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- Friday July 26
- 05:12 pmAn engineer has built a classic Mac Plus from modern parts
Apple sold the Mac Plus from 1986 to 1990 — but now this early classic Mac is back with most of the parts made this century, thanks to a very dedicated fan.That's actually a Mac Classic but the screen is showing the output from the clone Mac PlusUsually when someone tells you that they've built their own computer, nod politely and change the subject. Invariably, it's a PC, they're a gamer, and they've ordered a few components and put them together exactly the way they were intended.It's fiddly, and you can end up with a smoking box of now-worthless electronics if you're not careful. But, it's nothing like building a computer from individual chips and circuits. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:10 pmApple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 [U]
A year and a half after Apple launched its Studio Display, Samsung released a direct competitor with its ViewFinity S9 5K monitor. With many of the same features as Studio Display plus some beyond, it’s an interesting alternative. Follow along for how Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 stack up. Update 7/26: The ($700 discount) for a limited time – making it a tempting pick over Studio Display. more…05:08 pmFoxconn eyes India for iPad production amid Apple's expansion plans
After setting up operations in India to produce iPhones, Apple assembly partner Foxconn is considering whether to do the same with iPads.Workers in a Foxconn factoryApple has been steadily working to reduce its independence on China as a main source of its manufacturing efforts, with India one of the growing production centers for iPhone. With iPhone assembly well established in India, the stage is set for expansion into other products.According to the Economic Times, Foxconn is considering the possibility of starting to produce iPads in India. Current speculation is that it plans to use its facility in Sreiperumbudur to assemble the tablets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:30 pmListen to new Apple history podcast by two Cult of Mac alumni
A new podcast about Apple history launches this month, hosted by two longtime Mac users and Cult of Mac writers. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:22 pmRaymond James hikes Apple target price to $250
Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines the power of generative models with personal… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:03 pmMicrosoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access. more…03:52 pmHow to copy text from a PDF on a Mac the easy way [Pro Tip]
Simply copying and pasting text in a PDF can be a nightmare. Here’s a better way to copy text from a PDF on a Mac using Live Text. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:48 pmDeals: M2 iPad Air up to $99 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air $1,099, Apple Pencil 2, 15W chargers, and more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M2 iPad Air up to $99 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air $1,099, Apple Pencil 2, 15W chargers, and more
Friday’s roundup of the absolute best deals on Apple gear and compatible accessories is now ready and waiting down below. First up, we have nearly $100 in savings and new all-time lows on Apple’s latest M2 iPad Air models with pricing starting lower than it ever has at $530. Then we have a very interesting deal on the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at $200 off the going rate for a total at $1,099 joined by offers on Apple Pencil 2, this 15W Qi2 car mount charger, Satechi’s wonderful Mac Mini/Studio Hub & Stand, and more. Everything is waiting down below. more…03:45 pmLittle Snitch 6.0.3
Maintenance release with improvements and bug fixes for the network traffic management utility. ($59 new, free update, 36.4 MB, macOS 14+)03:43 pmPixelmator Pro 3.6.5
Adds extended RAW image support to the image editor. ($49.99 new, free update, 668.1 MB, macOS 12+)03:42 pmWithout notice, X is now scraping posts and interactions to train its third-rate AI product Grok | 9 to 5 MacWithout notice, X is now scraping posts and interactions to train its third-rate AI product Grok
Heads up! Without warning or notice, Elon Musk’s social platform X (formerly Twitter) has quietly begun scraping users’ posts and interactions with Grok to train the generative AI chatbot used by dozens. The setting to allow data for training is enabled by default. Thankfully, there’s a way users can opt-out…hidden only in the web version of X. 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. more…03:42 pmWhat are your favorite new features in iOS 18? [Poll]
