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- 20 mins agoWhat do you think about the Commission Fee on the App Store?
Hey guys, I'm writing a paper on Apple's App Store commission Fee for a school project. The Form only includes questions related to the commission fee. I would love if you could take less than 5 minutes of your day to answer this quick survey, that will go a long way: https://forms.gle/ohaLdBdoHgNMkwSD9 It is completely […]43 mins agoNever had a mac before, considering getting one for work. What setup makes the most sense value-wise? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingNever had a mac before, considering getting one for work. What setup makes the most sense value-wise?
Project sizes are not huge but would like some future proofing. I would prefer to buy new so no M1s. Workload involves Android Studio, Xcode, 1-2 Docker containers, 2 VMs, 2-4 local servers, 10-20 web tabs. I'm not averse to closing some programs I'm not actively using but ideally everything runs simultaneously. For storage I […]46 mins agoApple offers $1 million for hackers to test Apple Intelligence’s Private Cloud Compute | Mac Daily NewsApple offers $1 million for hackers to test Apple Intelligence’s Private Cloud Compute
Apple has opened up its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) to researchers, offering up to $1 million to anyone who finds a hole in the secure… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoIt’s about to get a lot easier to share spatial photos and videos for Vision Pro
Last month, Apple announced that support for it would be adding support for spatial photos and spatial videos to Safari. In a new interview with PetaPixel, Apple confirmed that this feature is on track to arrive this year. more…07:38 pmKotlin Multiplatform vs Native Apps
I am planning on getting into the mobile app development my background is mostly web backend, but I want to document the process of developing and learning a mobile application. I'm quite familiar with kotlin/java syntax (for web) I don't know if it changes much for mobile. And well getting to the point my dispute […]07:37 pmApple News+ adds Sudoku to the puzzle collection in iOS 18.2
Apple has added sudoku to its collection of puzzles in Apple News+, giving another way for subscribers to test their brainpower every day.Sudoku for Apple News+Apple News+ offers subscribers in the United States and Canada a selection of puzzles that update daily. In the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, the collection has grown with another challenge.The new inclusion is sudoku, a regular numbers-based logic puzzle that quickly became a staple alongside crosswords in newspapers around the world. The discovery was first made by Chris Carley, spotted by 9to5Mac Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:34 pm9to5Mac Daily: October 25, 2024 – Apple confirms new Macs are coming
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. Save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card today. more…07:26 pmDesign Systems for Mobile App Development
Design System is a widely used concept in web development. How widely DS is used mobile app development? I have not seen many use cases. When searching for DS I mostly see example on how tokens from Figma are connected to some React component and updated automatically as design change is commited. Can you share […]07:01 pmApple's M4 Mac event will be a week of daily press releases and I'm here for it
Apple has confirmed that it will announce new Macs during a week-long event starting October 28. It isn't the first time it's taken this route, and I'm absolutely here for it.Apple could have a lot to unveil through Halloween week.It was the worst-kept secret in tech that Apple was ramping up to announce new M4-powered Macs sooner rather than later. The company has now essentially confirmed as much after Apple SVP Greg Joswiak took to the X social network to tease "an exciting week of announcements" featuring a stylized Finder icon.As for what we can expect from the M4 Mac event, there's a lot. M4 chips are clearly going to be the order of the day after the M4 iPad Pro's debut earlier this year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:54 pmHow do you talk to your own app users?
I've got a bunch of users downloading and trying my app, and I've been given the advice of talking to users. how do I do that? submitted by /u/muramasaquepasa [link] [comments]06:50 pmToday in Apple history: OS X Panther claws its way onto Macs
Mac OS X Panther arrives on the Mac, bringing brushed-metal Finder, Exposé and Safari as the default browser for the first time. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:46 pmBest Apple Deals of the Week: M2 MacBook Air Gets Massive $299 Discount Alongside AirPods 4 and Apple Pencil Pro Sales | MacRumorsBest Apple Deals of the Week: M2 MacBook Air Gets Massive $299 Discount Alongside AirPods 4 and Apple Pencil Pro Sales
This week we saw big discounts on a few Apple devices and related accessories, including a new record low price on the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air. You'll also find great deals on Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and more below. 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. Apple Accessories What's the deal? Save on Apple's first party accessories Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $35 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $93.99 $39 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for $259.99 $50 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard for $298.99 $11 OFF2-meter MagSafe Charger for $38.00 This week we tracked a few deals on Apple's Magic Keyboards for iPad, Apple Pencil Pro, AirTag, and the new MagSafe Charger. Some of the most notable discounts include the Apple Pencil Pro which was at $94.99 and has since dropped another $1 to sit just $4 above its all-time low price, plus up to $50 off the M4 Magic Keyboards. Additionally, you can find some big discounts on Apple's official Silicone and Clear Cases for the iPhone 16 at Woot. There's a large selection of these cases down to $34.99 right now, and you can take an additional $10 off with the coupon code APPLEWELCOME through the end of today, Friday, October 25. M2 MacBook Air What's the deal? Take $299 off M2 MacBook Air Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here Note: You won't see the deal price until checkout. $299 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) for $699.99 $249 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (512GB) for $949.99 One of the most notable deals of the week was on the 256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Air, available for just $699.99, down from $999.00, and this sale has since expanded to include more colors. Overall, this is a new record low price on the previous generation MacBook Air, and the 512GB model is seeing a similarly steep discount on Amazon. AirPods What's the deal? Take $10 off AirPods 4 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $10 OFFAirPods 4 for $119.00 $10 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $168.99 Amazon took $10 off both models of the AirPods 4 this week, starting at $119.00 for the base model without Active Noise Cancellation. Both deals are still available to purchase today, and right now only Amazon has the discounts. Apple Watch What's the deal? Take up to $33 off Apple Watch Series 10 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $33 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (42mm GPS) for $365.28 $30 OFFApple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) for $399.00 Amazon hosted a few low prices on the Apple Watch Series 10 this week, with solid markdowns on both the 42mm and 46mm GPS models still available. This includes the 42mm GPS model for the all-time low price of $365.28 in Rose Gold Aluminum, down from $399.00. Samsung What's the deal? Find sitewide deals during Samsung's week-long event Where can I get it? Samsung Where can I find the original deal? Right here SITEWIDE DEALSSamsung Week Discount Event Samsung's new discount event features deals on TVs, smartphones, monitors and memory, wearables, appliances, and more. One of the most notable offers during this sale is a bundle deal with Samsung's TVs and monitors. When you purchase select gaming monitors at the same time as one of Samsung's OLED S95D TVs, you can save up to $1,075 on your entire order. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Interested in hearing more about top deals as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season!Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:45 pmiOS 18.2 beta: New daily sudoku games come to Apple News+
Apple News+ is once again expanding its collection of puzzles. With the release of iOS 18.2 beta 1, Apple News+ now offers daily sudoku puzzles across easy, moderate, and challenging difficulty levels. You can also track your sudoku performance right in the Apple News app. more…06:36 pmHomeKit Weekly: THIRDREALITY Smart Color Night Light is the perfect HomeKit accessory for a child’s room or hallway | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: THIRDREALITY Smart Color Night Light is the perfect HomeKit accessory for a child’s room or hallway
The ideal HomeKit accessories run themselves. Turning off and on lights from an app is a nice feature, but it’s a similar level of effort to using a light switch. The real magic is when you can “set it and forget it.” The is the perfect example of this reality when you need a night light for a kid’s room or to light up a hallway/stairwell at night. Once installed, you can turn on an automation and never think about it again. more…06:32 pmSpatial content shot for Apple Vision Pro will soon be viewable in Safari
Safari will soon be able to show spatial photos and videos to Apple Vision Pro users, so this content captured on iPhone can now be shared beyond the Photos and third-party apps.Apple Vision Pro will soon be able to see spatial content in SafariSpatial photos and videos can be captured on iPhone 15 Pro and any iPhone 16 model, but viewing that media has mostly been limited to the Photos app on Apple Vision Pro. Third-party apps have tried making sharing spatial media easier, but they further complicate the process.According to information shared with PetaPixel during a conversation with Apple's Product Manager Della Huff and design team member Billy Sorrentino, spatial media is coming to Safari. Website designers will be able to implement the ability to show spatial media to Apple Vision Pro users and 2D media to everyone else. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:29 pmApple Bringing Spatial Photo and Video Support to Safari for Vision Pro Users
Vision Pro users will soon be able to view spatial photos and videos in Safari, according to PetaPixel. The photography site did an interview with Apple product manager Della Huff and designer Billy Sorrentino, who shared that Apple is bringing spatial photo and spatial video support to Safari. Later this year, web developers will be able to add spatial photos and videos to their websites, which will be viewable in 3D on the Vision Pro. Spatial photos and videos can be captured with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, as well as all four iPhone 16 models and the Vision Pro itself. Note that spatial photo support for the iPhone 15 Pro is coming in iOS 18.1, set to be released next week. With Vision Pro and visionOS 2, even existing photos can have added depth. As of right now, spatial photos and videos can only be viewed on Vision Pro when they're sent to you directly via Messages, email, or AirDrop, which makes it difficult to see content from other people. Browser support for spatial videos and photos will let iPhone users upload their content to websites where anyone with a Vision Pro can see it in 3D. For those without a Vision Pro, spatial photos and videos will look like standard media embeds. "Once you embedded spatial content, folks who are on Vision Pro are getting spatial and folks who are just looking at it on their laptop see it in two dimensions," Sorrentino told PetaPixel. There is no word on exactly when spatial photo and video support will be coming to Safari, but it is expected before the end of the year so it could be included in a visionOS 2.2 update.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:09 pmApple’s next health frontier: Tackling diabetes with blood sugar app
The Apple blood sugar app apparently under development could help people understand how foods affect health and contribute to diabetes. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:04 pmReview: Journey's NOVA 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Station Powers Up Your Devices With a Unique Minimalist Design | MacRumorsReview: Journey's NOVA 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Station Powers Up Your Devices With a Unique Minimalist Design
3-in-1 charging stations capable of wirelessly powering up an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods have been popular for years now, although most of them involve relatively straightforward and utilitarian designs. Accessory brand Journey is looking to bring a bit more design flair to the category with its new NOVA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, which will begin shipping next Monday, October 28. The NOVA charging station is available in Wood Grain and Sparkle Grey color options, and I've been testing out a Wood Grain model for a few days to see how it looks and performs. Overall it features a compact footprint with a vertically oriented design rather than a "tree-style" design used on some competing 3-in-1 chargers. The entire body is made of plastic, but the faux wood grain front can help it fit in depending on your decor. A pair of non-slip strips on the bottom of the charger help keep it in place and protect your surfaces from damage. At a little over 400 grams (0.9 pounds), the NOVA is hefty enough to remain stable with an iPhone mounted on it, yet it remains somewhat portable so it can be easily transported. It measures around 15 cm high (though an attached iPhone will raise the total height by a few centimeters) and has a footprint of around 8 cm by 9 cm. The NOVA is topped with an elevated angled surface hiding a Qi2 charging pad, allowing an iPhone to magnetically attach and charge at up to 15 watts depending on your iPhone model. The MagSafe-compatible Qi2 standard has only recently started making its way into a broad array of products, and while Apple has already one-upped Qi2 with its new 25-watt MagSafe charging on the latest iPhone 16 models, Qi2 should still be plenty sufficient for most users. The phone charging surface is plain plastic with no distinct pad or graphics indicating where to place the device. Magnetic alignment makes it easy to find the right spot even without those features, so it allows for a very clean look when there's no phone on the charger. The rear of the station includes a flip-up Apple Watch charging puck that delivers fast charging on supported Apple Watch models. The flip-up feature lets you hide the puck away while not in use and protect it if you choose to toss the charging station in a bag for travel. The rear-mounted Apple Watch puck design means your watch won't be visible while charging on a nightstand, end table, or desk, but if you're also charging a phone in either horizontal StandBy or vertical orientation, that's likely a better option for viewing the time and other information. Finally, a hollow opening oriented toward the front of the charging station serves as a spot to drop a compatible AirPods case for charging. The AirPods charging spot has a grippy pad to help keep the AirPods in position, but it doesn't include magnets to help with aligning AirPods cases with that feature. Still, the placement seems fairly forgiving to me, and I didn't have any issues getting my AirPods Pro to consistently charge. A touch-activated light inside the opening can help you find the AirPods charging spot in the dark or even just provide a bit of light in a dark room for any other needs. The NOVA charging station comes with a 1.5-meter USB-C to USB-C cable to power the unit, although you'll have to provide your own power adapter. I always prefer that a power adapter be included in the box, especially for more premium priced accessories, so that's a bit of a downside here. Allowing you to provide your own adapter does offer more flexibility if you prefer to power it from a multi-port charger, a flat charger for tucking behind furniture, or other options, so just be aware of that potential additional cost. You'll want at least a 30-watt charger to be able to charge everything at full speed. Journey also includes an adhesive magnetic ring and alignment guide in the box, which allows you to add magnetic capabilities to older iPhones and other smartphone models that support wireless charging but not MagSafe/Qi2. The NOVA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is normally priced at $139.99, but there's currently a 20% off pre-order discount that brings the price down to $112.00. Many other 3-in-1 chargers from reputable brands with MagSafe/Qi2 and Made for Apple Watch certification are in the $120–$150 range, so this is in the same ballpark. Remember that you do have to provide your own power adapter though, but the current pre-order discount brings things down enough to keep pricing competitive even with that possible additional cost. Note: Journey provided MacRumors with a NOVA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for the purposes of this review. No other compensation was received. