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- 46 mins agoNew generation Beats Pill speaker confirmed by iOS 17.5 RC code
In recent weeks, we’ve seen celebrities like LeBron James and Daniel Ricciardo walking around with a mysterious Beats speaker that looks a lot like the old Beats Pill+. Now with the release of iOS 17.5 RC on Tuesday, we’ve been able to confirm that Apple does indeed have plans to bring Beats Pill back. more…46 mins agoPSA: New iPad Pro and iPad Air no longer include a charger in the box in some countries | 9 to 5 MacPSA: New iPad Pro and iPad Air no longer include a charger in the box in some countries
Apple unveiled its new iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups today, alongside updates to the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. For customers in the UK and other countries across Europe, however, there’s a downside: Apple is no longer including a charger in the box with the new iPad Air and iPad Pro. more…49 mins agoGrab the M3 MacBook Air at a $149 Discount
The M3 MacBook Air is the perfect companion for those who are constantly out and about. Today, the 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip and 256GB model is down to just $1,149.99 from its original price of $1,300 on Amazon. The M3 chip is a beast in the graphical and processing department, able to run […] The post appeared first on iLounge.51 mins agoiPhone 16 rumored colors announced
The rumored colors arriving on the iPhone 16 lineup have been leaked online. A leak from the Chinese website Weibo by the handle ‘Fixed focus digital’ has revealed the colors for the upcoming iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone Pro models. The iPhone 16 Plus will have seven colors, with a few colors making a comeback […] The post appeared first on iLounge.53 mins agoApple ‘Building’ M2 and M4 AI servers
Apple is building its internal AI servers using the M2 Ultra chip, according to Jeff Pu, Haitong analyst. The claim was seen in the latest investor’s note to clients, with analysis from Pu himself. Foxconn is believed to be assembling AI server components with the M2 Ultra chip, and ultimately upgrade it with the M4 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.55 mins agoApple foldables arriving in 2025
Apple’s foldable devices will be in production starting in 2025, according to Jeff Pu. Haitong analyst Jeff Pu mentioned in an investor’s note that Apple will be producing foldable devices due to increased supply chain visibility. The Cupertino-based company will make a foldable device with large screens, presumably for the MacBook or iPad before the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.55 mins agoApple’s latest Smart Folios bring more viewing angles to new iPad Pro and Air
Today alongside the introduction of the M4 iPad Pro and new iPad Air 6, Apple has launched a brand new Smart Folio accessory for each device that comes with a small but valuable improvement. more…59 mins agoApple Pencil buyer's guide — which of the four models works with your iPad?
Apple now has four Apple Pencil models, and compatibility varies greatly. Here's which Apple Pencils are compatible with which iPads.Apple has, once again, made the Apple Pencil lineup a little more confusingNot only are there four discrete Apple Pencil models, each has its own list of features. Discerning which one you need based on your iPad model can be a little confusing, so let's take a moment to break down the differences. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoTop-tier 2024 iPad Pros get faster chip, more RAM, hefty price tags
The amount of RAM in the 2024 iPad Pro depends on how much storage is added. And the chip gets an upgrade with more capacity, too. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)1 hour agoApple unveils powerful new AI-focused M4 chip
Apple unveiled its latest iPad Pro models on Tuesday powered by new Apple Silicon, the M4 SoC, with a new Neural Engine for AI and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoApple's new release candidates betas arrive for everything but Mac and Apple Vision Pro | AppleInsiderApple's new release candidates betas arrive for everything but Mac and Apple Vision Pro
Apple's release candidate beta round arrived on Tuesday for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS are release candidates, but macOS is conspicuously absent so far.iOS 17Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can get the latest builds from the Apple Developer Center or by simply updating their iPhone or iPad that are already running the betas, using the Settings app. Public beta versions generally appear not long after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website.The release candidates for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 turn up after the fourth betas, which Apple brought out on April 30. The third round was on April 23, the second on April 16, and the first surfaced on April 2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoApple rolling out RC builds of iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, more
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. more…1 hour agoApple rolls out the fifth visionOS 1.2 beta
Developers can now download and install the fifth beta of visionOS 1.2 to their Apple Vision Pro for testing.visionOSThe fifth beta build visionOS 1.2, appears after the fourth, which Apple brought out on April 30. The third was issued on April 24, the second was on April 16, while the first appeared on April 2.The fifth build is build number 21O5587a, replacing the fourth beta, build number 21O5580a. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:05 pmNew sleeker, aluminum Magic Keyboard makes iPad Pro even more Mac-like
Macworld One of Apple’s best accessories is its keyboard case for iPad Air and Pro, called Magic Keyboard. To go along with the newly-designed, thinner iPad Pro, Apple introduced a new sleeker Magic Keyboard. It’s got almost everything we loved about the old Magic Keyboard like pass-through USB-C charging and quality backlit keys (sadly the high price tag comes with it), but makes the following improvements: It’s thinner. There’s a half-height function row to control quick settings like brightness, volume, and media controls. The trackpad is larger and has haptic feedback. The keyboard deck is aluminum. Apple Apple Apple Between the aluminum keyboard deck, larger trackpad with haptic feedback, function row, and all-around thinner package (together with a thinner iPad Pro), the whole thing feels more like a MacBook than ever before. Of course, the price is still sky-high: The new 13-inch iPad Air starts at $1,299 and the Magic Keyboard at $349. So you’re up to $1,650 for the base model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage before you even begin looking at Apple Pencil Pro or other accessories. That’s a lot more than a 13-inch MacBook Air and even a little higher than a 14-inch MacBook Pro. The new Magic Keyboard supports only the new M4 iPad Pro; the slimmer design is made to fit the new slimmer iPad Pro specifically. If you have the new M2 iPad Air, you’ll have to use the older Magic Keyboard. Accessories, iPad05:04 pmApple’s theatrical movie strategy may soon start to shift, says report
