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- 35 mins agoSave 50% on PDF Expert Premium for Mac with coupon
Save 50% on PDF Expert Premium for Mac with an instant rebate plus a bonus coupon. Edit PDF text, sign documents and more on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with this lifetime license.PDF Expert for Mac lets you edit PDFs at a discount.The PDF Expert Premium Plan for Mac normally sells for $139.99, but the lifetime license is currently discounted to $72.99 thanks to a 43% instant discount stacked with 10% off promo code ENJOYNOW.Use code ENJOYNOW Continue Reading on AppleInsider1 hour agoApple not paying OpenAI to use ChatGPT in iOS 18: report
At WWDC on Monday, Apple announced its highly-anticipated partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18. While Apple and OpenAI have been silent on the details of the agreement, a new report from Bloomberg gives us a glimpse behind the scenes. According to the report, Apple isn’t paying OpenAI as part of this agreement. more…12:28 amApple paying OpenAI with exposure, not money
Apple and OpenAI are working together to bring optional ChatGPT functionality to Apple's ecosystem, but neither party is paying the other — for now.Apple and OpenAI have a mutual partnershipIt is well known that Google pays Apple billions for the premium seat as iPhone's default search engine. It seems that arrangement isn't necessary in either direction for the Apple and OpenAI partnership.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple isn't paying OpenAI nor is OpenAI paying Apple. The current arrangement relies on Apple providing exposure to OpenAI's ChatGPT to millions of users who want access to the tool — a mutually beneficial arrangement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:10 amJapan Enacts Law Forcing Third-Party App Stores On Apple and Google
Following in the European Union's footsteps, Japan's parliament has enacted a law on Wednesday that will prohibit big tech from blocking third-party app stores. AppleInsider reports: The intention of the bill is that it will facilitate competition and reduce app prices. Japan's government reportedly believes that Apple and Google are a duopoly, and that they charge developers high fees that are then passed on to users. Big tech companies with App Stores will also prohibit companies from prioritizing their own services. Google is likely to be hit hardest by this. Violators will initially be fined up to 20% of the domestic revenue of the specific service that broke the law. The fee can increase to 30%, if the behavior continues. The Japanese government's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) will choose which firms to apply it to. Companies that will be regulated will be required to submit compliance reports annually. While it hasn't been explicitly said that Apple and Google must comply, It seems certain that the announcement that they'll be held to the provisions is imminent. The Japan FTC isn't expected to add any Japanese firms to the list. The law likely won't take effect until the end of 2025. Read more of this story at Slashdot.Wednesday June 1210:53 pmRemove objects in Photos with Clean Up in iOS 18
The new Clean Up tool in Photos on iOS 18 lets users select objects within an image, and remove them through Apple's on-device AI software.The new Clean Up tool will enable the removal of unwanted or distracting objects through generative AIIn the Photos app, users can select an image and circle an object or person they want to remove from it. Apple's on-device generative AI will then remove the unwanted or distracting object from the photo, making it as though it was never even there.AppleInsider broke the news on Apple's new Clean Up tool in our exclusive report, published more than a month ahead of WWDC, and before Apple's iPad event in early May. In our original report, we provided a basic overview of the feature and compared it to similar products currently on the market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:28 pmAs iPhone users can now send SMS via satellite, will Apple charge for such features?
Apple has added satellite capabilities to the in 2022 to enable a new feature called Emergency SOS via Satellite, which lets users contact emergency services in areas with no cellular service. At the time, the company said that customers could try the service for free for two years – but the trial period was later extended to 2025. Now with iOS 18, iPhone users can even send SMS via satellite. But will Apple keep this service free forever? more…10:12 pmiMazing 3 is a redesigned and feature-packed upgrade to the best iPhone data utility for Mac and PC | 9 to 5 MaciMazing 3 is a redesigned and feature-packed upgrade to the best iPhone data utility for Mac and PC
iMazing has long been the best solution for controlling your iPhone data from your Mac or PC. Now DigiDNA is back with the feature-packed, redesigned, and reengineered iMazing 3. If you’re anything like us, you’re probably already planning to install iOS 18 beta 1 and try out the new bits as soon as possible. Before taking the leap, give iMazing 3 a spin to ensure you have the best experience. Here’s what’s new in the latest and greatest edition of iMazing. more…09:08 pmJapan passes law forcing Apple to allow iOS App Marketplaces in the country
Earlier this year, Apple announced major changes coming to iOS users in the European Union following the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation, which forced the company to allow alternative app stores – or App Marketplaces – on iOS. Now the government of Japan has passed a similar law that will also force the company to allow App Marketplaces for Japanese iOS users. more…08:51 pmThis Vision Pro immersive environment is the only proper way to watch House of the Dragon | 9 to 5 MacThis Vision Pro immersive environment is the only proper way to watch House of the Dragon
This Sunday, June 16, HBO’s House of the Dragon season two debuts. Apple Vision Pro owners may be unaware that there’s a immersive environment available inside the visionOS Max app that’s perfectly suited for all things Game of Thrones—and it just got updated in time for the big premiere. more…08:31 pmShould you install the iOS 18 beta?