We are into the fourth developer beta of iOS 18 with the public beta out too, which means all of the new features (at least currently available) have been put through their paces. So we’re curious, what are your favorite new capabilities and features of iOS 18? more…03:40 pmMimestream 1.3.7
Brings improved snooze support and faster address autocomplete suggestions to the Gmail-specific email app. ($49.99 new, free update, 12.3 MB, macOS 12+)03:30 pmM3 MacBook Air anchors tidy workstation [Setups]
This M3 MacBook Air setup gets by just fine with Apple's slim-but-powerful laptop and a sleek LG gaming display. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:16 pmToday in Apple history: The last iBook laptop goes on sale
On July 26, 2005, Apple debuted the final iBook before switching to the MacBook product line. Here's a look at the opaque white iBook G4. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:11 pmiOS 18: All the ways you can customize your iPhone’s apps, Home Screen, Control Center, and more | 9 to 5 MaciOS 18: All the ways you can customize your iPhone’s apps, Home Screen, Control Center, and more
The biggest headline of iOS 18 is undoubtedly Apple Intelligence, but if there’s one larger theme for the release, it’s customization. iOS 18 lets you personalize your iPhone experience like never before. There are new tools for arranging apps and widgets, changing your app icon colors, customizing Control Center, replacing the flashlight and camera buttons, and more. Apple has even made several of its individual apps newly customizable, like Photos. Get ready to customize your iPhone like never before in iOS 18. more…03:01 pmApple scores 17 Imagen Award noms; ‘Acapulco’ nominated for Best Comedy
Apple was recognized by the Imagen Awards with a total of 17 nominations, including this year’s most-nominated series, “Acapulco.” Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:01 pmApple commits to following White House AI safety guidelines
Apple said it would join other tech giants like Meta and Microsoft in adhering to the Biden administration's toothless AI safety guidelines. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:46 pmAmazon knocks $100 off Apple's 2024 iPad Air 13-inch (lowest price ever)
Grab record-low prices on Apple's 2024 iPad Air 6 at Amazon heading into the weekend.Better-than-Prime Day pricing has taken effect on Apple's iPad Air 13-inch, a new model added to the 2024 iPad lineup that was released in May.Save $100 on the thin-and-light tablet in multiple specs and colorways, with prices dipping to $699.99 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model. This month-end price drop delivers the lowest price on record, and the popularity is evidenced by delivery times that are starting to slip. Continue Reading on AppleInsider02:45 pmTake $400 off the Studio Display and Mac Mini and create the iMac Pro Apple won’t
Macworld While Apple may not seem to want to create its own iMac Pro, it doesn’t matter because you can put it together yourself now that the Apple Studio Display and the Mac Mini are both on sale for the best prices we’ve ever seen. The superb Apple Studio Display with a height-adjustable stand is down to $1,750, a savings of $200 from its usual $1,999, which is a superb discount for this particular model. At the same time, the Mac Mini with an M2 Pro chip is down to $1,149, down from its MSRP of $1,299. That’s a total of $400 in savings! Apple Studio Display’s 27-inch 5K Retina screen provides a stunning visual experience with 600 nits of brightness and some one billion colors, making it a superb addition to anyone, including content creators. The monitor features a 12MP ultra wide camera that’s perfect for meetings, as well as three microphones. In our 4-star review of the Studio Display, we noted it has a gorgeous design and great image quality. This model has a tilt- and height-adjustable stand, which gives you fantastic control over your viewing angle. At the same time, the Mac Mini may just be the best option for a space-efficient device that pushes the limits of performance. Featuring an M2 Pro chip, this tiny computer delivers superb performance no matter what you want to do. The computer also has 16G of memory and a 512G SSD, so everything will run smoothly. Together you’re getting a very powerful Mac with an amazing display, tons of expansion, a FaceTime camera, and a setup that will look beautiful on your desk. Together, you get a powerful setup that will be perfect for work, video editing, and more power-hungry tasks. With the $400 savings on both right now, the total price comes to $2,899, a whopping $1,200 less than Apple charged for the iMac Pro. So what are you waiting for? The M2 Pro Mac Mini is down to $1,150Get it at Amazon The Apple Studio Display is 12% off right nowGet it at Amazon