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- 07:41 pmMonitor light bar’s inventor launches ScreenBar Pro
BenQ unveiled the world's first monitor light bar in 2017. Now it's back with an upgraded BenQ ScreenBar Pro and a way to win one. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:40 pmApple needed a little bit of help to shoot its ‘Let loose’ event on iPhone
Apple’s “Let loose” special event this week was shot on iPhone, much like last October’s “Scary fast” event. This time around, however, Apple appears to have gotten some help by attaching additional lenses to the iPhones. Apple has confirmed to Stu Maschwitz that this week’s event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max, with lenses from Panavision attached for certain scenes. more…07:20 pmEverything you need to create the ultimate iPad Pro desk setup
The M4 iPad Pro is capable of being used by many as their primary computer. Maybe you just want the best iPad for PDFs, spreadsheets, note-taking, and other simple tasks. Or perhaps you’re a creative professional who truly pushes the performance of the iPad with video editing work, AI-driven photo edits, and more. If you rely on the iPad to get things done, you may be interested in building an iPad-centric desk setup for your primary workspace. Sure, the iPad’s portability and versatility make it a great computer for lounging outdoors or taking to a coffee shop. But if you can build a true workstation at home or in the office, you’ll need some key accessories to go with it. Here are some of the best accessories to create the ultimate iPad Pro desk setup. more…07:18 pmFollowing Apple’s lead, Big Tech embraces a hallmark of pre-internet stocks
Shareholders aren't just seeing their stock prices swell, they are getting paid too. The dividend, its importance demoted over the past… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:41 pmThe Apple Pencil 2 is $50 Off
Get a nice deal and a professional-grade stylus in the process. Today, the Apple Pencil 2nd generation is down to just $79 from its original price of $130 on Amazon. The Apple Pencil 2 is the gold standard when it comes to stylus accessories, boasting pixel-perfect precision and the lowest latency around. It’s versatile enough […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:39 pmiTunes gets Windows update for new iPad models
The iTunes software for Windows has been updated to 12.13.2 along with support for the newly-released iPad Air and iPad Pro models. The iTunes 12.13.2 update came in recently and had software for recognizing the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. For the Mac, iTunes has been phased out and replaced with the TV […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:38 pmApple Pencil Pro to have five unique box designs
Apple’s newest Pencil device will have five different box designs. Five different iterations of the word ‘Pro’ will be emblazoned on top of the packaging that comes with the Apple Pencil Pro. It’s said that customers will receive one of the five different designs at random. Pre-orders for the Apple accessory have begun, with customers […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:36 pmMarvel immersive story heading to Apple Vision Pro
Streaming service Disney+ will be producing exclusive immersive content for the Apple Vision Pro. Marvel Studios recently announced an immersive Disney+ story coming to the Vision Pro. It will be an hour long and connected to the platform’s ‘What If?’ animated series. Furthermore, the exclusive story will be an app for the headset. What If? […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:35 pmiPad lineup could have more clarity with one change
With 48 individual iPad configurations available from Apple, there are more choices in the lineup than ever. When simplified, though, the iPad line is divided into four models: iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. As Logan Spurgeon points out, however, there’s one thing Apple could do to really bring clarity to the iPad line. more…06:10 pmApple to power some AI features with via data centers using Apple Silicon
This year, Apple will power some of its upcoming artificial intelligence features via data centers equipped with its own Apple Silicon chips… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:10 pmApple’s plastic-free packaging means pack-in logo stickers are going away
Pack-in Apple stickers go back at least as far as 1977’s Apple II.06:08 pmNew iPad Pro, iPad Air, and M4 chip Apple event reactions
Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance reflect on how they feel the video event format is performing for Apple, and whether it makes sense for the company to return to the live keynote style, sometimes. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. 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 iMazing 3: The world’s most trusted tool to manage Apple devices and transfer data from a Mac or PC. Redesigned for the future. more…06:08 pmApple To Power AI Tools With In-House Server Chips This Year
