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- 1 hour agoWhatsApp video calls are about to get much better
Meta is improving video calling on WhatsApp with 32-person limit across all devices, screen sharing support with audio, and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:19 amWhat's coming soon to tvOS 18, HomeKit, and AirPods
Apple's bento graphic for Audio & Home covers everything from HomeKit to tvOS. Here's a breakdown of that image's feature list.Apple's bento graphic for Audio & HomeApple's bento graphic for Audio & HomeThe bento graphic is an Apple tradition now. It's the company's quick and flashy way to summarize all of the key features of products and services after it finishes presenting them.The Audio & Home bento actually combines features from a variety of hardware and operating systems. It includes elements from tvOS 18, AirPods, and HomeKit, all in a single graphic. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsThursday June 1311:02 pmProposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of underpaying women
According to a new class action lawsuit in California, Apple allegedly underpaid 12,000 women compared to men despite DEI initiatives.Apple Park is meant to host a diverse and equal workforceGender pay gaps, discrimination, and harassment are all something Apple has said it takes quite seriously. It even launched a dedicated webpage with data available back to 2014 about diversity, though it hasn't been updated since 2022.However, Apple's dedication to gender equality has come under scrutiny with a new class action lawsuit filed in California. According to a report from Reuters, two women who have worked at Apple for over a decade have filed the lawsuit claiming Apple systematically underpays women in engineering, marketing, and AppleCare divisions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:57 pmiOS 18 lets users choose an Apple TV or HomePod as their preferred Home Hub
Apple TV and HomePod owners have the option of setting up these devices as a Home Hub to control HomeKit and Matter accessories remotely. However, while you can set up multiple devices as Home Hubs, there’s no option to choose a specific hub as the main one. But that’s changing with iOS 18 and tvOS 18, which finally give users this option. more…10:46 pmiOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia and Apple Intelligence event reactions
In this bumper edition, Benjamin and Chance react to everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024, including all the new features in iOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, and the suite of announcements under the banner of Apple Intelligence, as Apple sets its AI strategy. And in Happy Hour Plus, we have even more thoughts on WWDC and some of the surrounding press interviews taking place this week. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by iMazing: Discover iMazing 3, the ultimate solution for managing your iPhone and Apple devices with powerful backup options, effortless media transfers, comprehensive message extraction, and Apple Vision Pro support, all in a sleek, redesigned interface. more…10:43 pmHere’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia including keyboard shortcuts | 9 to 5 MacHere’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia including keyboard shortcuts
macOS Sequoia comes with a simple but very useful new native tool: automatic window tiling. The new feature can be invoked in several different ways and comes with keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia. 9to5Mac is brought to you by the all-new iMazing 3. The world’s most trusted app for managing Apple devices from a Mac or PC is now even better. Try it now. more…10:00 pmwatchOS 11 brings Live Activities to the Apple Watch
As we previously covered, watchOS 11 brings new fitness and health features to the . However, the update also comes with some welcome changes, such as the addition of Live Activities. First introduced with iOS 16, Live Activities are now coming to the Apple Watch with watchOS 11. more…10:00 pmHow to download the visionOS 2 developer beta
You can download the visionOS 2 developer beta for free. You can get a look at the exciting new features coming to the Vision Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:42 pmDevelopers can now nominate apps and updates for App Store promotions
Apple runs an entire editorial division for the App Store that writes in-depth stories and roundups, and now developers can nominate their apps and updates instead of waiting for seemingly random selection.Featuring Nominations can be submitted in App Store ConnectThe App Store Editorial team is who is behind all of the content in the Today tab in the App Store app. It is part of what made the App Store a destination for users rather than an essential utility, not to mention an ad revenue source.During WWDC 2024, Apple revealed the new Featuring Nominations option along with updates to TestFlight. It was shared as part of the "What's new in App Store Connect" session. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:30 pmHow to download the macOS Sequoia developer beta
You can download the macOS Sequoia developer beta for free. You can get a look at the exciting new features coming to the Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:15 pmApple Intelligence proves that AI is a feature, not a product
