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- 42 mins agoSluggish performance for iOS simulator on M2 mac mini
Hey so I have an M2, 8gb ram, 512gb storage mac mini, I use it mainly for iOS development and as far as general macOS and Xcode performance goes it is fine, but any time I run the simulator for iOS it behaves weirdly.. The frame rate when running an app, even if simple 2D […]55 mins agoOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Apr 19, 14:19 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS Delivery Delays to Orange Network in Burkina Faso. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.1 hour ago9to5Mac Daily: April 19, 2024 – The Humane AI Pin reviews are in and they’re bad
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 Kolide by 1Password: The device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Watch the demo. more…1 hour agoUPDATE: Google Distributed Cloud Edge customers may experience failures with creation, update, and deletion of Local Control Plane clusters and Nodepool lifecycle operations. | Google CloudUPDATE: Google Distributed Cloud Edge customers may experience failures with creation, update, and deletion of Local Control Plane clusters and Nodepool lifecycle operations.
Incident began at 2024-04-19 12:39 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Google Distributed Cloud Edge customers may experience failures with creation, update, and deletion of Local Control Plane clusters and Nodepool lifecycle operations. Description: Mitigation work is currently underway by our engineering team. The mitigation is expected to complete by Friday, 2024-04-19 15:00 US/Pacific. We will provide more information by Friday, 2024-04-19 16:00 US/Pacific. Diagnosis: Existing clusters are unaffected, but they currently cannot be updated via the Edge Container API. Existing workloads should not be affected, and LCP clusters can still be interacted with via the Kubernetes API without any issues. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Google Distributed Cloud EdgeAffected locations: Hong Kong (asia-east2), Mumbai (asia-south1), São Paulo (southamerica-east1), Los Angeles (us-west2)08:42 pmHelp Decoding JSON into SwiftData. Most of it is good except this one piece! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHelp Decoding JSON into SwiftData. Most of it is good except this one piece!
Hello! For context, I'm still pretty fresh to SwiftUI/SwiftData. I am currently having the issue where I've gotten most of the JSON decoded properly however there is still a couple bits that aren't decoding correctly. Here is the relevant snippet of the JSON code: "stats": { "hp": 140, "attack": { "melee": 100, "ranged": 80 }, […]08:27 pmAnyone facing issues with delayed app review?
Our App review has been stuck since last 2 weeks. We have raised priority/support ticket. 1. How much time does your app review take on avg? 2. Can we do anything additional to expedite our review? Please help with your suggestions, thank you!! submitted by /u/Weak-Departure-4560 [link] [comments]08:04 pmiPhone 17 Plus said to sport display smaller than 6.7-inches
Apple's Phone 17 Plus will come with a smaller screen than the 6.7-inch display on the current-generation iPhone 15 Plus… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:45 pmApple Vision Pro used to assist doctor during shoulder arthroscopy surgery in Brazil
Since the launch of Apple Vision Pro, we’ve seen some examples of surgeons using the headset to assist them during procedures. Now an orthopedic doctor in Brazil has used a Vision Pro to successfully operate on a patient with a rotator cuff tear. more…07:03 pmTaffy Brodesser-Akner adapting ‘Long Island Compromise’ for Apple TV+
Taffy Brodesser-Akner, will re-team with Susannah Grant and Sarah Timberman to develop "Long Island Compromise" for Apple TV+ with… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:44 pmProvenance emulator coming to the App Store with support for PlayStation games
Apple surprised everyone earlier this month with a change to the App Store guidelines that now allows retro game console emulator apps for its platforms, including iOS and tvOS. Following the success of Delta, the developers behind Provenance have now confirmed that they will soon release it on the App Store, bringing PlayStation emulation to iPhone and iPad users. more…06:40 pmApple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 [U]
A year and a half after Apple launched its Studio Display, Samsung released a direct competitor with its ViewFinity S9 5K monitor. With many of the same features as Studio Display plus some beyond, it’s an interesting alternative. Follow along for how Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 stack up. more…06:38 pmHow we sold our first subscriptions so you can do the same
Hi everyone, A month and a half ago, we launched Monnelia, a free debt payoff planner with a premium plan. In the free version, you can do basically almost everything; the premium version is made for people who want to gain further insights about their debts or have special cases like debts with a weekly […]06:34 pmApple Watch Ultra 2 Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store in U.S.
Apple today began selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in September. As of writing, refurbished Ultra 2 models with the Blue, Orange, or White Ocean Band are available for $679, compared to $799 brand new. Like new Ultra 2 models sold directly by Apple in the U.S. currently, we expect that the Blood Oxygen app is deactivated on the refurbished models, due to a legal battle with medical technology company Masimo. Last year, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) banned Apple from importing and selling Apple Watch models with blood oxygen sensing after it ruled that the feature infringed on Masimo's patents. Apple is appealing the decision, and could re-enable the Blood Oxygen app with a watchOS update if it is overturned. Availability began in the U.K. and China earlier this week, and the Blood Oxygen app remains functional outside of the U.S. currently. There are no refurbished Apple Watch Series 9 models available on Apple's store in the U.S. yet.Related Roundup: Apple Watch Ultra 2Tag: Apple Refurbished ProductsBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:33 pmUPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Calendar. We will provide more information shortly. | Google AppsUPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Calendar. We will provide more information shortly.
Incident began at 2024-04-19 14:12 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Engineering team potentially identified the root cause and working on mitigation. The mitigation is expected to complete by Friday, 2024-04-19 12:15 US/Pacific. Affected products: Google Calendar06:33 pmUPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Chat. We will provide more information shortly. | Google AppsUPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Google Chat. We will provide more information shortly.
Incident began at 2024-04-19 14:12 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Engineering team potentially identified the root cause and working on mitigation. The mitigation is expected to complete by Friday, 2024-04-19 12:15 US/Pacific. Affected products: Google Chat06:28 pmMacBook Pro sales: Get $200 off M3 Pro or $250 off M3 Max
Get $250 off MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip or $200 off M3 Pro models at competing sites -- Amazon, B&H Photo and Best Buy. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:02 pmOne of macOS 15’s big new features might be a superpowered Calculator
Macworld Following a report that the Notes app will offer new math-based features, AppleInsider reports that the Calculator app will get a major overhaul in macOS 15. Apple is expected to debit macOS 15 at its Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 in June. The changes to the macOS Calculator include: A redesign that resembles the iOS Calculator app. While the macOS Calculator app has a similar layour and color scheme as the iOS Calculator, the iPhone app has circular buttons compared to square buttons on the Mac. An adjustable window size that replaces the current fixed size. You can choose between basic, scientific and programmer views in the menubar but the Mac Calculator app doesn’t support resizing by dragging the window corners. A history tape that displays past calculations, which would reportedly appear as a sidebar with the ability to toggle it through a button. More intuitive interface for unit conversions. Support for the new Math Notes feature in the macOS 15 Notes app. The Calculator app hasn’t gotten much (if any) attention from Apple. It got a facelift in macOS Yosemite, but its functionality hasn’t changed much, if at all. Users usually turn to third-party apps such as PCalc ($9.99) or Soulver ($34.95). Apple is expected to showcase AI features in macOS 15, and it looks like the Calculator app could be one area with AI-based upgrades. For more information about macOS 15, check out our macOS 15 superguide. MacOS06:02 pmApple in the running for NBA rights package
The NBA’s exclusive negotiating window with incumbent media partners Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will likely pass without a deal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmHomeKit Weekly: WELOVE releases the first Matter-enabled air purifier
Air purifiers are fantastic products to have in your home to ensure that your air is clean, and having them in HomeKit makes them even better. There are several on the market today, but WELOVE (part of the AiDot family) has just released the first Matter enabled Air Purifier so you can add it to the smart home platform of your choice. more…05:50 pmLearning with the iOS App Dev Tutorials?
Not sure when Apple first published these App Dev Tutorials, they feel pretty recent (at least the UIKit ones) but has anyone used them to learn iOS app development? Wonder how they compare to the other standard learning resources (Stanford, Paul Hudson, Ray Wenderlich) for iOS. submitted by /u/CapTyro [link] [comments]05:39 pmUPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Gmail. We will provide more information shortly. | Google AppsUPDATE: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Gmail. We will provide more information shortly.
Incident began at 2024-04-19 14:12 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)). We're investigating reports of an issue with Gmail. We will provide more information shortly. Google Workspace customers may experience "Contact Sharing" disabled. Affected products: Gmail05:30 pmLatest Xcode crash when changing bundle ID?
Is anyone able to change their bundle id in xcode? I change it, press enter, or click something else, and xcode immediately shuts down. The id doesn't get changed. Is there another way of doing it? submitted by /u/AttackingHobo [link] [comments]05:21 pmApple Pay NFC tech in iPhone will likely get opened up soon in the EU
The European Commission is set to approve Apple's opening up of Apple's NFC platform to third-party mobile wallets as soon as May, which could help save the iPhone maker from a $40 billion fine.NFC in the iPhone is chiefly used for Apple PayIn January, Apple agreed that it would open up its NFC hardware to any developer for the purposes of performing contactless payments. Months later, it appears that European antitrust regulators are close to determining if it's enough to get Apple out of legal trouble.The European Commission will allegedly be offering its approval of Apple's work in the near future. People familiar with the project speaking to Reuters say that the approval could happen as soon as May. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:20 pmApple Pulls WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Threads From App Store in China Following Order | MacRumorsApple Pulls WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Threads From App Store in China Following Order
Apple on late Thursday into Friday removed the popular messaging and social media apps WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Threads from its App Store in China at the request of the Chinese government, The Wall Street Journal reported. In a statement shared with several media outlets, Apple said China's national internet regulator ordered the removal of the apps from the App Store in the country due to unspecified "national security concerns." Apple said it is "obligated to follow the laws in the countries where we operate, even when we disagree." Apple has complied with similar App Store removal orders from the Chinese government in the past for apps related to VPNs, news, and more.Tags: App Store, ChinaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:18 pmXbox users can now redeem a 3-month free trial of Apple TV+
For a limited time, Microsoft is partnering with Apple to offer Xbox owners a free 3-month trial of Apple TV+, Apple’s video streaming service. To redeem the offer, simply open the TV app on your Xbox console. more…05:07 pmEU to approve Apple’s iPhone NFC chip policy changes, will allow competitors to Apple Pay | 9 to 5 MacEU to approve Apple’s iPhone NFC chip policy changes, will allow competitors to Apple Pay
The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of policy only applies to apps available inside the European Union, not worldwide. more…05:04 pmEuropean Regulators Will Soon Approve Apple's Plan to Open Up Tap-to-Pay to Banks and Payment Providers | MacRumorsEuropean Regulators Will Soon Approve Apple's Plan to Open Up Tap-to-Pay to Banks and Payment Providers
