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- 39 mins agoHands on: Using the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose meter directly with Apple Watch
On Wednesday, medical device manufacturer Dexcom finally delivered its direct-to-Apple Watch functionality for the G7 CGM. Here's how it works.Apple Watch showing the Dexcom G7 CGM appA constant glucose monitor (CGM) has historically worked by using your iPhone as a middleman. The sensor gets implanted under the skin, generally behind the arm contained in a white plastic enclosure. That enclosure then relays readings in near-real time to a companion iPhone.For those insulin dependent that use a compatible insulin pump, the Dexcom G7 was also able to send readings there simultaneously. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums52 mins agoPSA: Apple Weather app currently down for some users
If you tried to use the Apple Weather app on Wednesday and faced error messages like “Weather Unavailable,” you’re not alone. It seems that the Weather app is undergoing an outage and some users are unable to access it right now. more…54 mins agoStormy servers — Apple Weather suffers an intermittent outage
Apple's Weather app has gone down for a number of users, an issue preventing iPhone or iPad owners from being able to see the latest weather for their location.Weather app in iPadOSThe Weather app offers users detailed reports and forecasts for their local area, as well as for locations around the world. On Wednesday, the app became erratic and failed to display any weather results at all for some users.Users attempting to load the weather may be greeted by a blue background, showing the name of the location and a blank temperature. The widget in iOS and iPadOS can also display "Weather Unavailable" if it cannot connect. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums59 mins agoVision Pro could launch outside the U.S. in mid-June
Those in Europe and Asia eager for Apple Vision Pro supposedly won't have to wait much longer. The headset will soon launch outside the U.S. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)1 hour agoWorried about privacy with iOS 18’s AI features? Apple gets it and has a plan
AI features coming to iOS 18 and Apple’s other platforms may be exciting for lots of users, but for some, there exist legitimate concerns around privacy. Apple gets it, and per a new report, the company plans to make certain iOS 18 AI features not only privacy-conscious, but also opt-in only. more…1 hour agoApple’s OpenAI partnership likely a ‘short- to medium-term relationship’ – Siri cofounder | Mac Daily NewsApple’s OpenAI partnership likely a ‘short- to medium-term relationship’ – Siri cofounder
OpenAI, the leading startup in generative artificial intelligence, and Apple, racing to catch up in that area, have reportedly inked a deal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoApple promises fewer years of iPhone security updates than Samsung and Google on paper, but reality is a different story | 9 to 5 MacApple promises fewer years of iPhone security updates than Samsung and Google on paper, but reality is a different story
Historically, Apple has been hesitant to commit to solid timelines of how long it will support its devices with security and software updates. Now, thanks to a particular UK legal requirement, that has changed. And what the company is promising on paper is surprisingly less than what Samsung and Google commit to—but that’s not the full story. more…06:30 pmAirTags used by alleged human smuggler may ultimately provide enough evidence for conviction | AppleInsiderAirTags used by alleged human smuggler may ultimately provide enough evidence for conviction
An alleged member of a Russia-based human smuggling network used at least seven Apple AirTags to stalk his wife. And, they may be his downfall.Apple AirTagIbodullo Muhiddinov Numanovich, a Tajikistan citizen living in the United States, is believed to have smuggled his ex-wife, a Tajikistani woman known only as "S.K." in court documents, into the United States. After she arrived in the country, Numanovich Apple AirTags to monitor her location.Numanovich would hide the trackers inside S.K.'s car, placing at least seven on the vehicle between March and April. According to documents seen by 404 Media, he'd hidden them nearly anywhere he could, including the front bumper, wheel wells, and side mirror casing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:20 pmA new evasive Mac malware strain is stealing crypto
A new type of Mac malware is masquerading as CleanMyMac or Photoshop cracks, and has been stealing data from browsers and pilfering cryptocurrency wallets. Here's how to stay safe.New Mac malware uses AppleScript to access browser data & crypto walletsAccording to MacPaw's Moonlock Lab, the malware often presents itself as legitimate apps. Once installed, it can use AppleScript to trick users into revealing their passwords, steal cookies from browsers like Chrome and Safari, and self-destruct if it detects that it is running on a virtual machine.The script starts by getting the current username from the system along with other essential system paths for later use. Then, it creates a temporary folder to store the stolen data before sending it out. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:05 pmThe best iPad deals this month
