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macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 2 rolling out with latest in Apple Intelligence
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 2 for developers. The new update includes forthcoming Apple Intelligence features that are set for a December public release. It also, notably, is available for all Macs that can run macOS Sequoia—beta 1 was...
2024-11-04 18:16
Apple execs talk M4, new AirPods Pro features, more in new interviews
Today several videos have dropped where Apple’s executives sat for new interviews covering the variety of new features and hardware that launched last week. Topics include the M4 chip, Apple Intelligence, new AirPods Pro 2 features, and more. more…
2024-11-04 17:47
Apple will soon let you set Google Maps as default app in the EU
Apple continues to go back and forth with the EU about its regulatory compliance. And in a new document recently released by the company, it announced plans to enable setting default apps for navigation and translation soon. That means users will be ab...
2024-11-04 17:23
Deals: 16GB M3 MacBook Air now extra $100 off, black Ultra 2 hits Amazon low, M3 MacBook Pro $500 off, more
Your Monday morning edition of the best deals join ongoing offers on the M4 MacBook Pro lineup, M4 iMac, and the new M4 Mac mini. Today we are highlighting the first price drop after Apple nixed the 8GB MacBook Air tier with the 16GB 15-inch M3 MacBook...
2024-11-04 16:50
New Apple Intelligence videos offer workplace solutions, including for stolen pudding
Apple has released a pair of new videos highlighting Apple Intelligence’s capabilities, this time in the office. Prior videos have focused on the iPhone 16, but the MacBook Pro is highlighted here—fitting for the new workplace focus. more…
2024-11-04 14:27
EU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and ‘smart pens’
The EU commission announced today that it is now formally assessing whether iPadOS, the underlying software for Apple’s iPad tablets, is in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. The DMA requires that iPadOS must allow the choice of a default web b...
2024-11-04 14:26
23 Years of the iPod: How Elite Obsolete Electronics keeps the music playing
There’s probably enough material to produce a book about the importance of the iPod to Apple’s history (and revenue). Yet, the company said goodbye to the brand in 2022 as it finally discontinued the last edition of the iPod Touch. There is a small...
2024-11-04 13:18
Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way that people say they’re not good at something when they are.But in addition to knowing his way around the ...
Hello Developer: November 2024
In this edition: The Swift Pathway, new developer activities around the world, and an interview with the creator of recipe app Crouton.Read the full article
Apple now selling top head strap for Apple Vision Pro’s Solo Knit band
Initially spotted by Brad Lynch on X, Apple has recently listed a new Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro, one that looks very similar (though not quite identical) to the strap that they unveiled back at WWDC23. It works in addition to the Solo Knit...
2024-11-04 04:42
Apple buying Pixelmator could finally fix one of my biggest iPad complaints
On Friday, Pixelmator, the company behind many popular photo-editing apps for Apple platforms, announced that Apple will be acquiring them. While some people are rightfully skeptical of the deal, I’m optimistic that it might solve one of my biggest g...
2024-11-03 18:39
Siri on your iPhone running iOS 18.1 may look different, but it still works the same
If you have an or iPhone 16 model, you can access Apple Intelligence when updating to iOS 18.1. This includes a new look for Siri, with a beautiful edge-lit animation. However, the new animation does not mean that Siri’s intelligence or capabilities ...
2024-11-03 15:41
Apple is ‘seriously considering’ Vision device that offloads compute to your iPhone
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is ‘seriously considering’ developing a cheaper Apple Vision device that offloads all of the computing power to your iPhone, essentially developing a headset with primarily displays and battery. more…
2024-11-03 13:51
Apple reportedly releasing ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be releasing a ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026. Apple has traditionally taken a four year design cycle with MacBook Pro, but it’s looking like the M5 refresh will just be another chip up...
2024-11-03 13:32
Gurman: iOS 18.2 releasing slightly earlier than usual
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple will be releasing iOS 18.2 a little bit earlier than usual, on the week of December 2nd. He also outlines some more details on the release timeline for future Apple Intelligence features. m...
2024-11-03 13:20
Kuo: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset delayed beyond 2027
According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has delayed its plans to release a more affordable Apple Vision headset in 2025. It’ll take a couple extra years now. more…
2024-11-03 13:07
Apple will soon be selling a top head strap for Apple Vision Pro’s Solo Knit band
Initially spotted by Brad Lynch on X, Apple has recently listed a new Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro, one that looks very similar (though not quite identical) to the strap that they unveiled back at WWDC23. It works in addition to the Solo Knit...
2024-11-03 02:29
Apple’s new M4 Max is the fastest CPU on the market, and we haven’t even seen M4 Ultra
Apple unveiled its new MacBook Pro models this week, with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chipsets. The new M4 Pro chip in the Mac mini already showed some very promising results, making it the fastest Mac ever. However, M4 Max takes it to an all new level, and...
2024-11-02 21:00
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Time2Pack’ is an app for all your travel needs
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Time2Pack is an all-in one app for your travel needs ...
2024-11-02 19:30
Warren Buffett continues to trim Berkshire’s stake in Apple, building record high cash pile
Berkshire Hathaway has continued to trim its holdings in Apple for the third consecutive quarter, with Warren Buffett selling about a quarter of his firm’s stake in Apple. As of late September, Berkshire now holds around $69.9 billion of Apple stock,...
2024-11-02 16:58