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- 08:43 pmTim Cook may have met with Trump during WWDC to discuss second term priorities
Apple CEO Tim Cook may have left WWDC extremely early on Thursday morning to meet with presidential candidate Donald Trump, in what has been described as a meandering discussion.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018The meeting with Trump was reportedly attended by 80 CEOs. However, what has been more news-making is how ex-president and now presidential candidate Trump attempted to make his case to US big business.The meeting reportedly repeated Trump's promises of how his intention is to cut taxes for businesses, and pare back business regulations if he is re-elected. No details of how the proposals would be fulfilled were provided. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:09 pmApple TV+ reveals sneak peeks for second seasons of ‘Severance’ and ‘Silo’
From director and executive producer Ben Stiller and creator Dan Erickson comes Severance. Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:06 pm9to5Mac Daily: June 14, 2024 – All the hidden iOS 18 tidbits
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing: Discover iMazing 3, the ultimate solution for managing your iPhone and Apple devices with powerful backup options, effortless media transfers, comprehensive message extraction, and Apple Vision Pro support, all in a sleek, redesigned interface. more…07:38 pmApple’s iOS 18 will finally allow users to choose their ‘Preferred Home Hub’
Apple Home users, rejoice! An update discovered in the first iOS 18 beta shows the addition of an option to choose a Preferred Home Hub… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:19 pmWhat happened to Safari Web Eraser — the controversy, and what it looked like
One of Apple's upgrades for Safari — the Web Eraser content blocker — never became available to the public, even though it was complete and fully functional. Here's what happened along the way, what it looked like, and how it worked.Web Eraser was a built-in content blocker in Safari 18In April, AppleInsider revealed exclusive information about new features within the Safari 18 web browser, which was still in development at the time. In our initial report, we discussed two major features Apple created for the latest iteration of Safari — Intelligent Search and Web Eraser.Intelligent Search is a feature that provides users with key information about the page currently on-screen, along with an AI-generated summary of its contents. While this enhancement made it into the final release under the name Highlights, it appears as though Web Eraser has been removed in its entirety. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:55 pmmacOS Sequoia brings an unexpected update to Apple’s Chess game
Apple announced macOS Sequoia, or simply macOS 15, at WWDC 2024 on Monday. The update comes with a bunch of improvements, including new features in Messages and a new way to mirror your iPhone on your Mac screen. Interestingly, the new version of macOS also brings an unexpected update to the Chess game that comes pre-installed on every Mac. more…06:54 pmThe Talk Show Live From WWDC 2024
Recorded in front of a live (and lively) audience at The California Theatre in San Jose Tuesday evening, special guests John Giannandrea, Craig Federighi, and Greg Joswiak join me to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2024. Presented both in standard 4K video and 3D video with spatial audio.06:54 pmApple reportedly set to face EU charges under Digital Markets Act regulations
Apple and Meta Platforms will likely face charges for failing to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act before the summer… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:40 pmiOS 18 isn't any more of a cheater's operating system than Android has been
Social media "influencers" are inventing scenarios and features for iOS 18 that they're screaming makes it the prime operating systems for cheaters. This is more ignorant than normal.TikTokers have turned on Apple over iOS 18's app-hiding feature. Following the introduction of Apple's operating system updates at the keynotes, people started to offer their opinions on Apple's feature changes. Many are balanced opinions from tech YouTubers, specialist publications like AppleInsider, our friends at other Apple-centric publications, analysts, and other industry observers.However, there are also unhinged and uninformed hot takes on social media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:30 pmCraig Federighi pokes fun at ‘AI PCs’ and Windows tablets, more in post-WWDC interviews | 9 to 5 MacCraig Federighi pokes fun at ‘AI PCs’ and Windows tablets, more in post-WWDC interviews
Following WWDC, Apple executives including Craig Federighi, Greg Joswiak, and John Giannandrea have done a series of interviews discussing iOS 18, Apple Intelligence, and more. Head below for a roundup of those interviews. more…06:27 pmGet this potent new power bank for just $30
The new CukTech 10 Power Bank is a sleek and powerful mobile charger that you can get right now for the absurdly low price of $29.21. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:18 pmApple Set To Be First Big Tech Group To Face Charges Under EU Digital Law
An anonymous reader shares a report: Brussels is set to charge Apple over allegedly stifling competition on its mobile app store, the first time EU regulators have used new digital rules to target a Big Tech group. The European Commission has determined that the iPhone maker is not complying with obligations to allow app developers to "steer" users to offers outside its App Store without imposing fees on them, according to three people with close knowledge of its investigation. The charges would be the first brought against a tech company under the Digital Markets Act, landmark legislation designed to force powerful "online gatekeepers" to open up their businesses to competition in the EU. The commission, the EU's executive arm, said in March it was investigating Apple, as well as Alphabet and Meta, under powers granted by the DMA. An announcement over the charges against Apple was expected in the coming weeks, said two people with knowledge of the case. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:00 pmHomeKit Weekly: Meross brings a solar powered indoor temperature sensor to HomeKit
Temperature tracking has long been one of my favorite aspects of HomeKit. Understanding how the temperature can vary in different parts of my house helped me decide where to use stand-alone fans and adjust our HVAC schedule. Meross recently released a new that pairs nicely with HomeKit. more…05:50 pmIt’s official: Microsoft’s privacy-panned Recall AI feature is indefinitely delayed
Microsoft has had quite the few weeks of ups and downs. Following a strong launch event for its AI-centric Copilot Plus PC devices, the hallmark AI feature was deemed by an expert as a ‘security disaster.’ It took a while, but the company responded—not with an apology, but at least with a commitment to make some key changes. For example, while Recall was once opt-out, now it will be opt-in for its public launch. About that public launch though: it’s no longer happening, at least not any time soon. While Recall was originally planned to ship with the first Copilot Plus PCs, those devices will now ship next week without the controversial feature. more…05:37 pmApple punishes women for same behaviors that get men promoted, lawsuit says
Apple could owe thousands in back pay to 12,000 female employees.05:32 pmApple Intelligence’s on-device processing redefines the AI landscape
Apple has made a significant leap into the artificial intelligence space with Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI capabilities… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:15 pmApple Arcade Guide: Everything available and what’s new?
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more…05:11 pmReport: EU set to fine Apple for failing to comply with the DMA
According to a new report from the Financial Times, the European Union is planning to hit Apple with a fine for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act. This would make Apple the first company to be fined for not complying with the DMA, and it could be announced “in the coming weeks.” more…05:07 pmHow to use Apple Maps topographic hiking trails, customize, save offline, more
Apple Maps is upgraded with topographic hiking trails in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia. The feature offers detailed planning and guidance for custom hikes, the ability to save the maps offline, elevation details, and more. Here’s how to use Apple Maps topographic hiking trails. more…05:00 pmWhy Steve Jobs would love the Calculator app for iPad
Find out why the new iPad Calculator app on iPadOS 18 is a game-changer. See why its features make it worthy of Steve Jobs' approval. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)