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- 08:25 pm9to5Mac Daily: June 6, 2024 – WWDC hardware, iPhone warranty changes
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Supported by Setapp: Get access to 240+ apps on your Mac for just $9.99. Sign up today for a free 7-day trial. more…08:02 pmApple announces winners of the 2024 Apple Design Awards
Apple on Thursday unveiled the winners of its annual Apple Design Awards, honoring 14 best-in-class apps and games. This year’s winners… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:24 pmRivian’s new R1 EVs offer Apple Wallet car key support, Apple Music with Spatial Audio
Rivian today unveiled its second-generation R1S and R1T vehicles, which our friends over at Electrek have covered in-depth. For Apple users, however, there are two new features worth calling out. While Rivian still doesn’t support CarPlay, it has added support for Apple’s car key platform as well as Apple Music with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. more…07:22 pmWWDC expectations for iOS 18, visionOS 2, Siri and more
Benjamin and Chance run down the WWDC expectations, and debate whether reality will match the hype. There’s certainly a lot expected, with major new features for the iOS 18 home screen, Control Center, and a veritable AI infusion across Apple’s platforms. We give our thoughts on what we are most excited to see announced. Plus, Apple accidentally miscounted the number of GPU cores in the M2 iPad Air, and the Apple TV app may finally be coming to Android. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance embarked on a 3,500-mile road EV trip to his new house, and loves CarPlay more than ever before. He also updates us on how good the Vision Pro is as a travel holiday computer, and his smart home plans. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/happyhour and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Visit ExpressVPN.com/9to5mac to learn more and get three extra months for free. more…07:01 pmJudge’s document demands on Apple could delay Epic Games antitrust ruling
The verdict on whether Apple violated a U.S. judge's App Store ruling may be delayed for months. This comes after a judge ordered Apple to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:15 pmUbisoft Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse and 3 more games hop onto Apple Arcade
Explore the wacky world of "Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse." Join crazy characters in a deck-building adventure across multiple universes. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:10 pmReady for change? Netflix just revealed a major redesign for its TV app
Netflix isn’t afraid to change your experience with its app. The streaming giant revealed today that a major redesign is coming for the Netflix app across TV devices like the Apple TV 4K, Chromecast, and smart TVs. Select users will start seeing it in their Netflix app soon. more…06:07 pmWhat to expect at WWDC 24: Big iOS changes, more Vision Pro, and so much AI
There might not be new hardware, but Apple could make up for it with software.06:04 pmApple’s Mail app to get an AI upgrade with smart replies, sorting, and summaries
Macworld AppleInsider has a scoop on “Project Blackpearl,” which it claims is the code name for the enhancements coming to Apple’s Mail app in iOS 18 and macOS 15. According to the site’s information provided by “people familiar with the matter,” the Mail app is going to get some big new AI features in Apple’s operating systems this fall. Much of AppleInsider’s information jibes with previous rumors while adding a little more detail. The most significant new feature is said to be “smart replies,” which will generate email replies for you. It goes along with a system-wide writing tools framework that developers can tap into. AppleInsider says “the exact implementation of this new framework remains to be seen,” but that it could allow users to make adjustments to their emails using AI. An example is to “make this more professional,” for example, that changes some of the language and tone to be more formal. Smart Replies are expected to appear in Messages and Siri as well. The Mail app will also get better organization features, powered by AI. Search (as well as Spotlight and Siri) will take into account other data on your iPhone or Mac like location, contacts, calendar appointments, and so on. On-device AI will also classify messages into the following types: commerce, news, other, social, promotions, and transaction. It’s not known if these are categories that will appear in the Mail interface (via folders, flags, or tags) or will just be used internally to help Siri understand different types of email. While not part of the Mail app, Siri is expected to gain the ability to summarize all sorts of content on your iPhone or Mac, including notes, notifications, messages, and of course email. AppleInsider’s sources say that Apple tested three different levels of summarization: Topic-level summaries – consisting of three topic words, representing the key concepts of a text 10 or 20-word summaries, which use clauses rather than full sentences Paragraph-level summaries – concise three-sentence paragraph with no more than 60 words The idea is that different levels of summaries would be used in different places. The AI feature is said to be able to summarize both individual emails and email threads. We’re only a few days away from the start of WWDC 2024, where we’ll find out all about Apple’s grand AI ambitions. iOS, MacOS06:03 pmApple is set to crown Sam Altman’s OpenAI as King of Silicon Valley
OpenAI and Apple are expected to announce a deal to put ChatGPT on Macs, iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and more at WWDC24… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:55 pmDuckDuckGo launches free access to anonymous AI Chat with choice of four models
DuckDuckGo is out today with the news that its built-in AI Chat is available for all users. The free functionality offers the choice between four different AI models while protecting user anonymity. Here are all the details. more…05:31 pmClassic game 'Sniper Elite 4' heading to Mac and iOS for the holidays
Rebellion is finally bringing the tactical shooter "Sniper Elite 4" to Mac, iPhone, and iPad, a mere seven years after its original release.Sniper Elite 4Confirmed on Wednesday with a trailer, "Sniper Elite 4" will be ported to Apple's platforms. It will be the first time players of the well-known shooter will be able to play the game while on the go.In a blog post detailing the release, Rebellion writes the game will be playable this holiday season. It will be able to run on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, as well as any iPad or Mac running on an M-series Apple Silicon chip. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:15 pmApple Design Awards salute 14 best apps and games
