Bloomberg: Apple Vision Pro to debut internationally following WWDC
Apple Vision Pro first launched in the US only back in February, and it was unknown how long it would take for Apple to bring the product to more countries. Now, a new report indicates the wait may not be much longer. more…

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Worried about another iPad Pro Bendgate? Apple wants you to relax
Macworld Apple loves to make its products thinner, even if no one asks for it. When Apple revealed the new iPad Pro it made its thinnest tablets ever–the 11- and 13-inch iPad Pro are 5.3 mm and 5.1 mm thick, respectively. But for longtime Apple users, proclamations about the slender profile bring back memories of Bendgate, which happened with the iPhone 6 Plus, the iPhone SE, and most importantly the 2018 iPad Pro. Bendgate isn’t going to happen with these iPad Pros–at least that’s what Apple says. In an interview with YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss, Apple’s John Ternus describes a “cowling” over the metal logic board cover that dissipates heat and creates a “central rib” that runs through the whole iPad Pro Pro to “tremendously” improves the device’s stiffness. Ternus says the cowling is a new part of the iPad Pro. 2. How the new iPad is more durable: pic.twitter.com/ZKyxBdk7p8— Arun Maini (@Mrwhosetheboss) May 11, 2024 As for why Apple keeps making products thinner, Apple’s Greg Joswiak said, “We love to kind of defy physics (if you will) and figure out how to make things smaller and lighter and make them that much better as well.” Joswiak also talks about how Apple doesn’t make feature compromises when it shrinks its products. Whether the new iPad Pro is durable enough for everyday use remains to be seen. Pairing it with the new Magic Keyboard, which wasn’t available when the 2018 model was introduced, could provide a bit of structural reinforcement while the device is being stored or in a bag. Back in 2018, there were widespread reports of iPads that were bent in the center after being stored in a bag. Apple didn’t issue a recall for the affected units—and in some cases refused to fix them under warranty—but the issue quickly fizzles and subsequent updates haven’t had any structural issues. Apple announced the new iPad Pro and iPad Air (which, despite the name, isn’t lighter or thinner than the iPad Pro) at the “Let Loose” event last week. The new iPads start shipping this Wednesday. Learn more about the new iPad Pro and iPad Air. 11-inch iPad Pro (2024) Price When Reviewed: $999 (Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $999 at Apple 13-inch iPad Pro (2024) Price When Reviewed: $1,299 (Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: $1299 at Apple iPad

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What does the ‘Air’ in ‘iPad Air’ mean nowadays? Greg Joswiak has an answer
After Apple’s iPad-focused event last week, many observers – including yours truly – pointed out that the new iPad Pro is actually thinner and lighter than the iPad Air. This had me wondering what “Air” actually means nowadays for Apple. In a new interview, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, offered up an explanation. more…

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M2 iPad Air vs iPad 10: Is the base model best for most users?
Alongside the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, the iPad 10 remains in the lineup as the entry-level tablet from Apple with a lower price. Here’s a look at what’s the same and different when considering the M2 iPad Air vs iPad 10. more…

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Apple Music celebrates the launch of inaugural 100 Best Albums list
Apple Music today announced the release of its 100 Best Albums of all time, a celebratory list of the greatest records ever made… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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New M4 iPad Pro $50 off, M2 iPad Air deals, Beats Solo 4 now down at $150, and more
With new Apple gear about to get unleashed into the wild, and the recent debut of the 2024 Beats Solo headphones, today’s roundup of deals is loaded with the first price drops on the latest and greatest. Amazon has now knocked $50 off Apple’s new M2 iPad Air alongside discounts on the new M2 iPad Air from $570. From there, we have some of the best prices ever on the M3 MacBook Air from $950 as well as the very first price drop on this year’s Beats Solo 4 update at $150. Head below for a closer look at everything in today’s 9to5toys Launch Break. more…

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Apple makes breaking your new iPad's screen a little less painful
Buyers of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro now have an option with AppleCare+ to get broken screens replaced for just $29.AppleCare+ logo atop an iPadThe new low fee is the same one that Apple has been running for iPhones since 2018, and it comes with the same condition. Specifically, the screen can be the only damaged item, and any other damage is charged at $99.In this case the AppleCare+ option is also solely available for the new 11-inch an 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Other iPad models remain on $49 per screen repair, even under the AppleCare+ insurance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Microsoft Places uses AI to assist the new normal of hybrid work
Coordinating teams and in-office days in our new normal of hybrid work is a difficult task, and one that carries a lot of untapped potential for productivity tools. Today Microsoft announced the public preview launch of Places, a new app a couple years in the making that aims to use AI to assist teams in syncing their in-office time. more…

