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- 5 mins agoApple honors original icon designer Susan Kare in macOS Sequoia wallpaper
Susan Kare's work on the icons for the original Mac in the 1980s is now the subject of a macOS Sequoia screensaver and wallpaper.Susan Kare created works of art in 32x32 pixels for the original MacAs expected, macOS Sequoia has added at least one wallpaper that harkens back to old favorites. In a wallpaper called just "Macintosh," the famous icons that so made the original Mac appear approachable, are now shown on screen.They're shown dramatically larger than they were. Originally drawn as 32 pixels by 32 pixels, now they fill the screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums21 mins agoApple is finally letting you have it your way–kinda
Macworld Apple, as a company, has always extolled the value of putting the “personal” in “personal computer.” From its earliest days pushing back at the monolith of IBM and beige boxes that all looked like one another, to its more recent extremely personal devices like the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. But that ethos of “personal” technology has always been in fundamental tension with the company’s other overriding principle: Apple knows best. Whether it’s the design of its apps or how to use its features, the company has a strong streak of imposing on its users what it believes is the best approach. In the company’s latest platform updates, this tension is more apparent than ever. Apple announced several new features that allow users to bring their own touches to their devices—but it did so in a typically Apple fashion that still kept everything within bounds. Custom-ish-ation One of the most anticipated announcements ahead of this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference was that Apple would finally relax the strictures around your iOS device’s home screen. The grid of icons has remained largely unchanged since its appearance in the very first iPhone back in 2007. There have been a few additions of course: folders, the App Library, and at long last the addition of widgets in iOS 14. But even all of those enhancements fit within the structure provided by the grid. iOS 18 gives you more freedom than ever to customize your iPhone home screen, but it’s not a free-for-all. iOS 18 gives you more freedom than ever to customize your iPhone home screen, but it’s not a free-for-all.Apple iOS 18 gives you more freedom than ever to customize your iPhone home screen, but it’s not a free-for-all.Apple Apple The rumor that this year would let you put icons anywhere on your screen no doubt conjured the freedom of macOS in some minds’ eyes. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, it wasn’t to be: when the company did announce the feature, it became clear that while you could move your icons around and leave open spaces so your wallpaper showed through, the icons would still ultimately reside within the grid. Likewise, the news that you would at long last be able to reassign the iPhone’s lock screen shortcut buttons for the flashlight and the camera was greeted enthusiastically…but there remain just the two icons. Apple specifically acknowledged this push and pull to me, saying that they wanted to give users the freedom to customize their experiences while still trying to maintain the iconic look and feel of the iPhone. There is, however, one place on the home screen where Apple has put people’s customizations front and center: the new app icon features, which let you not only choose a light or dark option but also tint all your apps the same color. When you select a tint, it changes all of your app icons—regardless of whether or not the developer has designed their icon appropriately. Picture window There’s a big Photos redesign happening this year, and it’s largely about customization as well. Users can choose what they want to show up in the carousel at the top, whether it’s the traditional grid of photos or a specific set of curated pictures, or even photos the system has chosen to feature. Below that main section is a set of collections, which you can select and order as you like. The push-and-pull of the customization is almost more internalized to the app here. It’s a question of Apple trying to make your Photos app look as good as possible by suggesting the content that might take center stage, even if you do have the option to override it. Given that this is a feature centered around your own pictures, it does seem smart for Apple to try and go a little more hands-off here, making sure that it’s your content that remains the star. Apple Intelligence tools such as Image Playground can make images for you, but how much of it will look like artwork that truly reflects you? Apple Intelligence tools such as Image Playground can make images for you, but how much of it will look like artwork that truly reflects you?Apple Apple Intelligence tools such as Image Playground can make images for you, but how much of it will look like artwork that truly reflects you?Apple Apple Intelligence agency By far the most personal-oriented development from this year’s WWDC is, of course, the company’s rollout of its AI-powered features, under the aegis of “Apple Intelligence.” This suite of improvements to