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- 06:43 pmPSA: There’s a security update available for iTunes users on Windows
Remember iTunes? Although it was discontinued years ago on macOS, the Windows version lives on to this day. And if you’re one of the people who still has iTunes installed on your PC, there’s an update available with an important security patch. more…06:38 pmReplacing your expired Apple Card? Apple wants your old piece of titanium back
It’s been nearly five years since the Apple Card first debuted as an iPhone-exclusive credit card option from Apple. Early adopters of the Apple Card were recently notified that their titanium physical card would soon be replaced due to its expiration date drawing near. Users have now started to receive their replacement Apple Cards, and with them, a surprising addition to the packaging: a prepaid envelope to send your old titanium card back to Apple. more…06:24 pmNew iPads hint at eSIM-only iPhone expanding to more countries soon
Apple on Tuesday announced the new iPad Air and iPad Pro, and an interesting detail about both of them is that their respective Cellular versions are eSIM only, which means that they no longer have a SIM card tray. While eSIM-only iPhones are only available in the US, Apple is making eSIM-only iPads available worldwide – and this might be a hint of what will happen to the iPhone soon. more…06:15 pmVersatile new lightweight folio fits 2024 iPad Pro and Air
The new Pitaka MagEZ Folio 2 serves as a case and and multi-angle stand for either the new iPad Pro or the new iPad Air. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:11 pmVision Pro support arrives for Duet Display and Screens to enhance your virtual desktop | 9 to 5 MacVision Pro support arrives for Duet Display and Screens to enhance your virtual desktop
More functionality for Vision Pro has landed with two new third-party app updates. The popular Duet Display and Screens are both now available for Apple’s headset. Here are all the details and features. more…06:09 pmApple Pencil Pro compatible only with new 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air models
Users of iPads older than those announced yesterday cannot us Apple Pencil Pro as the new smart stylus is only compatible with the new… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:02 pmYes, Apple, nano-texture all the things!
One takeaway from the latest iPad event is that matte versus glossy is a polarizing topic when it comes to displays. This take is based on some of the reactions to Apple bringing its nano-texture matte display technology to the iPad Pro at last. For me, nano-texture coming to the iPad is easily my favorite piece of news from Apple’s Let Loose event. more…06:00 pmBuying an M4 iPad Pro? You should know about these two unadvertised tiers of RAM, CPU, and more | 9 to 5 MacBuying an M4 iPad Pro? You should know about these two unadvertised tiers of RAM, CPU, and more
Yesterday Apple unveiled the next generation of the iPad Pro, a major update including an M4 chip, OLED-powered Ultra Retina XDR display, ultra-thin industrial design, and more. In the last couple generations of iPad Pro, there was a key difference between the 11-inch and 13-inch models that many shoppers didn’t know about. The larger model came with significantly better display technology than its smaller sibling. That’s changed with the M4 iPad Pro, with Apple giving both models with the same top-tier Ultra Retina XDR. However, while it was not announced in the keynote, Apple is nonetheless shipping two very different tiers of M4 iPad Pro. This time around, the differences aren’t tied to the display. Rather, there are significant, unadvertised changes that will come depending on the storage option you choose. more…05:47 pmApple loses another designer who worked in Jony Ive's core team
Duncan Kerr, a designer who has been a part of Apple's journey since the late 1990s is now departing, marking another loss for the design team in a relatively short span of time.Jony IveIn February, Apple lost designer Bart Andre, who had been with the company since 1992. He was Apple's longest-serving industrial designer.On Wednesday, it was learned that Kerr would also be departing, though his plans are currently unknown. Kerr had worked at Apple since 1999 and was heavily involved in developing several generations of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:47 pmApple loses another designer who worked in Jony Ive's core team
Duncan Kerr, a designer who has been a part of Apple's journey since the late 1990s is now departing, marking another loss for the design team in a relatively short span of time.Jony IveIn February, Apple lost designer Bart Andre, who had been with the company since 1992. He was Apple's longest-serving industrial designer.On Wednesday, it was learned that Kerr would also be departing, though his plans are currently unknown. Kerr had worked at Apple since 1999 and was heavily involved in developing several generations of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:40 pmMarvel’s What If…? VR/AR app coming to Vision Pro
Explore the Marvel Multiverse like never before with "What If...? An Immersive Story." This VR/AR experience is coming only to Apple Vision Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:32 pmM4 iPad Pro CPU cores and RAM amount are tied to storage capacity
Apple has tied RAM to storage capacity in iPads, but it's a first for the CPU.05:14 pmJony Ive’s famed Apple industrial design team is now almost entirely dissolved
The Apple design group that was led by Jony Ive — one that designed Macs, iPods, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and more — is now… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:06 pmApple rolling out RC builds of iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, more [U]
Following the Let Loose event this morning, Apple is now releasing RC builds of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and tvOS 17.5 to developers and beta testers. The updates add some new features and also come with bug fixes. Update: Apple has just released watchOS 10.5 RC 2 with a new build number (21T576). more…05:00 pmScore up to 92% off iPhone cases and accessories
Have your pick of super-low prices on iPhone cases and other accessories, mixed in with some of the same for Android users. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:59 pmiPad gives nonspeaking woman a voice to advocate for Americans with disabilities
A woman with nonspeaking autism got an iPad when she was 18, and through an app on it, is now speaking in schools — and working for the government.Jordyn Zimmerman using an iPad accessibility tool to give her a voice (Source: CBS)Apple introduced Live Speech with iOS 17 in 2023, but as far back as 2014 there were iPad apps that could speak whatever was typed into them. The iPad then radically changed the life of Jordyn Zimmerman, then aged 18, who had nonspeaking autism."[The] iPad gave me so much confidence to really connect with people," she told CBS Mornings. "No matter where I am on iPad, I can double tap that assistive touch button, which allows me to open a live speech accessibility feature." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:53 pmNearly half of iPhone buyers choose upgraded storage tier, study finds
CIRP is out with a new report today focused on the sales patterns of iPhone buyers when it comes to storage tiers. They highlight how storage tiers have become a major way for Apple to increase its profit line for each new iPhone sold, as the iPhone’s margins get increasingly better when storage is upgraded. According to CIRP’s findings, almost half of iPhone buyers opt to upgrade the storage on their device. And this trend skews even higher, reaching over 50%, when considering the iPhone 15 lineup in isolation. more…04:49 pm25-year Apple design veteran announces departure; Jony Ive’s old team ‘almost entirely dissolved’ | 9 to 5 Mac25-year Apple design veteran announces departure; Jony Ive’s old team ‘almost entirely dissolved’
Apple is losing another veteran design team members, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Duncan Kerr, a designer who has been at Apple for over 25 years, has reportedly informed the company that he will depart in the near future. more…04:39 pmM2 iPad Air vs M1 iPad Air: What’s upgraded?
Apple has launched the 2024 iPad Air with an upgraded M2 chip, a larger 13-inch version joining the 11-inch model, Apple Pencil Pro compatibility, and more. Join along for everything that’s new and improved for the M2 iPad Air vs M1 iPad Air. more…04:39 pmApple’s new iPad Pros are shockingly thin
Apple's new iPad Pro is the thinnest Apple product ever with a shockingly thin and light design, taking portability to a whole new level… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.