Apple will deliver some of its upcoming AI features this year via data centers equipped with its own in-house processors, part of a sweeping effort to infuse its devices with AI capabilities. From a report: The company is placing high-end chips -- similar to ones it designed for the Mac -- in cloud-computing servers designed to process the most advanced AI tasks coming to Apple devices, according to people familiar with the matter. Simpler AI-related features will be processed directly on iPhones, iPads and Macs, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plan is still under wraps. The move is part of Apple's much-anticipated push into generative artificial intelligence -- the technology behind ChatGPT and other popular tools. The company is playing catch-up with Big Tech rivals in the area but is poised to lay out an ambitious AI strategy at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10. Apple's plan to use its own chips and process AI tasks in the cloud was hatched about three years ago, but the company accelerated the timeline after the AI craze -- fueled by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini -- forced it to move more quickly. The first AI server chips will be the M2 Ultra, which was launched last year as part of the Mac Pro and Mac Studio computers, though the company is already eyeing future versions based on the M4 chip Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:06 pmComcast launches ‘NOW’ affordable home internet, mobile plans, and more [U]
Comcast is out with some new prepaid connectivity offerings today. The new internet plans are simple and affordable with speeds up to 200 Mbps for home internet and unlimited 5G data for the mobile plans. Meanwhile, NOW TV includes access to 40+ networks for live and on-demand content. more…06:00 pmThe iPad has come so incredibly far since 2010, and fulfills Steve Jobs' vision perfectly | AppleInsiderThe iPad has come so incredibly far since 2010, and fulfills Steve Jobs' vision perfectly
It's still a sheet of glass, has no serious competitors, and uses radically different technology as you'd expect for a product more than a decade old, but the 2024 iPad still conforms to Steve Jobs' original vision for the product.Steve Jobs demonstrating the original iPadThere is an argument that the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models are merely spec-bump ones, that they are the same as ever, just a bit faster. That does ignore the new screens, or at least the larger one that's been brought to the iPad Air for the first time.It's not an unreasonable criticism, though, until you look back. Comparing the new 13-inch iPad Pro to the iPad Steve Jobs so proudly showed off at the original launch is eye-opening. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:39 pmBloomberg: iOS 18 AI features will be powered by Apple silicon-equipped data centers
Coming on the heels of a Wall Street Journal report that Apple was developing its own chips geared toward powering AI-focused data centers, today Mark Gurman at Bloomberg effectively confirmed the report while adding new details of his own. more…05:29 pmApple drops three macOS release candidates in one day
Arriving two days after the rest of the operating systems, the release candidate of macOS 14.5 is now available alongside two older versions for testing ahead of full release.macOS on an iMac and MacBook ProOn Tuesday, Apple handed out the release candidates for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, and watchOS 10.5. Two days later, the RC for macOS Sonoma 14.5 has finally showed up.Developers participating in Apple's beta program can secure the latest builds from the Apple Developer Center or by updating hardware already running the betas, using the Settings app. Public beta versions are typically out shortly after the developer variants, and can be signed up to from the Apple Beta Software Program website. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:18 pmAhead of new iPads, Apple took 35.2% share of worldwide tablet market in Q1
Apple faced a bit of a lull last year due to the poor economy and the absence of new iPad models and declined 8.5% year over year. The… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:15 pmApple releases macOS Sonoma 14.5 RC with release notes
Following release candidate versions of iOS and other operating systems this week, Apple has seeded out macOS 14.5 RC to testers. This version could be what ships when the final version reaches customers. Here are the release notes: more…05:06 pmIf you’ve always wanted a pair of AirPods, now’s the time to grab em
Macworld If it seems like everyone has a pair of AirPods except you, there’s never been a time to try them out: Amazon is selling the 2nd-generation AirPods for a penny under $80 today, a savings of $59 a the lowest price we’ve ever seen. These AirPods are the same model that came out in 2019, but they’re still a fantastic set of earbuds. They don’t have Apple’s newest design or features in the 3rd-gen model, but they’ve got everything you want in a pair of buds: fantastic battery life, seamless setup, hands-free Siri, on-device controls, and super-low latency thanks to Apple’s H1 chip. And of course, you’re getting the iconic AirPods design and crisp, clear audio. In our 4.5-star review of the 2nd-gen AirPods, we called them “the best true wireless earbuds around” and praised the long battery life and features. And that was when the price was $159. At this deal, they’re a downright steal. Headphones