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- 15 mins agoDeals: save up to $450 on Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud & more
This week's top software sales offer discounts of up to $450 off standalone licenses and subscriptions for popular tools, including Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and more.Save up to $450 on software this week. Continue Reading on AppleInsider17 mins agoRumors: Calculator app coming to the iPad this year, new Mac app in the works, more
In addition to new artificial intelligence features, Apple’s next round of OS updates will reportedly offer some big new features for the … calculator app. Multiple rumors over the last week say that Apple is planning to make the Calculator app more powerful, add math features to Apple Notes, and bring the Calculator app to the iPad for the first time. more…29 mins agoGet Up to $105 Off Apple's M3 iMacs on Amazon, Starting at $1,199
Amazon is back with a big sale on the newest 24-inch M3 iMac, including both 256GB and 512GB models. This time around, the deals do not require any sort of coupon in order to see the final discounted price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 8-core GPU/256GB M3 iMac, this model is available for $1,199.00 in two colors, down from $1,299.00. Amazon also has the 10-core GPU/256GB M3 iMac on sale for $1,409.00, down from $1,499.00. This one is available in four colors. Note: You won't see the deal price until checkout. $100 OFFM3 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,199.00 $90 OFFM3 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,409.00 $105 OFFM3 iMac (10-core/512GB) for $1,594.00 Lastly, the 10-core GPU/512GB M3 iMac has hit $1,594.00 in three colors, down from $1,699.00. All of Amazon's deals today are solid second-best prices on the M3 iMac, and right now many of the computers can be delivered as soon as this Friday, April 26 if you have a Prime membership. Apple launched the M3 iMac back in October 2023, bringing significant speed and efficiency improvements with the upgrade from the M1 to the M3 chip. Otherwise, there are no major design changes to the newest iMac model. Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums30 mins agoApple ships the third visionOS 1.2 developer beta
Developers equipped with the Apple Vision Pro can now try out the third developer build of visionOS 1.2.visionOSThe third build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the second, which arrived on April 16. The first appeared on April 2.The new build is build number 21O5570d, replacing the second beta, build number 21O5565d. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums33 mins agoApple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanes
Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has reduced its orders for Apple Vision Pro parts and assemblies, with the cut in shipments said to indicate lower demand for Apple's headset than previously thought.Apple Vision ProThe launch of the Apple Vision Pro in the United States was a success, with shipment estimates in February being far better than Apple's original estimate. However, months later, it seems Apple is preparing for considerably lower consumer demand as it moves into international sales.According to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Tuesday, Apple has cut its shipment orders for the Apple Vision Pro in 2024 down to between 400,000 and 450,000 units. This is said to be far below the market consensus for shipments at 700,000 to 800,000 units. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums35 mins agoNew iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming soon – what to expect
Apple is holding a special event on May 7 that will most likely focus on new models of the iPad Air and iPad Pro. Here's what to expect from the "Let Loose" event.iPads are expected at Apple's next eventApple has not made a meaningful update to the iPad lineup since October 2022, with the exception of an Apple Pencil update in November 2023. That's a very long time for an entire product category to go without updates, especially for the iPad lineup.On April 23, Apple revealed it will be holding a special event on May 7, which the company subtitled as "Let loose." It also directly hinted as to what the event will be about, with a series of stylized Apple logos incorporating a hand using an Apple Pencil. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums35 mins agoThe Anker 100W USB-C 3-Port GaN Charger is $21 Off
You can never have too much chargers in the house or office for your daily tech. This time, a multi-purpose GaN charger is available at a fraction of the price- the Anker 100W 3-Port USB-C Charger is down to just $53.95 from its original price of $75 on Amazon. Anker is a household name when […] The post appeared first on iLounge.36 mins agoApple rolls out the third developer beta round for testing
Apple's third round of developer betas for the current generation has arrived, including iOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5.iOS 17Developers participating in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds from the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas through through the Settings app. Public beta versions usually arrive shortly after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website.The third betas for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 arrive after the second, which were distributed on April 16. The first beta versions surfaced on April 2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums37 mins agoApple releases third beta for iOS 17.5 and more
The iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the third developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5. more…39 mins agoNew Trying season 4 trailer shows comedy cast ‘older not wiser’
If you like the British comedy series "Trying" on Apple TV+, don't miss the season 4 trailer the streamer dropped Tuesday. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)40 mins agoApple Seeds Third Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.5 to Developers
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to developers, with the software coming a week after Apple released the second beta. Registered developers can opt-in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Note that an Apple ID associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta. We don't yet know what might be included in macOS Sonoma 14.5, and no new features were found in the first two developer betas. Related Roundup: macOS SonomaRelated Forum: macOS SonomaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums41 mins agoApple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 to Developers
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the second betas. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 Developer Beta. An Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta. Most of the features that Apple promised would be coming in iOS 17 have now been released, but iOS 17.5 adds additional app ecosystem changes in the European Union. App developers can offer apps for download on the iPhone directly from their websites, in addition to through app marketplaces. There are also code changes that hint at new Apple Pencils and a Battery Health feature for the iPad, with more information on what's new available in our iOS 17.5 beta features post.Related Roundups: iOS 17, iPadOS 17Related Forums: iOS 17, iPadOS 17This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums42 mins agoApple Seeds Third Beta of visionOS 1.2 to Developers
Apple today released the third beta of an upcoming visionOS 1.2 update to developers, allowing them to test new features ahead of the software seeing a public launch. The third visionOS 1.2 beta comes one week after the release the second beta. The visionOS beta can be downloaded by going to the Settings app on the device and toggling on developer betas. A registered developer account is required, and Apple recommends making a backup before installing new software. Apple may make further improvements to Personas, EyeSight, and other features with visionOS 1.2, but no major new additions were found in the first two betas.Related Roundup: visionOSRelated Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums43 mins agoApple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms
A new rumor claims that Apple will use TSMC's 3nm technology for an AI server processor that it is designing alongside its iPhone and Mac chips.It's already known that TSMC has been developing 3 nanometer processors, and believed that Apple has bought out its entire production capacity for it. The presumption was that Apple would use the process for latest versions of its A-series iPhone chips, and M-series Mac ones.Now, however, a leaker named "Phone Chip Expert" on Chinese social media site Weibo, claims that Apple is designing a specific, bespoke artificial intelligence processor. As first spotted by MacRumors, the leaker says it will go into mass production in the second half of 2025.If correct, this suggests that Apple is not exclusively focusing on AI being run locally on device. It's been presumed that Apple prefers AI running on the iPhone because of privacy, but so far AI has required greater processing capacity, and storage, than is always available on device. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums44 mins agoApple might not launch an M3 Mac Mini
Apple is believed to skip the M3 Mac mini for an M4-powered device at the end of 2024, according to Mark Gurman. In his latest ‘Power On’ newsletter, Gurman claimed that Apple might not have a Mac mini with the M3 chips. The last time the Mac mini was refreshed was in January last year, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.44 mins agoApple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 10.5 to Developers
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the release of the second beta. To install the watchOS 10.5 update, developers need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under "General" in Settings, and toggle on the watchOS 10 Developer Beta. An Apple ID linked to a developer account is required. Once beta updates have been activated, watchOS 10.5 can be downloaded under the same Software Update section. To install software, an Apple Watch needs to have 50 percent battery life and it must be placed on an Apple Watch charger. We don't yet know what's included in watchOS 10.5, and there were no new features found in the first two beta updates.Related Roundup: watchOS 10Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums46 mins agoApple Seeds Third Beta of tvOS 17.5 to Developers
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming tvOS 17.5 to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the release of the second beta. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17.5 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required. tvOS software updates are often minor in scale compared to other operating system updates, focusing primarily on smaller improvements rather than outward-facing changes. We don't yet know what's included in tvOS 17.5. Apple shares some information on tvOS releases in its tvOS support document, which is updated after each tvOS launch, but Apple does not provide notes during beta testing. Though we don't always know what's new in tvOS betas, we let MacRumors readers know when new updates are available so those who are developers can download new software upon release.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Caution)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums52 mins agoFineWoven accessories halted, as per rumor
A new rumor claims that Apple has stopped production of Apple accessories using FineWoven material. In an X post, Kosutami said that Apple has halted FineWoven accessory production because it was not durable enough. The leaker claimed that the poor performance of FineWoven might mean that Apple will look for another non-leather material to use […] The post appeared first on iLounge.56 mins agoCapacitative buttons rumored for upcoming iPhone 16
Apple reportedly ordered a shipment of capacitative buttons for the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup. The Economic Daily News recently said that the buttons were sourced from Advanced Semiconductor Engineering and included system in a package modules for use in capacitive components. The taptic engine motors will sit on the iPhone side and are believed to […] The post appeared first on iLounge.57 mins agoMy favorite iPhone charging station is 30% off right now
Macworld There are plenty of cheap charging stations for your Apple devices, but most of them are clunky and don’t look all that great on a desk or side table. Anker’s MagGo Magnetic Charging Station is different. It’s compact, cute, and clever, and today it’s 30 percent off as well: Amazon is selling the Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station, Qi2 Compatible 15W Ultra-Fast MagSafe Wireless Charger for $70, a savings of $30 and the best price we’ve ever seen. The spherical charging station has a large magnetic front to attach to an iPhone 12 or later, as well as several ports around the back, including 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports, and 3 120V AC outlets for charging a laptop or plugging in a clock or some other gadget. It’s available in black or white so it’s sure to match any aesthetic in your room. This charging station will fast-charge an iPhone 12 or later either magnetically (thanks to Qi2 support) or via one of the 67W USB-C ports. Anker says the charging station features an AI-powered algorithm with a “32-bit processor that outperforms standard 8-bit samplers for optimal charging.” It also has “patented double-layer insulation technology” for “rapid heat dissipation and faster charging.” I’ve been using an older version of the MagGo charging station in my dining room without Qi2 for years and love the design and speed. It looks great, keeps cable clutter to a minimum, and fills up all of my devices quickly. I’ve never seen it this cheap either, so go grab one before this limited deal ends. iPhone59 mins agoKuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments, now ‘reviewing and adjusting’ headset strategy
Apple has slashed its shipping estimates for Vision Pro, according to a new Ming-Chi Kuo analyst report. Kuo says that Apple is now targeting shipments between 400,000 and 450,000 units for Vision Pro this year. This is down from the initial market consensus of between 7000,000 and 800,000 units. The changes have reportedly prompted Apple to revisit its overall strategy for the headset market… more…1 hour agoApple Cuts Vision Pro Shipments As Demand Falls 'Sharply Beyond Expectations'
Apple has dropped the number of Vision Pro units that it plans to ship in 2024, going from an expected 700 to 800k units to just 400k to 450k units, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Orders have been scaled back before the Vision Pro has launched in markets outside of the United States, which Kuo says is a sign that demand in the U.S. has "fallen sharply beyond expectations." As a result, Apple is expected to take a "conservative view" of headset demand when the Vision Pro launches in additional countries. Kuo previously said that Apple will introduce the Vision Pro in new markets before the June Worldwide Developers Conference, which suggests that we could see it available in additional areas in the next month or so.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTag: Ming-Chi KuoBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums1 hour agoPlayback Issues
