Review: Astropad Rock Paper Pencil v2, the pen-on-paper iPad upgrade gets even better
Last year Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus a ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tip for a real pen-on-paper experience. This year the company delivered Rock Paper Pencil v2 with a NanoCling border, flat profile, improved Apple Pencil tip, and more. Here’s what I think after testing out the improved version. more…

Read more »

Colorado privacy law first to safeguard brain activity data
Neural data can reveal health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive function.

Read more »

Delta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS option
No more sideloading needed for your iOS retro game fix.

Read more »

Apple TV+ sets July 10th premiere for ‘Sunny’ series starring Rashida Jones
Apple TV+ announced Thursday that “Sunny,” its 10-episode mystery thriller with a darkly comic bent starring Rashida Jones, is set to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

Read more »

iPhone 17 Plus rumors reveal a smaller screen compared to iPhone 15 Plus
A new online rumor suggested that next year’s iPhone 17 Plus will have a smaller display than the current iPhone 15 variant. Ross Young, an analyst shared on X that the iPhone 17 Plus will have a smaller screen compared to the iPhone 15 Plus. The latter has a 6.7-inch display, but the difference has […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

Read more »

Elgato’s new Neo lineup makes video calls and content creation easy
The new condenser microphone, webcam, LED key light, capture card and stream deck simplify video calls and content creation for newbies. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Read more »

AltStore PAL marketplace opens in EU
Alternative marketplace AltStore PAL has launched in the European Union. AltStore PAL is one of the first alternative marketplaces to launch in the EU following regulations that allow it. The open-source app is made to distribute apps coming from independent developers. When it opened there were two apps available, namely Clip and Delta game emulator. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

Read more »

You can finally play checkers on Apple Vision Pro
Game Room is one of the best experiences on Apple Vision Pro, especially with newly introduced spatial Personas. The latest update to the Apple Arcade game introduces one of the most popular classics: checkers. more…

Read more »

Delta Game Emulator launches on the App Store
The Delta Game Emulator app has launched in the App Store following Apple’s green light for the software. The Delta is labeled as an ‘all in one’ emulator that offers several systems support, including the Game Boy Advance, Game Boy, Nintendo DS, N64, SNES, and NES. Developers have added game controller support for the popular […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

Read more »

Yippee! 12.9-inch iPad Air might boast beautiful mini-LED display
There's exciting news about the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air. Discover the advantages of mini-LED backlights for a better screen experience. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Read more »

Apple Watch fall detection helps rescue cyclist after crash during downpour
Apple Watch is a must-have accessory for every cyclist. That’s become time and again it has proven critical for helping cyclists after a crash. Eric Zollinger from New York is the latest wearer to know firsthand. more…

Read more »

Exploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn't exist
A $2 million iMessage exploit listed on the dark web probably doesn't do what the sellers say that it does, but it's still a reminder that iPhones aren't hack-proof.iMessage on iPhoneAccording to a post on X made on April 15, Trust Wallet has found credible evidence related to a high-risk, zero-day exploit targeting iMessage users. Allegedly, the exploit can access an iPhone without requiring the user to click any links.1/2: Alert for iOS users: We have credible intel regarding a high-risk zero-day exploit targeting iMessage on the Dark Web. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Read more »

Own a piece of Apple history for under $200 with this rare iPhone X sale
Macworld While every iPhone release generates tons of excitement, there are only a couple that were truly historic. And now you can own one for a fraction of its original MSRP: Amazon’s Woot is selling Grade A Refurbished iPhone X for as low as $180 in this rare sale. The iPhone X was released in 2017 alongside the iPhone 8 as a complete re-imagining of the handset. Where all other models had a home button and giant bezels around the screen, the iPhone X introduced an “all-screen” design with the new Super Retina display with rounded corners and a thin uniform bezel around the entire edge. It was Apple’s first OLED iPhone and the first to use gesture navigation thanks to the home indicator at the bottom of the screen. The iPhone X was the first iPhone to use Face ID as a more secure authentication method than Touch ID and brought a new dual-camera system with optical zoom. It’s powered by the A11 processor, the first to have a Neural Engine, and has a gorgeous glass back in silver or space gray for wireless charging. Apple stopped selling the iPhone X in September 2018 and ended support in 2023 with the release of iOS 17. However, it still receives regular security updates and bug fixes. This deal is offered in either color in 64GB ($180) or 256GB ($200). Woot says it is “guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm’s length & have successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user’s personal information. Batteries are tested to function at minimum 85% capacity.” It comes with a 1-year limited warranty from Woot. We’ll admit that it’s probably not a phone you’ll use every day or at all, but if you’re an Apple fan, it’s a fantastic piece of history to hold onto. So go grab it before it’s gone forever. iPhone

