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Apple-backed Product Security Verified label will confirm smart home devices are secure
A new Product Security Verified (PSV) label will in future be used to identify smart home devices which meet new industry standards designed to protect against hacking and data breaches.
It’s the latest initiative by the industry alliance behind the Matter standard, of which Apple is a member …
Expand Expanding CloseDOJ aiming to persuade senators to force sale of TikTok to US company, instead of ban
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly holding a series of closed-door briefings intended to persuade senators to force the sale of TikTok to a US company, rather than ban it outright.
This follows Congress voting overwhelmingly in favor of either a ban or forced sale, while passage through the Senate is less certain …
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Apple Store reveals beautiful circular design [Gallery]
Apple has shared photos of the latest Apple Store, ahead of this week’s opening in Shanghai, China.
The photos reveal a curved glass facade, with stairs leading down into a beautiful circular design in the main display area in the basement of the store …
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work Podcast: A brief history of the Mac at work
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Expand Expanding CloseReview: Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K display – a good Apple Studio Display competitor
Apple’s Studio Display was launched two years ago as a more affordable option for those looking for a good external Retina display for their Mac. A year later, Samsung came out with its own alternative to the Studio Display: the ViewFinity S9. With the same screen size, 5K resolution, and price as Apple Studio Display, is the Samsung ViewFinity S9 any better? Read on as I detail my experience with Samsung’s 5K display.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen will Apple release the new iPad Pro? Here’s what the rumors say
Apple’s new iPad Pro models are highly-anticipated and have been described as the biggest update to the devices since 2018. Over the last several weeks, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about when these new iPad Pros will actually be released. Here’s everything we know…
Expand Expanding CloseSecurity Bite: Here’s what malware your Mac can remove
Ever wonder what malware can your Mac detect and remove without any third-party software? Recently, security researchers have correlated some bizarre macOS YARA rules used by the built-in XProtect suite with their public names. Here’s what malware it looks for…
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Apple’s newest iPhone 15 ad says you’ll never have to delete your photos
Apple’s new iPhone 15 ad focuses on storage, of all things. “Lots of storage for lots of photos,” Apple says. “iPhone 15 with storage stating at 128GB.”
The gist of the video? You’ll never have to delete your photos or videos thanks to the iPhone 15’s ample storage.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: March 18, 2024 – Apple/Google AI partnership, AirPods 4 rumors
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Expand Expanding CloseApple looking for a solution to prevent the Core Technology Fee from bankrupting free app developers
During a workshop event in the European Union today, Apple shed new light on how the Core Technology Fee plays into its compliance with the Digital Markets Act. In particular, the company acknowledged concerns that the CTF could ultimately end up bankrupting small developers who have a free app go viral.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18’s new AI features: Everything we know so far
2024 is shaping up to be the “Year of AI” for Apple, with big updates planned for iOS 18 and more. The rumors – and Tim Cook himself – make it clear that there are new AI features for Apple’s platforms in the works. Here’s everything we know about the ways Apple is exploring AI features…
Expand Expanding CloseMagSafe Monday: ESR for Qi2 15W MagSafe car mount delivers fast charging on the go
Oddly enough, wireless charging is one of my top use cases for MagSafe. Some of my earliest MagSafe accessories have been wireless chargers in the car. I don’t have long commutes every day, so I am frequently in and out of the car. The friction of plugging up a charger every time I got into the car was something I was happy to give up. I’ve tried various car chargers with varying degrees of success over the years, but I believe I’ve found the perfect one with the ESR for Qi2 15W MagSafe Car Mount Charger.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy the M1 MacBook Air is the best Mac value ever
The MacBook Air lineup is stronger than ever right now, but maybe not for the reasons you think. Yes, the M2 and M3 MacBook Air are great computers. But do you know what’s also a great computer? The M1 MacBook Air, especially when it’s available for under $700.
In fact, it’s probably the best Mac value ever.
Expand Expanding Close11.1-inch OLED iPad supply lags behind larger version, April launch expected
Anyone ready for new iPads? New iPad Air and iPad Pro hardware is expected to be unveiled any day now. This includes a more affordable 12.9-inch display with the iPad Air expected to add a larger option. We also expect to see the first iPads OLED screen technology to deliver deeper black levels like the iPhone and Apple Watch.
A new report from DSCC may add color on when to expect new iPads to ship. The analyst firm also gives us an idea of what to expect with the iPad Pro supply mix at launch.
Expand Expanding CloseBest smart scales with iPhone sync for Apple’s Health app
Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status.
If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (new with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit.
Expand Expanding CloseApple pushes back on criticism, says it’s fully complying with the DMA
With iOS 17.4 this month, Apple debuted a number of new features as part of its efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the EU. These efforts include alternative app marketplaces, new business terms for developers, and support for third-party browser engines.
Apple’s plans have faced criticism from companies like Meta, Epic, and Spotify. In a hearing on Monday, however, Apple justified its changes and explained why it believes it is in compliance with the DMA.
Expand Expanding CloseM1 MacBook Air is as low as $613 in today’s best deals, Apple Watch Series 8 $300 off, Anker gear, more
Monday’s best deals are now live with a chance to drop Apple’s M1 MacBook Air as low as $613. It comes joined by stainless steel Apple Watch Series 8 at $300 off, as well as a batch of new all-time lows on Anker’s latest 15W Qi2 chargers from $48. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseApple researchers reveal new AI breakthrough for training LLMs on images and text
In a new paper published this month, Apple researchers reveal that they have developed new methods for training large language models using both text and visual information. According to Apple’s researchers, this represents a way to obtain state-of-the-art results.
Expand Expanding CloseNCAA March Madness Live app adds Vision Pro compatibility, new CarPlay features, more
Ahead of NCAA March Madness kicking off later this week, the March Madness Live app has received an update with a few new features. The app is now compatible with Apple Vision Pro, offers expanded capabilities for CarPlay users, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 17.4.1 for iPhone coming soon with bug fixes
Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.4.1, which will come with the build number 21E235. There’s no word on what’s new in iOS 17.4.1, but the update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features.
Expand Expanding CloseApple might use Google Gemini to power some AI features on the iPhone
Besides using Gemini to power features in its apps and services, Google offers its LLM to third-party developers. Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to license Gemini for the iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseMass production of two new AirPods models to start in May, targeting fall release
Via Mark Gurman in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Apple suppliers are gearing up to begin mass production of the new AirPods, starting in May. AirPods 3 will be replaced by a new lineup of two models.
The new AirPods models represent a new two tier lineup for the non-Pro buds. They will both get an updated design, improved fit and charge via USB-C. The higher-end of the pair will also sport active noise cancellation and Find My locating for the case, similar to AirPods Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseSpike for Teams adds shared inbox support for streamlined team communication
I’ve been a big fan of Spike for many years, and their new Teams plan is one of the most credible alternatives to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 we’ve seen in quite some time. Spike takes a different approach to managing your inbox by turning it into an iMessage-like experience vs a traditional email app. Today, they’ve just released a great feature for teams: a shared inbox.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Overtime: Our favorite Apple features
Jeff and Fernando continue their discussion from last week and consider the most useful Apple features and services across all product lines. What will claim the top spot?
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