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- Monday March 09
- 03:03 pmApple TV unveils new star-packed series based on bestselling novel
One of Apple TV’s highest-profile originals of the year, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, is coming soon—and its trailer was just released. more…02:34 pmNew CAD drawings reveal Apple’s upcoming folding iPhone
CAD drawings supposedly reveal the design of the first folding iPhone from multiple angles. It's not going to look much like rival foldables. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:31 pmApple might have new ‘Ultra’ products coming this year, per report
Apple just launched the remarkably low-cost MacBook Neo, but the latest reporting from Mark Gurman says the company also “plans to push deeper into the high end with more Ultra devices.” more…02:11 pmIntegrating pet products into the smart home with Jacob Zuppke on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, our guest host Jacob Zuppke joins to discuss integrating pet products into the smart home, as well as more of this week's news.Smart Home Insider podcastJacob Zuppke is the CEO of Whisker, the company that created the most popular automated litter box, the Litter Robot. With his background in SEO and digital marketing, he became a master of all trades to help lead the smart home brand.We talk a bit about the new Litter Robot 5 Pro, but we also talk about the larger task of integrating smart pet products into ecosystems and the smart home as a whole. Before we get into that, we first talk about the news. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmWatch: Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses Apple’s first 50 years
Apple CEO Tim Cook sits down with CBS "Sunday Morning" to reflect on the company's 50-year journey, exploring Steve Jobs' enduring vision… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:58 pmEvery iPhone now has a useful hardware feature that zero Samsung phones offer
This week, Apple is releasing the new iPhone 17e, which doubles the storage and adds the “magic of MagSafe” to the $599 iPhone 16e replacement. Apple’s decision to bring MagSafe to the last iPhone holdout means every iPhone now has a useful hardware feature that zero Samsung phones offer. more…01:53 pmApple iPad Air review roundup: Faster as expected, but iterative
Early reviews say the Apple iPad Air delivers impressive performance gains with the M4 chip, but that doesn't mean existing users should rush to upgrade.M4 iPad AirReviews of Apple's M4 iPad Air began appearing Monday after the company lifted its review embargo. Major publications quickly published hands-on testing of the new tablet.Coverage focuses largely on the addition of Apple's M4 chip and updated wireless hardware. Apple kept the same overall design and Liquid Retina display found on the previous generation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:50 pmApple floods TikTok with ‘brain rot’ videos
Macworld Apple has posted a flurry of TikTok videos following the launch of the MacBook Neo last week, and they’re pretty bizarre. In fact, anyone older than Gen Alpha may find them entirely incomprehensible. Apple has been on TikTok since April 2020, but you wouldn’t know it to look at the company’s account. It has a policy, here and on other social media networks, of deleting all of its posts from time to time in order to clear the decks for a major launch, and there are currently just 12 videos on there, all posted since the middle of last week. Of the 12 videos, the first three are relatively normal, announcing the launch of the MacBook Neo, showing it being unboxed, and summarising its specs and features. But then things get strange. The next three videos focus on citrus, the most eye-catching of the Neo’s color finishes. And the videos celebrate this with what those under the age of 16 would call brain-rot memes: “I love limes;” images of bubbles on citrus fruit, with strange accompanying noises; and a lime FaceTiming a lemon. It’s enough to make a middle-aged journalist feel very confused and very old, and that’s probably the idea. Apple is making it clear that the MacBook Neo is targeted squarely at young customers and the education market in particular. As we’ve written elsewhere, if you’re questioning the tech specs of the device, it’s not for you. Compared to the citrus videos, the rest seem almost normal. But in isolation, they’re still objectively odd. The next three are about the blush pink color option, so we get (obviously) Apple’s iconic face logo blushing and getting cute anime eyes; sped-up footage of a pink sunrise accompanied by the Apple startup sound; and POV of someone putting on pink blusher. There’s a brief interlude for grainy footage seemingly from the launch of the original Macintosh, with a binary caption that translates into the word “mother.” Then to finish, we turn to the indigo color finish, which means images of hands stained dark blue, and some sloshing dark blue liquid; and someone wearing dark blue jeans and incredibly noisy shoes revealing they have a MacBook in their back pocket. The comments on the videos are mixed. I saw several asking if Apple’s account had been hacked, or even if everything was okay. But it seems like exactly the sort of reaction the company would have wanted. It’s drawing attention firstly to the MacBook Neo’s existence, but secondly to how different the device is from what’s come before.01:47 pmiPhone 17e review roundup: Cheap, cheerful, and fixes the iPhone 16e's mistakes
