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- 08:00 amMake PDFs more productive with $60 off this easy Mac editor
Macworld PDFs are an incredibly common filetype, but for far too many of us they’re a necessary evil. PDF Expert is the tool that lets Mac users not only sidestep the most common PDF headaches but add new features that turn them into a real workhorse document — and now new users can get a lifetime subscription to this top-selling app’s Premium Plan for less than $80. This Mac standby was a runner-up for Apple’s App of the Year, and it’s easy to see why. It has all the usual conversion tools front and center, allowing you to seamlessly optimize PDFs as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. But you don’t even have to convert to get tons of functionality. With PDF Expert, you can change text or images, add annotations, and even redact sensitive paragraphs so that they’re only seen on a need-to-know basis. Get a lifetime subscription to PDF Expert Premium Plan today for $79.99 (reg. $139.99). PDF Expert Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (Mac) – $79.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories07:57 amYou might need Apple’s latest iPhone 15 Pro to use all the AI features in iOS 18
In a little over a week’s time, Apple will unveil iOS 18 and its other new operating system versions, with a heavy focus on bringing AI features to its customers at a system level. Apple is expected to use a combination of on-device and cloud for AI processing. But customers might need the latest and greatest to be able to use these new features. Mark Gurman writes that many of the upcoming on-device artificial intelligence will require the latest high-end, the . more…04:37 amSiri could let you control individual apps in iOS 18
An underlying AI upgrade could make Siri a lot smarter in iOS 18, letting you to control individual apps through voice commands. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:04 amHow to set up and manage a guest user to your Mac
On occasion, you may want to allow other people in your home to access your Mac, but not your personal account. We'll show you how to set up and manage temporary guest users.User accounts listed on the login screen of the author's MacIf you are routinely sharing your Mac with someone else, it might be best to set up a second administrator or just a Standard user account for them. For short-term access, for visitors as an example, you can create a Guest User account.Doing so allows limited use of your computer without a password needed, or any access to your other accounts. It is important to note that nothing is retained in the Guest User account once the guest logs out. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:37 amAdd three 10Gbps USB ports to your laptop for just $30 in this killer hub deal
Macworld Laptops nowadays never seem to have enough ports for all the things we need to plug in, do they? Well, the Baseus 6-in-1 USB-C hub is only $30 right now, down from its usual $46, a significant discount for one of our favorite hubs. This Baseus hub allows you to easily connect an extra monitor to your laptop. The HDMI port supports 4K monitors and up to 60Hz for mirroring or extending your display. Whether you’re working, holding a presentation, or streaming Supernatural again, the ultra-high-definition output ensures everything looks fantastic. In our USB-C hub roundup, we named the Baseus 6-in-1 hub as the best value for a. 10Gbps USB-C hub. There’s even a button to quickly turn off the content cast to the display, which is super handy when you want privacy or just want to log off for the night. The hub also features one USB-C and two USB-A data ports that support 10Gbps data transfer to help you move super-large files to a flash drive in no time. In case there’s an ethernet cable available and you’d rather enjoy faster internet, there’s also a port for that. This will help when gaming, for instance, or downloading large files. So go ahead and place the Baseus 6-in-1 hub into your cart and get it delivered as soon as possible. While the price for Prime members is only $30, it’s okay for non-members, as it’s only $36. If you can sign up for a free Amazon Prime trial, however, you should do that instead to save some money. Pick up this $30 Baseus 6-in-1 hub for your laptop Docks and Hubs02:15 amController for HomeKit updated with new 3D ‘Floor Plan’ feature
Although Apple already provides its own Home app to let users control and manage their HomeKit devices, there are multiple third-party apps that extend such functionality – and one of them is Controller for HomeKit. This week, Controller for HomeKit got a major update that adds a new “Floor Plan” feature for mapping your home in 3D. more…Thursday May 3011:59 pmYouTube app no longer hijacks Apple TV screen saver after complaints
We reported last month about an update to the YouTube app for tvOS that introduced its own screensavers, hijacking Apple TV’s default Aerial screensaver – which upset many users. After many complaints, YouTube seems to have rolled back this update. more…11:47 pmHow and why to use an external webcam with your iPad
Here's a guide to why you might be interested in using an external webcam with your iPad, and how to connect one. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)11:14 pmFoldable MacBook rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details
Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Zac talk more about the genuine utility of ChatGPT in daily life. 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 LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. more…10:51 pmAR laptop ‘Spacetop G1’ now available for pre-order – but is this really the future?
