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- Wednesday October 22
- 03:50 pmGM removing CarPlay from more cars, bizarrely citing Steve Jobs as inspiration
In March 2023, GM announced it was ditching CarPlay in all of its future EVs. Two and a half years later, the company is still breathlessly trying to convince people it made the right decision. In a new interview on Nilay Patel’s Decoder podcast, GM CEO Mary Barra and Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson once again really, really want you to know you shouldn’t miss CarPlay. In fact, it’s so confident in its decision that it’s removing CarPlay from more cars. more…03:45 pmDeals: 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $364 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $50 off, titanium Series 10 $197 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $364 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $50 off, titanium Series 10 $197 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with MacBook Pro. Amazon is now undercutting everyone on the new M5 MacBook Pro, but it is the M4 model deals that are the real highlights right now – you can land the most affordable model at $300 off and Amazon just knocked a giant $364 off the 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB of RAM. We also spotted the least expensive 11-inch M4 iPad Pro cell model at one of its best prices ever, alongside up to $50 off Apple Watch Series 11 and as much as $197 off titanium Apple Watch Series 10 models. Those offers join deep deals on leather iPad cases and Apple Watch bands, iPhone 17 cases, and more. Scope it all out down below. more…03:41 pmNew trailer just adds more mystery to Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus'
A new trailer for Vince Gilligan's "Pluribus" gives a first look at Rhea Seehorn's darkly comic turn on Apple TV, giving a glimpse into a world where happiness might be the real threat."Pluribus" arrives on Apple TV soonApple has released a new trailer for Pluribus, the new drama from Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and co-creator of Better Call Saul. The series will premiere globally on November 7, 2025, with its first two episodes, followed by weekly releases through December 26.The nine-episode Apple Original reunites Gilligan with Rhea Seehorn, who earned two Emmy nominations for her role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul. The project marks Gilligan's first new series since closing the book on his crime universe, and it promises something even stranger. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:32 pmM5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Vision Pro now available in Apple Stores
Today’s the official release day for Apple’s trio of new M5-equipped products: the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. Here are the details. more…03:31 pmSoundSource 5.8.9
Brings a smattering of updates to the audio control utility. ($45 new, free update, 38.7 MB, macOS 14.5+)03:26 pmFantastical 4.1.3
Calendar app improves sync reliability with iCloud accounts. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 76.3 MB, macOS 12+)03:25 pmApple TV debuts trailer for Vince Gilligan’s highly anticipated drama ‘Pluribus’
Today, Apple TV released the trailer for “Pluribus,” the highly anticipated drama hailing from writer and director Vince Gilligan… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:25 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:New iPad Pro, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and Apple Vision Pro now available03:24 pmToday in Apple history: The App Store hits 200 million downloads
On October 22, 2008, Apple revealed that a customer downloaded the 200 millionth app from the App Store that very day. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:17 pmHow Apple’s M5 chip evolution compares to prior M-series gains
Apple’s new M5 chip is officially here, with the M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro arriving in stores today. To mark the occasion, a couple of sites have published charts that show the progress of the M-series line over time. more…03:11 pmApple talks M5 iPad Pro, hardware upgrades, and who it’s for in video interview
iPad Pro expert and all-around good guy Stephen Robles has an awesome interview with a couple of Apple folks that’s all about the new M5 model. more…02:51 pmiPhone 17 demand continues to beat analyst expectations
Investment firm Morgan Stanley says that the initial very strong demand for the iPhone 17 family is continuing, and just based on that, Apple should slightly exceed Wall Street expectations for the quarter.The new iPhone 17Wedbush is more positive in its expectations for Apple's forthcoming Q4 earnings call, but now Morgan Stanley broadly agrees that Apple will beat predictions. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, Morgan Stanley's analysts note that initial iPhone 17 demand has already raised Apple's stocks, but says it believes this will continue through to the end of 2025.The analysts downplay just how much Apple may beat Wall Street expectations though. They advise that there will be small positive growth for iPhones going into the remainder of the year, plus they predict Services will rise too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:41 pmApple TV’s next big sci-fi show, Pluribus, revealed in new trailer
Pluribus is Apple TV’s next big sci-fi series, and easily the streamer’s most anticipated remaining premiere of the fall. Today’s full-length trailer provides the best glimpse yet at what to expect from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan’s new series. more…02:34 pmRelax – Apple tweaking production numbers on new iPhone models is normal
