deal MacBook Air (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $836.35 View Deal MacBook Air (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $839 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best MacBook for college: M3 MacBook Air In college, you’re taking a step up in your studies, so you need to step up your laptop with Apple’s M3 MacBook Air. It handles everything the M2 MacBook Air does, but its M3 processor is about 20 percent faster–you’ll appreciate the faster speed when you’re putting together complex presentations and videos. The display is also a little bigger and brighter. The $1,099 13-inch M3 MacBook Air has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, and it has an M3 processor with 8 CPU cores, 8 GPU cores, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD. It weighs 2.7 pounds (1.24 kilograms), comes with Wi-Fi, and has two Thunderbolt/USB-C ports. New Refurbished Retailer Price $899 View Deal $899 View Deal $989 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1049 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price MacBook Air (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $826 View Deal MacBook Air (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 10-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $836.35 View Deal MacBook Air (2022) 13.3-inch – Apple M2 8-core and 8-core GPU – 8GB RAM – SSD 256GB $839 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best for MacBook for graduate work: 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro comes with an M3 Pro processor, which is 18 percent faster than the M3 in the MacBook Air. If you’re going into a field that involves a lot of data crunching–multimedia and the arts, engineering, or computer science, just to name a few–you’ll need a MacBook that can minimize the amount of time you’ll spend waiting to process data. The M3 Pro MacBook Pro is made for that. The $1,999 14-inch MacBook Pro has an M3 Pro with 11 CPU cores, 14 GPU cores, 18GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD. It has a Liquid Retina XDR display, three Thunderbolt/USB-C ports, an HDMI port, and an SDXC card slot. Retailer Price $1,699 View Deal $1749 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket How to use Apple’s Education Store For college students, teachers, faculty, and homeschool teachers of all grades, Apple offers discount pricing in its Education Store. The discounts range from $100/£100 to $200/£200, depending on the MacBook model. You can visit the Education Store in your country by clicking one of the links below. U.S. Apple Education Store U.K. Apple Education Store Canada Education Store Australia Education Store Students need to show proof of school registration to shop at the Apple Education Store. U.K. students need to register with UNiDAYS. We have a separate article with details on how to get an Apple student discount at Apple’s Education Store. Other ways to find MacBook deals The Apple Education Store discount is nice, but you’ll often find the same kind of markdown from third-party retailers. You can use our price comparison tool to see what retailers are offering, and we also hand-select deals in the section at the top of this page. Here are a few other ways to get a good price on a MacBook. Buy a refurbished MacBook. Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store often has good prices on laptops that are both current and past models. Refurbished products are fully reconditioned and are like new–out of the box, you can’t tell the difference between a refurbished and a new MacBook. The price savings can be good–more than the Education Store discount. The only catch is that your choices are limited to what’s in stock, which changes often. Buy an older model. With Apple’s M-series chips, the MacBook’s performance has reached new heights–to a point where a lot of users aren’t anywhere near pushing the limit. Apple is currently on the M3 series of chips, which generally offers about 20 percent more performance than the previous M2 series. But that M2 series (or even the M1) is certainly no slouch, offering a significant boost over the Intel CPUs they replaced. The M2 MacBook Pro is not only worthy of your consideration performance-wise, but it also comes at attractive prices that are often much lower than those in the Education Store. For example, the 12-inch M2 MacBook Pro that was originally priced at $1,299 can be found online for $999.06:00 pmHomeKit Weekly: Smartmi E1 is the best-looking HomeKit air purifier on the market
Air purifiers are one of my favorite HomeKit accessories. Even though I live in an area with pretty decent air quality, I keep them running around our home to clean up the air for my family. I recently picked up the new Smartmi E1, the best-looking HomeKit air purifier on the market. more…05:46 pmThese are the best Apple Watch bands for working out in 2024
Whether you're looking for a durable, sweat-proof, or waterproof Apple Watch band for working out — or something comfortable and stretchy for yoga class, we've got you covered.Best Apple Watch bands for working out.Regardless of your preferred workout style, it's important to have an Apple Watch fitness band made of high-quality material that is durable, long-lasting, and reasonably priced. Additionally, it should be distraction-free so you can concentrate on your workout.While the Apple Watch silicone band is a decent choice for workouts, you might find that the silicone gets grimy after a while, and the color fades. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:38 pm9to5Mac Daily: July 26, 2024 – The latest on Apple Intelligence timing and safety
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s agreement to AI safety guidelines established by the Biden administration ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch. We also cover Apple’s invitation to developers for an in-person Apple Intelligence recap. Additionally, we highlight that the number of Android users switching to iPhone has hit a 5-year high. Tune in for all of the latest Apple news! Sponsored by 1Password: Make sure that your family and their data are safe online. Everyone, from children to grandparents, has a digital identity – along with logins and passwords to who-knows-how-many things. Managing these accounts doesn’t have to feel like a chore. 1Password makes it easy to keep your family’s credentials safe online. Try a Free 14 day trial today. more…05:23 pmOpenAI’s Apple deal could be a bigger threat to Google than SearchGPT – analysts
OpenAI 's SearchGPT will have less of an impact on the search-engine giant’s dominance than could OpenAI’s partnership with Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:19 pmMacRumors Giveaway: Win a 13-Inch M3 MacBook Air From GRID Studio
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 256GB 13-inch M3 MacBook Air from Apple. For those unfamiliar with GRID Studio, it is a company that creates clever art for Apple fans by disassembling old iPhones and Apple products. GRID Studio's pieces feature a deconstructed Apple product with the components displayed and labeled underneath a glass frame. There are multiple options, so you can choose your favorite classic iPhone. The GRID 1 is one of GRID Studio's most popular options because it features the first iPhone that Apple released. Priced at $400, the GRID 1 includes the iconic curved shell from the original iPhone, which is displayed alongside components like the home button, power button, headphone socket, speaker, logic board, ear piece, circuit board, and more. Each component is labeled so you know what's what, and there are also interesting and useful tidbits about the original iPhone included. Note that because these pieces are made from old, recycled iPhones, there may be a bit of wear and tear. The $199 GRID 3G features Apple's second-generation iPhone, which came out in 2008. The iPhone 3G was similar in design to the original iPhone, but it had a black or white polycarbonate chassis instead of aluminum. It was notable because it was the first iPhone that included GPS and 3G data connectivity, an upgrade over 2G. The $139 GRID 4 showcases yet another classic iPhone, the iPhone 4. Released in 2010, the iPhone 4 marked the first redesign to the iPhone since its 2007 launch. The design included a stainless steel frame with squared-off edges, and it's a look that Apple re-adopted starting with the iPhone 12. The iPhone 4 had Apple's first Retina Display and the first front-facing camera with accompanying FaceTime videochatting service. It was equipped with the A4 chip and a gyroscopic sensor, with all of these components included in the GRID piece. GRID Studio has plenty of other options, including multiple iPhones, A-series chips, iPads, and even MacBooks. GRID Studio is running a promotion right now, so MacRumors reader can use the promo code MG15 to get a 15 percent discount off of anything on the site through August 2. We have a 13-inch M3 MacBook Air for one lucky MacRumors reader. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page. Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, UK residents who are 18 years or older, and Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected. GRID Studio Giveaway The contest will run from today (July 26) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on August 2. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after August 2 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.Tag: GiveawayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:13 pmThe biggest weakness of Apple Maps and how Apple can fix it