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Journey. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Tag: JourneyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:02 pmApple continues focus on blood-sugar tracking, including noninvasive glucose monitoring | Mac Daily NewsApple continues focus on blood-sugar tracking, including noninvasive glucose monitoring
Apple, seeking to make further inroads in health care, tested a blood sugar tracking app this year to help people with prediabetes manage… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmApple trials app to manage a person's blood sugar levels
Apple is still working to help fight diabetes, with a report claiming it is internally testing an app to help people manage their blood sugar levels.Glucose monitoring on an Apple Watch using a Dexcom appApple has long been rumored to be working on ways to monitor a user's blood-sugar level from hardware like an Apple Watch. While the work to make a non-invasive sensor continues, it's also trying other ways to fight diabetes.Employees who were prediabetic were involved in testing an app made by Apple, reports sources of Bloomberg. They were given a blood test to determine whether they were at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and were monitored by a variety of blood testing devices throughout the testing period. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:00 pmApple trials app to manage a person's blood sugar levels
Apple is still working to help fight diabetes, with a report claiming it is internally testing an app to help people manage their blood sugar levels.Glucose monitoring on an Apple Watch using a Dexcom appApple has long been rumored to be working on ways to monitor a user's blood-sugar level from hardware like an Apple Watch. While the work to make a non-invasive sensor continues, it's also trying other ways to fight diabetes.Employees who were prediabetic were involved in testing an app made by Apple, reports sources of Bloomberg. They were given a blood test to determine whether they were at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and were monitored by a variety of blood testing devices throughout the testing period. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:00 pmApple trials app to manage a person's blood sugar levels
Apple is still working to help fight diabetes, with a report claiming it is internally testing an app to help people manage their blood sugar levels.Glucose monitoring on an Apple Watch using a Dexcom appApple has long been rumored to be working on ways to monitor a user's blood-sugar level from hardware like an Apple Watch. While the work to make a non-invasive sensor continues, it's also trying other ways to fight diabetes.Employees who were prediabetic were involved in testing an app made by Apple, reports sources of Bloomberg. They were given a blood test to determine whether they were at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and were monitored by a variety of blood testing devices throughout the testing period. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:59 pmiOS Dev Weekly – Issue 684 – Oct 25th 2024
Comment It’s extremely likely that come June next year, Apple will hold another WWDC conference. It’s also likely that we’ll see new and updated SDKs and a new beta of Xcode at that event. Which means that right now, teams of people inside Apple are hard at work figuring out and implementing features and fixes to unveil in about seven months. Yes, it’s really only seven months until WWDC! 😱 It’s almost certainly too late for feedback to influence Apple’s priorities for next year’s releases, but I’d love to know what you’d all prioritise. I’d love it if you let me know what you hope Apple is working on for WWDC 2025. Next week, I’ll take your replies and mix them with some of my own thoughts to create a special issue that tries to sum up what the community is hoping for in 2025. So, what developer-focused features do you hope that Apple is hard at work on for next year’s WWDC? Dave Verwer Sponsored Link Paywalls Made Easy – Superwall Huge apps like PhotoRoom, Mojo & Citizen use Superwall to build paywalls without shipping app updates. Run experiments, offer sales, segment users, update locked features and more at the click of button. Best part? It's FREE for up to 250 conversions / mo and the Superwall team builds out 100% custom paywalls – free of charge. Sign up today. superwall.com News TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers Better invitations, including the ability to set criteria based on operating system version and device type. Analytics on how people are interacting with your invitation link. Sounds like a solid update to TestFlight. apple.com Code App development on iPad James Froggatt: In the last year, I’ve gone all-in on building apps using an iPad. I’ve never met another Playgrounds developer, and a lot of the community are surprised this is even possible! It’s great to see someone really pushing the limits of what’s possible with Swift Playgrounds, and even better to see them write it up! github.io Test Linux compatibility for Swift packages One way to check the compatibility of your package with Linux is to add it to you know what. But while we will check your compatibility, if it fails then the best way to fix the issues is to work locally and the easiest way to do that is with Docker. Cihat Gündüz explains how. fline.dev Making accessible charts with Swift Charts You might think that charts would be difficult to make accessible to those with vision problems, but you’d be wrong. Swift Charts makes it quite easy to listen to an “audio chart”, which plays a tone for every data point. Here’s Pasquale Vittoriosi and Matteo Altobello with a detailed look at how to make your data more accessible. createwithswift.com Jobs Staff Software Engineer - iOS @ NewStore – Join NewStore and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to crafting exceptional mobile experiences. We embrace TDD, pairing, and best engineering principles, fostering an environment where you can lead, inspire, and help shape the future of our iOS engineering culture. – Remote (within European timezones) with some on-site work (Germany, Netherlands, or United Kingdom) Senior iOS Developer @ komoot – You’ll team up with six world-class iOS engineers, take over full responsibility for our iOS app, and develop diverse features for navigation, routing, social interaction, and content visualization that will make your work challenging and fun. – Remote (within European timezones) And finally... It feels hard to believe this happened thirty years ago. 😱 Internet access was pretty hard to find in 1994 in the UK. Even though I was a university student at the time, my university did not give internet access to students. Well, they didn’t officially give us access to the internet. Did that stop us? It did not. 😂 I fondly remember using early versions of Mosaic, HotJava, and this first public release of Netscape Navigator. This RSS feed is published on https://iosdevweekly.com/. You can also subscribe via email.05:48 pmApple Highlights 'Scribble to Siri' Feature on iPadOS 18.1 in Interview
In 2020, iPadOS 14 was released with a "Scribble" feature that automatically converts any handwriting written with the Apple Pencil into typed text. Scribble works in any text field, and this means the feature works with the revamped Siri on iPadOS 18.1. iPadOS 18.1 introduces the first Apple Intelligence features, including the ability to type to Siri in an on-screen overlay. Given that Scribble works in any text field, this means you can now write a Siri query with an Apple Pencil and it will automatically be converted to typed text. Apple highlighted this "Scribble to Siri" feature, and discussed the new iPad mini, in an interview with TechRadar's Jacob Krol this week. Apple previously confirmed that iPadOS 18.1 will be released to the public next week. Scribble works with any Apple Pencil, but the revamped version of Siri is limited to devices with Apple Intelligence, including iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models equipped with the M1 chip, M2 chip, M4 chip, or A17 Pro chip. Scribble to Siri (Credit: TechRadar) Typing to Siri technically already existed as an accessibility setting, but you could not easily switch between typing and talking to Siri like you can now. Read the full interview with Apple marketing employees Tom Boger and Kurt Knight on TechRadar for more details about Scribble to Siri and more.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:29 pmApple Tested Blood Sugar App for Preventing Diabetes
Apple has been testing a health-focused app that's aimed at diabetes prevention, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The app isn't slated for release, but it could help inform some of Apple's future products related to blood sugar management. Select employees with prediabetes were invited to test the app, which offered assistance with food selection and lifestyle changes. Employees who participated confirmed that they had prediabetes with a blood test, and then actively monitored their meals and their blood sugar using glucose monitoring devices. The app was used to demonstrate to employees how healthy and unhealthy food choices could impact their blood sugar and lead to disease progression. A significant glucose spike after a carbohydrate-heavy meal, for example, could encourage testers to consume more protein and make different choices. Intervening at the prediabetes stage could help millions of people avoid developing diabetes 2. According to Gurman, Apple used the app to look at how blood sugar data could be used, and what future tools might be helpful for consumers. For the last several years, Apple has been working to add non-invasive blood glucose monitoring functionality to the Apple Watch. Currently, most blood sugar tests require a skin prick, but Apple is developing a method that uses optical absorption spectroscopy and lasers to determine the concentration of glucose in the body without puncturing the skin. As of last year, Apple's work on blood glucose monitoring had reached a "proof-of-concept" stage. Apple has a functional prototype device, but it is still much too large to incorporate into a device the size of the Apple Watch. It will likely be several more years before Apple is able to release an Apple Watch that has noninvasive blood sugar tracking features. In the meantime, Apple could develop more advanced food logging and glucose tracking tools for the Health app, expanding integration with third-party blood glucose monitors.Related Roundup: Apple Watch 10Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:23 pmReport: Apple ran ‘highly secretive’ test of blood glucose app
A new report from Bloomberg today details that quietly tested an app this year designed to “help people with prediabetes manage their food intake and make lifestyle changes.” The test comes as Apple continues its work on a noninvasive glucose tracker, a long-running moonshot project that dates back to the Steve Jobs era. more…05:14 pmSMS Delivery Delays To MTN Network In Multiple African Countries
Oct 25, 10:14 PDTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTN network in multiple African countries. This incident is now resolved.Oct 25, 10:03 PDTUpdate - We continue observing an improvement on SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTN network in multiple African countries. Our engineers are monitoring the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information is available.Oct 25, 08:05 PDTUpdate - We continue observing an improvement on SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTN network in multiple African countries. Our engineers are monitoring the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information is available.Oct 25, 06:10 PDTMonitoring - We are observing an improvement on SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTN network in multiple African countries. Our engineers are monitoring the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information is available.Oct 25, 00:59 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTN network in multiple African countries. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Oct 24, 21:09 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery report delays when sending messages to MTN Network in South Africa, however for other MTN networks in the African region we can observe recovery. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue with MTN South Africa. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Oct 24, 19:22 PDTUpdate - We are still experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTN Network in South Africa. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Oct 24, 18:23 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to MTN Network in South Africa. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.05:13 pmApple TV+ this week: ‘Before’ is now streaming
