YouTube ‘Playables’ launch on iOS
YouTube is the most recent company to launch mobile games that are accessible outside the app store. Today, YouTube officially launches “Playables” on its platform. Playables are free to play games you can play on YouTube for the iPad and the iPhone, as well as their website. With more than 75 game titles, Youtube is […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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HomeKit Weekly: Hands-on with the new Aqara P2 motion sensor
A few weeks ago, Aqara was in the news with the release of its . I am a big fan of motion sensors for smart homes as they allow for some pretty rad automations based on who’s in a certain room and when. They’re generally low-cost enough that you can put them in multiple rooms without breaking the budget. Let’s dive into the new motion sensor and see how it works. more…

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Downgrade to iOS 17.5 no longer supported
Apple has stopped signing the iOS 17.5, meaning iPhone users can no longer downgrade to the 17.5 version of the iOS. After May 20 once iOS 17.5.1 is released, users will be unable to downgrade to the previous version. This is not a new thing for Apple to do, since it usually happens when a […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iOS 18 release date: When to expect the betas and public launch
We’re not far from the first official look at iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on June 10. Whether you’d like to test out the new OS as soon as the dev beta is available or you’ll wait for the public beta or public launch, follow along for when to expect the iOS 18 release date. more…

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iOS 18 to allow text effects for individual words in iMessage
Macworld Get ready to jazz up your iMessages. According to a MacRumors story citing “multiple sources familiar with the matter,” iOS 18 is going to take the fun text effects a step further by allowing you to add text effects to individual words within the message. It is not clear if these will be the same text effects currently available to entire messages, entirely new ones (like bold or italics), or something else entirely. You can already add a handful of fun effects to your iMessages. There are full-screen effects like balloons, lasers, and confetti, or text effects like slam or invisible ink. Those text effects apply to your entire message, though. Messages in iOS 18 is expected to get quite an upgrade with RCS support allowing for much better communication with Android phones, AI-powered autocomplete features, and maybe even custom AI-generated emojis. It’s not clear if these text effects will apply only to iMessages or will work with RCS messages as well, but Apple is incentivized to continue making iMessage a more full-featured and desirable alternative to the “green bubbles,” even if Android users can send messages that are more advanced that the current SMS ones. We’ll learn about all the changes coming to Messages in iOS 18 and macOS 15 at WWDC in June. iOS

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Expect Settings revamp in iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15
Another reason to get psyched for WWDC24 -- cross-OS changes in a Settings app revamp, plus tweaks to Control Center! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Wait, you haven’t watched ‘Slow Horses,’ the critically lauded Apple TV+ series?
Apple TV+'s "Slow Horses" is darkly funny espionage drama that follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iMessage in iOS 18 to bring animations and text effects to individual words—is rich text support coming?
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 release is expected to be one of the iPhone’s biggest software updates ever. Today a new report highlights an enhancement set to be added to one of Apple’s most popular apps: Messages. more…

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BusyCal 2024.2.4
Ensures that duration information is now always visible in the event info panel. ($49.99 new, free update, 67.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)

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Mimestream 1.3.4
Resolves an issue with conversation view failing to respond to clicks in macOS 14.4 Sonoma. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.3 MB, macOS 12+)