Macworld The iOS 18 beta is out now! It’s tempting to rush out and download it. Now that you don’t even need a paid developer account to grab the Developer Beta, there’s nothing but a couple minutes of filling out forms standing between you and an early look at the big iOS update coming this fall. But you may not want to rush out and grab it right away. Running beta operating systems always carries some risk, and early iOS betas especially so. Plus, all the features you may want to try out aren’t in it yet. Here’s what you need to know to decide whether to try out the iOS 18 beta or not, based on the best available current information. We’ll update this article throughout the beta test as the situation changes. Current version and features The current version of the iOS 18 beta is: Developer Beta 1 This version has a lot of the new features, like the new home screen customization and Control Center, but it’s missing a lot of the things you may want to run iOS 18 for. Notably, none of the Apple Intelligence features are present, and that includes the new Mail app categorization, Notification summaries, text tools, Image Playground app, and so on. Some of the other hot features, like RCS messaging, are not present yet either. Odds are, a lot of the features you’re dying to try aren’t yet in the beta. Bugs and problems It’s not uncommon for iOS betas–especially early developer betas–to be full of bugs. That’s the point of beta-testing after all. Compared to some years, this initial Developer Beta 1 release is actually pretty stable, but that’s not to say it is anything close to bug-free. There are occasional crashes when running everyday apps like Apple Music, Control Center’s layout sometimes freaks out, and we’ve seen the typical reports of increased battery drain. Several apps, like some that connect to your car, either free up upon loading or think the iPhone is jailbroken and refuses to load for security reasons. There’s a decent chance that at least one of the apps you rely on may become unusable until it is updated. Macworld recommends: Wait for a later release We always think it’s a good idea to run an iOS beta release on a secondary device, or at least have a secondary device up-to-date with the latest iOS 17 release and all your apps so you can use it to access anything you may need. But in the case of iOS 18, it’s probably not worth running the beta at all right now unless you’re a developer who needs to start testing your app or working on an update to use new frameworks and APIs. The best features aren’t there yet, and the features that are there are buggy enough to cause plenty of frustration. We think even adventurous users should wait for a later release. iOS08:28 pmEverything Apple wants you to know that is coming to iOS 18
Apple's keynote showcases the key features of iOS 18 in a convenient, single image. Here's what each cell of the graphic means for iPhone users in the fall.Apple's iOS 18 bentoApple's presentation of operating system updates is usually summed up through a single graphic, the bento. This graphic, named after the food container due to its compartments, lists many key features that users can look forward to in iOS 18 when it launches this fall.While the bento doesn't include every new feature, it serves as a guide for users, offering a preview of what to expect. Here are the features outlined in the iOS bento during the WWDC 2024 keynote. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:11 pmApple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit new all-time intraday and closing highs. Apple’s all-time intraday high was set on… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:59 pmYour iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button is getting more powerful in iOS 18
iOS 18 is a big release for new customization tools on your iPhone, enabling you to create a more personalized experience with your device than ever. There’s one such enhancement that’s built specifically for users of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. It brings new powers to the Action button. more…07:57 pm9to5Mac Daily: June 12, 2024 – ChatGPT’s iOS 18 integration, more tidbits
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…07:50 pmThese are the macOS Sequoia features not available on Intel Macs
If you’re still running an Intel-powered Mac, you’ll have at least one more year of macOS support. Apple says that macOS Sequoia runs on the same Macs as macOS Sonoma, but as usual, there are some caveats about specific features supported on Intel machines. more…07:42 pmNew iOS 18 API gives camera apps special privileges when added to the Lock Screen
iOS 18 comes with new features like a new customizable Home Screen and Apple Intelligence. And as we previously covered, users can even replace the flashlight and camera buttons on the Lock Screen with iOS 18. However, Apple has also made a new API that gives camera apps special privileges when added to the Lock Screen. more…07:38 pmApple's core Calendar and Reminders apps can finally talk to each other with iOS 18
With Apple's latest operating systems, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, It's now possible to create and manage Reminders directly from the built-in Calendar app.Calendar and Reminders will be able to share information in IOS 18At the company's annual WWDC on Monday, it was revealed that the Calendar and Reminders applications would become integrated, meaning that Reminders will now be visible from within Calendar.AppleInsider first revealed this change in our exclusive report from early May, well over a month before Apple officially announced the two apps would be able to share information. In our initial report, we explained the overall significance and potential implications of the change. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:30 pmHands-on with Smart Script in Notes in iPadOS 18
Enhance your note taking with Smart Script in iPadOS 18. Keep your handwriting consistent and legible during long meetings or lectures. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:21 pmThis iOS 18 feature needs to be copied by YouTube
When you’re going to watch a video on your iPhone, what’s the app you turn to? My guess is, in most cases, it’s YouTube. But in iOS 18, Apple has added a key feature to its own TV app that YouTube needs to copy ASAP. more…07:11 pmSmart Script impressively forges handwriting in iPadOS 18 Notes app
Apple's Smart Script for Notes in iPadOS 18 can help make your handwritten notes better. It can also copy your cursive style when you paste more text into a note.Smart Script, a Notes feature for iPadOS 18. The Notes app does allow users to handwrite in their own words to the page instead of typing it in. As part of iPadOS 18, Apple wants to make it even easier for users to jot down words in Notes.Due to how poorly written text is treated, it's usually not editable to the same level as typed text in a word processor. Handwriting would effectively be handled as an image, with editing limited to erasing lines and adding new markings to the image. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums