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- Friday May 31
- 26 mins agoController for HomeKit updated with new 3D ‘Floor Plan’ feature
Although Apple already provides its own Home app to let users control and manage their HomeKit devices, there are multiple third-party apps that extend such functionality – and one of them is Controller for HomeKit. This week, Controller for HomeKit got a major update that adds a new “Floor Plan” feature for mapping your home in 3D. more…Thursday May 3011:59 pmYouTube app no longer hijacks Apple TV screen saver after complaints
We reported last month about an update to the YouTube app for tvOS that introduced its own screensavers, hijacking Apple TV’s default Aerial screensaver – which upset many users. After many complaints, YouTube seems to have rolled back this update. more…11:47 pmHow and why to use an external webcam with your iPad
Here's a guide to why you might be interested in using an external webcam with your iPad, and how to connect one. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)11:14 pmFoldable MacBook rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details
Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Zac talk more about the genuine utility of ChatGPT in daily life. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. more…10:51 pmAR laptop ‘Spacetop G1’ now available for pre-order – but is this really the future?
Sightful, nana, unveiled a new product last year called Spacetop G1, which is described as an “AR laptop.” That’s because the device consists of lightweight AR glasses combined with a laptop computer that has a keyboard and trackpad. Spacetop G1 is now available for pre-order, but what does it tell us about the future of AR/VR devices? more…10:38 pmUpgrade your Mac setup with these products: My favorites
If you’re looking to take your desk setup to the next level, this is the guide for you. Head below for some of my favorite products that can improve your working setup, ranging from accessories to decorations and more. All the things on this list are things I’ve personally used and can vouch for. more…10:11 pmLED floor lamp gives you 16 million color options for just $50
Change your room's color scheme in an instant with an app or a remote. This modern LED floor lamp gives you total control. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:48 pmReport: An iOS 18 update will enable Siri to control any app
Macworld It’s no secret that Apple is going to push hard into AI with its OS updates this year, and we’ll learn all about iOS 18 and macOS 15 at WWDC in less than three weeks. Details have been leaking out in the weeks leading up to the event, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has news of one we haven’t heard of yet. Siri, he claims, will be able to perform almost any function within apps. The feature is said to be coming in an iOS 18 update early in 2025. Currently, Apple provides a limited number of “app intents” that developers can hook into that allow Siri to perform limited actions within those apps. It’s things like starting to play audio or sending messages. Under the new system, Apple will use AI to analyze what people do on their devices, together with reading screen content (like button labels), to perform a much wider range of functions. The system will supposedly handle hundreds of different commands, and presumably won’t require developers to build their apps in a specific way to enable them all. Initially, the system is expected to handle one command at a time and only in Apple’s own apps. Over time, Apple hopes to grow that to work in almost any app and to support multiple commands at once. Examples given would be to create a text summary of a recorded meeting and then text it to a colleague, or to crop an image and then email it to a friend. The feature sounds like a nail in the coffin of devices like the Rabbit R1 or Humane AI pin, which aim to do similar things with apps and services on a much smaller scale and in a more limited fashion. The feature isn’t expected to be available when iOS 18 launches in September, but rather will come in an update early in 2025. We’ll learn much more about Apple’s AI ambitions at WWDC on June 10. iOS09:39 pmReport: Apple and OpenAI have signed a deal to partner on AI
The deal has parallels to Apple's infamous search deal with Google.09:05 pmAnalyst: Buy Apple stock; AI-powered iPhones will be a ‘once in a decade’ event
Buy Apple stock because AI-powered - generative AI, to be specific - iPhones will drive shares a "once in a decade" event, BofA Securities… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:20 pmiOS 18: Siri to gain extensive knowledge to trigger individual app functions, powered by AI | 9 to 5 MaciOS 18: Siri to gain extensive knowledge to trigger individual app functions, powered by AI
Siri is expected to be at the center of a host of AI-related enhancements coming to iOS 18. Now, thanks to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we have fresh information on some of the specific upgrades coming to Apple’s intelligent assistant. more…08:03 pmMicrosoft's Satya Nadella Worried About an OpenAI-Apple Deal, Report Says
Microsoft seems to be concerned about some of OpenAI's business dealings. From a report: Satya Nadella recently met with Sam Altman to discuss an apparent deal between OpenAI and Apple, The Information reported [hard-paywalled]. According to the outlet, the OpenAI CEO recently reached an agreement with the iPhone maker to incorporate some OpenAI services into Apple products. Nadella was reportedly concerned about the potential impact of a deal on Microsoft's product ambitions, per the report. Apple was said to be considering both Google and OpenAI for the deal, which could be worth billions. If OpenAI has indeed reached an agreement with Apple, it would be a much-needed win for Altman. The tech boss has faced heightened scrutiny after former employees and board members publicly criticized him. Helen Toner, a former OpenAI director, recently accused Altman of lying to the board "multiple" times and "withholding information." Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:50 pmApple’s privacy-focused cloud AI approach will be among the most secure available
Apple will rely on the Secure Enclave in its M2 Ultra and M4 chips to process cloud AI requests without compromising users’ privacy… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:39 pmThreads on desktop rolls out power user features globally: customizable home screen, multiple columns, real-time updates | 9 to 5 MacThreads on desktop rolls out power user features globally: customizable home screen, multiple columns, real-time updates
Two weeks after launching a test for a new, TweetDeck-style interface for Threads on the web, today the new Threads for desktop has received the green light to begin a global rollout. more…07:03 pmApple’s next-gen Apple TV set-top box price could start at just $99
The second-generation (2010) and third-generation (2012) versions of the Apple TV were priced at $99 in the U.S. at launch, and Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:45 pmCamp Snoopy series trailer packs summertime cuteness
Kids and nostalgic adults alike can get a kick out of the "Camp Snoopy" series trailer Apple TV+ just dropped. Time to hit the woods! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:43 pmHuge majority of surveyed readers willing to pay a premium for an iPhone 17 Ultra
A 9to5Mac poll has confirmed what Apple execs certainly already know: there is a strong market willing to pay a serious premium for a new Ultra-level iPhone. Hence, 2025’s expected iPhone 17 Ultra. more…06:32 pmThe absolute best apps for creating digital art on your iPad
If you're a digital artist looking to transition to using your iPad more, here's a collection of the best creative apps to help you get started.Here are five of the best apps for artists on iPadAs you probably already know, Apple recently released its new iPads alongside the Apple Pencil Pro. And, if you read my Wacom vs. Apple piece, you'll know that I think this is a huge development for digital artists.Of course, I was already on team iPad before the new Apple Pencil Pro, too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:17 pmEcobee Smart Thermostat gets grid stability automation
Ecobee has released an update today that’s part of its eco+ Community Energy Savings feature that helps users work with others in their area to prevent power outages. The new automation can adjust the but users can still take manual control at any time. more…06:04 pmSam Altman tightens grip over OpenAI as he inks major deal with Apple
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has consolidated his grip on power at the tech firm that briefly ousted him last fall by inking a major deal with… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.