What to expect from major iOS 18 overhaul at WWDC24
When it comes to what to expect in iOS 18, new AI functionality dominates, with a smarter Siri and upgrades across Apple apps. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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How hard is it to break into the Apple coding world?
Apple's WWDC kicks off on Monday, detailing various anticipated features that Apple has been incrementally rolling out over the past several years. But what is it like to actually be an app developer in the Apple world of app platforms? What does it take to ship an app? How is WWDC useful to developers?Coding Swift in XcodeI've been attending WWDC since the days of iPod. A few times I paid to attend as a developer. The statute of limitations has since passed, so I can suggest that once I may have sort of walked in and stayed all week as stowaway.It was, and is, still hard to secure a ticket to WWDC. The number of attendees Apple can functionally accommodate is finite, despite lavish resources and global scale. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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It's Not AI, It's 'Apple Intelligence'
An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple is expected to announce major artificial intelligence updates to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac next week during its Worldwide Developers Conference. Except Apple won't call its system artificial intelligence, like everyone else, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Friday. The system will reportedly be called "Apple Intelligence," and allegedly will be made available to new versions of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac operating systems. Apple Intelligence, which is shortened to just AI, is reportedly separate from the ChatGPT-like chatbot Apple is expected to release in partnership with OpenAI. Apple's in-house AI tools are reported to include assistance in message writing, photo editing, and summarizing texts. Bloomberg reports that some of these AI features will run on the device while others will be processed through cloud-based computing, depending on the complexity of the task. The name feels a little too obvious. While this is the first we're hearing of an actual name for Apple's AI, it's entirely unsurprising that Apple is choosing a unique brand to call its artificial intelligence systems. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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These are the devices you’ll need to use Apple’s AI features in iOS 18 and macOS 15
Macworld The future of Apple technology will be revealed at WWDC24, and according to reports, the future requires some hefty hardware. Apple is expected to introduce Apple Intelligence, its feature set in its operating systems that implement AI technology. Apple Intelligence is designed to do as much as it can on your device and will rely on cloud computing only when it needs to. And because AI tech is processor intensive, it means that the latest features will run only on certain devices. Here are the hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This information will be updated once Apple’s announcement becomes official. Apple AI iPhone requirements iPhone 15 Pro or later Apple AI iPad requirements iPad Air, iPad Pro (M1, M2) iPad Pro (M4) Apple AI Mac requirements MacBook Air/Pro (M1, M2, M3) iMac (M1, M3) Mac mini (M1, M2) Mac Studio (M1, M2) Mac Pro (M2) What happens if your hardware does not meet the requirements? Since these are the minimum requirements for using Apple’s AI features, we don’t know what happens if the hardware requirements have not been met. It’s also possible that some features won’t work with certain chips. Gurman reports that users will have to opt into Apple Intelligence, which makes it sound as if these features will not be on by default and won’t affect the overall experience. With that in mind, users with lesser hardware may still get new features in iOS 18 and macOS 15, just not the advanced AI ones. What about Apple Watch? Gurman didn’t mention the Apple Watch in his report, so it’s unclear whether the AI features will extend to watchOS 11. Do users have to use the Apple Intelligence features? According to Gurman, users need to opt into Apple Intelligence, which leads us to believe that users don’t have to use these features if they don’t want to. iOS, iPad, MacOS