Apple Maps has come a long, long way since its initial release with iOS 6 in 2012, and I prefer it almost every way to Google Maps and Waze. However, there’s one reason I still find myself using Google Maps for planning: reviews, ratings, and pictures. more…05:12 pmAn engineer has built a classic Mac Plus from modern parts
Apple sold the Mac Plus from 1986 to 1990 — but now this early classic Mac is back with most of the parts made this century, thanks to a very dedicated fan.That's actually a Mac Classic but the screen is showing the output from the clone Mac PlusUsually when someone tells you that they've built their own computer, nod politely and change the subject. Invariably, it's a PC, they're a gamer, and they've ordered a few components and put them together exactly the way they were intended.It's fiddly, and you can end up with a smoking box of now-worthless electronics if you're not careful. But, it's nothing like building a computer from individual chips and circuits. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:10 pmApple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 [U]
A year and a half after Apple launched its Studio Display, Samsung released a direct competitor with its ViewFinity S9 5K monitor. With many of the same features as Studio Display plus some beyond, it’s an interesting alternative. Follow along for how Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 stack up. Update 7/26: The ($700 discount) for a limited time – making it a tempting pick over Studio Display. more…05:08 pmFoxconn eyes India for iPad production amid Apple's expansion plans
After setting up operations in India to produce iPhones, Apple assembly partner Foxconn is considering whether to do the same with iPads.Workers in a Foxconn factoryApple has been steadily working to reduce its independence on China as a main source of its manufacturing efforts, with India one of the growing production centers for iPhone. With iPhone assembly well established in India, the stage is set for expansion into other products.According to the Economic Times, Foxconn is considering the possibility of starting to produce iPads in India. Current speculation is that it plans to use its facility in Sreiperumbudur to assemble the tablets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:50 pmCache Reserve Purge Issues
Jul 26, 16:50 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Jul 26, 16:48 UTCInvestigating - We are investigating issues purging Cache Reserve in a limited set of PoPs. More updates to follow shortly.04:49 pmNotify Service Interruption in US1 Region
Jul 26, 09:49 PDTInvestigating - We are investigating a interruption with sending notifications in US1 region. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available04:30 pmListen to new Apple history podcast by two Cult of Mac alumni
A new podcast about Apple history launches this month, hosted by two longtime Mac users and Cult of Mac writers. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:22 pmRaymond James hikes Apple target price to $250
Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines the power of generative models with personal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:08 pmThe MacRumors Show: Talking Weird iPhone 17 'Slim' Rumors
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss all of the latest rumors about the iPhone 17 "Slim" – a whole new kind of iPhone coming next year. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The iPhone 17 "Slim" is expected to sit above the iPhone 17 Pro Max in 2025's iPhone lineup with a starting price of approximately $1,299. The main selling point is said to be its all-new design touting a super-thin aluminium-titanium chassis and a relocated rear camera that could feature a variable aperture for the first time. It is expected to have a 6.6-inch display and Apple's custom 5G modem, and it may also feature up to 2TB of storage. Despite its high price point, the device is rumored to contain lower-end specifications than the iPhone 17 Pro models, such as a single rear camera, a standard A19 chip, and 8GB of memory. We also discuss the iPhone 16 Pro's rumored Rose color option that looks set to replace Blue Titanium, Apple's progress on a clamshell foldable iPhone, and the fourth-generation iPhone SE, which is apparently set to hit mass production in October. The new low-cost iPhone is expected to feature an iPhone 14-like design with an OLED display and Face ID, a USB-C port, a single rear 48-megapixel camera, Apple's custom 5G modem, and the Action button. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips: Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion about revisiting the Apple Vision Pro and first impressions of the iOS 18 public beta. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Kevin Nether, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Jon Prosser, Sam Kohl, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:03 pmMicrosoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access. more…04:02 pmBest Apple Deals of the Week: Low Prices Arrive for M3 iMacs, Plus Big Discounts on Samsung Monitors | MacRumorsBest Apple Deals of the Week: Low Prices Arrive for M3 iMacs, Plus Big Discounts on Samsung Monitors
This week's best deals include huge savings on Samsung's popular monitors, 40 percent off Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps for new subscribers, and more. In terms of Apple devices, the best all-around deal this week is on the M3 iMac, which is seeing $150 discounts on multiple models. 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. Samsung What's the deal? Save on Samsung monitors Where can I get it? Samsung Where can I find the original deal? Right here $200 OFF32-inch Smart Monitor M80D for $499.99 $700 OFF27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor for $899.99 Samsung kicked off a new "Black Friday in July" sale this week, and it includes matches of the best prices of the year on popular monitors like the Smart Monitor M80D and ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor. Adobe What's the deal? Take 40% off Adobe Creative Cloud Where can I get it? Adobe Where can I find the original deal? Right here 40% OFFAdobe Creative Cloud All Apps for $35.99/month Adobe this week brought back a notable discount on the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps subscription, allowing new users to get 40 percent off for a limited time. Charging Accessories What's the deal? Save on accessories from Anker, Eufy, and Jackery Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here Anker, Eufy, and Jackery are hosting a large collection of discounts on Amazon this week, with great deals on portable batteries, power stations, Bluetooth trackers, and more. We've collected a few notable discounts below, but be sure to visit our original article for the full list. Eufy SmartTrack Link 2 Pack - $29.88, down from $35.99 Eufy SmartTrack Link 4 Pack - $48.99 for Prime members, down from $69.99 Jackery Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel - $199.99 with on-page coupon, down from $229.00 Jackery Solar Generator 240 with Mini Solar Panel - $249.00, down from $349.00 Jackery Explorer 1000 Power Station - $549.00 with on-page coupon, down from $999.00 Jackery Explorer 1000 Power Station V2 - $599.00, down from $799.00 Jackery Explorer 2000 PRO Power Station - $999.00 with on-page coupon, down from $1,899.00 Anker Portable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light - $104.99 for Prime members, down from $149.99 iMac What's the deal? Take $150 off M3 iMacs Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $150 OFFM3 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,149.00 $150 OFFM3 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,349.00 $150 OFFM3 iMac (10-core/512GB) for $1,549.00 Prime Day prices are still around on the M3 iMac, starting at $1,149.00 for the 8-core/256GB computer. You'll find $150 off multiple models of the M3 iMac on Amazon right now, and every one is seeing a match of its all-time low price. 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 forums03:52 pmHow to copy text from a PDF on a Mac the easy way [Pro Tip]
Simply copying and pasting text in a PDF can be a nightmare. Here’s a better way to copy text from a PDF on a Mac using Live Text. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:51 pmApp Store small business program proceeds are not 85% of sales?
I have an iOS app in the store, and since I earn (way) less than $1 million per year I am enrolled in the small business program which is supposed to decrease Apple's cut from 30% to 15%. However, if you actually divide proceeds/sales (based on Apple's reported numbers) the resulting ratio is only 76.5%. […]03:48 pmDeals: M2 iPad Air up to $99 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air $1,099, Apple Pencil 2, 15W chargers, and more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M2 iPad Air up to $99 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air $1,099, Apple Pencil 2, 15W chargers, and more
Friday’s roundup of the absolute best deals on Apple gear and compatible accessories is now ready and waiting down below. First up, we have nearly $100 in savings and new all-time lows on Apple’s latest M2 iPad Air models with pricing starting lower than it ever has at $530. Then we have a very interesting deal on the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at $200 off the going rate for a total at $1,099 joined by offers on Apple Pencil 2, this 15W Qi2 car mount charger, Satechi’s wonderful Mac Mini/Studio Hub & Stand, and more. Everything is waiting down below. more…03:45 pmLittle Snitch 6.0.3
Maintenance release with improvements and bug fixes for the network traffic management utility. ($59 new, free update, 36.4 MB, macOS 14+)03:43 pmPixelmator Pro 3.6.5
Adds extended RAW image support to the image editor. ($49.99 new, free update, 668.1 MB, macOS 12+)03:42 pmWithout notice, X is now scraping posts and interactions to train its third-rate AI product Grok | 9 to 5 MacWithout notice, X is now scraping posts and interactions to train its third-rate AI product Grok
Heads up! Without warning or notice, Elon Musk’s social platform X (formerly Twitter) has quietly begun scraping users’ posts and interactions with Grok to train the generative AI chatbot used by dozens. The setting to allow data for training is enabled by default. Thankfully, there’s a way users can opt-out…hidden only in the web version of X. 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. more…03:42 pmWhat are your favorite new features in iOS 18? [Poll]
We are into the fourth developer beta of iOS 18 with the public beta out too, which means all of the new features (at least currently available) have been put through their paces. So we’re curious, what are your favorite new capabilities and features of iOS 18? more…03:40 pmMimestream 1.3.7
Brings improved snooze support and faster address autocomplete suggestions to the Gmail-specific email app. ($49.99 new, free update, 12.3 MB, macOS 12+)03:35 pmLooking for beta testers for a Image Editing App
Genie Paint is a photo editing app the supports the most common image formats including png, jpg, raw, webp, gif, and bmp Genie Paint offers a plethora of filters to give your image that professional touch. Genie Paint was designed with the Apple Pencil in mind. Including support for draw only with pencil support, or […]03:30 pmM3 MacBook Air anchors tidy workstation [Setups]
This M3 MacBook Air setup gets by just fine with Apple's slim-but-powerful laptop and a sleek LG gaming display. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:16 pmToday in Apple history: The last iBook laptop goes on sale
On July 26, 2005, Apple debuted the final iBook before switching to the MacBook product line. Here's a look at the opaque white iBook G4. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:11 pmiOS 18: All the ways you can customize your iPhone’s apps, Home Screen, Control Center, and more | 9 to 5 MaciOS 18: All the ways you can customize your iPhone’s apps, Home Screen, Control Center, and more
The biggest headline of iOS 18 is undoubtedly Apple Intelligence, but if there’s one larger theme for the release, it’s customization. iOS 18 lets you personalize your iPhone experience like never before. There are new tools for arranging apps and widgets, changing your app icon colors, customizing Control Center, replacing the flashlight and camera buttons, and more. Apple has even made several of its individual apps newly customizable, like Photos. Get ready to customize your iPhone like never before in iOS 18. more…03:10 pmWrong amount on the App Store Connect – bug or delayed data?
🤪 I made $227 on my apps in June. But now… App Store Connect shows me $348 for June. What??? Is it another bug on ASC? Or is it some delayed data? Did this happen to anyone else? submitted by /u/mallowPL [link] [comments]03:01 pmApple scores 17 Imagen Award noms; ‘Acapulco’ nominated for Best Comedy
Apple was recognized by the Imagen Awards with a total of 17 nominations, including this year’s most-nominated series, “Acapulco.” Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:01 pmApple commits to following White House AI safety guidelines
Apple said it would join other tech giants like Meta and Microsoft in adhering to the Biden administration's toothless AI safety guidelines. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:51 pmHow to create new team or change team name?
Right now, my team name is set to my Full Name. How can I change this? I can't seem to find any documentation by Apple. submitted by /u/user185432 [link] [comments]02:46 pmAmazon knocks $100 off Apple's 2024 iPad Air 13-inch (lowest price ever)
Grab record-low prices on Apple's 2024 iPad Air 6 at Amazon heading into the weekend.Better-than-Prime Day pricing has taken effect on Apple's iPad Air 13-inch, a new model added to the 2024 iPad lineup that was released in May.Save $100 on the thin-and-light tablet in multiple specs and colorways, with prices dipping to $699.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model. This month-end price drop delivers the lowest price on record, and the popularity is evidenced by delivery times that are starting to slip. Continue Reading on AppleInsider02:45 pmTake $400 off the Studio Display and Mac Mini and create the iMac Pro Apple won’t
Macworld While Apple may not seem to want to create its own iMac Pro, it doesn’t matter because you can put it together yourself now that the Apple Studio Display and the Mac Mini are both on sale for the best prices we’ve ever seen. The superb Apple Studio Display with a height-adjustable stand is down to $1,750, a savings of $200 from its usual $1,999, which is a superb discount for this particular model. At the same time, the Mac Mini with an M2 Pro chip is down to $1,149, down from its MSRP of $1,299. That’s a total of $400 in savings! Apple Studio Display’s 27-inch 5K Retina screen provides a stunning visual experience with 600 nits of brightness and some one billion colors, making it a superb addition to anyone, including content creators. The monitor features a 12MP ultra wide camera that’s perfect for meetings, as well as three microphones. In our 4-star review of the Studio Display, we noted it has a gorgeous design and great image quality. This model has a tilt- and height-adjustable stand, which gives you fantastic control over your viewing angle. At the same time, the Mac Mini may just be the best option for a space-efficient device that pushes the limits of performance. Featuring an M2 Pro chip, this tiny computer delivers superb performance no matter what you want to do. The computer also has 16G of memory and a 512G SSD, so everything will run smoothly. Together you’re getting a very powerful Mac with an amazing display, tons of expansion, a FaceTime camera, and a setup that will look beautiful on your desk. Together, you get a powerful setup that will be perfect for work, video editing, and more power-hungry tasks. With the $400 savings on both right now, the total price comes to $2,899, a whopping $1,200 less than Apple charged for the iMac Pro. So what are you waiting for? The M2 Pro Mac Mini is down to $1,150Get it at Amazon The Apple Studio Display is 12% off right nowGet it at Amazon02:35 pmLosing control with SwiftUI