As part of the changes introduced in Europe in iOS 17.4, Apple gave third-party payment apps and banks direct access to the NFC chip, allowing for non-Apple Pay tap-to-pay payment options. The European Commission is set to approve Apple's plan to open up tap-and-go mobile payments "as soon as next month," according to Reuters. With NFC access, third-party banks and payment apps can offer contactless payments directly on the iPhone without having to use the Wallet app or Apple Pay. This feature is available in the European Economic Area, and it lets EU users set a default non-Apple wallet app and default contactless payment provider that activates at tap-to-pay terminals or when the iPhone's side button is pressed twice. The European Economic Area (EEA) is the only area where Apple has opened up NFC access, and developers in other countries cannot access the iPhone's NFC chip for tap-to-pay purposes. Customers will be able to use NFC-enabled apps from their banks and other payment providers with no involvement from Apple. Apple has long limited the NFC chip in the iPhone and other Apple devices to Apple Pay payments, which has prevented banks and other financial services from providing their customers with direct contactless payment solutions on the iPhone. Apple first announced plans to open NFC payment technology to third-party developers in Europe in January, and Apple made the change in order to address antitrust charges it was facing from the European Commission (EC). The EC has accused Apple of limiting competition by preventing rival mobile wallets from accessing the NFC chip, and Apple's decision to open it up will prevent fines and other penalties.Tags: European Union, European Commission, NFC, EuropeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:02 pmApple plans to spend more in Socialist Republic of Vietnam as it looks beyond China | Mac Daily NewsApple plans to spend more in Socialist Republic of Vietnam as it looks beyond China
As Apple and other global tech firms to look beyond China to secure their supply chains, cut costs, and open up new markets, Apple is… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:51 pmGood afternoon everyone I am in search for a front end designer/developer in SwiftUI | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingGood afternoon everyone I am in search for a front end designer/developer in SwiftUI
Hey everyone so I am building a dating app and need some front end UI components done. I have developed majority of the application but I need some UI screens re done. I have wireframes of the UI screens and I require another developer whose proficient in SwiftUI front end design. Basically building good looking […]04:47 pmHuawei’s next smartwatch looks like a blatant Apple Watch ripoff
Huawei this week revealed its super interesting new flagship smartphone, but around the corner still is the new “Watch Fit 3,” which does nothing to hide the fact that it’s a clear clone of the Apple Watch. more…04:31 pmThe MacRumors Show: AI Macs With M4 Chips
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest AI consumer technology and Apple's rumored plans to bring major AI-focused hardware enhancements to the Mac later this year. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos We talk through the response to Humane's AI Pin and its widely acknowledged deficiencies, such as its limited utility, subpar camera performance, and steep price point. We also take a look at the Rabbit R1, another AI device that prompts us to question the necessity of such hardware when similar functionalities could potentially be achieved with existing smartphones. Apple is rumored to introduce M4-series custom silicon chips starting this year, featuring more powerful Neural Engines with more cores to support AI processes. These chips are likely based on the advancements coming to the iPhone 16 lineup's A18 chip, hinting that iPhone-exclusive AI features could later come to the Mac. We also touch on the progress of AI tools in video editing software, including recent announcements from Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve which have introduced new AI-driven editing features like generative fill and object removal. Such features could see enhanced performance on next-generation Macs with AI-focused chips. The MacRumors Show is now on its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips going forward: 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 chat with Matthew Cassinelli, one of the minds behind Workflow, discuss Apple Shortcuts and potential improvements and AI features coming to the app in iOS 18. 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 Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Kevin Nether, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Luke Miani, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Jon Prosser, Sam Kohl, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:31 pmHow to find and delete duplicate files on Mac
Macworld If your Mac is starting to run slow the first thing to check is if you are running low on space. It’s generally advised that you should have 10% of your total space free on your Mac for the most optimum working. If you are down to your last few gigabytes then it’s time to do some housework and grab yourself some space back. Over time, a Mac is likely to accumulate a large collection of duplicate files that take up this valuable space so that’s a good place to start. However, finding and deleting them can be time-consuming if you do it one by one, so in this article, we show you quicker ways to cleanse your system of these delinquent doppelgängers. Why do I have duplicate files? In most cases these will be mistaken downloads (caused by clicking on a link twice), Mail and Messages attachments, a convoluted filing system, a bad habit of dragging things to your desktop, or a number of other possibilities. Unless you’re an unusually fastidious Mac user, duplicates are going to turn up one way or another. How to find duplicates using the Finder It is possible to locate duplicate files on your system by using the Smart Folders feature in the Finder. Start by opening the Finder app. Navigate to File > New Smart Folder in the menu. Click on the ‘+’ button in the upper-right corner. Now choose what you want to search by to locate the duplicate files, e.g. Kind = Image or Kind = Document. Now you can search for documents, photos, music, or several other files types. The key is how you sort the results. Ordering them by name should bring up any duplicates that are easy to spot. (If it’s not displayed in name order click on the drop-down menu to switch to List view). You can find duplicated files using the Finder. You can find duplicated files using the Finder.Foundry You can find duplicated files using the Finder.Foundry Foundry Just remember to check the date to see if it is a true duplicate – you don’t want to delete the wrong version of an important document, for example. (If you can’t see the date right click and choose Date Added, you can even add Date Last Opened to make sure you pick the right one to delete. Another way to check is to click on the document or image and press the space bar to get a preview. You can also check the location of the file you are thinking of deleting if you click to select the file and look at the bottom of the window. That might tell you if it’s the version you saved in the proper folder. Check the date added just in case it could be a different version. Check the date added just in case it could be a different version. Foundry Check the date added just in case it could be a different version. Foundry Foundry While this method will work, it’s far from ideal. One issue could be that you have given the same file different names and this method will not show that up. It’s also a time-consuming process and the time spent plowing through the long list of files could be better spent by visiting the App Store and buying software that will find and safely delete the duplicates for you instead. Best duplicate file finders for Mac There are a number of duplicate file finders on the Mac App Store which will automatically search your system and recommend file doubles that can be removed. Options include Nekony’s Duplicate File Finder, which offers a free version on the App Store, as well as paid upgrades. You could also try the Find Duplicates feature of Parallels Toolbox, which offers a functioning free trial for seven days, and we like Gemini 2 from MacPaw which has a three-day functioning trial. Read our reviews of Parallels Toolbox and Gemini 2. Most apps offer similar features, in that you ask the app to scan your hard drive, then are presented with a list of duplicates, accompanied by the original file so you know which ones are safe to delete. Usually you’ll have to move to a paid version for advanced features such as deleting duplicate folders, hidden files and similar functions. 1. Gemini 2 Price When Reviewed: From $19.95 for 1 Mac, annually Best Prices Today: $19.95 at MacPaw (annually) One of our favourite duplicate removal apps, and one with a good level of positive feedback from customers, is Gemini 2, which starts at £15.95 a year for one Mac. While the name might be more in keeping with a dystopian sci-fi novel, the app is a powerful tool for your Mac. Once you have granted permission to scan your folders Gemini 2 will go ahead and Scan for Duplicates. The scan of our 256GB drive (with about 150GB files) took about seven minutes. When the scan had finished it had turned up 12.63GB worth of duplicates. Gemini 2 selected 45.6MB files automatically – these were duplicated photos. We were able to automatically delete these by clicking on Smart Cleanup. However, there were still GBs of files left that were ripe for removal. It is possible to sort through the duplicates, choosing which version to keep. Click on Select More to go through all of the duplicates that Gemini has found. You can flick through these and choose the one you want to lose. It’s a bit of a drag that you have to do this manually, but it’s still easier, and more visual, than using the Finder. You can also choose to delete every instance of the file or photo if you really don’t need it. Since we were removing photos Gemini reminded us that we need to also remove the photos from Recently Deleted in Photos, alternatively, we could wait 30 days for them to be removed automatically. You can review what was trashed and ‘Put back’ any files you have second thoughts about (but this step needs to be taken before you delete the contents of your Recently Deleted folder.) Not only can Gemini find doubles of any files on your hard drive, but it also searches external drives and cloud storage services such as Google Drive and Dropbox. All this is accompanied by the ability to immediately replace any accidentally deleted files. Find out more about Gemini – and the firm’s other related apps, such as CleanMyMac X – on MacPaw’s website. 2. Duplicate File Finder Nektony’s Duplicate File Finder can scan your Home folder, or you can choose a particular folder or drag files in. There are two versions of the software – a free and a Pro version. The latter adds a few extra features, such as the ability to merge folders, and restore removed duplicates. The Pro version costs $134.99/£34.99 for one Mac and can be purchased from the Mac App Store. You’ll need to grant it permission to scan various folders and sections of your Mac. The software will then scan for duplicates with some fancy graphs representing the kind of files it has found. You can then click on the Cleanup Hints section to find some files to delete. At every step there is a detailed overlay showing you what to do. Just click on the x to remove it. In each case you can review the duplicate before deleting. As with Gemini you can remove the duplicates or you can remove all versions of the file or photo. The Review and Remove option does let you see a visual of where the duplicated file was located, which might be useful. You can also choose Auto Select to pick the duplicates for you – you can even refine the selection. You get to review these before they are removed. Duplicate File Finder creates a Duplicates album in Photos, which you will need to delete within the Photo app. You will also have to remove these from Recently Deleted. 3. Parallels Toolbox Price When Reviewed: $24.99 per year, free 7-day trial Best Prices Today: $24.99 at Parallels Parallels ToolBox has more than 50 useful tools that you can use to clear space and speed up your Mac and among these is an option that can search for and delete duplicate files. The Clean Drive tool can locate unnecessary files that are taking up space on your Mac and find duplicate files that you may no longer need. There are many other tools that you may find useful, take a look at our full review of Parallels Toolbox to see what else you get. Toolbox requires an annual subscription of $24.99/£20.99 (unless you get it as part of Parallels Desktop) but you can take advantage of the 7-day trial. Read our full Parallels Toolbox review More advice… For more decluttering tips, be sure to read our How to free up space on a Mac feature, and a separate article that explains how to empty the Trash on your Mac. We also have advice about how to remove duplicated music in iTunes (or the Music app). We also have this guide to ways to speed up a slow Mac and How to delete Other storage on the Mac, How to delete System on the Mac, and an article that explains How to delete cache on a Mac. Cleaning and Data Recovery Software, Mac, MacOS, Personal Software, Professional Software04:23 pmMacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 15 Pro From GRID Studio