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This is a top microphone arm for good reason [Setups]
This M3 Max MacBook Pro and Studio Display streaming and podcasting setup sports the well-liked Elgato Wave Microphone Arm. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Best new iPad Pro and iPad Air accessories to keep your device safe and stylish
Sparked by new Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air models, third-party makers are debuting a host of accessories. Here are the ones we like the most.iPad Air and iPad Pro accessory roundupApple recently debuted new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, which means it's time to start thinking about new accessories. We've picked out some of our favorite cases, keyboards, and accessories to help you trick out your brand new iPad. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Music countdown names 100 best albums of all time
Over the next 10 days, Apple Music reveals its picks for 100 best albums of all time. You'll have plenty of chances to disagree strongly! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Music countdown names 100 best albums of all time
Over the next 10 days, Apple Music reveals its picks for 100 best albums of all time. You'll have plenty of chances to disagree strongly! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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New iPad Pro and iPad Air screens are cheaper to replace (if you buy AppleCare)
Even though the new iPad Pro and iPad Air feature bigger and better screens than ever before, they’ll also be cheaper than ever to replace – assuming you buy AppleCare+. Here are the full details. more…

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Matter 1.3, Brilliant goes under, & Ridge MagSafe wallet on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the launch of Matter 1.3 and its new device categories, go hands-on with the Ridge MagSafe wallet, and break down the fall of Brilliant.HomeKit Insider PodcastThe big news this week is that the Connectivity Standards Alliance has released the 1.3 spec of Matter. This update brings tons of new device categories as well as other improvements.A good portion of the episode is also devoted to what went wrong with Brilliant, the smart home wall controller that recently shuttered. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Today in Apple history: System 7 debut shakes up the Mac
On May 13, 1991, Apple released Mac OS 7, commonly known as System 7. The new Mac operating system was whip-fast, beautiful and innovative. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Today in Apple history: System 7 debut shakes up the Mac
On May 13, 1991, Apple released Mac OS 7, commonly known as System 7. The new Mac operating system was whip-fast, beautiful and innovative. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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M4 is the first Apple silicon chip to debut on iPad, so when will it arrive on the Mac?
It’s been only a couple of months since Apple’s most popular Mac was updated to the M3 chip, and about half a year since the M3 first debuted. But already, thanks to the M4’s inclusion in the new iPad Pro, prospective Mac buyers are wondering when this new iPad-exclusive chip will make its way into the Mac lineup. Here’s what we currently expect from the M4’s Mac timeline. more…

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Apple reportedly finalizing terms to incorporate OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology into operating systems
Apple reportedly is close to a deal with ChatGPT-creator OpenAI to integrate its generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Enjoy classic PlayStation games on iPhone with Gamma
The just-released Gamma retro game emulator brings original PlayStation titles to iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Report: iOS 18 to get a big AI boost with ChatGPT integration
Macworld With WWDC 2024 less than a month away, we’re starting to get a good idea of what Apple has in mind as its big software announcements, namely iOS 18. We already knew that AI was likely to be a major theme of the event, but a new report offers specifics of what that will involve. According to the generally well-informed leaker Mark Gurman (citing “people familiar with the matter”), Apple “has closed in on an agreement” with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT features to the iPhone as of the launch of iOS 18 this year. Crucially, that would mean the technology being integrated into the phone’s own software, presumably powering searches and Siri queries among numerous other applications; ChatGPT is already available on the App Store as a third-party app. The ambiguous tense of that sentence quoted above is worth clearing up. The deal has not been finalized, but it appears to be very close; Gurman contrasts the OpenAI situation with separate discussions concerning Google’s Gemini chatbot which “haven’t led to an agreement, but are ongoing.” He also notes that Apple and OpenAI have been in discussions for several months, that negotiations intensified in April, and that the two companies have recently been “finalizing terms.” A separate report in the New York Times claims that Apple is working to revamp Siri in iOS 18 with an updated version that is “more conversational and versatile.” Many pundits feel that Apple is late to the party in terms of AI, a hot buzzword in the tech community. But the AI hype has been balanced by a similar quantity of criticism when companies get it wrong, such as Gemini’s racially diverse Nazis. It always seemed likely that the naturally cautious Apple would license AI tech from someone else with a proven track record, and it seems we now know who that someone will be. For all the latest news and rumors concerning Apple’s imminent software update, which will be announced in June and launched to the public in the fall, check out our regularly updated iOS 18 superguide. iOS, iPhone

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