Headlines screaming that iPhone Air order cuts mean the death of the model and is a failure ignore that Apple has absolute mastery of its supply chain, and guessing in advance what will be popular at launch time is an imprecise art.iPhone AirFollowing the launch of new iPhone models, analysts and industry observers drop their guesses on how the iPhone is doing. This reporting, which usually stems from sources purportedly within the Apple supply chain, includes comparisons against earlier models, to see if the new crop is doing better or worse than the last one.That inevitably leads to comparisons between models, with some seen as more popular than others on the roster. So far, the initial 2025 reports have proclaimed the iPhone Air is the lame duck, while the iPhone 17 Pro models are faring far better. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:18 pmAfter the iPhone Fold, expect bezel-free & flip models in 2027 and 2028
The expected release of the iPhone Fold in 2026 is rumored to kick off three years of fresh iPhone designs, with bezel-free and flip iPhones following.The iPhone Flip could arrive by 2028The rumor mill firmly believes that the iPhone Fold will be coming out in 2026, but it has more plans in store. If one leaker is correct, Apple will continue to offer new forms of iPhone for a few more years.According to an OLED display market report seen by leaker "Yeux1122" and discussed on Naver, Apple's preparing to bring out multiple iPhone designs between 2026 and 2028. This is described as Apple bringing out a "new form factor iPhone" each year. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:13 pmMeta kicking ChatGPT out of WhatsApp for 50M users
Meta is effectively shutting down ChatGPT integration for 50 million WhatsApp users, according to OpenAI. more…02:00 pmThis brilliant Bluetooth travel keyboard/stand works with any iPad [Review] ★★★★☆
The Satechi OntheGo Bluetooth Keyboard with Stand works with all the current iPad models and probably every future one. We go hands-on. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:58 pmSamsung’s Vision Pro killer is half the price and half a pound lighter
Macworld Apple last week unveiled the second generation of its Vision Pro headset, with a new head strap, faster chip, and slightly upgraded displays. It still costs $3,499 and is unlikely to move the needle much on sales. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t caught the attention of the rest of the tech world. Vision Pro might not be a hit with consumers, but its cutting-edge design and specs have set the benchmark for high-end AR/VR headsets. Just this week, in fact, Samsung announced its own Vision Pro competitor, the Galaxy XR, and it’s clearly inspired by Apple’s headset, with “an ergonomic design and soft touch fabric,” 4K micro-OLED display, spatial photos, virtual workstations, and magnetic prescription inserts. Here’s a look at how the key specs compare: Apple Vision ProSamsung Galaxy XRDisplay23 million pixelsMicro‑OLEDSupported refresh rates: 90Hz, 96Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz92% DCI‑P327 million pixels Micro-OLEDSupported refresh rates: 60Hz, 72Hz, 90Hz95% DCI‑P3ChipM5Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 PlatformCameraStereoscopic 3D main camera system6.5MP (stereo)18 mm, ƒ/2.0 aperture6.5MP18 mm, ƒ/2.0 apertureSensorsTwo high‑resolution main camerasSix world‑facing tracking camerasFour eye‑tracking camerasTrueDepth cameraLiDAR scannerFour inertial measurement units (IMUs)Flicker sensorAmbient light sensorTwo high-resolution main camerasSix world-facing tracking camerasFour eye-tracking camerasFive IMUsDepth sensor Flicker sensorBatteryUp to 2.5 hours of general useUp to 2 hours of general useWeight28.2 ounces (800 grams)19.2 ounces (550 grams)Prescription insertsYes ($99/149)Yes (Starting at $99) While Samsung’s headset is significantly lighter than Vision Pro, where the Galaxy XR crushes Vision Pro is the price. Samsung’s new headset is priced at $1,800, about half of Vision Pro’s $3,499 price tag. Samsung’s headset is still very expensive, but it’s hard not to see it as a cheap(er) imitation of Vision Pro. It looks like Vision Pro, acts like Vision Pro, and does many of the same things as Vision Pro. Samsung even calls its AI platform Spatial Intelligence. Samsung’s XR headset is available for preorder now for delivery on October 29. Apple’s Vision Pro with the M5 chip will begin shipping today.01:51 pmNew DMA complaint ludicrously claims Apple's App Store limits block freedom of expression | AppleInsiderNew DMA complaint ludicrously claims Apple's App Store limits block freedom of expression
Two human rights organizations want the European Union to force Apple to remove all barriers to making third-party app stores — but it's an unnecessary demand that ignores that the iPhone remains the greatest freedom of speech and expression hardware ever made.An EU flag with the App Store logoUsers in the European Union are now able to buy iPhone apps from third-party alternatives to the App Store. Apple has consistently objected to opening up the iPhone, and tries to limit privacy issues — but now two groups are complaining that it is overstepping the mark.The two are Article 19 — a UK-based human rights organization which works worldwide — and Berlin-based Gesellschaft fr Freiheitsrechte (GFF), which translates as Society for Freedom Rights. Their joint argument is that Apple's conditions for developing a third-party app store are intentionally designed to prevent companies doing it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:19 pmApple co-founder Steve Wozniak supports an interim ban on AI superintelligence
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is one of more than a thousand public figures to call for an interim ban on the development of AI superintelligence. Other signatories include Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and other tech luminaries … more…