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with GRID Studio to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 256GB iPhone 15 Pro. GRID Studio is a company dedicated to taking old, retired Apple devices and giving them new life in the form of art. To celebrate Earth Day, GRID Studio is hosting a special deal on one of its most popular products, offering the GRID 4 for just $99. The GRID 4 features a disassembled iPhone 4, with all of the components skillfully arranged to give a look back at Apple's history. The iPhone 4 is one of Apple's most notable designs, because it introduced the first major design update after the original iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS. It featured an all-new look with squared edges that felt decidedly modern at the time, and it is an aesthetic that Apple returned to starting with the iPhone 12. GRID's iPhone 4 piece includes the iPhone 4 internals, ranging from the logic board with Apple A4 chip and PowerVR GPU to the iconic Home button. Components are labeled and arranged in a logical way so you can tell what's what. GRID's art makes a great gift for any Apple enthusiast, and there are many other disassembled iPhone options ranging from the original iPhone to the iPhone X. In addition to the sale on the iPhone 4, GRID is discounting all of its products by 15 percent. GRID customers who spend over $30 this week can get a special Earth Day Eco Tee for just $9.99, with the shirt featuring a recycling logo made up of a ton of tiny Apple devices. We have one 256GB iPhone 15 Pro to give away to a MacRumors reader. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page. Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, UK residents who are 18 years or older, and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected. GRID Studio Giveaway The contest will run from today (April 19) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on April 26. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after April 26 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.Tag: GiveawayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:20 pmWhat’s on Apple TV+ this week: ‘Jane’ season 2 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 04/19/24: The second season of Jane, a kid’s show about animals, is now streaming. u003cbru003eMentioned 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+ Jane (season 2)Released: April 19, 2024 ArgylleReleased: April 12, 2024 FranklinReleased: April 12, 2024 SugarReleased: April 5, 2024 Girls StateReleased: April 5, 2024 Loot (season 2)Released: April 3, 2024 Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (season 2)Released: March 29, 2024 STEVE! (martin): A documentary in two piecesReleased: March 29, 2024 Palm RoyaleReleased: March 20, 2024 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: 3 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, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesAmazing StoriesMarch 6, 20201 season, 5 episodesAmber BrownJuly 29, 20221 season, 10 episodesBad SistersAugust 19, 20221 season, 10 episodesBecoming YouNovember 13, 20201 season, 6 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 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 episodesCriminal RecordJanuary 10, 20241 season, 8 episodesCurses!October 27, 20231 season, 10 episodesDear EdwardFebruary 3, 20231 season, 10 episodesDear…June 5, 20202 seasons, 20 episodesDefending JacobApril 24, 20208 episodesDickinsonNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 30 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, 20231 season, 8 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 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 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 episodesMessi Meets AmericaOctober 11, 20236 episodesMessi’s World Cup: Rise of a LegendFebruary 21, 20244 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 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, 20221 season, 8 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 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, 20231 season, 10 episodesSiloMay 5, 20231 season, 10 episodesSlow HorsesApril 1, 20223 seasons, 18 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 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 ConnMay 6, 20224 episodesThe Big Door PrizeMarch 29, 20231 season, 10 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 episodesTiny WorldOctober 2, 20202 seasons, 12 episodesTruth Be ToldDecember 6, 20193 seasons, 28 episodesTryingMay 1, 20203 seasons, 24 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 episodesWolfboy and the Everything FactorySeptember 24, 20212 seasons, 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, 2022FathomJune 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, 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 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, 2021WolfwalkersDecember 11, 2020 Apple TV04:15 pmPicture your purchases with new Best Buy Vision Pro app
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Macworld The 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro may be Apple’s fastest laptop, but other than a new color and a slightly faster chip, there isn’t much to get excited about. So when we see a fantastic deal on the M2 mode, we’re going to let you know: Official Apple reseller Expercom (via Amazon) is selling the 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM for $1,999, a savings of $500 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Compared to the M3 Pro model, you’re getting a slightly slower M2 Pro chip with a 12‑core CPU and 19‑core GP with this MacBook Pro—and that’s really it. Otherwise, the machines are identical, with the same excellent ProMotion display and ports as the M3 model (three Thunderbolt ports, an SD card reader, and HDMI 2.1), battery life, speakers, camera, and keyboard. The only other thing that’s new you won’t get is the new Space Black color, but we’re fond of space gray anyway. In our 4.5-star review of the 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro, we praised its performance and features and said “there isn’t a reason to wait any longer” to upgrade to Apple silicon. We also found that “your money will absolutely be well spent” even if you’re upgrading from an M1 Pro mode. And that’s at full price. So if you just want a fantastic laptop without worrying about having the newest one, go grab one and save $500 right now. Mac, MacBook04:10 pmDLR Delays Via Short Codes When Sending SMS To Multiple Networks In The US
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Comment You probably already saw this week’s announcement of AltStore PAL from Riley Testut and Shane Gill. I promised myself I wouldn’t write more about the DMA and associated fallout until I had something interesting to say, and I felt that for the first time with AltStore. Perceived value can vary wildly, and unfortunately, apps are often on the lower end of the perceived value scale. There’s the famous, and overused argument that people spend more on their morning coffee than they will on an app, but people think about those two purchases in entirely different ways. Similarly, subscribing to a Patreon feels different than purchasing on the App Store. Patreon gives people a feeling of supporting a human rather than a faceless corporation, and most people feel better about that. It certainly wouldn’t feel like Apple creates all the apps if payment was through Patreon rather than the standard App Store purchase sheet, and that’s what AltStore does for paid apps. The idea of integrating Patreon as the only source of payments in AltStore is very clever. It sidesteps many of the most thorny problems with running a storefront and even potentially lets people build a new type of app business. Many independent developers are already incredible at “being available” when customers email them, but what if you could make that part of what you’re selling? That’s what Patreon brings, and it creates opportunities to build an app business and a community at the same time. I really like the idea and it could turn out to be valuable. Even better, Riley and Shane come at this with years of experience doing exactly that. They have been building a community around Delta for years and have built it to almost 5,000 paid subscribers. That said, I have no idea if AltStore will work. After a promising start, Patreon growth seems to have stalled if you believe these (unverified) statistics, and there’s obviously the slice of a slice of a slice problem that comes with restricting an audience to EU residents… who know you can install alternate stores… who have installed an alternate store… who trust Patreon… and who want to subscribe to an app. It’s also refreshing to see AltStore launch without a plan to try to take a cut of every subscription being sold through it. Yes, the store itself requires a paid subscription, but in Riley’s (abbreviated) words: While Apple does waive the CTF for the first million installs of an app, this does not apply to app marketplaces themselves … and €1.50 is just enough to cover the CTF (+ payment processing) for our apps. I can’t let go of my feelings about alternative app stores and sideloading, but I can say that given the situation we are in, I’m really happy that AltStore exists. It’s also remarkable to watch Riley and Shane stick with something for ten years, through so many App Store rejections that they launched a custom side-loading App Store using developer certificates, to asking great questions at the EU DMA compliance workshop, to releasing AltStore and hitting the top of the charts in the App Store in the same week! Amazing! I can’t wait to see what happens from here. Dave Verwer Sponsored Link Join the FREE iOS Architect Crash Course If you're a mid/senior iOS developer looking to improve both your skills and salary level, join this free online crash course. It’s available only for a limited time, so get it now. essentialdeveloper.com News Launching Context Insights I first wrote about Context SDK almost a year ago, and I am still really excited about the idea, especially since they take privacy so seriously. They just launched Insights, a free product that lets you see what people are doing while using your app. You can’t act on the information, that requires the paid version, but you still might get some … insights … from it! 😂 For full disclosure, and as I mentioned last time I wrote about this Felix is a friend, so I am probably not entirely unbiased. I am genuinely excited about this product, though. krausefx.com Tools My favorite Xcode keyboard shortcuts to be more productive Every time I read a post on Xcode shortcuts, like this one from Natascha Fadeeva, I pick up at least one more shortcut in my day-to-day work. For me, this time it was ⌘+Y to disable all breakpoints. I‘ve been using ⌘+ for years to add/remove them, but you need to be on the correct line to toggle where this one works for all breakpoints everywhere. Which one was new to you? tanaschita.com Code Trigger value pattern in SwiftUI I hadn’t come across these new trigger view modifiers in the latest SwiftUI release until I read this article from Majid Jabrayilov. Useful initially for things like flashing scroll indicators or haptic feedback, but if you look past that, there are opportunities with this API that might not be obvious at first glance. swiftwithmajid.com SwiftUI Button Click-Through on macOS It’s good that Christian Tietze wrote up how to do this, but please read the first half of the post before implementing it. This technique should be used with extreme care or you risk upsetting a great many Mac users. 😬 christiantietze.de Deep Dive Into Macros What a well-written article on macros from Vera Dias. She starts with the basics, of course, but quickly moves into putting the theory to work with a great example that centres around cake frosting. I mean, is there a better way to learn about macros? 🍰 codingwithvera.com Prevent Mac App Store Rating Windows from Appearing in the Background I always wondered why this happened! Thanks so much to David Sorel for figuring it out and writing it up! furnacecreek.org Jobs Framework Developer @ PSPDFKit – Design API that will affect hundreds of apps, and create UI used by millions of users. Collaborate globally in a small team working on the leading document SDK for iOS, macOS and visionOS. Make the most of a flexible schedule, and attend annual retreats at exciting places around the world. – Remote (Anywhere) Senior iOS Engineer - Voloco @ Resonant Cavity – Voloco is the best mobile recording studio in the world! Small profitable company with an Engineering driven culture. We ship with minimal process and meetings. You’ll work closely with the founders, who still regularly commit code. – Remote (within US timezones) with some on-site work (United States in CA or MN) Don't forget to post all your open Swift and iOS/macOS/etc jobs to iOS Dev Jobs. It’s free for standard listings, or paid to also have your job featured here next week. And finally... What is radial stretching? No, it’s not something you should be doing at the gym, but part of the explanation of fisheye projection. This RSS feed is published on https://iosdevweekly.com/. You can also subscribe via email or Safari push notifications.03:29 pmPlayStation, GameCube, Wii, and SEGA Emulator for iPhone and Apple TV Coming to App Store | MacRumorsPlayStation, GameCube, Wii, and SEGA Emulator for iPhone and Apple TV Coming to App Store
The lead developer of the multi-emulator app Provenance has told iMore that his team is working towards releasing the app on the App Store, but he did not provide a timeframe. Provenance is a frontend for many existing emulators, and it would allow iPhone users to emulate games released for a wide variety of classic game consoles, including the original PlayStation, GameCube, Wii, SEGA Genesis, Atari 2600, and others. Apple has so far approved emulators on the App Store for older Nintendo consoles and the Commodore 64. For example, Riley Testut's popular Delta emulator is now in the App Store in many countries, and it can emulate games released for the Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Nintendo 64, and Nintendo DS. Provenance would bring the first Sony, SEGA, and Atari emulators to the App Store if approved. Provenance has been in development since 2016, and it can already be sideloaded on the iPhone and the Apple TV outside of the App Store. Apple updated its App Review Guidelines earlier this month to allow "retro game console emulator apps" on the App Store for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices. Earlier this week, Apple told us that emulators that can load games (ROMs) are permitted on the App Store, so long as the apps are emulating "retro console games" only. While a U.S. court ruled that emulators are legal, downloading copyrighted ROMs is typically against the law in the country. On its customer support website for the U.S., Nintendo says that downloading pirated copies of its games is illegal.Tags: App Store, EmulatorThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:28 pmThere are currently upload delays.
Apr 19, 11:26 EDTInvestigating - We are currently investigating the issue.03:28 pmPrivacy Manifest – Understanding the data ‘collection’
As I understand it, Apple wants us to specify the data we collect and why we collect it. But what is meant by 'collect' here? For example, I retrieve the current location from the user to display nearby restaurants using MapKit. I don't store this location data in UserDefaults or anywhere else; I just display […]03:20 pmApple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China [U: Signal and Telegram]
Update: Both Signal and Telegram have been removed at China’s insistence as well. Apple statement in story. Apple has removed two Meta apps from the App Store in China at the request of the Chinese government. Both WhatsApp and Threads have been made unavailable in the App Store, preventing new installs for the messaging and social apps. more…03:15 pmReview: BLUETTI's New SwapSolar Ecosystem Includes App-Enabled Portable Fridge and Power Station | MacRumorsReview: BLUETTI's New SwapSolar Ecosystem Includes App-Enabled Portable Fridge and Power Station
BLUETTI, a company known for its portable power stations and associated accessories, is currently running an Indiegogo campaign for its new SwapSolar ecosystem of app-enabled products. The launch products in the SwapSolar family include a high-capacity power station with removable hot-swappable batteries plus a multifunction portable cooler. Together, they can keep your perishables cool for up to six days while completely off the grid, or essentially indefinitely with occasional access to power. The crowdfunding campaign for the SwapSolar campaign is drawing to a close in just a few days with over $1.1 million pledged by backers, and I've been testing out both main products in the lineup to see how they work, including their app integration that lets you keep tabs on the accessories and make adjustments right from your iPhone. 3-in-1 Portable MultiCooler The highlight of the lineup is the unique 3-in-1 Portable MultiCooler, which can serve as a fridge, a freezer, and an ice maker. BLUETTI says it's the first portable fridge powered by high-density LFP batteries, which retain 80% of their original capacity even after 3,000 cycles. A single BLUETTI B70 battery can power the fridge for up to three days, but it can also run off a standard electrical outlet, a 12-volt socket such as those found in vehicles, or solar panels. The fridge compartment has a 40-liter/42-quart capacity with an additional 9-liter/9.5-quart ice maker compartment that can produce ice in just 15 minutes from an onboard water tank. The fridge itself features a rapid cool-down mode that can chill the compartment from 85º F (30ºC) to freezing in 15 minutes, and you can set the temperature to as low as –4º F (–20 ºC), so it will work as either a fridge or a freezer. In my testing, the unit was capable of holding temperature quite well both slightly above and below freezing. BLUETTI recommends keeping the fridge fairly full of items and minimizing the amount of time the lid is left open to help minimize temperature fluctuations, but even with only a few items in the fridge I only ever saw the temperature briefly rise by a degree or two following a quick opening of the lid. The ice maker is a neat functionality of the MultiCooler, allowing for on-demand generation of ice cubes in two size options for drinks or other needs. Simply fill the ice maker compartment with between 400 ml and 1 L of water, and start up the ice-making cycle. The unit does the rest automatically, passing water over a chilled metal grid to freeze it in sets of 24 cubes. I wouldn't call even the larger-sized cubes substantial by any means, but they can be made quickly and do the trick for keeping a drink cold. An initial cycle took about 25 minutes to produce a set of cubes, and two additional sets from the same batch of water took about 10 minutes each. You can set the ice maker to produce one set of cubes at a time, or it can run continuously for as long as its water supply holds up or until the ice basket fills up, spitting each batch of cubes into the basket as the cycle completes and immediately starting a new one. It is worth noting that running an ice-making cycle diverts the unit's power to that function, resulting in the fridge portion gradually warming up. I had the fridge compartment set at 35 ºF, and over the course of the approximately 50 minutes as I ran multiple ice-making cycles, the fridge temperature gradually rose to 44 ºF. It only took about 10 minutes to return to 35 ºF once I stopped making ice, and I didn't notice nearly that much effect on every test series, but it's definitely something to be aware of if you've got perishables in the fridge. BLUETTI recommends that you change out the water reservoir for the ice maker every 24 hours and fully clean the compartment every three days for hygienic reasons. The unit can run its own 20-minute self-cleaning cycle on the ice-making components, provided it has enough water and power to do so. In addition to its primary function as a fridge, the MultiCooler can also charge other devices, provided you have a battery installed in the unit. A 100-watt USB-C port and a 15-watt USB-A port are located on the side of the unit, making it easy to plug in a laptop, phone, or other device for recharging. The most notable physical aspect of the MultiCooler to me is its sheer size and weight. It's rather large at 28 inches (71 cm) by 16.5 inches (42 cm) by 18.7 inches (47.5 cm), so it'll definitely be easier if you've got an SUV, pickup, or van to haul it to wherever you're going. Large coolers are certainly common equipment for camping and picnicking, but it's worth noting that this MultiCooler will hold considerably less than a similarly sized basic cooler, considering the space taken up by the active cooling components and the ice maker. But even more than the size, it's the weight that limits the MultiCooler's portability, as it tips the scales at almost 53 pounds (24 kg) on its own. A battery weighs an additional 18.7 pounds (8.5 kg), so for on-the-go functionality you're looking at over 70 pounds (32 kg) before you've even put any food or ice-making water into it. Fortunately, the MultiCooler has convenient recessed handles built into the sides of the unit, but lifting it in and out of a vehicle can still be quite difficult for some people trying to do it by themselves. The removable battery and food baskets can help break the load up into a few pieces to get it out of your vehicle, but the main unit remains quite heavy on its own. However you manage to get it on the ground, a pair of wheels at one end and a padded folding handle at the other do make it easy to pull along behind you, provided the terrain isn't too rough. I found operation to be pleasantly quiet, with BLUETTI saying it remains under 30 dB in fridge mode and under 45 dB in ice-making mode. To my ear in the real world, it's nearly inaudible in refrigeration mode, and I only occasionally notice the cooling kick on and off depending on how close I am to the unit. It's definitely louder in ice-making mode, but even that is a relatively low-level fan-like hum that isn't very disruptive. AC180T Power Station What makes SwapSolar an ecosystem is the swappable batteries for running a variety of gadgets while away from other power options, and that's where BLUETTI's AC180T power station comes in. It's a high-capacity backup power station with two hot-swappable batteries that can either be used in the AC180T to power various gadgets via AC or USB or be removed to power other accessories like the MultiCooler. With the two B70 batteries included in the AC180T, the fridge can run for up to six days before the batteries need to be recharged. Removing the batteries is as simple as flipping open the top lid of the power station and pressing a small spring-loaded button on the top of the battery, which allows it to be lifted straight out. The power station seamlessly continues to function with the other battery remaining inside, while the removed battery can be transferred to the MultiCooler to provide power for that device. The AC180T is capable of handling sustained loads of up to 1,200 watts with a single battery installed or up to 1,800 watts with two batteries installed, and it can handle transient spikes of up to 2,700 watts to support devices with high startup power draw. With a total capacity of 1,433.6 watt-hours, BLUETTI notes it can recharge an iPhone over 120 times, but with four AC outlets and four USB ports (two USB-C and two USB-A), it can power an array of devices simultaneously. A large multicolor LCD screen gives you all of the information you need at a glance, including the current charge level of the power station's batteries, input and output power draw, estimated time remaining until full charge or depletion, and more. Dedicated physical buttons control whether power is flowing to the AC outlets, the DC USB ports, or both, with the screen also offering an array of other status icons. The AC180T barely flinched while recharging a MacBook Pro and an iPhone, as a power station this large is capable of much more. I was also able to run multiple lamps, an electric kettle, and a fan from it simultaneously, as long as I had both batteries installed. Trying to run my 1,500-watt electric kettle with only one battery installed tripped the protection system given the 1,200-watt limit with one battery, but it worked fine with two batteries installed. How long the available power will last is of course a direct function of how much load you're putting on the power station, but with over 1,400 Wh on board, there's plenty to go around for most items. Something like my electric kettle would quickly run through the power in under an hour of constant use, but it only needs to run for a few of minutes to produce a full pot of boiling water. Even with its high-capacity batteries, the AC180T can be recharged quickly, with AC wall power being the quickest method. BLUETTI says it can accept up to 1,440-watt input via AC, enough to fully recharge both batteries from empty in around 70 minutes. In my testing, I indeed saw power draw from the wall of over 1,000 watts, supporting rapid recharging of the system. In one portion of my testing, I ran through 50% of one battery in about 24 hours of use with the MultiCooler, so it wasn't quite on pace to meet the three-day target, although I ran quite a few ice-making cycles during that time and I'm sure that sapped a decent amount of power. The AC180T also supports up to 500-watt charging from solar panel accessories, which BLUETTI says can fully recharge the batteries in under three hours. And if you're out on the road, you can use a 12-volt car power socket, although that will require more like eight hours for a full charge. BLUETTI App Both the MultiCooler and the AC180T power station are supported by the BLUETTI app, which lets you control them from your phone or Bluetooth. As long as you're within Bluetooth range, you'll have access to a good amount of data on the status of each product, as well most of the same controls (and in some cases more) that are available directly on the products. The app isn't the cleanest one around, as it's somewhat cluttered with widgets and features many users may not be interested in. The main Home tab includes a weather widget (which I can't seem to get to display accurate information for my location), an ad for current deals on BLUETTI products, and then a series of icons for accessing various functions. Core functions such as accessing existing devices, adding new devices, and accessing user manuals are obviously important, but others like a calculator to estimate how big of a power station you might need to buy should really be tucked away someplace more out of the way. And that's just the Home tab. A second tab offers access to the community forums, which you can't access until you've created an account for posting and even then the homepage of the forum mostly features ads and announcements about BLUETTI products. The third tab of the app offers access to the BLUETTI store, while a fourth one is where you can access support options and provide product feedback. The final tab is where you manage your BLUETTI account information, set your app preferences, and manage your referrals and rewards. Overall, the app just feels too promotional and like it's trying to do too much. I just want quick access to my devices (you can pin one, but only one, to the app's Home screen), with the ability to dig into manuals and support options placed somewhere less prominent and other content like ads and community forums omitted from the app entirely. All of that said, I do find the app useful for monitoring my products, as it provides easy access to status and controls when I'm elsewhere in my house. You're of course limited to Bluetooth range, but it's good enough that I can check in on the MultiCooler and power station in my garage when I'm in a room on the second floor of my house. For the MultiCooler, you can see the current fridge temperature, adjust the set point, turn on ice making, set various ice-making options, start a self-cleaning cycle for the ice-making components, view power status, turn the entire unit on or off, and more. It really provides everything I need to see in a glanceable format with a relatively clean design. For the AC180T, the app offers a graphical overview of power flow, showing current input from solar or the grid and output via AC and DC connections. You can turn the AC receptacles and DC USB ports off via the app, view the status of the installed batteries, and apply firmware updates to the batteries. How to Buy The Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the SwapSolar system is wrapping up in just a few days, and there are a number of tiers of perks with various combinations of products included, some of which are already shipping to backers and some of which will be shipping soon. The main combo is priced at $1,719, a savings of 34% (over $900) compared to the regular retail price, and it includes the MultiCooler, a B70 battery to power it, and the AC180T power station with two additional B70 batteries installed. Other combinations starting at $569 for just the MultiCooler and $849 for just the AC180T power station and batteries are also available, ranging up to $2,099 for the full set plus a 200-watt solar panel. These are obviously some pricey packages, and there are certainly cheaper portable fridge options on the market, but BLUETTI's offerings include many more features and much more flexibility than most competing products. So for those looking for higher-end capabilities, BLUETTI's SwapSolar ecosystem may be an option worth looking at. The new SwapSolar system is just one of a number of products available under the BLUETTI brand, with the company primarily focused on portable power stations, home energy storage, and associated accessories. Note: BLUETTI provided MacRumors with the MultiCooler and AC180T for the purposes of this review. No other compensation was received. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with BLUETTI. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Tag: BluettiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:11 pmAre there any requirements for being an intern at Apple?
