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- 18 mins agoApple's AI plans involves 'black box' for cloud data
Apple's efforts in AI could pay off in its WWDC announcements, but it is also very keen to protect user data at the same time. Here's how it will get done.Siri on an iPhoneApple is expected to make a number of big plays in AI for WWDC. The changes are anticipated to include big things in iOS 18 and its other operating systems, with app feature changes such as audio transcription apparently on the way.But, with privacy a core tenet of Apple's work, it's doing what it can to protect its users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums26 mins agoMKBHD shares behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s iPhone durability testing [Video]
Ever wonder how Apple tests its iPhones for dust, water, drop protection, and more? Apple invited MKBHD to check out its special laboratories with custom machines for durability testing as well as talk with Apple’s chief of hardware John Ternus. Check out the fascinating Apple lab footage to see how it all works. more…31 mins agoApple TV+ debuts trailer for new original Peanuts series ‘Camp Snoopy,’ premiering June 14th | Mac Daily NewsApple TV+ debuts trailer for new original Peanuts series ‘Camp Snoopy,’ premiering June 14th
Apple TV+ on Wednesday unveiled the trailer for the all-new, highly anticipated summer Peanuts series “Camp Snoopy,” premiering… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.45 mins agoToday in Apple history: Apple shows off the Newton for the first time
On May 29, 1992, Apple demonstrated the Newton MessagePad for the first time, showing how the PDA can order a pizza (among other things). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)1 hour agoTested: Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 over-delivers – with the usual pros & cons
The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 is the latest iteration of a product the company has been offering for around a decade now. The battery case claims to extend the battery life of an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max by 50% – but in my testing, did better than that … more…1 hour agoBrad Pitt & George Clooney are lone 'Wolfs' in Apple movie trailer
Sony Pictures has released a trailer for "Wolfs," an Apple Original Films feature starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney as oddly similar underworld fixers.Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 'Wolfs'George Clooney and Brad Pitt previously worked together on the "Oceans 11" franchise, but have been reunited in a new film. This time, the pair are teaming up for an underworld caper.The action comedy "Wolfs" sees Clooney playing a professional fixer, turning up to a crime scene to remove a body and clean up. He's quickly joined by another fixer, played by Pitt, who has a similar dress, attitude, and is in a very similar line of work. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoFrench publishers ask Tim Cook to abandon forthcoming Web Eraser
Advertisers and publishers in France have jointly written to Tim Cook imploring Apple to not roll out the ability for Safari users to selectively erase portions of sites, such as ads.Safari getting new AI tools in iOS 18Apple has not even announced the forthcoming Web Eraser — exclusively uncovered by AppleInsider — but the expectation that it will come soon has already galvanized UK publishers into asking Tim Cook for it to be abandoned. Now according to Business Insider, a group of French trade bodies are doing the same on behalf of their publishing and advertising industry"Besides the extremely short notice period and the lack of detailed and verified information on this new feature," says the letter, "it raises numerous questions, particularly concerning legal and editorial responsibilities that Apple has still not responded to." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoFirst Apple Store in Malaysia sports wild tiered-pyramid roof
Apple The Exchange TRX, named for its location at a big mall, sports a wild design you can get in new wallpapers for your devices. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:02 pmApple’s artificial intelligence servers will use ‘confidential computing’ techniques to process user data while maintaining privacy | 9 to 5 MacApple’s artificial intelligence servers will use ‘confidential computing’ techniques to process user data while maintaining privacy
At WWDC, Apple will unveil its AI strategy as part of iOS 18 and its other operating system announcements. As previously reported by Bloomberg and others, the company plans to exploit a combination of on-device and server processing. However, processing of user data on Apple’s server infrastructures raises privacy concerns, especially when Apple has been touting on-device approach for so many years. Today, The Information explains Apple has what it thinks is a solution to provide rich AI processing abilities in its cloud while maintaining strict privacy standards. more…02:02 pmApple to open first retail store in Malaysia amid continued expansion in Asia
Underscoring a bigger push into the Asia region beyond China, Apple plans to open its first retail store in Malaysia next month… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmBeats Solo Buds shipping on June 20, preorders on June 18
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre will be releasing its Beats Solo Buds on June 20, with one color exclusive to Apple and Target.Beats Solo Buds worn by Naomi OsakaIntroduced in April, the Beats Solo Buds are wireless earbuds with a highly compact charging case. While release timing wasn't nailed down at launch, Beats has now confirmed when they will be available.Starting from June 18 at 7 a.m. Pacific, 10 a.m. Eastern, customers can preorder the Beats Solo Buds from Apple's website and authorized resellers. Shipments will start to arrive with customers, and at Apple Stores and other retailers, from June 20. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmBeats Solo Buds launching on June 18 with 18-hour battery life for $79
Alongside the launch of the last month, Apple’s Beats brand also announced a very intriguing new Beats Solo Buds product. The company has now confirmed that Beats Solo Buds, with their remarkable 18 hours of battery life, will be available for order on June 18 for $79.99 and launch on June 20. more…01:59 pmCarrot Weather gets major update with new look, line charts, fresh layouts, and more
Carrot Weather 6.0 is here with a range of new features and improvements. The default new design features a “garden that grows over time,” line charts have arrived for hourly and daily forecasts, weather news is integrated from around the world, and more. more…01:30 pmTake movie night anywhere with fun portable projector
Summer is the season for movie nights. With a small portable projector like the Kodak Flik HD10, you can watch whatever you want -- anywhere! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:23 pmParts pairing banned by Colorado as well as Oregon, as Apple softens stance
The controversial practice of parts pairing has been banned in right to repair legislation in Colorado, following a similar ban in Oregon back in March. Apple has come under fire on a number of fronts for the practice, which can make it difficult or even impossible to carry out repairs using parts cannibalised from scrapped devices … more…01:19 pmFrom the didn’t-know-we-needed-it department: Lego Apple Store
Would you like to build an Apple Store out of Lego bricks? You might get your chance if this detailed model gets approved. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:08 pmWill there be a Ted Lasso season four on Apple TV+? This may be the best hint yet
Will there be a fourth season of Ted Lasso? As we approach the one-year anniversary of the season three finale, we still don’t have a definitive answer on whether the final episode was also the series finale. However, Nick Mohammed, the actor who portrays Nate, just dropped a tease that would be too cruel if it were a red herring. While promoting the , the actor appears to suggest there’s more story to tell. more…01:03 pmWatch the trailer for Wolfs, the new Apple original film starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney | 9 to 5 MacWatch the trailer for Wolfs, the new Apple original film starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney
Apple today unveils the trailer for its next big cinema release, Wolfs starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. The (intentionally awkward grammatically spelled) Wolfs sees the duo in an action comedy where two professional fixers are assigned to the same job. The pair are forced to work together in a series of events that neither expected. The film is hitting theaters on September 20, and will later stream exclusively on Apple TV+. Watch the trailer below … more…01:00 pmM2 iPad Pro vs. M2 iPad Air: Should you upgrade?
Thinking of switching from M2 iPad Pro to M2 iPad Air? Find out if an upgrade is worth it in our M2 iPad Pro vs. M2 iPad Air guide. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:47 pmApple unveils WWDC lineup, including Keynote Address and Platforms State of the Union | Mac Daily NewsApple unveils WWDC lineup, including Keynote Address and Platforms State of the Union
Today, Apple unveiled the lineup for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, including Keynote and Platforms State of the Union… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.