Macworld With new models on the way throughout 2024, now is the perfect time to grab a bargain on the iPad of your choice. As a general rule, you can find good savings on iPads at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target in the U.S., and at Amazon, John Lewis, and Currys in the U.K. But if you’re looking for the best price on each model of iPad, read on for our handpicked deals. For each one you’ll find an automatically updated price comparison tool, so you can be sure you’re getting the best deal at this exact second, and our personal picks of the best options. Best iPad deals U.S. deals Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): $329 ($20 off, MRSP $349) Amazon, iPad mini (64GB): $400 ($99 off after coupon, MSRP $499) Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air, M2, 128GB: $570 ($29 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air, M2, 128GB: $754 ($45 off, MSRP $799) Amazon, 11-inch iPad Pro, M4, 128GB: $950 ($49 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Pro, M4, 128GB: $1,250 ($49 off, MSRP $1,299) Older models Amazon, 9th-gen iPad (64GB): $249 ($80 off, MSRP was $329) Amazon, iPad Air, M1, 64GB: $399 ($200 off, MSRP was $599) Amazon, iPad Air, M1, 256GB: $549 ($200 off, MSRP was $749) U.K. deals Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (64GB): £325 (£24 off, RRP £349) Amazon, 10th gen iPad (256GB): £469 (£30 off, RRP £499) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (64GB): £770 (£29 off, RRP £799) eBuyer, iPad mini (256GB): £631 (£18 off, RRP £649) Amazon: 11-inch iPad Pro (256GB): £945 (£84 off, RRP £1,019) Amazon: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (128GB): £1,190 (£59 off, RRP £1,249) Best iPad deals (10th gen) 10th gen iPad, MSRP $449/£499 New Refurbished Retailer Price $329 View Deal $349 View Deal $349 View Deal $349 View Deal $349 View Deal $349.99 View Deal $429 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $334 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Blue – (Wi-Fi) $339 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Yellow – (Wi-Fi) $354.99 View Deal iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Pink – (Wi-Fi) $364.99 View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal $Not Available View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices 10.2-inch iPad (2021, 9th gen) deals Apple is still selling the 9th-generation iPad with the Home button for $329 but you can often find it for under $300. Best 10.2-inch iPad deals 9th gen iPad, 64GB WiFi, MSRP $329/£369 (WAS £319) New Refurbished Retailer Price $249 View Deal $249.99 View Deal $279 View Deal $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $329.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $220 View Deal iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $239.54 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad mini deals The iPad mini is the smallest iPad Apple sells. It sits between the iPad 2022 and the iPad Air in terms of price. We’ve also got a separate article rounding up the best iPad mini deals, but here are the best we are seeing right now: Best iPad mini deals iPad mini, 64GB, MSRP: $499/£569 (WAS £479) New Refurbished Retailer Price $399.99 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499.99 View Deal $617 View Deal $649.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad mini (2021) 64GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $336.97 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB – Pink – (Wi-Fi) $366 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB – Starlight – (Wi-Fi) $386.54 View Deal iPad mini (2021) 64GB – Purple – (Wi-Fi) $391.62 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket iPad Air deals The iPad Air is the slimmest iPad Apple sells, and thanks to its M1 chip is gives the iPad mini and iPad a run for their money. We’ve also got a separate article rounding up all the best iPad Air deals but here are the best we’ve seen this month: Best iPad Air deals iPad Air, 64GB, MSRP: $599/£669 (WAS £569) New Refurbished Retailer Price $543.95 View Deal $549 View Deal $559 View Deal $599 View Deal $599.99 View Deal $599.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad Air (2014) 64GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $98 View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Air (2020) 256GB – Green – (Wi-Fi) $406.47 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $419.45 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB – Pink – (Wi-Fi) $423 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB – Blue – (Wi-Fi) $434.80 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB – Purple – (Wi-Fi) $462.59 View Deal iPad Air (2022) 64GB – Starlight – (Wi-Fi) $462.59 View Deal $Not Available View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPad Pro deals There are two kinds of iPad Pro, the 11-inch iPad Pro and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Following their update in 2022, both now feature the M2 chip, but the screen on the 12.9-inch model is far superior. We also have a dedicated roundup of the best deals on a new iPad Pro, but the best deals right now are below: Best iPad Pro 2022 deals iPad Pro 11in (2022, M2, 128GB, WiFi): MSRP $799/£899 New Refurbished Retailer Price $749 View Deal $794.86 View Deal $798.96 View Deal $799 View Deal $799.