Apr 23, 12:38 EDTIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Apr 23, 12:26 EDTInvestigating - We are currently investigating this issue.1 hour agoHow to back up a MacBook or Mac
Macworld You may have arrived at this article because you have just encountered the nightmare scenario of having your Mac fail without a backup, or perhaps you know someone who has had such a dreadful situation befall them and you want to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Or maybe you just messed up a document you were working on, saved over something you didn’t want to lose, or realized that you deleted a chunk of work by accident. Recovering unsaved of deleted Word documents can be a particular challenge. If only you had a backup and could recover an earlier version. Whatever your reason for wanting to find out the best way to back up your Mac, we aim to help you come up with a Mac backup plan. We’ll look at the various kinds of Mac backups you can have, including local wired or wireless backups, live backups, remote backups, and online backups. We’ll also examine the best Mac backup solutions, including backing up to iCloud or another online service such as Dropbox, using Time Machine or other backup software for a local backup (we have an in-depth article about how to use Time Machine here), and the various remote backup services that are available to you if you want to make sure that you can recover your data if both your computer and local backup gets wiped out. If you have just lost everything on your Mac due to a damaged drive then have a look at this article for some ideas on ways to recover your data from your damaged drive. We have a separate guide to the best backup software. Why you need to back up your Mac We’re probably preaching to the converted here, but we’ll quickly run through the reasons why you really ought to be backing up your Mac, in no particular order: Because you (or someone else) might spill a drink on your MacBook. Because your drive could fail and it can be particularly challenging to recover data from SSDs. Because you could lose your Mac or someone might steal your Mac. Mac malware is rare, but if you get hit a backup will enable you to recover your data from before the infection. You should back up your Mac before installing a major update to macOS in case something stops working and so you can revert to the old version of the OS. You will be able to access old documents and versions of documents that predate edits. You might think that there is nothing on your Mac that needs to be backed up – perhaps you sync everything in iCloud – but we guarantee there is something you will miss if you wipe your Mac and expect to get everything back to the way it was. It makes it really easy to set up a new Mac. If you get a new Mac you can easily recover all your data onto it and carry on as if it was the same Mac. It means you could access your data using another Mac if you have the backup available. Some things, like photos, are impossible to replace or recreate so make sure they are stored safely. Best way to back up a Mac or MacBook There are lots of ways you can backup your Mac, but if you were to choose just one way to backup a Mac, which should it be? Well, the simplest and cheapest solution is probably to back up using Time Machine, Apple’s free backup software. The only associated cost would be purchasing an external drive but since you can purchase 1TB storage for less than £40/$30 these days, it shouldn’t break the bank. We’ve got a round-up of the best hard drives here. Backing up your Mac with Time Machine is a good solution, but is it the best backup solution? A better solution might be one that is not kept at the same location as your Mac, given that if there was a fire or flood, both Mac and backup could be destroyed. There are many alternatives to Time Machine that you might prefer. We look at the best backup software separately, including Acronis, ChronoSync, Carbon Copy Cloner, Carbonite and SuperDuper. We’ll look at some of the options below, but our advice is don’t rely on just one of the following! Option 1: Use Time Machine Apple includes its own backup software, Time Machine as part of the macOS. It’s an exceptionally easy-to-use solution. All you need to do is plug in an external storage device, hard drive or SSD, and start backing up with Time Machine. We have a complete guide to using Time Machine to back up your Mac. Time Machine won’t just back up your Mac, it creates a versioned backup, which means it will keep hourly backups for the past 24 hours, daily backups for the past month, and weekly backups for each month. As a result, you can recover an earlier version of a document if you need to. Having a versioned backup is a benefit because not only does it protect you if something goes wrong with your Mac, it also protects you from user error (saving over a document for example). ChronoSync ($49.99/£36.00 at Econ Technologies) can also make versioned backups too. Other benefits of Time Machine include its tight integration with macOS. Armed with a Time Machine backup you can easily transfer all your data, settings, and apps from one Mac to another. It’s also really intuitive to use. The main disadvantage of Time Machine is that you need to remember to plug in your hard drive otherwise nothing will be backed up. You could set up Time Machine on a NAS drive for a wireless backup, but that might be a bit slower. You’ll also need a lot of storage available because Time Machine backups take up more space than all the data on your Mac, because of those incremental backups. We’d recommend using a drive with at least four times as much space as you have on your Mac. See our round-up of the best hard drive we also have a collection of the Best SSDs for Mac. How to back up your Mac with Time Machine We have a step-by-step guide to backing up with Time Machine, but essentially you just need to do the following: Plug in a hard drive or SSD (alternatively you can use a NAS drive). You should see an alert on your Mac asking if you want to use the drive with Time Machine. Click Use as Backup Disk. If you don’t see the alert, make sure the drive is formatted correctly – it needs to be Mac OS Extended (Journaled), if it isn’t read this. If you still don’t see the alert, open System Settings > General > Time Machine and choose Backup Disk. (System Preferences > Time Machine for older macOS versions). Choose the storage device and click Use Disk. We cover how to delete Time Machine Mac backups in a separate article. Option 2: Use iCloud With iPhones and iPads you can save a backup of your device in iCloud that you can recover your device from. If you get a new iPhone you can use the iCloud backup to recover all your settings and data to the new device. If you were hoping that you could back up your Mac to Apple’s iCloud instead of an external hard drive prepare to be disappointed though: you can’t back up your whole Mac to iCloud and iCloud doesn’t work with Time Machine. That doesn’t mean that iCloud can’t be used to back up some of what’s on your Mac though. You can automatically sync certain files from your Mac to iCloud, you shouldn’t see this as a backup though, because if you delete the file, or amend the file, there won’t be an old version you can go back to. This is a sync rather than a backup. Having your files synced to iCloud is great though because you can access them on any of your Apple devices (and even from a PC if you log into your account via iCloud.com). The files you can sync this way include everything on your Desktop and everything in your Documents folder. If you use apps like Pages and Numbers the documents you create will also be saved to the cloud, and your Mail and Messages can also be stored in the cloud. You will need to pay Apple a monthly subscription for iCloud storage. Monthly subscription prices are as follows: US: 99c (50GB), $2.99 (200GB), $9.99 (2TB), $29.99 (6TB), $59.99 (12TB) UK: 99p (50GB), £2.99 (200GB), £8.99 (2TB), £26.99 (6TB), £54.99 (12TB) Canada: $1.29 (50GB), $3.99 (200GB), $12.99 (2TB), $39.99 (6TB), $79.99 (12TB) Australia: $1.49 (50GB), $4.49 (200GB), $14.99 (2TB), $44.99 (6TB), $89.99 (12TB) Euros: 99c (50GB), €2.99 (200GB), €9.99 (2TB), €29.99 (6TB), €59.99 (12TB) You can also sync your Photos to iCloud Photo Library, and, if you have a lot of music on your Mac, you can store all your music in iCloud using iTunes Match (for $24.99/£21.99 a year,) or, if you already subscribe to Apple Music (£9.99/$9.99 a month) you can use iCloud Music Library to access your music anywhere. We explain the difference between iTunes Match and Apple Music here. That’s what you can sync automatically, but as we said above, you can use iCloud to back up some of the data on your Mac just by copying a folder to your iCloud Drive rather than syncing it. How to sync your Mac to iCloud Here’s how to sync your Mac using iCloud. Open System Settings and click on the Apple ID section. (Older Macs: System Preferences > iCloud). Click on iCloud. Sign in to iCloud if you aren’t already. Go to the Apps Using iCloud section and make sure that everything you want to sync is selected. You can also sync your Desktop and Documents folders. To find this option click on iCloud Drive and ensure that Desktop & Documents Folders is selected. Foundry Foundry Foundry How to backup your Mac to iCloud This won’t be automated in the same way as the sync, but it’s a good idea to copy any data that isn’t being synced over to iCloud from time to time. Here’s how to do that: Open the Finder Click on the iCloud Drive folder in the bar on the left. Open a second Finder window and locate any folder, files or data associated with an app that isn’t based in the cloud. You can now copy that data onto your iCloud Drive. Foundry Foundry Foundry Now you will not only be able to access the data on any of your Apple devices, and even via the web on a non-Apple device, you will be able to recover it if something goes wrong with your Mac. It’s also a great way to get an offsite backup. Just don’t forget to regularly update that ‘backup’. Option 3: Use another cloud backup solution There are many alternatives to iCloud if you are looking for a way to sync and share your files. You might already be using Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or one of the other Cloud storage services we look at separately. These solutions are generally used for sharing files with colleagues or friends, or storing files that everyone can collaborate on, rather than backing up all your data. Like iCloud you can subscribe to data plans that would allow you to store all your data in the cloud, but as with iCloud you wouldn’t easily be able to download a clone of your Mac should it be lost or stolen. How to back up to Dropbox, One Drive, or Google Drive If you want to back up a few files then Dropbox, One Drive or Google Drive could be a good solution. You’ll have the benefit of being able to access the files from any device and you will essentially have a low-cost off-site backup. In the case of Dropbox, sign up for a Dropbox account here, download the software, and install it. (Or log into your existing account if you are already signed up). Once the software is installed on your Mac open Dropbox this will actually take you to the web interface where you can copy your files too. Click on Upload Files or Upload Folder on the right, locate the folder you wish to upload and click on Choose. Wait while the folder uploads. You can also easily drag your files and folders into Dropbox via the Finder. When DropBox is installed on your Mac you will see a Dropbox tab under Favourites in the Finder, just drag and drop anything into that folder and it will be backed up to Dropbox, and accessible on any other computer or iOS device that has Dropbox installed. The process is similar for the other cloud storage services. Option 4: Use an off-site backup Those cloud services above are more for syncing and sharing files, not for storing all your data, but there are dedicated online backup solutions, such as Carbonite, which will backup your Mac over the web, for a fee (from $4.75 a month or $56.99 a year, 30-day free trial). CrashPlan is another option (from $2.99 a month, $35.88 a year, 14-day free trial). The benefit of one of these dedicated cloud backup services is that the backup is remote – so if your Mac was destroyed in a fire or flood along with your Time Machine backup, you’d have a copy of all your data in a secure facility (these places will have a way of keeping your data safe and accessible even if they suffer a power cut or similar, although we’re not sure about end-of-the-world scenarios). If your Mac fails, is lost, or is stolen, you can recover everything from this cloud backup, as long as you have access to the internet. The main disadvantage of either of these methods is that it can take a long time to complete that initial backup of your data, especially if you have a slow broadband connection, and, on the flip side, it can take an equally long time to recover all your data – in fact it could take weeks to restore all your data. You may also want to look at whether your broadband service is capped for uploads and downloads, because you may tip it over the edge and encounter extra fees if you were to upload or download a few hundred gigabytes of data. Another option is to look for a service that will send you a drive to backup to which you can then send to them for storage. How to back up your Mac to an online backup service As with the alternatives to Time Machine that we discussed above, the way you back up your Mac to one of these online services will be determined by the one you choose, however, the process is likely to run something like this: Register for an account with the service – you may have to sign up for a subscription rather than make an upfront payment as is often the case these days. Install the software provided by the supplier and run through the setup process. It’s possible that the backup process will begin immediately. This can take A Very Long Time. How quickly the backup happens is mostly determined by your broadband connection, but there might be settings available in the apps Preferences that can let you speed things up. Another way to speed things up is to leave some things out of the backup, so take a look through what’s being backed up and deselect things that you don’t need. When the worst happens and you need to restore your data you’ll probably need to log in with your ID and password – so make sure you keep a copy of them somewhere other than on the Mac you are backing up. Option 5: Clone your hard drive As with Time Machine, you can use the backup drive – or clone – to recover your Mac in the case of failure and to retrieve an earlier version of a document or a deleted photo. And, as with Time Machine, you do need to remember to plug in your drive for the backup. A clone is slightly different to a Time Machine backup because it can be used to boot from, so you could plug it into another Mac and boot up from it without recovering your Mac, which could be useful as a temporary measure. You can’t use a Time Machine backup in this way. However, the ability to recover your Mac from a clone is no longer as simple as it was. Over the past few years, starting with Catalina and culminating with the arrival of the M1 Mac, the way that Apple organizes the startup volume has changed. Apple now splits the volume in two, separating data (which can be written) from the system volume (which is read-only and is where all your system settings and all the things macOS needs to work are stored). Not only is this system volume read-only, it’s now a sealed volume, which means that it will be invalidated if the seal is broken – which will be the case if you try to boot from an external drive. There are some workarounds that some backup software developers