Macworld Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies. This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $9.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV+ shows and movies. Updated October 25, 2024: Psychological thriller Before, starring Billy Crystal, is now streaming. Mentioned IN THIS story Apple TV 4K (2022, 3. Gen.) 128GB WiFi + Ethernet Read our review Price When Reviewed: 64GB – $129 | 128GB $149 Best Prices Today: $129 at Apple What’s new on Apple TV+ BeforeReleased: October 25, 2024 ShrinkingReleased: October 16, 2025 DisclaimerReleased: October 11, 2024 The Last of the Sea WomenReleased: October 11, 2024 Curses!Released: October 4, 2024 Where’s Wanda?Released: October 2, 2024 WolfsReleased: September 27, 2024 How to get Apple TV+ If you want to start watching Apple TV Plus here’s how. You can subscribe to Apple TV+ on Apple’s website here, or via the Apple TV app on your device. It costs $9.99/£8.99 a month, which you can cancel at any time (Read: How to cancel and Apple subscription). You can also opt for a one-year subscription for $99/£89, which essentially gives you two months free each year. Apple also offers various trials so that you can try out Apple TV+ before you subscribe. Take a look at our article explaining all the ways you can watch Apple TV for free, and the best Apple TV+ deals you can get. Students can get Apple TV+ for free with an already subsidized Apple Music subscription. Best shows on Apple TV+ There’s far too much content on Apple TV+ to sift through it all yourself. If you’re looking for something to watch and don’t know where to start, here are a few of the Macworld staff’s favorite shows, series, and movies. Bad Sisters Synopsis: A dark comedy about a group of Irish sisters who find themselves at the center of a life insurance investigation after John Paul–the abusive husband to one of the sisters–dies unexpectedly. Number of seasons: 1 Release date: August 19, 2022 Black Bird Synopsis: A gripping miniseries about a convicted con artist who works for the FBI to try to get a serial killer’s confession before he is released from prison. Based on the true story of James Keene and Larry Hall. Number of seasons: 1 Release date: July 8, 2022 For All Mankind Synopsis: What if the U.S.S.R. put a man on the moon before the U.S.? How would the ensuing space race change history throughout the decades? That’s the high concept behind this gripping big-budget sci-fi series. Number of seasons: 4 Release date: November 1, 2019 Mythic Quest Synopsis: A lighthearted workplace comedy about a game development studio and the big egos and personal conflicts that happen within. It’s goofy good fun but sometimes quite touching. Number of seasons: 3 Release date: February 7, 2020 Physical Synopsis: Even if you’re not old enough to remember the aerobics craze in the 80s, Physical will give you all the big hair and leotard vibes. Starting Rose Byrne as an alternate-universe Jane Fonda, this dark comedy will keep you laughing, guessing, and sweating with plot twists and crisp writing. Number of seasons: 3 Release date: June 18, 2021 Severance Synopsis: A combination of dystopian sci-fi drama and workplace comedy about a company where employees are “severed”–when at work, they can’t remember their outside lives, and vice-versa. Number of seasons: 1 Release date: February 18, 2022 Shrinking Synopsis: A surprisingly quick-witted comedy about a therapist who has trouble dealing with the death of his wife and his eccentric patients. Number of seasons: 1 Release date: January 27, 2023 Slow Horses Synopsis: Gary Oldman turns in a great performance as the cranky leader of a band of misfit spies. Number of seasons: 4 Release date: April 1, 2022 Ted Lasso Synopsis: Apple’s fish-out-of-water comedy/drama about a midwestern college football coach who heads to England to coach Premiere League soccer is a breakout hit for good reason. Number of seasons: 3 Release date: August 14, 2020 The Morning Show Synopsis: Big star power and a fantastic performance by Jenniffer Aniston highlight this fast-paced drama that goes behind the scenes of a fictional morning news program. Number of seasons: 3 Release date: November 1, 2019 Apple TV+ shows and series These are all the episodic series you can currently watch on Apple TV+, including both recurring and limited series. This list is in alphabetical order. TitlePremiereSeasons / Episodes1971: The Year That Music Changed EverythingMay 21, 20218 episodesAcapulcoOctober 8, 20213 seasons, 30 episodesAmazing StoriesMarch 6, 20201 season, 5 episodesAmber BrownJuly 29, 20221 season, 10 episodesBad MonkeyAugust 14, 20241 season, 10 episodesBad SistersAugust 19, 20221 season, 10 episodesBecoming YouNovember 13, 20201 season, 6 episodesBeforeOctober 25, 202410 episodesBest Foot ForwardJuly 22, 20221 season, 10 episodesBig BeastsApril 21, 20231 season, 10 episodesBlack BirdJuly 8, 20226 episodesBoom! Boom! The World vs Boris BeckerApril 7, 20232 episodesThe BuccaneersNovember 8, 20231 season, 8 episodesCallsMarch 19, 20211 season, 9 episodesCamp SnoopyJune 14, 202410 episodesCarpool KaraokeAugust 8, 20175 seasons, 75 episodesCentral ParkMay 29, 20203 seasons, 39 episodesCircuit BreakersNovember 11, 20221 season, 7 episodesCity on FireMay 12, 20231 season, 8 episodesConstellationFebruary 21, 20241 season, 8 episodesCowboy CartelAugust 2, 20244 episodesCriminal RecordJanuary 10, 20241 season, 8 episodesCurses!October 27, 20232 seasons, 20 episodesDark MatterMay 8, 20241 season, 9 episodesDear EdwardFebruary 3, 20231 season, 10 episodesDear…June 5, 20202 seasons, 20 episodesDefending JacobApril 24, 20208 episodesDickinsonNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 30 episodesDisclaimerOctober 11, 20247 episodesDoug UnplugsNovember 13, 20202 seasons, 26 episodesDr. BrainNovember 3, 20211 season, 6 episodesDrops of GodApril 21, 20231 season, 8 episodesDuck & GooseJuly 8, 20222 seasons, 17 episodesEarth at Night in ColorDecember 4, 20202 seasons, 12 episodesEarthsoundsFebruary 23, 20241 season, 12 episodesEcho 3November 23, 20221 season, 10 episodesEl DeafoJanuary 7, 20223 episodesEva the OwletMarch 31, 20231 season, 8 episodesExtrapolationsMarch 17, 20231 season, 8 episodesFive Days at MemorialAugust 12, 20228 episodesFor All MankindNovember 1, 20194 seasons, 40 episodesFoundationSeptember 24, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesFraggle Rock: Back to the RockJanuary 21, 20222 seasons, 27 episodesFraggle Rock: Rock On!April 21, 20201 season, 6 episodesFrog and ToadApril 28, 20232 seasons, 18 episodesGet Rolling with OtisOctober 8, 20212 seasons, 18 episodesGhostwriterNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 39 episodesGreatness CodeJuly 10, 20202 seasons, 13 episodesGutsySeptember 9, 20221 season, 8 episodesHarriet the SpyNovember 19, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesHello Tomorrow!February 17, 20231 season, 10 episodesHello, Jack! The Kindness ShowNovember 5, 20212 seasons, 16 episodesHelpstersNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 40 episodesHelpsters Help YouApril 24, 20206 episodesHigh DesertMay 17, 20231 season, 8 episodesHijackJune 28, 20237 episodesHollywood Con QueenMay 8, 20243 episodesHomeApril 17, 20202 season, 19 episodesHome Before DarkApril 3, 20202 seasons, 20 episodesInterrupting ChickenNovember 18, 20222 seasons, 17 episodesInvasionOctober 22, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesJaneApril 14, 20232 seasons, 15 episodesJohn Lennon: Murder Without A TrialDecember 6, 20233 episodesK-Pop IdolsAugust 30, 20246 episodesLa MaisonSeptember 20, 20241 season, 10 episodesLady in the LakeJuly 19, 20247 episodesLand of WomenJune 26, 20241 season, 6 episodesLessons in ChemistryOctober 13, 20238 episodesLiaisonFebruary 24, 20231 season, 6 episodesLife by EllaSeptember 2, 20221 season, 10 episodesLincoln’s DilemmaFebruary 18, 20224 episodesLisey’s StoryJune 4, 20218 episodesLittle AmericaJanuary 17, 20202 seasons, 16 episodesLittle VoiceJuly 10, 20201 season, 9 episodesLong Way UpSeptember 18, 202011 episodesLootJune 24, 20222 seasons, 20 episodesLosing AliceJanuary 22, 20211 season, 8 episodesLovely Little FarmJune 10, 20222 seasons, 14 episodesMake or BreakApril 29, 20222 seasons, 15 episodesManhuntMarch 15, 20247 episodesMasters of the AirJanuary 26, 20249 episodesMeJuly 12, 20241 seasons, 10 episodesMessi Meets AmericaOctober 11, 20236 episodesMessi’s World Cup: Rise of a LegendFebruary 21, 20244 episodesMidnight FamilySeptember 25, 20241 season, 10 episodesMonarch: Legacy of MonstersNovember 17, 20231 season, 10 episodesMonster FactoryMarch 17, 20236 episodesMr. CormanAugust 6, 20211 season, 10 episodesMy Kind of CountryMarch 24, 20231 season, 8 episodesMythic QuestFebruary 7, 20203 seasons, 30 episodesNow and ThenMay 20, 20221 season, 8 episodesOmnivoreJuly 19, 20241 season, 8 episodesOne-of-a-Kind MarcieAugust 18, 202339 min.Oprah Talks COVID-19March 21, 20201 season, 13 episodesOprah’s Book ClubNovember 1, 20191 season, 14 episodesPachinkoMarch 25, 20222 seasons, 16 episodesPalm RoyaleMarch 20, 202410 episodesPhysicalJune 18, 20213 seasons, 30 episodesPinecone & PonyApril 8, 20222 seasons, 16 episodesPlatonicMay 24, 20231 season, 10 episodesPrehistoric PlanetMay 23, 20222 season, 10 episodesPresumed InnocentJune 12, 20248 episodesPretzel and the PuppiesFebruary 11, 20222 seasons, 18 episodesPuppy PlaceOctober 15, 20212 seasons, 16 episodesReal Madrid: Until the EndMarch 10, 20233 episodesRoarApril 15, 20221 season, 8 episodesSago Mini FriendsSeptember 16, 20222 seasons, 19 episodesSchmigadoon!July 16, 20212 seasons, 12 episodesSeeNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 24 episodesServantNovember 28, 20194 seasons, 40 episodesSeveranceFebruary 18, 20221 season, 9 episodesShantaramOctober 14, 20221 season, 12 episodesShape IslandJanuary 20, 20231 season, 8 episodesShining GirlsApril 29, 20221 season, 8 episodesShrinkingJanuary 27, 20232 seasons, 20 episodesSiloMay 5, 20231 season, 10 episodesSlow HorsesApril 1, 20224 seasons, 24 episodesSlumberkinsNovember 4, 20221 season, 8 episodesSnoopy in SpaceNovember 1, 20192 seasons, 24 episodesStill UpSeptember 22, 20231 season, 8 episodesStillwaterDecember 4, 20203 seasons, 30 episodesStrange PlanetAugust 9, 20231 season, 10 episodesSTEVE! (martin): A documentary in two piecesMarch 29, 20242 episodesSugarApril 5, 20248 episodesSunnyJuly 10, 20241 season, 10 episodesSuper League: The War for FootballJanuary 13, 20234 episodesSurfaceJuly 29, 20221 season, 8 episodesSurfside GirlsAugust 19, 20221 season, 10 episodesSuspicionFebruary 4, 20221 season, 8 episodesSwaggerOctober 29, 20212 season2, 18 episodesTed LassoAugust 14, 20203 seasons, 34 episodesTehranSeptember 25, 20202 seasons, 16 episodesThe AfterpartyJanuary 28, 20222 seasons, 16 episodesThe Big CigarMay 17, 20246 episodesThe Big ConnMay 6, 20224 episodesThe Big Door PrizeMarch 29, 20232 seasons, 20 episodesThe ChangelingSeptember 8, 20231 season, 8 episodesThe Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick TurpinMarch 1, 20241 season, 6 episodesThe Crowded RoomJune 9, 20231 season, 10 episodesThe DynastyFebruary 16 202410 episodesThe Enfield PoltergeistOctober 27, 20234 episodesThe Essex SerpentMay 13, 20226 episodesThe Last Days of Ptolemy GreyMarch 11, 20226 episodesThe Last Thing He Told MeApril 14, 20237 episodesThe LineNovember 19, 20214 episodes[a]The Long Game: Bigger Than BasketballApril 22, 20221 season, 5 episodesThe Me You Can’t SeeMay 21, 20211 season, 6 episodesThe Morning ShowNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 30 episodesThe Mosquito CoastApril 30, 20212 seasons, 17 episodesThe New LookFebruary 14, 20241 season, 10 episodesThe Oprah ConversationJuly 30, 20201 season, 15 episodesThe Problem with Jon StewartSeptember 30, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesThe Reluctant TravelerFebruary 24, 20232 seasons, 13 episodesThe Shrink Next DoorNovember 12, 20218 episodesThe Snoopy ShowFebruary 5, 20212 seasons, 26 episodesThe Super ModelsSeptember 20, 20234 episodesThey Call Me MagicApril 22, 20221 season, 4 episodesTime BanditsJuly 24, 20241 season, 10 episodesTiny WorldOctober 2, 20202 seasons, 12 episodesTruth Be ToldDecember 6, 20193 seasons, 28 episodesTryingMay 1, 20204 seasons, 32 episodesVisible: Out on TelevisionFebruary 14, 20205 episodesWanted: The Escape of Carlos GhosnAugust 25, 20234 episodesWatch the Sound with Mark RonsonJuly 30, 20211 season, 6 episodesWeCrashedMarch 18, 20228 episodesWhere’s Wanda?October 2, 20241 season, 8 episodesWolfboy and the Everything FactorySeptember 24, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesWomen in BlueJuly 31, 20241 season, 10 episodesWondLaJune 28, 20241 season, 7 episodesYo Gabba GabbalandAugust 9, 20241 season, 20 episodes Apple TV movies and short films Apple TV+ is home to a fair number of original movies, too. Some of the movies saw a limited theatrical release, all are listed here in alphabetical order. TitleRelease Date9/11: Inside the President’s War RoomSeptember 1, 2021ArgylleApril 12, 2024Beastie Boys StoryApril 24, 2020Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little BlurryFebruary 26, 2021BlushOctober 1, 2021Boys StateAugust 14, 2020Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to YouOctober 23, 2020CausewayNovember 4, 2022Cha Cha Real SmoothJune 17, 2022CherryMarch 12, 2021CODAAugust 13, 2021Come from AwaySeptember 10, 2021DadsJune 19, 2020EmancipationDecember 9, 2022Fancy DanceJune 28, 2024FathomJune 25, 2021FinchNovember 5, 2021FingernailsNovember 3, 2023Flora and SonSeptember 29, 2023Fireball: Visitors from Darker WorldsNovember 13, 2020GhostedApril 21, 2023Girls StateApril 5, 2024GreyhoundJuly 10, 2020HalaDecember 6, 2019Hannah Waddingham: Home for ChristmasNovember 22, 2023Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet EarthApril 17, 2020Killers of the Flower MoonJanuary 12, 2024Louis Armstrong’s Black & BluesOctober 28, 2022LuckAugust 5, 2022Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas SpecialDecember 4, 2020Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic ContinuesDecember 3, 2021NapoleonMarch 1, 2024Napoleon: Director’s CutAugust 29, 2024On the RocksOctober 23, 2020PalmerJanuary 29, 2021Raymond & RayOctober 21, 2022Selena Gomez: My Mind & MeNovember 4, 2022SharperFebruary 17, 2023SidneySeptember 23, 2022Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang SyneDecember 10, 2021Snoopy Presents: It’s The Small Things, Charlie BrownApril 15, 2022Snoopy Presents: Lucy’s SchoolAugust 12, 2022Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With LoveMay 6, 2022Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, FranklinFebruary 16, 2024SpiritedNovember 18, 2022Stephen Curry: UnderratedJuly 21, 2023Still: A Michael J. Fox MovieMay 12, 2023Swan SongDecember 17, 2021TetrisMarch 31, 2023The BankerMarch 20, 2020The Beanie BubbleJuly 28, 2023The Bloody HundredthMarch 15, 2024The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseDecember 25, 2022The Elephant QueenNovember 1, 2019The Family PlanDecember 15, 2023The Greatest Beer Run EverSeptember 30, 2022The InstigatorsAugust 9, 2024The Last of the Sea WomenOctober 11, 2024The Pigeon TunnelOctober 20, 2023The Sky Is EverywhereFebruary 11, 2022The Tragedy of MacbethJanuary 14, 2022The Velvet UndergroundOctober 15, 2021The Velveteen RabbitNovember 22, 2023The Year Earth ChangedApril 16, 2021Twas the Fight Before ChristmasNovember 26, 2021Who Are You, Charlie Brown?June 25, 2021WolfsSeptember 27, 2024WolfwalkersDecember 11, 202004:51 pmAI falls low on user wishlists for smartphone upgrades. See what they really want.