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macOS 15: Everything you need to know about the next big Mac update
Macworld The next version of the Mac operating system, macOS 15, is expected to make its debut at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off with a keynote on June 10. After a beta period, the official release occurs in the fall. Rumors of what macOS 15 will entail are scarce as usual–because software development doesn’t rely on third-party production and manufacturing like hardware does, rumors about macOS don’t happen often. But when rumors do leak, they will be tracked in this article. Here’s everything we know so far. Updated 6/7/24: Apple may call the macOS 15 AI feature set, Apple Intelligence.” macOS 15 release date: When will macOS 15 arrive? Since 2013, Apple has released macOS during the fall season in the U.S. The company has established a pattern of releasing iOS first, followed a few weeks later by macOS. Here are the release dates from the past five years. macOS 14 Sonoma: September 26, 2023 macOS 13 Ventura: October 24, 2022 macOS 12 Monterey: October 25, 2021 macOS 11 Big Sur: November 12, 2020 macOS 10.15 Catalina: October 7, 2019 Apple will unveil macOS 15 at WWDC during a keynote on June 10, where it will show off the biggest new features. Apple will also start the developer beta period at that time, followed by a public beta a few weeks later. Apple releases beta updates semi-weekly before the official release in the fall. macOS 15 compatibility: Which Macs will get macOS 15? No reports have been made about the macOS 15 compatibility list. On average, Macs get 6.6 years of macOS updates, with models older than that only receiving another year or two of security updates and bug fixes. Also read: How long do Macs last. The compatibility list is becoming a pressing concern for users of Intel Macs. After Apple introduced its M-series Macs, the company said it will continue to support Intel Macs for several years, but it did not offer specifics. The last Mac to switch from Intel to Apple Silicon was the Mac Pro last year. The clock is ticking on Intel Macs, but it’s likely that the last generation of Intel Macs will be on the macOS 15 compatibility list. Here is the current compatibility list for macOS Sonoma: iMac from 2019 and later Mac Pro from 2019 and later iMac Pro from 2017 Mac Studio from 2022 and later MacBook Air from 2018 and later Mac mini from 2018 and later MacBook Pro from 2018 and later Apple launched its first M1 Macs (MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro Mac mini) in late 2020, so some Intel models will still get another year of updates with macOS 15. the most likely candidates to drop support are the 2018 models and the iMac Pro. To find out which version of macOS and older Mac can run take a look at our macOS compatibility list. macOS 15 name: What will the new version be called? Ever since Apple stopped using jungle cats with macOS 10.9 Mavericks, it’s used California places to identify its annual OS updates. The last several years have been Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, and Catalina. We’re not sure yet what locale Apple will choose for macOS 15, but it has trademarked several unused place names, including Condor, Mammoth, Redwood, and Sequoia. macOS 15: Rumored new features It’s possible that macOS 15 may not have a lot of new features. Last November, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple shifted from developing new OS features to fixing bugs and improving performance. Since that report came a few months ago, Apple may have finished that task and returned to developing new features. Regardless, the switch impacted the development time for new features and that could mean macOS 15 has fewer than originally planned. AI everywhere Several reports over the past few months have stated that Apple is doing a lot of work towards AI, and that generative AI (using AI to create content) will have a big role in macOS. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in October 2023 that AI will be prominently featured in iOS 18 with macOS following at a later date. That seems to indicate that macOS 15 won’t get as many AI features as iOS 18. If macOS 15 doesn’t match iOS 18 feature for feature, it’s not known when Apple will bring those missing features over. It could decide to introduce them in updates throughout the year or wait until macOS 16 in 2025. iOS has long been Apple’s priority, so it won’t be surprising if macOS 15 doesn’t have the same new features as iOS 18. However, it’s nearly certain that macOS will have some new AI features baked in. Gurman reported that Apple is going to refer to its AI feature set as “Apple Intelligence.” One key characteristic of these features is that users will have to opt-in to use them. Gurman also reports that Macs will need at least an M1 chip or later. Apple Intelligence features will mostly be processed on the device, which is different from other platforms where AI processing is done in the cloud. But Apple Intelligence will be able to determine if cloud processing is needed and will use it when appropriate. Accessibility A report by MacRumors states the macOS 15 will have several new Accessibility features. These include Adaptive Voice Shortcuts, which activates accessibility features by speaking a phrase; a Live Speech enhancement that lets users create categories; and expanded app support for custom font sizes. Freeform Scenes MacRumors reports that the Freeform app will get a new feature called Freeform Scenes, which will let the user select specific sections on boards to ease navigation. Scenes will reportedly work with iCloud for sharing and editing. Redesigned Calculator app AppleInsider reports that Apple is working on a new Calculator app. It may be redesigned to resemble the iOS version, with new features including a history tape, revamped conversions, and a resizable window. Safari 18 AppleInsider reports that Safari 18, which will be in macOS 15, will include several new features, including AI-enhanced “Intelligent Search,” a “Web Eraser,” and a new page controls menu. An update in 2025 will provide an AI enhancement to Visual Lookup not just in Safari, but throughout the OS. Calendar and Reminders sync AppleInsider reports that the Calendar app will allow users to manage reminders from within the Calendar app, which will also have minor UI changes. System Settings UI tweaks AppleInsider reports that System Settings will have UI changes to make it easier for users to quickly get to frequently-accessed settings. Mac, MacOS

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iOS 18 will finally allow iPhone users to break the icon grid
Apple's iOS 18 will finally allow iPhone users to place icons anywhere, not confined to a grid, so that they can organize their displays with… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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M3 MacBook Air from $899, MacBook Pro M3/Pro $300 off, Apple black Magic Keyboard deals, Mac mini, much more
Your Friday edition of the best Apple deals is now live, and it’s a big one. Alongside up to $300 off various MacBook M3/Pro configurations starting from $1,399, we are also now tracking some of the best prices ever on the new M3 MacBook Air kicking off from $899 with some of the 16GB models at the lowest we have tracked. That’s all on top of $100 in savings on AirPods Max, a super rare deal from $479 on the M2 Mac mini, the black Magic keyboard, and the list goes on. Everything is waiting for you below. more…

