Apple explains why it hasn’t released a touchscreen Mac (yet?)
The first iPad Pro reviews are here, and as we rounded up earlier today, they focus a lot on the new OLED displays, the M4 chip, and the limitations of iPadOS as a platform. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple marketing executive Tom Boger explained how the iPad compares to the Mac, and touched on whether Apple might ever release a touchscreen Mac. more…

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Get a brand new Apple Watch Series 9 for less than $300 right now
Macworld If you’re looking for a new smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 9 is the best of the best, with a gorgeous design, an incredible array of sensors, and the best display in the business. But it’s even better when you can get one for this cheap: Amazon is selling the 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 and 45mm Apple Watch Series 9 for $299 and $329, respectively, a savings of $100 and 25 percent off the MSRP. The Apple Watch Series 9 has either a 41mm or 45mm display with two exclusive features: an S9 chip that’s faster and smarter with a new four-core Neural Engine, and the new double-tap gesture that lets you control apps without touching the screen. Otherwise, it’s got the same array of sensors—ECG, heart rate, and temperature. (It also has a blood-oxygen sensor, though Apple has turned off functionality due to an ongoing patent dispute. It may return in the future though.) You’ll also get 18 hours of battery life, 50 meters of water resistance, Emergency SOS, and Crash Detection. In our 4-star review, we praised the Apple Watch Series 9 as “the best smartwatch Apple has ever made.” And at this price, it’s practically a steal, so go grab one before the price goes back up Apple Watch

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Kick team productivity into gear with Microsoft Project, on sale for less than $20
Boost efficiency with lifetime access to Microsoft Project 2021 Professional for PC for just $19.97. Don't miss our Microsoft Project sale. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iPad Pro OLED HDR color peaking bug to be corrected with software update
Initial reviews of the new iPad Pro models have arrived, and so has news of an OLED bug causing some colors not to display correctly. A fix is on the way.iPad Pro uses tandem OLED for a brighter outputApple lifted the news embargo so initial reviews of the 13-inch iPad Pro and 11-inch iPad Pro could be published. However, some bad news has arrived with the good as a significant OLED bug has appeared.According to iMore, which discovered the issue, specific HDR content causes blown out colors that show up as blobs or white streaks. It occurs with particular shades of blue, like navy or indigo. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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First M2 iPad Air reviews call it ‘the iPad to get’
Following the announcement of new iPads last week, the press has just published the first reviews for the M4 iPad Pro. We also now have reviews for the , and they praise the balance between having enough powerful hardware for a reasonable price. more…

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Apple and Google Introduce Alerts for Unwanted Bluetooth Tracking
Apple and Google have launched a new industry standard called "Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers" to combat the misuse of Bluetooth trackers for stalking. Starting Monday, iPhone and Android users will receive alerts when an unknown Bluetooth device is detected moving with them. The move comes after numerous cases of trackers like Apple's AirTags being used for malicious purposes. Several Bluetooth tag companies have committed to making their future products compatible with the new standard. Apple and Google said they will continue collaborating with the Internet Engineering Task Force to further develop this technology and address the issue of unwanted tracking. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Apple releases iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, and other updates as new iPads launch
Latest updates launch in the shadow of WWDC keynote on June 10.

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New iPad Pro review roundup: impressive performance held back by iPadOS
The initial reviews of Apple's new iPad Pro have arrived, with the impressive Tandem OLED screen and the upgrade to M4 catching the most attention from reviewers.The 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro with M4Before the release of many major products, Apple offers select numbers of reviewers some pre-release access. With the release to the public imminent, those hands-on opinion pieces are starting to get published.The update to the iPad Pro is an important one for Apple. It's been well over a year since there have been any real iPad range updates, making any changes to the iPad Pro crucial to the product line. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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First M4 iPad Pro reviews praise OLED display but criticize price and software
Apple last week announced a , which is now available for pre-order. While the company says the new iPads will be officially launched on Wednesday, May 15, the press has already got their hands on the new iPad – and the first reviews praise the new OLED display but at the same time criticize things like price and software. more…