I’ve been developing in iOS for about 15 years, so I’ve been through all versions of xCode, all back to when Interface Builder was a separate app. Before talking about SwiftUI, let’s quickly talk about Swift. When it first came out, I hated it. At the time I knew I was just being my autistic […]02:35 pmFor All Mankind’s creator reveals plans for Apple TV+ spinoff series, Star City
San Diego Comic-Con is happening now, and Apple TV+ fans are expectantly awaiting tomorrow’s Silo season 2 release date reveal. Elsewhere at the conference, though, another anticipated TV+ project has just received new details. Ronald D. Moore, creator of For All Mankind, has revealed plans for the series’ forthcoming spinoff: Star City. more…02:01 pmI tried Apple Vision Pro and it made me rethink everything
Macworld Parenthood brings many challenges, but the worst for my money is when your child refuses to eat some delicious food they’ve never tasted. Just try it, you beg, tears running down your face. Everyone likes halloumi. Not that adults are much better. We’re slightly more likely to give unfamiliar food a chance, I suppose, but unfamiliar people and places and political viewpoints? Good luck with that. Unfamiliar technology, too. iPhone users: when was the last time you gave Android a proper try? All of this came to mind last week when I finally got a chance to try out Vision Pro, Apple’s mixed-reality headset. (It launched in the U.S. back in February, but only recently became available to demo and buy here in the U.K.) Everyone has an opinion on Vision Pro, which was publicly announced as long ago as June last year, but very few people seem prepared to put those opinions to the test. And believe me, the Vision Pro demo really is eye-opening. Because of the lack of a useful parallel (it isn’t remotely similar to using an Oculus or any of the other VR products on the market) it’s extraordinarily difficult to convey what the experience is like. I can outline the basics, such as the eye tracking and finger tapping required to navigate the interface, but that doesn’t get across the way this feels, or how those feelings change as you grow accustomed to the device. You just need to experience it for yourself. Personally, I was surprised by how complex the fitting process is, and how tricky it can be to get set up with the optimal Light Seal and headband; a facial scan is supposed to help with this, but my first seal had to be sent back and replaced. Then simply tightening the straps up just the right amount so the weight is distributed comfortably across your forehead and cheeks is more challenging than you might expect, and took some time and various checks before everything was arranged exactly right. This might seem like a complaint, but I was impressed by the commitment and patience shown to make sure the product was at its very best for the demo. Because it really was worth the wait. Using Vision Pro is an odd experience but an utterly immersive one, thanks to the carefully calibrated fit and exceptionally high-quality hardware. There were several moments in the demo where I gasped, or laughed, or looked around excitedly like a tourist, simply because the headset does such a good job of making you feel like you’re inside its media. The spatial home movies of strangers could have felt artificial (anyone who’s seen the troubling 1995 thriller Strange Days will know roughly what I mean), but the effect is so compelling that it made me think about my own memories and what it would be like to relive them in this format. It was oddly poignant. Hollywood too will be watching the progress of spatial video with the greatest of interest. The demo included a gasp-inducing sizzle reel peppered with up-close dinosaurs and rhinos; no doubt someone is already doing the math to see if a superhero movie in this format would make financial sense. Even 2D films look great in Vision Pro’s virtual cinema, and I can imagine that long-haul flights will be greatly improved if you remember to bring your headset and a pair of AirPods. Those who can no longer afford to attend big concerts will find this format a close second best. And as for watching sports in a spatial format… this might be a longer-term prospect, but the potential is enormous. All of this is going to take time and a significant investment but Vision Pro presents an incredible opportunity for bringing events to people rather than selling a limited number of tickets. David Price / Foundry David Price / Foundry David Price / Foundry The media side of things, then, is a triumph for Vision Pro. But it’s also important to cover the more challenging aspects, such as that unfamiliar control method mentioned earlier. Once again Apple’s patient expert had to metaphorically hold my hand, since I suspect the interface would have been baffling without assistance. Moving over the years from iPod to iPhone, from iPad to Apple Watch, has always felt like a natural and intuitive evolution, but the Vision Pro is completely new. To select an icon you have to look at it and then tap your finger and thumb together. Both of these elements were a cause of mild stress for me, particularly at first. I’ve always had a strong aversion to the idea of eye-tracking technology, which feels intrusive and dystopian in ways I can’t fully explain. And I felt anxious about the gesture recognition too, thanks partly to my tendency to fidget nervously and partly to my general worrying about getting things wrong. There’s just, for me, a continuous low-level anxiety about having the movements of my hands and eyes constantly monitored. But here’s the thing—it quickly gets better. My stress had dipped significantly by the end of the demo, whereas my excitement about the immersive media elements had not. And that’s why it’s so important to experience Vision Pro thoroughly for yourself: you don’t know which parts you’ll like and which you won’t until you try it, and you don’t know if those effects are temporary until you try it properly. I hope my thoughts in some small way help you understand what Vision Pro is. (You can read a far more thorough account in our Vision Pro review.) But the message I’d like you to take away is that, more than any other Apple product, this is something you have to decide for yourself. And for that, you need to book yourself a demo and eat the damn halloumi.01:59 pmApple cuts iPhone price in India after import tariffs cut
Apple has cut its prices on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max in India by 3% to 4% after the country’s government lowered import duties… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:57 pmDisk Drill iPhone data recovery review