have used to get around this issue, but essentially it isn’t as reliable a way to recover a Mac from a backup as it once was – not least because Apple could change things again making your bootable clone redundant. So recovering from a clone is no longer the best way to recover your Mac following disaster. However, the data volume can still be backed up. To do this you could simply use Disk Utility to copy the Data volume to a disk image or back it up to a drive. We look at a number of Mac backup software options separately, including: : Carbon Copy Cloner ($49.99/£41.85, 30 day trial) – has evolved from creating bootable clones. You can set backups to run or have them be triggered by events, such as plugging in a drive. Backups are incremental, just like Time Machine. ChronoSync ($49.99) – can be used to create clones and archives of the Data volume, but another thing it can do is allow you to synchronize folders on your Mac with another drive or computer regularly. SuperDuper ($27.95/£27.50) – You can make bootable clones and can even clone and Smart Update Time Machine backups. The latest version of SuperDuper adds support for creating bootable clones on Big Sur and Monterey Macs and is Apple silicon native. How to clone your Mac The method you use to clone your Mac will depend on the software you are using to back up your Mac, the Mac you own and the version of macOS it is running – it may just not be possible – but if your Mac can create a clone you can expect it to be something like this: Plug in your external storage. You may need to format, or reformat, the drive, before you can use it. In that case, open Disk Utility and with the external drive selected, click on Erase, choose the macOS Extended (Journaled) from the format options, and click Erase again. Open your cloning software. It’s likely that the software will give you an option to ‘Copy’ what’s on your Mac’s internal storage to the external drive. You’ll want to pay attention to what you can copying – make sure you copy all files, for example, because otherwise your clone might not be bootable. Before the copy gets underway you may need to enter your password and confirm that you are happy to erase anything on the external drive. Expect the cloning process to take a while, once it’s done, click OK. Backup Software, Mac, MacOS, Personal Software04:15 pmToday in Apple history: App Store hits 1 billion downloads
On April 23, 2009, the App Store reached a remarkable milestone less than a year after opening its virtual doors: 1 billion downloads. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:08 pmApple Finally Plans to Release a Calculator App for iPad Later This Year
Apple is finally planning a Calculator app for the iPad, over 14 years after launching the device, according to a source familiar with the matter. iPadOS 18 will include a built-in Calculator app for all iPad models that are compatible with the software update, which is expected to be unveiled during the opening keynote of Apple's annual developers conference WWDC on June 10. The lack of an official Calculator app on the iPad has been a long-running meme on social media, as users have waited for its arrival. In the meantime, iPad users have relied on calculator apps in the App Store, such as PCalc and Calcbot. AppleInsider last week reported that macOS 15 will feature a revamped Calculator app with integration with the Notes app, a resizable window, a sidebar that lists recent calculations, and more. While we have not independently confirmed those details, it is possible that the updated Mac app will be based on the new iPad app. The first beta of iPadOS 18 is expected to be released immediately following the WWDC keynote, and the update should be widely released in September. Now, if only we could get Instagram and WhatsApp for the iPad…Related Roundup: iOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:03 pmApple preps biggest update to iPad Air lineup ever
Apple is widely expected to introduce a new 12.9-inch iPad Air model at its just-announced "Let Loose" special event on May 7th. That… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmQ&A: Promoting your app or game with Apple Search Ads
Apple Search Ads helps you drive discovery of your app or game on the App Store. We caught up with the Apple Search Ads team to learn more about successfully using the service, including signing up for the free online Apple Search Ads Certification course.How might my app or game benefit from promotion on the App Store?With Apple Search Ads, developers are seeing an increase in downloads, retention, return on ad spend, and more. Find out how the developers behind The Chefz, Tiket, and Petit BamBou have put the service into practice.Where will my ad appear? You can reach people in the following places: The Today tab, where people start their App Store visit. The Search tab, before people search for something specific. Search results, at the top of the results list. Product pages, in the “You Might Also Like” section. How can I learn best practices for creating and managing campaigns?Online Apple Search Ads Certification training teaches proven best practices for driving stronger campaign performance. Certification training is designed for all skill levels, from marketing pros to those just starting out. To become certified, complete all of the Certification lessons (each takes between 10 and 20 minutes), then test your skills with a free exam. Once you’re certified, you can share your certificate with your professional network on platforms like LinkedIn.Sign up here with your Apple ID.Will my certification expire? Although your Apple Search Ads certification never expires, training is regularly updated. You can choose to be notified about these updates through email or web push notifications.Can I highlight specific content or features in my ads?You can use the custom product pages you create in App Store Connect to tailor your ads for a specific audience, feature launch, seasonal promotion, and more. For instance, you can create an ad for the Today tab that leads people to a specific custom product page or create ad variations for different search queries. Certification includes a lesson on how to do so.Can I advertise my app before launch?You can use Apple Search Ads to create ads for apps you’ve made available for pre-order. People can order your app before it’s released, and it’ll automatically download onto their devices on release day.04:00 pmNomad Launches Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Case
Popular accessory maker Nomad today announced the launch a second-generation glow in the dark band designed for the Apple Watch, with the new version featuring a much more pronounced glow than before. Nomad says that its Glow 2.0 Sport Band is three times brighter than the prior-generation version, and it did indeed have a strong and long lasting glow in our testing. In the light, the band is a soft green color, but in the dark, it shifts to a bright, neon green color. Nomad said that it experimented with more than two dozen variations to get the color and glow of the band correct. To go along with the Glow 2.0 Sport Band, Nomad is also introducing a Glow Sport Case, which is its first glow in the dark iPhone case option. It has the same light green color in the light, and it too turns a neon green to match the band. It is worth noting that glow in the dark products need light exposure, so the intensity and length of the glow depend on the light exposure the watch and case receive during the day. The Glow 2.0 Sport Band is made from the same FKM fluoroelastomer rubber as Nomad's other Sport Bands, so if you've tried one of those, this is the same general feel. It's thicker and more rigid than Apple's sport band, and the lack of flex makes it a little less comfortable, but it is still overall easy to wear. It is waterproof and sweatproof, so it is ideal for swimming and other activities that involve water. There are holes in the band to keep it from getting too sweaty underneath during heavy activity. The case is a variation of Nomad's Sport Case, and it is available for the iPhone 15 Pro models. The case itself is glossy, but there is adequate grip that keeps it from being easily dropped, and there is a rubber bumper around the sides and the camera. Buttons are made from aluminum and are easy to press, and it does include support for MagSafe so it works with MagSafe accessories. Nomad says that its Sport Cases are designed to provide 8-foot drop protection, and the rubber bumper does provide quite a bit of extra cushioning to the area around the display. The case is not as thin as Apple's silicone case, but it does seem to offer good protection, and the glow in the dark feature is fun at night. During the day, the case is a pleasant light green. The Glow 2.0 Sport Band is priced at $60, while the Glow Sport Case is priced at $50. Both products can be purchased from the Nomad website starting today.Tag: NomadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:55 pmLove Sonos speakers and soundbars? Here’s your chance to save big.
Like Apple products, Sonos refurbished speakers and soundbars make good options for boosting your audio at home or on the go. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:44 pmAirPods Pro 2 land at $150, Apple Watch SE 2 from $189, official bands, more
A chance to score Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning charging case at $150 headlines Tuesday’s best deals. You can also save $60 on Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen styles or just outfit your existing Apple wearable with an official Apple Watch Link Bracelet for the all-time low of $209. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…03:42 pmApp getting downloads through ads but no interaction?
Hello everybody, Two days ago I started 'Search Ads' for my app to learn Spanish. (link to App Store) Some info about the ads Budget: 300€/month (Basic Ads) Target CPI: 2,00 € Actual CPI: 1,14 € Almost all downloads are from Indonesia, Kazakhstan, India, etc. From anonymous metrics I collect: 19 users have started the […]03:31 pmEvent Streams E2E Product Tests Failing
Apr 23, 08:31 PDTResolved - Twilio Streams E2E product tests were degraded for 1 hour and 32 minutes between 03:54 and 05:26 Pacific Time on 04/23/2024. During this period of time, customers may have experienced delays when creating new subscriptions. The issue has now been resolved.03:24 pmApple’s next product event happens on May 7, and it’s probably iPads
Reports point to a new OLED iPad Pro with M3 and a big-screened iPad Air.03:16 pmNomad debuts exclusive Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Case, but you’ll have to act quick | 9 to 5 MacNomad debuts exclusive Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Case, but you’ll have to act quick
Last year Nomad launched a fun limited edition Glow in the Dark Sport Band for Apple Watch. It ended up selling out in the first day. Now the company is back with a new and improved Glow 2.0 Sport Band plus a Sport Case for iPhone 15 Pro/Max – available for a short time. more…03:11 pmApple teases new iPad Pro & Air event with multiple animated logos
Alongside its main logo promoting the forthcoming iPad event, Apple's homepage is rotating through half a dozen variants.Three of the Apple logos being used to promote the May iPad eventWhen Apple announced its May 7, 2024, event where it's expected to launch new editions of the iPad Air and iPad Pro, it did so with an image of an Apple logo featuring an Apple Pencil. That remains the event image, and it's the only one shown on Apple's event page, but the company's homepage is showing more.CEO Tim Cook has also shown off an animated video of the logos and transitions between them on social media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:05 pmApple Event on May 7 Has Six Artistic Logos as Tim Cook Hints at New Apple Pencil
Apple is promoting its upcoming "Let loose" event using six artistic logos amid the expectation that a new Apple Pencil is to be announced. The six different logos cycle through randomly upon refreshing Apple's homepage. In 2018, Apple promoted its "There's more in the making" event that saw the introduction of the radically redesigned iPad Pro and second-generation Apple Pencil using more than 350 one-of-a-kind Apple logos. The artistic logos likely allude to the illustration and graphic design capabilities of the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, both of which are expected to receive a substantial hardware refresh at the event. The main artwork being used to promote the event features the Apple Pencil and Apple CEO Tim Cook today hinted at the importance of the accessory to the event in a new post on X (formerly Twitter): Pencil us in for May 7! ✏️ #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/1tvyB7h450— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 23, 2024 Two new iPad Air models and a redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory are also expected to be unveiled at the event. The May 7 Apple event will take place at 7 a.m. Pacific Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time), with a live stream to be available on apple.com and on YouTube. The event invitation did not mention an in-person component, with Apple inviting the media to watch online alongside the general public.Tag: May 2024 Apple EventThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:01 pmApple to hold ‘Let Loose’ special event on May 7th
Apple has announced it will be holding a special event on Tuesday, May 7th at 7am PDT / 10am EDT. Apple is widely expected to announce… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:53 pmSurprise! Apple announces ‘Let Loose’ event on May 5
Macworld On Tuesday, Apple sent out invitations to a special press event next month. Taglined ‘Let Loose,’ the event takes place on May 7 and begins at 7am PT. It seems to be an online-only event, with recipients invited to tune in at apple.com rather than attending in person. This is a major surprise. The company frequently holds events in the spring, either in March or in April, and always holds an event (WWDC) in June. But there hasn’t been an Apple event in May this century. The timing is also strange, as Apple typically holds its events at 10am PT, three hours later than this event. The most likely explanation is that Apple was planning to have a spring event this year (they’re pretty common; they happened in 2021 and 2022) and simply couldn’t get the products ready in time. It’s been widely reported that the new iPads were supposed to come out in March/April but hit production delays. Sure enough, the promotional artwork accompanying the invitation clearly shows a hand holding an Apple Pencil, an accessory for the iPad, and (currently) no other Apple product. You can bet we’re about to get new iPads and probably a 3rd-gen Apple Pencil (or 4th depending on who’s counting) with a squeeze gesture to go with it. The fact that Apple is bothering to hold a press event, however, remains slightly surprising. The company rolled out new MacBooks in March, but these were announced via press release. Most pundits expected Apple to do likewise with the new iPads for 2024 since the next generation of iPads isn’t all that exciting. But for them to deserve an event–and for Apple to not want to hold them back for one more month and announce them at WWDC–suggests one of two things. That the iPads feature major new features and/or design changes that deserve lots of stage time. Or that Apple has something else up its sleeve and can’t wait any longer. Either way, this looks like being a fun event. Keep up with the latest news and rumors with our guides to the new iPad, new iPad Air, new iPad Pro, and new iPad mini. Apple Inc, iPad02:53 pmSurprise! Apple sets May 7 event to launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air
