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- 04:28 pmApple clarifies iOS 17.5 bug that exposed deleted photos
iOS 17.5.1 fixed the bug, but users still had questions.04:20 pmUse Live Voicemail and Silence Unknown Callers together for call-free bliss
Live Voicemail and Silence Unknown Callers give iPhone owners a new way to stop unknown callers from intruding. Here's how to set it up. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:54 pmRelax, that iOS 17.5 Photos bug doesn’t mean Apple keeps your deleted photos
Macworld Apple released the iOS 17.5.1 update earlier this week, fixing a bug–a potentially embarrassing one–that would suddenly recover photos that were deleted long ago. The fix comes as a relief to many, but users who put more thought into are left wondering, was the bug within iOS on the iPhone, or was it an iCloud issue? And if it was iCloud, what the heck Apple–why are you holding on to photos deleted long after the 30-day waiting period? Is Apple secretly keeping our photos for nefarious reasons (dun dun duuun!)? According to reports, iCloud has nothing to do with the bug. 9to5Mac confirmed with Apple that the photos were only stored locally on the device and not synced to iCloud Photos. Instead, those “files could have persisted from one device to another when restoring from a backup, performing a device-to-device transfer, or when restoring from an iCloud Backup.” As for a Reddit post that claimed that the recovered photos appear on a iPad that was sold to another person, Apple told 9to5Mac that claim is false—it couldn’t happen if the seller had completed erased the iPad via Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. This permanently deletes all data on the device and reinstalls the operating system. That Reddit post has since been deleted so it appears as though it was either fabricated or the poster was misinformed. In case you don’t want to take Apple’s word for it, a third party security researcher has confirmed that iCloud Photos wasn’t involved in the bug. SynAcktiv took the iOS 17.5.1 update and through some reverse engineering found that the problem was indeed an on-device issue, not one with iCloud Photos. According to SynAcktiv’s report, “the photos that reappeared were still lying around on the filesystem and that they were just found by the migration routine added in iOS 17.5.” It’s not iCloud Photos, that’s good to know. The question remains, why are those photos still on the device long after they were deleted? Apple won’t get into specifics but blamed “database corruption” in the iOS 17.5.1 release notes. Generally, when you delete a file on a computer, the file isn’t actually erased. The OS marks the areas as available for file storage, so the file stays there until it is overwritten. This could have something to do with the bug. However, SynAcktiv refers to a Reddit post that cites an unnamed Apple source who claims the issue involves photos that were saved to the Files app. SynAcktiv could not confirm that claim but concluded it was “plausible.” In any case, the issue is fixed with the 17.5.1 update. iCloud, iOS, iPad, iPhone03:52 pmApple 13-inch M4 iPad Pro now $50 off, HomePod mini deals, Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Ocean Band, Beats, much more | 9 to 5 MacApple 13-inch M4 iPad Pro now $50 off, HomePod mini deals, Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Ocean Band, Beats, much more
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, the Apple deals keep coming with a new all-time low on the most affordable 13-inch M4 iPad Pro at $50 off – it’s now joining other configurations in the lineup. From there, we are now tracking the first deal of the holiday on both HomePod mini (all five colors) and HomePod 2 alongside Apple Watch Ultra 2 with the official Ocean Band (or not) and a slew of price drops on the atest Beats headphone and earbud releases. You’ll find all of that and more waiting below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals. more…03:46 pmWe could be less than two years away from the first large-screen folding MacBook
Macworld We’ve been hearing for years that Apple is working on a large-screen folding device that’s more likely to be an iPad than an iPhone. And now a new report sheds some new light on the project–which could arrive in 2026. According to a Medium post by Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is looking to ship a large-screen folding MacBook by 2026. That’s a slightly more aggressive timeline than has been previously rumored and could represent an acceleration of the project. Kuo claims Apple “aims to make the panel as crease-free as possible, requiring high design specifications for both the panel and the hinge,” which are pricey at around $900 for the two parts. Kuo claims that Apple is considering a folding MacBook with either a 20.25-inch or 18.8-inch display, which would correspond to the closed size of Apple’s current 14–15-inch and 13–14-inch laptops, respectively. On X, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (via MacRumors) said Apple is leaning toward the 18.8-inch model to keep costs down. According to Kuo, the laptop will use Apple’s M5 chip, which is expected to ship in the second half of 2026. In case you didn’t already guess, Kuo says the folding MacBook is “likely to be expensive” and the bill of materials “could approach that of the current Vision Pro.” Apple currently sells a 16-inch MacBook Pro that starts at $3,499 but it has a high-end M3 Max processor, 36GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Based on Kuo’s explanation, a folding MacBook would significantly lower specs for a similar price. However, Apple’s first folding device will likely be a bigger hit than Vision Pro, with Kuo estimating more than a million units in 2026. MacBook03:30 pmThis microphone boom arm is ‘in a class of its own’ [Setups]
Need a better way move your mic around? Logitech G Compass microphone boom arm gets high marks from this user. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:58 pmApple Arcade Guide: Everything available and what’s new?
