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- Friday June 14
- 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)04:46 pmBlowout deals: Apple's M1 iMac falls to $949
Blowout deals are in effect now on Apple's M1 iMac 24-inch line, with discounts of up to $650 off and prices as low as $949 on upgraded models. Shop the highly aggressive price points now before supply runs out.Save up to $650 on M1 iMacs.Blowout deals are in effect now on Apple's M1 iMac 24-inch line, with discounts of up to $650 off and prices as low as $949 on upgraded models.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider04:44 pmWill Apple Intelligence will erode human creativity one prompt at a time?
Writing for Fast Company, Jesus Diaz, laments much of what he saw in Apple Intelligence during Apple's canned WWDC keynote presentation… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:44 pmWill Apple Intelligence erode human creativity one prompt at a time?
Writing for Fast Company, Jesus Diaz, laments much of what he saw in Apple Intelligence during Apple's canned WWDC keynote presentation… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:28 pmEU is reportedly going to fine Apple over failure to comply with the Digital Markets Act | AppleInsiderEU is reportedly going to fine Apple over failure to comply with the Digital Markets Act
Reports say that the European Union is about to issue Apple with the first-ever fine of a company under its Digital Markets Act, and specifically over anti-steering measures in the App Store.EU flags in BrusselsThe EU has already fined Apple $2 billion over its alleged blocking of rivals to Apple Music from promoting their potentially cheaper alternatives. Subsequently, it was reported that the European Union was assessing whether Apple has now complied with the ruling.According to the Financial Times, the EU has concluded that Apple has not, or at least that it hasn't complied sufficiently. Three unspecified sources said to have close knowledge of the investigation, say that the EU is about to issue a new fine against Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:14 pmJon Stewart reveals what really ended his Apple TV+ show
In the podcast, Jon Stewart reveals why "The Problem with Jon Stewart" got the axe, even describing the exact moment he knew it was over. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:07 pmiOS 18 brings math and conversions support to your iPhone’s keyboard
Apple has a big focus on new math features with this year’s software updates, such as Math Notes in iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. As it turns out, Apple has also expanded calculator-like functionality in iOS 18, allowing you to do basic math and conversions in any text field, straight from the keyboard. more…03:51 pmFriday’s deals: M4 iPad Pro up to $179 off, M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $130 off, HomePod mini, Apple Watch, more | 9 to 5 MacFriday’s deals: M4 iPad Pro up to $179 off, M2 iPad Air Magic Keyboard $130 off, HomePod mini, Apple Watch, more
Your Friday edition of the best deals on Apple gear and the accessories for them has now arrived with the best price ever on the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro. You can now score open-box units with full warranties starting from $820 alongside ongoing offers on new listings from $944. Those offers join up to $130 in savings on the Apple Magic Keyboard you need for your M2 iPad Air as well as this weekend-only price drops on HomePod mini, loads of Beats headphone deals, ongoing offers on Apple Watch Series 9, and more. Head below for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…03:50 pmSave up to $180 on Sonos speakers with weekend deals at Best Buy
Seriously upgrade your home audio setup this week, by securing up to $180 off select Sonos speakers at Best Buy.Sonos speakers are on offer at Best BuySonos' collection of network-attached speakers offer easy ways to fill your home with music. With the right speakers, you can have a decent home theater setup for watching movies, or even get music playing in every room for a party.If you're in the market for an upgraded home audio system, check out Best Buy's weekend offers. A selection of Sonos hardware is being offered at a discount, which you can use to create your ideal home audio network. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:40 pmiOS 18: Apple explains how Genmoji can work just like regular emoji
One major component of Apple Intelligence is a feature called Genmoji, which lets you create an infinite number of emoji-like images using generative AI. While Genmoji isn’t available in the first beta of iOS 18, Apple elaborated on the feature with more details in a WWDC session this week. more…03:36 pmSonos’ new privacy policy implies the company now sells your data
Sonos is probably wishing its only controversy was an app redesign. Today the company is receiving a lot of heat for a revision to its privacy policy that introduced a major policy reversal with the removal of a single line. more…03:30 pmApple Intelligence may add more GenAI options beyond OpenAI’s ChatGPT – until they have their own | Mac Daily NewsApple Intelligence may add more GenAI options beyond OpenAI’s ChatGPT – until they have their own
Apple may add other chatbot options to Siri and Apple Intelligence beyond the starting partner OpenAI - think Google's Gemini, Baidu's… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:30 pmWould you spend $650 on a desk lamp? [Setups]
You could buy a computer for the price of a Dyson Solarcycle Morph Desk Light. Or you could buy a highly functional, self-adjusting lamp. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)