Macworld At a glance ProsSlick UIVery thorough recoveryFree option may suffice for manyConsPro version is expensiveOur VerdictDisk Drill is an ideal option for recovering an email or message you’ve lost, but the price of the Pro version may make it a tall order for occasional usage. Price When ReviewedBasic: Free; Pro: $89; Enterprise: $499 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price CleverFiles $89 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket We looked at Disk Drill for Mac, a solution for when your Mac hard drive fails and you need to recover data, but what about if the same happens to your iPhone? Here we look at the version of the same software for anyone seeking to recover data from their iPhone. When it comes to the best data recovery apps for your iPhone, there’s one thing that’s key above all else – simplicity. After all, if you’re looking for lost data the last thing you want are complex menus and jargon to dig through, particularly if time is of the essence. Thankfully, Disk Drill makes getting to your data a priority, meaning you can be sifting through your images, videos, or just about anything else within minutes of installing. If you’re recovering under 500MB of data, the free plan may work nicely, but things get significantly pricier for the Pro version. It’ll set you back $89/£70.56, with an extra option to add future updates for around $15/£15, too, while enterprise users can buy a bundle of user licenses. As we’ll cover shortly, in our testing Disk Drill did a great job of, uh, drilling into our test iPhone’s deleted data, but it actually offers additional features on top of data recovery. Disk Drill can identify duplicate files, spot where your drive may be hoarding data, and can back up copies of files to prevent them from being accidentally deleted in the future. First Impressions Disk Drill looks like it could have been made by Apple. Disk Drill looks like it could have been made by Apple.Foundry Disk Drill looks like it could have been made by Apple.Foundry Foundry While Dr Fone and other apps are full of colorful icons, I was impressed by just how much Disk Drill looks like a stock Apple app on macOS. Note: This is a Mac app that can uncover lost files on your iPhone (and other places), it’s not an iPhone app. The sidebar holds all of the potential drive locations you can recover from, including local, NAS, RAIDs, and other devices. It even factors in Time Machine data, so you can dig quickly through your backups. Disk Drill can help recover files buried deep in old backups. Disk Drill can help recover files buried deep in old backups.Foundry Disk Drill can help recover files buried deep in old backups.Foundry Foundry As I mentioned earlier, that makes it easy to start digging through data much more quickly than some other apps that bombard you with options from the jump. Disk Drill features Disk Drill takes some time to get going, but will find plenty of old data. Disk Drill takes some time to get going, but will find plenty of old data.Foundry Disk Drill takes some time to get going, but will find plenty of old data.Foundry Foundry That’s not to say that Disk Drill doesn’t add plenty of features. In my testing, it was able to pull from data I thought was long lost from my iPhone. I will concede it took some time to scan, though, running for around an hour before I could dig into the data. I was impressed by how many old Whatsapp messages it could recover, as well as old contact information and more. Disk Drill can create a disk image of your machine. Disk Drill can create a disk image of your machine.Foundry Disk Drill can create a disk image of your machine.Foundry Foundry Aside from recovery, Disk Drill offers plenty more tools. Its duplicate finder runs on local storage as well as cloud-based options like Dropbox or Google Drive, while Data Protection stores a copy of a deleted file in case you need to refer back to it. On the opposite end of the spectrum, it can shred files so that they’re unrecoverable, too. Alongside that, it can even create a backup macOS boot drive, or a disk image of your entire hard drive – ideal for older Macs with mechanical drives that could fail. Disk Drill annoyances Scanning takes some time. Scanning takes some time.Foundry Scanning takes some time.Foundry Foundry Aside from the relatively high price and the time it takes to get a phone scanned, my only real complaint with Disk Drill has been that on occasion it got a little upset when my phone locked itself. On a couple of occasions that ended up stopping the scan dead in its tracks, meaning I needed to start over again. On most of the other occasions, though, this didn’t cause any issues, so it could just have been a bug. The Bottom Line It could be a little expensive for one-off users, but as a safety net for anyone looking to regularly recover data from devices, or for enterprise users, Disk Drill is likely to be a very easy recommendation. We also have a round-up of the best Mac recovery apps.01:57 pmNot just you: iCloud Private Relay having an ‘issue’
An iCloud Private Relay issue is impacting some Apple devices. The service is slow or unavailable, and has been for most of a day. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:49 pmiPhone market share declines in China, but these two things could reverse the trend
Apple’s iPhone market in China continues to be a struggle, according to a new research report. The company has lost market share and fallen out of the top five vendors. But there are two things analysts believe could reverse the trend and lead to fresh success for Apple: AI and foldables. more…01:30 pmAI novices can learn the fundamentals with this $30 bundle
Master ChatGPT, review AI art tools, and boost your productivity with the 2024 ChatGPT and AI Super Bundle. It's the easy way to learn AI. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:25 pmNavigating between SwiftUI and UIKit
So over a year ago, I began learning how to code and chose Swift and SwiftUI. And since then, I may have a decent understanding of it, and while I can understand the code, and peoples other code by looking at it, I still consider my self as beginner because I still don't a whole […]01:00 pmMacBook Air vs. Surface Laptop 7: Time to ditch macOS for Windows?
Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop 7 packs impressive specs and long battery life. But how does it compare to the M3 MacBook Air? (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:57 pmApple TV+ reveals first look at new documentary ‘K-Pop Idols,’ premiering August 30th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ reveals first look at new documentary ‘K-Pop Idols,’ premiering August 30th
Apple TV+ has announced the new six-episode documentary event “K-Pop Idols” and revealed a first look at the new series set to premiere… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:56 pmHow to stop Musk's Grok AI from training on anything you've ever said or done on X
Twitter/X has automatically opted you in to training Elon Musk's Grok AI on everything you've ever posted on the service. Here's where they have stashed the hidden setting, and how to turn it off.Find the right setting and you can say now to X's Grok AI being trained on your workMusk calls his AI tool Grok, and Twitter/X says it's AI with humor, "a rebellious streak and an outside perspective on humanity" that makes it "a unique and entertaining companion."Sure. Okay. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:52 pmIs it a good idea to use SwiftData and CloudKit to collect Data Analytics? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs it a good idea to use SwiftData and CloudKit to collect Data Analytics?
