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Now is the time for a new gaming-focused ‘Apple TV Pro’ with the M4 chip

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Apple devices are extremely capable of running good games. However, things have been changing in recent years and we now finally have some AAA games available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Even so, most users don’t seem…

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9to5Mac Daily: July 2, 2024 – Apple Watch Series 10 rumors, more ‘vintage’ Apple products

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On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the latest update on the Apple Watch Series 10, which may not get a radical redesign after all. We also highlight which three Apple products have now been labeled as ‘vintage.’ Additionally,…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Phil Schiller to join OpenAI board in ‘observer’ role following Apple’s ChatGPT deal

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At WWDC last month, Apple announced its partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18. While no money is changing hands between Apple and OpenAI, a new report today reveals that Apple will get an “observer role” on OpenAI’s…

Your iPhone might not get these iOS 18 features, here’s why

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iOS 18 is shaping up to be one of the biggest software updates the iPhone has ever received. There’s Apple Intelligence, big upgrades to core apps like Photos, Messages, and Notes, a new Siri, countless ways to personalize your device, and…

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Patent hints at Apple Vision Pro getting new head gestures in the future

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Apple recently announced a major firmware update coming to the latest AirPods Pro, which enables new head-shaking gestures to answer or reject calls more discreetly. Now it seems that the company is also working on similar head gestures…

Veteran Apple hardware engineer departs to join Rivian

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A long-time Apple hardware engineer is departing the company. As first spotted by RivianTrackr, Jeff Alves is leaving Apple after more than a decade to join Rivian, where he will join the automaker’s battery engineering team.

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The mute button gets a welcome, no-brainer upgrade in iOS 18 and tvOS 18

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Not every piece of technology or feature needs upgrading over time. Some things work just fine the way they are, and any tweaking or “enhancements” will only make things worse.

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Entire iPhone 16 lineup again said to feature A18 chips

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It’s been widely rumored that all four iPhone 16 models will use the A18 chip inside, and now we have more details backing those rumors. According to code changes discovered by Nicolás Alvarez, five new iPhone models have surfaced in…

Apple releases public beta 2 for iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, and more

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Today following the arrival of new developer betas yesterday, Apple has released the second public betas for iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, iPadOS 17.6, and more.

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Apple Watch: How to see calories burned – active, passive, and total

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An Apple Watch is a great device for tracking health and fitness goals, and one important aspect of that is how much energy you’re burning. Follow along for how to see your calories burned on your Apple Watch for active and passive metrics…

Apple may have to add new supplier for iPhone 16’s upgraded camera amid production issues

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The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are expected to be introduced in just a couple of months, bringing with them a variety of changes to both screen sizes and camera features.

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Deals: M3 MacBook Pro from $1,399, M2 iPad Air all-time low, Apple Watch Series 7 $170, smart monitors, more

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Tuesday’s deals are now up for the taking with a solid $200 price drop on what was already the least expensive M3 MacBook Pro in the current lineup. Apple’s latest iPad Air is also getting in on the action today with a new all-time low on…

Clicks Keyboard case: Surprisingly great or gimmicky gadget? [Hands on review]

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Earlier this year, Clicks announced their Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. They wanted to bring back the tactility of a physical keyboard to the modern smartphone. As someone who loved using Blackberry Pearl and…

FaceTime on Apple TV is getting one key upgrade in tvOS 18

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The hallmark feature of last year’s tvOS 17 update was FaceTime support on the Apple TV 4K. For the first time, you could FaceTime using the largest screen in your home.

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These watchOS 11 features are exclusive to select Apple Watch models

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The Apple Watch is getting upgraded with watchOS 11 this fall—but not all Apple Watch models. This year’s update drops support for several models that were compatible with watchOS 10, notably the Series 4 and 5 generations and the first…

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Figma AI just copies Apple’s Weather app every time [U: Figma responds]

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A developer who asked Figma AI to help him design a weather app says that it just copied Apple’s own Weather app every time.

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Apple expects AI features to boost iPhone 16 sales by 10M units

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Apple appears to be expecting iPhone 16 sales to substantially outstrip those for last year’s model. A new supply-chain report says that the company has boosted its A-series chip order from TSMC by 10 million.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: RCS and the iPhone experience

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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,…

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visionOS App Store to allow alternative payment options for users in the EU

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The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation came into effect earlier this year and has already forced Apple to make some deep changes to the App Store, including allowing developers to offer alternative payment…

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Apple rumored to announce integration with Google’s Gemini chatbot this fall

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Apple last month announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. However, the company has already confirmed that it has plans to add integration with more chatbots in the future – and it looks like a…

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Save up to 70% on pCloud lifetime plans for encrypted storage – from 1TB to 10TB

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There are plenty of cloud storage services out there, but only pCloud offers a unique combination of security, convenience, and a one-off fee for lifetime storage. No more monthly or annual fees – just pay once, use forever.

Monday, Jul 1

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9to5Mac Daily: July 1, 2024 – AirPods with cameras, Vision Pro goes international

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On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we dive into how you can check if your carrier has enabled RCS support in iOS 18. We also discuss Ming-Chi Kuo’s report on Apple’s plans to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026.…

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Apple Watch Series 10 may not get a radical redesign after all

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Over the past year, rumors have suggested that Apple is working on a brand new design for the Apple Watch, referred to as the “Apple Watch have thrown cold water on those hoping for more significant changes in this year’s models.

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Apple says these three products are now ‘vintage’

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Apple is now classifying three iconic products as “vintage.” The company has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products to include the iPhone X, first-generation AirPods, and original HomePod as vintage products.

Next-gen Apple Pay could provide automatic receipts, loyalty card benefits, and more

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Apple Pay enables simple, secure contactless payments with a single tap. It’s one of the most used features of an iPhone. And according to a new publication from the NFC Forum about the next generation of contactless payments, it’s likely…

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Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 16?

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Believe it or not, we’re just two months away from the expected launch of the iPhone 16 lineup. This year, we expect the iPhone 16 lineup to offer new camera upgrades, bigger screens, faster performance, and more.

MagSafe Monday: Belkin Wireless Charger improves over Apple’s design

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has been the standard for many years, and while there is nothing wrong with it, it has not changed since its original design. I like the concept of a simple MagSafe cable to keep in my bag, and I recently picked up the Belkin Wireless…

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What is RCS? Everything you should know about iOS 18’s major Messages change

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iOS 18 will launch this fall with major improvements like Apple Intelligence, new customization tools, and more. But one of the biggest changes is coming with Messages: RCS support.

Apple Developer Academy graduates nearly 200 students in its third year running

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Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative encompasses a variety of programs and work, but one beneficiary of its funding is the Apple Developer Academy, which just celebrated its third graduating class.

Apple releases iOS 17.6 developer beta 2, plus visionOS 1.3, iPadOS 17.6, and more

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Today Apple released the second developer beta for iOS 17.6 alongside a host of other beta software releases for its other platforms.