submitted by /u/CtrlAltElite24 [link] [comments]03:03 pmApple ramps up investment in clean energy and water around the world
Apple this week announced new progress to expand clean energy around the world and advance momentum toward Apple 2030, the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmGet Windows 10 for only $14, Windows 11 for $21 in huge Spring Sale at CdkeySales
With the CdkeySales Spring Sale extended, big deals keep blossoming on Microsoft Windows and Office into May! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:59 pmEnjoy $60 Off the Apple Watch SE 2 44mm
Waiting for a deal on an affordable Apple Watch? Wait no more- today, the Apple Watch SE 2 is down to just $219 from its original price of $280 on Amazon. The second generation Apple Watch SE comes with a ton of useful features for daily living, including a sleep tracker, health sensors, and its […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:56 pmApple Vision Pro Best Buy app now available
Retail giant Best Buy has launched a new app for customers. The new app, called ‘Envision’, allows users to browse through different products and see how they would appear in their room or house. Best Buy claims that the app can help consumers ‘plan their ultimate technology home setup’, with 3D models available and for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:54 pmApple Watch Ultra 2 appears in refurbished page in China
Apple has begun selling refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in China. China is the first to have the refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2, discounted by around 15% compared to the brand-new counterpart. As a refurbished model, Apple says that the device has undergone thorough inspection, cleaning, and testing before being resold to the public. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:53 pmUpcoming iPad Air to have a mini-LED screen
The new 12.9-inch variant of the iPad Air is said to have a mini-LED display as the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants. Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young claimed that the upcoming iPad Air will have the mini-LED while the smaller 10.9-inch variant will have a standard LCD screen. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:38 pmIncreased number of HTTP 503 errors on Verify V2 API
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Power go out? The Anker Solix C800 Plus allowed our reviewer to charge multiple devices and power various appliances. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:29 pmWant to do more with AirPods Pro 2? Try these 5 features
Apple delivered a solid update to its best wireless earbuds with the launch of . Apple has since turned it up to 11 with five more features added to gen-two AirPods Pro. more…02:28 pmBest Apple Deals of the Week: Get $60 Off Apple Watch SE, Plus Discounts on Anker and Jackery Accessories | MacRumorsBest Apple Deals of the Week: Get $60 Off Apple Watch SE, Plus Discounts on Anker and Jackery Accessories
This week's best Apple deals include low prices on AirPods and Apple Watch SE, as well as great deals on Anker, Jackery, and Samsung products. 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. AirPods Pro 2 What's the deal? Get $60 off AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and more audio deals Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $40 OFFAirPods 2 for $89.00 $60 OFFAirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) for $189.00 Amazon returned this week with a low price on the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, available for $189.00, down from $249.00. You can also get the AirPods 2 for $89.00 on Amazon, down from $129.00. Best Buy has even more deals on headphones and earbuds this week, including savings on JBL, Samsung, and Sony products. JBL Endurance Peak 3 Earbuds - $79.95, down from $99.99 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE - $89.99, down from $99.99 Sony WHCH720N Headphones - $129.99, down from $149.99 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro - $189.99, down from $229.99 Beats Studio Pro - $199.99, down from $349.99 Sony WF1000XM5 Earbuds - $279.99, down from $299.99 Sony WH1000XM4 Over-the-Ear Headphones - $279.99, down from $349.99 Apple Watch SE What's the deal? Get $60 off Apple Watch SE Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $60 OFFApple Watch SE (40mm GPS) for $189.00 $60 OFFApple Watch SE (44mm GPS) for $219.00 Amazon is taking $60 off the Apple Watch SE this week, including both GPS and cellular models. Prices start at just $189.00 for the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE and $219.00 for the 44mm GPS model. Anker and Jackery What's the deal? Save on Anker and Jackery accessories Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $25 OFF20,000 mAh Prime Power Bank with Smart Digital Display for $109.99 $40 OFFPortable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light for $109.99 $37 OFFAnker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube for $112.46 This week we tracked a sale on Amazon with discounts on both Anker and Jackery accessories. There is a wide array of products being discounted, so be sure to visit our original post to see everything, as well as the quick list below for some highlights. Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station - $99.99, down from $149.00 Solar Generator 300 Plus Portable Power Station - $449.00, down from $579.00 Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station - $1,199.00, down from $1,899.00 Expansion Battery Pack for 2000 Plus - $1,199.00 with on-page coupon, down from $1,599.00 Prime Power Bank 20,000 mAh with 100W Charging Base - $159.99 with on-page coupon, down from $184.99 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube - $112.46 with on-page coupon, down from $149.99 100W 3-Port USB-C Charger - $53.95, down from $74.99 Samsung What's the deal? Get up to $700 off Samsung monitors Where can I get it? Samsung Where can I find the original deal? Right here $700 OFF27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor for $899.99 $300 OFF27-inch Smart Monitor M8 for $399.99 Samsung's monitor sale continues this week, offering $700 off the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor ($899.99) and $300 off the 27-inch Smart Monitor M8 ($399.99). You can find even more deals on TVs, soundbars, smartphones, and tablets in our original post. Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:22 pmEU's antitrust head is ignoring Spotify's dominance and wants to punish Apple instead | AppleInsiderEU's antitrust head is ignoring Spotify's dominance and wants to punish Apple instead
Antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager still wants to favor the dominant music streaming service in the EU, and says that Apple must allow Spotify's latest iOS antisteering update immediately.The European Union suspects Big Tech firms are avoiding their responsibilities to the publcCentral to Spotify's iOS app is the addition of a link to its website, and details showing EU users the different pricing there. Previously not allowed by Apple, this is now permitted under EU regulations, but Spotify has been complaining that Apple is blocking the update.Speaking to CNBC the EU's Margrethe Vestager said her office was continuing to investigate Spotify's complaint that it is being prevented from reaching its audience. Spotify is currently the leading music streaming service in the world, while Apple Music is variously in fourth or fifth place. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:15 pmApple Watch Series X concept will make you want it now
A designer created several images of an Apple Watch Series X concept device that includes leaked/rumored features. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:13 pmiPhone 15 vs. iPhone 16: 15+ Rumored Upgrades Compared
After over a year of reports, there are now more than a dozen specific rumors about the features and improvements set to be offered by the two non-Pro iPhone 16 models later in 2024. All of the changes the iPhone 16 models are expected to feature compared to their direct forerunners are listed below, using information from a range of reliable sources that we have previously covered. We will update this article as more rumors emerge in the coming months. This guide focuses on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, but to learn about how we are expecting the iPhone 16 Pro to improve on the iPhone 15 Pro, see our other comparison article. Design The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to largely carry over the design of their predecessors, meaning that they will have the same dimensions. The most noticeable alteration that will denote the new models is said to be a vertical rear camera arrangement to facilitate spatial video capture, but the removal of the mute switch in favor of the Action button introduced on last year's Pro models and the introduction of an all-new "Capture" button will also be important changes. iPhone 15 iPhone 16 Diagonally arranged rear camera array Vertically arranged rear camera array to support spatial video capture Ring/Silent switch Action Button "Capture Button" to trigger photography and videography features iPhone 15: 171g weight iPhone 15 Plus: 201g weight iPhone 16: 173g weight (+1%) iPhone 16 Plus: 203g weight (+1%) Chip, Memory, and Connectivity The iPhone 16 models are rumored to benefit from a moderate improvement in processing power thanks to an all-new A18 chip with a more powerful Neural Engine to support exclusive generative AI capabilities. We are also expecting 33% more memory and Wi-Fi 6E support. iPhone 15 iPhone 16 A16 Bionic chip (TSMC's "N4P" enhanced 5nm process) A18 chip (TSMC's "N3E" enhanced 3nm process) 16-core Neural Engine Enhanced Neural Engine with "significantly" more cores to support new AI features 6GB memory 8GB memory (+33%) Wi-Fi 6 connectivity Wi-Fi 6E connectivity Batteries and Charging The iPhone 16 models could receive some major improvements in battery technology and charging, sporting denser batteries and faster charging capabilities. It is worth noting that the iPhone 16 Plus is rumored to feature a smaller battery than its predecessor, but it is not clear how this will affect actual battery life. iPhone 15 iPhone 16 Single-layer battery technology Stacked battery technology for increased energy density and prolonged lifespan iPhone 15: 3,349 mAh battery iPhone 15 Plus: 4,383 mAh battery iPhone 16: 3,561 mAh battery (+6%) iPhone 16 Plus: 4,006 mAh battery (-9%) Up to 27W wired charging Up to 40W wired charging (48% faster) 15W charging via MagSafe 20W charging via MagSafe (33% faster) Other Features and Changes The iPhone 16 models are likely to receive several camera enhancements, such as spatial video capture for the Apple Vision Pro. While many of Apple's devices are rumored to receive a series of new AI-based features via software updates later this year, the iPhone 16 models are expected to take these further with exclusive capabilities facilitated by a more powerful Neural Engine in the A18 chip and an upgraded microphone for voice commands. iPhone 15 iPhone 16 More efficient OLED display with brighter micro-lens technology Spatial video capture Upcoming support for new AI features in iOS 18 Upcoming support for new AI features in iOS 18, plus a suite of device-exclusive AI features Microphone Upgraded microphone with improved signal-to-noise ratio and water resistance, designed to support new AI features Available in Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow, and Black Available in Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow, Black, White, and Purple Release Date The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to launch in the fall. Apple usually hosts an event every September to unveil new iPhone models, with launch following just over a week later. For more information about the iPhone 16 models, see our comprehensive roundup. Will It Be Worth Upgrading? The iPhone 15 was a significant upgrade over 2023's iPhone 14, introducing a new design with a the Dynamic Island, a 48-megapixel camera, a USB-C port, and more. The iPhone 16's upgrades will likely not be as substantial as those offered by its predecessor. As a result, most iPhone 15 users will have little reason to upgrade, but some who would appreciate AI features, improved performance, spatial video capture, and a dedicated button for photography and videography features may find it worthwhile.Related Roundups: iPhone 15, iPhone 16Buyer's Guide: iPhone 15 (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:08 pmDoes anyone else use several ML Models within their App interacting with each other to form some sort of a pipeline ? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingDoes anyone else use several ML Models within their App interacting with each other to form some sort of a pipeline ?
submitted by /u/ewelumokeke [link] [comments]02:03 pmTaylor Swift’s 31-song double album hits Apple Music
Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session and, surprise, it’s a 31-song mega double album… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmApple Removes WhatsApp, Threads and Telegram From China App Store
China ordered Apple to remove some of the world's most popular chat messaging apps from its app store in the country, the latest example of censorship demands on the iPhone seller in the company's second-biggest market. WSJ: Meta's WhatsApp and Threads as well as messaging platforms Signal, Telegram and Line were taken off the Chinese App Store Friday [non-paywalled link]. Apple said it was told to remove certain apps because of national security concerns, without specifying which. "We are obligated to follow the laws in the countries where we operate, even when we disagree," an Apple spokesperson said in a statement. These messaging apps, which allow users to exchange messages and share files individually and in big groups, combined have more than three billion users globally. They can only be accessed in China through virtual private networks that take users outside China's Great Firewall, but are still commonly used. Beijing has often viewed such platforms with caution, concerned that these apps could be used by its citizens to spread negative content and organize demonstrations or social movements. Much of the news China censors at home often makes it beyond the Great Firewall through such channels. Read more of this story at Slashdot.01:54 pmLimited supply: Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro is $200 off
Apple resellers are competing for your business with a $200 price cut on the current 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip, 18GB RAM and 512GB of storage.At press time, Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Photo, Amazon and Adorama all have the standard M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch marked down to $1,799, a discount of $200 off retail. At Adorama specifically, the offer requires the use of exclusive promo code APINSIDER — with the code also knocking $50 off optional AppleCare.Buy for $1,799This particular spec features Apple's M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU. It also comes equipped with 18GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage, making it a popular configuration for many Apple users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider01:54 pmTeam not showing up in Xcode
I am woking on a project for a client and they have an individual apple developer account. They added me to their team as an admin sometime back but the team is still not showing up in Xcode. Only my personal team is visible. Is this because it's an Individual account? Any way to fix […]01:53 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Caitlin Clark, Spotify features, and Dumb comparisons