Sightful, nana, unveiled a new product last year called Spacetop G1, which is described as an “AR laptop.” That’s because the device consists of lightweight AR glasses combined with a laptop computer that has a keyboard and trackpad. Spacetop G1 is now available for pre-order, but what does it tell us about the future of AR/VR devices? more…10:38 pmUpgrade your Mac setup with these products: My favorites
If you’re looking to take your desk setup to the next level, this is the guide for you. Head below for some of my favorite products that can improve your working setup, ranging from accessories to decorations and more. All the things on this list are things I’ve personally used and can vouch for. more…10:11 pmLED floor lamp gives you 16 million color options for just $50
Change your room's color scheme in an instant with an app or a remote. This modern LED floor lamp gives you total control. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:48 pmReport: An iOS 18 update will enable Siri to control any app
Macworld It’s no secret that Apple is going to push hard into AI with its OS updates this year, and we’ll learn all about iOS 18 and macOS 15 at WWDC in less than three weeks. Details have been leaking out in the weeks leading up to the event, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has news of one we haven’t heard of yet. Siri, he claims, will be able to perform almost any function within apps. The feature is said to be coming in an iOS 18 update early in 2025. Currently, Apple provides a limited number of “app intents” that developers can hook into that allow Siri to perform limited actions within those apps. It’s things like starting to play audio or sending messages. Under the new system, Apple will use AI to analyze what people do on their devices, together with reading screen content (like button labels), to perform a much wider range of functions. The system will supposedly handle hundreds of different commands, and presumably won’t require developers to build their apps in a specific way to enable them all. Initially, the system is expected to handle one command at a time and only in Apple’s own apps. Over time, Apple hopes to grow that to work in almost any app and to support multiple commands at once. Examples given would be to create a text summary of a recorded meeting and then text it to a colleague, or to crop an image and then email it to a friend. The feature sounds like a nail in the coffin of devices like the Rabbit R1 or Humane AI pin, which aim to do similar things with apps and services on a much smaller scale and in a more limited fashion. The feature isn’t expected to be available when iOS 18 launches in September, but rather will come in an update early in 2025. We’ll learn much more about Apple’s AI ambitions at WWDC on June 10. iOS09:39 pmReport: Apple and OpenAI have signed a deal to partner on AI
The deal has parallels to Apple's infamous search deal with Google.09:05 pmAnalyst: Buy Apple stock; AI-powered iPhones will be a ‘once in a decade’ event
Buy Apple stock because AI-powered - generative AI, to be specific - iPhones will drive shares a "once in a decade" event, BofA Securities… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:20 pmiOS 18: Siri to gain extensive knowledge to trigger individual app functions, powered by AI | 9 to 5 MaciOS 18: Siri to gain extensive knowledge to trigger individual app functions, powered by AI
Siri is expected to be at the center of a host of AI-related enhancements coming to iOS 18. Now, thanks to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we have fresh information on some of the specific upgrades coming to Apple’s intelligent assistant. more…08:03 pmMicrosoft's Satya Nadella Worried About an OpenAI-Apple Deal, Report Says
Microsoft seems to be concerned about some of OpenAI's business dealings. From a report: Satya Nadella recently met with Sam Altman to discuss an apparent deal between OpenAI and Apple, The Information reported [hard-paywalled]. According to the outlet, the OpenAI CEO recently reached an agreement with the iPhone maker to incorporate some OpenAI services into Apple products. Nadella was reportedly concerned about the potential impact of a deal on Microsoft's product ambitions, per the report. Apple was said to be considering both Google and OpenAI for the deal, which could be worth billions. If OpenAI has indeed reached an agreement with Apple, it would be a much-needed win for Altman. The tech boss has faced heightened scrutiny after former employees and board members publicly criticized him. Helen Toner, a former OpenAI director, recently accused Altman of lying to the board "multiple" times and "withholding information." Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:50 pmApple’s privacy-focused cloud AI approach will be among the most secure available
Apple will rely on the Secure Enclave in its M2 Ultra and M4 chips to process cloud AI requests without compromising users’ privacy… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:39 pmThreads on desktop rolls out power user features globally: customizable home screen, multiple columns, real-time updates | 9 to 5 MacThreads on desktop rolls out power user features globally: customizable home screen, multiple columns, real-time updates
Two weeks after launching a test for a new, TweetDeck-style interface for Threads on the web, today the new Threads for desktop has received the green light to begin a global rollout. more…07:03 pmApple’s next-gen Apple TV set-top box price could start at just $99
The second-generation (2010) and third-generation (2012) versions of the Apple TV were priced at $99 in the U.S. at launch, and Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.