Read more »

Report: New 12.9-inch iPad Air to have the same high-end display as the iPad Pro
Macworld We’re expecting Apple to unveil a new set of iPads during the first week of May. A new report on Thursday may provide a peek into what could be in store, and it says a lot about what the company is doing with its iPad lineup. Analyst Ross Young posted on X (subscription required) that, “The upcoming 12.9″ iPad Air has a MiniLED display,” which is the same display technology used by the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Young states that Apple is using leftover supply from production of that Pro model since it is expected to upgrade the iPad Pro to OLED displays. Implementing a Mini LED display would provide a power consumption savings over the current LED displays. Mini LEDs also produce better blacks, so the image quality on the iPad Air could see an improvement. A 12.9-inch iPad Air has been rumored to be a new addition to the iPad lineup to complement the current 10.9-inch iPad Air. This creates a non-pro pairing that’s an alternative to the 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro.  Young, however, doesn’t mention if the smaller Air will also upgrade from its current LED display to Mini LED. If the current iPad Pro setup is any indication–the 11-inch model has a standard LED, while the 12.9-inch model uses Mini LED–it’s possible Apple wouldn’t upgrade it.  Also, no comment was made about how the Mini LED upgrade would affect the price. The current 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 128GB of storage starts at $1,099, while the iPad Air line is much cheaper with an entry-level price of $599. The rumored upgrade to OLED for this model could increase the price, which would leave room for the 12.9-inch iPad Air to come in at the $999 range. Apple could also lower the Air’s standard SSD configuration to 64GB (versus the iPad Pro’s 128GB) to lower the price a bit. Stay up-to-date with the latest news by checking out our iPad Air and iPad Pro rumor roundups. iPad

Read more »

How to reset an Apple ID if you forgot the password
Macworld iPhone and Mac users have to enter Apple ID details so frequently–when buying an app, accessing iCloud email or other services, updating an OS–that you wouldn’t think we’d forget our passwords. But we do. Perhaps you got confused when Apple made you change to a new password; perhaps you picked one that was just too complicated to remember. (Here’s how to choose a strong password.) Whatever the reason, forgetting the password to your Apple ID account can be a serious pain, so we’re going to explain how to reset it. Before we get started, let’s quickly cover two slightly different scenarios. First, your password might not be working because it’s been locked by Apple for security reasons; perhaps an attempt has been made to hack it. Should this happen to you, try this tutorial: How to unlock a disabled Apple ID. Or you might have bought an iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device second-hand, then found that the old password and Apple ID haven’t been disassociated from it. In this case you need to ask the previous owner to remove the device from their Apple iCloud account, which they can do by using the Find My app, or going to icloud.com/find, logging in and removing the old device. If neither of those scenarios apply to you, we can get on with resetting that Apple ID. The good news is that over the years Apple has simplified this process and, as long as you’ve set up two-factor authentication, changing your Apple ID password should be very simple. How to reset an Apple ID password Assuming you can’t just think really hard until you remember what the password is, your best bet is to reset it–and this time make sure it’s something memorable. Here’s how to do that. The steps you need to follow will depend on the type of security you set up for your Apple account. Assuming you have two-factor authentication set up (rather than two-step verification) the process outlined below should work. Otherwise, you may have to answer some security questions and provide a 14-character Recovery Key. We discuss this further down. Go to appleid.apple.com, click Sign In, then hit ‘Forgot password?’ (Or ‘Forgotten your password?’) Enter the email address you use with your Apple ID and click Continue. You will probably have to enter some text to prove you’re not a robot. If you can’t read the text, just keep clicking ‘New code’ until you can. You will now have to enter the trusted phone number that is associated with your account, then press Continue. You’ll receive a notification on your Apple devices. On a Mac you will see a message that ‘A password reset request was sent from a device at the location shown below.’ On an iPhone you will see a message notifying you that you can ‘Use this iPhone to reset your Apple ID password.’ (If you don’t get a notification at all, but instead get a message where Apple suggests you ‘Use another Apple device to reset your password,’ this means you’ve already sent a reset request–or someone else has on your behalf–and you need to wait a while before Apple will let you do this again. Or you can borrow someone else’s device to reset your password. Simply follow Apple’s onscreen instructions.) If you click on the notification on a Mac you will be taken to System Settings. Click on Reset. On the iPhone you’ll see “Use this phone to reset password”. Click on Allow. Follow the onscreen instructions and you will be able to enter a new password for the account. We look at the different ways you can reset your password and access the account in more detail below. Use a Recovery Contact If you inherited the device from a loved one, you may be wondering how to disassociate their Apple ID from the device. Apple is aware of this scenario and has set up a method by which trusted people can recover Apple ID passwords… but it does need to have been set up in advance.  Apple cannot recover or reset the password in these circumstances (it can’t recover or reset passwords in any circumstances) but you can recover someone else’s Apple ID if you’re their Recovery Contact. A Recovery Contact can get a one-time recovery code that can be used to unlock the account. It’s a good idea to have more than one trusted Recovery Contact. To set up Recovery Contacts you need to do the following. Unfortunately this needs to happen before the password is forgotten! All the devices will need to be running at minimum iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey. If you have older devices running older versions of the operating systems you need to remove them from Settings > Apple ID. Click on any device in the list and you’ll be able to see what version of iOS it is running. You can also remove old devices that you no longer use here. Open Settings. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen. Tap on Password & Security. Enter your Apple ID password. Tap on Account Recovery. Tap Add Recovery Contact and follow the prompts. You can also run through these steps on a Mac: Open System Preferences. Click Apple ID. Select Password & Security. Beside Account Recovery, click Manage. Click on + and follow the prompts. Add a Legacy Contact While you’re setting this up, you should also add a Legacy Contact, which will be someone who can recover your account and access your data if you die. Your Legacy Contact will just need a copy of your death certificate to get access to your account. On a Mac, open System Preferences. Click Apple ID. Select Password & Security. Beside Legacy Contact, click on Manage. Click Add. Answer security questions When setting up a new iPad, iPhone or Mac, or when creating an Apple ID, you may have been asked to answer some security questions: the name of the road where you grew up, perhaps, or the name of a favourite teacher. You can use your security questions as a way to reset your password. These are the steps to follow: Start by entering your date of birth. Apple will then ask you two questions. Enter the correct answers and you’ll arrive on a Reset Password page. Now enter your new password twice (so that Apple can confirm you’ve spelled it the same way each time). Your password needs to have 8 or more characters, upper- and lower-case letters, and at least one number. It also cannot contain the same character three times in a row (or any spaces), and you’re not allowed to reuse a password you’ve used in the past year. What if you forget the answers to your security questions? Remember that it’s not just the answers, but also the way you wrote them: watch out for misspellings or shortenings (Avenue becoming Ave, for instance). It has to be exactly the same as the way you answered during setup. It’s possible to change the questions and/or answers by going to appleid.apple.com, but you’ll need to log in with your Apple ID and password. So that may not be useful for those of you reading this article. Still, even if you’ve forgotten the answers to your security questions you should still be able to request that the link to change the password for your Apple ID is sent to the alternative email you registered to the account. Send a password reset email Rather than answering the security questions you can choose instead to have a password reset email sent to you. This will be sent to a second email address you have associated with your Apple ID. Before you select this option, make sure you have access to that email account. Luckily you’ll get a hint as to which one Apple is using, because you’ll be shown part of the address. From the Reset Password screen at iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid choose Get an email and hit Continue. The email will arrive at the second email address associated with your account with the subject line ‘How to reset your Apple ID password’. Click the ‘Reset now’ link in the email. The email will come from [email protected]// and include a warning in case it wasn’t you who requested the change of password. Two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication is an form of security that Apple has been pushing since the rollout of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra back in 2016. (Here’s how to set up two-factor authentication.) Essentially, if you’ve set up two-factor authentication, as well as entering your password you will be required to enter a code Apple sends to your iPhone or Mac. If you’ve set up two-factor authentication and you want to change your password, you’ll still need to go to appleid.apple.com and click ‘Forgotten your password?’ At the Apple ID page you’ll be asked to enter the email address (and characters to prove you aren’t a robot). Then you will be asked for the phone number associated with your two-factor authentication. Once you’ve entered the correct number you’ll see a screen offering to let you reset your password from another device or from a trusted phone number. Obviously you need to make sure you have access to these. If you choose to reset from another device you’ll receive an alert. In our case the alert arrived on the MacBook Pro we were using, and we were given a link to System Preferences > iCloud and the option to Reset Password. If you choose to reset it from a trusted phone number you’ll see a warning that account recovery is required to reset your password from the internet. If you have access to a device running iOS 10 or later, or macOS Sierra or later, you will be able to use that to reset the password. If that’s the case you should cancel and choose the ‘reset it from another device’ option as per step 3. Otherwise, choose Start Account Recovery. WARNING: It can take a few days or even longer to regain access to your account so we don’t recommend you use this step unless it’s a last resort! Apple will send a text message to you once your account is ready for recovery. You will then need to enter a verification code sent by Apple to regain access to your account. Two-step verification Two-step verification is an older security system that Apple introduced a few years ago after there was a lot of negative publicity about iCloud security. (Celebrities were having their accounts hacked and intimate photos leaked online.) Apple users who were concerned about security at the time may have two-step verification set up for their Apple ID. If this applies to you, you would have been sent a 14-character Recovery Key that Apple advised you to print and keep in a safe place. If you’re using two-step verification (and this may be the best you can do, because older devices don’t support two-factor authentication), every time you want to sign into iCloud you need to enter your Apple ID and password as well as a verification code that will be sent to one of your devices. If you don’t have both a verification code and password you will be locked out of your account, and should this happen you have to use your 14-character Recovery Key to gain access again. With two-step verification, password recovery depends on whether you know the Recovery Key. If you don’t, you won’t be able to recover your account. Even Apple is unable to reset your password if you don’t have this Recovery Key… so don’t lose it! If you have this form of security and don’t know where your Recovery Key is, you can get a new one by going to your Apple ID account, signing in with your password and email address and choosing Replace Lost Key. What if you forget your email address? Along with your password, you will need to enter your Apple ID, which is usually an email address you associate with the account. Perhaps it’s less likely to happen, but if you don’t often sign in for Apple services and products, you might forget which email address is tied to your Apple ID. Luckily, there’s a quick way to find out which address you need. You just need to find a device that is already signed into your Apple ID. On an iPad or iPhone Go to Settings and tap your name at the top of the page. If you’re logged in here you will see the email associated with your Apple ID under your name. You may also see the email address in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, or Settings > FaceTime. On a Mac or PC Go to System Settings and click your name card at the top. Again you should see your Apple ID email address if you’re logged in. If you aren’t logged in here you may find the email by opening FaceTime, then clicking the FaceTime dropdown menu and selecting Settings. Similarly, you could try checking Mail, or Messages. Another way to find your Apple ID is to open Music/iTunes and check for previous purchases. Find a purchase, right-click and choose Get Info then File. You may see the email address beside your name. Online If you fail to find your Apple ID after trying those methods, you will need to visit the Apple ID page online at appleid.apple.com. Below the boxes for Apple ID and Password, click ‘Forgotten your password?’ Enter your first name, last name and email address. If you enter the wrong email address, you can try again with a different one until the email address is recognized. It doesn’t seem to be completely foolproof, however: we entered the email address we know is associated with our Apple ID and we were greeted with the No Apple ID Found message. Hopefully you’ll have more luck than we did. Once you’ve changed your Apple ID password you will need to update it in the iCloud settings in any Apple devices you have. On a related topic, here’s what to do if you need to change the admin password on a Mac. Antivirus, Apple Inc

Read more »

Meta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision Pro is making a better product. more…

Read more »

Today in Apple history: Apple pays $15 million to promote Mission: Impossible
On April 18, 1996, Apple unveiled a massive $15 million promotional tie-in for the "Mission: Impossible" movie starring Tom Cruise. What a disaster! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Read more »

Thursday’s best deals have 12.9-inch iPad Pro from $1,029, Apple Watch Series 9 at $265 off, Anker gear, more
A spring refresh may be around the corner, but in the meantime, you can save on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch iPad Pros from $1,029. It comes joined by a chance to save $265 on a stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 and the first discount on Anker’s new . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…

Read more »

Major Apple supplier TSMC expects Q2 sales to jump on ‘insatiable’ AI demand
Major Apple supplier TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, forecast second-quarter sales may… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

Read more »

Streaming video via Apple AirPlay to hotel TVs is finally here
Find out how Apple just made it easier for iPhone and iPad users to stream content wirelessly to hotel room TVs with AirPlay. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Read more »