Anthropic brings Claude AI to the iPhone and iPad
If you’ve been keeping up with generative AI and large language models on iPhone, then you may be aware that Anthropic’s Claude AI was notably absent from iOS. Meanwhile, OpenAI has been updating ChatGPT on iPhone for a while now, and Google’s Gemini exists in its iOS app. Starting today, however, Claude for iPhone is joining the party. more…

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Apple TV+ unveils teaser for ‘Presumed Innocent’ series starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Apple TV+ on Wednesday debuted the teaser for “Presumed Innocent,” the upcoming, eight-part limited series starring Jake Gyllenhaal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Save $200 on this 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro with 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Apple's M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 36GB memory and 1TB storage is eligible for an exclusive $200 coupon discount on top of $50 off three years of AppleCare.Save $200 on this upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro.The $200 discount with promo code APINSIDER is courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, bringing the cost of the upgraded configuration down to $2,399.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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LG TVs become first to support Dolby Atmos natively in Apple Music
LG has become the first TV maker to add native support for Dolby Atmos in the Apple Music app on its TVs. The new feature has arrived through a software update to the Apple Music app on LG TVs, bringing a more immersive surround sound experience to LG users on compatible TV sets. It is unclear exactly which TVs are supported, but at a minimum certain 2020 models and later appear to have received the update. more…

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Apple profiles three distinguished Swift Student Challenge winners
Apple has profiled three of the "Distinguished Winners" of its 2024 Swift Student Challenge, with apps covering care, extreme sports, and breathing exercises.Three winners from the 2024 Swift Student ChallengeApple launched its 2024 Swift Student Challenge in February, and picked 350 winners from the entries in March. Of the 350 winners, 50 are recognized by Apple as Distinguished Winners for outstanding submissions.The 350 winners won prizes including AirPods Max, a certificate, and a free one-year membership to the developer program. Those deemed Distinguished Winners were awarded an invitation to a three-day in-person experience at Apple Park, including tailored programming at WWDC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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These are the best Swift Student Challenge apps this year
Ahead of WWDC 2024 kicking off in June, Apple has officially announced its Swift Student Challenge winners. 350 students from around the world have won with 50 selected as “Distinguished Winners” that will be heading to Apple Park for WWDC. Along with that, Apple is celebrating 3 winners with detailed profiles about their top-tier app ideas. more…

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Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor camera launches, with privacy blind
The first ever Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor camera has today been announced, offering a full 360 degrees of horizontal coverage, with 160 degrees of vertical tilt. The motorized base can be remotely controlled using the Ring app. The security camera comes with a manual privacy blind, and is available in five different colors … more…

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Speculation ramps up as ‘Let Loose’ billed as ‘different kind of Apple Event’
Macworld With less than a week to go until the Let Loose event on May 7, Apple is doing its best to build hype with a series of enigmatic promotional messages. In particular, the phrase “a different kind of Apple Event” has prompted widespread speculation about what we’re going to hear about, and how it’s going to be presented. On social media, as spotted by The Apple Post, a number of sponsored posts have promoted the event. “We’re drafting up something special for you,” the messages read in some European users’ feeds. “Join us on 7 May at 3pm on apple.com for a different kind of Apple Event.” The Apple Post The Apple Post The Apple Post Apple’s most recent event was also a little different, taking place at 8pm ET on October 30 and leaning into a spooky Halloween theme. It isn’t clear in what way this event will be “different,” but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from spinning. We already know that the date and time of the Let Loose event are highly unusual. Apple hadn’t previously held a May event this millennium (WWDC came a month early in 1999), while 3pm London time–or 7am PT for U.S. readers–is far earlier in the day than normal. Combined with confirmed events in London and Berlin, this strange schedule has prompted speculation that there will be announcements of particular interest to European customers: the launch of Vision Pro outside the U.S., perhaps. It’s believed that Apple will stick to the pre-recorded or ‘virtual’ style of event it’s been using successfully since the start of the pandemic, albeit with a possibly in-person component for hands-on sessions with the new products. But some pundits have wondered if the format could be different. The event’s apparent focus on the iPad and its artistic capabilities (hence the “drafting” pun in the promotional posts) might make it fun to have some or even all of the presentation in an animated style rather than the usual conventional live-action video. The animated Apple logos used in Tim Cook’s tweet about the event might hint at some of the styles that could be used for the event. Pencil us in for May 7! ✏️ #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/1tvyB7h450— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 23, 2024 Whatever the company has planned for May 7 (and there is a distinct possibility it will be a low-key affair, with just new iPad Air and iPad Pro models and a new Apple Pencil) Apple is proving to be just as good as ever at manipulating the tech hype machine. Join us on the day as we cover all the announcements. Apple Inc, iPad

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Nomad debuts exclusive Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Case, but you’ll have to act quick [U]
Last year Nomad launched a fun limited edition Glow in the Dark Sport Band for Apple Watch. It ended up selling out in the first day. Now the company is back with a new and improved Glow 2.0 Sport Band plus a Sport Case for iPhone 15 Pro/Max – available for a short time. Update 5/1/24: The Glow 2.0 iPhone Sport Case is all sold out (scalpers have even taken to eBay). But there is a dwindling supply still available of the Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band, grab it while you can. more…

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LG first to add native Apple Music Dolby Atmos support to smart TVs
LG has become the first smart TV producer to enable support for Dolby Atmos Apple Music support without the use of Apple TV hardware.An LG Smart TV running Apple MusicDolby Atmos is a format that Apple Music uses for Spatial Audio recordings. While listeners will have encountered it on iPhone and iPad using Apple audio devices like AirPods Pro, Dolby Atmos support in Apple Music is now headed to smart TVs.According to FlatpanelsHD, LG has become the first to enable Apple Music Dolby Atmos support on its smart TVs. Rolling out as an update to the Apple Music app, the publication found the support was enabled on an LG GX OLED TV released in 2020. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Hate earbuds? Edifier’s new sport headphones are for you. [Review] ★★★☆☆
The new Edifier Comfo Run sports headphones didn't suit our reviewer, but they're good for runners and folks who hate stuff in their ears. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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General Motors EVs are missing Apple CarPlay
Michael Waldron bought a $62,000 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, there was just one big thing missing: Apple CarPlay … The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Vision Pro could launch in Japan very soon
A reference to Apple Vision Pro accessories being excluded from a limited-time promotion in Japan hints that there may be an early May launch for the headset there.Apple Vision Pro might come to Japan soonThe Apple Vision Pro will obviously go on sale outside the US at some point, and persistent rumors have said that overseas sales may begin before WWDC in June. The only specific commitment Apple has made, however, is that the headset will go on sale in China later in 2024.However, generally reliable Japanese site Macotakara has spotted a mention of Apple Vision Pro accessories on a local online reseller called Line Shopping. That reseller claims to be an official Apple website and is currently running a promotion — which it says excludes Apple Vision Pro accessories. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Control your air conditioner with your iPhone and this smart thermostat
The Klima smart thermostat for mini splits also controls window AC units, ceiling cassettes, portable air conditioners and heat pumps. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Poll: Might some Apple AI features be announced during the iPad launch?
It’s clear that we’re going to see some exciting new Apple AI features this year, and the usual way for the company to announce major new iOS features would be to preview them at WWDC, and then launch them in September with the new iPhone line-up. But there could be a couple of reasons to hope for some kind of preview of these new features on the new iPad Pro during the May 7 Let Loose Apple event … more…

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Epic animated adventure WondLa coming to Apple TV+ this summer
Get ready for the premiere of "WondLa," an animated adventure on Apple TV+. Based on a bestselling book series, with a star-studded cast. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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GM's CarPlay replacement doesn't work well, and has a long road ahead of it
GM's decision to move away from CarPlay was to avoid Apple having too much control over vehicles. It's going to be a bumpy ride for consumers.GM's Ultifi interfaceIn March 2023, GM decided to stop providing CarPlay and Android Auto to consumers, in favor of using its own system. With CarPlay increasing its hooks into the systems of vehicles, it was too much for GM to stomach.GM's response was to make its own interface, starting with the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer. At first glance, it seems the effort has teething issues. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders
Apple is testing improvements that will allow iPhone and Mac users to more intuitively manage their numerous Reminders and Calendar events with iOS 18 and macOS 15, AppleInsider has learned.Apple Calendar and Reminders get tighter integrations with macOS 15 and iOS 18In particular, people familiar with pre-release versions of iOS 18 say Apple's core Calendar and Reminders applications are finally able to talk to each other, solving the years-old annoyance of having to juggle screen time between both apps in order to manage often-related tasks. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone demand is falling, claims component supplier Skyworks
Apple supplier Skyworks has been regarded as a proxy for Apple's iPhone demand, and the company may have some bad news for investors.Apple's iPhone 15 ProSkyworks does not break down its earnings by customer, but it has been a longtime partner for Apple, making wireless networking components for the company. It's not believed to be the sole supplier for any of its components, however, so a drop in its sales is not definite proof of declining iPhone interest.Nonetheless, Skyworks CEO Liam K. Griffin has told investors that the decline in smartphone component demand is marked. Consequently, the company is planning to diversify more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple expected to report biggest quarterly revenue decline in more than a year
Apple's plans to catch up to rivals in generative AI and revive sagging sales in the Chinese smartphone market will be in focus on Thursday… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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