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Sweet ultra-wide display deserves great dual-monitor stand [Setups]
Many good display options abound for use with a Mac, including the BenQ Ultrawide Creator Monitor featured in today's M3 Pro MacBook setup. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Text Conversations with an iPhone Thief
Veronica de Souza shares the texts she receives from the thieves who stole her iPhone and then tried to convince her to unlock it. Read original article

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iPhone 16 Pro: Top 5 features that will matter the most to users & upgraders
This September, all eyes will be on Apple's iPhone 16 Pro lineup. Here are the top five new features and upgrades that matter the most.Renders of the iPhone 16 Pro. As is always the case for Apple, the rumor mill continually leaks and speculates about Apple's next a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone" title="iPhone" data-kpt="1" >iPhone.With September only a few short months away, these are the top five upgrades you should be looking out for from Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple App Store spending more than doubles that of Google Play
Developers should know about the revenue gap between the App Store and Google Play. iPhone users are clearly more willing to pay for apps. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple App Store spending more than doubles that of Google Play
Developers should know about the revenue gap between the App Store and Google Play. iPhone users are clearly more willing to pay for apps. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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The ‘AI’ at WWDC24 will stand for ‘Apple Intelligence’
Macworld Over the past year, artificial intelligence is what every tech company is talking about. But Apple hasn’t said anything all that specific about AI, except that it has big plans for WWDC and makes the “World’s Best Consumer Laptop for AI” in the M3 MacBook Air. And it will remind you that it’s been shipping AI features for years, just calling it machine learning. However, while Apple will clearly embrace the term AI at this year’s keynote, it sounds as if the company sees a bigger marketing opportunity. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is going to refer to its AI feature set as “Apple Intelligence,” which is the most Apple thing ever. Apple Intelligence features will be throughout iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15, and according to Gurman, one key characteristic of these features, especially the chatbot, is that users will have to opt-in to use them. So, if you rather not, you don’t have to. Gurman also reports that even if you do want to opt in, you need to meet the hardware requirements, which are steep—iPhone 15 Pro or later. iPads and Macs will need at least an M1 chip or later. Apple Intelligence features will mostly be processed on the device, which is different from other platforms where AI processing is done in the cloud. But Apple Intelligence will be able to determine if cloud processing is needed and will use it when appropriate. Apple Intelligence is expected to comprise of about half of the WWDC keynote content. The keynote starts at 10 a.m. PT on June 10 and can be watched live through various channels. Apple will also post the keynote on the Apple Events website for viewing at any time after the live presentation. How to watch the WWDC24 keynote live. For more information about WWDC, check out our continuing coverage ahead of Monday’s keynote: WWDC 2024: Everything you need to know before the big show iOS 18 Guide: All the rumored new features macOS 15: Everything you need to know about the next big Mac update Apple Inc, iOS, iPad, MacOS

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iOS 18: These new AirPods features are coming soon
Overshadowed by the hype over AI features coming to the iPhone in iOS 18, one core component of the iOS 18 experience not being discussed much is enhancements to AirPods. Last year iOS 17 introduced several powerful new AirPods features, so what’s on deck for iOS 18? Here’s what we know. more…

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Get genuine lifetime Windows 11 for only $21 in CdkeySales Mid-Year Sale
In the CdkeySales Mid-Year Sale, you can get Windows 10 Pro for just $17.05 with a free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Get genuine lifetime Windows 11 for only $21 in CdkeySales Mid-Year Sale
In the CdkeySales Mid-Year Sale, you can get Windows 10 Pro for just $17.05 with a free upgrade to Windows 11 Pro! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple to unveil new AI system called ‘Apple Intelligence,’ announce OpenAI partnership at WWDC
At WWDC24 on June 10th, Apple plans to unveil a new AI system called "Apple Intelligence" that will come to next-gen operating system… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iOS 18 & macOS 15 are going to look to the past for new wallpapers
Not everything will be new at WWDC — Apple is planning to revisit some of its iconic iPhone and Mac wallpapers as part of the latest updates.The original iPhone clownfish wallpaper came back for iOS 16The report of retro wallpapers comes from Bloomberg, but there is already a precedent for this. As part of iOS 16 in 2022, Apple brought back the clownfish wallpaper from 2007.This was the very first iPhone wallpaper ever seen in public, as it was the one on the model that Steve Jobs demonstrated. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Today in Apple history: The first great color PowerBook arrives
On June 7, 1993, Apple debuted the PowerBook 180c, its first laptop with a truly high-quality color display. Battery life sucked, though. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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