It is a big week for women's basketball as college star Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. As incredible as her college career was, some fans are outraged at her salary. Dave and I dig into how much she's getting paid and why. My iPhone doesn't connect to my new truck using CarPlay, so I can't use Maps or Apple Music. This forced me into getting a subscription to Spotify and it has some really cool features. We are all looking (cautiously) forward to AI, but some of the new products are really bad. We take a look at one of them. Follow this podcast Show Notes: Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. Some fans are outraged at her salary Spotify features Dumb comparison of the week Great Phil Schiller quote about Steve Jobs The AI Device Revolution Isn’t Going to Kill the Smartphone The Ai Pin Shows and movies we're watching Masters of the Air, Apple TV+ Garry Shandling’s show & The Larry Sanders Show01:30 pmGet 100GB of cloud storage, just $25 for life
Enhance your storage for life with 100GB of Amaryllo Cloud storage, now just $24.97. Don't miss this cloud storage deal. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:29 pmDownloading Apple’s SF Symbols
Is there some way to download Apples SF symbols onto your Mac because I'm thinking of using them on my résumé submitted by /u/CtrlAltElite24 [link] [comments]01:25 pmmacOS 15 Rumored to Feature Revamped Calculator App
Apple will debut a major revamp of the Calculator app in macOS 15 later this year, according to AppleInsider. The overhauled version of the Calculator app for Mac will reportedly feature: An enhanced unit conversion system located in the main user interface, including for currency conversion with up-to-date exchange rates. "Math Notes" to allow the Notes app to communicate with the Calculator app in mathematical notation, also coming to iOS 18. A history tape in the sidebar to show previous calculations, likely accessible via a dedicated button on the top left, which also provides options to toggle between all three calculator views: Basic, scientific, and programmer. Adjustable window size across all three calculator views, with buttons that enlarge and change shape as needed. The redesigned app will apparently offer a new design inspired by its iPhone counterpart in iOS 18, featuring rounded buttons. macOS 15 is almost certain to be previewed alongside iOS 18 and Apple's other major software updates at WWDC on June 10, followed by official release in the fall.Tag: AppleInsiderThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:16 pmMSP (Minneapolis) on 2024-04-19
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The number of Netflix subscribers increased by 9.3M last quarter, to hit 270M globally – way higher than analysts had expected. However, the company says that it won’t (normally) reveal subscriber numbers in future … more…01:02 pmSurprising report claims the iPhone 17 Plus will have a smaller screen
Macworld Since the first iPhone launched with a 3.5-inch screen back in 2007, Apple has followed a path of slow but steady increase, from the 4-inch iPhone 5 in 2012 to the 6.7-inch 15 Pro Max last year. But one reliable analyst has predicted that next year, one iPhone’s screen will get smaller. Ross Young, an analyst who specializes in the displays supply chain and has an enviable track record, this week released a report (via 9to5Mac) in which he makes the startling claim that the iPhone 17 Plus will have a smaller screen than the 15 Plus (which is 6.7 inches) and 16 Plus (which is expected to be the same). He doesn’t name a specific measurement but says the 17 Plus will “sit in between” the smaller handsets–the 17 and 17 Pro–and the 17 Pro Max. Oddly enough, before we get to that point, Apple is expected to increase the screen sizes of two models later this year. Whereas the 15-series handsets line up like this: 15: 6.1 inches 15 Plus: 6.7 inches 15 Pro: 6.1 inches 15 Pro Max: 6.7 inches The 16-series handsets are expected to see size increases on the two Pro models: 16: 6.1 inches 16 Plus: 6.7 inches 16 Pro: 6.3 inches 16 Pro Max: 6.9 inches Assuming the rest of the line holds steady, that means the 17 Plus will have a screen somewhere between 6.3 and 6.7 inches. This seems like an odd regression, but makes a certain sense. Apple has in recent years shown itself to be very keen on pushing customers toward the more expensive models, and this would give the top-end 17 Pro Max yet another advantage over the cheaper 17 Plus. But it would be the first time an iPhone display got smaller after an update, even if we’re only talking about a couple of tenths of an inch. We only believe this rumor because Young generally is very reliable on display rumors. But even so, this is all a long way off. There’s still roughly five months to go until Apple launches the iPhone 16, and plans can change. Watch this space for more developments. iPhone01:01 pmApple pulls Threads, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal from App Store in China after CCP order | Mac Daily NewsApple pulls Threads, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal from App Store in China after CCP order
Apple said on Friday it had removed Meta Platforms' Threads and WhatsApp apps from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:48 pmBest wired headphones for iPhone and iPad
Macworld Now that the iPhone’s port is USB-C there is a whole new world of wired headphones available for iPhones. If you have one of the iPhone 15 generation handsets, or a recently purchased iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad mini or iPad 10th-genertion then at the base of your device is a UBC-C port, rather than Apple’s Lightning port. This is good news if you are on the hunt for a pair of headphones with a wired connection because you now don’t need an adaptor to use USB-C headphones. There are a number of benefits to using USB-C headphones. Wired connections (generally) deliver better audio quality because the audio doesn’t need to be compressed as much as with wireless, so near-lossless audio can be possible. However, you should still expect expensive, high-quality wireless headphones to sound better than a pair of cheap USB-C headphones. You can only get true lossless playback with a wired connection. The only issue really is that most of the streamers compress the music, so even if your headphones are capable of producing high-quality audio the audio files may not be high quality. Other benefits of USB-C headphones include faster charging and the ability to play audio and charge at the same time. They get their power from the device so you don’t have to charge them up separately and you don’t need to worry about them running flat (unless your iPhone or iPad does). However, you won’t be able to charge your iPhone at the same time (unless you charge wirelessly). Some headphones have a DAC onboard that converts the signal to digital and can enable high-res playback. Not all DAC are equal though. Other benefits include the fact that the headphones are connected by a cable so you are less likely to lose one. There are disadvantages though. Some people prefer wireless though because you can get cable noise from when the cable rubs on your clothing. Another thing is that wired headphones don’t tend to offer active noise cancellation. If you do want to use wireless headphones with your iPhone we have a separate story, and you may also like our comparison of the AirPods Max vs other over-ear headphones. Headphones that have USB-C should work with Macs that have USB-C too – although most Macs do still have a standard 3.5mm headphone socket that will work with conventional headphones. One thing to remember is that some headphones use a USB-C connector for charging – but may not allow you to play audio via a USB-C cable, so check on that before buying any new headphones. Older iPhones and the standard 10.2in iPad feature a Lightning port. There are a small number of manufacturers that still make headphones with a Lightning connector, which are specifically designed for use with the iPhone. However, now that the European Union has forced Apple to move to USB-C for charging iPhones, it’s unlikely that there will be many Lightning-powered headphones available in the future. There’s one other option as well. You can still use traditional headphones that have a standard 3.5mm audio connector with an iPhone or iPad – although you will need a suitable adaptor or cable that has a 3.5mm connector for the headphones and a Lightning or USB-C connector for your Apple devices. Apple sells 3.5mm headphone jack adaptors with both Lightning connectors for $9/£9 and USB-C for $9/£9. Other companies sell adaptors too – most notably Belkin, with its Rockstar or Connect Lightning to 3.5mm adaptors ($39.99 at Amazon US or £29 at Amazon UK), which provide multiple ports and connectors so that you can charge your iPhone or iPad and listen to music at the same time. We look at even more adapter options here: Best Lightning headphone adapters for iPhone. Updated April 2024 to add Sennheiser Accentum Plus and JLab Studio Pro. Best Lightning and USB-C headphones 1. Sennheiser Accentum Pros Good value for money Impressive battery life Wired and wireless modes Cons No carrying case No USB-C cable Price When Reviewed: $179.95 Best Prices Today: $169.95 at Amazon$179.95 at B&H$179.95 at Sennheiser Connectivity: Wireless or USB-C Sennheiser is well-known for high-end headphones such as its Momentum 3 Wireless, but it recently released a much more affordable model called the Accentum. Priced at just £159.99/$179.95, the Accentum’s strong sound quality and impressive battery life make it a great alternative to more expensive rivals such as the Beats Studio Pro (or the wildly overpriced AirPods Max). Available in black or white, the Accentum is a lightweight and comfortable set of over-ear headphones, weighing 222g and providing thickly padded earpieces and headband for long listening sessions. The lightweight plastic design could, perhaps, be a little sturdier, but the Accentum should still be tough enough to cope with a few bumps in a backpack when you’re out and about (although one sign of cost-cutting is that there’s no carrying case included). The Accentum provides Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless audio, with support for the AAC codec for Apple devices and aptX HD for the Android side of the fence. There’s also a USB-C connector on the right-hand earpiece, which can be used both for charging and for wired audio connections when required – although, oddly, the cable in the box is USB-C-to-USB-A, so you’ll need to provide your own USB-C cable or adaptor for Macs or iPads that only have USB-C. Sound quality is very good in both modes. The Accentum digs deep for the slinky bass riff on Leonard Cohen’s You Want It Darker, and really catches the gritty rumble in Cohen’s deeper-than-deep voice. It’s not just about the bass though, and the Accentum is still able to pull out the sharp tap of the snare drum and lends a silky smoothness to the synagogue choir on backing vocals. The noise-cancellation features are something of a mixed bag, though. The Accentum deals very effectively with low-frequency sounds, such as the rumble of an aircraft engine, but it’s less successful at blocking out voices and higher frequencies. And, somewhat strangely, you don’t have the option of turning noise-cancellation completely off – you can only switch between full noise-cancellation or the ‘transparent’ mode that lets in some background noise when you need to hear what’s going on around you. However, the real clincher for many people will be the Accentum’s 50-hour battery life, which is great for a headphone in this price range and leaves most of its rivals trailing in its wake. 2. 1More Penta Driver P50 Pros Great value for money Excellent sound quality Good set of accessories Cons No Bluetooth or noise-cancellation Cables can be a little fiddly Passive noise-isolation only Price When Reviewed: $169.99 Best Prices Today: $169.99 at 1More$169.99 at Amazon Connectivity: USB-C or 3.5mm 1More has been long been a champion of wired earbuds, and was one of the few companies to continue producing models with a Lightning interface long after most of its rivals had switched to Bluetooth instead. Its latest earbuds, called the Penta Driver P50, are actually a bit of a throwback, as they go back to using a traditional 3.5mm analogue connector, and even have in-line controls for Pause/Play and adjusting volume too. However, 1More also includes a USB-C adaptor as well, so you can use the P50 with Macs, iPads and iPhones that have USB-C (you can use them with Lightning devices too, although you’ll need to buy your own Lightning adaptor). The wired earpieces are designed to hook back over your ears, which helps to keep them safely in place even when you’re jogging or exercising. There are no less than five sets of silicon eartips in different sizes, and even three sets of foam eartips too (which I much prefer for a firm fit and blocking out background noise), along with handy little carrying pouch too. Priced at $169.99/£169.99, the P50 is great value for money. Designed very much for demanding audiophiles, the earbuds manage to squeeze five separate driver units into each earpiece – compared to just one for most earbuds in this price range – and have Hi-Res Audio certification so that they can handle the highest quality audio formats available on Apple Music and other streaming services. And, as you might expect, the penta-driver design sounds great. It launches into the 2018 reissue of Sweet’s glam classic, Ballroom Blitz with a crisp, firm thud on the drums. There’s a warm, smooth tone to Brian Connolly’s lead vocal, but the P50 catches the camp flourish in Steve Priest’s piercing falsetto as he declares – “and she thinks she’s the passionate one!”. The chopping guitar between verses is sharp and gritty, and then the P50 swoops lower for the catchy bass-and-drum break in the middle eight. Some people might prefer wired headphones with a larger over-ear design and extra features such as noise-cancellation, but if you just want a lightweight and affordable set of earbuds that provide high-quality sound when you’re traveling then the P50 is hard to beat. 3. Sennheiser Accentum Plus Pros Very good sound quality 50 hour battery USB-C and 3.5mm audio connectors Cons AptX not supported by Apple devices Can’t turn ANC completely off Price When Reviewed: $229.95 Best Prices Today: $224.99 at Amazon$229.95 at Sennheiser$229.99 at Best Buy Connectivity: Wireless, USB-C and 3.5mm (cables included). Sennheiser continues to shake up its headphone range and, following the launch of its competitively priced Accentum last year, it has now added a slightly more expensive option called the Accentum Plus, priced at $229.95/£199.99. The external design of the Accentum Plus hasn’t changed much, and the original Accentum is still available for $179.95/£159.99, so you should make sure that you choose the right model when buying. Available in black or white, the Accentum Plus has the same lightweight design, with thickly padded headband and earpieces, and it only weighs 227g, so it’s light enough to wear for long periods at home or when you’re traveling. The extra cost of the Accentum Plus means that you get a sturdy carrying case as well, and the impressive 50-hour battery life makes it a particularly good option for long journeys. And while the external design of the Accentum Plus hasn’t changed much, it does include a number of new features hidden away on the inside. A new processor chip provides improved noise-cancellation features, which we definitely found more effective than those of the original Accentum, and strong enough to challenge more expensive rivals such as the Beats Studio Pro. Strangely, there’s no simple On/Off control for the noise-cancellation features, but the Sennheiser app provides a slider control so that you can adjust the level of noise-cancellation, or set it to ‘transparent’ mode if you need to hear what’s going on around you. Bluetooth support has also been updated – it still supports AAC for Apple devices, but now adds aptX Adaptive too (which I like to use with Apple Music on my iPad, along with Sennheiser’s handy little BTD 600 aptX adaptor). There are improvements to the wired features too. Along with the existing USB-C port – which is used for charging and digital audio – there’s a new 3.5mm connector for good old-fashioned analog audio, or for use with a high-quality DAC (digital-to-analog-converter), and USB-C and 3.5mm cables are included in the box too. The Accentum Plus seems to have a more atmospheric sound as well, creating an eerie rumbling quality for the electronic effects on You Should See Me In A Crown by Billie Eilish, and a powerful pulsing effect for the deep bass that kicks off the chorus. The bass isn’t exaggerated, though, and the Accentum Plus also manages to pick out lighter details very clearly, such as the rapid ticking percussion that gives the track its nervous, manic energy. 