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macOS 15 and iOS 18 to get Settings, Control Center revamp
Macworld Last week, we heard about the tweaks that Apple will make to System Settings in macOS 15. In case you’re wondering if the changes are really going to happen, a quick X post late on Thursday by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman backed up the initial report by AppleInsider. However, while AppleIsider’s report focused on macOS 15, Gurman’s post refers to the upcoming iOS 18, as well. Gurman states that Settings is “getting a new UI with a reorganized, cleaner layout that’s more simple to navigate. It also has much-improved search.” Gurman’s post makes it sound as if Apple is doing more to unify the look of Settings between macOS and iOS, which was the original idea when Apple introduced the changes from System Preferences to System Settings in macOS Ventura. According to AppleInsider, System Settings in macOS 15 will have sections in the left column reorganized so that it’s easier to find settings that are more frequently accessed. Also, some settings will be consolidated into other settings, such as Wallpaper. Gurman’s post makes it sound as if somewhat more drastic changes could be in store. A lot of people using macOS 15 and iOS 18 keep mentioning the revamp to Settings. Obviously not a huge deal, but it’s getting a new UI with a reorganized, cleaner layout that’s more simple to navigate. It also has much improved search. There are also updates to Control Center.— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) May 31, 2024 Gurman also notes that Control Center is getting updates, but no specifics are provided, nor has any other outlet reported on the new Control Center. (Hey Apple, how about letting third-party apps access Control Center? That’d be cool!) Gurman publishes his Power On newsletter every Sunday, so perhaps he will provide more details then. Apple is expected to reveal the new features for iOS 18 and macOS 15 at WWDC24, which will have its keynote address on June 10. The conference is expected to have an AI focus, demonstrating features that use AI. For the latest information ahead of the big event on June 10, check out our guides for iOS 18, macOS 15, and WWDC24. iOS, iPhone, Mac, MacOS

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Nvidia set to overtake Tim Cook’s Apple as world’s second-most valuable company
Nvidia is poised to surpass Tim Cook's Apple to become the world's second-most valuable company, as the kingmaker behind the AI revolution… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple TV+ to premiere season two of drama series ‘Pachinko’ on August 23rd
Apple TV+ today unveiled a first look and the premiere date for the second season of its award-winning drama “Pachinko.” Told in three… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Hearing Study Shares Early Findings on Tinnitus
Results from the crowd-sourced Apple Hearing Study shed light on the prevalence, causes, and impact of tinnitus, with over 160,000 participants sharing their experiences.Read original article

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Get ready for a redesigned Settings app in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15
All of the hype around WWDC this year has centered around two letters: AI. Even though a large portion of Apple’s keynote is expected to highlight AI-related features, there will certainly be a variety of other improvements on deck for iOS 18, visionOS 2, and Apple’s other software platforms. Mark Gurman reports that one such change will be a redesigned Settings app across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. more…

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Keychron brings new ultra-slim keyboard options for Mac users
The new Keychron ultra-slim keyboards are direct Magic Keyboard competitors. And they beat Apple on price by a mile. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple’s 15-inch M3 MacBook Air $149 off, Beats Studio Buds+ up to $100 off, Official Apple Watch Loop 63% off, much more
Before we finish off the work week and head into the weekend, let’s scope out some big-time price drops on Apple gear and accessories. The 2024 M3 15-inch MacBook Air is now starting from $999 with elevated models seeing additional $50 price drops this morning. Those offers join up to $100 in savings on the latest Beats Studio Buds+ (transparent case model included) and a wildly low price tag on official Apple Milanese and Leather Link Apple Watch bands from $35. That’s just for staters though, everything is waiting for you down below. more…

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Today in Apple history: Newspaper replaces photo staff with iPhones
On May 31, 2013, the Chicago newspaper fired all 28 of its photographers, pledging to train other staffers to shoot iPhone photos. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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∞ The Dalrymple Report: Eyes, iPad Pro M4, and iOS 18
Dave and I talk about his upcoming eye surgery that just scares the hell out of me. We also talk about Dave's trip to an Apple Store to try out the new iPad Pro M4. Dave even figured out something the Apple employees didn't know how to do—I'm not surprised, he's a very smart man. Then we look at some of the rumors coming out about Apple's iOS 18 surrounding AI features and Siri. Follow this podcast Show Notes: New iPads are now available New Features Rumored for iOS 18 iOS 18 general feature rumors Shows and movies we're watching Stax:Soulsville USA, Max Beach Boys, Disney+

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This might be the perfect space-saving speaker [Setups]
Want great sound but lack space for serious speakers in your computer setup? Try Gallo Acoustics Micro Speakers. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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