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9to5Mac Daily: October 1, 2024 – The latest on Apple vs Masimo, more
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2024-10-01 20:46
Bloomberg: New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air launching early next year
Via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is set to update its entry-level iPhone SE early next year, alongside updates to the iPad Air and accessories. The new iPhone SE will be a significant release, featuring a shift away from the dated forehead and chin...
2024-10-01 19:37
WhatsApp introduces new filters and backgrounds for video calls
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced another update coming for its users. This time, the messaging platform is introducing new camera filters and backgrounds that can be used during video calls. Read on as we detail how WhatsApp’s new effects work. more…
2024-10-01 19:19
New photos offer first close-up look at A18 and A18 Pro chips
The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have been widely available for nearly two weeks. But it’s only now that we’re getting a close-up look at the two devices’ differing chips, courtesy of ChipWise. Here are the A18 and A18 Pro chips. more…
2024-10-01 18:54
Epic Games Store adds new incentive to try boosting developer buy-in
The Epic Games Store recently launched on the iPhone in the EU. For the first time, Epic’s own store became an option for some iPhone users, and Android too. But it seems the company behind Fortnite is finding developer royalty rates an ongoing chall...
2024-10-01 17:55
Beta 3 now available for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1
Today Apple has released new beta updates, but not perhaps for the platforms we were all hoping for. Developer beta 3 is now available for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1. However, new betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS are mysteriously absent....
2024-10-01 17:15
Klarna becomes official Apple reseller with payment options and upgrade plans
Klarna, which offers monthly payment plans as a service, is now an official Apple reseller. Customers can purchase iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac and more directly from Klarna’s app or website with monthly payment options. more…
2024-10-01 17:06
Apple Podcasts launches new narrative series chart, ad-free windows, more
Today Apple has announced changes to Apple Podcasts designed to better spotlight a specific type of show: narrative series. A new top chart is debuting alongside other editorial initiatives, plus Series becomes its own standalone category for improved ...
2024-10-01 17:04
Halide expands Camera Control tools as Lux drops iPhone 16 photography review
Halide for iPhone 16 is out today with expanded Camera Control features that bring simplicity to the somewhat complex button. The makers of Halide emphasize a desire to make their app’s Camera Control features as simple and useful as tradition shutte...
2024-10-01 16:00
Deals: Apple Pencil Pro all-time low, new Apple Watch SE 2 configs from $189, iPad Air, MagSafe gear, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a new all-time low price on Apple Pencil Pro that is now sitting at $99 shipped. While this might be an excellent condition open-box listing, it does include the full 1-year Apple warranty and now joins a ...
2024-10-01 15:45
Jamf unveils its latest advancements in AI, declarative device management, and more at the 15th annual Jamf Nation User Conference
Today, Jamf is kicking off its 15th annual Jamn Nation User Conference (JNUC) in Nashville. Joined by key partners, including Apple, Jamf will unveil its latest innovations, showcasing how Apple management and security can seamlessly integrate to deliv...
2024-10-01 14:00
Apple expands education efforts with new tools, grants, and app highlights
Today is World Teachers’ Day, and to mark the occasion, Apple has announced a variety of expansions to its education efforts. There are new tools for teachers, grants funding education, and a campaign of Apple’s apps and services to highlight educa...
2024-10-01 13:37
T-Mobile data breaches: Company pays fine and promises to do better
A succession of T-Mobile data breaches saw millions of customers have their personal data exposed. The company has now been fined $15.75M, and has agreed to spend the same amount again on upgrading its security. The Federal Communications Commission (F...
2024-10-01 13:16
Apple cuts iPhone 16 orders at key supplier, Barclays claims
In a new investor note seen by 9to5Mac today, analysts at Barclays report that Apple “may have just cut” iPhone 16 production by three million units. Based “recent supply channel checks,” the analysts say that these cuts were made at a “key s...
2024-10-01 13:08
Apple asks US court to throw out Epic Games ruling, despite being barred from appealing
The Apple versus Epic Games case rumbles on despite the rejection of attempts to appeal by both companies. Yesterday one of the judges in the case effectively accused Apple of lying, and now the Cupertino company is attempting a new tactic in a bid to ...
2024-10-01 12:45
Om Malik provides an inside view of the iPhone 16 launch event
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to attend an iPhone launch event in the Steve Jobs Theater, Om Malik has shared a series of photos intended to give an inside view of Glowtime, together with his thoughts on what it’s like to be there. The w...
2024-10-01 11:23
Hurricane Helene takes out 370 cell towers; 103 on backup power
Apple’s Messages via satellite service is likely to be in demand for some time, to help people check in on friends and family in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Some 370 cell towers in North Carolina are completely out of action, with a further 103 ope...
2024-10-01 11:02
Apple @ Work Podcast: Hacker Rangers
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage &...
2024-10-01 10:00
Excessive Heat Warning alert on iPhone? Here’s why
You may have received an Excessive Heat Warning on your iPhone today even if you’re nowhere near the affected area. This is probably why.
2024-10-01 04:00
Excessive Heat Warning alert on iPhone?
Update: Emphasis on probably, huh? Readers report seeing these alerts without Cupertino saved. There goes that theory. Might just be a bug. You may have received an Excessive Heat Warning on your iPhone today even if you’re nowhere near the affected ...
2024-10-01 03:39