Warning: iOS 17.5 may resurface previously deleted photos
Macworld After installing the iOS 17.5 or iPadOS 17.5 update, you may find a surprise or two (or three or four…) in your Photos. According to several user reports online, the 17.5 update may restore photos that you have deleted long after the 30-day restore period has expired. Which could make for an embarrassing situation. A post on Reddit said that some of the resurrected photos had “nsfw material,” and another post said, “my photos appeared on my OLD iPad I gave to a friend.” One user in the Reddit thread claims to be an Apple QA employee and says that what’s happening is that photos that have been sent through Messages are being saved to the Photo library, and the solution is to delete the old Messages. However, a separate user replied that their restored photos were not messaged to anyone. Also, some users with this problem are using iCloud Photos, while others aren’t. As others have pointed out (in the Reddit thread and in other reports), when you delete a file–including a photo–the file isn’t really wiped out. What happens is that the reference to it is gone, but the file is still there until another file is written over it. Though you’d think that if a photo was deleted years ago and you’re regularly shooting new ones, there would be many opportunities for that old photo to be overwritten. Apple has not commented on the issue, but you can probably expect a point-one update to address it soon. Several users have reported that this issue existed in the 17.5 betas, but it’s not known if this is a widespread issue. I installed the iOS 17.5 update after its release on Monday and have not had any old deleted photos come back to haunt me, thank goodness. iOS, iPad, iPhone

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Apple brings AI-powered eye tracking to iPhone and iPad
Apple is set to release AI-enabled Eye Tracking on the iPhone and iPad as part of a new range of accessibility tools announced… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Keychron Q1 HE Review – Near-infinitely adjustable keyboard with impressive design
The Keychron Q1 HE is a keyboard designed — or, more accurately, over-designed — for demanding users with specific needs and is one of the most sophisticated and customizable keyboards I've ever tested.The Keychron Q1 HE looks great on a desk and feels great under hand as well.For most people, the stock keyboard that comes with a Mac is all they'll ever need. However, the standard keyboard might not be enough for a select few Mac users, most notably gamers, video editors, and a specific type of writer.Keyboards come in two types: mechanical and membrane. Membrane-style keyboards, like those in a MacBook or Apple's Magic Keyboard, push down on a thin film of material, which records a keystroke when enough pressure is applied. Unlike the Keychron Q1 HE, a membrane keyboard has no adjustment ability. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Teen Instagram addiction under investigation; TikTokers sue US government
An EU investigation has been opened into growing concerns about teen Instagram addiction, to determine whether parent company Meta is breaking the law by deliberately seeking to make its apps addictive. The investigation will also look into whether the company’s age-verification procedures are sufficiently robust, and the phenomenon of sending users down potentially harmful ‘rabbit holes’ … more…

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Samsung, how much creativity does it really take to parody an Apple ad?
Last week Apple released an ad for its new iPad Pro that was widely panned. The ‘Crush’ ad showed a variety of creative instruments being crushed and ultimately transformed into an iPad Pro. The message was simple: thanks to the iPad’s power and app ecosystem, all of these creative tools can exist together in a new form, an ultra-thin M4 iPad Pro. The image of destroying beloved creative tools, though, didn’t send the desired message. Apple later issued an apology. Now Samsung has released its own parody ad, ‘UnCrush,’ which itself demonstrates a continued pattern of lacking creativity. more…

