Alongside other camera updates with the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple also announced in September that the device will be able to capture spatial video for Vision Pro. That feature is now live with today’s release of iOS 17.2 beta 2.
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Alongside other camera updates with the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple also announced in September that the device will be able to capture spatial video for Vision Pro. That feature is now live with today’s release of iOS 17.2 beta 2.
more…After years of teasing, Humane today fully unveiled its Ai Pin, a wearable camera with laser projector, for $699 and a $24 per month subscription to access cellular connectivity and other services.
more…Update: A day later, public beta versions are now available. See all the new features, including spatial video capture from iPhone 15 Pro for viewing on Vision Pro, here.
iOS 17.2 developer beta 2 is now available. The first beta release introduced Apple’s Journal app, new features to Messages, Translate as an Action button feature, and more. We expect future betas to include refinements to the Journal app. We’ll update with any changes we discover.
more…Over the last few years, Basic Apple Guy has delivered amazingly detailed iPhone and MacBook Pro Schematic wallpapers. Now celebrating the new Space Black MacBook Pro, he’s released an all-black version of the slick wallpaper.
more…Ahead of Diwali on November 12, the popular Pok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app has received its latest update. Arriving in the Busy Book toy, the new Diwali content will help expand your kids’ “world-knowledge by exploring the foods, festivities and traditions surrounding the Festival of Lights.”
more…Early Black Friday pricing has gone live on the Apple Watch Series 9. New all-time lows are here on both 41 and 45mm models from $349, saving you $50 off a collection of different styles. In quite the fitting companion sale, official Apple Watch Milanese Loop bands are now down to $85 in multiple finishes. Plus, an all-time low has dropped Apple’s Magic Keyboard with Touch ID to $120. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…Doing some holiday shopping for yourself or someone else? Some of your Apple gear might be worth more in trade-in credit starting today. Apple has boosted the trade-in value of some iPads, Apple Watches, and several Android phones.
more…Just as HomeKit led to the development of the broader smart home standard Matter, so Apple’s Home Key is spurring the adoption of a new industry standard for smart locks and digital keys: Aliro.
The new standard is being championed by Apple, Google, and Samsung – along with a number of smart lock companies …
more…iPhone photography will be on full display in Paris this weekend. A new iPhone photography exhibition that features five photographs is being held at the Salon Corderie on Friday and Saturday.
more…Understanding what’s happening to Mac sales over the past few years is a tricky business, due to the convergence of three different factors: pandemic-induced demand, COVID-related supply disruptions, and early upgrades driven by the switch to Apple Silicon.
Last week’s earnings report led some to wonder whether Mac sales were in trouble, but my own view is that the underlying longer-term trend of slow and steady upward growth is essentially unchanged …
more…As spotted by FlatpanelsHD, the Apple TV app on tvOS 17.2 beta is starting to list 3D versions of movies, which will be playable on the upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset.
In the metadata section of a compatible movie, a new “3D” icon appears alongside the symbols for Dolby Vision, 4K, age rating and such. The 3D icon is in the shape of a headset, indicating that the 3D playback experience will only be accessible through the Vision Pro.
more…Macworld has updated its tables in which the performance of every Apple processor is compared – from the A13 Bionic in the 9th-gen iPad, to the top-end M3 Max in the new MacBook Pro.
It’s been a week since we first saw just how impressive an achievement the M3 Max is: Apple’s top-end mobile chip matching that of its previous generation maxed-out desktop chip …
more…Apple’s Irish tax battle looked to have reached the end of the line when the case went before the European Court of Justice – the equivalent of the US Supreme Court. Whichever way the ECJ ruled, its decision would be final.
The ECJ was set to announce that result as soon as this month (though more likely early next year) – but this now looks unlikely, following a major setback to Apple and the Irish government …
more…The actors guild announced last night that it has reached a tentative deal with the studios and streamers, ending the actors strike. The deal still has to be ratified by SAG members, but that is basically a foregone conclusion at this point.
The overlapping strikes of writers (which was resolved in September) and actors have resulted in more than six months of shutdown in the Hollywood industry this year, and billions of dollars in lost economic value. For streamers like Apple, it has severely impacted their content pipeline with almost no production happening in the US since the summer.
more…Since Meta acquired WhatsApp, the app has become completely free. Despite offering some paid features, WhatsApp doesn’t require a purchase or subscription, nor does it offer paid features. It also has no ads – and although the company says it has no plans to place ads in chats, it has confirmed that users may see ads in some parts of the app in the future.
more…Apple launched the iPhone 15 in September, but the company continues to sell previous-generation models such as the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 – which are still very appealing in some countries. In India, Apple has now given customers 50% off AirPods when buying earbuds with a new iPhone 14.
more…Upgrading your HomeKit lifestyle with a smart garage door is one of the best changes you can make. For a long time, MyQ was an easy recommendation for people looking to easily turn their existing garage door into a HomeKit garage door. Chamberlin, the company behind the MyQ platform, discontinued its HomeKit accessory last year and recently even further cracked down on access to the MyQ platform.