Apple just invited the world to a May 7 product-launch event, and there's no doubt that two much-rumored new iPad models are on the agenda. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:47 pmApple TV+ debuts trailer for critically acclaimed comedy ‘Trying’ season four, premieres May 22nd | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ debuts trailer for critically acclaimed comedy ‘Trying’ season four, premieres May 22nd
Today, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for season four of its heartwarming, critically acclaimed comedy series “Trying,” starring BAFTA Award… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:37 pmPlayback issues
Apr 23, 10:37 EDTInvestigating - We are currently investigating this issue.02:29 pmApple Spring event: Date, time, product launch rumors
Macworld We’d given up hope for a Spring event this year, but Apple has just issued invites to an event on May 7, 2024. So it turns out that big things are brewing at Apple Park after all, and we will find out what they are very soon. In this article, we explain what you need to know about Apple’s Spring Event in 2024, how to watch it live, and what products you can expect to be unveiled. Apple’s spring event is one of the three or four big events in Apple’s yearly cycle of announcements. We get the big software announcements at WWDC in the summer, the iPhone launch in September, sometimes we see Apple make Mac and iPad announcements in October or November, and (most years) we get some hardware reveals at a spring event in March or April. Apple executives will hit the stage–whether real or virtual–and boast about some recent successes, before revealing what new products are about to launch. For more detail on Apple’s calendar of events, read When is the next Apple event? Apple has held lots of spring events over the years, but they don’t happen every year and there was no guarantee that Apple would hold a spring event in 2024. Once Apple had announced the dates for WWDC it was assumed there would be no Spring event, but it turns out there will be. Read on to find out more. Update April 23: Apple has surprised everyone by announcing that there will be a late spring event in 2024 – the date is Tuesday May 7 and it starts at the very early time of 7 am PT. Will there be a spring Apple event in 2024? Apple has confirmed that it will hold an event on Tuesday May 7 at 7am PT. We’ll discuss the products that might launch below. When is Apple’s spring 2024 event? Tuesday May 7 at 7 am PT. While the date is a lot later than previous ‘spring’ events, it’s quite typical for Apple to hold events (other than WWDC) on a Tuesday or sometimes a Wednesday. Here are the dates of the past seven Apple spring events. 2023: No event 2022: Tuesday March 8 2021: Tuesday April 20 2020: No event 2019: Monday March 25 2018: Tuesday March 27 2017: No event 2016: Monday March 21 2015: Monday March 9 2014: No event 2013: No event 2012: Wednesday March 7 Apple Apple Apple What time will Apple’s spring event start? Apple’s events generally start at 10 a.m. in local (California) time, but this time the event starts at 7am PT. Here’s how it would work out in various territories: UK: 3pm (BST) Rest of Europe: 4pm (CEST) US: 7am (PT), 8am (MT), 9am (CT), 10am (ET) Canada: 7am (PT), 8am (MT), 9am (CT), 10am (ET) India: 7.30pm (IST) Singapore and China: 11pm Japan: next day at 2am (JST) Australia: 11pm (AWST), 11.30pm (ACST), midnight (AEST) New Zealand: next day at 2am (NZST) Apple events generally last between one and two hours. What will Apple choose as the event tagline? The tagline is Let Loose. The date: 7 May and time 7am may also be relevant. What will Apple announce at the spring event? We’ve seen Apple announce the M3 MacBook Air via a press release. So what could be next? The iPads are overdue an update. They were the one product category that didn’t get a look in at all in 2023. Not a single Apple tablet was updated. So a new batch of iPads is expected including a new iPad mini and iPad Air (the latter of which could have a larger screen option). An 11th gen iPad and an update to the iPad Pro, also with a screen size adjustment, could also happen in the spring, although we may be waiting a little longer for them. There is also an expectation that a new Apple Pencil could soon launch. Now the MacBook Pro, iMac and MacBook Air offer the M3 (and M3 Pro and M3 Max in the case of the MacBook Pro), but what of the Mac mini? That Macs will surely be updated soon. We could also see some updates to the Home products. There have been rumors of a faster version of the Apple TV, a HomePod with screen, or a product that combines the two products. Speaking of music, we could also see new AirPods – including a cheaper model. Read the AirPods rumors. We could also get a date for the availability of the Vision Pro outside the U.S. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo the Vision Pro is likely to launch outside the U.S. before WWDC 2024, which likely takes place in June. Speaking of which, we’ll probably be waiting until WWDC in June for the Mac Pro and Mac Studio update. How to watch Apple’s spring event live The best way to watch would be to get an invite to attend in person, but most of us won’t be so lucky. Fortunately, Apple will also livestream the presentation so everyone can watch along. The first place to try is Apple’s events page, which currently lets you rewatch old events but will have the livestream on the night. Indeed, the main Apple.com home page should have plenty of coverage while the presentation is happening. If you’ve got an iPhone, an iPad, an Apple TV, or a Mac–assuming the device has sufficiently up-to-date software–you can watch the stream on the TV app. PC owners can also watch, but will need to visit Apple’s site as mentioned above. After the event is finished, it will also be available to rewatch in the Podcasts and TV apps, and on Apple’s website. You should also be able to watch the announcements live on Apple’s YouTube channel, and the company has occasionally experimented with streaming announcements on its Twitter page, although we don’t expect it to repeat the strategy this year. Finally, Apple has for certain events in the past held broadcast events in Apple Stores, so it may be worth contacting your nearest outlet to see if they have anything planned. Apple Apple Apple What has Apple launched in past spring events? Studying past behavior can help us predict what Apple will do in the future. Here’s what Apple has announced at previous spring events. 2023: no event 2022 (“Peek Performance,” virtual): New iPhone SE, new iPad Air, Mac Studio and Studio Display, and new iPhone color options 2021 (“Spring Loaded,” virtual): New iPad Pro and iMac, Apple TV 4K, AirTags, new iPhone color options and iOS 14.7 2020: no event 2019 (“It’s show time”): Apple Card, and the News+, TV+, and Arcade subscription services 2018 (“Let’s take a field trip”): New iPad and education announcements 2017: no event 2016 (“Let us loop you in”): iPad Pro, iPhone SE, and software updates 2015 (“Spring Forward”): Apple Watch, a new MacBook, and iOS 8.2 2014: no event 2013: no event 2012 (“We have something you really have to see. And touch”): 3rd-gen Apple TV and 3rd-gen iPad What happens at an Apple event? Like most tech-company launch events, it will feature both fluff and substance. Expect some tedious bragging at the beginning; this may cover such topics as operating system adoption rates, hardware customer reviews, and eco-friendly manufacturing policies. But Apple wouldn’t hold an event if there wasn’t something worth hearing, and we should get into proper announcements within 10 minutes or so. Generally speaking you can expect multiple separate announcements at an Apple event, but this year we think the company will focus hard on a single product (or ecosystem of products). Apple Inc, iPad, Mac02:27 pmApple FineWoven accessories: Not quite dead yet?
The same leaker who read the last rites to FineWoven on Sunday now says the last Apple FineWoven accessories are yet to come. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:24 pmApple Arcade is about fun, not profit, says exec in charge
Apple executive Alex Rofman says Apple Arcade was not set up to make the company money, but also insists that game developers are getting an income.Apple ArcadeApple Arcade launched in 2019, and was then included in the Apple One bundle in 2020. Today, as it approaches its fifth anniversary, Apple Arcade is also the best place for Apple Vision Pro spatial games.According to Apple Arcade senior director Alex Rofman, though, the service is not about promoting spatial games, or even about making Apple money. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:16 pmSonos overhauls iOS controller app to simplify smart speaker streaming
Sonos is updating its mobile app, providing iPhone users with a simpler design to make streaming services through its smart speakers even easier.Sonos is updating its iOS appThe updated app, which will roll out on iOS as well as Android from May 7, streamlines the experience of accessing streaming content via the app itself. To accomplish that, the changes start with a considerably pared-down home screen, which provides quick access to the user's subscriptions.The redesigned home screen does away with tabs, and instead, it offers users a selection of recently played albums and stations, trending libraries, and direct access to subscribed services. At the bottom of the screen are the currently-played track and basic playback controls. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:14 pmNew iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming on May 7
In a surprise move, Apple has announced a new iPad event for May 7, with the iPad Pro and iPad Air expected to debut.The event called "Let Loose" is on May 7. However, it is scheduled a bit earlier in the day than normal, happening at 10AM Eastern time.Like other Apple events, it will be streamed to the public via the Apple website, as well as the Apple TV app and on YouTube.With no significant changes to the ranges in 2023, Apple's iPads are due a shakeup. Rumored models include a pair of iPad Air updates, with a 10.9-inch model accompanied by a 12.9-inch version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:11 pmApple Announces 'Let Loose' Event on May 7
Apple has announced it will be holding a special event on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 a.m. Pacific Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time), with a live stream to be available on Apple.com as usual. The event invite has a tagline of "Let Loose" and it appears to show an Apple Pencil, suggesting that iPads will be a focus of the event. During the event, Apple is expected to announce new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, along with updated Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories:Two new iPad Pro models with the M3 chip, OLED displays, a thinner enclosure, thinner bezels, a matte screen option, a landscape-oriented front camera, other design changes, and possibly MagSafe wireless charging. Two new iPad Air models with the M2 chip and a landscape-oriented front camera, including a first-ever 12.9-inch iPad Air. A new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro with an aluminum enclosure, larger trackpad, and other design tweaks. A new Apple Pencil, which may have a new "squeeze" gesture for certain actions and support visionOS eventually.Apple last updated the iPad Pro and iPad Air in October 2022 and March 2022, respectively. Tag: Apple EventThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:06 pmApple announces special event for May 7: ‘Let Loose’
Apple has announced a special event for May 7, teasing “Let Loose.” The event will be online and take place at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET. It’s expected to focus on new iPad hardware and accessories, with a new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil, and Magic Keyboard all rumored. more…02:00 pmUbiquiti releases new Dream Machine Pro Max to serve large deployments with thousands of devices | 9 to 5 MacUbiquiti releases new Dream Machine Pro Max to serve large deployments with thousands of devices
When released a few years ago, the Dream Machine Pro became a popular device for small and medium-sized businesses. I’ve deployed and managed a handful of them in various environments and found them to be a great device. It’s a really easy and affordable way to get started, especially when you want to use various UniFi apps (camera, network, etc). Today, Ubiquiti is releasing the new Dream Machine Pro Max, bringing that same all-in-one approach to larger deployments with more demanding needs. more…02:00 pmMophie Launches Juice Pack Battery Cases for iPhone 15 Lineup
Mophie today announced the launch of Juice Pack battery cases that are designed to work with the iPhone 15 lineup. Like Mophie's prior Juice Pack cases, the latest version attaches to the iPhone to provide a little extra battery life during daily use. The case comes apart in two pieces so that the iPhone can fit inside, and as the iPhone 15 models have USB-C ports, there is a USB-C charger inside that fits right in to the port. The case also has a USB-C port that can be used for charging the case and the iPhone inside. Priority goes to the iPhone when charging, so if it's plugged in, it'll charge up first, and then the case itself will also charge. It's a super simple solution for adding extra battery life to your phone on a long day. The Juice Pack for the iPhone 15 Pro Max that we tested ahead of launch has a 3,000mAh battery, so it's not able to charge an iPhone to full, but it is about an extra half charge. The 15 and 15 Pro Juice Pack models have a 2,400mAh battery inside because they're smaller, but that also delivers about the same 50 percent battery charge. In my testing, I was able to get about an additional 45 percent battery out of the case once I had drained my iPhone battery, so Mophie's estimate seems about right. Mophie's Juice Pack case is made from a soft-touch material that's pleasant in the hand and it only comes in black. It offers a protective lip around the iPhone's display and camera, and covers all of the buttons and ports for additional protection. There's a bump at the back for the battery, and while the case remains on the slimmer side is not too bulky, it does add some extra weight. The case is meant to provide protection from a drop of up to six feet, and it feels rugged enough to be able to handle that kind of impact without damage to the iPhone. Mophie says that the extra battery life provides up to 44 hours of talk time and music playback, or up to 11 hours of video playback. There's a button on the back to turn the Juice Pack on and off and to check charge level with the four LEDs. It's handy to be able to turn it off to control when you want to use up the extra battery life rather than having it charge automatically, but note that you do need to hold it down for a few seconds to get charging to initiate. Mophie has Juice Pack cases for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, but there is not a model for the iPhone 15 Plus. The Mophie Juice Pack can be purchased for $99.95 starting today.Tag: MophieThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:58 pmT-Mobile launching 5G Home Internet Plus and new ‘Away’ solution for travelers
T-Mobile has announced the expansion of its 5G Home Internet with a premium tier for the standard service plus a new “Away” plan for those who need a reliable connection on the go without having to rely on a traditional hotspot. more…01:56 pmDoes Apple need a true low-end iPhone?