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RetroArch and PPSSPP join growing list of retro game emulators for iPhone
Play classic retro games on your iPhone with new, free emulators. RetroArch and PPSSPP support a wide variety of consoles. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Elevate your iPad with an adjustable 8-port docking stand, on sale for $54.99
Why search for an iPad dongle? This adjustable tablet stand and dock station combo comes with eight useful ports to keep your iPad connected. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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AT&T plans satellite voice calls and broadband for 5G iPhones
AT&T appears to be closer to letting every iPhone since the iPhone 12 make voice calls and texts via satellite, using 5G.Render of an AT&T/AST SpaceMobile satellite in orbitAT&T has been working on bringing satellite broadband and specifically voice calls to smartphones for at least six years. In that time, Apple became the first smartphone maker to introduce an Emergency SOS via Satellite service.Apple's service is confined to text messaging, but AT&T is claiming full 5G broadband via its system. The companies say that they have achieved voice calls in testing, but have offer no details about performance as of yet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Watch is a versatile device for golfers
to stay connected, active, and healthy, and a suite of great golfing apps offers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Charge all your Apple gadgets with $40 off this 3-in-1 Belkin stand
Macworld Some research says that a cluttered desk can be bad for your productivity, so we’re here to help by eliminating most of those cables strewn over your desk and replacing them with a simple, elegant solution. The 3-in-1 MagSafe Belkin wireless charger stand is available for $110 at Amazon, down from its usual $150 MSRP. With the Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand, you can bid farewell to the tangle of charging cables on your desk. This single device effortlessly charges your phone, Apple Watch, and earbuds, leaving you with an elegant stand and just one discreet wire. Equipped with fast-charging technology, the charger offers up to 15 watts of charging power for iPhones, ensuring your phone is ready when you are. What’s more, it delivers a 33 percent faster charging experience for those with an Apple Watch Series 7 or newer models, giving you peace of mind that your devices will be ready to go when you are. Since this Belkin uses MagSafe technology, your iPhone or Apple Watch aligns perfectly on the stand, making it easy to use. You can snap your phone into place without looking at it and leave it to charge.  For Apple enthusiasts looking to declutter their desks and make the charging process less of a chore, the Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand is a perfect solution. Its current price of $110 is the best we’ve ever seen, so if you want one go grab this limited deal before it’s gone.  Get a 3-in-1 Belkin MagSafe wireless charger for $110 at Amazon Mobile Phone Chargers

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Use CarPlay? Ditch the wire with this affordable adapter
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? My Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, but replacing its entertainment system seemed unwise. However, there’s a solution for turning , and it works with iOS 17.5 and iPhone 15. more…

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Intel Thunderbolt Share app clones Mac feature, then says not available for Mac
Intel has proudly announced Thunderbolt Share, a way to connect two Windows PCs together to allow one to control the other, as well as sharing files and screen-sharing. The company says it doesn’t yet work on a Mac – despite the fact that it borrowed the feature from Macs in the first place … more…

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How to use iPad as a Mac replacement and why you'd want to
There's no question that it is possible to get work done on iPad, but there are tradeoffs. Here's what you need to know about replacing your Mac with iPad.iPad Pro can replace the MacBook Pro for some usersApple set off quite the debate when it asked users a simple conceptual question, "What's a computer?" The answer seemed obvious, but the tech-devout couldn't agree.People try to define computers based on their personal needs, so if the iPad won't work for them, they believe it won't work for anyone. That's obviously not true, but the iPad can't support every workflow — not yet. And, the iPad is better at some things than the Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 18 accessibility features hailed as life-changing by disability campaigner
The iOS 18 accessibility features yesterday previewed by Apple have been hailed as “life-changing” by a disability campaigner. Accessibility advocate Colin Hughes praised Apple for responding to a key request he made via 9to5Mac back in March … more…

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iPhone 16 Pro Max is going to be a bit bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max
Buyers of the iPhone 16 Pro Max may find the smartphone has grown compared to its predecessor, new images propose.An iPhone 16 Pro Max mock-up next to an iPhone 15 Pro Max [X/@ZoneOfTech]Apple is about four months away from introducing its new roster of flagship iPhone models. For 2024, the biggest one could take even more space in your pocket.Images released by @ZoneofTech via X show a mock-up of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and puts it alongside the existing iPhone 15 Pro Max. Across the four images, the main takeaway is that the newer model should be a fair bit bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Cat-Phishing, Living-Off-The-Land, Fake Invoices Top Q1 Cyberthreats: Report
Cat-phishing, using a popular Microsoft file transfer tool to become a network parasite, and bogus invoicing are among the notable techniques cybercriminals deployed during the first three months of 2024, according to the quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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AT&T satellite service to work with iPhone 12 & later; voice calls too
An upcoming AT&T satellite service promises to bring satellite comms to the iPhone 12 and 13 for the first time. Unlike Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite service, it will support phone calls as well as text messages. As such, it will offer more functionality to more people than the Apple satellite comms feature, but there are a number of unanswered questions … more…

