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- 12 mins agoToday in Apple history: Newspaper replaces photo staff with iPhones
On May 31, 2013, the Chicago newspaper fired all 28 of its photographers, pledging to train other staffers to shoot iPhone photos. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)16 mins ago∞ The Dalrymple Report: Eyes, iPad Pro M4, and iOS 18
Dave and I talk about his upcoming eye surgery that just scares the hell out of me. We also talk about Dave's trip to an Apple Store to try out the new iPad Pro M4. Dave even figured out something the Apple employees didn't know how to do—I'm not surprised, he's a very smart man. Then we look at some of the rumors coming out about Apple's iOS 18 surrounding AI features and Siri. Follow this podcast Show Notes: New iPads are now available New Features Rumored for iOS 18 iOS 18 general feature rumors Shows and movies we're watching Stax:Soulsville USA, Max Beach Boys, Disney+27 mins agoThis might be the perfect space-saving speaker [Setups]
Want great sound but lack space for serious speakers in your computer setup? Try Gallo Acoustics Micro Speakers. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)54 mins agoThe iPhone 16’s biggest selling point may not be the phone itself, but AI features in iOS 18 | 9 to 5 MacThe iPhone 16’s biggest selling point may not be the phone itself, but AI features in iOS 18
Days out from WWDC and the AI rumor mill is active as ever. Yesterday Mark Gurman reported that many of iOS 18’s AI features will require using an iPhone 15 Pro or later. It’s rare for many major software features to be exclusive to the latest iPhone, especially the latest Pro phone. But that’s exactly what iOS 18 seems set to deliver. Which got me thinking: Apple’s marketing pitch for this fall’s iPhone 16 may center primarily on software, not hardware. AI features in iOS 18 may be the biggest selling point for the iPhone 16. more…1 hour agoReady to become a Vision Pro superhero? Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ immersive visionOS app launching May 30 [U: Now available] | 9 to 5 MacReady to become a Vision Pro superhero? Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ immersive visionOS app launching May 30 [U: Now available]
Update 5/30: ‘What If…? — An Immersive Story’ is now available as a free download on the App Store. One of the most exciting Vision Pro apps announced recently was Marvel’s collaboration with ILM for “What If…? — An Immersive Story.” Today, the new app scored a May 30 release date, pricing info, and a first-look trailer that shows just how fun it will be to enter the Marvel universe with your Vision Pro. Are you ready to become a Marvel superhero? Because that’s exactly the experience this new app looks to deliver. more…1 hour agoIn rare sale, Sonos offers great deals on stellar audio gear
Sonos makes coveted audio gear that's rarely on sale is Sonos. But now it is. Get 25% off for Father's Day in the Sonos speaker sale. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)1 hour agoIn rare sale, Sonos offers great deals on stellar audio gear
Sonos makes coveted audio gear that's rarely on sale is Sonos. But now it is. Get 25% off for Father's Day in the Sonos speaker sale. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)1 hour agoApple loses to Samsung in Q1 global smartphone shipments
Apple isn't on top of the worldwide smartphone market in 2024 so far, though the iPhone did benefit from customers buying more premium models.iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe holiday shopping season is an important one for many companies, including Apple. However, the following quarter is when launch and holiday sales start to slip, which research from Counterpoint seemingly indicates.According to the firm's latest Mobile Market Monitor report covering the first quarter of 2024, Apple was second in terms of global smartphone shipments. Apple reportedly secured a 17% market share, beaten only by Samsung with 20%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:02 pmWired reviews Apple’s M2 iPad Air: ‘Bigger screen steals the spotlight’
Offered in two sizes for the first time, the new iPad Air with the M2 chip is more powerful and versatile than ever with phenomenal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:38 pmThe best reviewed Apple TV+ series ever is getting a new season soon
When Apple TV+ launched in 2019, it arrived with a laughably small selection of content. But this was for a very specific reason: Apple sought to distinguish TV+ from its competitors by focusing on creating the best original content possible. Five years in, TV+ has a fairly solid track record for content quality, even if it’s dropped off a little recently. And today, Apple announced that its best reviewed series ever on TV+ is getting a new season soon: Pachinko season 2 debuts on August 23. more…01:30 pmMaster ChatGPT and Midjourney for stunning AI results