Vision Pro is now suffering from waning enthusiasm. Apple needs a true low-end iPhone to revive growth in a move that… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:55 pmApple Reportedly Developing Its Own Custom Silicon for AI Servers
Apple is said to be developing its own AI server processor using TSMC's 3nm process, targeting mass production by the second half of 2025. According to a post by the Weibo user known as "Phone Chip Expert," Apple has ambitious plans to design its own artificial intelligence server processor. The user, who claims to have 25 years of experience in the integrated circuit industry, including work on Intel's Pentium processors, suggests this processor will be manufactured using TSMC's 3nm node. TSMC is a vital partner for Apple, manufacturing all of its custom silicon chips. The chipmaker's 3nm technology is one of the most advanced semiconductor processes available, offering significant improvements in performance and energy efficiency over the previous 5nm and 7nm nodes. Apple's purported move toward developing a specialist AI server processor is reflective of the company's ongoing strategy to vertically integrate its supply chain. By designing its own server chips, Apple can tailor hardware specifically to its software needs, potentially leading to more powerful and efficient technologies. Apple could use its own AI processors to enhance the performance of its data centers and future AI tools that rely on the cloud. While Apple is rumored to be prioritizing on-device processing for many of its upcoming AI tools, it is inevitable that some operations will have to occur in the cloud. By the time the custom processor could be integrated into operational servers in late 2025, Apple's new AI strategy should be well underway. The Weibo user has a number of accurate previous claims, including that the iPhone 7 would be water-resistant and that the standard iPhone 14 models would continue using the A15 Bionic chip, with the more advanced A16 chip being exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro models. These predictions were later corroborated by multiple credible sources and proved correct upon the products' release. Tags: TSMC, Artificial Intelligence, Phone Chip ExpertThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:33 pmWhat does it mean when they call my game ‘spam’ ?
It is a ragdoll throwing game… I think it is pretty neat… If they say it is spam and like many others is my game doomed?? I'm looking at deploying to the android platform too since now I am worried games I make for iOS might be totally rejected. Is android dev less of a […]01:33 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Small US Carriers in the US From a Subset of Short Codes
Apr 23, 06:33 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to small US carriers in the US from a subset of short codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partners to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.01:30 pmThis advanced jump starter can also charge your iPhone, AirPods and more
Prepare for emrgencies. Save on a Type S jump starter with a built-in USB-C cable and Qi-compatible charger for just $69.99 (regularly $119). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:18 pmAnalysts see hopeful signs as iPhone sales slide in China
iPhone sales in China slumped in the first quarter of 2024, but analysts see ways Apple could turn things around. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:07 pmApple still has one more ‘season’ of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near | 9 to 5 MacApple still has one more ‘season’ of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near
Over the weekend, it was rumored that Apple had ended production of FineWoven cases and watch bands. As it turns out, Apple does apparently still have one more iteration of the oft-maligned FineWoven accessories coming soon in new colors, but the end is near. more…01:07 pmApple's next HomePod could be a desktop or TV sound bar
While most HomePod rumors have claimed that Apple will add a screen to a future model, new research shows the company is thinking about making it a horizontal sound bar.Proposed horizontal HomePodThe HomePod mini hasn't changed since its launch in 2020. Apart from its cancellation and then rebirth, the original HomePod hasn't changed a great deal since it was announced in 2017.So you'd think that it was Apple's second-least regarded product after the Apple Pencil. Behind the scenes, the company keeps plotting. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmHow to use Delta, the iPhone game emulator
If you want a game emulator on iPhone, the Delta app is now available on the App Store to play Nintendo games. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:00 pmLet loose.
Join us for a special Apple Event on May 7 at 7 a.m. PT. Watch online at apple.com, on Apple TV, or on YouTube Live.01:00 pmSonos unveils app overhaul with customizable Home screen, search across all services, more | 9 to 5 MacSonos unveils app overhaul with customizable Home screen, search across all services, more
Sonos has revealed what it’s calling its “most extensive app redesign ever.” The new iOS and Android experience (plus web) does away with tabs and puts everything on a single Home screen that’s faster, customizable, has one search bar for all of your streaming services, features improved system control, and more. more…01:00 pmSonos Launches Redesigned App With Customizable Home Screen For More Personalized Listening | MacRumorsSonos Launches Redesigned App With Customizable Home Screen For More Personalized Listening
Sonos today unveiled a redesigned Sonos app that is meant to unify an increasingly fragmented streaming market. The app is focused around a customizable home screen that supports more than 100 streaming services, so each user can set up a personalized listening experience. The home screen layout can be customized, and it displays the services that each user has set up along with controls for accessing content. There are quick access options for recently played songs, podcasts, and books, along with options to browse libraries and see recommendations from preferred services. Favorite content and services can be pinned in rows to the home screen, and the rows are rearrangeable and customizable. A built-in always-visible search feature allows users to search for artists, songs, podcasts, audiobooks, and more across all of their preferred streaming apps. Swiping up from the bottom of the home screen allows for a quick visual overview of everything that's playing on connected devices, and there are tools for groping speakers and adjusting volume across the home. The new Sonos app will be available globally on mobile and through the web on May 7.Tag: SonosThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:46 pmApple’s Q1 iPhone sales plummeted 19.1% YoY in China
China’s smartphone sales grew 1.5% YoY and 4.6% QoQ in Q1 2024, , but Apple’s iPhone sales dropped 19.1% YoY in Q1 as… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:39 pmIf your Apple TV aerial screensavers stopped working, here’s why
Macworld One of the most underrated features of Apple TV is its gorgeous screensavers that show aerial views of breathtaking locations in vivid 4K. In a mildly alarming development, it’s been reported that the YouTube app for Apple TV has recently been set up to override the system screensaver and run its own lower-quality equivalent. By default, the Apple TV begins showing a screensaver after it’s been left idle for five minutes. But if you’ve got the YouTube app open, this will instead trigger its own screensaver just before that point, according to the visual effects artist and podcaster Joe Rosensteel. This appears to be a recent development, given that an earlier version of the app that Rosensteel checked on a different Apple TV did not display the same behavior. It’s not clear how this started happening or why the tvOS system allows it, but we assume Apple is investigating a way to block it in tvOS 17.5. At the moment this is merely annoying. The Apple TV’s screensaver is, as you would probably expect from an Apple creation, visually sumptuous and well-designed. But the YouTube screensaver is simply a mishmash of low-quality still images from various videos. Or, worse still, if you’ve got one specific video open and paused, the app will loop the thumbnail art for that video. As Rosensteel quite reasonably observes, “Some of the worst sins of mankind exist in YouTube thumbnails, and they’re not designed to be screensavers.” Aside from the poor quality of the artwork, many of the images he saw being used featured static text and logos, which isn’t ideal for a screensaver. But this may point to more pernicious behavior in the future because YouTube is unlikely to be interested in running its own screensaver for the fun of it. At some point, Rosensteel predicts, the company will try to leverage this real estate to run adverts or promote selected content. And other apps could attempt to horn in on the racket too. Right now, there’s a fairly easy solution to stop this happening. While the Apple TV’s screensaver kicks off after five minutes by default, this can easily be set to a lower value. Change this to three minutes and it will pre-empt YouTube and prevent its screensaver from ever being seen. If the YouTube app ever gets clever enough to detect the system settings and undercut them by two seconds, we’ll all be in trouble–but maybe Apple will step in and have a word. Apple TV12:00 pmMozilla Waves Red Flag Over Data Hungry Dating Apps
Nearly two dozen dating apps were flagged by Mozilla's Privacy Not Included researchers as failing to meet privacy and security standards, sharing customer data with third parties, and excluding the right of a user to wipe their data from the app. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:52 amThe best of WWDC — the developer conference that shapes technology for the rest of us | AppleInsiderThe best of WWDC — the developer conference that shapes technology for the rest of us
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference isn't as high profile as its iPhone launches. But, it has been the setting for moments that have radically changed the company — and all of our lives.Tim Cook announcing Apple Silicon at WWDC 2020The iPhone, the iPad, and even the Apple Watch — none of them were unveiled at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Major new products get their own event, or they were announced when Apple would attend the now defunct Macworld conferences.Yet every year since 1983 — albeit sometimes under different names — WWDC has kept developers and users up to date with Apple's latest moves. That did include showing developers the Mac in 1984, but it had already been unveiled to stockbrokers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:25 amiPhone Sales in China Dropped Significantly in Q1 2024
iPhone sales in China declined significantly in the first quarter of 2024 as consumers turned to other premium smartphone brands, according to Counterpoint research. During the first quarter of the year, China's smartphone market experienced modest year-over-year growth of 1.5%, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth. This uptick in sales is largely attributed to strong sales performance from local manufacturers such as Huawei, which achieved a remarkable 69.7% growth compared to the same period last year. This growth was fueled by the launch of Huawei's Mate 60 series, a smartphone lineup that has significantly bolstered the company's dominance in the Chinese premium segment, typically characterized by devices priced over $600. In contrast, Apple saw its smartphone sales in China plummet by 19.1% year-over-year in the same quarter. Analysts point to Huawei's resurgence as a direct challenge to Apple as the main reason for this, primarily in the premium segment where the two companies compete head-to-head. Counterpoint anticipates that upcoming iPhone models with new color options and AI features could help to rejuvenate Apple's sales in the Chinese market. Looking ahead, the smartphone market in China is projected to see low single-digit growth throughout 2024. Tags: China, CounterpointThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 amiMac vs MacBook Pro: How to decide between a laptop or desktop