The first wave of iPhone 17e reviews call it an improved budget smartphone, thanks to better performance and MagSafe.iPhone 17eOne week after the launch of the iPhone 17e, the first reviews of the budget iPhone have started to surface. As usual, it's a positive set for Apple's hardware.The update to the iPhone 16e, the reviewers all pick up on the new model being better than the previous one, packing more processing power and gaining MagSafe charging. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:32 pmM4 iPad Air reviews: Apple’s powerful, best-value model gets even better
Apple’s new M4 iPad Air arrives in users’ hands this Wednesday, and today the first reviews of the upgraded iPad have arrived. Here’s an overview of what reviewers are saying. more…01:31 pmiPhone 17e reviews praise improved budget pick that makes iPhone 17 look even better
Apple’s new iPhone 17e hits stores on Wednesday, and reviews for the latest $599 model have arrived. Reviewers are praising the new color option, doubled storage capacity, and inclusion of MagSafe. However, what the iPhone 17e lacks is also making the standard iPhone 17 look even better for those who can afford it. more…01:30 pmWhen a PDF refuses to cooperate, this is the tool to open
PDF Agile Premium is an all-in-one PDF editor that lets you edit, convert, annotate, and secure PDFs—and a lifetime license is just $39.99 right now. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:24 pmIf Alexa+ is this bad, maybe we shouldn’t be too impatient for new Siri
Attitudes to the hugely delayed launch of the new Siri seemed to be split between frustration and resignation. Apple promoted the more intelligent voice assistant in a deleted video ad for the iPhone 16, but it appears it may officially launch alongside the iPhone 18. Amazon’s Alexa+ service initially looked to be well ahead of Apple, but it too was delayed – and also appears to be failing to deliver on its promises … more…01:15 pmBest Apple product ever? Most underrated CEO? We interview author David Pogue.
We interview bestselling author David Pogue about his new book: 'Apple: The First 50 Years.' (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:10 pmApple’s forthcoming ‘MacBook Ultra’ to feature a multi-touch OLED display
Apple’s upcoming high-end MacBook update is poised to introduce a major leap forward with a touch-enabled OLED display, marking… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmThe Silicon Battlefield: Autonomous Weapons and the Next Era of Warfare
Autonomous drones, AI-driven weapons systems, and swarm tactics are changing how wars are fought, forcing militaries to rethink strategies and defenses designed for an earlier era. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.01:00 pmApple: The First 50 Years is the best all-in-one history of Apple [Review] ★★★★★
Apple: The First 50 Years by David Pogue is a comprehensive retelling of the most influential tech company in history. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmApple's TikTok ads for the MacBook Neo are the right kind of weird
Apple's TikTok ad campaign has gone down the absurdist route to promote the MacBook Neo. It's weird, but it works.Stills from three Apple TikTok videos promoting the MacBook Neo - Image Credit: AppleIn the attention economy that is modern social media, brands have to be bold with their posts while also marketing their wares. In the case of Apple's latest activity on TikTok, it's a very rare demonstration of a company "getting it."Apple's introduction of the MacBook Neo is intended to attract a new audience to its hardware line. With a relatively low price point, it's going after consumers that are more sensitive to budgeting than ever before, where they congregate online. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:48 pmUPerfect UColor O2 16-inch 3K OLED portable monitor review: Gamer specs on lightweight screen | MacworldUPerfect UColor O2 16-inch 3K OLED portable monitor review: Gamer specs on lightweight screen
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 3K (2880 x 1800 at 120Hz) OLED display Lightweight Integrated folding travel cover and stand 16:10 screen ratio Cons No pass-through charging Our Verdict If superior color accuracy and clear visual effects are your requirement, this 16-inch 3K OLED offers you a lot of top spec for such a portable display. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$629.99 (Currently $379.99) Best Prices Today: UPerfect UColor O2 Monitor 16-Inch Portable 3K OLED Display Retailer Price UPerfect $379.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The UPerfect UColor O2 is a second extended screen you can use alongside your MacBook’s own built-in display to more than double the screen space for viewing open windows at the same time—for instance, for supporting documents or apps while you’re on a video call or giving a presentation. Or you can watch a movie in more visual comfort than even a 16-inch laptop offers. Of course, you can go big—very big—with a 40-inch widescreen monitor such as the Alogic Edge, but a display that you can carry with you and hide away when it’s not required is far more flexible. This UPerfect’s UColor O2 16-inch portable monitor is straightforward to set up and offers a higher screen resolution (3K) than most portable monitors we have tested. It works with MacBook, iPad, and iPhone—or PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, or DVD player if you prefer. Practicalities: Portability plus protective cover/stand Weighing just 1.59lb (720g), the super-thin UColor O2 will be barely noticeable alongside your laptop in your backpack or briefcase—although you’ll need to remember to pack a USB-C cable (one is included in the box), and maybe a charger if using the screen for an extended period. It measures 14 x 9.5 x 0.26 inches (35.4 x 24.2 x 0.65cm), with the cover/stand adding little more to such a small package. The detachable Smart Cover both protects the screen in transit or during storage and doubles up as a foldable stand that is easy to setup—much like an iPad protective cover. If you’re aiming to save valuable desk space, it features a VESA-compliant bracket (75 x 75mm), allowing the monitor to be mounted on a wall, stand or desk arm, and then adjusted to your needs. Simon Jary We set up the 16-inch monitor on a stand so that it could hover above our 14-inch MacBook Pro’s own screen. UPerfect also offers a 14-inch UColor O2 version. Simple setup: How easy is the UPerfect UColor O2 to set up? The UColor O2 can connect to your device via USB-C—compatible with the MacBook’s Thunderbolt—or mini-HDMI if you prefer. Two USB-C cables—one for video signal and the other for power—are included as is a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable. Setup is simple, and you can set resolution and refresh rate as well as arrange the second monitor in the Mac’s System Settings > Displays. Simon Jary How good is the OLED display for work, gaming and video? The UPerfect UColor O2 is a 16-inch OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) panel with a 16:10 ratio. It supports a 3K resolution (2880 x 1800) at an impressive 120Hz refresh rate that eliminates stuttering and smearing and will excite gamers and video viewers. The 212ppi pixel density is appreciated. OLED is generally considered better than LCD/IPS for picture quality—because each pixel emits its own light and can turn off completely, OLED delivers truer deep blacks and more vibrant, accurate colors. Response time (1ms) is quicker, which reduces ghosting in motion. And viewing angles are better, with colors remaining accurate from nearly any angle—on LCD panels they may fade or change tint. If you leave images onscreen for prolonged periods, IPS screens might be a better choice as they don’t suffer from the image retention that can affect OLEDs with static content. IPS panels often achieve higher peak brightness, but the UColor O2 boasts 500-nit brightness that eclipses many of the portable displays we have tested. In comparison, the Plugable 15.6-inch USB-C Portable HD Display features 300 nits luminance, and the popular ViewSonic VA1655 maxes at 250 nits. The 16:10 screen ratio provides a wider vertical field of view than standard 16:9 displays, allowing you to display more content at the same time. 16:10 provides around 10% more vertical screen space, so reducing scrolling in documents and web pages. 16:9 is the industry standard for TV/movies and games, so 16:10 might be a negative for gamers despite this monitor’s other pro-games specs. A VESA mount makes it easy to add to a flexible stand.Simon Jary How is it powered, and does it support pass-through charging? OLED screens require higher power than lesser screen types, so the monitor may need to be connected to a power source. The display itself can draw power from the connected laptop, or you can connect a charger or power bank to one of the display’s USB-C ports. A 30W USB-C wall charger is included in the box but can use any Mac laptop charger if you desire. Some displays allow pass-through charging, so you don’t need a separate power cable to the MacBook, but this isn’t a feature on the UColor O2 Display. The Plugable 15.6-inch portable can pass-through up to 85W of power to the laptop. There’s also no built-in battery that would enable you to use the screen longer on the go, but this would have added considerable weight to the monitor, making it less portable. Simon Jary Is the UColor O2 worth the price? The UPerfect UColor O2 16:10 3K/120Hz Display is priced at $629.99/£473.52, but there seems to be a permanent discount—which stood at $379.99/£285.61 at the time of this review. You can buy cheaper portable monitors—such as the $239 Plugable USBC-PDMON, but you’ll sacrifice specs such as screen 3K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 500-nit brightness. Check out our other reviews of the best portable monitors for Mac for more options. If you prefer a much larger, less portable display—see our roundup of the best monitors for Mac. Should you buy the UPerfect UColor O2 16:10 3K Monitor? If you are after a second screen for basic productivity tasks, a cheaper but lower-resolution IPS screen such as the Plugable Portable might make more sense. If superior color accuracy and clear visual effects are your requirement, this 16-inch 3K OLED offers you a lot of top spec for such a portable display.12:38 pmThese clever new manufacturing processes are good for both Apple and the environment
Apple hardware design lead Molly Anderson said that the company started from scratch when it came to the process for manufacturing the new MacBook Neo, resulting in far more efficient use of materials. The company is also reportedly looking to adopt an extremely challenging manufacturing technique for the aluminum chassis of future iPhones and Apple Watch models … more…