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Apple confirms ‘Invites’ feature coming to iCloud+, here’s how it will work
The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also learned much more about how the new app and service will work. Read on for d...
2025-02-04 15:48
Apple confirms ‘Invites’ app and iCloud+ feature, here’s how it works [U]
Update: Officially announced and now available on the App Store. The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also learned muc...
2025-02-04 15:48
Apple confirms ‘Invites’ app and iCloud+ feature, here’s how it works [Video]
Update: Officially announced and now available on the App Store. The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also learned muc...
2025-02-04 15:48
I’d love to see the MacBook Air copy these four Zenbook features
After I commented on the ASUS Zenbook A14 not only emulating the look of the MacBook Air, but exceeding its specs in several respects, I got the chance to spend some time using the machine. While I’m certainly not going to be making the switch from m...
2025-02-04 15:48
Twitterrific team launches new ‘Tapestry’ iPhone app for Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, more
The Iconfactory, makers of the now-discontinued Twitterrific app, have today launched the spiritual successor to their Twitter client. Tapestry pulls together feeds from Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, YouTube, and more into a single timeline. more…
2025-02-04 15:04
For $5, Adobe’s Acrobat AI assistant will check your contracts before you sign them
Adobe’s Acrobat AI assistant has long had the ability to summarize documents for you, but it now claims to be able to help you make sense of contracts – and catch discrepancies between them … more…
2025-02-04 14:32
Grubhub security breach exposed customer and driver data, says company
A Grubhub security breach has exposed personal data for both customers and drivers, says the company, after an “incident” involving a third-party contractor. The company has not revealed the exact scale of the security fail, but has admitted that t...
2025-02-04 13:38
Spotify had its first ever profitable year; may have been assisted by Apple U-turn
Spotify achieved its first full year of profitability since launching in 2008. The company has previously had occasional profitable quarters, but consistently lost money each year. Apple may have played a role in the company’s turnaround, thanks to a...
2025-02-04 13:21
Meta says its future AI models could have ‘catastrophic outcomes’
A Meta policy document describes the company’s fears that it could accidentally develop an AI model which would lead to “catastrophic outcomes.” It describes its plans to prevent the release of such models, but admits that it may not be able to d...
2025-02-04 12:47
How China saved Apple from bankruptcy but now holds the company hostage
An upcoming book Apple in China promises to tell the story of how a seemingly smart idea back in 1996 now leaves the company hostage to the whims of an authoritarian regime. Subtitled “the capture of the world’s greatest company,” the book featur...
2025-02-04 12:07
Game distribution on the App Store in Vietnam
The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.Once you have obtained your license: Si...
Hello Developer: February 2025
In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude, and more.Read the full article
The good news bears: Inside the adorably unorthodox design of Bears Gratitude
Here’s the story of how a few little bears led their creators right to an Apple Design Award.Bears Gratitude is a warm and welcoming title developed by the Australian husband-and-wife team of Isuru Wanasinghe and Nayomi Hettiarachchi.Journaling app...
WhatsApp will soon let users schedule events right from private chats
WhatsApp currently offers a feature that helps users plan events from group chats. Soon, this feature will be expanded to private chats as well, giving WhatsApp users more flexibility to create and manage their appointments. more…
2025-02-04 03:22
Apple stops signing iOS 18.2.1, blocking downgrade from iOS 18.3
A week after releasing iOS 18.3 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.2.1. For users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if their iPhone or iPad is already running a newer version. more…
2025-02-03 23:29
Apple explains how to stop your MacBook from booting up every time you open it
Ever wish your MacBook wouldn’t boot up every time you open the lid or connect it to power? Apple has published an official support document detailing how to disable the feature. more…
2025-02-03 22:53
Court denies Apple’s request to be involved in Google Search antitrust case
Apple isn’t the only big tech facing antitrust investigations as Google has also come under scrutiny for its dominant position in the market. Even the deal between Google and Apple over Safari’s default search engine was considered a violation of a...
2025-02-03 22:51
9to5Mac Daily: February 3, 2025 – AAPL earnings, AR projects
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 ...
2025-02-03 22:26
Microsoft adding one of Apple’s best recent Mail features to Outlook for Mac
Microsoft is updating Outlook for Mac to include one of the best new features Apple has added to Mail in recent years. The update also brings Outlook for Mac up to speed with the Windows and web version when it comes to this capability. more…
2025-02-03 22:04
Apple Notes recently got a power user feature I’ve long wanted
Apple Notes gained a variety of great features in iOS 18 last fall, like collapsible sections, color highlighting, audio recording with transcripts, and more. But I recently discovered one more change that answers one of my long-time feature requests, ...
2025-02-03 21:48