Macworld At a Glance Our VerdictRight now we’d recommend the MacBook Pro over the iMac. The 14-inch MacBook Pro offers better value for money and the MacBook Pro boast the M3 Pro and M3 Max options that are superior to the base M3. Price When ReviewedApple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3, 2023): $1,599Apple 24-inch iMac (M3, 2023): $1,299 base model Best Pricing Today for 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3) Retailer Price $1,449 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket We’re comparing the 24-inch iMac with all sizes of Apple’s MacBook Pro here–there’s more to it than a straightforward comparison of desktop versus laptop. For each Apple product, there are variants that suit different customers. Some of you reading this may be hoping for advice about whether to choose a new M3 iMac or an M3 MacBook Pro, while others may be looking for a little bit more power and may be wondering if there is any reason to choose the iMac over the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro, which have Pro and Max variants. Comparing iMac and MacBook Pro Prior to the spring of 2022 Apple also sold a 27-inch iMac and in the past it has also sold an iMac Pro. These Macs are no longer sold by Apple, although you may still be able to buy one from a reseller who still has stock. However, because they are powered by Intel chip rather than the Apple M-series, we would advise against buying one right now. There is a chance that the iMac Pro might be reborn at some point in the future, but so far that is only a rumor. Historically it’s been the case that a Mac laptop, even if it had comparable specs to a desktop, cost a little more because you are paying extra for the compact form factor. It now seems that the iMac is the Mac with a high price, when compared to a laptop with similar specs. The M3 Pro and Max versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro have even higher prices, but the specs are superior and there are some other benefits. For the latest money-off deals on any of these Macs read: Best iMac deals and Best MacBook Pro deals. Read our reviews of the products mentioned here: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3) 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro) 16-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Max) iMac (M3) 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 vs 24-inch iMac M3 We’ll start by comparing the iMac with the similarly specced M3 MacBook Pro. 14-inch MacBook Pro24-inch iMacSystem on a Chip modelM3M3CPU8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency)8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency)GPU10 cores8 or 10 coresUnified memory8GB or 16GB8GBSSD512GB or 1TB256GB or 512GBDisplay14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display24-inch Retina displayPorts2 Thunderbolt/USB 43.5 mm headphone jackSDXC card slotHDMIMagSafe2 Thunderbolt/USB 43.5 mm headphone jackgigabit ethernet (mid and upper models only)2 USB-C (mid and upper models only)PriceU.S.: $1,599/$1,799/$1,999U.K.: £1,699/£1,899/£2,099Canada: $2,099/$2,349/$2,599Australia: $2,699/$2,999/$3,299U.S.: $1,299/$1,499/$1,699U.K.: £1,299/£1,499/£1,699Canada: $1,699/$1,949/$2,199Australia: $2,199/$2,499/$2,799 Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3, 2023) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $1,599 Best Prices Today: $1,449 at Amazon | $1499 at B&H | $1599 at Apple The $1,599 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 24-inch iMac both have M3 chips and are a good place to start. The 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro was introduced in November 2023. It replaced the 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 chip. Read our 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro review. The 13-inch MacBook Pro was the last laptop with the Touch Bar. The 24-inch iMac design was introduced in May 2021 and it is completely different compared to the previous 21.5-inch model. In November 2023, Apple upgraded the iMac to include the M3 chip. There are three iMacs to choose from with various specs as standard (and many more build-to-order options). Read our 24-inch iMac (M3) review. Apple 24-inch iMac (M3, 2023) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $1,299 base model Best Prices Today: $1,199 at Amazon | $1199 at B&H | $1299 at Adorama Both the 24-inch iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro have decent specs, for the most part, and both have reasonably priced entry-level models that may mean you don’t have to exceed your budget. We’ll run through price and specs in more detail below. Thomas Armbrüster Thomas Armbrüster Thomas Armbrüster What do you get for your money? The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,599/£1,699/C$2,099/A$2,699 and the iMac at $1,299/£1,399/C$1,699/A$2,199, but they don’t have matching specifications–that entry-level iMac has fewer GPU cores and a smaller SSD. You must pick the $1,699/£1,799/C$2,199/$A$2,799 iMac to get the same specifications as the entry-level M3 14-inch MacBook Pro. Here’s what you get for your money: 24-inch iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Retina 4.5K display, for $1,299/£1,399/CA$1,699/AU$2,199 14-inch MacBook Pro, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,599/£1,699/CA$2,099/AU$2,699 If you have a little more to spend you have the following choices: 24-inch iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Retina 4.5K display, for $1,499/£1,599/CA$1,949/AU$2,499 24-inch iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Retina 4.5K display, for $1,699/£1,799/CA$2,199/AU$2,799 14-inch MacBook Pro, M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $1,799/£1,899/CA$2,349/AU$2,999 14-inch MacBook Pro, M2, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $1,999/£2,099/CA$2,599/AU$3,299 Note that while none of the iMac standard configurations noted here do not include 16GB RAM or 1TB SSD, they are available. A customer can select them as options for an extra fee. Foundry Foundry Foundry 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro & M3 Max vs 24-inch iMac M3 If you want a more powerful Mac the MacBook Pro offers Pro and Max processor options, currently the iMac only offers the M3 chip. 14-inch MacBook Pro16-inch MacBook Pro24-inch iMacSystem on a Chip modelM3 Pro or M3 MaxM3 Pro or M3 MaxM3CPUM3 Pro: 11 cores (5 performance and 6 efficiency)12 cores (6 performance and 6 efficiency)M3 Max: 14 cores (10 performance and 4 efficiency)M3 Pro: 12 cores (6 performance and 6 efficiency)M3 Max: 14 cores (10 performance and 4 efficiency)16 cores (12 performance and 4 efficiency)8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency)GPUM3 Pro: 14 or 18 coresM3 Max: 30 coresM3 Pro: 18 coresM3 Max: 30 or 40 cores8 or 10 coresUnified memoryM3 Pro: 18GBM3 Max: 36GBM3 Pro: 18GB or 36GBM3 Max: 36GB or 48GB8GBSSDM3 Pro: 512GB or 1TBM3 Max: 1TBM3 Pro: 512GBM3 Max: 1TB256GB or 512GBDisplay14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display24-inch Retina displayPorts3 Thunderbolt/USB 43.5 mm headphone jackSDXC card slotHDMIMagSafe3 Thunderbolt/USB 43.5 mm headphone jackSDXC card slotHDMIMagSafe2 Thunderbolt/USB 43.5 mm headphone jackgigabit ethernet (mid and upper models only)2 USB-C (mid and upper models only)PriceU.S.M3 Pro: $1,999/$2,399M3 Max: $3,199U.K.M3 Pro: £2,099/£2,499M3 Max: £3,299CanadaM3 Pro: $2,699/$3,249M3 Max: $4,349AustraliaM3 Pro: $3,499/$4,199M3 Max: $5,599U.S.M3 Pro: $2,499/$2,899M3 Max: $3,499/$3,999U.K.M3 Pro: £2,599/£2,999M3 Max: £3,599/£4,099 CanadaM3 Pro: $3,299/$3,799M3 Max: $4,649/$5,299AustraliaM3 Pro: $4,299/$4,899M3 Max: $5,999/$6,899U.S.$1,299/$1,499/$1,699U.K.£1,299/£1,499/£1,699Canada$1,699/$1,949/$2,199Australia$2,199/$2,499/$2,799 Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023) Read our review Price When Reviewed: From $1,999 | Model reviewed $2,499 Best Prices Today: $1749 at B&H | $1749.95 at Adorama | $1,749.95 at Amazon If you require a more powerful Mac, and have the budget, then in the past you might have considered the 27-inch iMac, or even the iMac Pro. Apple has discontinued both of these models, introducing the Mac Studio instead. See: Is Mac Studio a worthy replacement for a 27-inch iMac? Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $2,499 | $2,699 | $3,499 Best Prices Today: $1,998.99 at Amazon | $2099 at B&H | $2364 at Walmart The Mac Studio is a great option if you need a powerful Mac, as is the Mac mini with M2 Pro or M2 Max, but if you are looking for a Mac with a built-in display, the Mac Studio lacks one. If a built-in screen is important to you, you may well be considering the iMac due to its 24-inch display and comparing it to the MacBook Pro. Also read: Mac mini vs Mac Studio. What you get for your money For the purposes of this comparison, we’re going to look at the mid- and high-end iMacs, along with the 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro, which is the lowest-priced MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip. 24-inch iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Retina 4.5K display, for $1,499/£1,599/CA$1,949/AU$2,499 24-inch iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Retina 4.5K display, for $1,699/£1,799/CA$2,199/AU$2,799 14-inch MacBook Pro, M3 Pro, 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB RAM, 512GBB SSD for $1,999/£2,099/CA$2,699/AU$3,499 One factor in favor of the iMac (perhaps the only factor) is the (obviously) bigger screen, which is a 4.5K display. The iMac screen is great, but it’s a LED display, which doesn’t produce image quality that’s as nice as the Mini LED displays on the MacBook Pros. If you want more screen space on the MacBook Pro, you can plug in an external display. See our round-up of the best displays for a Mac. If you need a powerful machine, then the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro is the one to choose. The iMac with M3 and MacBook Pro with M3 Pro or M3 Max do not compare very favorably right now. However, that may change if Apple re-introduces a larger, pro-level iMac. Read about what we expect Apple to do with the pro version of the iMac. Read more about the differences between the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. iMac vs. MacBook Pro: Verdict We recommend all models of the MacBook Pro over the iMac. If you have more to spend and need a powerful machine, then it is worth considering the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with a M3 Pro or M3 Max chip–these chips are not available on the iMac. Learn more about the differences between the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips in our Mac processor comparison. However, the MacBook Pro isn’t necessarily the best Mac laptop you could buy – the MacBook Air might do the job just as well for even less money, in which case, read our comparison of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Best prices right now 14-inch MacBook Pro, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD (MSRP US$1,599/UK£1,699/CA$2,099/AU$2,699) Retailer Price $1,449 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch MacBook Pro, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD (MSRP US$1,799/UK£1,899/CA$2,349/AU$2,999) Retailer Price $1,599 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 24-inch iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (MSRP from $1,299/£1,399/CA$1,699/AU$2,199) Retailer Price $1,199 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 24-inch iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (MSRP from $1,499/£1,599/CA$1,949/AU$2,499) Retailer Price $1,409 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 24-inch iMac, M3, 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD (MSRP from $1,699/£1,799/CA$2,199/AU$2,799) Retailer Price $1,594 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch MacBook Pro, M3 Pro, 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD (MSRP: $1,999/£2,099/CA$2,699/AU$3,499) Retailer Price $1,799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1849 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch MacBook Pro, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB RAM, 1TB SSD (MSRP: $2,399/£2,499/CA$3,249/AU$4,199) Retailer Price $2,199 View Deal $2199 View Deal $2249 View Deal $2399 View Deal $2399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch MacBook Pro, M3 Max, 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD (MSRP: $3,199/£3,299/CA$4,349/AU$5,599) Retailer Price $2,949 View Deal $2949 View Deal $2999 View Deal $3049 View Deal $3199 View Deal $3199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD (MSRP: $2,499/£2,599/CA$3,299/AU$4,299) Retailer Price $2,299 View Deal $2299 View Deal $2349 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro, M3 Pro, 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 512GB SSD (MSRP: $2,899/£2,999/CA$3,799/AU$4,899) Retailer Price $2,694 View Deal $2699 View Deal $2749 View Deal $2899 View Deal $2899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro, M3 Max, 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD (MSRP: $3,499/£3,599/CA$4,649/AU$5,999) Retailer Price $3499 View Deal $3,699 View Deal $3699 View Deal $3849 View Deal $3999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch MacBook Pro, M3 Max, 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD (MSRP: $3,999/£4,099/CA$5,299/AU$6,899) Retailer Price $3999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iMac, Mac, MacBook11:07 amFineWoven Accessories May Get One Last Outing Before Apple Pulls Plug
Over the weekend, Apple leaker and prototype collector Kosutami claimed that Apple has decided to halt production of FiveWoven accessories over durability concerns. In a further update, the leaker has now suggested we might yet see one more round of FineWoven products in a season of new colors before Apple finally says farewell to the material for good. Last September, Apple stopped selling genuine leather accessories in favor of a more environmentally friendly "FineWoven" material. The company describes FineWoven as "luxurious and durable microtwill," and sells FineWoven iPhone cases at $59, MagSafe Wallets at $59, AirTag holders at $35, and Apple Watch bands at $99. Many customers consider FineWoven products to be subpar compared to the leather Apple cases they replaced, and claim that the fabric is prone to scratches, stains, and discoloration. If today's update is correct, Apple may have to brace itself for more unhappy FineWoven customers. Kosutami is known for revealing accurate information about FineWoven accessories in the past, so their latest claim should not be discounted. FineWoven accessories in new color options were absent from Apple's spring refresh, so perhaps their swan song could come in September when Apple releases the iPhone 16 lineup. Tags: Kosutami, FineWovenThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:01 amUsing Xcode NetworkExtension framework for proxy connection on iOS