features across the company’s platforms may unlock some very powerful behaviors that help you do the things you need to do, but it remains to be seen just how personal it will be. The problem is, to a degree, inherent in the very technology that underpins it. Much as AI is intended to help people accomplish things in a faster and more efficient manner, the way it achieves this is via a technology that is often trained on a huge corpus of material. One risk of technology like that is that it can feel depersonalized–almost generic. For example, if you use Apple’s new Writing Tools feature to make an email sound more professional, might it do so in a way that sounds less…like you? Will everybody’s use of the “Friendly” rewrite tone end up sounding like the same person? Again, it’s not a concern that’s unique to Apple–much of the text generated by other systems like ChatGPT has a way of sounding samey–but it’s something that the company may have to contend with when convincing people to take advantage of its feature. Likewise, Apple’s new image generation technologies might unlock the ability to create pictures even for those who, like me, are artistically challenged, but their reliance on a handful of specific styles can end up feeling generic. Or, as developer Sebastiaan de With pointed out a feature that “can turn whimsical sketches into AI slop.” All of this is something that Apple needs to contend with as it attempts to make its own foray into artificial intelligence. A personalized intelligent agent needs to feel personal, and the company’s demonstration of a system that knows about your data and information is a good step in that direction…even if the generative features sometimes feel like a step back. iOS, iPad, iPhone21 mins agoWWDC: Apple highlights forthcoming changes in visionOS 2
During Monday’s WWDC keynote, Apple highlighted several major features and revisions en route for visionOS 2, the operating system for its Vision Pro wearable headset. Upcoming features include the following: The first visionOS 2 beta is now available to developer beta testers and the update will be released to the public in the fall. Stay […] Source46 mins agoiOS 18 gains new slow charger warning in battery settings
The battery section of Settings in iOS 18 now shows when the iPhone is connected to a slow charger.It would be handy if this new "Slow Charger" warning were not so buried in SettingsAlongside giving users more options regarding charging limits, Apple's new iOS 18 includes a detail about charging speeds. It's specifically shown in the battery section of Settings, in the section that details battery usage.As spotted by a user on Reddit, the words "Slow Charger" are followed by an "i" icon for more information. This is the sole information icon in the section, and tapping it goes to an as-yet non-existent support document. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums49 mins agoWWDC: iOS 18 to allow for additional iPhone 15 battery charging options
Sometimes it’s the betas that show the really cool stuff that’s coming down the line. After a quick look at the iOS 18 developer beta, all four iPhone 15 models will use a setting that prevents the devices from charging beyond 80 percent while toggled on, which can potentially improve an iPhone battery’s lifespan by […] Source49 mins agoPresumed Innocent TV show starring Jake Gyllenhaal, streaming now on Apple TV+
The new limited series Presumed Innocent starts streaming today on Apple TV+. Based on the boo, Jake Gyllenhaal stars in his first major TV role as Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor in the Chicago Attorney’s office. The office is turned upside down when blame for a murder is pointed at Rusty himself. His innocence or guilt is examined, across the twisty eight-part thriller. more…51 mins agoWWDC: Apple announces iOS 18, highlights Home Screen customization, Dark Mode, Game Mode, and other features | PowerPageWWDC: Apple announces iOS 18, highlights Home Screen customization, Dark Mode, Game Mode, and other features
Monday’s keynote speech at WWDC marked a fair amount to come, complete with Apple previewing its iOS 18 update for its iPhone. The forthcoming operating system offers new customization tools for the Home Screen, including Dark Mode, which can use a color tint to create a personalized look. Apps can also now be placed anywhere […] Source1 hour agoApple Watch gets automatic sleep tracking with watchOS 11
watchOS 11 will improve sleep tracking on the Apple Watch by tracking your sleep metrics even without Sleep Focus mode. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:00 amEasily edit and publish PDFs from your Mac with $30 off PDF Reader Pro