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more…02:57 pmApple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 [U]
A year and a half after Apple launched its Studio Display, Samsung released a direct competitor with its ViewFinity S9 5K monitor. With many of the same features as Studio Display plus some beyond, it’s an interesting alternative. Follow along for how Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 stack up. Update 5/24: The ($705 discount) for a limited time – making it a tempting pick over Studio Display. more…02:47 pmTested: Manuel-Dreesmann hand-made leather MacBook Pro case
The price you’ll pay Apple for MacBook Pro leather cases has varied widely over the years, but with its anti-leather kick, the closest you’ll get to a leather case on apple.com is a “vegan leather” one from von Holzhausen. On the plus side, that has brought the price down well below Apple’s leather years. For the 16-inch MacBook Pro, for example, the case costs a comparatively affordable $99.95. But while I respect Apple’s stance on the topic, for me there’s no substitute for real leather … more…02:46 pmBest Memorial Day 2024 sales: Apple AirPods, MacBooks, new iPads up to $700 off
Memorial Day 2024 sales are in full swing, with lower pricing on Apple products, ranging from MacBooks that are up to $700 off to AirPods Max that are $100 off. Even 2024 iPads are discounted.Save up to $700 on Apple products during Memorial Day sales. Continue Reading on AppleInsider02:45 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes ditches movie trailer downloads
On May 24, 2013, Apple began phasing out downloads from its once enormously popular iTunes Movie Trailers website. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:45 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes ditches movie trailer downloads
On May 24, 2013, Apple began phasing out downloads from its once enormously popular iTunes Movie Trailers website. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:25 pmThis is why deleted iPhone photos returned to some iOS 17.5 users
After updating to iOS 17.5, some users reported seeing deleted photos reappear on their devices. Apple attributed the problem to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:21 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Elvis, Alexa, and MacBook Air
Amazon is planning an overhaul for its personal assistant, Alexa. As part of the AI changes, rumors suggest the company is also going to charge users to get the new version to help offset the cost of development. Microsoft has said that its newest PCs are beating Apple's MacBook Air in performance and battery life benchmarks. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Judge blocks the foreclosure sale of Elvis' Graceland Comcast announces Netflix, Peacock, Apple TV+ Bundle Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle Amazon plans to give Alexa an AI overhaul — and a monthly subscription price AppleTV+ Wants to Pay Actors Based on How Many People Watch Their Movies Inside Microsoft’s mission to take down the MacBook Air Shows and movies we're watching Sing Street, Netflix Once, Hulu02:15 pmiPad mini with OLED screen on course for 2026 launch
Exciting news for iPad mini fans! An unconfirmed report suggests that an OLED screen is in development for Apple's smallest tablet. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:11 pmApple plans macOS 15 changes for the controversial System Settings app
The Mac’s position as an established, decades-old platform means that any time Apple makes changes to the way that platform works, some pushback is expected. In macOS Ventura, for example, the company redesigned the System Preferences app to look and feel more like the iPhone and iPad’s Settings app. The rebranded System Settings debuted to some notable backlash, especially during the beta cycle. Now, ahead of WWDC in a few weeks, AppleInsider reports that Apple is planning some changes for System Settings in the forthcoming macOS 15. Will they be enough to win over the app’s critics? more…02:05 pmYour next iPhone could be the iPad mini – iPhone 15 vs iPad mini showdown
You make a fraction as many phone calls as you used to, yet you're paying over a thousand bucks for a phone. This might be the time to switch from the iPhone to the iPad mini.The iPad mini has almost everything an iPhone does, but for a lower costWe get this question a lot more than you think we would. We get a lot of emails asking if an iPhone is better, or an iPad mini for any given use case.It boils down to a key point. Very simply, take actual phone calls — not FaceTime audio or video — out of the picture for a moment and the iPad mini does everything you need. The devil is in the details, though. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmIkea Sjöss 45W charger review: Why buy anything else? ★★★★☆
With dual USB-C ports and a low price, the Ikea Sjöss 45W charger should be your go-to power brick, according to our review. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:43 pmOLED iPad mini in the works, for launch in early 2026 – report
A new supply-chain report suggests that we can expect Apple to release an OLED iPad mini in 2026, and that the iPad Air will also be upgraded to OLED within the same timeframe. It says that Samsung has already started developing samples of displays intended to be used in what would be a significant upgrade to the most bijou of the iPad line-up … more…01:30 pmThese bone-conduction headphones with LEDs boost your nighttime safety
Earbuds can be uncomfortable, and over-ear headphones can be bulky. Dashlyte bone-conduction earphones with LED neckband solve both problems. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)