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An iPhone ban in the South Korean military that has less to do with security and more to do with a poorly crafted mobile device management suite coupled with nationalism may be expanding to the rank-and-file.iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro MaxThe ban, in Samsung's backyard, has reportedly started in the country's Air Force headquarters. A report on Tuesday morning claims that the ban is on all devices capable of voice recording and do not allow third-party apps to lock this down — with iPhone specifically named."It's inevitable to block any kind of voice recording, not just formal communications including meetings, office conversations, business announcements and complaints from and consultations with the public, but also informal communications such as private phone calls (within military buildings)," the document distributed by the military reportedly says. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:30 amFineWoven will join a long line of short-lived Apple failures
Macworld After a little more than a half-year on the market, a new report claims that Apple has stopped production of its beleaguered FineWoven products, which were introduced in September as an eco-friendly alternative to leather iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands. The accessories are made from “68 percent post-consumer recycled content” as part of Apple’s long-standing efforts to significantly reduce carbon emissions, but even customers who wanted Apple to get rid of leather were less than thrilled about the new material, which Apple says “may show wear over time as the fibers get compressed with normal use.” Pictures posted all around social media have shown how worn down the cases look after a short time compared to the leather cases of old. We won’t know for sure until September if Apple is truly planning to discontinue the line of accessories, but if it is, FineWoven will have some well-known company in the annals of short-lived Apple products: Macintosh XL (3 months) If the Macintosh precursor Lisa was troubled, the Macintosh XL, released in January 1985 at the tail end of Lisa’s run, was downright doomed. It wasn’t for the lack of specs or interest—in fact it sold quite well—but the line was overshadowed by the cheaper Macintosh. Resources and parts were scarce for the Macintosh XL and Apple ran out of stock forever just three months later. Macintosh TV (4 months) The original Apple TV before streaming was a thing, the Macintosh TV was supposed to be the device that combined personal computing with home entertainment. With a built-in 14-inch Sony Trinitron display and all of the necessary audio/video inputs including a coaxial cable input, the Macintosh TV combined Apple’s iconic all-in-one design with “new media capabilities that create a whole new category of computing and entertainment devices.” It didn’t catch on and Apple pulled the plug on its first TV project just four months later. The Power Mac G4 Cube was built for success, but never got off the ground. The Power Mac G4 Cube was built for success, but never got off the ground.RR Auction The Power Mac G4 Cube was built for success, but never got off the ground.RR Auction RR Auction Power Mac G4 Cube (11 months) The Power Mac G4 Cube made a huge splash at Macworld New York in 2000. A mini high-end tower packed inside a beautiful floating acrylic square with an ingenious handle to access the internal parts, the Power Mac G4 Cube should have been a runaway hit. Instead, the high price and various cosmetic and performance issues kept sales at bay, and less than a year later, Apple put the whole project “on ice.” eMate (11 months) Before the iBook there was a small translucent portable Mac called the eMate 300, which was geared toward the education market. The ultraportable laptop had a 25MHz ARM CPU, 1MB of RAM, and 2MB of flash memory for a very affordable $799. The eMate was ultimately a victim of Apple’s new direction under Steve Jobs, but that’s not the last we would see of transparent plastic cases. iPod Hi-Fi (19 months) Back when the company’s iconic music player was at the height of its popularity, Apple tried to cash in on the dedicated speaker market with the iPod Hi-Fi, a high-end audio system made specifically for the iPod. The boombox-esque design with exposed speakers and glossy white chassis was extremely big and heavy and had one job as a somewhat precarious $349 iPod dock. It lasted less than two years—during which time another new product named the iPhone arrived. That one would last a little longer. iPhone, Mac10:26 amApple's iPhone skid in China continues, with another big hit to start 2024
Apple is having a tough quarter in China, with new research claiming that Apple's iPhone sales are down 19.1% year-over-year.Apple's iPhone 15All smartphone sales have been in decline in China for some years, but recent reports had said the market was stabilizing. Other reports have said that iPhone sales in the country dropped 56% between January 2024 and February 2024, though this is traditionally when Apple's sales are lowest.Now new figures from Counterpoint Research have compared like for like quarters, charting Q1 2024 against Q1 2023. Citing Huawei's 69.9% year on year growth as the major factor, Counterpoint says that the iPhone dropped 19.1% over the same period. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:15 amApple acquires French startup Datakalab, may have gained additional AI, computer vision tools | PowerPageApple acquires French startup Datakalab, may have gained additional AI, computer vision tools
As is sometimes the custom, Apple may have snagged yet another company that specializes in artificial intelligence to help move it closer to its technological milestones. Apple is reported to have acquired Datakalab, a Paris, France-based startup specializing in both AI compression as well as computer vision technology. Per French business magazine Challenges, the acquisition […] Source10:03 amApple's FineWoven cases rumored to get one final release
Apple has probably stopped production of its poorly-received FineWoven cases for the iPhone, but a new report from the same herald of its death says there is one last set of seasonal colorways coming.Apple's range of FineWoven casesFineWoven is Apple's name for its leather-free cases for the iPhone 15 range. They've not been a hit.Consequently, Apple was reported to have cancelled production of it, presumably as the company works to find a replacement. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: SaaS isolation in the browser
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As expected (and as Apple and any company tries to accomplish prior to releasing a new or updated product), Apple’s retail stock of the current iPad Air model has begun to dwindle ahead of the anticipated arrival of the next-gen iPad Air in May. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who cited sources at Citing sources at […] Source10:00 amBoost your PC’s performance with Windows 11 Pro, now under $30
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Adobe has unveiled its new Photoshop app featuring updated generative AI tools with text-to-image capabilities for designers and photographers.Adobe supercharges iOS app with new AI-driven featuresDriven by the Adobe Firefly Image 3 Foundation Model, the new advancements announced on Tuesday, add generative AI features for creators to the Photoshop app. Functions such as Reference Image, Generate Image, Generate Similar, Generate Background, and Enhance Detail can streamline the creative process.Photoshop's latest features can enhance and expedite creative workflows. The Reference Image feature uses selected images to inspire and shape outputs, closely aligning results with what creatives envision. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:55 amDeveloper Program – Privacy
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I'm encountering an issue with SwiftUI view alignment when the device orientation changes or when the app transitions from the background to the foreground. Despite my efforts, the views(Tabbar) seem to be misaligned, causing a poor user experience. Below is a simplified version of the code I'm using to display the UI: @main struct SSWIFTUIApp: App { var body: some Scene { WindowGroup { TabbarViewApp() } } } struct TabbarViewApp: View { init() { let app = UITabBarAppearance() app.configureWithOpaqueBackground() app.backgroundColor = UIColor.systemPink app.selectionIndicatorTintColor = .black UITabBar.appearance().standardAppearance = app if #available(iOS 15.0, *) { UITabBar.appearance().scrollEdgeAppearance = app } } @State private var selected: Int = 1 @State private var id: String = "" var body: some View { TabView(selection: $selected, content: { NavigationView(content: { VStack(alignment: .center, spacing: 0, content: { TextField("Connection ID", text: $id) .padding(.horizontal, 5) .frame(height: 40) .border(Color.black, width: 1) .padding() }) }) .navigationViewStyle(.stack) .tabItem { Label("Home", systemImage: "house") .foregroundColor(selected == 1 ? Color.accentColor : Color.white) } .tag(1) NavigationView(content: { }) .navigationViewStyle(.stack) .tabItem { Label("Settings", systemImage: "gear") .foregroundColor(selected == 2 ? Color.accentColor : Color.white) } .tag(2) }) } } Issues demoed below with the above code Upon device orientation change or transitioning the app from the background to the foreground, the alignment of the views seems to be off. I've tried adjusting padding, using GeometryReader, and even incorporating specific layout guides, but the issue persists. I would greatly appreciate any insights or solutions on how to ensure proper alignment of SwiftUI views under these circumstances. Thank you in advance for your assistance!07:32 amSMS Delivery Delays To Bangalink Network In Bangladesh
Apr 23, 00:32 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Bangalink network in Bangladesh. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.06:46 amNew Zealand Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 23, 01:00 - 09:00 PDTApr 22, 23:37 PDTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in New Zealand is conducting an emergency maintenance from 23 April 2024 at 01:00 PDT until 23 April 2024 at 09:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures to Twilio New Zealand phone numbers.06:18 amAny recommended YouTube channels for learning IOS dev?
Can you suggest any IOS dev related channels that teach updated practices for the field? Unlike React js where you'll find a quadrillion channels with the most updated courses, IOS is on the niche side, so any help would be appreciated!😊 submitted by /u/Doodyboy69 [link] [comments]03:51 amPopular Apps Identifying as a Non-Trader on App Store: How and Why?
According to the EU Digital Services Act, a trader is defined as "any natural person, or any legal person irrespective of whether privately or publicly owned, who is acting, including through any person acting in his or her name or on his or her behalf, for purposes relating to his or her trade, business, craft […]03:16 amCGK (Jakarta) on 2024-04-23
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Hey! I am building an app to help people essentially share events they are going to on a map to their friends. Right now I am using swift and firebase, but I was wondering if it was recommended to do all of the backend operations in a separate language? Right now all the code is […]01:15 amYes, the YouTube app now tries to hijack your Apple TV’s screen saver
One of the best features of the Apple TV is its robust collection of Aerial screen savers. When your Apple TV sits idle for a few minutes, tvOS switches to these soothing Aerial videos while it awaits for you to return. YouTube, however, thinks you’d rather see random slideshows of images and video thumbnails instead… more…12:52 amUPDATE: **Summary:** Google Classroom is experiencing an increased error rate in Brazil (for State of Paraná) **Description:** We are experiencing an intermittent issue with Google Classroom. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Tuesday, 2024-04-23 09:00 US/Pacific with current details. **Customer Symptoms:** A subset of users in the state of Parana, Brazil would encounter intermittent error while accessing Google Classroom. However, the impact is only limited to the state of Parana, no impact to customers to the rest of the world. **Workaround:** None at this time. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Summary:** Google Classroom is experiencing an increased error rate in Brazil (for State of Paraná) **Description:** We are experiencing an intermittent issue with Google Classroom. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Tuesday, 2024-04-23 09:00 US/Pacific with current details. **Customer Symptoms:** A subset of users in the state of Parana, Brazil would encounter intermittent error while accessing Google Classroom. However, the impact is only limited to the state of Parana, no impact to customers to the rest of the world. **Workaround:** None at this time.
