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- 11:25 pmCrimes Against Decency Need as Much Cover-Up as Crimes Against the Law
There is no point getting any more outraged or disgusted at Meta for firing the Kenyan contractors who exposed the privacy fiasco of AI Glasses than you already were in the first place. They had to fire them.08:27 pmSunday Reboot: Motorsport, money, and 'Ted Lasso'
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Apple drives on with F1 in Miami, Q2 was a financial spectacular, and 'Ted Lasso' season 4 can't arrive fast enough.Formula 1, Apple's financials, and Apple TVSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, there were rumors the Apple Vision Pro hardware team was breaking up, Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant showed just why it was still in beta, the Towson Apple Store employee union complained about the store closure, and Apple has to face the Circuit Court and the Supreme Court at the same time over its ongoing saga with Epic Games. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:42 pm15-inch M5 MacBook Air is $149 Off
The M5 MacBook Air has been given the M5 chip for stronger AI capabilities, as well as fast and fluid performance, all built into a portable device that you can bring with you anywhere. The GPU features Neural Accelerators for powerful AI performance and has Apple Intelligence, the personal AI system that helps keep things […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:40 pmiPad 12 with Apple Intelligence Release To Be Pushed For Months
The iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence looks to be a few months away. During the earnings call, Kevan Parekh, Apple CFO, stated that the revenue for the iPad during March and June will look at hard comparisons because of the release of the iPad 11 powered by the A16 chip back in March last year. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:39 pmApple Dealing With Lawsuits Regarding Stalking With AirTag
Apple is dealing with over 30 lawsuits from individuals who accuse Apple of being stalked due to their AirTags. These filings come after a lawsuit back in 2022, because the AirTag was not able to get class certification. Each filing alleges that Apple released the AirTag while being aware that the devices could be brought […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:38 pmCompetition Abandoning Ultra-Thin Smartphone Plans Due to Poor Sales for iPhone Air
The iPhone Air 2 might be the only next-generation smartphone that is ultra-thin to be discontinued by a big brand, after the underwhelming sales of the original model. This has resulted in competition to scrap plans to create these kinds of products. Apple has barely passed unit activations of 700,000 for the iPhone Air, even […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:36 pmApple Ahead in Satellite Smartphone Market
Apple is at the top as the manufacturer of satellite-capable phones worldwide. It is projected that the devices will reach about 46% of all shipments for smartphones by 2030. Apple has started the trend for satellite smartphones with their partnership with Globalstar to provide satellite Emergency SOS for the iPhone 14. Qualcomm is ahead of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:35 pmRefreshed AirPods to be Above the AirPods Pro Line
Apple is rumored to be releasing a new version of the AirPods Pro with cameras. The AirPods are reportedly going to be priced more than the AirPods Pro 3, which is currently sold at $249. It will likely have the branding ‘AirPods Ultra’. The AirPods Ultra is not going to have the usual video and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:34 pmPorsche 963 to Have Special Livery To Commemorate 50th Apple Anniversary
A collaboration between Apple and Porsche was announced today, where two Porsche 963 will have a livery that is Apple-inspired for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in round 4. The event will happen on Sunday, May 3. The livery was made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apple and the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:33 pmThe 11-inch M4 iPad Air is $43 Off
The iPad Air features an 11-inch Liquid Retina Display made with advanced technology such as True Tone, ultralow reflectivity, and P3 wide color, making everything look vibrant and stunning. The Apple N1 provides you with Wi-Fi 7, allowing for fast wireless connection to work from virtually anywhere and transfer documents, large files, videos, and photos […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:31 pmCamera App getting new Features with Revamped Siri in iOS 27
In the upcoming iOS 27, Apple is looking to integrate Siri and Apple Intelligence into more of its apps, like the Camera app. It is reported that the Camera app will have a mode dedicated to Siri available with video, portrait, panorama, and photo modes. Siri mode will integrate Visual Intelligence, allowing for more accessibility. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:30 pmiPad Ultra Plans Potentially Scrapped