Macworld PDFs are powerful tools, yet they can also be frustrating when you need to work with them beyond signing a form. This PDF Reader Pro for Mac lifetime license turns your Mac or Windows PC into a PDF multitool, so you can more easily incorporate them into your workflow. This PDF editor utility is full of useful features, starting with a quick-load function that pops open long documents in seconds and a night mode to spare your eyesight after a long day. It also has bookmark and search functions to find what you need quickly. From there, you have a full suite of tools to edit text and pictures, annotate or mark up pages with your notes, change page order or remove pages, use optical character recognition (OCR) to turn scans into searchable text, place redactions, password-protect certain documents, and much more. When you’re done, you can batch-process your publishing, convert it to a range of other formats, or add secure digital signatures and encryption. Get better PDF control with PDF Reader Pro for Mac or Windows for $29.97, $30 off the $60 MSRP. PDF Reader Pro For Mac: Lifetime Subscription – $29.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories06:41 amUTM SE Windows Emulator rejected on app store
The App Store Review team has declined the UTM SE PC Emulator leaving people confused about what is allowed and what is not. The OS System cannot support apps in both third-party marketplaces and the iOS app store because they didn’t get through notarization guidelines. However, the early windows and DOS on UTM SE is […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:33 amApple AI to be revealed during WWDC
Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hints that Apple is set to launch significant AI Improvements at the WDDC event. He summarizes that Apple’s strategy on announcing the AI on WDDC is based on incorporating an on-device AI across its apps and operating systems, with a projection that more significant benefits such as an iPhone refresh cycle […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:26 amApple showcases developer resources in line with upcoming WWDC
With WWDC set to happen in June 10, Apple plans to exhibit the latest updates to its developer tools and operating system, and to make it known to developers journeying in all stages- from students to entrepreneurs and professionals, the resources they provide. Apple has broadened its reach to developers of all kinds in over […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:56 amiOS 17 adoption rate reaches 77% – but still slower than iOS 16
Apple on Monday announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, but although the new software is already available to developers as a beta, most users will only get it this fall. In the meantime, Apple has updated its iOS adoption rate data, which reveals that iOS 17 is now installed on 77% of all iOS devices. more…02:46 amPNY Elite-X Type-C Drive review: Small size, huge convenience
The PNY Elite-X Type C Drive is a cheap, quick, and extremely portable storage solution for anyone who needs a few dozen Gigabytes in their pocket.PNY Elite-X Type-C Drive reviewAlmost every Apple device now has a USB-C port, and having a small drive brings some backup storage to everything you have. PNY's Elite-X Type-C Drive could be the right addition for some users wanting easily carriable external storage capacity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 amThe AirPods Pro with USB-C is $59 Off
Get an amazing deal with the AirPods Pro updated with a newer charging case. Today, the second-generation AirPods Pro with USB-C charging is down to just $189 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. If the AirPods Pro could be improved, then there’s the updating of its charging case. With USB-C, you can now […] The post appeared first on iLounge.12:59 amiOS 18 might bring Apple passwords
A recent report from Bloomberg claims that Apple will have a new dedicated password app that will debut in iOS 18. Apple is believed to introduce a Passwords app for visionOS 2, macOS 15, iPadOS 18, and iOS 18 when they launch. People familiar with the releases have the same thought and speculation, which claims […] The post appeared first on iLounge.12:56 amApple’s AI boost tentatively called ‘Apple Intelligence’
Apple’s branding for the AI boost technology is ‘Apple Intelligence’, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. In an effort to race and keep in line with the AI pack, Apple might be introducing AI services for its users. This year’s WWDC is set as the stage for an Apple demonstration of what users could […] The post appeared first on iLounge.12:54 amHome screen dark mode to launch in iOS 18
Dark Mode is set to debut on the Home Screen on iOS 18, according to multiple rumors. Home screen elements become darker with Dark Mode, which was introduced in iOS 13. It seems that Apple will improve on the formula by giving the apps dark or black-tinted icons when the feature is activated, aside from […] The post appeared first on iLounge.Tuesday June 1110:55 pmApple SVP Craig Federighi explains Apple Intelligence’s security features
Apple SVP Craig Federighi sat down with Fast Company to explain Apple Intelligence’s security features, where things stand with China… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:10 pmCraig Federighi talks OpenAI partnership and the future of Apple Intelligence in new interview | 9 to 5 MacCraig Federighi talks OpenAI partnership and the future of Apple Intelligence in new interview
One of the main new features announced with iOS 18 and macOS 15 at WWDC 2024 is Apple Intelligence – a set of AI-based tools. While these features won’t be available to users until later this year, Apple’s head of software engineering Craig Federighi discussed the future of Apple Intelligence in an interview with Fast Company. more…