Incident began at 2024-04-22 12:00 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Summary: Google Classroom is experiencing an increased error rate in Brazil (for State of Paraná) Description: We are experiencing an intermittent issue with Google Classroom. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Tuesday, 2024-04-23 09:00 US/Pacific with current details. Customer Symptoms: A subset of users in the state of Parana, Brazil would encounter intermittent error while accessing Google Classroom. However, the impact is only limited to the state of Parana, no impact to customers to the rest of the world. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Classroom12:45 amApple Acquires Datakalab, a French Startup Behind AI and Computer Vision Tech
According to French business magazine Challenges, Apple has acquired Datakalab -- a Paris-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence compression and computer vision technology. 9to5Mac reports: Datakalab described itself as "experts in low power, runtime efficient, and deep learning algorithms" that work on device. On its LinkedIn page, Datakalab highlights "industry leading compression and adaptation to deploy embedded computer vision that is fast, cost-effective and precise." Prior to the Apple acquisition had between 10 and 20 employees. From Datakalab's now-defunct website: "Datakalab is a French technology company that develops computer image analysis algorithms to measure flows in public space. The images are instantly transformed into anonymized statistical data processed locally in 100ms. Datakalab does not store any images or personal data and only keeps statistical data. Datakalab products are built according to the principle of 'Privacy by Design.'" While neither Apple nor DatakaLab have acknowledged the acquisition, Challenges says that the deal was reported to the European Commission this month. The report says that Datakalab's two founders did not join Apple, but multiple other employees did make the jump. Datakalab also held multiple patents related to AI compression and vision technology. The acquisition makes perfect sense given Apple's rumored ambitions to run its upcoming AI-related features in iOS 18 "entirely on device." Read more of this story at Slashdot.Monday April 2211:24 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 22, 2024 – iPad Air rumors, Apple AI acquisition
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 Roborock: Get a special deal on the S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vac & S8 Max Ultra with free gifts for a limited time. more…11:11 pmBackward compatibility using widgetkit and today extensions
I had a task where I need to do both widgetkit and today extensions working on the same project, for users that can't use the new widgetkit feature, still using the today extensions. So, what I did was create two targets (1 to widgetkit and 1 to today extensions), and define a minimum deployments version […]10:43 pmMeta Expands VR Operating System to Third-Party Hardware Makers
Facebook parent company Meta today announced the upcoming expansion of Meta Horizon OS, a virtual and augmented reality operating system that will be available to third-party hardware manufacturers that want to design their own headsets. Right now, Meta sells the Quest line of headsets, but the company wants to provide the software for third-party VR and AR products in the future, much like Microsoft offers Windows for all manner of third-party PCs. Meta Horizon OS is the mixed reality operating system that Meta created for its own Quest headsets, and it has support for eye, face, hand, and body tracking along with passthrough, spatial anchors, scene understanding, and other features. There is a "social layer" that will allow the identities, avatars, and friends of users to move between virtual spaces on different devices. According to Meta, multiple companies are working on devices that will use Meta Horizon OS. ASUS ROG is developing a performance gaming headset and Lenovo is working on mixed reality devices for productivity, learning, and entertainment. Meta says that it is also creating a limited edition version of Meta Quest in partnership with Xbox. With the expansion of Meta Horizon OS to third-party hardware manufacturers, Meta is making it easier for any developer to ship VR software on the platform by removing barriers between the Horizon Store and App Lab. By creating an operating system that can be used by other hardware manufacturers, Meta is inserting itself into the growing AR/VR ecosystem and creating opportunities for it to outpace Apple in mixed reality development. Apple launched the Vision Pro headset earlier this year, but software is lacking given the high price and limited distribution of the device. According to a report from earlier today, interest in the Vision Pro is already waning at Apple's retail locations with fewer people requesting demos.Tag: MetaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:15 pmRay-Ban Meta glasses now feature Apple Music integration with voice controls
It’s been a while since Meta launched its own smart glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban, and I’ve already written about them here on 9to5Mac. Now those who own Ray-Ban Meta can enjoy deeper integration with Apple Music thanks to Meta’s latest update. more…09:54 pmReview: Nanoleaf's Skylight Adds Modular Smart Lighting to Your Ceiling
The Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit is Nanoleaf's first hardwired, permanent light, and it's also the first light that Nanoleaf designed specifically to be installed on ceilings. As with Nanoleaf Light Panels, the Skylight is modular. A 3-panel starter kit is priced at $250, and each add-on panel is $70. Nanoleaf sells kits with more panels at a discount, so cost can go as low as $62 per panel for a design that uses 12 panels. Ceiling lights come in a wide range of prices and $250 is in the mid to high range, but there aren't many modular ceiling light options (as in hardwired with no visible cord), and none that I'm aware of that are both smart and offer multicolor and white lighting. Each square-shaped panel is made from a translucent white plastic that diffuses the light coming from the LEDs underneath. The panels are just under 12 inches on each side, and they're about two inches thick. The plastic is a shinier material than the plastic used for the regular Nanoleaf Light Panels, and it just looks like white squares on the ceiling when the lights are not turned on. I don't mind the plastic because it blends well with a white ceiling when the lights are off. Square-shaped light panels have a modern vibe both on and off, and it isn't an aesthetic that's going to fit in with all decor styles. Every panel is 1400 lumens, so the three panel kit is 4200 lumens. The amount of light needed to properly light a space is going to depend on the size of the area being lit and the desired brightness, but that should be enough light for a 15x15 room with 10 foot ceilings. I was impressed with the brightness of the Skylight panels, and three installed in my laundry room was more light than I'll ever need. I ultimately included two more panels for a total of five, but that was because I was replacing a fluorescent panel with popcorn texture underneath and I didn't want to have to repair the ceiling. I think my laundry room is now the brightest room in the house, and I use the lights dimmed down. The Skylight can be installed by an electrician or as a DIY project with some basic electrical knowledge, and Nanoleaf does provide instructions and a video for completing the entire process. Creating a layout is the first step, and while the lights can be installed at angles and staggered, I did a straight line of five panels in a row. There's a ceiling plate that's screwed into the ceiling first, and the wires from the ceiling are connected to the main panel (with the breaker off of course). The panels are each two pieces, with a base that houses the LEDs and wires, and a cover. There's a single Main Controller panel that can control up to 99 additional dependent panels, and that's the one that goes up first. Nanoleaf included four screw holes on each panel that also serve as guides so you can mark on the ceiling where to drill, and drywall anchors and screws are included. Every panel has a terminal block that's covered by a panel that has to be unscrewed to get to the wires to connect one panel to another, and each panel is secured at all four corners, plus the wires are routed through holes at the sides. It's not difficult, exactly, but there are a lot of steps to go through, and it's frustrating working from below. I do think the guide holes helped a lot ensuring everything was lined up, and it ultimately turned out well. I think four drywall screws for every panel is a lot, especially because these panels aren't particularly heavy. In hindsight, I probably could have used two at a diagonal, and it's worth noting that there are going to be a lot of holes to repair in the ceiling if you install these panels and later want to remove them. Once installed, the Skylight works like any other HomeKit-connected light. It's added to HomeKit with a HomeKit code, and setup is quick. Nanoleaf products only work with 2.4GHz networks, so you're going to need a setup that allows for a 2.4GHz connection. The Skylight is Wi-Fi only, but there it has Thread compatibility that can presumably be turned on if Nanoleaf decides to do so. It is not Matter-enabled. I don't own a single smart home product that does not occasionally have a connectivity issue, including Nanoleaf devices. When I got these panels, I debated installing the panels in my living room with vaulted ceilings (note: these can be installed on angled ceilings), but I was worried about access for troubleshooting because I'd need a tall, heavy ladder, so I tested the Skylight in one of my only rooms with lower ceilings. I'm glad I did, because about a week after the Skylight was up, it lost connectivity. No amount of turning the power off or restarting my devices helped, and I had to get out a small ladder, pull off the main panel's cover, and long press the reset button to start over. I haven't had another disconnect, and it could have been caused by trying to use a motion sensor (I could NOT get it to work reliably and I haven't wanted to try again) or by turning the light off at the switch overnight, but it can happen. So far the Skylight doesn't seem to be less reliable than other Wi-Fi HomeKit devices or other Nanoleaf panels, but since it's on the ceiling it is decidedly more of a hassle to reset, which is something to keep in mind. I have also seen some complaints about Nanoleaf's customer service on Reddit and on Facebook, and while I haven't had a catastrophic product failure requiring help, I know some people have had issues getting support and replacements. Note that those complaints are more focused on the light panels than the Skylights, but I don't want to ignore potential customer service issues that could be a problem for some. Each Skylight panel can be individually controlled with the Nanoleaf app and set to a different color or combination of colors and patterns. There are pre-designed options, plus tools for creating custom designs, and a section for downloading designs created by other Nanoleaf users. The Skylight has some unique pre-created patterns like Sun Shower and Shooting Stars that work particularly well on the ceiling, and there are window-style scenes like Blue Skies. The LEDs support 16 million colors and shades of white ranging from blue to yellow, plus there are more than 10 lighting patterns to use to shift between colors. There's also a rhythm feature that changes the color of the lights based on music or sound, and a fun AI option that creates a scene based on a typed phrase like "ocean waves" or "pink sunset." Colors on the light look best when in motion, and for some shades, there are dark and light spots that cause some unevenness. If you've used Nanoleaf's light panels on the wall, it's a similar effect, but it's something that you get used to and notice less with ceiling lights. I think multicolored lighting works well for accent lights, but I am less sure of it for light that provides as much illumination as the Skylight does. Setting the Skylight to a color like red, for example, means the room is RED and not outfitted with a tasteful red accent light in one area. Patterns that shift quickly can be almost overwhelming, and I don't like the music feature with the Skylight for that reason. I prefer to set the Skylight to softer, more pastel hues and warm whites, but it can definitely provide the ultimate mood lighting and set ambiance for movies and video games. There's one other thing that I want to mention before wrapping up this review, and that's control. This is a ceiling light that is connected to a light switch, and I don't have a good way to turn that light switch into a smart switch that can be used for changing colors, dimming, or even turning the light on and off. Nanoleaf doesn't have a switch, and there are a limited number of full light switch replacements for a situation like this. I have a Lutron Caseta hub and system, but adding a Lutron smart light switch isn't a good idea because the Nanoleaf Skylight needs a constant connection and it's not an on/off situation. There are plenty of smart buttons, but nothing that seems to be designed to replace a light switch. For Hue lights, I solve this issue with the Lutron Aurora Dimmer Switches, but those are designed to work with the Hue app and not HomeKit in general. I need a physical button for the Skylight that also prevents the existing switch from being flipped, and I'm not sure how to solve that issue right now. Nanoleaf does have Sense+ smart switches that it has been working on since 2023, but I'm not sure when these are set to come out. Bottom Line Nanoleaf's Skylight is expensive and not without flaws, but it's also a one-of-a-kind product. It's modular so you can tune the number of panels to fit your space, it supports white and yellow light along with any color of the rainbow, and there are endless scenes and effects to play with. The Skylight's design isn't going to resonate with everyone, but for those who want a modern feel and who love color, it's worth checking out. How to Buy The Skylight was popular enough that it sold out in most places. Nanoleaf has a sign up to get a notification when it's back in stock, but it is still available from Amazon.Tag: NanoleafThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:37 pmApple is betting big on India
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