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Apple isn't going to have a launch video for its forthcoming Mac announcements, so YouTuber Jon Prosser has made one anyway.Jon Prosser as a Tim Cook-like figure in a parody Apple Event video — image source: Frontpage TechIt's chiefly a way to predict what Apple's announcements will include, but it's also quite lovingly made with mostly very successful attempts to look as if it's been shot at Apple Park. Prosser stars as a character who is not named as Tim Cook, but unquestionably is.Beyond the list of predictions, it's this impersonation of Cook that works the best. Cook has a particular rhythm to his speech, and also quite a finite set of hand gestures to accompany them. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:22 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating Potential issue with Programmable Voice
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Macworld Do Macs get viruses? The answers to these questions aren’t as simple as they might seem. In this article, we look at the dangers faced by Mac users, and the pros and cons of using Mac antivirus software. Historically, the Mac has been considered safe and secure for a number of reasons that we will go into below, but in recent years the consensus has fluctuated. The number of Mac viruses is growing each year. In 2021, according to security expert Patrick Wardle, eight new Mac malware families were identified. Then, in 2022, 13 new Mac malware families were discovered. That number grew again in 2023, when a total of 21 new Mac-targetting malware families were discovered. That might not doesn’t sound a lot, compared to the world of Windows, but the number is growing and that is a good reason not to ignore it. We list the various Mac malware instances in our log of all the Mac viruses. Even Apple software boss Craig Federighi acknowledged (back in May 2021) that Mac malware is a problem, although it’s worth bearing in mind that at the time he was trying to make the case for iOS’s very different approach to security. He said: “We have a level of malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable,” Federighi revealed that 130 different cases had been documented since May 2020, and that one of these had affected more than 300,000 Macs. He even admitted that members of his family had got malware on their Macs. When the judge asked about the fact that Mac users can purchase and download software from various places on the Mac, rather than being limited to the Mac App Store, Federighi said: “Yeah, it’s certainly how we’ve done it on the Mac and it’s regularly exploited on the Mac. iOS has established a dramatically higher bar for customer protection. The Mac is not meeting that bar today.” Federighi noted that Mac users don’t download as much software as iOS users, and argued that if iOS was as open to third-party downloads there would be a real problem for that platform. “If you took Mac security techniques and applied them to the iOS ecosystem, with all those devices, all that value,” he said, “it would get run over to a degree dramatically worse than is already happening on the Mac.” Do I need antivirus for Mac? So should Mac users start panicking? No. Mac malware does pose a risk that users should be aware of, but it doesn’t follow that Macs absolutely must be equipped with antivirus software. Such products have their advantages and you may choose to install one for more peace of mind, but we don’t view them as essential for the Mac. For one thing, there are measures put in place by Apple at the operating system level that should protect Mac users from the worst malware threats. Macs come with antivirus and other built-in security features make attacking a Mac particularly challenging. They include Gatekeeper, which blocks software that hasn’t been digitally approved by Apple from running on your Mac without your agreement, and XProtect, which is Apple’s own antivirus built into macOS and inspects every app for malware. Apple goes to great lengths to protect you from malware by making it almost impossible to install it. Before you can install an app, your Mac will check it against a list of malware, and even if there is no reason for concern it will not make it easy for you to open an application from a developer that hasn’t been approved by Apple. Additionally, Apple does a pretty good job of keeping on top of vulnerabilities and exploits; if your Mac needs to be protected from these, a patch will quickly be pushed out over auto-update. These features and other protections built into macOS (which we will discuss in more detail below) mean it’s not an essential requirement to install antivirus software on your Mac. However, as good as these protections are, there have been occasions when malware has managed to infiltrate the Mac platform, and times when Apple hasn’t responded to a threat as quickly as Mac users might hope. If you want the very best protection from threats, therefore, consider adding a dedicated Mac security suite such as our top pick Intego Mac Internet Security. You’ll find Intego in our roundup of the best antivirus for Mac, among other free and paid-for antivirus apps that might give you some peace of mind, including McAfee and Norton. Get Intego Mac Security X9 here Read on to find out more about how Apple’s security measures work–and why they may not be enough to keep your Mac secure. How Apple protects Macs from viruses Macs are generally safer than PCs, but with threats to the Mac growing due to the platform’s increasing popularity, Apple has had to build in protections for macOS and the Mac hardware itself. In this section, we will look at the built-in protections in macOS to establish whether they are enough, or if you should also install antivirus software on your Mac. Gatekeeper and XProtect are two elements of Apple’s macOS security. How XProtect works Apple has its own antivirus software built in. The Mac’s malware scanning tool, XProtect, works invisibly and automatically in the background and requires no user configuration. Apple has a list of malicious applications that it checks against when you open downloaded applications. XProtect is regularly updated by Apple, and it updates in the background, so you should always be protected. The presence of XProtect is similar to having antivirus software from a third-party software developer running on your Mac, with the bonus of being written into the operating system and therefore not hampering performance. With XProtect running, if you download and try to open files contaminated with malware, you may see an explicit warning that the files will “damage your computer,” along with a reference to the type of malware. In that case, you should delete the file immediately. This is great news for Mac users, but is it enough? How does XProtect compare to the antivirus solutions out there? Well, XProtect may not be as up-to-date as some third-party products and it tends to focus on known malware threats and doesn’t look for as many strains of malware. But updates to XProtect do happen regularly to include cover to macOS malware, for example on October 12, 2023 Apple updated XProtect adding cover for Atomic Stealer and Adload malware. There was another update to XProtect Remediator in October 2024. This is why it is important to keep your Mac software up-to-date. macOS checks for new updates every day and starts applying them in the background, it will send you a notification to confirm that the update is ready to install – so make sure you do Read our roundup of the Best Mac antivirus apps for an in-depth evaluation of the options out there. How Gatekeeper works Gatekeeper on your Mac ensures that all apps from the internet have already been checked by Apple for known malicious code. Thanks to Gatekeeper, macOS blocks downloaded software that hasn’t been digitally signed, a process whereby Apple approves the developer and issues a certificate. This certificate tells Apple who the developer is and if it’s blacklisted, and if the software has been tampered with since leaving the developer for distribution.If you try to install unsigned software you will see the message: “[This app] can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.” One change to Gatekeeper that arrived in macOS Catalina a few years back was that software is checked for malware and other issues every time it runs, rather than just the first time you install it. For maximum protection, GateKeeper can be set to only allow software to be installed if it was downloaded from the Mac App Store. Or you can set it to allow you to install software from the web, but from verified developers only. You can adjust these settings via the Privacy & Security section of System Settings (previously System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General): Open System Settings. Select Privacy & Security. Scroll down to the Security section. Choose from the options underneath Allow Applications Downloaded From. Choose App Store or App Store and Identified Developers. The safest option is App Store only, but if you also want to be able to install legitimate software from the web then App Store and Identified Developers is the best plan. There used to be a further option to disable the feature by choosing ‘Anywhere,’ but this option is no longer available. All software downloaded via the App Store is signed, but should you attempt to open an app you’ve downloaded from the web that isn’t signed, you’ll see a Gatekeeper warning like the one below: This may mean you’ve almost installed malware. On the other hand, of course, it may be a legitimate app. In which case (and if you’re sure) you can bypass Gatekeeper’s protection and install it. To do so, go to the Finder and locate the app there. Now hold down Ctrl when you click on the app, and then select Open. This will mark it as being trusted. For more details, read how to open an app from an unidentified developer. Being able to download unsigned software might sound like a benefit, but it essentially enables you to bypass the protections offered by Gatekeeper. That’s a mixed blessing, and more and more malicious apps are instructing users to do exactly this when they are installed. Lockdown Mode Lockdown Mode is a feature that arrived in macOS Sonoma in 2023 that makes it easy to protect your Apple devices and your data if you are the victim of a cyberattack. Just activate Lockdown Mode and all your Apple devices will be protected and the hacker will find it a lot harder to steal your data. You’ll find Lockdown Mode in the Security section of System Settings > Privacy & Security. Foundry Sandboxing and related protections Software that is approved by Apple is also sandboxed. App sandboxing isolates apps from the critical system components of your Mac, your data and your other apps, so they shouldn’t be able to modify other apps without permission. It doesn’t protect you from malware getting into the system, but it does limit the extent of what the malware can do once it’s in there. The main problem here is that while apps sold on the Mac App Store have to be sandboxed, other Mac apps don’t. Another issue with Sandboxing was highlighted in August 2023 when software developer Jeff Johnson released details about a flaw in App Management that involves the Sandbox. App Management is a security feature introduced in macOS Ventura that is intended to prevent malicious software modifications by keeping an eye out for attempts by software to modify other apps on the Mac. Should this happen, App Management will block the modification and alert the user. The concern was that users could grant permission for such a change without being warned that it is a sandboxed app, thereby bypassing a check by App Management. Since macOS 10.15 Catalina arrived in 2019 it has been a requirement for all Mac apps to get your permission before they can access your files. macOS will also ask for your permission before an app can access the camera or microphone, or log what you type. A potential issue here is that users see these alerts so frequently it becomes second nature to approve them without consideration. Another change that arrived with Catalina is that macOS itself is now stored on a separate disk volume. This means that your important system files are all completely separate and therefore more challenging to access. Apps can’t get to your system files where they could cause problems. Background Task Manager With macOS Ventura in October 2022, Apple added Background Task Manager, a tool used by macOS to monitor for “persistent” software and notify the user of any suspicious activity. In August 2023, Mac security researcher Patrick Wardle criticized the tool suggesting that it can easily be bypassed so that malicious software can run without the user knowing it. Wardle discovered ways to disable the notifications that Background Task Manager sends to the user when a persistence event is recognized. One method requires root access, which means that the threat agent needs full control of the Mac to disable the alert, but Wardle found two other methods that can be deployed remotely. So an attacker could disable the notifications and allow the malware to run unnoticed. Wardle wrote: “[Background Task Manager is] a good thing for Apple to have added, but the implementation was done so poorly that any malware that’s somewhat sophisticated can trivially bypass the monitoring”. Security updates Apple regularly issues security updates for the Mac. While these can serve to demonstrate that the Mac isn’t infallible, with Apple all too frequently having security flaws pointed out to it, they are generally issued promptly. These security updates have generally been issued as part of a larger macOS update: for example, macOS Monterey 12.2.1 closed a security vulnerability in WebKit that would have made it possible to execute malicious code. Because these security fixes were issued as part of a macOS update, which often requires the computer to reboot during the installation process, Mac users may be less likely to install the update promptly, even though these updates can be set to install automatically. Since the launch of Ventura, however, Apple has started separating out the security updates from wider macOS updates and rolling them out automatically. This way the update can happen in the background, without a restart. Generally, Apple can respond quickly as it makes the software and the hardware. But the problem is more prevalent when Apple has less control over the issue, as with Intel’s Downfall processor vulnerability that affected Macs with Intel chips built between 2016 to 2020. Intel patched the issue, but released that its Downfall patch could slow some CPUs. If you have a Mac that uses Apple Silicon (an M1 or M2-based processor), you have nothing to worry about. It’s a good reason to consider upgrading if you have an Intel-powered Mac. This is why it is important to instal updates from Apple – but not just Apple. It’s important to install updates for all your apps regularly. Developers fix security issues via updates. The Mac App Store usually does a good job of keeping apps updated automatically, but we recommend checking at least once a month for any updates that might not have been installed. When it comes to apps you’ve downloaded from outside the App Store, you need to check for updates in the app’s menu bar option. Password protection and Passkeys Apple’s iCloud Keychain is a password manager that was introduced in 2011 with Mac OS X Mavericks (and iOS 7). It was an evolution of Apple’s Keychain software for managing passwords and login information that arrived with MacOS 8.6 in 1999, but brought this capability to all Apple devices, allowing for passwords to be synced and used across devices. So password management is nothing new on the Mac. However, Apple is moving it up a notch in macOS Sequoia. The main change that arrived with Sequoia is how easy it will be to find your passwords. Currently users have to look in Settings: go to System Settings (System Preferences) > Passwords. There it is possible to unlock with the main password to see every other password ever used. (View this same information on an iPhone in Settings > Passwords.) With the arrival of Sequoia (and iOS 18) users will see a dedicated app for password management, rather than it being hidden in Settings (which will probably help some people discover it). The benefit of iCloud Keychain and the Password app is that it is only necessary to remember one password to unlock all the passwords you need. No need to memorize a lot of different passwords – or more likely use one easy-to-remember (and crack) password for everything. Apple will also help you create a strong password and will warn you if your password is easy to hack, if you have reused a password, and if it has appeared in a leak. If it ever detects a security concern, Password Monitoring will alert you. Over the years Apple’s password protections have improved. For example, in Monterey a new authenticator was added, so you can set up verification codes instead of using an authentication app. To add a setup key you need to click on a password and then choose Enter Setup Key, which you should be able to obtain from the provider. Once input the 2FA verification codes should automatically fill. In macOS Ventura Apple introduced Passkeys. Apple explains: “Passkeys use iCloud Keychain public key credentials, eliminating the need for passwords. Instead, they rely on biometric identification such as Touch ID and Face ID in iOS, or a specific confirmation in macOS for generating and authenticating accounts.” Passkeys are more secure, according to Apple. Essentially your device will hold one part of a cryptographic key pair and the other part will be stored by the website or service you’re logging into. Your device will authenticate you biometrically (with Touch ID or Face ID) and log you in. For more information, read How to use Passkeys. In macOS Sonoma, Apple simplified the use of 2FA. Safari automatically fills in the code you are sent (as a text or email) and automatically deletes the email or text afterwards. Another new feature added in Sonoma is a simplification of the process for sharing passwords with friends and family. Users can create a group and share a set of passwords to that group. It’s end-to-end encrypted. Recording alerts In macOS Monterey Apple added a Recording indicator in the menu bar so you’ll know if an app is recording you. A bit like the light that indicates the mic is in use on your iPhone. Pasteboard alerts Similarly, as of macOS Ventura, any app that wants access to your pasteboard has to request permission. Safari protections Anti-phishing technology in Safari will detect fraudulent websites. It will disable the page and display an alert if you visit a suspect website. Anti-phishing isn’t the only way that Safari protects you when you’re surfing. Apple also allows users to prevent advertisers tracking them around the web. You can see a Privacy Report including details of all the cross-site trackers Apple has stopped from profiling you. You’ll also notice that plug-ins such as Silverlight, QuickTime, and Oracle Java won’t run if they aren’t updated to the latest version, another way of ensuring your Mac is safe. And of course now that Adobe has discontinued Flash people should hopefully no longer fall for malware hidden in Flash Player. Safari will also flag up weak passwords and make strong password suggestions when you open an account on a website. This strong password will be saved in your iCloud Keychain so you won’t have to remember it. It’s a lot safer than using the same password you always use. For more on this subject, read about How Apple plans to retire passwords. In the past, one issue with Apple’s suggested passwords has been that sometimes they don’t match the website’s requirements. For example, a website may require one upper-case letter, one special character, one number and so on. As of the launch of Ventura, macOS allows users to edit suggested passwords so they