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- Wednesday June 05
- 19 mins agoApple’s 13-inch 1TB M2 iPad Air $80 off, M2 MacBook Air $829, first deal on Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 4 dock, more | 9 to 5 MacApple’s 13-inch 1TB M2 iPad Air $80 off, M2 MacBook Air $829, first deal on Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 4 dock, more
Your mid-week collection of Mac, iPad, and Apple accessory deals are now ready to go with some solid price drops and new lows on the 13-inch 1TB M2 iPad Air as well as other configurations (including cell models) starting from $569. From there we move over to straight $100 price drops on various M3 MacBook Air models as well as one of the best prices ever on the M2 variant at $829 in all four colorways. The very first deal on Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 4 dock with triple monitor support for M1/M2 users also joins some ongoing accessory offers and $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 9. Head below for a closer look. more…20 mins agoApple Watch tracks down stolen luggage when airline can’t
When Apple Watch tracks stolen luggage to a random house, a passenger calls cops and ends up getting reimbursed by a clueless airline. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)35 mins agoCrown this mechanical keyboard ‘customization king’ [Setups]
Today's M3 Pro MacBook Pro setup gets it clickety-clack on with an excellent Keychron Q2 custom mechanical keyboard. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)35 mins agoApple has hidden Thread radios in new iPads, MacBooks, and iMacs
Apple seems to be on the cusp of incorporating Thread in many of its new products without having officially listing it in the product specs yet.New iPad AirIn 2020, Apple released its first Thread-enabled device, the HomePod mini, and similarly has been introduced in both the HomePod 2 and new Apple TV models.However, it appears that Apple may soon expand its list of Thread-compatible devices. There are inactive Thread radios in most of its newly launched iPads, MacBooks, and iMacs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums44 mins agoPopular Mac App Bartender's New Owner Has Burnt Years of Good-Will With a Lack of Transparency | SlashdotPopular Mac App Bartender's New Owner Has Burnt Years of Good-Will With a Lack of Transparency
An anonymous reader shares a report: Popular app Bartender was quietly bought, and a shady certificate replacement, insertion of invasive telemetry, and a lack of transparent responses by the new owners has shaken confidence in the Mac community. Menu bar organization tool Bartender has been around for a long time. For most of its life, it had an excellent reputation, and a responsive developer who communicated clearly with users. That appears to have changed, recently. It all started with a quiet pair of app certificate shifts which went mostly unnoticed. That is, until app monitoring service MacUpdater found out, and started asking questions. They posted a warning about the app, saying that "The company and developer behind Bartender was replaced in a silent and dubious matter." But, there's a lot more to the story than just that warning. CoreCode, the developer of MacUpdater, did a great deal of research on the new owners and the app situation prior to posting the warning. They detailed their discoveries in a Reddit thread on the matter. Research performed before the warning pointed out that blog entries on the Bartender website shifted to heavily search engine optimized content. This is in contrast to the prior informational entries previously posted by original developer Ben Surtees. Read more of this story at Slashdot.47 mins agoNow you can keep talking to ChatGPT while multitasking on iPhone
We are only days away from Apple announcing an official partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT-style intelligence to iOS 18 and perhaps a new and improved Siri. Ahead of those announcements, the ChatGPT iPhone app has been updated so you can keep talking to ChatGPT while multitasking in other apps. This enables a much more powerful, desktop-like experience while using the iPhone. more…1 hour agoApple Books becomes official audiobook home for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club
Apple Books is now the official audiobook home for Reese’s Book Club, one of the most popular book clubs founded by Reese Witherspoon … The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoApp Store just had its best quarter in four years, is crushing Google Play in spending | AppleInsiderApp Store just had its best quarter in four years, is crushing Google Play in spending
Apple is continuing to thrash Google in customer app spending, with iPhone owners outspending Android counterparts.App Store icon on an iPhoneOver the years, Apple has continued to enjoy a lead on Google when it comes to consumer spending on apps. In Sensor Tower's Digital Market Index Report for the first quarter of 2024, this is still the case.The report states that overall consumer spending on mobile platforms in general continued to be strong, with a 9.5% year-on-year improvement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoNew Vision Pro immersive Environment added to Apple Developer app for WWDC
Ahead of WWDC kicking off on Monday, the Apple Developer app on Vision Pro has been updated with a new Environment. This marks the first Environment available in the Apple Developer app, and it plays on Apple’s artwork for WWDC 2024. more…02:31 pmWhen will iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, and macOS 15 be released?
We’re only days away from WWDC and Apple’s unveiling of its next major software versions. iOS and iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS 15, and more will be debuted next Monday, June 10 during the WWDC keynote. Here’s everything we expect will be announced on Monday. But how long will you have to wait to get the latest software on your devices? Read on for the release date info you should know. more…02:25 pmNervous iPhone users won’t have to use Apple’s new AI features
Apple will reportedly add an AI chatbot powered by OpenAI to iPhone and Mac. But users of these devices won't be forced to use it. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:03 pmApple continues to dominate worldwide wearable shipments – IDC
The wearables market began 2024 with a growth spurt as global shipments of wearable devices grew 8.8% year over year in the first quarter… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmApple Is Working On LLM-Powered Robots, Report Says
Apple is secretly developing robotic devices powered by generative AI, including a table-top robotic arm with an iPad-like display and a mobile robot for household chores, Bloomberg News is reporting, citing people familiar with the matter. Read more of this story at Slashdot.01:39 pmApple Watch & AirPods still rule the wearables market, despite losing ground
Apple continues to top the wearables market, but it has lost some ground with Apple Watch and AirPods shipments declining year-on-year.Apple Watch Series 9The Apple Watch and AirPods lines are hugely popular in the wearables category of products. Thanks to continued demand, Apple is still top of the food chain in the market, according to IDC's figures.Released on June 4, wearable device shipment figures have grown for the market as a whole.With 113.1 million shipments in the first quarter of 2024, the market has seen an 8.8% year-on-year growth spurt. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:38 pmHave an Apple Card? Earn up to $200 free by adding family members to your account
Apple is running a new promotion for Apple Card users, and it pays pretty well! All you have to do is add family members to your Apple Card account, and Apple will reward you with immediate cash back up to $200 total. more…01:33 pmApple regains $3 trillion valuation, creeps up on Microsoft
With Nvidia hot on its heels, and Microsoft ahead, Apple stock gains in recent weeks has returned the company to a $3 trillion valuation at market open on Wednesday morning.Apple's stock has seen a resurgence since the company revealed its second fiscal quarter results. Following its better than expected quarter, Apple recovered nearly its entire losses for the year.And, since then, it has gone green on the year.On Wednesday morning at opening, it crossed the $195.63 price, which puts it over $3 trillion in valuation for the first time since December 2023, based on late-April filings for outstanding stock shares. The actual valuation is a little hazy, as Apple continuously buys back its stock — and is in the process of another big buy-back. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:30 pmThese transparent Bluetooth earbuds cost less than $40
Get psyched for the transparent tech of the '90s with a modern twist with these transparent Bluetooth earbuds with EDR. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:00 pmSonos Ace have arrived, here’s how to get them
One of Sonos’ most anticipated products is finally available to order. Sonos has been teasing its new Sonos Ace headphones for the last month or so. We have had the pleasure of having hands-on time to really experience and review these headphones. In short, if you are in the market for a premium and prosumer-level headset, these will be my recommendation for most. Even more so if you are already in the Sonos ecosystem. more…12:59 pmWhat to expect from WWDC 2024's week of updates
Apple is just a week away from revealing iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11 at WWDC 2024. Here's what the rumor mill believes is in store.Apple CEO Tim Cook will introduce the WWDC 2024 keynote. The Apple Worldwide Developer Conference is taking place from June 10. The week-long celebration will provide developers and observers a good look at the changes Apple will be introducing to its software in the fall.With the WWDC keynote just a matter of days away, this is what has been teased and raised by rumors and forecasts before the day itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:55 pmLate-to-the-game Apple largely doesn’t have control of its AI destiny- Gene Munster | Mac Daily NewsLate-to-the-game Apple largely doesn’t have control of its AI destiny- Gene Munster
Gene Munster says that Apple doesn't have control of its AI destiny and that is why the company is resigned to inking partnerships… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.