4. Apple EarPods Pros Feature a Lightning port Trendy Decent sound at a low price Cons No silicon tips Not ideal is you need a firm fit Price When Reviewed: $19 Best Prices Today: $17.98 at Amazon$17.98 at B&H$19 at Adorama Connectivity: USB-C, Lightning, or 3.5mm models available Apple stopped including the EarPods with new iPhones years ago – which was annoying for iPhone owners, but great for headphone manufacturers who could step in with their own alternatives. But the Internet says that the cool kids are wearing wired headphones again these days – it’s a retro thing, apparently – and the EarPods are still available for people who prefer a simple and affordable set of wired earbuds. There are actually three versions available, each costing just $19/£19, with either a USB-C connector, a Lightning connector or a standard 3.5mm audio connector for older iPhones or iPad models that still have ye olde headphone connector. That 3.5mm connector will work with other audio devices too and, of course, a wired connection means that you don’t have to worry about the battery running down in the middle of a long journey. The design of the EarPods was updated a few years ago, with a more oval-shaped earpiece that is designed to rest more easily inside the ear. However, they still have the same one-size-fits-all design of the original EarPods, with no option to use silicon tips in different sizes, so they’re probably not the best choice for people who need a good, firm fit for working out or jogging around the park. You’re not going to get Hi-Fi quality headphones at this price, but the wired connection avoids the compromises caused by the limited bandwidth of Bluetooth, so the EarPods still provide respectable sound quality. The bass sounds nice and firm, and our only complaint is that higher frequencies can sound a little thin at times. 5. Belkin SoundForm Pros Features a Lightning port Tangle-free cable Great sound for low price Cons No carry case Sound quality is dependent on good fit Price When Reviewed: $24.99 Best Prices Today: $24.99 at Belkin$29.99 at B&H$32.10 at Amazon Connectivity: Lightning or USB-C options Lightning headphones are normally pretty expensive since manufacturers have to make a special version of their standard headphones that uses the Apple-only connector just for iPhone owners. However, Belkin surprised us by releasing its SoundForm Headphones With Lightning Connector, priced at $39.99/£29.99. There is also a USB-C version of the SoundForm headphones for $/£14.99. Despite their low price, the SoundForm headphones – which used to be called Rockstar, but have been rebranded – are sturdily built, with a chunky, flat cable that reduces tangles when you shove them into your pocket. The inline controls are fairly basic – just a little microphone for voice calls, a couple of buttons for volume adjustment, and a Play/Pause button that controls music and phone calls. And, at this price, there’s not a lot in the way of added extras either – there’s no carrying case, and just three sizes of silicon ear-tips, although that should be enough to provide a good, comfortable fit for most people. Belkin also says the headphones are water-resistant – although it doesn’t quote an IP rating – so they should be a good, affordable option for jogging around the park or working out at the gym. Sound quality is a pleasant surprise too, given the low price. The SoundForm delivered the multi-layered bombast of Bohemian Rhapsody with clarity and detail. Smaller, less expensive earbuds such as these often suffer from weak bass, but the SoundForm also managed to dig down to the deep, sinister electronic bass on Prime Evil by The Orb. Our only concern is that the sound quality is very dependent on getting a good, firm fit inside your ears, but as long as the ear-tips provided by Belkin fit you properly then the SoundForm is the best set of budget-priced Lightning headphones we’ve seen so far. Belkin also makes some handy and affordable Lightning adaptors, which let you use existing 3.5mm headphones with a recent iPhone, or even connect an iPhone to a car music system. There is also a USB-C version of Belkin’s SoundForm headphones. See: Belkin in-Ear USB-C Headphones w/Mic Control, USB-C Earbuds, $29.99 on Amazon.com. 6. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Pros Hi-Fi sound quality Luxurious design Bluetooth with AAC, aptX USB-C and 3.5mm wired connections Cons Expensive A little heavy (320g) Price When Reviewed: $699.00 Best Prices Today: $613.36 at Amazon$699 at B&H$699 at Best Buy Connectivity: Wireless, USB-C, 3.5mm Hi-Fi specialists Bowers & Wilkins have been using USB-C to provide lossless and high-res audio with their PX range of headphones since 2017. It’s a little pricey – at $699/£599 it’s even more expensive than the AirPods Max – but the design and sound quality are impeccable. Available in black or tan, the padded headband and earpieces feel absolutely luxurious (although the leather covering might not suit everyone). The adjustable cast-aluminum armatures look very smart and are sturdy enough to cope with life on the road when you’re traveling, and there’s a hard-shell carrying case included as well. The 40mm drivers support Bluetooth with support for both Apple’s AAC and aptX Adaptive for Android users. As mentioned, there’s a USB-C interface for wired connections and lossless audio, and a 3.5mm adaptor is included for good old-fashioned analog audio as well. The sound quality is as good as you’d expect from a company with B&W’s hi-fi heritage. There’s an icy clarity to the steel guitar on You Can’t Trust Violence by Low, and the band’s harmonies are smooth as silk, even as they repeat the chilling chorus of “no, you can’t trust violence…”. There’s a nice bass sound too, bouncing along with a firm, infectious rhythm on Bad Guy by Billie Eilish, and contrasting well with the sharp, precise finger snaps that set the pace and drive the track forward. The noise-cancellation features work very well too, and with 30 hours of battery life when using Bluetooth and noise-cancellation the Px8 is a great option for frequent fliers or commuting on a train. The luxurious design and sound quality of the Px8 are worth every penny, but if you’re on a tight budget then you can still find the previous Px7 S2 model available online with a recent price cut to £299, which makes it a real bargain 7. Moshi Avanti C Pros USB-C option High-quality sound Variety of colours Cons Fairly expensive Price When Reviewed: $259.95 Best Prices Today: $259.95 at Moshi Connectivity: Wireless, USB-C, Lightning or 3.5mm models available Moshi’s Avanti on-ear headphones are fairly pricey, at around $259/£220. The Moshi Avanti C come with USB-C, but Moshi also makes a second model, called the Avanti LT, that includes both a detachable Lightning cable for older Apple devices and a conventional 3.5mm cable that provides compatibility with a wider range of smartphones and other audio devices. The headphones themselves are smartly designed, and available in a variety of different colors. The on-ear design means that they’re quite compact, and the earpieces fold inwards so that you can easily slip them into the carrying case that’s provided for when you’re traveling. They sound great too, thanks to a frequency range of 15Hz – 22kHz. That allows them to provide a really nice, firm bass on dance tracks such as Prime Evil by The Orb, while also reaching right up to the glass-cutting falsetto of Roger Taylor on Queen’s Lap Of The Gods. High-quality sound, portable design and useful accessories ensure that the Avanti LT headphones can really earn their keep both at home and when you’re traveling – and, unlike most Lightning headphones, you can use them with non-Apple devices too. An alternative from Moshi you might be interested in is the Moshi Mythro Lightning In-Ear Headphones, which are $99.99 from Walmart. There’s also the Moshi Avanti C On-Ear USB Type-C Headphones, which are $259.95 from Amazon. 8. Master & Dynamic MW75 Pros Excellent sound quality Classy design Noise cancellation features Cons Pricey Snug over-ear fitting Price When Reviewed: $599 Best Prices Today: $599 at Amazon$599 at Master & Dynamic Connectivity: Wireless, USB-C, 3.5mm and 6.3mm adaptors Master & Dynamic has a reputation for impressive craftsmanship and sound quality of headphones and the MW75 are no exception. Priced at $599/£539, and available in a variety of colors, the MW75 oozes quality, constructed out of lightweight aluminum and tempered glass, and with a padded headband and earpieces wrapped in soft leather (although, of course, the choice of leather may not be to everyone’s taste). The earpieces are relatively small for an ‘over-ear’ headphone, though, and some people might find the fit a bit snug. The little control buttons on the earpieces are also rather small as well. It’s got a classy design on the inside too, with 40mm drivers that are constructed out of Beryllium – a very rigid material used in many high-end Hi-Fi systems in order to reduce vibration and distortion that might affect the sound quality. The MW75 supports Bluetooth with both AAC for Apple devices and aptX Adaptive for Android, and there’s a USB-C port for wired connections with support for lossless and high-res audio formats up to 24-bit/96KHz. There’s also a USB-A adaptor included for older computers, a 3.5mm adaptor for analog input, and a 6.3mm adaptor for use with high-end hi-fi equipment. Travelers will also appreciate the smart, fabric-covered hard-shell carrying case and airline adaptor, as well as healthy battery life that lasts for 28 hours when using Bluetooth and noise-cancellation together (or 32 hours without noise-cancellation). The noise-cancellation features are very effective and, like most headphones these days, the MW75 includes an ambient mode that lets in some of the background noise when required. However, there’s also an additional ‘voice’ mode that helps to pick out people’s voices if you’re in an office or perhaps waiting for a flight announcement in an airport. But, as always, the sound quality is key, and the MW75 provides excellent clarity and detail right across the spectrum. It provides a deep, ominous rumble for the electronic bass on Max Richter’s Shadow Journal, but it doesn’t allow the bass to overwhelm the piercing clarity of the violin, or the gentle ambient sound-cloud of electronic loops that swirl lightly through the air. 9. Austrian Audio Hi-X25BT Pros Includes USB-C-to-3.5m, USB-C and USB-A cables Great sound quality 30 hour battery life Cons Not great as Bluetooth headphones Wireless mode doesn't support AAC Price When Reviewed: £179 Best Prices Today: $179 at Austrian Audio Connectivity: Wireless or USB-C Austrian Audio is a well-known name in Hi-Fi circles, making high-end headphones and microphones for musicians and audiophiles. However, it also makes some more affordable headphones, such as the Hi-X25BT, which provides impressive sound quality for a very affordable $179/£135. As the name suggests, the Hi-X25BT does include Bluetooth to provide a wireless option when required, with an impressive 30 hours of battery life in Bluetooth mode. It’s not at its best with Bluetooth, though, as it doesn’t support either Apple’s AAC or AptX for Android, relying on the more basic SBC codec for wireless audio. The emphasis, therefore, is more on using the Hi-X25BT as a set of wired headphones via its USB-C connector. Austrian includes two cables with the headphones, with a USB-C-to-3.5mm connector that provides standard analogue audio, or a straightforward USB-C cable that provides digital audio from an iPad, Mac or other devices that have USB-C. There’s also a USB-A adaptor included too, and I had no trouble using the Hi-X25BT with both USB-A and 3.5mm connections on my ageing office iMac. I also found a Lightning audio adaptor from Belkin in my desk draw, which allowed me to use the Hi-X25BT with a Lightning connection on my iPhone as well – although, of course, this isn’t included with the headphones, so you’d need to provide your own adaptor for an iPhone. And, as you’d expect from a company with Austrian’s Hi-Fi background, the sound quality is great, thanks to 40mm drivers with impressive 12Hz – 24KHz frequency response. The cymbal crash that starts Blondie’s Rapture rings out crisp and clear, with a loose relaxed feel on the jangling rhythm guitar. The song’s bouncing bass line works a treat too, and never gets lost in the mix as can sometimes happen with less precise headphones. 10. JLab Studio Pro ANC Pros Low price Lightweight, comfortable fit 3.5mm adaptor included Cons No app Modest noise-cancellation No support for AAC Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: $79.99 at Best Buy$99.99 at JLabNot Available at Lenovo Connectivity: Wireless, USB-C, USB-C-to-3.5mm adapterincluded Active noise-cancellation (ANC) is a common feature on many headphones and earbuds these days, but it still tends to push the price up a bit, with most noise-canceling headphones costing at least $150/£150, while some of the better models can cost twice that price. In contrast, JLabs’ Studio Pro ANC provides a basic level of noise cancellation for just $99.99/£99.99. The Studio Pro is neatly designed, with hinged earpieces that fold flat when you’re traveling, with a padded fabric carrying pouch also included. The earpieces and headband are padded with foam, and the Studio Pro only weighs 222g, so it’s light enough to wear all day when you’re out and about. Battery life is good too, quoted at a maximum of 45 hours, or 43 hours when using noise-cancellation. The low price does involve some compromises though – most notably on the Bluetooth side of the fence, as the Studio Pro only supports the basic SBC codec, with no support for either AAC or aptX. There isn’t even an app to go with it, so you have to experiment with the button controls on the right-hand earpiece to figure out how to select the different noise-cancellation modes or select one of the EQ presets. This means that sound quality when using Bluetooth is relatively modest – it’s clear enough but sounds a little distant and lacks immediacy. But, of course, our focus here is on wired headphones, and the USB-C port on the Studio Pro can be used for both charging and to provide a wired connection (with a USB-C to 3.5mm adaptor also included). Switching to a wired connection on my MacBook Pro improved the sound quality quite noticeably. The Studio Pro might not win any awards, but there’s a smooth, warm tone to Madonna’s voice on Frozen, and a delicate touch to the electronic effects that float through the air. There’s also a nice contrast between the slow swaying rhythm of the strings and the sharp, dramatic percussion that ricochets from side to side across the headphones. I’m pleased to find that the noise-cancellation features work in both Bluetooth and wired modes, but the Studio Pro only provides modest noise-cancellation and, in particular, it tends to let through quite a lot of higher-frequency sounds. 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Senator Elizabeth Warren has posted a call for Apple's "stranglehold monopoly" on the smartphone market to be broken up, despite the iPhone peaking at only half the US population.Senator WarrenFollowing her siding with Beeper as it broke iMessage security and used Apple's servers without payment, Senator Warren has now attacked the iPhone's existence. Claiming that Apple uses "dirty tricks" in not providing iPhone features to people without iPhones, Senator Warren also explicitly blames the company for ruining relationships."That's right, non-iPhone users everywhere are being excluded from group texts, from sports teams chats to birthday chats to vacation plan chats," she says. "And who's to blame here? Apple." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:30 amThe Humane AI Pin has no future as long as the Apple Watch exists
