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- 10:00 amIntel-based Macs capable of running macOS Sequoia identified
Apple’s forthcoming macOS Sequoia operating system helps move beyond the company beyond Intel-based processors, and it’s been four years since Apple silicon was introduced, but there are still a number of Intel-based Macs that will be able to run the upcoming operating system. To that point, Apple has published the following macOS Sequoia compatibility list: […] Source09:00 amHow to stop Safari from opening links or files when you use a different Mac browser
Macworld Apple is fond of its web browser, Safari, even to the extent that some readers with other preferences find it difficult to consistently get Firefox, Chrome, Opera, or other browsers to open links to web pages in other apps. The first thing to double-check is macOS’s systemwide browser default preference. Go to > System Settings > Desktop & Dock. Under “Default web browser,” check that your preferred browser is selected. Even if it is, some readers report changing it fixed their link problem: Select Safari. Quit System Settings. Launch System Settings and return to Desktop & Dock. Choose your preferred browser. Quit System Settings. You should be able to set (or reset) a preferred systemwide browser in System Settings. You should be able to set (or reset) a preferred systemwide browser in System Settings.Foundry You should be able to set (or reset) a preferred systemwide browser in System Settings.Foundry Foundry Some people have found that this solves the issue for some of their links and files, but that files in the Finder with the .webloc extension (“Internet location”) became locked to Safari started at least two releases of macOS ago. There doesn’t seem to be an easy solution for this. You can check if that’s the case on your Mac: In the Finder, type webloc into the Search field. Almost certainly, some files with .webloc will appear, as some are created by browsers and stored in caches. Select any one of those files. Choose File > Get Info. If “Open with” is locked to “Safari.app (default),” it will be grayed out and clicking the lock in the lower-right corner and authenticating your user login won’t change it. A workaround for all scenarios involves the third-party app Choosy ($10). The app intercepts links in both apps and web browsers. You can set global behavior or create rules so that links in specific apps or even links to particular websites are opened with a browser you specify. This can be useful if you use a browser that has compatibility issues with a website, which I’ve seen with both health insurance and banking sites where a non-Safari browser is the only way to access your data. Choosy lets you set browser preferences that override macOS behavior, as well as define rules for what browser should be used for very specific purposes. Choosy lets you set browser preferences that override macOS behavior, as well as define rules for what browser should be used for very specific purposes.Foundry Choosy lets you set browser preferences that override macOS behavior, as well as define rules for what browser should be used for very specific purposes.Foundry Foundry This Mac 911 article is in response to a question submitted by Macworld reader Dan. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered, we don’t reply to email, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice. MacOS08:43 amApple TV+ shows and movies: Everything to watch on Apple TV Plus
Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers … more…08:00 amDo a deep clean on your Mac with $7 off this optimizing app
Macworld We all want our Mac to run at its best, but it can sometimes seem like keeping that cache and desktop clear is a full time job. Now there’s finally an optimization tool that lets you put your digital “spring cleaning” on a schedule so that you can work worry-free: MacCleanse. This tool is available for a limited time at less than $32, which is a steal for software that does so much. Fire it up, and MacCleanse hunts down junk apps, duplicate documents or other files that are slowing your device down and permanently clears them out. Better still, it can be set to do this on a weekly basis so you can get on with your life. And if you ever switch Macs, you can even use the app to wipe the computer clean so that bad actors don’t get your info. From June 11-17 you can get a lifetime license to MacCleanse for $31.97 (reg. $39.99). Lifetime License to MacCleanse: Clean Your Mac Fast! – $31.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories06:38 amWhatsApp video calls are about to get much better
Meta is improving video calling on WhatsApp with 32-person limit across all devices, screen sharing support with audio, and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:19 amWhat's coming soon to tvOS 18, HomeKit, and AirPods
Apple's bento graphic for Audio & Home covers everything from HomeKit to tvOS. Here's a breakdown of that image's feature list.Apple's bento graphic for Audio & HomeApple's bento graphic for Audio & HomeThe bento graphic is an Apple tradition now. It's the company's quick and flashy way to summarize all of the key features of products and services after it finishes presenting them.The Audio & Home bento actually combines features from a variety of hardware and operating systems. It includes elements from tvOS 18, AirPods, and HomeKit, all in a single graphic. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsThursday June 1311:02 pmProposed class action lawsuit accuses Apple of underpaying women
According to a new class action lawsuit in California, Apple allegedly underpaid 12,000 women compared to men despite DEI initiatives.Apple Park is meant to host a diverse and equal workforceGender pay gaps, discrimination, and harassment are all something Apple has said it takes quite seriously. It even launched a dedicated webpage with data available back to 2014 about diversity, though it hasn't been updated since 2022.However, Apple's dedication to gender equality has come under scrutiny with a new class action lawsuit filed in California. According to a report from Reuters, two women who have worked at Apple for over a decade have filed the lawsuit claiming Apple systematically underpays women in engineering, marketing, and AppleCare divisions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:57 pmiOS 18 lets users choose an Apple TV or HomePod as their preferred Home Hub