Hi everyone! I have an app published for which I'd like to collect some simple analytics. Retention, DAU, ARPDAU, etc. I was thinking of using SwiftData and CloudKit to do that. Is there a strong reason not to do it? Has anyone implemented something similar before? The entire app is made with SwiftUI, btw. Thanks! […]12:06 pmApple Drops to Sixth Place in China's Smartphone Market
For the first time in years, Apple has fallen out of the top five smartphone vendors in China, ranking sixth in the second quarter of 2024. Data from Canalys, a market research firm, shows that Apple's iPhone shipments in China declined by 6.7% year-on-year. This drop has been attributed to fierce competition from domestic brands such as Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, Honor, and Xiaomi. Huawei, in particular, has seen a resurgence in the high-end smartphone market, fueled by advanced chips produced entirely in China. Canalys reported that the overall Chinese smartphone market experienced a 10% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2024, with shipments exceeding 70 million units. Vivo reclaimed the number one spot by shipping 13.1 million units, capturing a 19% market share. Oppo followed with 11.3 million units, Honor with 10.7 million units, and Huawei with 10.6 million units. Xiaomi re-entered the top five with a 17% year-on-year increase, shipping 10 million units. In contrast, Apple's shipments dropped to 9.7 million units, representing a 14% market share. The increased competition and market dynamics in China have posed significant challenges for Apple. The company's market share decreased from 16% in the previous year to 14%, pushing it from third to sixth place. Despite promotional efforts, including significant discounts of up to 23%, Apple has struggled to maintain its market position. The competitive landscape has been further complicated by the overall growth of local vendors, which have benefited from their localized supply chains and strong brand loyalty among Chinese consumers. Apple's Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams recently visited China, meeting with officials in Beijing and Shenzhen to reinforce Apple's commitment to the Chinese market. Canalys analyst Lucas Zhong emphasized the importance of the company localizing Apple Intelligence for China within the next year to regain market share. The anticipated release of the iPhone 16 lineup later this year is also expected to drive demand and potentially improve Apple's market position.Tags: China, CanalysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:05 pmApple Ring, iOS betas, and iPhone 17 camera rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Twenty years of rumors about an Apple Ring have to lead somewhere soon, and in the meantime, we have more betas to try, and more iPhone 17 rumors to explore.Render of a possible Apple RingClearly, we're not satisfied with the Apple Vision Pro finally being available — and now outside the US too — after all these years of speculation. We want the next heavily speculated device to hurry up, we want the Apple Ring. If you're wondering quite what anyone would use an Apple Ring for, you may possible be asking a sensible question there.But alongside what we've finally got with the Apple Vision Pro and what we still want with the Apple Ring, there is what we have got right now. The latest betas of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more, are out and there is much to like — even if some of it is really tiny, like the small but excellent improvement to iPhone Mirroring. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:05 pmiPhone prices cut in India in new first for Apple, following tax cuts
Apple has cut iPhone prices in India, following a recent decision by the government to reduce import taxes on smartphones. The price cuts include the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, the first time Apple has ever reduced the prices of current premium models in the country … more…11:45 amApple Lowers iPhone Prices and Eyes iPad Assembly in India
Apple has reduced iPhone prices in India for the first time following a cut in import duties and is considering assembling iPads in the country for the first time. As noted by TechCrunch, Apple has lowered the prices of its iPhone models in India by 3-4% after the Indian government reduced import duties on smartphones from 20% to 15% in its annual budget on July 23. This price reduction marks the first time Apple has decreased prices on its Pro models in India, with the cuts ranging from 300 rupees ($3.60) for models like the iPhone 13, 14, and 15, to up to 6,000 rupees ($71.70) for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. In parallel with these price adjustments, Foxconn, Apple's main contract manufacturer, is reportedly exploring the possibility of assembling iPads at its facility in Tamil Nadu, India, according to The Economic Times. This would mark a significant expansion from Foxconn's current focus on iPhone production in India and reflects confidence in India's growing supply chain capabilities, aligning with Apple's broader strategy to diversify its manufacturing base away from China. Discussions between Foxconn and the Indian government have apparently already taken place. The reduction in import duties is part of India's broader economic strategy to boost local manufacturing and integrate more deeply into the global electronics supply chain. By lowering the cost of high-end smartphones like the iPhone, the Indian government aims to make these devices more accessible to a larger segment of the population. This also supports Apple's ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in the Indian market, which has become increasingly important as growth in more established markets like China has slowed. Apple's assembly operations in India have seen significant growth in recent years. Currently, about 14% of all iPhones are produced in India, a number that is expected to increase as Foxconn and other partners expand their facilities in the country. Foxconn has already invested heavily in new manufacturing plants in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and the prospect of iPad assembly in India could see Apple's presence in the country increase even further.Tag: IndiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:35 amThe M3 MacBook Pro Laptop is $300 Off
Amazon has extended a number of Prime Day deals on Apple products, including the AirPods, Apple Watch, iPads, and even Macs with some devices still at an all-time low on their sale prices. The M3 Pro Chip MacBook Pro is available for $300 off, featuring a powerful 10-core GPU and 8-core CPU with Apple’s M3 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:33 amApple launches new PlayStation Apple TV+ offer
Those who own a Sony PlayStation 4 or 5 and create an Apple ID, or those with a PSN or PlayStation Network account can receive a free 3-month trial for the streaming service Apple TV+ This promo is available until September 22nd of this year. Apple collaborated with Sony in the past to run a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:32 amGreen Dot faces massive fines for hidden fees
Apple’s financial partner, Green Dot, is dealing with a massive fine by the Federal Reserve amounting to $44 million for its tax-preparation services. Utah-based Green Dot is a bank used by big companies like Walmart and Apple for financial backing services. Apple, regardless of its cash reserves, is legally obliged to utilize bank partners for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:31 amiPad lineup for 2025 leaked
Identifiers for iPad Models that haven’t been released and some scrapped concepts from development were leaked in beta code dives. The leaker shared these 5 identifiers on Tuesday. Initially, they were believed to be linked to the iPhone 16 line, but 2 days later the leak was out, more identifiers that involved iPads were revealed […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:29 amCrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B
Cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt – who runs the HaveIBeenPwned website – predicted that the CrowdStrike failure would set a record as the largest IT outage in history, and the numbers seem to back him up. Cyber insurance company Parametrix has put together some estimates of the cost of the outage, with healthcare companies worst hit, and airlines not far behind … more…11:26 amHands on: Everything new in tvOS 18 for Apple TV
The Apple TV hardware is getting some big improvements with tvOS 18, coming in the fall of 2024. Here are all of the new features and changes spanning from enhanced audio to animation-laden screensavers.Apple TV 4K is getting even betterApple's long-running set top box hardware initiative plays a big part in the company's home strategy. The device is a central access point to Apple TV+ content, provides secure remote access to Apple Home accessories, and can host nearly the entire catalog of Apple Arcade games.While its software updates aren't as headline-grabbing as iOS or macOS, there are still plenty of changes for fans of the device to get excited about. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:15 amSamsung’s new Galaxy Watch and Buds are even cheaper Apple copies than we thought
Macworld At its last Unpacked event, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Watch Ultra, which don’t just sound like Apple products—they look suspiciously like them too. But now that the first deliveries of the devices have started arriving in customers’ hands, it’s pretty clear that the Apple imitation is skin-deep. A picture posted by Redditor Ibuddhaa shows their new Galaxy Watch Ultra with a display that’s misaligned with the faux depth marks on the bezel. It’s only off by a millimeter or two, but it’s enough to make the watch look like a cheap knockoff of a premium smartwatch. Ibuddhaa says every watch face is misaligned, suggesting that the issue stems from the display. Several responses to the original post say the issue isn’t present on their watch. Galaxy Watch Ultra Misalignment byu/Ibuddhaa insamsung Last week Samsung announced it was delaying the general release of its AirPods Pro clone (also known as the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro) to “urgently” assess and enhance its quality control processes following reports that the ear tips were tearing during the initial try-on. For those devices, Samsung “temporarily suspended deliveries of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro devices to distribution channels to conduct a full quality control evaluation before shipments to consumers take place.” It’s not clear whether the Galaxy Watch Pro issues are a one-off thing or a symptom of something more widespread, but the buds issue certainly raises our eyebrows. And maybe the next time Samsung wants to take some inspiration from Apple, it should consider copying its build quality instead.11:13 amApple Agrees to Follow President Biden's AI Safety Guidelines
Apple has committed to a set of voluntary AI safeguards established by President Joe Biden's administration, joining other tech giants in a move to ensure responsible AI development (via Bloomberg). Apple is now part of the a group of influential technology companies agreeing to the Biden administration's voluntary safeguards for artificial intelligence. The safeguards, announced by the White House last year as part of an Executive Order, aim to guide the development of AI systems, ensuring they are tested for discriminatory tendencies, security vulnerabilities, and potential national security risks. The principles outlined in the guidelines call for companies to share the results of AI system tests with governments, civil society, and academia. This level of transparency is intended to foster an environment of accountability and peer review, promoting the development of safer and more reliable AI technologies. The safeguards Apple and other tech companies have agreed to also include commitments to test their AI systems for biases and security concerns. Although these guidelines are not legally binding, they signify a collective effort by the tech industry to self-regulate and mitigate the potential risks associated with AI technologies. The executive order signed by President Biden last year also requires AI systems to undergo testing before being eligible for federal procurement. Apple's participation in the initiative coincides with its plans to introduce its own cohesive AI system and deep integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT. Apple Intelligence will be supported by the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as all upcoming iPhone 16 models. For the Mac and iPad, all devices equipped with M-series Apple silicon chips will support Apple Intelligence. While Apple Intelligence is not yet available in beta for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia, the company has pledged to release some features in beta soon, with a public release expected by the end of the year. Further enhancements, including an overhaul to Siri that leverages in-app actions and personal context, are anticipated to roll out in the spring of 2025.Tags: Artificial Intelligence, United States, Apple IntelligenceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:06 amT-Mobile class action lawsuit over broken lifetime price guarantee
A T-Mobile class action lawsuit has been filed by customers on plans with a lifetime price guarantee. The carrier broke that apparent promise by cancelling legacy plans, and switching them to a more expensive one. The lawsuit relates to a number of plans sold with the promise that “T-Mobile will never change the price you pay” … more…10:47 amApple Intelligence will adhere to new and vague federal artificial intelligence safeguards | AppleInsiderApple Intelligence will adhere to new and vague federal artificial intelligence safeguards
Apple, amongst other big tech companies, has agreed to a voluntary and toothless initiative that asks for fairness in developing artificial intelligence models, and monitoring of potential security or privacy issues as the development continues.Future expansions to Apple Intelligence may involve more AI partners, paid subscriptionsIn an announcement on Friday morning, the White House has clearly said that Apple has agreed to adhere to a set of voluntary artificial intelligence safeguards that the Biden administration has crafted. Other big tech firms have already signed onto the effort, including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI.As they stand, the guidelines aren't hard lines in the sand against behaviors. The executive order that Apple has agreed to in principle has six key tenets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:45 amCyberGhost VPN review
Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating ProsSimple to useDecent speedsPlenty of serversConsTwo-year plans are much cheaperLacking some power user featuresOur VerdictCyberGhost takes a lot of the complexity out of VPN usage, for better and for worse. On the one hand, some users may want more power-user features, but on the other, it makes it much easier to recommend to VPN newcomers. Price When Reviewed$2.03 a month for two years + 2 free months. Usually $12.99 a month. Best Prices Today: Retailer Price CyberGhos $2.03 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket We’ve been testing out plenty of VPN services in recent months, and CyberGhost VPN definitely deserves a spot near the top of the pile – but not for the reasons you may think. Rather than offering a bevy of extra features or bolt-on paid subscription additions, it keeps things simple. It offers a slick, easy-to-use app across multiple platforms, capable of connecting to a huge number of servers across the globe, and does so with minimal fuss. That makes it ideal for watching Netflix from another country, routing your traffic away from untrustworthy open Wi-Fi networks, or just about anything else. It’s also refreshing to see so many core features included in all plans, including kill switch support and split tunneling, and no restrictions on bandwidth. CyberGhost’s no-logging audit history is also impressively thorough, and if you’re not sure if it’s for you, there’s a 45-day free trial. Find out how CyberGhost compares to other options in our round-ups of the best VPNs for Mac, Best VPNs for iPhone and Best VPNs for iPad. Features & Apps Foundry Foundry Foundry You can download CyberGhost apps for just about any platform, including via Chrome extension and on game consoles. I’ve been doing our testing on both the Mac and iPhone apps, and both have worked well, offering a nice and simple “click and go” connection process to minimize friction throughout. Naturally, there’s a nifty menu bar item that can drop down to offer server selection, but unlike other apps, CyberGhost actually primarily exists there–you drop it down, and then click to expand it. Once you do, it looks just like any other VPN service at first glance–a list of server nations runs from top to bottom, with many offering multiple locations. A double click will connect you, but the sidebar also handily suggests locations for downloads, streaming, and your own favorites. If you’re new to circumnavigating geoblocks, this could be ideal for learning where the best place to start is. In terms of advanced features, you’ll find encryption as standard across servers, and split tunnelling to help prioritize traffic where you need it. An automated kill switch can also cut your connection if your VPN drops out, while ‘Block content’ will block DNS domains for ads, trackers, and malware. It doesn’t offer anything like Proton VPN’s Secure Core, or additional features like a Password Manager, but it does mean the only options for subscription tiers are whether to add a dedicated IP address or not. That simplifies things drastically from its rivals with more convoluted plans. Performance Smart Rules offer easy default connection options for new and open Wi-Fi networks. Smart Rules offer easy default connection options for new and open Wi-Fi networks.Foundry Smart Rules offer easy default connection options for new and open Wi-Fi networks.Foundry Foundry As I’ve covered in prior VPN reviews, my connection isn’t the best, but it does offer an “everyman” speed of around 60mbps. In my experience, I was still able to hit around 45-50mbps depending on the time of day with the WireGuard protocol. That marks it slower than some of the speed kings in the industry, putting it behind Surfshark, NordVPN, and ExpressVPN. While you can select between WireGuard, IKEv2 and OpenVPN, I found the app did a good job of picking the best one for any given situation, and defaulted to letting it pick its own protocols. Testing on all three put it behind those competitors, but not by a lot–it was still hitting 45mbps on OpenVPN, for example. In terms of servers, there are over 9,000 located in over 100 countries, with