meet these requirements. New in Safari 15 were improvements to the Intelligent Tracing Prevention that arrived in Safari 14. Now web trackers won’t be able to see your IP address so they won’t be able to create a profile about you. Check this by choosing Safari from the Safari menu > Preferences > Privacy > Hide IP address from trackers. The Safari Private Browsing feature improved with macOS Sonoma. You can set a new Private Browsing Lock to appear on the screen to stop onlookers from viewing your screen when you aren’t present. Private Browsing also stops web-based trackers from recording data about you via tracking codes by removing those codes. Tracking information is even removed if you links via Messages or Mail. Photo privacy A few years ago there was a lot of bad publicity for Apple when celebrities reported that their iCloud photos had been stolen. (For more on this, read How to stop photo hacks on iPhone.) There have been a number of security enhancements in iCloud since this happened, and Apple has given users other ways to protect their photo privacy: for example, the ability to hide photos and albums. In Ventura, Apple expanded this so that hidden albums, and the Recently Deleted album, are locked by default, and only authenticated by Touch ID or Face ID. Mail protections macOS Monterey brought a new feature in Mail on the Mac. Mail Privacy Protection improves privacy for users. For example, it stops email senders from being able to track whether you’ve opened an email, or even determine your location from your IP address. Check that the feature is working for you by opening Mail > Click on Mail in the menu > choose Preferences > Privacy > and make sure Protect Mail Activity is selected. It should be by default. There are additional Mail protections if you’re an iCloud subscriber. Hide My Email allows you to create an alternative email address that you can give out. The email will still be delivered to your inbox, but you can easily delete the alternative email later. You can turn this on in System Preferences > click on Apple ID > and select Private Relay (currently in Beta). In Ventura Hide My Email was extended to third-party apps. iCloud+ protections If you’re an iCloud subscriber, you’ll be interested in a feature that arrived in Monterey (part of the upgrade from iCloud to iCloud+) called Private Relay. It’s a bit like a VPN in that it encrypts your network traffic and routes your DNS lookup requests through two servers, one of which is not controlled by Apple. However, it’s not a VPN, because it only works in Safari and obviously it lacks the other usual features of a VPN. (If you want a VPN, by the way, check out our roundup of the best VPNs for Mac. You may even be able to save some money if you take a look at our roundup of VPN deals, or try one of these free VPNs.) You can manage your Private Relay settings in System Preferences > Apple ID > click on Options beside Hide my email. Here you will see any fake email addresses you’re using; just click on Turn Off if you want to stop those emails arriving. You can also change which email address they are forwarded to. Safety Check A new feature in macOS Ventura is Safety Check, a feature that will allow anyone who is concerned that they are in danger from a person known to them to revoke any access they have granted to that person. So, for example, that person won’t be able to access their location, their photos, or anything else that could help them to be traced. File encryption with FileVault FileVault–Apple’s name for full-disk encryption–makes sure your data is safe and secure by encrypting it. Intel Macs that featured the T2 Security Chip and all M-series Apple silicon Macs have encryption built in at the bottom level of macOS. The startup internal volume is always encrypted, and you can’t turn it off. FileVault also encrypts external volumes. With FileVault on your Mac’s drive is completely encrypted and encryption keys (protected by your account password) are required to unlock it. If your Mac is encrypted with FileVault, an attacker will be locked out, macOS won’t even unlock your drive for access at startup without a valid account password or an associated Recovery Key (just be aware that if someone hacked your Apple ID they could potentially gain access to the Recovery Key and unlock your Mac’s drive). The main problem is that without that Recovery Key you are also locked out and won’t be able to access your data, so do look after it. See How to find your FileVault recovery key in macOS. Read our tips for keeping your Mac secure, of which using FileVault is one. Warnings about spyware Apple announced in November 2021 that it would warn its users of state-sponsored espionage attacks, such as the well-publicized Pegasus spyware, on their iPhones, iPads and Macs. The notification will come via email or a message. The same warning will be displayed on the user’s Apple ID page at appleid.apple.com. The warning will offer advice about how affected users can protect themselves against attack. There’s more information on Apple’s site. Find My Not every threat to your data comes from malware. Sometimes a criminal might get hold of your Mac, in which case Apple’s Find My service will come into its own. The Find My app can relay the location of your lost or stolen Mac back to you. If you’re concerned that it might not be recoverable, you can wipe the contents of the Mac so that your data can’t be accessed. For more on this, read How to find a lost or stolen iPhone. In addition, every Mac with an M1-series, M2-series, or T2 chip has an Activation Lock feature which means they can be erased remotely and only you can reactivate the Mac. Siri, ID and Apple Intelligence There are new AI features coming to macOS Sequoia and iOS 18. There may be concerns about how this will affect privacy and security as, while in most cases the processing will be done on the device, in some situations tasks that need more processing power will be sent to Apple’s servers. During WWDC 2024 Apple explained that this will all be done securely and that the data will never be accessible to anyone, including Apple. Apple’s Craig Federighi said: “Private Cloud Compute uses your data only to fulfill your request, and never stores it, making sure it’s never accessible to anyone, including Apple. And we’ve designed the system so that independent experts can verify these protections.” When Apple’s security measures aren’t enough… The security measures detailed above are great, but unfortunately, there have been cases when they haven’t been enough. Gatekeeper, for example, has occasionally been bypassed because malware has got an approved developer signature. For example, OSX/CrescentCore was signed by a certificate assigned by Apple to a developer. It took Apple a few days to retract that certificate. In the case of OSX/Linker, meanwhile, a zero-day vulnerability in Gatekeeper was exploited. Apple normally reacts quickly to such threats, although there have been cases where the company has ignored an identified vulnerability; on one occasion a teenager reported a flaw in the group FaceTime feature that meant someone could listen in to a call, and Apple failed to act. Intel-based Macs released between 2018 and 2020 with the T2 security chip had a security flaw that was never fixed. Researchers found a vulnerability in the security chip that could allow someone with physical access to the computer to potentially bypass security features. Silicon Macs do not suffer the T2 vulnerability, but they’re not flawless. The “Augury” and “GoFetch” flaws in M-series chips are hardware issues that cannot be patched without serious performance hits. Nobody has actively exploited these vulnerabilities, and as long as nobody gets their hands on your Mac, you should be safe – but it does emphasis the importance of looking after your Mac, for example, not leaving it on a table in a coffee shop while you visit the bathroom. When Apple is made aware of a threat the company usually issues a security update to the latest version of macOS and to the two versions prior. This way Apple will protect users from vulnerabilities and flaws that could be exploited by hackers. Normally our advice would be to install security-related updates immediately. However, on occasion, these can themselves cause difficulties. A Sierra and High Sierra security update in July 2019, for example, had to be pulled after people experiences problems after installing it. How Apple responds to security threats Apple has its own security research team, but it depends on users and independent researchers to help by reporting any flaws they find in Apple products. To this end, Apple has an incentive program that rewards such discoveries with payments of up to $200,000, depending on the seriousness of the flaw. But it was the last major tech company to set up such a scheme. (Microsoft set up its own bug-reporting incentive program in 2013, and was itself criticized at the time for leaving it so late.) On August 4, 2016, Apple security boss Ivan Krstic announced the Apple Security Bounty Program. “We’ve had great help from researchers in improving iOS security all along,” Krstic said. “[But] we’ve heard pretty consistently… that it’s getting increasingly difficult to find some of those most critical types of security vulnerabilities. So the Apple Security Bounty Program is going to reward researchers who actually share critical vulnerabilities with Apple.” The top reward of $200,000 is given to those who discover vulnerabilities in Apple’s secure boot firmware components; for less critical flaws the bounties drop through a series of smaller figures to a bottom tier of $25,000. Wired has the details. We imagine most Mac users will be pleased to hear that Apple has an incentive program to encourage more widespread reporting of its vulnerabilities. Incentivizing security researchers to let Apple know about a flaw instead of passing it on to hackers (which may still, sadly, be more lucrative) makes Apple products safer for everyone. One such flaw was the High Sierra root bug, discovered on November 28, 2017. This flaw in macOS 10.13 could allow access to settings on a Mac without the need for a password. Apple immediately issued a statement confirming that it was working on a fix and that an update should be issued within days. How to keep your Mac safe from malware Apple does a lot to keep your Mac safe, but you have to do your bit: by installing updates when they arrive, not clicking on suspicious links in emails, not installing Flash, and so on. There are also some third-party antivirus apps you could try. We have a complete guide to the best antivirus for Mac. Here are a few of the things you should do: 1) Keep macOS up to date To reduce the impact of these risks, you should keep regular backups and install security updates as soon as possible. Apple addresses Mac flaws and vulnerabilities by issuing updates to the operating system. It’s therefore important to keep your Mac up to date. Checking regularly for OS updates is a key part of a sound security strategy. You can find out about the latest version of macOS here: macOS Ventura latest version information. You can set your Mac to automatically update as soon as a new version of the operating system is made available. Follow these instructions to set that up: How to automatically install macOS updates Open System Settings. Click on General. Click on Software Update. Click on the (i) beside Automatic Updates. Make sure that the options are selected. Foundry On older versions of macOS you needed to go to System Preferences > Software Update and you could be able to click on Advanced and select precisely which actions you want to happen automatically from Check for updates, Download new updates when available, Install macOS updates, and Install app updates from the App Store. How to manually install macOS software updates If you’d rather not let your Mac automatically update, you should periodically check to see if there is an update to your version. Go to System Settings > General > Software Update and your Mac will check to see if there is an update to install. In macOS Mojave and older the Software Update pane was found in System Preferences and in macOS High Sierra and earlier updates were via the Mac App Store. For our in-depth guide to updating Mac operating systems, see How to update macOS. 2) Don’t connect to public Wi-Fi networks Beware of connecting to a public Wi-Fi network as there may be someone spying who could gain access to your passwords and other private information, or you could have your session hijacked. Snoopers can set up their own Wi-Fi hotspot, pretending to be your hotel or coffee shop, then once you have connected they can grab any data you send over it. 3) Don’t install Flash Adobe discontinued Flash on 31 December 2020 with good reason. Intego, Malwarebytes and other security companies have recommended that you shouldn’t install Flash Player, because fake Flash Player updates have often been used to trick people into installing malware. You might be looking to download a popular movie or TV series for free, for example, and see a search result that leads to a request to update Flash Player in order to view the content. This is unlikely to be legitimate. There is simply no need to install Flash Player now that HTML5 has made Flash obsolete. Our advice is simple: Don’t use Flash! 4) Keep Java up to date on your Mac If you must use Java (which is also problematic) then make sure it’s up to date. Vulnerabilities in Java have highlighted the fact that there are cross-platform threats that even Mac users need to be aware of. Apple blocks Java by default, leaving it up to the user to decide whether to install those tools. If you do need to update them, be very careful where you download updates from! 5) Avoid falling foul of phishing emails Protect yourself from phishing attacks by not responding to emails that require you to enter a password or install something. You could also use free software such as BlockBlock. That way, even if you were to carry out the steps to launch the malware, it would not be able to write files or mark itself as launching on startup. 6) Don’t fall for Facebook scams Facebook scams are usually designed to harvest data. If it seems like it might be too good to be true, it probably is, and you’d be wise not to share it on Facebook. At best you’ll look silly and those scammers will start to target you with more scams; at worst they may succeed in accessing your personal data and that of your friends. Don’t click on a link just because a friend shared it, and definitely don’t give out your personal data on Facebook. Why you need to protect Windows users Macs are pretty safe from malware, but one reason to run an antivirus is to protect your Windows-using friends and colleagues. An unprotected (and carelessly used) Mac could become a sort of Typhoid Mary of Windows viruses; in other words, you could be harboring viruses that won’t affect you, but could be problems for Windows users. How to tell if a Mac has a virus Look out for the following signs that your Mac has been infected with malware: Aggressive web page banners and browser pop-ups recommending software. Web page text turning into hyperlinks. Programs appearing that you haven’t authorized. Mac crashes. Mac runs hot. Mac speeds up for no reason. If you think something suspicious is happening, open Activity Monitor and click on the CPU tab. Check what software is running, especially if something is hogging a lot of your resources. We discuss how to identify and deal with Mac viruses in a separate article: How to remove a virus from a Mac. We also recommend reading How to protect your Mac against attack for more advice on avoiding digital infections.03:37 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Dish Network in United States of America
Oct 25, 08:37 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Dish Network in United States of America. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.03:35 pmTry not to trip over all the Mac Pros in this guy’s office [Setups]
Today's M3 MacBook Pro and PC laptop user keeps a Mac Pro collection around mainly because he loves working on them. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:34 pmHere’s everything Apple will likely announce next week
Apple has confirmed that it has an “exciting week” of Mac announcements planned starting on Monday. We’re expecting updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini – alongside the launch of the first Apple Intelligence features. Here’s everything you need to know about next week. more…03:32 pmOpen source SwiftUI projects
Hi Im looking for some open source SwiftUI projects that use MVVM and modern code, I found a few but the code is a bit outdated (not using async/await etc.), does anyone know of any big open source projects? submitted by /u/Dear-Potential-3477 [link] [comments]03:26 pmThe MacRumors Show: iOS 18.2 Ramps Up Apple Intelligence
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the first beta version of iOS 18.2 – a significant update that continues the rollout of Apple Intelligence. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos iOS 18.1 will bring the first Apple Intelligence features to Apple devices. The update includes Writing Tools, the ability for Siri to answer Apple product questions, smart replies to emails and messages, audio transcripts, the Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode, and a new Clean Up tool in Photos, as well as email, text, and notification summaries. iOS 18.1 is expected to be officially released on Monday, October 28. Everything New in iOS 18.2 Beta 1 Ahead of this, Apple this week seeded the first beta version of iOS 18.2 to developers. The update further expands Apple Intelligence's capabilities, with new Mail app categories, Image Playground to generate pictures, Image Wand in Notes, Genmoji to create custom emojis, ChatGPT integration in Siri, Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16 models, expanded Writing Tools, and support for regional versions of English outside the United States. 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 the new iPad mini 7, Apple Intelligence and Genmoji, and the chances of an October Apple event to introduce M4 Macs. 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 forums03:21 pmMassively intimidating iPhone cases take fight to London street thieves
With brazen iPhone snatching rampant in London, "The Unsnatchable" iPhone cases seek to hearten Londoners while giving thieves pause. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:05 pmAre We Free From Price Increases to Apple Services This Year?
Apple announced price increases for some of its subscription-based services on October 24, 2022, and again on October 25, 2023, but no such announcement has been made as the same week of October comes to an end this year. Hopefully, that means no price increases are planned for the likes of Apple Music and Apple TV+ this year, but knock on wood. Here are the current monthly prices of Apple's services in the U.S.:Apple News+: $12.99 per month Apple Music: $10.99 per month Apple TV+: $9.99 per month Apple Fitness+: $9.99 per month Apple Arcade: $6.99 per monthApple One subscription bundle prices have not changed either. Take this as a bit of good news on a Friday, or we reminded Apple that it still needs to increase prices and we will forever regret publishing this story.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:00 pmGet scary good deals on Microsoft Windows and Office in CdkeySales Halloween Sale
The big CdkeySales Halloween Sale on Microsoft mainstays like Windows 10, Windows 11 and Office is underway. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:58 pmApple vaults into second place in China smartphone sales with iPhone 16
Apple's iPhone vaulted into second place in China smartphone shipments with 15.6% market share. The smartphone market in China grew overall… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:52 pmSwift game dev resources?
