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- Tuesday June 04
- 02:55 pmSamsung launches new 4K Smart Monitor with AirPlay, USB-C, AI upscaling [U]
At CES, Samsung unveiled an updated version of its popular 32-inch Smart Monitor. The latest iteration features the same iMac-like design of the previous generation with features like a 4K resolution, USB-C single cable connectivity, AirPlay 2, 4K AI upscaling, and more. Update 6/4/24: After a January reveal, the 2024 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 is now available direct from Samsung priced at $699. Read below for all the details. more…02:40 pmApple TV+ tries to become the first US streamer in China
Apple has reportedly been in talks with China Mobile about bringing both Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade to the country.Apple TV+ cannot yet be watched in ChinaIt's currently not possible to watch Apple TV+ shows in China, either via Apple itself or deals such as ones in France and India that bundle the service with other streamers. It's also not possible to get Netflix, Disney or any non-Chinese streamers in the country, although a limited number of individual shows or films are released via other firms.According to The Information, however, in 2023, Apple began negotiating for its full Apple TV+ service to be provided in China via China Mobile. This firm has over 200 million broadband customers so already pay for various TV services via its Mobile HD set top box. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:30 pmYou can already buy iPhone 16 cases, but you probably shouldn't
Social media banter between leakers confirms that it's possible to buy cases for the iPhone 16 now. It's a really bad idea, though.You shouldn't buy cheap 'iPhone 16' cases this early.Accessory makers make bank on the release of new iPhones. When Apple brings out a new model, for the last decade or so, they've almost always been different than the prior model.That starts up the money-printing machine. An ocean of cases and other add-ons arrive days after release, flooding the market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:22 pmxMEMS Labs drives faster adoption of solid-state micro speakers for earbuds
Wider adoption of solid-state micro speakers for earbuds could bring an "ultrasonic revolution" more quickly. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:19 pmApple held talks to launch Apple TV+ in China, would become the only US streaming service to be available in the region | 9 to 5 MacApple held talks to launch Apple TV+ in China, would become the only US streaming service to be available in the region
Apple reportedly held talks with telecoms giant China Mobile, with a view to launch Apple TV+ in China, according to The Information. If a deal is struck, Apple TV+ would be the only US streaming service to have a presence in China. Chinese law typically prevents US services from distributing their content directly. The Information says the proposed deal would see China Mobile offer Apple TV+ for a monthly fee, and feature its content prominently on China Mobile set-top boxes. more…02:00 pmNetflix ends support for older Apple TV models in July
The Netflix streaming service will soon stop working on second- and third-generation Apple TV models. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:00 pmIndian stocks plunge as Modi’s likely weaker win causes policy worries
As vote counting trends in the general election suggested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance was unlikely to win the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:59 pmYour future AirPods case may look a lot like a modern iPod nano
Sometimes with Apple, what’s old becomes new again. Designs and product names are at times revisited as the inspiration for new products. AirPods and HomePods, for example, play off the strong brand awareness for the iPod. According to a filed patent, Apple may take things a step further with the iPod inspiration, creating an AirPods case that looks and works a lot like a modern iPod nano. more…01:36 pmHow to get color text in the Apple Notes app
I recently had to Google how to get color text in the Apple Notes app, because the way to do this is rather deeply hidden! Especially if you want to do it in the iPhone or iPad app, you have two use one of three workarounds, because – strangely – the feature isn’t directly supported … more…01:00 pmInstantly share photos, videos, links and more with AirDrop
If you want to know the fastest and easiest way to send someone photos, videos, files and so, so much more, you should know how to AirDrop. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:59 pmApple is still considering screens for AirPods charging cases
It's the idea that just won't go away — Apple is again looking at adding screens to AirPods charging cases.Detail from the patent showing music controls on an AirPods charging caseAirPods and AirPods Pro have always come in a case that's more than a holder to stop you losing them. It's not that much more, it specifically only recharges the AirPods, but it is more than a simple plastic container.Only, Apple has plans to make even more use out of the AirPods charging case and it will not let the idea go. Apple keeps coming back to the notion of putting a touch screen on the case so that users can play, pause, and skip music. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:52 pmApple supplier TSMC says it has discussed moving chip fabs out of Taiwan but such a move impossible | Mac Daily NewsApple supplier TSMC says it has discussed moving chip fabs out of Taiwan but such a move impossible
Major Apple supplier TSMC, the Taiwanese contract chipmaker whose major clients include Apple and Nvidia, said on Tuesday it had held talks… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:42 pmAirPods Max versus Sonos Ace: premium personal audio, compared
The Sonos Ace is the company's new push into premium personal audio. Here's how it fares when compared to Apple's AirPods Max.Sonos Ace and AirPods MaxThe Sonos Ace were launched as a premium pair of headphones, its first foray into personal audio. They're a stylish pair of headphones that ticks many of the premium audio boxes for consumers.It's hard not to make a direct comparison of them to AirPods Max. As over-ear headphones with metal accents and a leaning towards audio quality, it's hard not to do so. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:22 pmNetflix dropping support for older Apple TV models this summer
Netflix has announced that it is dropping support for select older generations of Apple TV. In an email sent to subscribers this week, Netflix said that it is “sunsetting support” for the Apple TV (2nd generation) and Apple TV (3rd generation) on July 31. more…12:21 pmApple chip plants can’t be moved, despite China’s war games, says TSMC
TSMC’s Apple chip plants cannot be moved off the island, the company has said, despite ever-growing fears of a Chinese invasion. The chipmaker’s chairman C.C. Wei said that it had held talks with “some customers” about the idea following China carrying out war-game exercises around the island, but that it simply isn’t practical … more…12:05 pmApple TV+ and Netflix are neck-and-neck for viewer satisfaction
Subscribers are just satisfied with Apple TV+ as they are with Netflix, and more satisfied than Disney+ subscribers. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:00 pmBalance, Not Mandates, Needed To Keep Kids Safe Online: Report
An effective approach to children’s online safety needs to strike a balance between protecting kids' user privacy and free speech, as well as distributing responsibility to the government, online services, and parents, according to a new ITIF report. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmApple TV+ customer satisfaction continues to rise, according to latest survey
The latest telecoms customer survey from ASCI has been published and — despite rising prices and industry pullbacks — the bottom line is streaming services are still hot. Almost every video streaming service tracked by ASCI grew its customer satisfaction score compared to the previous year, with Apple one of the biggest risers. The 2024 score for Apple TV+ came in at 79, up from 76 in the year-ago survey. more…12:00 pmAptoide iOS game store launches this week; wait list of 20,000
An Aptoide iOS game store launches in Europe on Thursday, the third, uh, third-party app store to be announced after Setapp and AltStore. All three companies are taking advantage of the changes Apple was forced to make in the EU by the Digital Markets Act, which opens up the App Store to competition for the first time … more…11:56 am13-inch iPad Pro review: hardware of the future running software of the past
Apple's 13-inch iPad Pro is a testament to the power and efficiency of Apple Silicon, but WWDC has to address at least some of the shortcomings of iPadOS for those hardware upgrades to mean anything.13-inch iPad Pro reviewAs Apple shaves away every millimeter from the iPad, it gets closer to realizing the dream of offering information on a sheet of glass. At 5.1 millimeters, there's not much else Apple can do to the hardware without physics getting in the way.However, the only thing in the way of improving iPad software is Apple and its philosophy surrounding the tablet. While iPad is the perfect work device for some, there are obvious limitations and shortcomings that need to be addressed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums