tvOS gets a minor update, to version 17.5.1
Just 24 hours after introducing a minor update to iOS and iPadOS, Apple has released a similar revision to tvOS, bringing it to version 17.5.1.Apple TV 4KOn Monday, Apple issued a point release for iOS and iPadOS 17, making a small fix to the operating systems. It was to clear up a bug that resurfaced a user's deleted photographs within the Photos app.One day later on Tuesday, Apple's brought out another update, bringing tvOS to the same version, 17.5.1. The new build, number 21L580, replaces tvOS 17.5, which was released on May 13. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple releases tvOS 17.5.1 for Apple TV users
One day after releasing iOS 17.5.1 with a fix for a rare bug that caused deleted photos to resurface, Apple today has released its latest update for the Apple TV: tvOS 17.5.1. more…

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Apple expected to supercharge ‘iPhone 16 Pro Max’
Apple is expected to supercharge its next-gen flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max smartphone with several changes and enhancements… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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One week with the M4 iPad Pro: full of surprises, and questions ahead of WWDC
It’s been a full week since the M4 iPad Pro first arrived in users’ hands, and I’ve been working full-time on mine every day since then. I’ve used my new 13-inch iPad Pro for all my work at 9to5Mac, both indoors and outdoors, plus TV watching, journaling, organizing for a move, giving speeches, and more. Here are the things that have most surprised me in my first week of use, plus the questions on my mind ahead of next month’s WWDC. more…

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Do’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty Apple Watch band
A recent study has found our Apple Watch bands are home to dangerous bacteria, highlighting the importance of regularly cleaning them. But what’s safe or best to use? Here’s how to clean Apple Watch bands with step-by-step do’s and don’ts. more…

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Amazon slashes Samsung's S6 Thunderbolt 4 monitor to $449
Grab the lowest price on record on Samsung's S65TC 34-inch curved widescreen display that offers Thunderbolt 4 support.Grab the lowest price on record on the Samsung ViewFinity S6 monitor.The limited-time special at Amazon knocks $350 off Samsung's ViewFinity S65TC Thunderbolt 4 display, bringing the cost down to $449.99. This 34-inch monitor has Thunderbolt 4 connectivity that powers a MacBook with up to 90W charging. It also has an HDMI port, a DisplayPort connector, a USB 3.0 hub and built-in speakers — along with a height-adjustable stand to customize the viewing angle.Buy for $449.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Apple Wallet masters Paris transit ahead of Olympics
With French Open tennis and the Summer Olympics descending on Paris, Apple Wallet masters area transit with new tap-to-ride functionality. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple and Île-de-France Mobilités introduce Navigo card for iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple and Île-de-France Mobilités today introduced an easy, secure, and private way for customers to add a new Navigo card to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple challenges €1.8 billion EU antitrust fine
Apple is challenging a €1.8 billion (US$1.9 billion) European Union fine alleging the company thwarted fair competition among… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple 2TB 13-inch M4 iPad Pro $125 off, iPad 10th Gen $329, official iPhone 15 cases up to 49% off, more
Your Tuesday edition of the best Apple deals is now ready and waiting below. Today’s collection is headlined by the very first deal on the maxed-out (if you don’t count the nano-texture) 2TB 13-inch iPad Pro with M4 at $125 off alongside ongoing deals starting from $950. From there, we move over to the entry-level Apple tablet with a new all-time low on the iPad 10th Gen and up to 49% in savings on official iPhone 15 Silicone Cases with MagSafe. Head below for a closer look at today’s 9to5Toys Launch Break. more…

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple and Île-de-France Mobilités introduce Navigo for iPhone and Apple Watch

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Adobe Lightroom gets ‘fast and easy’ AI editing on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Adobe is bringing its Firefly AI features to Lightroom users today across iPhone, iPad, Mac (web, Android, and PC too). New capabilities for the app include Generative Remove, Lens Blur, and more alongside a fresh “mobile editing experience.” Here are all the details. more…

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Today in Apple history: Apple’s ‘Get a Mac’ campaign comes to an end
On May 21, 2010, Apple quietly ended its award-winning "Get a Mac" ad campaign starring Justin Long as a Mac and John Hodgman as a PC. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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New ‘StreamSaver’ Apple TV+, Netflix, Peacock bundle just $15/mo for Comcast Xfinity customers
Comcast today announced Xfinity StreamSaver, a streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix, and Peacock for new and existing… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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First Sonos headphones blast away at AirPods Max
A top speaker brand finally put out its first cans -- Sonos Ace headphones. And they look like potential AirPods Max killers. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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How to edit a PDF on iPhone
Macworld PDFs might seem like a blast from the past, but they are still in heavy use when filling in official forms, online submissions, and various other documentation. Interacting with them can seem like a pain, with some people resorting to printing them off to fill them in, then scanning the finished document to email it to the recipient.  But, you don’t have to go through that convoluted process. You can open and edit PDFs on your iPhone with ease using the markup tools that are built into iOS. Just open the PDF on your iPhone and access the markup tools via either the pen icon or the icon that looks like a pen and a box with three dots. Here you will find drawing tools as well as the ability to select a block to add text to. We’ll run through these free tools provided by Apple below and also recommend a few third-party apps for a bit more flexibility. Read on to find out how to use Apple’s tools to edit a PDF on iPhone. Create or open the PDF on your iPhone Before you’re able to edit a PDF, you need to locate and open it. The PDF might have been emailed to you, in which case, you can click on the PDF in the email to open it on your iPhone. Alternatively, the PDF might be on a webpage. Click on the PDF to open it and edit. When you are finished the PDF can saved and then found in the Files app on your iPhone – just search in Recents to find the PDF. Or you might even need to save the page as a PDF yourself, in which case follow these steps: Open the webpage or document you wish to turn into a PDF. Choose the Share option (the box with an arrow at the bottom of the screen). From the share sheet that appears, swipe across the app icons and select the Books icon. The PDF will be created and it will be saved as a PDF in Apple Books. There are alternative ways to create a PDF on an iPhone here: How to make a PDF on iPhone. Once you have the PDF file on your iPhone, select it you are ready to read or edit the contents.  Want help scanning in a PDF so you can fill in? Here’s how to scan documents on iPhone. Adding a signature to a PDF on iPhone One of the most common ways that people need to edit PDFs is to add a signature. This could be to sign a contract agreement or anything that requires you to prove your compliance with what’s in the document. Thankfully, this is easy on iPhone.  Open the PDF and then select the Edit button (this looks like a circle with a pen inside).  Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly Now to the ‘+’ icon and choose Add Signature or Signature from the pop-up menu.   Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly You’ll be presented with either a selection of signatures you’ve previously created or, if this is the first time, or you need to create a new signature, select the Add or Remove Signature option.  Create a signature by drawing it on your iPhone screen with your finger or a stylus, then tap Done.  Now your signature will appear in a box on the document. Simply drag it into place and resize it to add the signature. Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly When you’re done, tap anywhere other than the box to leave the signature in place.  Add text to a PDF on iPhone If you need to fill out a text field in a PDF, then your iPhone makes this easy to do as well. Follow the same steps outlined above: tap on the pen icon, then tap on +, but this time instead of selecting (Add) Signature, choose the (Add) Text option instead.  A text box will appear on the form, so just move it to the correct place, adjust the size, then double tap the Text section of the box and type in the words you want to use. Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly Tapping the AA icon on the bottom row opens up the text menu, from which you can select the font and size of the text. When you’re done, just tap outside the box and your text should be left on the form.  There is another even more precise way to add text to a PDF if the PDF has been set up with fields in it. In fact, in this case, you may even be offered help to AutoFill the form. Should you see an option to AutoFill Form Tap on it and the fields will be selected for you to fill in. The fields that are editable will be highlighted blue, and you may even get suggestions of what to enter, such as your name or address in the correct fields, depending on whether this is set up on your iPhone. If you don’t automatically see a pop-up offering to help AutoFill the form tap on the AutoFill icon, which looks like a pen and three dots in a box and you will be able to edit the fields in the PDF. Foundry Foundry Foundry Annotate a PDF on iPhone Sometimes you might want to highlight areas of a PDF, particularly if you’re working on it with a friend or colleague, so in those instances, you can use the annotation tools available on the iPhone. To do this, open the PDF, tap on it, then you’ll see the row of tools appear on the bottom of the screen. Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly Martyn Casserly From there you can choose the highlighter by tapping on it. If you want to adjust the thickness of the pen stroke, just tap it again and a pop-up menu will appear with the various sizes available. There’s also the opacity shown on the slider beneath, so you can make the strokes either see-through or solid.  On the right, next to the ’+’ button, there’s a circle that displays the current color of the highlighter. Tap this can you can use the palette to change it to the tone your prefer. Aside from the highlighter, you can choose the pen tool, marker, eraser and other ones to add the kind of annotation that you desire.  If you make a mistake at any point, just tap the Undo icon (arrow curved towards the left) to remove the last annotation.  That’s it, a free and easy way to annotate PDFs on your iPhone. If you want to try the same thing on a bigger screen, then you can check out our how to edit PDFs on a Mac guide.  Best iPhone apps for editing PDFs For more refined PDF editing on your iPhone try some of these tools, all of which are cross-platform, with versions available for the Mac as well. In fact, we have reviewed all of these in our round-up of the Best PDF editors for Mac. Readdle PDF Expert. Create, edit and annotate PDFs. Merge PDFs together. From $9.99/£9.99. Get it from the iOS App Store here. Abbyy FineReader. Scan PDFs, extract text and edit PDFs. From $2.99/£2.99. Get it from the iOS App Store here. Adobe Acrobat Sign. Free app to fill in and sign PDFs. Get it from the iOS App Store here. Wondershare PDFelement. Edit, read, sign, and annotate PDFs. From £6.99 for PDF Editor and Scanner. Get it from the iOS App Store here. Foxit Reader. View, edit and sign PDFs. From £10.49 a year. Get it from the iOS App Store here. iOS, iPhone, PDF Editors

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Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock bundle priced at $15/mo for Comcast Xfinity customers
After being teased by the Comcast CEO last week, the StreamSaver bundle is now official. The bundle can be purchased by Xfinity Internet and TV customers, for $15 per month. For that price, you get access to Netflix Basic with ads, Peacock Premium (with ads), and Apple TV+ (no ads as Apple does not currently offer an ad-supported tier). Purchased individually, theses services would cost about $23 per month. more…

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Sonos Roam 2 portable AirPlay speaker gets surprise release
Sonos didn't just release its first set of headphone on Tuesday, as it also doubled down with a refresh of its portable Roam speaker alongside a new app update.The updated Sonos Roam 2 travel speakerThe Sonos Roam 2 improves on its predecessor with better Bluetooth controls, easier setup, automatic Trueplay, and more.It debuts under the radar as the speaker-manufacturer has all eyes on its new Sonos Ace headphones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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If China invades Taiwan, ASML and TSMC can disable chip machines remotely
TMSC and its Dutch chip machine supplier ASML have made joint plans to remotely disable the machines in the event of an invasion… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Vision Pro's next 'adventure' experience is Parkour in Paris
Users of the Apple Vision Pro will be able to see the sights of Paris from a unique viewpoint, with a new "Adventure" immersive experience featuring rooftop parkour.An image from Apple's upcoming 'Parkour' experience for Apple Vision ProApple has been producing content for its Apple Vision Pro, giving owners of the mixed-reality headset a selection of immersive experiences to enjoy. After releasing the first episode of "Adventure" involving tightrope walking across a canyon, Apple's next episode will offer more of the same.Appearing in the Apple TV app in visionOS, the second episode is titled "Parkour." The description states users can "Join the world's leading parkour athletes on a gravity-defying trek across the streets and rooftops of Paris." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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