Apple is rumored to have discarded its plans for an iPad Ultra after a couple of years of underwhelming sales for the iPad Pro. Struggles in sales of the iPad Pro are well documented, with shipments for the M4 iPad Pro being cut by a significant amount after a demand that was weaker than Apple […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:29 pmSmart Glasses from Apple To Integrate Hand Gesture Recognition
Apple is in the works for a pair of AI smart glasses to compete against the Meta Ray-Bans. The camera is going to have 2 modules, including a high-resolution camera for video and photo capture, while the second camera will have a lower resolution but will be capable of reading hand gestures. Hand-gesture-based inputs will […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:30 pmToday in Apple history: Mac’s first 100 days prove a roaring success
On May 3, 1984, Apple marked the all-important first 100 days after the Mac launch. Early signs indicated the Macintosh would become a hit. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:10 pmTravel for less: This AI app sets you up with cheap flights, hotels and rental cars for life | Cult of MacTravel for less: This AI app sets you up with cheap flights, hotels and rental cars for life
Travel in style for less with this AI travel app. Get a lifetime subscription to OneAir Elite and save on airfare, hotels and rental cars. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:50 pmApple Watch Ultra's Modular face is being simplified for watchOS 27
The Apple Watch updates in watchOS 27 includes new watch faces, with Apple testing a new simpler version of the Modular Ultra for the standard model.Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Modular Ultra watch faceIn the run-up to WWDC in June, the rumor mill will surface leaks and speculation about Apple's software changes. One of the more frequent updates to expect is for the Apple Watch, in the form of new faces.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple's update to watchOS 27 will include some watch face changes as usual. Apple is said to be testing multiple new faces for inclusion, but Gurman only discusses one stand-out version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 pmWhy Apple cannot unlock your deceased relative’s iPhone
Learn why Apple absolutely cannot unlock an iPhone after its user dies, and how you can prevent access problems for your loved ones. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:42 pmWhy you need a digital spring cleaning (and how Incogni makes it effortless)
As winter finally thaws and the weather warms up, we’re all tackling our annual spring cleaning routines. We declutter our closets and deep-clean our homes, yet we often overlook our digital lives. Personal information like your home address, phone number, date of birth, and financial history are all scattered across the internet. It’s actively being collected and sold by invisible data brokers. Spring is the time to take out the digital trash and reclaim your privacy with Incogni, and 9to5Mac readers can save 55% right now. more…11:08 amCrime blotter: How the mastermind of U.K. iPhone thefts was caught
The iCloud account of an accused murderer contained sex abuse images, a deputy is arrested for AirTag stalking, and a man gets 17 months for iPad thefts, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Apple Store Town Center This is the latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amVoibe turns your Mac into a private, offline dictation machine for $50
Macworld TL;DR: Voibe lets you dictate text on your Mac faster than typing, for a one-time $49.99 fee. Typing is something we’ve seemingly always done. However, when you’re trying to keep up with your own thoughts, it can start to feel like a bottleneck. Voibe intends to change it all. Instead of typing everything out, you just hold a key, speak naturally, and your words appear on screen almost instantly. Right now, you can get lifetime access for $49.99 (regularly $199), which makes it an easy upgrade for anyone who writes a lot on a Mac. The standout feature is how it handles privacy. Unlike most dictation tools, Voibe runs entirely on your device. Your voice never gets sent to the cloud, which means faster results and no concerns about where your data is going. It also works across basically everything. Emails, documents, notes, messaging apps—if there’s a cursor, Voibe works. That makes it less of a “tool you open” and more something that improves your entire workflow. And because it’s optimized for Apple Silicon, it feels fast. No lag, no waiting, no breaking your train of thought. Whether you’re drafting emails, writing content, or just trying to get ideas out quickly, this is one of those upgrades that feels small—but saves time every single day. Get lifetime Voibe access for a one-time $49.99 (regularly $199). Voibe Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.