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- 32 mins agoGet $50 Off the Apple Pencil 2
The Apple Pencil 2 has a sale price that’s hard to ignore. Today, it’s down to just $79 from its original price of $130 on Amazon. The Apple Pencil 2 may be simplistic at first look, but don’t underestimate its hardware and capabilities. Boasting pixel-perfect precision, you’ll be able to draw graphical art down to […] The post appeared first on iLounge.34 mins agoLive activities now show up on watchOS 11
Live activities that are initiated on iPhones will now show up automatically on the user’s Apple Watch via Smart Stack in watchOS 11. Before, Smart Stacks are usually accessed when the Digital Crown is turned. However, when watchOS 11 rolls out, Smart Stack will automatically open when a Live Activity is started. Furthermore, the stack […] The post appeared first on iLounge.36 mins agoShazam widget available on watchOS 11
Apple Watch users can now add a Shazam app when watchOS 11 launches. Several new widgets will be added when watchOS 11 rolls out, and this includes a Shazam widget. Currently, the app is available as a free download on the Apple Watch App Store or through Siri, but it has not been available within […] The post appeared first on iLounge.38 mins agoiOS 18 adds support to Third-Party cameras on Action Button and Lock Screen
The upcoming iOS 18 software launch will let users activate a third-party camera from the Action Button or the Lock Screen. iOS 18 was introduced during this year’s WWDC and had a slew of updates for users, including a LockedCameraCapture framework that developers could work with. New functionality can be added to camera-centric apps, such […] The post appeared first on iLounge.Saturday June 1508:48 pmSonos removes a promise to not sell personal data, gets busted by users
Audio hardware maker Sonos has removed a promise from its US user agreement that it wouldn't sell users' personal information, which went unnoticed until eagle-eyed users spotted the change.Sono users are angry about recent changes to the lineup's apps and T&Cs.The pledge, which had been in all previous versions of the user agreement, was excised in a revision dated June 2024. The change was first noticed on a Reddit forum devoted to Sonos gear soon afterwards, and garnered immediate negative reactions.The original wording, "Sonos does not and will not sell personal information about our customers," is still present in user agreements for other countries. At least for now. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:41 pmLowest price ever: 1TB MacBook Pro 16-inch drops to $1,899
Save $800 on the closeout M2 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch with a bump up to 1TB of storage. Now just $1,899 with coupon (the lowest price on record).Get a 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro for $1,899.A fantastic offer is available on Apple's closeout M2 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch with 1TB of storage this weekend, providing a discount of $800 off the original retail price in the popular Space Gray finish. To snap up the offer, enter exclusive promo code APINSIDER during Step 4 of checkout at Adorama, an Apple Authorized Reseller that has been in business since 1974.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider06:00 pmApple nailed WWDC24, but now we have so many questions [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: From its skydiving intro to Apple Intelligence to a smarter Siri, the WWDC24 keynote kicked ass. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:00 pmHere are all the shows and movies coming this summer to Apple TV+
Apple TV+ may not have the output of new content that a service like Netflix does, but it’s always getting new releases nonetheless. This summer, Apple has made a large collection of movies available to TV+ subscribers for a limited time, and it also has a variety of original TV series and films coming to the service. Here are all of the Apple originals coming to TV+ this summer. more…03:35 pmHow to make boot media for PowerPC Macs on modern hardware
It's easy to make boot disks on old Macs for older hardware, but as the years have gone on, it's gotten a little more difficult. Here's how to make classic Mac OS 9 and early Mac OS X boot media on your modern Mac.Yes, the iMac OS9 9.2.2 boot disk works on this Mac miniIn certain circumstances you may want to create bootable macOS media on modern Macs to use for installation on older Mac computers. While DVD drives are no longer included on most Macs, you can still use an external USB DVD drive today to access these disks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:46 pmEU might charge Apple for breaking DMA ‘steering’ rules
Apple faces potential fines if the European Commission finds it is not complying with rules of the Digital Markets Act. Learn more here. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:00 pmHands-on with iOS 18: Impressive but incomplete [Hey, it’s a beta!]
iOS 18 really is one of the biggest updates in a long time. But after a hands-on week with the beta, there’s to clean up by September. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:00 pmApple @ Work: If you think Apple ‘Sherlocked’ 1Password, you aren’t paying attention
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle 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. Ever since Apple wrapped up its WWDC keynote, I’ve seen a continuous stream of posts on X, blogs, etc, about how ‘1Password has been Sherlocked’ by Apple’s dedicated password manager app in iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18. I am here to set the record straight: if you think 1Password is competing with Apple as a password manager app for consumers, you haven’t been paying attention to what the company offers today. more…12:45 pmToday in Apple history: iPad 2 leak lands insiders in prison
On June 15, 2011, three Foxconn R&D employees get sentenced to prison in China for leaking information about the iPad 2 prior to its release. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:32 pmSpecial WWDC Edition: Interviewing Setapp developer Oleksandr Kosovan on the AppleInsider Podcast | AppleInsiderSpecial WWDC Edition: Interviewing Setapp developer Oleksandr Kosovan on the AppleInsider Podcast
Get the developers' perspective on all things WWDC and Apple Intelligence in this exclusive interview with MacPaw founder — and owner of the best ever Apple museum — Oleksandr Kosovan.MacPaw founder Oleksandr KosovanWhile most of us watched the stream of the WWDC Keynote in our homes and offices, MacPaw founder Oleksandr Kosovan was right there at Apple Park. A long-time WWDC attendee as well as an app developer since the earliest days of the App Store, Oleksandr tells us all about what was new behind the scenes — as well as what Apple's announcements mean for developers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:00 amGet more storage and speed with this $11.97 Mac cleanup tool
Macworld If a Mac isn’t running well, the reasons why can be a mystery to common users. Now there’s finally a cleanup tool that can help you not only take out the digital trash on your device, but keep it running at peak capacity. Better still, BuhoCleaner’s Family Plan lets you do it on 3 devices for life at a cost of less than $12 for a limited time. When you start up BuhoCleaner, the simple interface lets you quickly scan for unused apps, duplicate documents, cache buildup, or anything else that might be slowing you down. It can then do the hard work of removing and uninstalling them with a few clicks, increasing your storage capacity by as much as four times. Afterward, you can use the BuhoCleaner dashboard to get a quick look at your system status anytime and keep your Mac humming. Get a lifetime subscription to the BuhoCleaner Family Plan for $11.97 (reg. $45.99) if you buy from June 11-17. BuhoCleaner for Mac: Family Plan (Lifetime Subscription) – $11.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories08:00 amLearn a new language in 15 minutes a day with $50 off Babbel
Macworld There’s an art to effective communication, but there’s definitely a science to learning a new language. That’s why Babbel Language Learning remains popular with more than 10 million subscribers enjoying short, engaging lessons tested by linguists from top universities. Now, new learners can take their pick of 14 new languages to learn with a lifetime subscription to Babbel for $149.97. With Babbel, you get to pick the kind of conversations you want to specialize in, then build your vocabulary towards that end with lessons that top out at 15 minutes long. Once you start speaking, you can hone your pronunciation with Babbel’s state-of-the-art speech recognition technology. You can even download your lessons for online practice. Buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning for $149.97 (reg. $599) from June 11-17. Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) – $149.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Entertainment01:26 amThe Apple Studio Display Standard Glass is $299 Off
If you’re in the market for a monitor that can handle it all, then you’ll have to see this deal. Today, the Apple Studio Display with Standard Glass is down to just $1,299.99 from its original price of $1,600 on Amazon. The most immediate feature in the Studio Display is the 27-inch 5K Retina Display […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:24 amiOS 18 Overhauls iCloud interface
The iCloud section on macOS Sequioa, iPadOS 18, and iOS has been revamped in line with Apple Account in Settings. In the changes, the interface has been redesigned to give users a clear idea of how the device storage is used through the ‘Saved to iCloud’ feature. Apps using the iCloud service have been replaced, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:22 amSlow charger notification shows on iOS 18 battery setting
Apple has improved the battery area of the iOS 18 Settings app as a new feature has been added which informs you if you have plugged your iPhone using a slow charger. Times where your phone slow charges are displayed in an orange bar in the Battery settings that display battery charging and usage for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:19 amApple Account is the new Apple ID
It was announced this year that Apple ID will be rebranded to Apple Account and the change has officially been made public, as confirmed in a press release by Apple. Upon confirming and changing the Apple ID to Apple Account, the brand will now be utilized for the iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.