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- 24 mins agoInstagram testing controversial unskippable ads in its app
It’s no secret that Meta’s biggest source of profit comes from advertising. However, it seems that the company is willing to make advertising a bit more intrusive, at least on Instagram. That’s because Instagram has been testing a new way of showing ads that users can’t skip. more…34 mins agoApple’s M2 MacBook Air hits record-low price of $829
The 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air with the M2 chip is currently on sale for a limited time for just $829 (originally $999). This is the lowest… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.41 mins agoPSA: Check on these 4 emergency iPhone and Apple Watch features before you need them
Modern Apple devices include important automatic emergency capabilities to get help in case of accident, injury, and more. Read along for 4 emergency iPhone and Apple Watch features you should make sure are set up, customized, and ready to go. more…1 hour agoApple updates iPadOS, but just to fix something on only the iPad 10
Apple has issued another update for iPadOS 17.5.1, but it's a release intended to fix something on the tenth-generation iPad.Apple iPad 10On May 20, Apple released updates for iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1 for iPhone and iPad. The update fixed a bug in Photos that resurfaced previously deleted images.Two weeks later, Apple has released the update once again, but only for one device. Monday's re-release of iPadOS 17.5.1 is only for the iPad 10. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:08 pmAhead of WWDC Developer app gets updated, YouTube gets keynote placeholder
Apple is gearing up for WWDC 2024 as it begins making all the expected preparations a week before its big event starts.Apple's 2024 WWDC is June 10On Monday, Apple rolled out an update to its official Developer app, geared toward making it a convenient place for developers to take part in WWDC remotely.According to the update notes, the new release notes read as follows: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:00 pmMagSafe Monday: UGREEN’s 145-watt power bank can charge a MacBook Air in 90 minutes
I recently picked up , which deserved a complete write-up as I’ve spent some time with them. Although they lack MagSafe compatibility (which is the only flaw), they might be one of the best options for travelers looking to charge all of their devices (laptops included). more…05:50 pmTelepathic teen braves Earth’s alien surface in WondLa trailer
The "WondLa" trailer on Apple TV+ promotes a new animated adventure series where a teen raised in a bunker wonders where the humans went. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:46 pmNo new Apple TV hardware is imminent at this time – Mark Gurman
Apple fans waiting for a new Apple TV might have to hold on a bit longer. Bloomberg News' Mark Gurman throws cold water on previous rumors… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:30 pmApple Developer app updated with new features ahead of WWDC 2024
Apple’s WWDC 2024 kicks off next week, and the company is expected to introduce new versions of its operating systems, including iOS 18 and visionOS 2. Ahead of the opening keynote on Monday, the company has now updated the Apple Developer app with some new features and enhancements. more…05:29 pmWhat to expect from visionOS 2: new native Apple apps, live captions, respiration tracking, and more | 9 to 5 MacWhat to expect from visionOS 2: new native Apple apps, live captions, respiration tracking, and more
Apple is expected to have a lot of software announcements to share next week at WWDC, many of which will center around iOS 18 and AI. However, this year’s keynote will also introduce the first major software update for the Vision Pro: visionOS 2. Here’s what to expect from visionOS 2 when it debuts next Monday. more…05:16 pmApple preps for WWDC 2024 with keynote stream placeholder on YouTube
WWDC 2024 is just a week away, as Apple has set the conference’s opening event for Monday, June 10. Ahead of the event, the company has now confirmed that it will stream the WWDC 2024 opening keynote on YouTube alongside livestreams on its website and Apple TV app. more…05:02 pmiPhone 16 Pro design teased to be ‘very close to the dream form’
Macworld WWDC may be just a week away, but that’s not going to stop the iPhone 16 rumors. Monday’s report sheds a little more light on the design, which could bring a record-breaking change. According to Ice Universe on X (formerly Twitter), the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will “become the world’s narrowest bezel mobile phone,” beating out the Galaxy S24’s 1.52mm bezels. The current iPhone 15 Pro models have bezels that are 1.55mm thick, so we’re not talking about a dramatic difference. However, as Ice Universe points out, the slimmer bezels will bring the iPhone 16 Pro “very close to the dream form [factor].” My friend confirmed that iPhone 16 Pro will reduce bezel, surpassing Galaxy S24 to become the world's narrowest bezel mobile phone, which seems to be very close to the dream form.— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) June 2, 2024 Rumors have been swirling for months that Apple is planning to increase the screen size of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max by two-tenths of an inch (6.3 and 6.9 inches), so the reduced bezels will help keep the handset size down. Plus, it’ll bring the iPhone ever closer to a true all-screen design with an unobstructed piece of glass. Still, if it’s something you care about–and Ice Universe definitely does, having tracked the bezel battle between Samsung and Apple for years–Apple will once again take the thinnest bezel crown from Samsung for at least a few months until the S25 makes its debut. Ice Universe was one of the first to report Apple’s shrinking bezels for the iPhone 15 last year as well, so we can likely trust this rumor. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 16 Pro in September with an upgraded camera, A18 Pro processor, and a new “Capture” button, along with the larger screens. You can stay up-to-date with all the latest news and rumors in our iPhone 16 superguide. iPhone04:57 pmApple touts Mac battery life and performance in new videos: ‘There’s nothing like Mac’