Wondering if anyone has any recommended resources for swift game development? Looking on udemy and YouTube etc, everything seems to be very old and outdated submitted by /u/Huge-Error591 [link] [comments]02:45 pmHere Are All the New Features Coming to macOS Sequoia Next Week
On October 28, Apple is expected to release macOS Sequoia 15.1, bringing to Macs the first Apple Intelligence features such as Writing Tools, new Siri features, Smart Replies, and more. In addition, macOS 15.1 adds a handful of welcome tweaks and improvements to existing Mac capabilities. Here's what we can expect from the first major update to macOS Sequoia later this month. Note that Apple Intelligence features require Macs powered by Apple silicon. iPhone Mirroring Drag and Drop Support One of the most anticipated iPhone Mirroring features coming in macOS 15.1 is support for drag and drop. After updating to the new software, you will be able to drag files from an iPhone to a Mac and vice versa. iPhone Mirroring makes file transfers between devices effortless, even when the iPhone is locked and charging. With an iPhone running iOS 18.1, you can drag files, such as photos, from your Mac directly to the open Photos app on your iPhone, and they'll transfer instantly. For PDFs, open the Files app and drag the document from your Mac to the iPhone. Transferring files from iPhone to Mac follows the same process — simply drag the file to your desired location on the Mac. New Low Power Mode Toggle Low Power Mode is a long-standing iPhone feature for conserving battery, and was introduced to the Mac with macOS Monterey. Since then, it has remained hidden in System Settings, but in macOS 15.1, Apple is simplifying access by adding a Low Power Mode toggle to the Battery menu for MacBook users, allowing it to be enabled or disabled in just two clicks. The battery icon also now turns yellow when Low Power Mode is active, similar to iOS. It's worth noting that some advanced settings, like automatically enabling Low Power Mode when unplugged, remain within System Settings. When enabled, Low Power Mode optimizes the system to conserve energy by slightly reducing performance, suspending background tasks, lowering screen brightness, and capping ProMotion display refresh rates at 60Hz where applicable. Writing Tools Apple Intelligence You can select any text on your Mac and use Apple Intelligence to access Writing Tools for summaries and other features. The proofreading feature scans your text for spelling and grammar errors, providing suggestions for word choice and sentence structure improvements. You can quickly accept all recommendations or review them individually with accompanying explanations. If you're looking to refine your writing style, the rewrite function allows for tone adjustment without altering the core content. You can choose from options such as Friendly, Professional, or Concise to tailor your message to your intended audience. Additionally, the update introduces versatile summarization capabilities. You can select text and generate concise summaries in various formats, including paragraphs, key points, lists, or tables. This feature seamlessly integrates with apps like Mail and Messages, making it easier to distill and share written information. Enhanced Siri Apple Intelligence The Siri window now offers greater flexibility, allowing you to position it anywhere on their screen. A new responsive glow animation provides visual feedback, indicating when Siri is actively listening without disrupting ongoing tasks. If you prefer typing, the Type to Siri feature can be quickly accessed by double-pressing the Command key, and it now includes suggested requests. Siri's improved contextual awareness also lets you ask follow-up questions without repeating previously established information. The update also brings more natural language processing capabilities. Siri can now better understand and interpret you if you stumble over your words or change direction mid-sentence, making interactions feel more conversational and less rigid. Lastly, Siri's knowledge base has been expanded to include comprehensive information about Apple products and support, so you can inquire about device features and settings. Siri can even locate specific settings even if you're unsure of their exact names. Smart Replies and Mail Summaries Apple Intelligence To facilitate faster responses, Mail and Messages now include a Smart Reply feature. This intelligent system offers contextual quick-tap responses based on the content of received messages, allowing you to reply promptly with minimal effort. In Mail, a new summarize button allows you to quickly distill the content of incoming emails, providing concise overviews at a glance. This feature also extends to multiple Messages notifications and your Mail inbox, where brief summaries replace the first few lines of each message. Mail also prioritizes time-sensitive communications by automatically elevating them to the top of your inbox. Photos Cleanup Tool Apple Intelligence With macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple is bringing a powerful new feature to the Photos app called Clean Up. Thanks to advanced object detection algorithms, this editing tool can automatically identify potentially unwanted objects in your images, allowing you to effortlessly remove them. At the same time, users retain full control over the editing process, with the ability to manually select objects for removal by clicking, circling, or brushing over them. You can zoom in on images to meticulously remove smaller blemishes or imperfections using brush strokes. Notably, Clean Up is designed to preserve the integrity of main subjects like people, even if they are inadvertently selected during the editing process. Transcription Summaries Apple Intelligence In macOS Sequoia, Apple added a transcription feature to Notes that lets you capture audio recordings and automatically generates a verbatim transcript of the content. In macOS Sequoia 15.1, the feature also provides a concise summary of the transcribed text, offering a quick overview of the recorded material. The transcript is useful for recording lectures and meetings as it ensures that no important details are missed, while the addition of a summary provides a quick reference for key topics, action items, or main discussion points. Focus Modes Apple Intelligence A dedicated new Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode filters out all but the most important notifications, ensuring you only see those that require your attention. When customizing or creating a new Focus mode, there's a new option to enable Intelligent Breakthrough and Silencing. This feature lets critical notifications come through while muting less important ones, similar to how the Reduce Notifications Focus works.Tag: Apple IntelligenceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:38 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: M4 Macs, Apple Behind on AI, and Genmoji
Apple said on Thursday that next week will be big for the Mac. We expect new M4 Macs ro be released, but we're not quite sure which models will be upgraded. A number of people were invited to LA for a handson experience, but we'll have to wait for more details. Apple executives are disputing the fact they are behind in AI, which seems silly considering how far they are behind in AI. Apple released the next beta of iOS which includes Genmoji and ChatGPT integration. Follow this podcast Show Notes: Inside Apple's Audio Labs Apple and being behind on AI Tim Cook defends Apple coming late to AI with four words Joanna Stern interviews Craig Federighi You Can Now Try AT&T's Network for Free Shows and movies we're watching Severance from Apple TV+ Green Wing, Amazon/FreeVee For All Mankind, Apple TV+02:36 pmiOS 18.2 Adds Daily Sudoku Puzzles for Apple News+ Subscribers in U.S.
Starting with iOS 18.2, Apple News+ subscribers in the U.S. have access to daily sudoku puzzles, with easy, moderate, and challenging difficulty levels. A scoreboard tracks your sudoku stats, including your total number of puzzles solved, fastest completion times per difficulty level, and more. Sudoku is also available in Apple News+ on iPadOS 18.2, and likely macOS Sequoia 15.2. It is the fourth puzzle game to be included with an Apple News+ subscription, alongside Crossword, Crossword Mini, and Quartiles. In the U.S., Apple News+ costs $12.99 per month, and the service is also included in the Apple One Premier subscription bundle alongside Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud+ with 2TB of storage for $37.95 per month. The first iOS 18.2 beta was released this week for devices with Apple Intelligence support, including iPhone 15 Pro models and all iPhone 16 models. The software update is expected to be widely released to the public in December. iOS 18.2 also includes additional Apple Intelligence features, such as Image Playground and Genmoji. Check out our list of everything new in the first iOS 18.2 beta for an overview of most of the new features and changes discovered so far.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tag: Apple NewsRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:30 pmApple TV+ is on a hot streak with new shows, and there’s even more coming
Apple TV+ is having a moment. Not necessarily by getting more subscribers or hitting new levels of brand awareness. Those measures can be hard to judge. But TV+ is undoubtedly in the middle of a hot streak with acclaimed shows. Even more impressively, that streak looks set to continue with the strong lineup that’s coming. more…02:15 pmAirPods Pro 2 firmware update preps for new hearing-aid features
A new AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid firmware update Apple sent out will enable the earbuds to act as over-the-counter hearing aids. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:02 pmApple releases updated AirPods Pro 2 firmware
Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, available for both USB-C and Lightning models. The update… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:02 pmApple Announces Announcements Next Week: What Not to Expect
Apple has teased an "exciting week of announcements" starting on Monday, and going on its teaser image, new Macs are sure to feature prominently. However, there are some hardware updates on Apple's roadmap that are unlikely to be a part of those announcements. Below, we've recapped what not to expect from Apple's series of product announcements through the last week of October going into November. M4 MacBook Air Apple in March 2024 launched updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models equipped with Apple's M3 chip, and the company will soon start production of M4 versions ahead of an early 2025 launch, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. There are no new design changes planned for the MacBook Air models, and the focus will be on the M4 chip. The machines will arrive next year between January and March. M4 Mac Studio Apple plans to refresh the Mac Studio after the M4 MacBook Air has been released in early 2025. It will be equipped with a variation of the M4 processor, which could be an M4 Ultra or Max chip. The current model comes in both M2 Max and M2 Ultra variants. Mark Gurman claims that the Mac Studio was on track to be updated alongside the MacBook Air, but it is now going to see a refresh between March and June. In previous reports, he said the Mac Studio would come out in mid-2025, so it is unclear what has changed. M4 Mac Pro Apple last updated the Mac Pro in June 2023, adding an M2 Ultra chip and officially completing the transition away from Intel chips. Apple will refresh the Mac Pro in the summer of 2025, according to Mark Gurman. Like the Mac Studio, the next Mac Pro will skip the M3 series. Instead it will be equipped with the highest-end version of the M4 chip, codenamed "Hidra." Based on the description of the chip, it could be positioned as an "Ultra" or "Extreme" chip. It could also support up to 512GB of memory, a notable increase over the current 192GB limit. iPhone SE 4 Apple plans to release a new iPhone SE with Apple Intelligence support early next year, with a launch in March or April most likely, according to Mark Gurman. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to have a similar design as the base iPhone 14, with rumored features including a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, a newer A-series chip, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence support, and an Apple-designed 5G modem. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple suppliers will begin mass production in December. iPad Apple has already updated the iPad Air and iPad Pro this year, and the company released the new iPad mini 7 earlier this month, which leaves the entry-level iPad as the most likely candidate next in line to receive an update. Don't expect an announcement next week though. Apple's most affordable iPad model will receive an 11th-generation update with Apple Intelligence capabilities in late 2025, according to Mark Gurman. The timeline indicates a significant gap since the last refresh of the entry-level iPad, which occurred in October 2022. The delayed update could be attributed to the technical requirements of implementing AI capabilities in a budget-friendly $349 device. AirPods Pro 3 Despite being released over two years ago, Apple's AirPods Pro 2 continue to dominate the wireless earbud market, but they aren't expected to see a refresh until next year, according to Gurman. The 2025 AirPods Pro will be updated with a new design and a faster chip, plus the earbuds will inherit Apple's upcoming new hearing health features.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:00 pmWhy you should install the last iOS 18.1 beta on your iPhone today
Don’t wait for iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence — there are good reasons to install it on your iPhone today. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:48 pmSmartphone buyers meh on AI, care much more about battery life
Apple may be pitching Apple Intelligence as a key reason to upgrade to the iPhone 16, but it seems that most smartphone buyers are far more interested in the basics – like battery life. A survey found that only a relatively small minority of consumers are currently using AI features on their smartphones, and it doesn’t yet seem to be a purchase driver … more…01:41 pmApple is the second-biggest smartphone seller in China
Sales of the iPhone are increasing in China, with Apple making a return to the country's top five smartphones thanks to the iPhone 16.Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, Beijing - Image credit: AppleApple has been having a tough time in China, with rival smartphone producers putting the squeeze on iPhone in the market. Even so, it seems that iPhone is enjoying more support from consumers.The figures released by IDC on Friday puts Apple in second place in the top five smartphone producers in China for Q3 2024, a return to the list for the company. IDC puts this down to a successful launch of the iPhone 16 in the market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:37 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Verizon Wireless in United States of America via Subset of Long Codes | TwilioSMS Delivery Delays to Verizon Wireless in United States of America via Subset of Long Codes
Oct 25, 06:37 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Verizon Wireless in United States of America via subset of long codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.01:20 pmThe brand-new iPad Mini is already on sale at Amazon
Macworld The new Apple Mini has only been available for a couple of days, and we’re already seeing its first discount on Amazon. It might not be a big one, but the new iPad mini is available in all colors for $484 at Amazon, $15 off its MSRP, and a good time to grab one if you’ve been thinking of buying. (We don’t know why it’s not marked as a deal but we assure you it’s on sale.) It’s been quite a while since Apple updated the iPad mini tablet, which was last released in 2021. And this is a pretty mild update, with a speedier A17 Pro chip, Apple intelligence support, and compatibility with the new Apple Pencil Pro. As far as the design goes, the new tablet looks identical to the previous version the same 8.3″ display with 500 nits. As far as colors, there’s a new blue option to go with purple, space gray, and starlight. The best part is that the new iPad Mini now starts at 128GB, which is double the previous models’ lowest capacity option and essentially a $50 price cut. If those upgrades aren’t enough, you can still get the 6th-gen iPad mini for $350 (30% off) while supplies last. It’s still a great tablet, but just note that it won’t be able to support all the AI goodies Apple has coming beginning with iPadOS 18.1. First week, first discount for the iPad MiniBuy it now at Amazon01:18 pmiOS Updates for Devs
Hey Folks, Here are some interesting stuff I found in iOS development space in past 1 week. Do let me know if you find this interesting. Apple Updates CA for APNs is changing, add new certificate – The developers using Apple Push Notification service(APNs) need to update the application’s Trust Store to include new server […]01:15 pmiPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: What are the differences?