Apple TV and HomePod owners have the option of setting up these devices as a Home Hub to control HomeKit and Matter accessories remotely. However, while you can set up multiple devices as Home Hubs, there’s no option to choose a specific hub as the main one. But that’s changing with iOS 18 and tvOS 18, which finally give users this option. more…10:46 pmiOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia and Apple Intelligence event reactions
In this bumper edition, Benjamin and Chance react to everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024, including all the new features in iOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, and the suite of announcements under the banner of Apple Intelligence, as Apple sets its AI strategy. And in Happy Hour Plus, we have even more thoughts on WWDC and some of the surrounding press interviews taking place this week. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. 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. Sponsored by iMazing: Discover iMazing 3, the ultimate solution for managing your iPhone and Apple devices with powerful backup options, effortless media transfers, comprehensive message extraction, and Apple Vision Pro support, all in a sleek, redesigned interface. more…10:43 pmHere’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia including keyboard shortcuts | 9 to 5 MacHere’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia including keyboard shortcuts
macOS Sequoia comes with a simple but very useful new native tool: automatic window tiling. The new feature can be invoked in several different ways and comes with keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia. 9to5Mac is brought to you by the all-new iMazing 3. The world’s most trusted app for managing Apple devices from a Mac or PC is now even better. Try it now. more…10:00 pmwatchOS 11 brings Live Activities to the Apple Watch
As we previously covered, watchOS 11 brings new fitness and health features to the . However, the update also comes with some welcome changes, such as the addition of Live Activities. First introduced with iOS 16, Live Activities are now coming to the Apple Watch with watchOS 11. more…10:00 pmHow to download the visionOS 2 developer beta
You can download the visionOS 2 developer beta for free. You can get a look at the exciting new features coming to the Vision Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:42 pmDevelopers can now nominate apps and updates for App Store promotions
Apple runs an entire editorial division for the App Store that writes in-depth stories and roundups, and now developers can nominate their apps and updates instead of waiting for seemingly random selection.Featuring Nominations can be submitted in App Store ConnectThe App Store Editorial team is who is behind all of the content in the Today tab in the App Store app. It is part of what made the App Store a destination for users rather than an essential utility, not to mention an ad revenue source.During WWDC 2024, Apple revealed the new Featuring Nominations option along with updates to TestFlight. It was shared as part of the "What's new in App Store Connect" session. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:30 pmHow to download the macOS Sequoia developer beta
You can download the macOS Sequoia developer beta for free. You can get a look at the exciting new features coming to the Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:15 pmApple Intelligence proves that AI is a feature, not a product
Apple Intelligence is the personal artificial intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines the power of generative AI models… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:56 pm9to5Mac Daily: June 13, 2024 – The details of Apple’s OpenAI deal
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing: Discover iMazing 3, the ultimate solution for managing your iPhone and Apple devices with powerful backup options, effortless media transfers, comprehensive message extraction, and Apple Vision Pro support, all in a sleek, redesigned interface. more…08:34 pmTestFlight getting new design with app descriptions and screenshots later this year
TestFlight is an Apple platform that allows developers to distribute their beta apps to users outside the App Store. Following the WWDC 2024 announcements this week, which include iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, Apple has teased a major update coming to TestFlight later this year. more…08:04 pmApple unveils trailer for ‘The Instigators,’ starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck
Apple Original Films on Thursday unveiled the trailer for its upcoming feature “The Instigators,” hailing from Apple Studios, starring… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:55 pmLock in lifetime access to Babbel language learning for just $149.97
Gain lifetime access to all 14 of the languages offered in the Babbel app with this great limited-time deal. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:40 pmRecord, summarize, and transcribe audio with Apple Notes on iOS 18
Apple's Notes app just got a huge productivity upgrade with iOS 18 thanks to new audio recording, transcription, and summarization tools.The built-in Notes app can now record and transcribe audio in iOS 18On Monday, at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple showcased a variety of different features and OS enhancements. During the event, it was announced that the Notes app would receive audio recording and transcription capabilities, along with summarization made possible by Apple Intelligence.AppleInsider exclusively revealed the new audio recording, transcription, and summarization features of Apple's app Notes months before the official announcement. In our reports, we presented an overview of the app's new features with potential use cases and comparisons to existing products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums