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- Sunday February 08
- 07:09 amWomen’s and Men’s Golf Added to Apple Sports
Support for women’s and men’s golf and improvements in coverage of tennis and soccer games has been added to the Apple Sports app. Update 3.7 brings support for LPGA and PGA tournaments with leaderboards in real-time, updates in real-time and scorecards for the golfer for every round. The app has support for F1, NASCAR, Premier […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:08 amApple Adding Civilization VII and Other Games To Apple Arcade
Apple will be adding Civilization VII on Apple Arcade for the iPad, Mac and iPhone. Civilization VII is a strategy game by Sid Meier, the arcade version features the base game experience of Civilization VII with intuitive touch controls, controller, and mouse support where the player assumes the role of one of the several legendary […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:06 amAirPods 4 ANC Is $59 Off
The AirPods 4 offers world-class, unparalleled sound. It’s been redesigned for comfort featuring a shorter stem, refined contour and better stability along with quick-press controls for your calls and music. Powered by the H2 chip, Transparency mode and ANC seamlessly blend with each other. ANC eliminates outside noise to immerse yourself and focus on your […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:05 amApple Using 2NM Process For Their M6 and A20 Chip
For their upcoming M6 and A20 chips, Apple is anticipated to be using the N2 base 2-nanometer process by TSMC for manufacturing. The company is planning to introduce the A20 chip in the new iPhone 18 models, while the M6 will come with the revamped MacBook Pro models that will be equipped with an OLED […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:03 amiPhone 18 Models Will Not Have a Big Redesign
A report made by leaker Fixed Focus Digital claims that the iPhone 18 models will not be having a big change in its design. Given the iPhone 17 models have achieved successful and high sales, the models for the iPhone 18 would most likely not come with any significant changes in appearance. The company may […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:02 amLaunch of MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max Models is Approaching
One of Apple’s Premium Resellers has shared details on stock of the current models of the MacBook Pro decreasing as the release for the new M5 Pro and M5 Max models is very near. The company usually works to supply retail stores ahead of releases of new models to prevent resellers from being left with […] The post appeared first on iLounge.07:00 amGet the iPad Mini 7 256GB Wi-Fi at $99 Off
The iPad Mini 7 is on sale at $99 off. The device is powered by the A17 Pro chip and has Wi-Fi 6E for strong and fast performances, downloads and streaming, along with stunning graphics. It also features 256GB of storage, giving you plenty of room for your games, photos, documents, movies, and work or […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:58 amMozilla Now Allows Turning AI Features Off
Firefox will be adding a feature that allows users to turn off enhancements for AI. Individuals who prefer browsing without utilizing the technology can turn off multiple AI features that Mozilla has integrated during the past couple of months. You can disable it per feature by selecting what features you want to turn off or […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:57 amBarcelona Passeig de Gràcia Apple Store Temporarily Closing
Apple’s store in Barcelona, the Passeig de Gràcia, will be closing temporarily for improvements that were not unspecified on February 14, Saturday. The company has not given a timeline for renovations and when the Apple store will be reopening, so it is best to wait for an official Apple announcement regarding this. The Apple Passeig […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:56 amApple’s Plans to Enter the Smart Glasses Market is Changing the Industry
Apple’s speculated plan to get into the smart glasses market later this year has caused shifts in the supply chain for global AR optics. The demand for smart glasses such as Meta’s is increasing gradually, and the market anticipates that Apple will produce a product equal to the likes of Meta which will serve as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.01:43 amM5 MacBook Air will just be a spec bump, but there’s one upgrade I really want to see
In many of its most recent hardware launches, including iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Pro, Apple has prioritized one thing heavily: thermals. With how powerful Apple Silicon can be, having sufficient passive cooling is important on fanless devices. There’s one key product line that’s so far missed out on this treatment: the MacBook Air. more…Saturday February 0711:44 pmiPhone 18 Pro: These rumored camera upgrades could launch later this year
While iPhone Fold is certainly the more interesting iPhone launching this fall, the iPhone 18 Pro will always be important for one reason: cameras. iPhone Fold won’t be able to pack a flagship camera experience, so if that’s something you’re after, you’ll have to settle for the “boring” iPhone 18 Pro. Despite looking similar on the outside though, there’ll be a number of interesting camera upgrades to look forward to. more…10:28 pmThese are the best new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals in February