the company investing in additional locations at the tail end of 2023, notably in South America and Asia. It’s just shy of the likes of ExpressVPN, but still a whole heap more than you’ll likely ever need. I was able to move between Netflix locations with ease, and even do some shopping with no drawbacks. Privacy & Security The iOS app is pleasingly simple to use. The iOS app is pleasingly simple to use.Foundry The iOS app is pleasingly simple to use.Foundry Foundry While the CyberGhost app doesn’t offer anything like the Dark Web monitor offered by NordVPN, it does have an automated kill switch to immediately cut your connection if the VPN drops out for any reason. This is baked-in, so there’s no option to turn this off. I’m not sure why you’d want to, admittedly, but other apps give you more granular control of things. The DNS blocking feature is also just a switch away, and while it doesn’t let you pick and choose what you want to block, it’s much easier to use in its current format. Audit-wise, CyberGhost VPN had a second independent audit conducted a couple of months ago. You can see the full results here, but in short, it’s all good news. Deloitte Audit Romania verified the company’s strict no-logs policy, meaning no one can access records of what you’re doing while connected to CyberGhost. Pricing and plans CyberGhost can recommend servers for downloading or streaming. CyberGhost can recommend servers for downloading or streaming.Foundry CyberGhost can recommend servers for downloading or streaming.Foundry Foundry As I mentioned earlier, CyberGhost does a great job of packing all of its features into a pretty compelling package with just one main plan. That takes away some of the choice paralysis with some other VPN providers that tuck additional features behind new pricing tiers. Whatever plan you buy, you’re getting the full set of servers, up to seven connections at once, and just about every feature. As we’ve covered in every other VPN review, two-year plans can be a risk–although the deep discount from CyberGhost will no doubt make it tempting. Plans start from £1.78 per month for 24 months, but as always we’d advise caution in case legislation changes. On the other hand, however, it does mean that your investment is smaller–and the 45-day money-back guarantee is positive too. Should you get CyberGhost VPN? A great VPN that’s ideal for newcomers, CyberGhost’s impressive audits and array of servers, combined with decent speeds and easy-to-use apps, make it an ideal place to start.10:44 amcan fit so much
submitted by /u/dementedeauditorias [link] [comments]10:30 amI never regretted buying an Apple device–until now
Macworld I have almost no regrets when it comes to Apple products. Whenever Apple introduces a new device, I can count on it being a sophisticated product even if it’s not immediately obvious. For example, despite my initial misgivings, I realized how ingenious and well-thought-out the AirPods are after using them daily. That’s why I had high expectations for the HomePod mini–maybe too high. Since I bought the stylish little speaker, I haven’t found it inspiring and now it just sits around uselessly. The problem with the HomePod mini is that Apple made too many compromises and instead of taking initiative, the product simply follows the trend of smart home speakers. While the HomePod mini works as it should, I have a better alternative for every task it can perform. There’s an adage that says, “Better is the enemy of the good.” That’s the case with the HomePod mini: AirPods Pro sound better, Siri on my iPhone is faster, and it’s much easier to manage my life on my Mac. Sounding off The biggest problem I have with the HomePod mini is the sound quality. There’s nothing wrong with it, but OK is just not good enough for a $100 speaker. When I listen to my favorite songs music with it, I always have the impression that the quality is lacking. Of course, I don’t expect an affordable speaker to compete with the large HomePod–but even an ancient JBL Bluetooth speaker beats it in terms of volume and bass. The HomePod mini isn’t expensive—but it’s also not worth its $99 price tag. The HomePod mini isn’t expensive—but it’s also not worth its $99 price tag.Ben Patterson/Foundry The HomePod mini isn’t expensive—but it’s also not worth its $99 price tag.Ben Patterson/Foundry Ben Patterson/Foundry I admit, I don’t use the HomePod mini the way Apple intended. It’s ideal as a standalone device in a smaller room, perhaps the kitchen, playing music and podcasts. But I want to use it as a desktop speaker for the Mac mini and it’s just not strong enough to do the job for me. Using it with my Mac every day doesn’t work as smoothly as I want and there are constant annoyances. The latency when stopping or starting audio is annoying and if I want to use Siri on the iPhone, the HomePod gets in the way and tries to answer the question instead of the iPhone. Configuration via the Home app is also quite cumbersome. (I’m based in Germany, and part of the problem may be some compatibility issues with the Fritz!Box router that I use, but most of the issues seem to be fairly common.) In contrast, connecting my AirPods Pro to my Mac is so much easier. Thanks to Apple’s first-class integration with macOS, all I have to do is plug in the AirPods and they connect to the device I’m using, as if by magic. If I’m sitting in front of the Mac mini, the AirPods connect reliably to the computer. It works so easily and smoothly that I usually use my AirPods Pro instead of the HomePod mini. Oh, Siri Siri on the HomePod Mini is a disappointment–it’s like having an assistant with a split personality and hearing problems. I have no confidence in using Siri on the HomePod to add important appointments to my calendar. Granted, using Siri on the HomePod mini for standard tasks works perfectly. I can easily check the weather or call up a playlist by saying, “Play Taylor Swift.” But in the age of ChatGPT, that’s just not enough for me and I often miss the simple navigation interface of an iPod or the Music app. Siri should be the best reason to buy a HomePod mini—but it’s just not good enough. Siri should be the best reason to buy a HomePod mini—but it’s just not good enough.Foundry Siri should be the best reason to buy a HomePod mini—but it’s just not good enough.Foundry Foundry Apple Intelligence could be the solution, if it was compatible. However, since Apple has to install a more powerful CPU and 8GB of memory in every HomePod, that means the current HomePod mini will be left off the AI bandwagon. Apple is reportedly working on a HomePod with a screen. However, as my colleague David Price points out, this won’t solve most of the issues affecting the HomePod. If you use it as an audio device or as a Mac speaker, you usually don’t even have it in your field of vision–a display adds limited value. Mini not mighty All this being said, you can find customers who are completely satisfied with the HomPod mini. In the kitchen or dining room, it is a great alternative to a cheap speaker from Amazon or Google. But don’t expect too much from the small orb. It reminds me of those cool multifunctional devices that combine numerous tools such as a screwdriver, pliers, knife, and bottle opener. You think they’re brilliant at first, but when you really need them, you just end up getting your fingers caught.10:12 amFortnite to arrive on first European AltStore on iOS, announces plans for expansion
As promised, and following years of litigation between Apple and Epic Games, Epic Games on Thursday announced plans to bring Fortnite to alternative app store AltStore in the European Union, which will mean the popular game will soon be available to download on iPhones and iPads. AltStore PAL, which was created by developer Riley Testut, […] Source10:10 amAhead of Apple Intelligence launch, Apple agrees to AI safety guidelines established by Biden administration | 9 to 5 MacAhead of Apple Intelligence launch, Apple agrees to AI safety guidelines established by Biden administration
Apple has joined other tech giants like OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft in agreeing to a set of voluntary AI safety rules established by the Biden administration (via Bloomberg). The safeguards are a first step in the US government having oversight of how artificial intelligence technology develops. Apple’s cooperation comes ahead of the launch of its suite of Apple Intelligence features, starting with iOS 18 this fall. more…10:02 amiCloud Private Relay outage hits iPhone Safari users
Apple's iCloud Private Relay that protects user privacy while browsing, is currently slow or unavailable, leaving some Safari users unable to search.Apple's iCloud Private Relay encrypts user data to protect privacyiCloud Private Relay, available as part of iCloud+, encrypts your data so that rogue sites can't track your location. Specifically, it sends Safari requests through two separate, secure routes, so that no one can see where you are or what sites you're browsing.Right now, however, Apple is reporting that there is an ongoing issue with the service. "Some users are affected," it says. "This service may be slow or unavailable." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:51 amApple could soon start assembling iPads in India
Apple partner Foxconn is reportedly looking to start assembling iPads in India by late 2025 at its existing factory in Tamil Nadu. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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