Macworld Apple’s iPhone Pro models are some of the most popular smartphones available. The classic three-camera array can be spotted everywhere you go, and that’s no surprise as those devices remain the best blend of technology and features on an iPhone. But, with the iPhone 16 Pro now available, should you upgrade from your iPhone 15 Pro? Or, if you have found an iPhone 15 Pro on sale, is it still worth buying now the 16 Pro is here? Find out which iPhone is the best option in terms of specs and budget in our comparison review of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Design and Build At first glance, there’s not much to tell the two devices apart, but when you pick them up it becomes apparent that a redesign has taken place. The iPhone 16 Pro is fractionally bigger than it’s predecessor so that it can accommodate the 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Pro only has to encase a 6.1-inch panel. Anyron Copeman / Foundry Here’s the comparative dimensions: iPhone 15 Pro – 146.6 mm (5.77 inches) x 70.6 mm (2.78 inches) x 8.25 mm (0.32 inches); 187 grams (6.60 ounces); 6.1-inch display iPhone 16 Pro – 149.6 mm (5.89 inches) x 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) x 8.25 mm(0.32 inches); 199 grams (7.03 ounces); 6.3-inch display As you can see, the newer model is taller, wider and heavier than the previous generation, making it a bit more of a handful. There are, of course, the even larger Pro Max models, which feature the same specs as their relative counterparts, but boast larger screens – 6.7-inch on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and a whopping 6.9-inch on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, making the latter the largest display on an iPhone so far. Here are those dimensions: iPhone 15 Pro Max – 159.9 mm (6.29 inches) x 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) x 8.25 mm (0.32 inches); 221 grams (7.81 ounces) 6.7-inch display iPhone 16 Pro Max – 149.6 mm (5.89 inches) x 71.5 mm (2.81 inches) x 8.25 mm(0.32 inches); 199 grams (7.03 ounces); 6.9-inch display All these iPhones feature a Titanium chassis and textured matte glass backs. The iPhone 15 Pro comes in Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium, while the iPhone 16 Pro is available in Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium. Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Features The newer model also comes with Apple’s new Camera Control button, which acts as a shortcut to various settings within the camera app, as well as a quick launch and shooting control. Reviews so far have been quite skeptical on its positioning because it is awkward to reach in landscape mode unless you have long fingers. It may be better suited to the new Visual Intelligence feature coming in iOS 18.2 (essentially Apple’s version of Google Lens), which is intended to be used in portrait mode. More on the cameras below. Both generations of iPhone Pro/Max come with the Action button, which can be used for various shortcuts, volume controls and the Side/Power button. USB-C is now standard on iPhones, and has been since it was introduced with the iPhone 15 range, so there’s parity here too. You’ll also be glad to know that the waterproof rating is IP68 across the board, as is support for MagSafe, although the iPhone 16 Pro also supports fast-charging with MagSafe, which the iPhone 15 Pro doesn’t. In our battery tests, the iPhone 16 Pro did perform significantly better than the 15 Pro, lasting a whopping 54% longer in our benchmark tests. The iPhone 16 Pro Max also improves over its predecessor, running 43% longer in the benchmarks over the iPhone 15 Pro Max. While this won’t directly translate into these gains in day-to-day activity, you can be sure that you’ll find the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will outlast their older stablemates. iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Display There’s not much to differentiate between the displays, aside from the new sizing. Both come with Super Retina XDR panels that feature the Dynamic Island, ProMotion, Always-On, HDR, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), and 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits max brightness (HDR) and 2,000 nits max brightness (outdoor). The only feature that’s new on the iPhone 16 Pro (and the Pro Max) is a 1 nit minimum brightness that could save power in darker settings. Apple The displays on iPhones are always great, and there’s little to separate the ones on both generations. Naturally, the larger 6.3-inch panel on the iPhone 16 Pro will have a different resolution – 2622 x 1206 as opposed to 2556 x 1179 on the 6.1-inch panel for the iPhone 15 Pro – but as they have the same 460ppi they’re as sharp as each other. Similarly, the larger 6.9-inch panel on the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a resolution of 2868×1320, as opposed to 2796×1290 on the 6.7-inch panel for the iPhone 15 Pro Max – but with the same 460ppi they are equally sharp. If you want a bigger display, you may be drawn to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is a bit bigger than it’s predecessor, and bigger than the screen on the iPhone 16 Plus. It’s the biggest display ever seen on an iPhone. If the Pro Max models are too cumbersome, the iPhone 16 Pro is the one to choose. Prefer a more compact handset? It’s the iPhone 15 Pro. iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: Tech Specs Here’s a breakdown of the comparative technical specifications of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. For reference, the Pro Max models have the same specs as their smaller siblings, aside from the dimensions, screen sizes and battery – all of which are slightly bigger. iPhone 15 Pro/MaxiPhone 16 Pro/MaxDisplay6.1-inch/6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel, 2556×1179, 460ppi; 1,600/2,000 nits peak brightness (HDR/outdoor); Dynamic Island, ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, Always On display6.3-inch/6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel, 2622 x 1206 resolution, 460ppi, ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, 1,600/2,000 nits peak brightness (HDR/outdoor), 1 nits minimum brightness; Dynamic Island, Always On displayProcessorA17 ProA18 ProStorage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB/1TBRear Camera48MP f/1.78 Main, 12MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, 12MP f/2.8 Telephoto, 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x optical zoom, Smart HDR 548MP f/1.78 Fusion, 48MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, 12MP f/2.8 Telephoto, 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x, x5 optical zoom, Smart HDR 5, 48MP Macro, Spatial PhotosFront Camera12MP TrueDepth, f/1.912MP TrueDepth, f/1.9Video Recording4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording, Cinematic mode, Action Mode, Macro, Log video, Academy Color Encoding System4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 120fps, ProRes video recording up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording, Cinematic mode, Action Mode, Macro, Log video, Academy Color Encoding SystemBiometric SecurityFace IDFace IDWi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6ELTE5G5GChargingUSB-CUSB-CWireless ChargingYes, with MagSafeYes, with MagSafe, including Fast Charging with 30W chargerBluetooth5.35.3Apple PayYesYesWaterproofingIP68IP68SIMDual (nano and eSIM except in the US where there is no support for physical SIM cards)Dual (nano and eSIM except in the US where there is no support for physical SIM cards)Dimensions146.6mm x 70.6mm x 8.25mm149.6mm x 71.5mm x 8.25mmWeight187g199gWe’ve highlighted the new upgrades in the iPhone 16 Pro/Max. iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Performance As these are the Pro iPhones, there’s always going to be plenty of power available. The iPhone 15 Pro featured Apple’s A17 Pro chip, which is equipped with a 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine and is compatible with the Apple Intelligence features. The new A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 Pro offers the same arrangement of CPU, GPU and Neural Engine cores. But, under the hood, Apple does claim some decent improvements in the newer silicon. It says that there is a 17% increase in total system memory bandwidth which should aid in the running of Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground. It also allows for the GPU to be 20% faster, while the CPU has been redesigned to be 15% faster while using 20% less power. Macworld So, if you use your iPhone for demanding tasks like gaming, video production and so forth, then these improvements could be worth the extra money it takes to pick up an iPhone 16 Pro. Apple is putting a lot of emphasis on the Apple Intelligence features. It should be noted that those same features are available on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, Pro and Max, and the iPhone 15 Pro and Max. So Apple Intelligence is not a reason to pick the iPhone 16 Pro over the iPhone 15 Pro. iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Cameras Again, it’s pretty much as you were in terms of cameras. And this year there is no difference between the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max when it comes to cameras. As these are Pro devices, you get the three camera array on the rear. Apple has spruced up the iPhone 16 Pro optics though, with the main 48Mp f/1.78 sensor now called a ‘Fusion’ camera, rather than just a camera as it was on the iPhone 15 Pro. This seems to boil down to it being able to act as a 48Mp shooter as well as a 2x zoom, although there could be more complicated features hidden under the surface. One definite improvement is that the 12Mp f/2.2 Ultra Wide of the iPhone 15 Pro has been replaced with a 48Mp f/2.2 sensor in the iPhone 16 Pro, so you can get better images when shooting wide. The 12Mp f/2.8 Telephoto camera remains the same. Foundry So, you get some upgraded hardware, bringing with it higher quality Macro photography, as well as the ability to shoot Spatial photos that will work with Apple’s Vision Pro headsets. Bit niche then. Video definitely seems to be where the Fusion camera comes into play, boosting 4K Dolby Vision recording up to 120fps, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro can only reach 60fps (and that’s just standard 4K). Slo-mo now tops out at 4K Dolby Vision 120fps, which is a step up from the 1080p/240fps of the older model. There’s also a stereo-quality four-mic array in the 16 Pro, with support for wind noise reduction and the new Audio Mix that lets you highlight certain parts of the soundtrack to videos. The front facing camera remains the same 12Mp f/1.9 TrueDepth module as before, although the video now includes 4K Dolby Vision, which would suggest that the A18 Pro chip is making that possible. iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Price The iPhone 16 Pro is available from Apple and other tech retailers in the following configurations and prices: iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) – $999/£999 iPhone 16 Pro (256GB) – $1,099/£1,099 iPhone 16 Pro (512GB) – $1,299/£1,299 iPhone 16 Pro (1TB) – $1,499/£1,499 Here’s some the best deals we’ve found available at the moment. You can find the best contract deals in our Best iPhone 16 deals (US) and Best iPhone 16 deals (UK) round-ups. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Read our review Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: $999 at Apple | $999.99 at Best Buy If you wanted the larger display on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, then here’s the options: iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) – $1,199/£1,199 iPhone 16 Pro Max (512GB) – $1,399/£1,399 iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB) – $1,599/£1,599 Again, here’s the best deals on the iPhone 16 Pro Mac out there at the moment: Retailer Price $1199 View Deal $1199.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket With the introduction of the iPhone 16 Pro models, Apple has now discontinued the 15 Pro models but you should still be able to find stock selling though in third-party retailers. Take a look at the best deals and contract deals in our Best iPhone 15 deals (US) and Best iPhone 15 deals (UK) round-ups. iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: Should you buy the iPhone 16 Pro? The iPhone 15 Pro is a great device with plenty of power, photographic capabilities, and delivers an exemplary iPhone experience. While the iPhone 16 Pro ups the stakes with improvements to processing, camera-tech and battery life, it all feels marginally rather than groundbreaking. It’s also larger, heavier and has a design that is already looking a little dull compared to some Android devices out there. If you want the best iPhone, then it’s the 16 Pro. If you want the best value for money, then we’d suggest hunting down any decent deals you can find on the iPhone 15 Pro.01:12 pmiOS 18.2 lets you add the volume slider back to your iPhone’s Lock Screen
With the release of iOS 16 in 2022, Apple removed the volume slider from the iPhone Lock Screen except while using AirPlay. In iOS 18.2, however, Apple has decided to bring back that capability with a new “Always Show Volume Control” option in the Settings app. more…01:08 pmYouTuber Creates the Apple Event We Aren't Getting This Month
Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak on Thursday teased an "exciting week of announcements" planned next week, and that likely rules out a prerecorded Apple Event video this month, despite Apple streaming a short, spooky "Scary Fast" event last October. Nevertheless, YouTube channel Front Page Tech has stepped in with its own rendition of the Apple Event we aren't getting this month. In the video, Jon Prosser does his best impression of Apple CEO Tim Cook and announces all of the rumored new Macs with M4 chips. The video is somewhat of a parody, so don't take it too seriously, but it's also an impressive production feat that Prosser's team spent nearly a month working on. After you are done watching, check out our own recap of everything that Apple is expected to announce next week to learn more.Tag: Jon ProsserThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 pmA week of Mac announcements – which one are you waiting for? [Poll]
Apple marketing VP Greg Joswiak yesterday revealed that we can expect an exciting week of Mac announcements, starting on Monday morning. The tweet also effectively confirmed that there will be no Mac event, just press releases and small-scale briefings for select media reps and creators … more…12:55 pmChinese Communist Party welcomes Apple’s continued, deeper presence
Chinese Communist Party Commerce Minister Wang Wentao expressed support for Apple's continued growth in China during a meeting… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:54 pmStrong iPhone 16 sales in China, makes Apple #2 in smartphone market
iPhone sales in China appear to be making a comeback with reports claiming that the iPhone 16 has taken the No. 2 spot in the market. According to the latest data from market intelligence firm IDC, the iPhone was out of the top 5 smartphone choices in China. However, strong appreciation for the iPhone 16 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.12:27 pmWhere to store images for IAPs
I'm building a fitness app with purchasable (IAP) workout routines, and each routine has many images. So depending on how many routines I end up having that could be a decent number of images, which could take up a non-trivial amount of space. I was thinking that I should store the whole routines or at […]11:46 amMore than 100 million Americans had their health data exposed in a UnitedHealth hack
A UnitedHealth hack exposed the personal information and health data of more than 100M Americans – the first time the company has put a specific number on the security breach. A ransomware attack was made on Change Healthcare back in February, but it was only yesterday that the company revealed its “unprecedented magnitude” … more…11:43 amNew Macs, new iOS 18.2, and debunked Apple rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has now promised us a week of what appears to be new Mac announcements, just as analysts start saying iPhone sales are failing, and Apple Intelligence is finally upon us.Apple's week of Mac announcements is comingIt's not as if it matters when this podcast is recorded, but this time you will hear Wesley Hilliard in mid-sentence as Apple makes its latest announcement. W practically need a Breaking News theme.That announcement promises a week of excitement — Apple's words — so Wes and William Gallagher get to counting on their fingers just what can come out when. Plus, this is a curious week to release new Macs because it's as certain as can be that the first round of Apple Intelligence will be released on October 28. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:14 amBulk buyers are paying above retail for the iPhone 16, for four reasons
In most cases, you’d expect a shiny new Apple device to be worth less than you paid as soon as you walk out of the store, at least once you’re past the 14-day return period. You’d also expect companies buying in bulk to pay significantly less than retail. But one of the biggest resellers in the business tells us that neither of these things is true, and that it is currently selling bulk lots of the iPhone 16 for above retail … more…11:13 amUPDATE: Cloud Build – no builds are being executed in us-central1
Incident began at 2024-10-25 02:15 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Cloud Build - no builds are being executed in us-central1 Description: Investigation is currently still ongoing. We do not have an ETA for mitigation at this point. We will provide more information by Friday, 2024-10-25 05:02 US/Pacific. Diagnosis: Customers would observe scheduled builds time-out or being stuck in the queued phase. Workaround: Customers may try to use another Cloud region. Affected products: Cloud Build, Cloud Developer ToolsAffected locations: Iowa (us-central1)10:30 amApple confirms, teases “exciting week of announcements” beginning Monday
There’s something to be said for a teaser. Albeit not an official media event, Apple has officially confirmed that next week will be an “exciting week of announcements” starting on Monday morning. The teaser was posted to social media by Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak. The announcement is thought to be expected to focus on […] Source10:30 amApple Intelligence is coming to fix the iPhone notification mess—finally
