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- 44 mins agoThreads now lets users mute post notifications, makes quote controls available to everyone | 9 to 5 MacThreads now lets users mute post notifications, makes quote controls available to everyone
Threads on Tuesday announced some important updates coming for its users. More specifically, the platform is rolling out two new features: an option to mute post notifications and also quote controls to limit re-shares. Read on as we go into more detail about these updates. more…49 mins agoApple TV+ announces season two of hit drama ‘Drops of God’
Tuesday, Apple TV+ announced it has acquired season two of hit multilingual French-Japanese drama “Drops of God” from… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour ago9to5Mac Daily: May 21, 2024 – Apple fixes ‘rare’ photo bug, Sonos headphones, more
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. Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content more…1 hour agoHow to make stickers from personal photos for fun group chats
Custom photo stickers are fun to send in group chats. Find out how to make stickers from photos and tweak them with effects on your iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:37 pmiPhone 16 battery could last hugely longer, with new design & materials
Battery life is perhaps the most vital part of the iPhone experience. This is what the rumor mill expects will change power-wise with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series.A battery being taken out of an iPhone [Apple]Users often put the importance of the battery behind other factors in owning an iPhone. Processor performance, the camera system, and the display are all seemingly better ways to impress consumers looking to buy their next model.But the battery is arguably one of the most essential elements of a smartphone. Without power, it simply doesn't work. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:37 pmSpaceX just demoed its first Starlink phone-to-phone video call without special hardware | 9 to 5 MacSpaceX just demoed its first Starlink phone-to-phone video call without special hardware
SpaceX has been cooking up Starlink-backed satellite cell service for a while now, and the company just demoed a major milestone. more…06:32 pmWhy Apple should steal Microsoft’s Flex keyboard design for iPad
Come along as we explore the idea of a wired and wireless iPad Magic Keyboard. Find out why it would enhance the functionality of the iPad. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:55 pmThis $31 Logitech K585 deal lets you type with ease on your iPad and MacBook
Macworld We just found an amazing discount for the excellent Logitech K585 multi-device keyboard, which may very well be the perfect solution to your multitasking needs. Now available for $31, down from the regular $50, the keyboard is very close to its best price ever. Picture this – you’re working on your MacBook, and you suddenly need a second screen, so you pull out your iPad. You connect the two devices, place the iPad in the K585’s slot, and start typing on the keyboard. As the keyboard is connected to both your iPad and the MacBook, you can just press a button and swap from one device to the other with ease. This cool feature is called Easy Switch, allowing you to go from your computer to your smartphone to your tablet in a blink. There are so many benefits of getting the Logitech K585, the first of which is the quiet typing experience. Its slim profile and sleek design are nothing to turn your nose at either. The keyboard features a numeric keypad and 12 FN keys, which enables users to quickly access various shortcuts. You can use the Logi Options+ Software to customize those keys and more. The Logitech K585 doesn’t just work with Apple products, of course, but you can also use it with Windows, Android, Chrome, and Linux just fine, making for a versatile addition to your tech setup. So go ahead and don’t miss out on this $31 deal for the Logitech K585. Get the Logitech K585 multi-device keyboard for $31 Keyboards05:47 pmApple fires back at DOJ antitrust case, calls for immediate dismissal
Apple has begun the process of filing a motion to have the Department of Justices lawsuit over App Store and other antitrust actions to be dismissed.Apple ParkApple's motion to dismiss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) allegations of antitrust behaviour, is required to start with a maximum three-page pre-motion letter outlining the arguments for dismissal. Apple has today filed that letter with US District Judge Julien Neals, claiming that this "case lies well beyond the outer limits of antitrust law."According to Apple, the DOJ has brought an antitrust case as a Section 2 Sherman Act claim, and that this can only "move past the pleadings" if it is shown that three specific allegations are valid. The DOJ, says Apple, has to show that the company has: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:45 pmApple Music reveals more of its 100 Best Albums of All Time list
Apple Music this month announced the release of its 100 Best Albums of all time, a celebratory list of the greatest records ever… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:40 pmPop that cork for season 2 of wine-soaked Drops of God on Apple TV+
You don't need to be an actual wine snob to love the high-stakes family drama of "Drops of God" season 2 (though it doesn't hurt). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:36 pmApple questions validity of DOJ antitrust lawsuit in bid to dismiss case
It’s been two months since the United States Department of Justice filed its lawsuit against Apple over alleged antitrust violations. While Apple has voiced opposition to the case before now, today the company has taken the first step toward filing a motion to dismiss the case altogether. The move also sets up a number of upcoming deadlines for the case. more…05:35 pmtvOS gets a minor update, to version 17.5.1
Just 24 hours after introducing a minor update to iOS and iPadOS, Apple has released a similar revision to tvOS, bringing it to version 17.5.1.Apple TV 4KOn Monday, Apple issued a point release for iOS and iPadOS 17, making a small fix to the operating systems. It was to clear up a bug that resurfaced a user's deleted photographs within the Photos app.One day later on Tuesday, Apple's brought out another update, bringing tvOS to the same version, 17.5.1. The new build, number 21L580, replaces tvOS 17.5, which was released on May 13. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:23 pmApple releases tvOS 17.5.1 for Apple TV users
One day after releasing iOS 17.5.1 with a fix for a rare bug that caused deleted photos to resurface, Apple today has released its latest update for the Apple TV: tvOS 17.5.1. more…05:05 pmApple expected to supercharge ‘iPhone 16 Pro Max’
Apple is expected to supercharge its next-gen flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max smartphone with several changes and enhancements… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:01 pmOne week with the M4 iPad Pro: full of surprises, and questions ahead of WWDC
It’s been a full week since the M4 iPad Pro first arrived in users’ hands, and I’ve been working full-time on mine every day since then. I’ve used my new 13-inch iPad Pro for all my work at 9to5Mac, both indoors and outdoors, plus TV watching, journaling, organizing for a move, giving speeches, and more. Here are the things that have most surprised me in my first week of use, plus the questions on my mind ahead of next month’s WWDC. more…05:00 pmDo’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty Apple Watch band
A recent study has found our Apple Watch bands are home to dangerous bacteria, highlighting the importance of regularly cleaning them. But what’s safe or best to use? Here’s how to clean Apple Watch bands with step-by-step do’s and don’ts. more…04:56 pmAmazon slashes Samsung's S6 Thunderbolt 4 monitor to $449
Grab the lowest price on record on Samsung's S65TC 34-inch curved widescreen display that offers Thunderbolt 4 support.Grab the lowest price on record on the Samsung ViewFinity S6 monitor.The limited-time special at Amazon knocks $350 off Samsung's ViewFinity S65TC Thunderbolt 4 display, bringing the cost down to $449.99. This 34-inch monitor has Thunderbolt 4 connectivity that powers a MacBook with up to 90W charging. It also has an HDMI port, a DisplayPort connector, a USB 3.0 hub and built-in speakers — along with a height-adjustable stand to customize the viewing angle.Buy for $449.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider04:30 pmApple Wallet masters Paris transit ahead of Olympics
With French Open tennis and the Summer Olympics descending on Paris, Apple Wallet masters area transit with new tap-to-ride functionality. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:27 pmApple and Île-de-France Mobilités introduce Navigo card for iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple and Île-de-France Mobilités today introduced an easy, secure, and private way for customers to add a new Navigo card to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.