Apple is out with two new YouTube videos today, touting the Mac and the “power of Apple silicon.” The 30-second ads take a dramatic approach toward highlighting MacBook battery life and multitasking capabilities. more…04:30 pm‘I’m a Mac’ actor returns with lamest PC ad yet
Justin Long returns in yet another weak spoof of the classic "I'm a Mac" ad campaign that ended 14 years ago, this time for Qualcomm. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:30 pmMicrosoft’s hallmark AI feature dubbed a security disaster just days away from Apple’s privacy-focused AI launch at WWDC | 9 to 5 MacMicrosoft’s hallmark AI feature dubbed a security disaster just days away from Apple’s privacy-focused AI launch at WWDC
Microsoft has a target on Apple’s back with its AI-centric Copilot Plus PC models. When the computers were announced, the company repeatedly claimed that they outperformed the latest M3 MacBook Airs. Today a new ad campaign sought to further entice switchers away from the Mac. It turns out, not every aspect of the Copilot Plus PCs is ready for prime time. The hallmark AI feature Microsoft formerly demoed, Recall, has been exposed by an expert as being a security disaster. more…04:22 pmIt looks like the iPad Air just lost a GPU core
Macworld In a surprising twist a month after its release, Apple has changed the configuration of the GPU in the new iPad Air. As reported by 9to5Mac, the technical specifications for the iPad Air now say that its M2 chip has a 9-core GPU, instead of the 10 cores stated during the product’s release at the “Let Loose” event in May. Apple’s iPad Air press release and the iPad Air specifications page in the support section of Apple.com (different from the specs on the product page) still list a 10-core GPU as of this writing. During the iPad Air section of the “Let Loose” event video, Apple doesn’t actually state the M2’s number of CPU and GPU cores. Apple has not officially commented on the change at the time of this writing. We reached out to Apple and will update this article if we receive a statement. It’s not clear when the change was made on the iPad Air product page. The Internet Archive shows the 10-core GPU on the specs page recorded on May 21, but another snapshot wasn’t taken until June 1, which shows the 9-core GPU. It’s also not clear if iPad Airs shipped between its release on May 15 and June 1 have a 9- or 10-core GPU. A quick check of five different iPad Air reviews all discuss graphics performance but do not specify the number of GPU cores in their tested iPad Air. In its review of the M2 iPad Air, Macworld’s German sister site, Macwelt, recorded a Geekbench Metal Score of 41902. The 2023 M2 13-inch MacBook Air has two GPU scores we can look at to compare: 46001 for the 10-core GPU M2, and 38953 for the 8-core CPU M2. The iPad Air’s score falls in between the Air scores, so it seems likely that the Air always had a 9-core GPU and Apple posted the 10-core GPU specification in error. Using these scores, the difference between the 9- and 10-core GPU is 10 percent. That’s a small difference that users aren’t going to notice in everyday use. Even with graphically demanding apps (games, for example), the difference will be difficult to see on an iPad. The 9-core GPU is a change from previous iterations of the M2. The M2 used in the 2023 13-inch MacBook Air was available with either an 8- or 10-core GPU, while the 2023 15-inch MacBook Air, 2023 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the current base model Mac mini have a 10-core GPU. Get more information about Apple’s newest tablet in our iPad Air superguide. Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $599 (128GB, Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $569 at Amazon$599 at Apple$599 at B&H Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024) Price When Reviewed: $799 (128GB, Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $754 at Amazon$799 at Apple$799 at B&H iPad04:20 pmNomad CEO Noah Dentzel talks MagSafe, Qi2, & Find My on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Nomad co-founder and CEO Noah Dentzel joins to talk about MagSafe, Qi2, and Apple Find My.HomeKit Insider PodcastIn the news this week Nomad itself launched a new Apple Find My-enabled tracking card that can be charged wirelessly and is as thin as two credit cards.We also saw Govee release two new Matter lights. First is a set of outdoor wall sconces and the second is the Triad spotlight. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:17 pmThis weather radar app gives you real-time data you can use
Stay ahead of inclement weather events with Weather Hi-Def Radar, a weather radar app that goes beyond your phone's usual weather alerts. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:02 pmToday in Apple history: iOS overtakes BlackBerry OS
On June 3, 2011, just four years after the iPhone launch, iOS market share inched past Research in Motion's BlackBerry OS for the first time. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:59 pmiOS 18: Six new features coming to the iPhone (other than AI)
While new AI features will steal the show at WWDC next week, Apple has a number of other changes planned for iOS 18. This includes new home screen customization options, design changes, and more. Head below for a roundup of some of the non-AI features rumored for iOS 18 this year. more…