The winners of this year's Apple Design Awards are "best-in-class" apps and games lauded for brilliant design and technical achievement. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:01 pmApple TV+ announces eight-part ‘Omnivore’ docuseries, created by chef René Redzepi
Today, Apple TV+ announced the premiere date of the highly anticipated new documentary series “Omnivore” and provided a first look… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:53 pmToday in Apple history: Apple chooses Intel over PowerPC
On June 6, 2005, Steve Jobs said Apple would transition the Mac from PowerPC processors to Intel. The first Intel Macs arrived within months. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:50 pmApple will update iPhones for at least 5 years in rare public commitment
UK regulation requires companies to say how long they plan to provide support.04:23 pmThis $18 tablet holder will buy you peace and quiet on your next road trip
Macworld Picture this – you’re on your way to your summer vacation spot and your kids won’t stop asking the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?” Handing them a tablet would solve one issue and raise another: who’s going to hold it? Well, this $18 car headrest tablet holder from Lamicall will solve all problems since no one will be technically holding the tablet. Usually available for $25, this tablet holder can be set in three different positions thanks to the extendable arm. Twisting the arm at different angles makes it easy to change the view distance or to place the tablet between seats so everyone can watch. Since it has a 360-degree rotating ball, you can find the best view angle in a jiffy. The tablet holder will fit just about any model, from tiny 4.7-inch models to 11-inch models, including the iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, or smaller iPad Pro. While we haven’t tested this particular model ourselves, we don’t hesitate to recommend adding it to your cart. The product has 4.5/5 stars on Amazon out of over 4.5K reviews with customers enjoying the ease of installation and mobility. So go ahead and save yourself the regret of leaving on vacation by making all your little ones happy with some screen time thanks to the Lamicall car headrest tablet holder for just $18. Snatch the Lamicall car tablet holder for $18View deal at Amazon Tablet Accessories04:10 pmT-Mobile launches ‘Home Internet Backup’ as its most affordable 5G broadband plan
On the heels of adding a second tier to its 5G Home Internet in April, T-Mobile has launched another option for those who want a reliable internet backup at an affordable price. T-Mobile Home Internet Backup goes from as low as $20/month for 130GB of 5G data. more…04:07 pmIt took a WSJ story for Apple to finally fix some years-old Screen Time flaws
Macworld As much as we enjoy using our Apple devices and software, there are many instances where it feels like Apple just doesn’t care about a particular app or feature. Take Screen Time, Apple’s set of parental controls that was introduced six years ago in iOS 12. Apple has made minor tweaks to it over the years, but it has a ton of issues–Macworld columnist Dan Moren recently pointed out several problems he has with Screen Time. Moren’s not alone. On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern reported on the frustrations she and many others have had with Screen Time. One major problem involved a discovery three years ago by a pair of security researchers who were able to bypass blacklisted websites simply by typing a string of characters in the Safari URL bar. When they reported the issue, Apple told them it wasn’t a security problem, and after going back and forth over the years to no avail, the researchers finally decided to turn to Stern. Stern was able to replicate the bug and contacted Apple. And suddenly, Apple told Stern that it plans to have a fix in “the next software update” but maintained that the issue isn’t a security hole. iOS 17.5 supposedly includes Screen Time improvements Stern took the opportunity in her article to point out other major issues that users have had with Screen Time, such as inaccurate reports, unenforced app limits, irregular time and app requests, and loopholes with Ask to Buy. She hopes that by using her platform to put a spotlight on Screen Time’s problems, Apple will finally do something with a feature it doesn’t seem to care about. Apple told Stern that many of the issues have been fixed throughout iOS in updates and that iOS 17.5 in particular “improved app and device usage tracking, time requests and app limits.” A quick check of past iOS updates and mentions of “Screen Time” shows: In the archive of iOS 17 update release notes, Screen Time is mentioned only once: in the iOS 17.1 update, Apple ” Improved reliability of Screen Time settings syncing across devices.” iOS 17.5’s release notes do not say that Screen Time improvements are included. The iOS 16 update release notes archive shows two mentions of Screen Time: in iOS 16.5 (“Fixes an issue where Screen Time settings may reset or not sync across all devices”) and in the initial iOS 16 release. (“Screen Time requests in Messages make it even easier to approve or decline requests from your child.”) The iOS 15 update release notes archive has no mentions of “Screen Time.” The iOS 14 update release notes archive shows one mention of Screen Time, during the iOS 14 initial release, where Screen Time got a redesigned widget. The iOS 13 update release notes archive has six mentions of Screen Time, with fixes and tweaks in iOS 13, iOS 13.3, and iOS 13.3.1. The iOS 12 update release notes archive shows seven mentions of Screen Time. It was originally released in iOS 12, and tweaks in iOS 12.1, and iOS 12.2. So, Apple is correct in that it has updated Screen Time over the years, but since iOS 13, it’s not obvious that Apple is still invested in improving it. Of course, just because it’s not mentioned in the release notes doesn’t mean it’s not included in an update, and a fix to an underlying technology could indirectly fix a Screen Time bug. But the release notes are the only way for users to confirm that a problem has been addressed, and based on these alone, many of the Screen Time issues that Stern, Moren, and many other users are having are still there. iOS04:02 pmApple’s newest Macs, iPhones, and iPads contain an unannounced Thread radio
At the heart of Matter, the new smart home standard co-developed by Apple, lies Thread. Matter utilizes Thread as its foundation, including… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.