Macworld With iOS 18 introducing a slew of new system customizations, the iPhone has become more Android-like than ever. Nevertheless, a prominent flaw continues to hold back numerous green-bubbled users from switching. For years, the iPhone has suffered from a notification management problem that makes it hard to focus on the matters that matter. While Android has granular, per-app notification channels, iOS applications generally deliver their alerts as regular or time-sensitive notifications—and that’s not enough to keep things under control. Fortunately for those receiving a ton of digital noise, Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.1 addresses the notification problem plaguing our iPhones. While it doesn’t introduce any of the wholesale changes that the notification system desperately needs, its built-in smarts help reduce clutter and help make sure you don’t miss anything important. Trimming the fluff Despite being outshined by other Apple Intelligence features coming to your iPhone with iOS 18.1, the notification summarization feature is the one that will impact your digital experience the most. Once enabled, the tool automatically scans all alerts and displays a one-line summary encompassing each notification stack’s essence. Apple Intelligence will summarize your notifications so you can quickly see what you’ve missed.Foundry Here’s how it works: When your friends send you multiple or lengthy texts, you’ll see a summary of what was said so you can gauge how urgent the topics are. Without Apple Intelligence, you have to take time to skim through numerous, sometimes long messages to evaluate their importance. The best part about notification summaries in iOS 18.1 is that they work with all apps, including third-party ones, and require no developer involvement. So, even if you don’t rely on Apple Messages or Mail to communicate, Apple Intelligence will still analyze the content of your conversations and shrink the volume of your alerts in the Notification Center to an easily digestible bite-sized chunk. While you can technically do this now by pasting a long message into ChatGPT and asking for a summary, Apple Intelligence’s system-level implementation is what makes all the difference. It enables you to just glance at your Lock Screen to get a sense of the context without any user input—even when offline. Eliminating the noise While notification summaries reduce lengthy texts to a single line, your iPhone will continue to buzz whenever someone spams you with their latest life drama. Thankfully, Apple Intelligence’s notification management perks don’t stop there. As of iOS 18.1, users can toggle a new Reduce Interruptions Focus mode that aims to increase productivity. Reduce Interruptions works by analyzing push notification content. When the AI detects a sense of urgency in an alert, it notifies you. Otherwise, it delivers them quietly. Like other Focus modes, you can allow apps and contacts you want to alert you regardless of how critical their topics are. Apple intelligence can scan your notifications and only let the most important ones through.Foundry Beyond Reduce Interruptions, Apple Intelligence also introduces a relevant toggle that optionally applies this AI filter to any of your existing Focus modes. Before installing iOS 18.1, I’d always hesitate to enable Do Not Disturb mode while working in case I missed out on an important alert. While I have always let notifications marked as time-sensitive come through, the categorization isn’t always accurate. Some “time-sensitive” alerts can wait and vice versa. The AI filter addresses this shortcoming by scanning each alert individually and evaluating its priority based on its content—not binary indicators set by app developers. As a result, I now keep Reduce Interruptions enabled at all times during work hours. This has significantly boosted my productivity, as random alerts no longer distract me. The same contact could use the same app to send me a meme and later ask a serious question, and, for the first time in iOS’ history, the system can distinguish between the two messages and only deliver the latter’s notification. It’s a game-changer. Beyond notification summaries and Reduce Interruptions, Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.1 also includes some exclusive, in-app perks for Mail and Messages users. If you accidentally dismiss the relevant notifications before reading their summary, Mail, and Messages will display similar summaries for each thread in the apps themselves. To help users maximize their productivity, Apple Intelligence also suggests relevant replies in these apps. Expectedly, smart replies in Messages are generally shorter and less formal than those in Mail, and you can always rely on Writing Tools (another Apple Intelligence feature) to rephrase a suggested response if it doesn’t match your expectations. Apple Intelligence has powerful new options for reducing notifications and keeping your focus on what matters.Foundry The ostrich effect Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.1 fixes the iPhone’s notification problem by pretending it doesn’t exist. Instead of overhauling the device’s notification management, the system can now rely on AI to deliver irrelevant alerts quietly while offering summaries that capture the gist of each notification stack. While this workaround won’t be ideal for some users, it certainly makes the issue more bearable. I’ve been actively relying on the AI notification features for a few weeks now, and they have significantly impacted my productivity and how I deal with everyday digital noise. After all, most alerts aren’t worth my immediate attention, and Apple Intelligence now intuitively scans them on my behalf so I can dedicate my time to more fruitful tasks.10:21 amiOS 18.1: How to Record and Transcribe Phone Calls
From business meetings to family memories, there are countless reasons to record a phone call, but until now, iPhone users have had to rely on third-party apps or complex workarounds. That changes on October 28 with the release of iOS 18.1, which introduces native call recording and transcription powered by Apple Intelligence. Apple's new Phone app feature not only records conversations but automatically creates searchable transcripts and AI-generated summaries, all while maintaining Apple's commitment to privacy and transparency. When you start recording, all participants automatically hear an announcement, ensuring everyone knows they're being recorded. A visible indicator also remains on screen throughout the call for as long as the recording continues. To further protect user privacy, all recordings are stored locally in the Notes app with end-to-end encryption, and the new Apple Intelligence-powered transcription happens entirely on your device, meaning conversations never leave your iPhone. Here's how to make your first phone call recording. Recording a Phone Call Start or answer a phone call. Tap the record button (the waveform icon) in the top-left corner of the call screen. An automated voice will notify all participants that recording has begun. The recording will automatically save to the Notes app when the call ends or when you stop the recording. Finding and Managing Phone Call Recordings Once saved, recordings appear in the Notes app as audio files with attached transcripts. Tap any recording to access a range of options: You can play back the audio, read the full transcript, view an AI-generated summary of the conversation, or share and delete recordings as needed. Legal Considerations While iOS 18.1 makes recording calls easier than ever, it's important to understand your legal obligations. Although Apple's automated announcement helps ensure transparency, you should familiarize yourself with local recording laws. Regardless, it's always best to get explicit verbal consent before the start of any recorded conversation. Phone call recording and transcription features will be available on compatible iPhone models when iOS 18.1 is released on Monday, October 28.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:19 amXcode previews cannot load online images when I connect to the VPN
WHY? Browser navigation work fine…. https://preview.redd.it/keawtf5qovwd1.png?width=3228&format=png&auto=webp&s=46f79e4ccf81852c325cd4ce9ade98f2ea11a44f submitted by /u/Inner-Somewhere-990 [link] [comments]09:00 amCloud Connector displaying 403 errors
Oct 25, 09:00 UTCResolved - Cloudflare was aware of, and solved an issue where customers using Cloud Connector were seeing 403 errors. Cloudflare's dashboard operations should not have been affected despite errors shown.09:00 amIowa begins accepting digital IDs in Apple’s Wallet app
If you live in the hawkeye state, this could come in handy. Iowa residents can now att their their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints, venues, and businesses. On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Transportation announced that residents could now add their state ID cards to their iPhones […] Source08:48 amiOS 18.2 will allow users to set default calling and messaging apps
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Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Holds up to 8 NVMe SSDs Up to 1GBps transfers over 10Gbe Easy open case with 10Gbps USB ports Beefy heat sinks and cables included Cons Non-fatal bugs in the operating system interface Our Verdict Leverage up to eight fast, reliable, shock-resistant, and increasingly affordable NVMe SSDs in TerraMaster’s fast, F8 SSD Plus network storage box. Almost as fast as local storage, it’s a good, albeit pricey fit for performance-hungry workgroups. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$800 While local storage (a drive connected via USB or Thunderbolt) is preferable for most heavy-duty tasks, if you want to share projects and data between workstations, especially those that are in disparate locations, then NAS, or Network Attached Storage, can be super handy. Typical consumer/prosumer NAS boxes (which are really just small servers capable of far more than simple storage), mount hard drives or SATA SSDs. But increasingly we’re seeing products such as the TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus reviewed here, which features eight PCIe M.2 slots for NVMe “gumstick” SSDs. Of course, ethernet can’t deliver all of the insane performance offered by NVMe SSDs, even the 10-gigabit variety (10Gbe) that the F8 SSD Plus offers. But there are distinct advantages over hard drives, especially in terms of seek time and random ops. This can be a huge advantage when multiple requests from multiple computers are being handled simultaneously. Did I mention far superior physical robustness? On with the review. The interior of the F8 SSD Plus shows four of the eight M.2 slots. There are four on the other side as well. TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus’s features The TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus is an 8-bay/slot NVMe NAS box with an 8-core Intel Core I3 CPU, 32-execution unit GPU (part of the CPU), 16GB of DRAM, and 10Gbe ethernet connectivity. Ports include said 10Gbe ethernet, three 10Gbps USB ports (two Type-A, one Type-C), and an HDMI port which is currently for diagnostics rather than direct video output. The three 10Gbps USB ports, 10Gbe port, HDMI port, AC jack, and thumb screw on the back of the F8 SSD Plus. The approximately 7-inch tall, by 2.25-inch wide, by 5.5-inch deep F8 SSD Plus enclosure opens via a single thumb screw and rests on rubber feet. It’s not particularly hefty, weighing only 1 pound, 10 ounces with eight SSDs installed. You can add just under 5 ounces of additional heft by employing the eight included heat sinks (nice touch TerraMaster). Whether you’ll really need heat sinks depends on how much traffic the fan-cooled box is subjected to, but they can’t hurt. Count ’em. Eight beefy heat sinks are provided with the F8 SSD Plus. They’ll help keep the SSDs cool under heavy load. Despite its vertical orientation, I didn’t find the F8 SSD Plus particularly unstable, i.e., easy to tip over. That said, you might want to lay it on its side if it’s located somewhere it might be knocked over. Of course, SSDs aren’t nearly as delicate as the hard drives that normally inhabit NAS boxes so a tumble likely wouldn’t be catastrophic. The F8 SSD Plus sports the entire gamut of NAS/server features such as security, user control, file sharing, media streaming, Bittorrent downloads, video surveillance, Docker and VM hosting. These all require installing applications from TerraMaster’s curated collection. There are numerous backup solutions available as well and the File Manager lets you add remote folders from various online storage services such as Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Amazon S3/S3-compatibles. Just one of the plethora of settings pages in the TOS 6.0 NAS operating system. While the features are there, TOS 6.0 isn’t quite as refined as the operating systems offered by the QNAP’s and Synology’s of the world. One disappointment was the lack of multi-tasking in TOS 6. For instance, I couldn’t run file manager or anything else while I was installing an app. There are eight cores guys…come on! Also, the program didn’t seem to register such things as a deleted storage pool, an added online destination, or a new volume immediately. I wound up rebooting each time to get these changes to register. The file manager app in TOS 6.0 In the end, I found TOS 6 attractive, decently intuitive, relatively easy to use, and stable. But it could use some fine-tuning (and multi-tasking), even if none of the issues are particularly deadly. TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus price The Plus version of the F8 SSD we tested costs a rather hefty $800, but there’s a plain version with “only” a 4-core CPU and 8GB of DRAM that comes in at $600. How much fewer cores will affect overall performance we can’t say without testing that version. But it’s likely that four cores will be fine for most single-, two-user, or home office scenarios. If you want to explore the more advanced server features of TOS 6.0 such as hosting virtual machines, running Docker, and home surveillance, then I recommend the extra performance of the Plus. TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus performance Using the F8 SSD Plus was a very sprightly experience, from the HTML (browser) interface to uploading and downloading files. I filled the F8 Plus with eight 2TB PCIe 4.0 (overkill) NVMe SSDs. Two were used for the operating system and system folder, while the other six were combined in RAID 0, then in RAID 1 using BTRFS as a file system (the FS in BTRFS). TerraMaster also offers its own advanced RAID configurations under the moniker TNAS, which offers redundancy, spares, and a host of other modern RAID features. The tests were run from a Mac Studio M1 Max via its 10Gbe connection, through two 10 Base-T to SPF+ transceivers on a QNAP QSW-308-1C un-managed switch to the F8 SSD Plus. You might see slightly higher performance with 10 Base-T on both ends. You might not. As noted, the ethernet connection is going to be a limiting factor, but the superior sequential and most especially, fantastic random performance of NVMe SSDs will pull every ounce out of it. As you can see below, Disk Speed Test managed over 1GBps reading, and well over 900MBps writing in RAID 0. The F8 SSD Plus reading and writing in striped RAID 0 under Disk Speed Test. Woohoo! AmorphousDiskMark wasn’t nearly as optimistic about the F8 Plus’s write speed, but actually rated it higher in read speed. This is normal for the benchmark with network locations, and much closer to what I see with real-world copies to the box. Note that Disk Speed Test uses a much smaller 5GB data set so you’ll get better performance with smaller writes. This is closer to the write speed i get when I merely wrote our 450GB file using Finder to the F8 SSD Plus. You don’t lose a whole lot of performance from the F8 SSD Plus when mirroring in RAID 1. But we’re not nearly as worried about NVMe SSD failure as we are about HDDs going belly up so we don’t consider RAID 0 verboten on this box. That said, you might keep one pair of SSDs mirrored and put your vital data there, while using the rest in faster striped RAID 0. The ideal setup will depend on your data set. The F8 SSD Plus in RAID 1 still wrote quickly in Disk Speed Test. AmorphousDiskMark also showed a dip in write speed with the F8 SSD Plus in RAID 1. As Disk Speed Test only writes 5GB, ADM may be closer to the mark. I also saw around 250MBps writing PCWorld’s 450GB file to the F8 SSD Plus in RAID 1. The F8 Plus in RAID 1 reads great, but writes slower than in RAID 0. Though it should be obvious, the F8 SSD Plus will only provide a major advantage over other NAS solutions when it’s used on a 10Gbe network by multiple users. I still love it on my home 2.5GBps (which I use to reduce heat generation and energy costs from 10Gbe) network, but 250MBps reading and writing is something I can get with modern hard drives or SATA SSDs. Some NAS boxes offer M.2 slot/NVMe SSDs for caching duties, which can provide near the F8 SSD Plus’s performance under light duty. The F8 SSD in RAID 0 over a 2.5GBps connection. Good, but no better than most NAS. Then again, having lived through the hard drive era, and having experienced at least a half dozen failures, including some data loss, I appreciate the relative peace of mind that modern NVMe SSDs provide. I haven’t had one go belly up in many years, and the failures I have experienced early on were due to controller lockups and the data was recoverable, albeit at hefty expense. In fact, I’m so sanguine about NVMe SSD reliability, that I wouldn’t hesitate to run the F8 SSD Plus in RAID 0 (while backing up the vital data regularly, of course!). I mentioned heat sinks, so I should mention that the fan in the F8 SSD Plus wasn’t extremely noisy, but it wasn’t as quiet as I might wish. Sitting near my dead-silent Mac Studio, I could hear it. I don’t particularly care, but if such things bug you, you are now informed. Note that buying the top-tier SSDs for the F8 SSD Plus is a waste of money ; ethernet limits you to well under the speed of even an ancient PCIe 3.0 SSD. Go for capacity, and save money with DRAM-less (Host Memory Buffer/HMB) types. 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