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World rocked as YouTubers prove you can eventually break an iPad
Presumably they get enough clicks out of it to pay for the devices, but once again YouTubers are destroying the new iPad Pro even though Apple's latest design turns out to make that substantially harder this time.If you break an iPad, it breaks. You heard it here first."Can it survive everyday life?" says one YouTuber, JerryRigEverything, as he proceeds to put a new M4 iPad Pro through anything but everyday life."Hit subscribe for more videos like this because they're very expensive," says AppleTrack, going wide-eyed at the cost of his own decision to do this nonsense. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Intel’s new Thunderbolt sharing app is already on your Mac for free
Macworld Intel on Wednesday announced a new Thunderbolt feature called Thunderbolt Share, which allows users to connect one PC directly to another to share files or to do screen sharing to control one computer from another. Intel says the new tech is an example of how it “lead(s) the industry in connectivity solutions with Thunderbolt technology.” But Mac users might be have something to say about that. Thunderbolt Share is designed to work with Thunderbolt 4 or 5 connections, and users can connect two PCs directly or through a Thunderbolt dock or display. Users can drag and drop files between computers, and since it’s a direct connection, Thunderbolt Share is secure and private. According to PCWorld, Thunderbolt Share will be deployed as a software app licensed to PC manufacturers. The software needs to run on both computers for the feature to work. If the features of Thunderbolt Share sound familiar, it’s because macOS already supports them. With File Sharing and Screen Sharing turned on in macOS Sonoma’s System Settings (General > Sharing) you can connect two M-series Macs via Thunderbolt, adjust the Network system setting to Thunderbolt Bridge, and use one Mac to control the other. I could do this easily between an M3 Pro MacBook Pro and an M3 MacBook Air. Apple also has target disk mode for older Intel Macs where the secondary Mac appears as a storage device on the primary Mac. This desktop on a M3 Pro MacBook Pro has a screen sharing window of a M3 MacBook Air. The two MacBooks are connected using Thunderbolt. (Click to enlarge.) This desktop on a M3 Pro MacBook Pro has a screen sharing window of a M3 MacBook Air. The two MacBooks are connected using Thunderbolt. (Click to enlarge.)Foundry This desktop on a M3 Pro MacBook Pro has a screen sharing window of a M3 MacBook Air. The two MacBooks are connected using Thunderbolt. (Click to enlarge.)Foundry Foundry Intel’s Jason Ziller told The Verge that, “We’re exploring other OS opportunities but at this point in time it would not work connected to a Mac.” There’s no incentive for Intel to make a Mac app and Apple doesn’t have a reason to license it. It already works. Mac