Apple Intelligence is the personal artificial intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines the power of generative AI models… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:56 pm9to5Mac Daily: June 13, 2024 – The details of Apple’s OpenAI deal
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 iMazing: Discover iMazing 3, the ultimate solution for managing your iPhone and Apple devices with powerful backup options, effortless media transfers, comprehensive message extraction, and Apple Vision Pro support, all in a sleek, redesigned interface. more…08:34 pmTestFlight getting new design with app descriptions and screenshots later this year
TestFlight is an Apple platform that allows developers to distribute their beta apps to users outside the App Store. Following the WWDC 2024 announcements this week, which include iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, Apple has teased a major update coming to TestFlight later this year. more…08:04 pmApple unveils trailer for ‘The Instigators,’ starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck
Apple Original Films on Thursday unveiled the trailer for its upcoming feature “The Instigators,” hailing from Apple Studios, starring… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:55 pmLock in lifetime access to Babbel language learning for just $149.97
Gain lifetime access to all 14 of the languages offered in the Babbel app with this great limited-time deal. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:40 pmRecord, summarize, and transcribe audio with Apple Notes on iOS 18
Apple's Notes app just got a huge productivity upgrade with iOS 18 thanks to new audio recording, transcription, and summarization tools.The built-in Notes app can now record and transcribe audio in iOS 18On Monday, at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple showcased a variety of different features and OS enhancements. During the event, it was announced that the Notes app would receive audio recording and transcription capabilities, along with summarization made possible by Apple Intelligence.AppleInsider exclusively revealed the new audio recording, transcription, and summarization features of Apple's app Notes months before the official announcement. In our reports, we presented an overview of the app's new features with potential use cases and comparisons to existing products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:37 pmApple offers a first look at upcoming Messages via satellite feature
One of the new features coming to iPhone this fall is the ability to send text messages via satellite — here's what you can expect.Image Credit: AppleOn Monday, Apple held its annual keynote for WWDC. The event gave developers and Apple fans alike a look at what is coming down the pipeline for Apple's next line of operating system releases.As expected, a portion of the two-hour keynote focused on what Apple would introduce with iOS 18. One such feature is Apple's new Messages via satellite, which will allow users to send both iMessage and SMS-based texts when they do not have Wi-Fi or cellular service. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:23 pmThis $60 100W Anker charger will quickly juice up three of your devices at once
Macworld No one has time to wait forever for their phone to charge, so having a tool like the Anker Prime 100W USB-C Charger may very well be just what you need. In fact, since the Anker Prime is down to $60 at Amazon, down from $87, it should end up in your cart sooner rather than later. The 100W Anker Prime can charge up to three devices at once, featuring one USB-A port and two USB-C ports. This means can keep all your gadgets—Apple devices and anything else—filled up at all times. Picture this: charging your MacBook, iPhone, and AirPods all at once, without the usual hassle of multiple chargers and outlets. The Anker Prime has a super compact design that will easily fit into your pocket. If we’re comparing to the chargers you get from Apple, it’s about half the size of the original 96W MacBook charger. So, whenever you’re on the go, whether on vacation or just working from a new location, you’ll appreciate the charger’s portability. This deal for the Anker Prime 100W USB-C Charger won’t last forever, so hurry up and get it for just $60 at Amazon. Since we’ve only seen a better price on Black Friday, you shouldn’t wait to place your order. Get the Anker Prime charger for $60View deal at Amazon Mobile Phone Chargers07:05 pmGet $170 Off the M3 MacBook Air
If you think having a MacBook Air with the M3 chip is great, wait until you hear about today’s deal. The 2024 15-inch MacBook Air with 256GB SSD is down to just $1,129 from its original price of $1,300 on Amazon. Every app, game, and software will be fair game when you boot them up […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:03 pmTap to cash to launch in iOS 18
Tap to Cash, a new feature for the upcoming iOS 18, has been revealed during this year’s WWDC event. Tap to Cash will let users pay for items and services via Apple Cash. The technology works when there are two iPhones in close proximity to each other and is similar to NameDrop, which allows users […] The post appeared first on iLounge.