Macworld Negative criticism is fun, as Anton Ego so wisely observed. And I had a lot of fun this week watching Marques Brownlee’s polite demolition of the Humane AI pin, which he described as “the worst product I’ve ever reviewed.” Not just a solution in search of a problem, but a future in search of a present. Humane’s product, a chunky AI-powered pin that sits on your lapel and operates by voice and gesture rather than possessing any kind of screen, is riddled with problems. Some of these feel like temporary issues that will be ironed out in version 2.0, such as battery life, mild overheating, and slow query response times. Others are more fundamental: will a projector interface coupled with gesture controls ever match a touchscreen for ease of use, particularly among older demographics (or indeed anyone outside the early adopter bubble)? Maybe this is what computing will one day become, but right now there’s little appeal to a wearable AI that replaces your phone. This did make me think, however, of ways in which the concept could work. The problem is that Humane has tried to remake the computing experience from the ground up. This means you have to persuade customers to learn a new interface and control system and leave behind all the comforts and benefits of the technology they’re used to; namely the smartphone, which the world has revolved around for the last decade and a half. Instead of doing that with a watch-sized badge, why not use a watch-sized… watch? The Humane AI Pin is probably going to be one of the world’s forgotten gadgets—but the concept doesn’t need to be. The Humane AI Pin is probably going to be one of the world’s forgotten gadgets—but the concept doesn’t need to be.Humane The Humane AI Pin is probably going to be one of the world’s forgotten gadgets—but the concept doesn’t need to be.Humane Humane When it launched, the Apple Watch shared some of Humane’s novelty issues, but it’s been around for almost a decade now and the world largely understands the concept and operation of a touchscreen smartwatch. What’s more, in terms of general life niche rather than interface specifics the Apple Watch took the place of a product roughly 200 years old: the muscle memory to pull up a sleeve and glance at a little face is ingrained in us almost from birth, and potential customers won’t be put off by the idea of looking weird… which I’m convinced, by the way, is far more of a factor in consumer spending than anyone admits. None of that applies to an odd-looking gadget on your chest with a camera pointing in people’s faces. That’s going to attract all the wrong kinds of attention. The Apple Watch isn’t currently sold as an AI device in the same way as the Humane pin, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely dumb. Using Siri, I just asked my Series 9 for the height of the Eiffel Tower, and got an accurate answer and a picture. I asked it when the next Manchester United game would take place and got, well, a wrong answer. (A postponement seems to be the cause of the confusion.) But that level of inconsistency is pretty much where the Humane AI pin is at, too, and shows that the Apple Watch is already an AI device, it’s just not a super reliable one. Fortunately, it’s likely to get a lot better at AI in the near future: where iOS leads, watchOS generally follows. Many of the tech advances that Apple is preparing to announce at WWDC this year will benefit its product ecosystem as a whole, with millions of us desperately hoping that Siri is about to get smarter on the Mac, HomePod and Apple Watch as well as on the iPhone. And any tasks that are dealt with via Apple’s cloud servers should benefit from the company’s wider AI advances. The Apple Watch already does some AI stuff—but watchOS 11 could take it to the next level. The Apple Watch already does some AI stuff—but watchOS 11 could take it to the next level.Jim Martin / Foundry The Apple Watch already does some AI stuff—but watchOS 11 could take it to the next level.Jim Martin / Foundry Jim Martin / Foundry Mind you, while we’re talking about the cloud, Apple is showing promising signs of recognising that on-device processing has its advantages. While the Humane AI pin tackles almost all queries by contacting the company’s servers, which means a delay and potential breakdown if there’s a connection issue at either end, this year’s iPhones will take responsibility for processing many operations themselves. Again, we don’t know if or when the Apple Watch will follow suit, but the chances are good that Apple will, in time, apply the same principles across its product portfolio. The Apple Watch has a more discreet form factor than the Humane pin, a more familiar control system, a screen you can actually read things on, and a far better battery life, while its AI capabilities aren’t far behind at the moment and are likely to leap forward in the near future thanks to its maker’s greater developmental resources and current focus on AI. But the real ‘secret sauce’ that the champ has over the newcomer is its integration with the iPhone. With admirable but foolhardy ambition, Humane is setting out to create a standalone device that will replace smartphones and has consequently made the decision not to connect to them. That means your AI pin (which currently has no third-party apps at all) has no access to the text messages sent to your phone’s number, your calendar, your smart home devices, your Uber, Spotify, and Amazon accounts, or any number of other key data sources that the smartphone naturally and intuitively gathers together in one place. The Apple Watch, by contrast, is plugged into all of that stuff. It’s not difficult to imagine, a few years down the line, the Apple Watch finding a new niche for itself as a portable AI companion. This is already the lowest-friction of all Apple’s products: when I need to set a timer I instinctively do so on my watch rather than my phone because it doesn’t need taking out of a pocket – it’s already there. If Siri gets better and regains our confidence, which admittedly is a big if, then all the other ingredients are in place. Whereas the Humane AI pin doesn’t seem to have any future at all. Apple Watch10:15 amIHG announces that more than 60 U.S. properties will feature AirPlay-compatible TVs in the rooms | PowerPageIHG announces that more than 60 U.S. properties will feature AirPlay-compatible TVs in the rooms
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has been posting an account of his last few meetings with officials, users, and students from his Singapore visit.Tim Cook in Singapore (Source: Apple)Tim Cook began the week in Vietnam, then spent Wednesday in Indonesia, and rounded out the week with two last days in Singapore. While Apple does not release Cook's schedule, it appears that his tour has concluded, and he's posted a last few photos and videos from it.Cook's last evening in Singapore consisted of his visiting the Apple Marina Bay Sands store. Musician Benjamin Kheng was performing a concert there. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:13 amApple Time Machine review
Macworld At a glance ProsReliable, easy to set up, and good at working behind the scenes to create backup archivesEasy to migrate Time Machine data over to new Macs as neededGood level of encryption-based security for backup dataConsAlmost exclusively local backups rather than cloud-based backupsLimited backup scheduling optionsRestore interface can be confusingOur VerdictTime Machine remains an outstanding solution for local backups on your Mac, but backups require an external drive, no cloud backups here. Best Prices Today: Apple Time Machine Retailer Price $0 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket We all understand the importance of backing up a Mac, despite so much of our life being stored in the cloud. If anything happens to your Mac and you need to recover your data then you will be glad to have a backup. Regularly backing up a Mac is one of the easiest things you can do thanks to the included Time Machine software, but many still don’t do so. In our review of Time Machine we will explain just how easy it is to back up a Mac with Time Machine and why you should. We look at other Mac backup options separately, many of which offer more than Time Machine, but aren’t free like Time Machine. We also explain How to back up a Mac and How to use Time Machine and how to restore from a Time Machine backup elsewhere. What does Time Machine do Since its introduction way back in 2007 with Mac OS X 10.5 (“Leopard”), Apple’s Time Machine backup utility has been among the best tools for local (and sometimes NAS-based) backups. The software functions on the idea of creating a full-sized initial backup of every file on your Mac, and then making incremental backups throughout the day as long as your Mac is attached to a designated Time Machine external backup drive, filled a niche, and made local, automated backups easy enough to be a background task. A routine backup with Apple’s Time Machine backup software in macOS Sonoma A routine backup with Apple’s Time Machine backup software in macOS SonomaFoundry A routine backup with Apple’s Time Machine backup software in macOS SonomaFoundry Foundry Time Machine has gotten progressively better with each new version of macOS, and it’s both simplicity and reliability that make it worth your attention. Just boot up your Mac, connect an external USB or Thunderbolt hard drive or SSD, to your Mac, and your version of macOS will ask if you’d like to use the external drive as a Time Machine backup drive, pairing it to that Mac while allowing the drive to be disconnected and used as an external drive for other computers. It’s the first backup that always takes the longest given that every file on your Mac is being rolled into the Time Machine backup, but it gets quicker from there, as only recently used files are copied over in subsequent backups. Setting Time Machine’s backup schedule on a manual, hourly, weekly, or monthly. Setting Time Machine’s backup schedule on a manual, hourly, weekly, or monthly.Foundry Setting Time Machine’s backup schedule on a manual, hourly, weekly, or monthly.Foundry Foundry One of the most interesting and useful elements of Time Machine has always been its Restore function, which allows you to open the Time Machine, scroll through past backups, locate the files you’re looking for, and restore them to a location of your choice. This comes in handy if you’ve accidentally deleted some files, remember you saw them a week ago, and dig back to recover the most recent version. Alternatively, you may have made changes to a file and then realized that you need to go back to an earlier version, Time Machine can help with that too. This, when paired with the macOS Migration Assistant utility, makes it easy to restore certain file types. Migration Assistant makes porting data and user profiles from an old Mac to a new one simple. It’s easy to add multiple/redundant backup drives as well. Just add a new external drive and Time Machine will ask if you’d like this to become a Time Machine backup drive for your Mac as well. For users importing a Time Machine backup to a new Mac, Time Machine inherits previous backups well and rolls these over to the new Mac with ease, which is always appreciated. For the security-minded, Time Machine offers good, if not extensive, features. It’s easy to designate a password with which to encrypt your Time Machine backups, and while you’re up a creek without a paddle should you forget the password, this can help keep someone from snagging your Time Machine backup drive and having easy access to its files. Other small touches, such as the macOS reminding you how many days have passed since your last Time Machine backup, prove helpful, and nudge you in the direction of always having your backup drive connected to your Mac, as it won’t do much good just sitting on a shelf somewhere. What Time Machine doesn’t do For all its strengths, there are still some weaknesses within Time Machine to consider. Except for the Time Capsule routers of yesteryear and certain NAS drives that support the Time Machine protocol, Time Machine is geared towards local backups. Local backups are always an ideal solution, but the online automated backup market has grown considerably over the past several years, and services such as iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and others have seen impressive growth as a result. It’s always best to have both a local and secure off-site copy of your data, and Time Machine is more geared towards the external hard drive on your desk, which can be lost, damaged, or stolen. A lack of specification in terms of choosing which files to include or exclude when backing data up means that you’ll wind up storing every file on your Mac. This isn’t a bad thing, but it can occupy more space on your Time Machine backup drive, where some users might prefer a more elegant approach that’s suited to the data they want to back up and nothing more. This, along with no specific backup scheduling feature behind setting it to back up on a manual, hourly, weekly, or monthly basis, can be a bit grating to users who want more control over the process. This isn’t a terrible approach, but there’s something to be said for a predictable schedule (i.e., overnight when you’re sleeping), and Apple has kept Time Machine’s options simple without offering this choice to its user base. Should you use Time Machine? Despite its foibles, Time Machine remains an outstanding solution for local backups on your Mac. Yes, you’ll need to keep an external hard drive connected to your Mac for it to work consistently, and this isn’t as convenient as an automated cloud-based system automatically tossing your backup files online throughout the day, and yes, an external hard drive can be lost, damaged, or fail with little to no warning, but there’s still an excellent level of protection that’s been built into the operating system. If you haven’t set up a Time Machine backup, this is worth looking into, snagging a good external hard drive, and taking a few minutes to set yourself up for the future. You may be thinking that the important files you work on daily are stored in the cloud, but beware that there will inevitably be things that are only on your Mac along with all your settings, software and anything pre-cloud that you don’t want to lose. Time Machine is a simple system to avoid the worst case scenario. 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