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New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts
The first reviews of the iPad Air are in, and while there is a lot of focus on how there's now a larger-screen version, all also wonder how this will affect sales of the iPad Pro.The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad AirIt doesn't seem possible to review any iPad without reference to others, so every review also talks about where the iPad Air fits into the lineup. That's particularly since Apple's new range smooths out some of its previous overlaps and tries to make clear distinctions between the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts
The first reviews of the iPad Air are in, and while there is a lot of focus on how there's now a larger-screen version, all also wonder how this will affect sales of the iPad Pro.The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad AirIt doesn't seem possible to review any iPad without reference to others, so every review also talks about where the iPad Air fits into the lineup. That's particularly since Apple's new range smooths out some of its previous overlaps and tries to make clear distinctions between the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts
The first reviews of the iPad Air are in, and while there is a lot of focus on how there's now a larger-screen version, all also wonder how this will affect sales of the iPad Pro.The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad AirIt doesn't seem possible to review any iPad without reference to others, so every review also talks about where the iPad Air fits into the lineup. That's particularly since Apple's new range smooths out some of its previous overlaps and tries to make clear distinctions between the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts
The first reviews of the iPad Air are in, and while there is a lot of focus on how there's now a larger-screen version, all also wonder how this will affect sales of the iPad Pro.The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad AirIt doesn't seem possible to review any iPad without reference to others, so every review also talks about where the iPad Air fits into the lineup. That's particularly since Apple's new range smooths out some of its previous overlaps and tries to make clear distinctions between the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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OpenAI announces new Mac app and improved ChatGPT-4o model for all
Macworld The AI race is in full swing, and OpenAI just fired its latest salvo with its “Spring Update” announcements. The most significant new part is a new model, ChatGPT-4o (the “o” stands for “omni”), which is faster and smarter with better multi-model capabilities, and importantly, available to all users, not just those who subscribe. In addition, there are new tools for developers, a new GPT Store to more easily find customized GPTs, and crucially, a new Mac app (a Windows app will come later this year). ChatGPT-4o The focus of GPT-4o seems to be on making it easier to use for more people, but it is still OpenAI’s most capable AI product yet. Benchmarks from the company show industry-leading performance on text evaluation, automatic speech recognition, visual understanding, and more. Voice generation is improved with a more natural sound, more emotion, and the ability to do things like sing, be sarcastic, make jokes, and more. ChatGPT-4o delivers slightly better benchmarks than earlier versions of ChatGPT 4. ChatGPT-4o delivers slightly better benchmarks than earlier versions of ChatGPT 4.OpenAI ChatGPT-4o delivers slightly better benchmarks than earlier versions of ChatGPT 4.OpenAI OpenAI ChatGPT now works in over 50 languages; the 4o model now processes text, vision, and audio inputs across a single model which makes it both faster and more easily able to combine data from various inputs in the same conversation. It can serve as an auto-translator between two languages or translate the image of a menu in a foreign language. OpenAI claims a big improvement in visual understanding and world-leading benchmark performance. OpenAI claims a big improvement in visual understanding and world-leading benchmark performance.OpenAI OpenAI claims a big improvement in visual understanding and world-leading benchmark performance.OpenAI OpenAI You can see more about the improvements and capabilities of ChatGPT-4o on OpenAI’s site. ChatGPT on your Mac Perhaps most interesting for Macworld readers is that OpenAI is finally moving its ChatGPT app beyond the iPhone and iPad. Starting today, the company is rolling out access to its new Mac app to Plus subscribers ($20 per month); free users will get access in the coming weeks, and a Windows app is coming later this year. The app will provide a simple keyboard shortcut (Option + Space) to summon ChatGPT and ask it a question, and you can quickly supply images or take screenshots of apps to have ChatGPT help you with what it “sees.” Voice conversations will be available using the existing Voice Mode, with the new audio and video capabilities of ChatGPT-4o coming shortly. The app also sports a streamlined interface with quicker access to past apps and a new ChatGPT Store that makes it easier to browse and find (free) customized GPTs that users and developers have built upon the ChatGPT platform. OpenAI OpenAI OpenAI The ChatGPT Mac app started to roll out today and is not yet available in the Mac App Store or on OpenAI’s site at the time of this writing. Mac, Mobile Apps

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M4 iPad Pro review: Well, now you’re just showing off
This tablet offers much more than you’ll actually need.

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M2 iPad Air review: The everything iPad
M2 Air won't draw new buyers in, but if you like iPads, these do all you need.

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iOS 17.5 Adds Cross-Platform Location Tracking Alerts
Apple has released a large set of operating system updates, including iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS 14.5 Sonoma, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, HomePod Software 17.5, macOS Ventura 13.6.7, macOS Monterey 12.7.5, iOS 16.7.8, and iPadOS 16.7.8. New features include alerts for Android-paired tracking devices moving with you and a new game and leaderboard for Apple News+ subscribers.

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iOS 17.5: Here’s how to find the new ‘Quartiles’ game
One of the updates with iOS 17.5 is a new, original word game from Apple called “Quartiles.” However, it’s not part of Apple Arcade and is actually found in the News app. Here’s how to find and play Quartiles in iOS 17.5. more…

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Vision Pro should go on sale outside US soon
The wait to get Apple Vision Pro is apparently nearly over for lucky consumers in Europe and Asia. Broader availability could come in summer. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.5, iPadOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod Software 17.5
Apple on Monday released macOS Sonoma 14.5, iPadOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod Software 17.5… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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