If you’re looking to kick off the new year with a new MacBook, now’s a fantastic time to buy. In recent years, Macs have become more and more affordable – largely in part because of Apple’s transition to Apple Silicon. These MacBooks are also more capable than ever. Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe update also dropped support for practically all Intel Macs (with some small exceptions). If you’d like to stay on the latest and greatest Apple software, nows a fitting time to upgrade. Keep up with all of the latest MacBook deals on 9to5Toys. more…09:52 pmVariable aperture camera will give iPhone 18 Pro users more photo options
The iPhone 18 Pro's camera system will be more flexible for photographers, with claims of a variable aperture main camera and a larger-aperture telephoto camera undergoing testing and expected to arrive later in 2026.iPhone 17 Pro has a new wider camera plateau, which could feasibly contain a variable aperture mechanism.The camera is one of the key marketable elements of the iPhone, and the rumor mill frequently tries to guess about the next changes to arrive. If current rumors are to be believed, that should include variable apertures.According to Weibo leaker "Digital Chat Station," Apple is currently testing a version of the iPhone with a variable aperture fitted. This is a feature that could be introduced as part of the iPhone 18 Pro range in September. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘WatchFit’ lets you make custom workouts for your Apple Watch
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re an avid Apple Watch user, you might find yourself wanting more workout choices than what the Workout app can offer you. WatchFit bridges that gap, allowing you to build custom, structured workouts to your choosing. more…05:34 pmApple Plans to Allow Outside Voice-Controlled AI Chatbots in CarPlay
Apple "is preparing to allow voice-controlled AI apps from other companies in CarPlay," reports Bloomberg, citing "people familiar with the matter." Bloomberg calls it "a move that will let users query AI chatbots through its vehicle interface for the first time." The company is working to support the apps in CarPlay within the coming months, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plan hasn't been announced. The change marks a strategic shift for Apple, which until now has only allowed its own Siri assistant as a voice-control option within its popular vehicle infotainment software. With the move, AI providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic PBC and Alphabet Inc.'s Google will be able to release CarPlay versions of their apps that include a voice-control mode... The company also has launched a higher-end version of the platform, CarPlay Ultra, that lets drivers control functions like seat adjustments and climate settings directly through Apple's software. But that system is rolling out slowly and must be customized for each automaker. That means it's likely to be a niche offering. The article notes that Tesla is now working to support Apple's CarPlay. Read more of this story at Slashdot.05:15 pmBrowser interoperability drive made Safari work more like the others
Safari now works a lot like other major browsers when it comes to displaying web content on an iPhone or Mac, after a year-long joint effort to make the online experience similar across the industry.Safari is Apple's web browser found in iOS, iPadOS, and macOSAs people who grew up with Internet Explorer and Netscape can attest, there can be a lot of difference between what one browser displays and what another shows. Thanks to an effort between multiple browser makers, including Apple, the web navigation tools now work a lot more predictably.As explained in a Friday WebKit blog post, Interop 2025 was the fourth year when browser developers worked to improve the interoperability of browsers. The group, made up of Apple, Bocoup, Google, Igalia, Microsoft, and Mozilla, determined areas where interoperability matters for web developers, and then focused work on those features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:22 pmApple will introduce these key Messages app upgrades very soon, here’s what they are
Last year, Apple confirmed that it’d be supporting end-to-end encryption with RCS in a future software update. At the time, iOS 18 was still the latest version of iOS – thus implying that the upgrade would come as part of the next round of software – iOS 26. So far, end-to-end encryption is yet to ship. That’s not the only thing though. The upgrade to end-to-end encryption would’ve also necessitated other major upgrades to the RCS protocol, and as of iOS 26.3 RC, it’s all still missing. more…02:55 pmKeychron K8 mechanical keyboard is hot-swappable, customizable and on sale for $80
The Keychron K8 is a customizable, no-nonsense mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable switches, wireless flexibility and a premium build. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:15 pmToday in Apple history: Steve Wozniak survives a plane crash
On February 7, 1981, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was involved in a serious plane crash, resulting in his first lengthy leave of absence. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)