Apple's diving headlong into AI, and you can too. Learn how to use AI with the Introduction to AI: ChatGPT & Midjourney Overview Bundle. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:11 pmApple to dramatically overhaul Siri virtual assistant with AI, allowing voice control of individual app functions | Mac Daily NewsApple to dramatically overhaul Siri virtual assistant with AI, allowing voice control of individual app functions
Apple is planning to dramatically overhaul its Siri virtual assistant with more advanced AI, a move that will let users control individual… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmHow to restart any model of iPhone, even if the buttons don’t work
If your phone is ever having odd technical problems, you’ll want to how to restart your iPhone in a pinch to see if it fixes it first. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:43 pmMeta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer an opt-out option – but it is doing so in a rather sketchy way … more…12:20 pmNew emoji in iOS 18, iPad Pro, and patented Apple Store trees, on the AppleInsider Podcast | AppleInsiderNew emoji in iOS 18, iPad Pro, and patented Apple Store trees, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple is slowly adding more to watch on Apple Vision Pro, it's gearing up for AI, emoji, and more at WWDC, and yet another Apple Store has opened — but it's made out of Lego.It may never go on sale, but this Lego Apple store is a joyThe new Lego Apple store is a thing of joy, but it's unlikely to ever go on general sale because Apple has even patented how it uses trees in its retail stores. That's the level of detail — not to mention control — that Apple goes to.Which is definitely also easy to see in the company's latest immersive video for the Apple Vision Pro. Yet as impressive as each individual release is, there's still not very much of it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:09 pmAll the Apple AI features we’re expecting to be announced in iOS 18
We’re a little over a week away from the WWDC keynote, in which Apple is expected to announce a slew of new AI features as part of iOS 18. This is expected to be the point at which Siri gets generative AI smarts, thanks to a deal with OpenAI to incorporate ChatGPT tech … more…12:05 pmApple Arcade Guide: Everything available and what’s new?
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more…11:55 amThis TikTok user got conned by fake AirPods Pro, but you don't have to get fooled
Fake AirPods and AirPods Pro are continuing to be a problem, with one TikTok user only discovering they were counterfeit when seeking help in an Apple Store.Real and fake AirPods ProThe wild popularity of Apple's AirPods line has led to many counterfeits being produced and sold to unwitting users. Expecting premium personal audio hardware, the customers often end up with poor quality and sometimes dangerous copies, with little recourse.Sometimes, the victim doesn't know they've been duped until they are told by someone else. In one TikTok user's case, that happened inside an Apple Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:02 amTikTok algorithm could have US-only version; company demurs
The TikTok algorithm could be split, claims a report, with a US-only version used for the hugely popular app to try to avoid a ban. Developer Bytedance has tweeted that the report is not accurate, but its message appears to be more a repetition of its legal stance than a specific denial … more…10:55 amiOS 18 Freeform app getting giant navigation & object positioning upgrades
In iOS 18 and macOS 15, Apple's Freeform app will receive an entirely new navigation feature called Scenes, as well as new options for object alignment. Here's what to expect.Freeform will receive a new navigation feature called Scenes with iOS 18 and macOS 15Freeform is Apple's version of a collaborative infinite canvas application, which gives users a way of creating virtual whiteboards with images, links, and text. Introduced in 2022, the app is available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS 15, as well as visionOS.With Freeform's new "Scenes" feature, it will be possible to more easily move between individual sections of a board. These sections, or Scenes, can be edited, saved, exported as PDF files, or printed directly from the in-app user interface. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums