Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro to feature world’s thinnest smartphone bezel
Although the iPhone 16 Pro will mostly resemble the design of the , we are expecting some small changes. The screen sizes of both the Pro and Pro Max are increasingly slightly, and we may also see a dramatic further reduction in the black border that is visible around the screen. That’s according to IceUniverse, who says that the iPhone 16 Pro may in fact feature the world’s thinnest smartphone bezels. more…

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iPhone 16 Pro’s display could sport seriously small bezels
The iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3-inch display could ship with 1.2mm slim bezels, making it the "world's narrowest bezel mobile phone." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Get $45 Off the 13-inch M2 iPad Air
The M2 iPad Air is on sale right now, so you should act fast if you want to get the deal. Today, the 13-inch M2 iPad Air Wi-Fi 128GB model is down to just $754 from its original price of $799 on Amazon. The second-generation M series chip is still respectably quick and can handle […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Trailer video for Apple TV+ ‘Wolfs’ launches
A new Apple movie trailer has appeared on YouTube. ‘Wolfs’ has an official trailer to show viewers what to expect. ‘Wolfs’ is an action comedy film featuring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. The video tells the story of two underworld fixers and their chance encounter on a job. They quickly discover that they have a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Vision Pro may arrive in France in June
The Apple Vision Pro may make an appearance in France this June. Online leaks have revealed an internal announcement about an Apple Store suggesting a July launch date. On the flipside, Apple said that China will have the mixed reality headset before 2024 ends, but there hasn’t been any announcement on when it will launch […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Samsung tops Q1 2024 smartphone shipments worldwide
Apple has fallen off the top spot in terms of worldwide smartphone market shipments in the first quarter of 2024. The holiday season is one of the most important factors when it comes to Q4 sales, but then the subsequent quarter is when the momentum starts to slow down. Counterpoint Research said in its report […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Crime blotter: California Apple Store theft suspects in court
In this week's roundup of Apple-related crime, a Man who burned down home over iPhone misunderstanding gets prison, iPhone scammers get arrested, and a man tracks his stolen AirPods Pro to Iraq.The Bluewater Apple Store in the UK The video of a thief ransacking an Apple Store in the Bay Area in January went so viral that crime alert app Citizen has been using the video in its social media advertising.Two men charged in the thefts were due to appear in court on the week of May 20, SFGate.com reported. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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WWDC24 might bring zero new Macs
No new Macs are expected at WWDC24, but plenty are on the way later in 2024 as the Apple M4 chip gets a wider rollout. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Amazon slashes Apple Watch styles by up to $170, prices as low as $189
Amazon's latest Apple Watch sale knocks up to $170 off a variety of styles, with prices dropping to as low as $189.Kicking off the Apple Watch markdowns at Amazon this week is the 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 that's now $170 off, bringing the price down to $629. This high-end GPS + Cellular style has the Stainless Steel case and Milanese Loop Band. And at $170 off, it rings in as one of the most aggressive Apple Watch price drops we've seen this year.Buy for $629 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Make new toys (and memories) with this affordable 3D printer
The Toybox is a 3D printer designed with kids in mind. This deluxe 3D printer bundle comes with enough supplies to crank out up to 300 toys. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Today in Apple history: Yosemite brings a visual overhaul to OS X
On June 2, 2014, Apple showed off Mac OS X Yosemite for the first time at WWDC. Its design more closely resembled iOS than previous versions. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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WWDC unlikely to see debuts of any new hardware at all
A new report doubles-down on the improbability of new hardware debuts at WWDC — and pushes back the rumored arrival of an Apple TV set-top box update.Apple's next Mac Studio and Mac Pro models won't be announced at WWDCWalking back one of its own predictions, Bloomberg now says that no new hardware will be announced at 2024's Worldwide Developer's Conference, which kicks off on June 10th. It also revised its forecast for the next version of the Apple TV hardware box.The newsletter had previously said that it expected a new version to arrive in the first half of 2024. This would include an upgraded processor from the current model's A15 Bionic. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Security Bite: Why your inbox is still so bad at blocking malware and spam
Many people are not aware that there’s a clever buffer that exists before emails land in an inbox. It’s here that each piece of mail is scanned, ideally blocking anything malicious before it arrives. However, over the years, email providers (mainly Gmail) have instead put more focus on adding “warning labels” to mail containing links or attachments they suspect are up to no good. Akin to putting lipstick on a pig. Despite these efforts, a stagering 91% of all cyberattacks still originate from an inbox. If you think Google, Apple, and Microsoft could be doing more, you’re right. So, why haven’t they? 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. more…

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Hit-and-run driver busted by AirPod lost after cyclist crashed through window
A bicyclist's fortuitous AirPod bounce after a terrible crash helped police track down a hit-and-run driver.Suspect's vehicle was tracked by an AirPod that fell into it after accident. Photo: Martin County Sheriff's Office.A New York Times report told the story of 15-year-old Lochlan Nicol of Jensen Beach, Florida, who rode his bike to a gas station on the evening of May 22nd, 2024 to get some ice cream. An SUV suddenly turning into the station's driveway caused the teen to crash, with Nicol's head going through the rear-passenger window.During the accident, one of the boy's AirPods fell out and into the SUV, lodging itself under a floor mat. The driver did stop briefly, but only to move the unconscious and seriously injured Nicol out of the road before fleeing the scene. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 18 Control Center reportedly features redesigned music widget and HomeKit controls
iOS 18 is expected to be a pretty significant release in terms of the number of changes and new features. While artificial intelligence capabilities will be the big theme of the update, we are also expecting other enhancements. Today, Mark Gurman writes in his Power On newsletter that Apple is preparing to overhaul the iPhone Control Center as part of iOS 18. The new design will include updates to the ‘now playing’ music widget and the HomeKit smart home controls. more…

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iOS 18 Control Center to get revamps
A number of updates will be coming to the Control Center when iOS 18 launches, as per Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. The same rumor repeated itself at the onset of iOS 17 and iOS 15, but in the history of that, there has been nothing significant. The only additions were quick access to volume, display […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iPhone 5s moves to the ‘Obsolete’ list
Apple has made an update on its vintage and obsolete list that concerns the iPhone 5s, iPod Touch 6th Gen, and an old Macbook model. Apple has now labeled the iPhone 5s as an obsolete product internationally since the seven-year mark has passed since the product was marked for sale. The iPhone 5s was released […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Vision Pro might launch internationally in July
The international release of the Apple Vision Pro can potentially happen in July 6 months after its release in the United States. Some stores in the UK recently received large amounts of pallet deliveries anticipated to be the couches designed for demos of the Vision Pro, which staff aren’t authorized to open yet. Apple retail […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Improve your vocabulary in just 10 minutes a day for $10
Macworld We don’t have to stop learning our native language after grade school, nor should we. Sometimes, what we say isn’t half as important as the words we choose, which is where the Wordela Vocabulary Builder comes in. For less than $10, new users can have lifetime access to an app that lets you build your vocabulary in a way that really helps those new words stick. That’s thanks to Wordela’s learning algorithm, an AI teacher that lets you tailor your speech to the kind of conversations you want to have, whether in an academic or business setting. You’ll practice with flashcards and get context on the words you learn by seeing them used in samples from famous fiction, news articles, and more. Right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to Wordela for $9.99 (reg. $324).   Wordela Vocabulary Builder: Lifetime Subscription – $9.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories

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