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Is Apple really two years behind on AI, and does it matter anyway?
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported over the weekend that some Apple employees believe that the company is about two years behind the curve on artificial intelligence. Tim Cook didn’t directly address that during an interview with the WSJ, but did say...
2024-10-22 12:43
Meta testing Face ID-like video selfie to recover your Instagram or Facebook account
Meta is testing facial recognition as a way of letting you instantly recover your Instagram or Facebook account if you find yourself locked out. The process of submitting a video selfie looks much the same as that used to register for Face ID, requirin...
2024-10-22 10:53
Apple @ Work Podcast: JNUC recap
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 & pro...
2024-10-22 10:04
PSA: New Hearing Protection feature for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide [Updated]
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features would only be available in the United States and Canada. This is incorrect. Those features will be available in available in more than 1...
2024-10-22 01:09
PSA: New Hearing Health features for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide
Apple on Monday shared another glimpse at the new Hearing Health features coming to AirPods Pro 2 with iOS 18.1 next week. However, even if you have compatible hardware running the latest software, these new features won’t be available worldwide. mor...
2024-10-22 01:09
Disney+ and Hulu ditch App Store In-App Purchase billing as latest round of price increases goes into effect
In the past, Apple has always required streaming platforms available on the App Store to provide a way for users to subscribe directly through the app using in-app purchases. However, as this is no longer a requirement, many platforms have been ditchin...
2024-10-21 23:15
New Magic Mouse, Trackpad and Keyboard coming soon – but don’t expect anything exciting
We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple gearing up to announce new M4 Macs as soon as next week, but it looks like the company also has some updates for its accessories. More specifically, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the , Magi...
2024-10-21 21:11
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 will have a waitlist, here’s how to jump the line
The first Apple Intelligence features are coming next week in iOS 18.1. If you have an AI-compatible iPhone model, the software update will bring a host of new features. But not right away—Apple Intelligence will come with a waitlist. Here’s how yo...
2024-10-21 19:39
Gurman: New Mac launches still expected after iPad mini press release 
While Apple announced a new iPad mini with a press release last week, the company still has bigger plans to announce new Macs this month. As inventory runs low at Apple Stores, we’re expecting updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, and more. mor...
2024-10-21 18:56
Gurman: Mac launch still expected after iPad mini press release 
While Apple announced a new iPad mini with a press release last week, the company still has bigger plans to announce new Macs this month. As inventory runs low at Apple Stores, we’re expecting updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, and more. mor...
2024-10-21 18:56
Here are Apple’s full release notes for iOS 18.1
The iOS 18.1 RC is now available for developers and public beta testers. The update is set for a release next week with a slew of important new features and big fixes. While we’ve been chronicling all of the changes for the last two months, Apple has...
2024-10-21 18:31
iOS 17.7.1 is coming soon for iPhone users not yet on iOS 18
Apple is preparing a host of big software updates for next week, including iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features. But it turns out, there’s another iPhone software update on the way: iOS 17.7.1 is coming soon too. more…
2024-10-21 18:28
MagSafe Monday: LISEN phone holder is a must-have travel accessory for frequent fliers
I spent more time than I care to admit in airports this year, and I’ve found the LISEN Universal Flight Airplane Phone Holder Mount for MagSafe to be an exceptional iPhone accessory. It’s not designed to charge but to keep your iPhone secure and at...
2024-10-21 18:00
iOS 18.1 upgrades business messaging with RCS support
Apple has a packed iOS 18.1 update coming next week, with Apple Intelligence and a whole lot more. But despite months of beta testing, there’s one new feature we just learned about today: iOS 18.1 upgrades business messaging to include RCS support. m...
2024-10-21 17:58
The new iOS 18.1 build for AirPods Pro 2 has this firmware number
Apple is preparing major new software updates for release next week. One of them will be new firmware for that enable key iOS 18.1 features related to hearing health. Here’s the build number to look out for as you await the AirPods update. more…
2024-10-21 17:36
iOS 18.1 includes bug fixes for iPhone 16, car key, and more
Apple today released final beta of iOS 18.1 to developers and public beta testers. This gives us our first look at the full release notes of the update, revealing that iOS 18.1 includes several notable bug fixes for iPhone users. more…
2024-10-21 17:22
9to5Mac Daily: October 21, 2024 – New AirPods Pro features, iPhone 17 Slim rumors
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 ...
2024-10-21 17:18
Apple releases RC updates for visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, more
Today alongside RC versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple has also debuted RC updates for its non-AI platforms. Apple Intelligence is limited to the company’s three flagship products, but there are still updates coming for t...
2024-10-21 17:10
macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC version now available, launching next week
Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC to both developers and public beta users. This marks the final expected beta before next week’s public launch. Here’s what to expect. more…
2024-10-21 17:08
iOS 18.1 RC now available ahead of next week’s release
iOS 18.1 is officially set for a release next week, bringing the first Apple Intelligence features to the general public. Ahead of that, Apple is wrapping up the beta testing process. The iOS 18.1 RC, or “Release Candidate,” is now available for de...
2024-10-21 17:07