Apple Podcasts adds new wellbeing category
In time for Mental Health Awareness Month, Apple Podcasts is shining light on a new category of podcasts to listen to. The new Wellbeing category collects shows featuring health, fitness and wellness topics. Apple says listenership for shows in this genre have increased 40% in the last five years. more…

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Ekster Finder Card makes your wallet findable with iPhone
Never lose your wallet again with the Ekster Finder Card. Locate it easily with Apple’s Find My network or set off an audible alarm. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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LG TVs are first to natively support Apple Music’s Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Owners of LG TVs can now enjoy Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos after the latest update to the Apple Music app added support for the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Family needs inspire 3 Swift Student Challenge winners
Swift Student Challenge winners share family-related problems as inspiration for their useful Swift Playgrounds projects. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple’s latest 10.9-inch iPad hits $470 (Save $129), iPhone 14 Pro $705, Apple Watch Series 9, more
We’re now halfway through the work week with a fresh batch of new deals – all headlined by Apple’s 10th Generation iPad at $470. It comes joined by iPhone 14 Pro at $705 if you don’t mind going with an Amazon refurbished model, while Apple Watch Series 9 remains at $100 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…

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Today in Apple history: iTunes puts the hurt on DVDs
On May 1, 2008, the iTunes Store made a major move, beginning to sell movies the same day that they came out on DVD. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iOS 17.5 makes it less of a hassle to send your iPhone into Apple for repairs
Feature currently only works on iPhones, and not iPads, Macs, or Apple Watches.

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Not all monitor light bars are created equal [Setups]
If you think any cheap monitor light will do, think again. Today's setup uses one of the good ones -- the BenQ ScreenBar monitor light. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Anthropic brings Claude AI to the iPhone and iPad
If you’ve been keeping up with generative AI and large language models on iPhone, then you may be aware that Anthropic’s Claude AI was notably absent from iOS. Meanwhile, OpenAI has been updating ChatGPT on iPhone for a while now, and Google’s Gemini exists in its iOS app. Starting today, however, Claude for iPhone is joining the party. more…

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Apple TV+ unveils teaser for ‘Presumed Innocent’ series starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Apple TV+ on Wednesday debuted the teaser for “Presumed Innocent,” the upcoming, eight-part limited series starring Jake Gyllenhaal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Save $200 on this 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro with 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Apple's M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 36GB memory and 1TB storage is eligible for an exclusive $200 coupon discount on top of $50 off three years of AppleCare.Save $200 on this upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro.The $200 discount with promo code APINSIDER is courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, bringing the cost of the upgraded configuration down to $2,399.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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LG TVs become first to support Dolby Atmos natively in Apple Music
LG has become the first TV maker to add native support for Dolby Atmos in the Apple Music app on its TVs. The new feature has arrived through a software update to the Apple Music app on LG TVs, bringing a more immersive surround sound experience to LG users on compatible TV sets. It is unclear exactly which TVs are supported, but at a minimum certain 2020 models and later appear to have received the update. more…

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Apple profiles three distinguished Swift Student Challenge winners
Apple has profiled three of the "Distinguished Winners" of its 2024 Swift Student Challenge, with apps covering care, extreme sports, and breathing exercises.Three winners from the 2024 Swift Student ChallengeApple launched its 2024 Swift Student Challenge in February, and picked 350 winners from the entries in March. Of the 350 winners, 50 are recognized by Apple as Distinguished Winners for outstanding submissions.The 350 winners won prizes including AirPods Max, a certificate, and a free one-year membership to the developer program. Those deemed Distinguished Winners were awarded an invitation to a three-day in-person experience at Apple Park, including tailored programming at WWDC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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These are the best Swift Student Challenge apps this year
Ahead of WWDC 2024 kicking off in June, Apple has officially announced its Swift Student Challenge winners. 350 students from around the world have won with 50 selected as “Distinguished Winners” that will be heading to Apple Park for WWDC. Along with that, Apple is celebrating 3 winners with detailed profiles about their top-tier app ideas. more…

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Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor camera launches, with privacy blind
The first ever Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor camera has today been announced, offering a full 360 degrees of horizontal coverage, with 160 degrees of vertical tilt. The motorized base can be remotely controlled using the Ring app. The security camera comes with a manual privacy blind, and is available in five different colors … more…

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Meet three Swift Student Challenge winners changing the future through coding

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Speculation ramps up as ‘Let Loose’ billed as ‘different kind of Apple Event’
Macworld With less than a week to go until the Let Loose event on May 7, Apple is doing its best to build hype with a series of enigmatic promotional messages. In particular, the phrase “a different kind of Apple Event” has prompted widespread speculation about what we’re going to hear about, and how it’s going to be presented. On social media, as spotted by The Apple Post, a number of sponsored posts have promoted the event. “We’re drafting up something special for you,” the messages read in some European users’ feeds. “Join us on 7 May at 3pm on apple.com for a different kind of Apple Event.” The Apple Post The Apple Post The Apple Post Apple’s most recent event was also a little different, taking place at 8pm ET on October 30 and leaning into a spooky Halloween theme. It isn’t clear in what way this event will be “different,” but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from spinning. We already know that the date and time of the Let Loose event are highly unusual. Apple hadn’t previously held a May event this millennium (WWDC came a month early in 1999), while 3pm London time–or 7am PT for U.S. readers–is far earlier in the day than normal. Combined with confirmed events in London and Berlin, this strange schedule has prompted speculation that there will be announcements of particular interest to European customers: the launch of Vision Pro outside the U.S., perhaps. It’s believed that Apple will stick to the pre-recorded or ‘virtual’ style of event it’s been using successfully since the start of the pandemic, albeit with a possibly in-person component for hands-on sessions with the new products. But some pundits have wondered if the format could be different. The event’s apparent focus on the iPad and its artistic capabilities (hence the “drafting” pun in the promotional posts) might make it fun to have some or even all of the presentation in an animated style rather than the usual conventional live-action video. The animated Apple logos used in Tim Cook’s tweet about the event might hint at some of the styles that could be used for the event. Pencil us in for May 7! ✏️ #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/1tvyB7h450— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 23, 2024 Whatever the company has planned for May 7 (and there is a distinct possibility it will be a low-key affair, with just new iPad Air and iPad Pro models and a new Apple Pencil) Apple is proving to be just as good as ever at manipulating the tech hype machine. Join us on the day as we cover all the announcements. Apple Inc, iPad

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Nomad debuts exclusive Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Case, but you’ll have to act quick [U]
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. Update 5/1/24: The Glow 2.0 iPhone Sport Case is all sold out (scalpers have even taken to eBay). But there is a dwindling supply still available of the Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band, grab it while you can. more…

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LG first to add native Apple Music Dolby Atmos support to smart TVs
LG has become the first smart TV producer to enable support for Dolby Atmos Apple Music support without the use of Apple TV hardware.An LG Smart TV running Apple MusicDolby Atmos is a format that Apple Music uses for Spatial Audio recordings. While listeners will have encountered it on iPhone and iPad using Apple audio devices like AirPods Pro, Dolby Atmos support in Apple Music is now headed to smart TVs.According to FlatpanelsHD, LG has become the first to enable Apple Music Dolby Atmos support on its smart TVs. Rolling out as an update to the Apple Music app, the publication found the support was enabled on an LG GX OLED TV released in 2020. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Hate earbuds? Edifier’s new sport headphones are for you. [Review] ★★★☆☆
The new Edifier Comfo Run sports headphones didn't suit our reviewer, but they're good for runners and folks who hate stuff in their ears. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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