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The 10th-gen iPad is everything Apple’s SE devices should be
Macworld Apple’s Let Loose event primarily focused on the iPad Air and iPad Pro. While we can’t ignore the significant upgrades these two tablets pack, it was a different iPad announcement that will likely prove to be the more significant one. Towards the event’s end, Apple announced that it was cutting the price of the 10th-gen iPad by $100. Now, with a base price of just $349, the 10th-gen iPad has arguably become the best budget-friendly Apple product—and should be the model for the next iPhone SE. A troubled start When Apple launched the 10th-gen iPad back in late 2022, it was a good device with a bad price: a whopping $449. Back then, we explicitly advised people not to buy it. At $449, it was awkwardly positioned between the $329 9th-gen iPad and the 6th-gen iPad mini at $499, with an even more confusing list of pros and cons. It made more sense for those on a budget to pay $120 less and opt for the 9th-gen model. After all, despite its dated chassis, it was a perfectly functional tablet that supported most iPadOS features and apps. Naturally, you were giving up a lot with the design and performance compared to the higher-end models, but for the price, you’d be getting a very capable iPad without leaving a hole in your pocket. Otherwise, those who were willing to pay $449 for an entry-level iPad should just pay the extra $50 and get the iPad Mini. For the small upcharge, customers would get the newer A15 Bionic chip, a sharper display with an anti-reflective coating, support for the superior Apple Pencil 2, and a True Tone flash. Perhaps the only relevant downside to opting for the Mini variant was the smaller 8.3-inch display, which could limit certain users’ workflows, but is great for travel, reading, and taking notes. Whichever way you went, for $449—especially given the other options alongside it—the 10th-gen iPad was just not worth it at the time. The 10th-gen looks like a device that costs twice as much. The 10th-gen looks like a device that costs twice as much.Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry The 10th-gen looks like a device that costs twice as much.Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Changing the equation Until last week, that was the 10th-gen iPad’s biggest flaw: the price. This changed overnight, and now, for many, it’s suddenly the best budget tablet on the market. For the first time, an SE price is getting you a futuristic-looking iPad with modern features. When compared to the discontinued 9th-gen model, the 10th-gen iPad packs a faster A14 Bionic SoC, a larger 10.9-inch display, a more advanced 12MP rear camera with support for 4K video recording, optional 5G, a USB-C port, and much more. That’s not to mention its compatibility with the cheapest Apple Pencil (USB-C), which helps budget-conscious customers save even more. And it’s just $20 more than Apple charged for the 9th-gen. The iPad 10 is finally an agressively priced tablet that features a balanced set of technical specifications. Compare that to the iPhone SE, which costs more at $429 and still has Apple’s old Home button design, an outdated single camera, and a Lightning port. Superior edition For a few years now, Apple has been selling SE products that cater to those on limited budgets. Typically, these devices offer decent power served in dated exterior shells and miss out on many of the newer device’s features. The Apple Watch SE, for example, costs $249 compared to $399 and up for the Apple Watch Series 9. For the extra $150, you’re getting a larger screen and an array of features—a faster chip, always-on display, double-tap gesture, ECG sensor, temperature sensing, and a newer heart rate sensor, the list goes on. Meanwhile, the latest iPhone SE costs $429, and — apart from the A15 Bionic (which is showing its age) and proper 5G cellular connectivity support — it’s pretty much inferior to other iPhones Apple sells in every relevant way. It looks like it has escaped from a bygone era, doesn’t have the latest camera features, including night mode, and is missing out on Face ID, and starts at just 64GB of storage. The iPhone SE may be inexpensive, but it also feels cheap. The iPhone SE may be inexpensive, but it also feels cheap.IDG The iPhone SE may be inexpensive, but it also feels cheap.IDG IDG Wit both SE models, you’re getting older designs, hardware, and features for a reduced price. They feel cheap because they are cheap. That’s not the case with the 10th-gen iPad. You can browse the web, read ebooks, watch movies, video call, play games, and even run Logic Pro. It’s equally as capable as a device that costs three times as much. With the 10th-gen iPad, you’re not sacrificing the aesthetics for a low price. You’re having your cake and eating it. Despite its $349 price tag, this model manages to follow the same modern design language adopted by the flagship iPads. Sure, its display bezels may not be as thin amd the tech not as high, but, otherwise, it looks and feels pretty similar. And its chip packs enough power to handle casual users’ typical tablet needs. A bit of everything The iPad 10 manages to offer reliable entertainment and basic computing experiences. Through this tablet, users have access to a wide range of well-optimized iPadOS apps, which include games, productivity suites, streaming services, social media, and education platforms. You don’t need to sacrifice anything—the screen is the same size as the Air, the chip is plenty fast, the charging port is USB-C, and you can even use it with an Apple Pencil. While the iPad 10 admittedly won’t replace your smartphone or computer, it sure will complement them. Features like Sidecar turn it into one of the best multipurpose, wireless monitors you can pair with your Mac. Similarly, handing off a document from your iPhone to sign it on your iPad using an Apple Pencil is the kind of premium ecosystem magic that this budget tablet doesn’t miss out on. It’s everything an SE should be just without the name. At $349, the iPad 10 has become hands down one of the best purchases anyone can grab from the Apple Store. And the rest of Apple’s SE products should start taking notes. iPad

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