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $575.73 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2020) 128GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $584.99 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $593.99 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 128GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $613 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2022) 128GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $657.04 View Deal $Not Available View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2020) 1000GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi + GSM/CDMA + LTE) $985 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2020) 1000GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $1069.99 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices iPad Pro 12.9in (2022, M2, 128GB, WiFi): MSRP $1,099/£1,249 New Refurbished Retailer Price $1024 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 128GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $792.68 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) 128GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $817.64 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best ongoing iPad Pro (2021) deals 11-inch iPad Pro 2021, 128GB, MSRP: $799/£899 (WAS £749) New Refurbished Retailer Price $799.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $575.73 View Deal iPad Pro 11 (2021) 128GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $593.99 View Deal $Not Available View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021, 128GB, MSRP: $1,099/£1,249 (WAS £999) New Refurbished Retailer Price $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) 128GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi) $694.99 View Deal iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) 128GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi) $721 View Deal $Not Available View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy an iPad If you’re simply looking to pick up a new iPad, there are plenty of stores that sell not only the latest models but older options that aren’t available from Apple anymore—some at significant savings, too. Apple Watch buyers in the U.S. can check out the following stores: Apple Amazon Best Buy Costco Target Walmart If you’re based in the U.K., you can pick up an Apple Watch from the following retailers: Apple Amazon Argos Carphone Warehouse Currys John Lewis KRCS Very Apple Refurbished Store One of our favorite hunting grounds for a tasty iPad deal is the Apple Refurbished Store, where you’ll find iPads with huge discounts. These are items that have been returned, but in most respects you wouldn’t be able to tell. Apple replaces the battery and outer shell of every refurbished iPad, and you’ll still get all of the accessories and manuals that would come with a new model. Plus, you’ll also get the same one-year warranty as you would with a brand-new iPad. The only thing that gives the game away is the box: Apple replaces the original with a white box to prevent people from buying the discounted models and selling them as new. Apple Education Store Don’t forget students can get discounts on iPad devices as a part of Apple’s Education Discount. That concludes our guide to the best iPad deals available right now. But if you’re unsure of which model you should pick up, take a look at our in-depth iPad buying guide. iPad06:03 pmApple looks to bring ‘respiration tracking’ to Vision Pro
Apple continues working to bring advanced monitoring features to its Vision Pro spatial computer, including respiration tracking, which are… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:50 pmiOS 18 beta 1 is coming soon, will you install it? [Poll]
We’re just days away from WWDC and Apple unveiling iOS 18. With that, Apple should launch the first iOS 18 developer beta to start a summer of testing. Are you going to install the first iOS 18 beta? Or will you hold off? Let us know in the poll below what you’re planning to do! more…05:40 pmThis 25,000mAh Ugreen Power Bank is just nearly half-off right now