In the last year, Apple has significantly ramped up its movie offerings with a string of high-budget, big-name films receiving wide theatrical releases and long exclusivity windows before hitting Apple TV+. While the earlier days of Apple-funded movies focused on smaller-budget indie films, like the Oscar-winning CODA, over the past half a year or so, Apple has turbocharged its offerings. The company recently debuted massive projects like Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, and most recently, Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle. All three films came not only with prestigious directors behind them, but also massive financial backing to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. Now, according to a new report, it sounds like Apple’s leadership is reassessing its ambitions for film, including the role of theatrical releases as part of its strategy. more…05:00 pmApple reveals new AI-enhanced versions of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro
Macworld Along with new iPad hardware at its Let Loose event, Apple announced new versions of its professional media creation apps, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. The iPad versions are updated to version 2, while the Mac versions get AI enhancements. Final Cut Pro for iPad and Mac Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 now has a new Live Multicam feature that allows users to connect and preview up to four cameras at once. Apple also announced Final Cut Camera, a new iPhone and iPad app that works with Live Multicam and provides adjustable settings such as white balance, manual focus, ISO, shutter speed, and zebra monitors and audio meters. Final Cut for iPad 2 can now work on projects saved to an external drive, and those projects can be brought into Final Cut Pro on the Mac. Other features include 12 new color-grading presets, eight basic text titles, 20 new soundtracks, and the ability to add additional dynamic backgrounds to create effect overlays and title sequences. The new Final Cut Pro 10.8 for Mac has new AI-based features. The new Enhance Light and Color feature offers one-step color improvement on SDR, HDR, RAW, and Log-encoded media. The new Smooth Slo-Mo feature blends frames together to create high-quality slow-motion effects. Other features include custom naming of color corrections and video effects, the ability to search clips with missing media or effects in the timeline, and text-based timeline search with information on reels, scenes, and camera angles. Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is free to current users of the app. It’s free for a month to new users and then $4.99 per month. It’s also available for a $49 annual fee. Final Cut Camera will be available for free later this spring. The 10.8 update for Final Cut Pro for Mac is free to current users; new users can get a 90-day free trial, after which the app is $299.99 (one-time fee). Both the iPad and Mac apps will be available later this spring. Logic Pro for iPad and Mac Logic Pro for iPad 2 and Logic Pro for Mac 11 boasts new AI features to assist in the music-making process. The announced new features are in both the iPad and Mac versions. The new Session Players feature uses AI to create a backing band that “responds directly to feedback,” according to Apple. It implements the current Drummer and adds a new Bass Player and Keyboard Player. Stem Splitter allows the producer to take any audio file and separate it into four parts: Bass, Drums, Vocals, and Other Instruments. Then the producer can edit and apply effects to each track. ChromaGlow uses AI to adjust the tone “with five different saturation styles to add ultrarealistic warmth, presence, and punch to any track.” Logic Pro for iPad 2 is a free update to current users, while new users get a free trial for a month and then pay $4.99 monthly or $49 annually. Logic Pro for Mac 11 is free for current users, while new users get a free 90-day trial. After that, it’s a one-time purchase of $199.99. Both new versions of Logic Pro will be available on May 13. Learn more about the products announced at Apple’s May 7 “Let Loose” event. iPad, Mac, Professional Software04:59 pmApple teases new AI features coming to Final Cut Pro for macOS
Apple on Tuesday announced new iPads at its “Let Loose” event, but the company also took the opportunity to unveil a major update coming to Final Cut Pro for iPad. However, what the company didn’t mention at the event is that there’s also an update coming to the Mac version of Final Cut, which will introduce new AI-based features. more…04:48 pmAll 48 iPad models in the 2024 lineup
Apple has refreshed the iPad line for 2024, and there are more choices than ever. In addition to the usual hardware upgrades, Apple has added a larger iPad Air to the lineup. Meanwhile, the iPad Pro has a nano-texture glass option for the first time. more…04:14 pmNot just iPad — Mac gets AI-Enhanced Logic Pro & Final Cut Pro updates
Apple has updated its Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro creative software suites, enhancing their functionality with new AI-driven features for Mac users.Apple boosts Mac creativity with AI-Enhanced Logic Pro & Final Cut ProAt the iPad event, Apple highlighted new versions of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad — but they sneakily updated the Mac versions too.The latest version of Final Cut Pro for Mac enhances editing speed through AI. Likewise, the updated Logic Pro, driven by artificial intelligence, introduces studio assistant tools that enhance the music production process, offering artists assistance precisely when it's required. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:07 pmApple's iPad upgrades march Lightning one step closer to death
After 11 years, 6 months, and 5 days of valiant charging and data service, the Lightning port is no longer on any iPad that Apple sells.You'll never see it again — a Lightning port on an iPadIt's easy to be glad about the move to USB-C for Apple devices, because it's (usually) faster, and because now USB-C is in the iPhone, the iPad, and a MacBook Pro can be charged over USB-C. Even the Siri Remote for Apple TV 4K is now USB-C.That has taken a long time — the iPad Pro moved from Lightning to USB-C in October 2018. It's possible that Apple would have kept the Lightning port for even longer, at least on the iPhone, if it were for the EU introducing laws mandating USB-C. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums