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Apple @ Work: New FIDO specifications aim to end Passkey vendor lock-in
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2024-11-02 14:06
Apple just wrapped up its fall releases, here’s whats coming next spring
Apple just finished releasing the initial M4 Mac lineup, with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max going into the , Mac mini, and . Those are likely the last announcements for the year, but there’s still a lot in the pipeline for next spring. Here’s everything w...
2024-11-02 13:30
Apple launches new iPhone 14 service program for ‘Rear Camera Issue’
Apple today has launched a new service program for iPhone 14 Plus models, where a ‘very small percentage’ of devices may show no rear camera preview. This is the first iPhone service program in a couple years, with the last one being in 2021 where ...
2024-11-01 22:47
Apple should bring Aperture back following Pixelmator acquisition
Pixelmator, a company that develops popular image editing software for macOS and iOS, is officially being acquired by Apple. Although at first I was skeptical about the deal, I now hope that Apple will use Pixelmator’s expertise to bring Aperture bac...
2024-11-01 20:00
Apple’s most important Mac announcement this week
Apple made a lot of announcements this week, including the launch of the M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac. While each of those products is impressive, there’s one surprise announcement that stands out most to me. On Wednesday, along with the new Ma...
2024-11-01 18:50
This was Apple’s most important Mac announcement this week
Apple made a lot of announcements this week, including the launch of the M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac. While each of those products is impressive, there’s one surprise announcement that stands out most to me. On Wednesday, along with the new Ma...
2024-11-01 18:50
CarPlay in iOS 18.1 gets three small Apple Intelligence enhancements
iOS 18.1 released this week with the first Apple Intelligence features for iPhone, plus iPad and Mac. But if you’re a CarPlay user, you might have noticed that Apple Intelligence provides a few nice changes on the road too. Here are three small iOS 1...
2024-11-01 18:06
Security Bite: Looking at the newly released Private Cloud Compute resources
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2024-11-01 17:08
HomeKit Weekly: These are the best Home Key enabled smart door locks
If you’re deep into HomeKit like me, you know how convenient it can be for home automation. One of the most exciting smart home security additions for me in the past few years is Home Key from Apple, which lets you unlock your door using just your iP...
2024-11-01 17:00
9to5Mac Daily: November 1, 2024 – AAPL Q4 earnings
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 ...
2024-11-01 16:54
The first Silo season 2 reviews have dropped, here’s the verdict
One of the most popular Apple TV+ shows, Silo, is back for a second season in just two weeks. Apple has released the first five minutes of episode one, and early reviews are here for the show’s return. Here’s what the Silo season 2 reviews are sayi...
2024-11-01 16:20
Deals: iPad mini 7 hits all-time lows at $99 off, AirPods Pro 2 $180, AirTags from $18.50 each, more
It has been a more than eventful week for the Mac, with big-time trade-in and straight up cash deals now live on the next-generation M4 MacBook Pro lineup, M4 iMac, and the new M4 Mac mini, but today we are looking at some deals on AirPods, iPad, AirTa...
2024-11-01 15:45
Apple reaches deal to acquire Pixelmator
Apple is acquiring the popular photo editing company Pixelmator. The Pixelmator Team announced the news in a blog post on Friday and said there will be “no material changes” to its apps “at this time.” The deal is pending regulatory approval. P...
2024-11-01 15:31
How the iPad Pro became integral to college football teams
Earlier this year, the NCAA approved new technology rules for college football. The ACC, SEC, and Big Ten subsequently announced partnerships with Apple to integrate the iPad into their workflows. In a post on its newsroom today, Apple dives into the d...
2024-11-01 15:28
Apple researchers ran an AI test that exposed a fundamental ‘intelligence’ flaw
Apple just shipped its first Apple Intelligence features and launched new AI-optimized Macs. But for all the AI hype, there are clearly limitations with the technology’s intelligence. And one of those limits was highlighted by Apple’s AI research t...
2024-11-01 14:42
Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in November
Apple TV+ has been having a big fall, and November looks set to continue that hot streak. Two of the best reviewed TV+ series, Silo and Bad Sisters, are getting new seasons this month. Plus there are two high-profile films debuting, and new episodes of...
2024-11-01 13:45
Apple expands iPhone satellite services deal, commits $1.1bn to expand capacity
Satellite services provider GlobalStar today disclosed an expansion of its deal with Apple. Apple will commit an additional $1.1 billion for upfront infrastructure prepayments, to increase the capacity of satellite services. Additionally, Apple will ta...
2024-11-01 12:00
The new Mac mini will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, as shown by M4 Pro Geekbench scores
The new will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, ever, eclipsing the M2 Ultra performance of Mac Studio and Mac Pro. The base M4 Mac mini will be blazing fast too, but for single core and multi-core, the M4 Pro is the new desktop king (We expect the high...
2024-11-01 09:39
PSA: Update your Mac before buying a USB-C Magic Mouse, Trackpad, or Keyboard
Apple this week launched the new USB-C Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard along with the M4 Macs. While the new Macs won’t arrive until November 8, customers can already buy the new Magic accessories in stores. However, you may need to u...
2024-10-31 22:57
Tim Cook honors Luca Maestri in his last earnings call as Apple CFO
As announced back in August, Apple’s current CFO Luca Maestri will soon be moving to a new role at the company. During the Q4 2024 fiscal earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook took some time to honor Luca Maestri’s work as CFO, as this is the last call...
2024-10-31 21:33