Macworld If you often find yourself frustrated by your iPhone’s lack of battery life, then you’ll love having this Ugreen Power Bank at your disposal. Now available for $84 at Amazon, this 25,000mAh power bank has a retail price of $150, which makes the current discount remarkable. Equipped with 145W fast charging, the Ugreen Power Bank features can deliver a rapid recharge to your devices. Even the mighty battery of a 13-inch MacBook Air can be filled fully in just 90 minutes with this power bank. The same Ugreen gadget will have your smartphone charged up in a blink. Since the Ugreeb Power Bank boasts a massive 25,000mAh battery capacity, you can completely recharge laptops up to 1.3 times and mobile devices up to 5.6 times. It’s the ideal solution for long trips, busy workdays, or any situation where you need reliable power without access to an outlet. I have this exact model, and I can say that it’s a bit heavy at 1.1 pounds, but since it holds that much power, that’s easily “forgiven.” Otherwise, it’s about the size of two smartphones on top of each other, which means it will easily fit in your bag. One of the coolest things about this power bank is that it itself can be charged super fast. So not only can it quickly charge your gadgets, but it can also recharge in about 2 hours, which is rather impressive for such a high capacity. There’s even a smart LED display on the side of the power bank where you can check out how much battery power there’s still left. There are three ports available–two USB-C and one USB-A–but only one, the “Out1” USB-C port, will deliver 100-plus watts. So go ahead and shell out $84 for the Ugreen Power Bank. If you’re not a Prime member just yet, you can always sign up for a free 30-day free trial. Get a 25,000mAh Ugreen Power Bank for $84See deal at Amazon Mobile Phone Chargers05:29 pmApple TV+ shares July schedule for MLB Friday Night Baseball
Apple has revealed the weekly Friday night MLB doubleheaders for next month along with highlighting the Apple Sports app to keep up with the latest in baseball. more…05:21 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple and Major League Baseball announce July “Friday Night Baseball” schedule05:17 pmFalling US demand means an imminent international rollout for Apple Vision Pro
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo maintains that other countries will receive the Apple Vision Pro shortly, and says it's possible because US demand is weak.Apple Vision Pro at Apple ParkIn February 2024, Kuo noted that shipping times for the Apple Vision Pro had shortened significantly since the first few days. He concluded that this was because of how demand was low.In a post on X, he said on Wednesday that he's still expecting international release just after WWDC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:15 pmApple’s AI chatbot won’t be enabled unless you want it
Macworld With just a few days until Apple unveils its newest AI-infused operating system updates, a new report from Bloomberg sheds some light on the partnership Apple has struck with OpenAI—and how Apple plans on safeguarding users. Most notably, the AI features coming to the iPhone are described as an “opt-in service,” meaning users will be prompted to turn it on during setup, much like the “Improve Siri and Dictation” screen. According to Mark Gurman, “wary customers could easily steer clear of them if they’d prefer,” but will also let Apple limit the possibility of “reputational damage from a rogue chatbot.” Gurman says Apple “determined early on that OpenAI and Google were far ahead in chatbots and on-the-fly assistance” though the company is still working on its own competitor to ChatGPT using its in-house Ajax framework. In the meantime, Gurman says Apple “may offer a number of third-party chatbots, but it’s negotiating the deals on a case-by-case basis, according to the people with knowledge of the situation,” though it “believes that OpenAI’s technology is the best available on the market.” For now, it sounds like Siri and this new chatbot will be separate offerings, though it remains to be seen how it will all work. The report claims Apple will use its own AI “to power features like voice memo transcriptions and photo editing, as well as new search capabilities in the Safari web browser and auto-replies in apps like Messages.” Based on the report, it’s likely that these features get prominence over the OpenAI-powered chatbot. Apple will unveil its new AI feature in iOS 18 and macOS 15 during its WWDC keynote on Monday at 10 a.m. iOS05:02 pmJ.P.Morgan expect AI to power ‘significant acceleration’ of Apple’s iPhone replacement cycle | Mac Daily NewsJ.P.Morgan expect AI to power ‘significant acceleration’ of Apple’s iPhone replacement cycle
J.P. Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee views Apple's "presentation at WWDC to 'tick all the boxes' to convince investors that Apple is… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmKandji debuts ‘Assignments’ feature to streamline automation, flexibility, and granularity for Apple devices at work | 9 to 5 MacKandji debuts ‘Assignments’ feature to streamline automation, flexibility, and granularity for Apple devices at work
With the introduction of Assignment Maps, Kandji continues to drive new ways to manage Apple devices at work. This new feature revolutionizes how IT teams configure and manage Apple devices at scale, offering a more streamlined and automated approach to device management. more…04:43 pmApple Music vs Spotify: Which service do Apple users prefer?
The rivalry between Apple Music and Spotify has been intense and grown over the years. So where do things stand in 2024? CIRP is out with a new report that reveals what percentage of Apple device owners subscribe to Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pandora. more…