Thankfully, there are other ways to bring HomeKit capability to your garage door without too much work. Here are some of my favorites…
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more…UGREEN today is launching a pair of new MagSafe power banks. Sporting streamlined builds, the big selling point this time around is a thanks to a silicone exterior that should actually help these be more enjoyable to use while refueling your iPhone 15. Now available for purchase, there’s a pair of launch discounts attached.
more…With World Diabetes Day next week, we continue to learn interesting ways Apple Watch has helped users with diabetes. Las Vegas resident Josh Furman, who credits his Apple Watch Ultra with saving his life, is the latest to share their experience.
more…A few months ago, we reported on the convoluted wireless CarPlay situation for Hyundai and Kia owners. Essentially, lower-trim cars from the automakers have supported wireless CarPlay for years, but higher-end trims with integrated navigation have not.
Hyundai has now announced that it is beginning to roll out a firmware update that adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto support … but with a big catch: drivers in the United States will have to keep waiting.
more…Nomad first launched its premium Base One series of MagSafe chargers in 2022 with solid metal and glass designs. Now, the popular Apple accessory maker brings that sharp aesthetic to your vehicle with Mount and Charge Mount alongside a dual USB-C 70W Car Charger.
more…A new all-time low is making Apple’s M1 Max Mac Studio a value that’s hard to pass up, with a $500 clearance discount arriving to give the new M3 Macs a run for their money. Plus, official Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus silicone cases are now joining in on the savings as they start at $22, only the be joined by the first price cuts on Twelve South’s BookBook leather covers. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 4, which Apple showcased during the iPhone 15 Pro event in September, is coming to Apple platforms on December 20. This follows the launch of Resident Evil Village on select iPhone and iPad devices last week.
more…Apple has named Taylor Swift the Apple Music Artist of the Year for 2023. “Across the charts, streams, and concert stadiums filled with screaming, bracelet-wearing super fans, Swift undeniably reached a new realm of superstardom this year,” Apple explains.
According to Apple, Taylor is the number one “most-streamed female artist in Apple Music history.”
more…Today, EV charging network ChargePoint announced it has reached one million quarterly active drivers, and to reward those customers, it has rolled out an overhaul to its mobile app.
more…Apple delivered a solid update to its best wireless earbuds in 2022 with the launch of . Apple has since turned it up to 11 with five more features added to gen-two AirPods Pro.
more…Free access to Spotify audiobooks is now available to Premium subscribers in the US. The new perk first launched last month in the UK and Australia …
more…The launch of the M3 MacBook Pro has reignited a long-standing debate over Apple’s memory tiers and pricing.
A new piece describes 8GB as an insulting starting point in a 2023 professional machine, and calls Apple’s upgrade pricing “pure corporate greed” – while Apple claims that its base model is equivalent to 16GB in PC terms …
more…Gogoro, a leading player in the battery-swapping electric scooter market is taking a page out of Apple’s book. Or more accurately, it’s working with the consumer electronics giant to incorporate key Apple features directly into its scooters.
more…The Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener is now blocking access by Homebridge, Home Assistant, and other third-party apps. It follows the company last year discontinuing the myQ Home Bridge Hub, which made the door opener HomeKit compatible.
The motivation for the move appears to be to force people to use Chamberlain’s own app, so that they will be exposed to the ads run in it …
more…The European Commission is currently investigating whether iMessage should fall under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and therefore be subject to interoperability rules. Google and local carriers have sent a letter to regulators in Europe arguing that iMessage should be considered a “core” service.
more…Apple TV+ today debuts a new drama series, The Buccaneers. Based on the , The Buccaneers sees a group of rich American women move to England to find a husband. Here’s how to watch.
more…Apple Watch is equipped with a heart rate monitor and the ability to detect Afib, and sometimes those can lead to lifesaving discoveries. Ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, Judith Luebke of Oklahoma, who credits the Apple Watch with saving her life, has shared her story of how the watch helped lead to her diabetes diagnosis two years ago.
more…After adding a Memory Saver earlier this year, Chrome on desktop platforms (Mac, Windows, ChromeOS, etc.) will now report “Memory usage” when you hover over a tab.
more…We wrote last year about a developer who successfully emulated iPhone OS on a Mac using QEMU. At the time, the original firmware of the 1st generation iPod touch was used to demonstrate that emulating iPhone and iPod touch software is possible. Now Martijn de Vos, also known as devos50, has shown the progress he has made with this emulator, which now runs iPhone OS 2.1.
more…I made the trek to the Apple Store in Austin today to pick up a new 14-inch MacBook Pro in space black. I wasn’t necessarily planning on buying it, but the reviews and hands-on videos we saw earlier this week did pique my interest. I’ll have more longer-term thoughts to share in the future, but here are some very quick hands-on pictures and thoughts.
more…Thinking of upgrading from an Intel iMac? Or curious how much Apple’s all-in-one desktop has changed now that it’s powered by the third generation of its custom silicon? Follow along for a detailed look at the M3 iMac vs Intel iMac.
more…As part of a wave of software updates today, Apple has shipped a new version of the HomePod software. All HomePod hardware can update to version 17.1.1 to resolve an issue with failed Siri requests.
more…Apple has released macOS 14.1.1 for compatible Macs. The update to macOS Sonoma appears to address the upgrade error some new owners have experienced.
more…Apple has released iOS 17.1.1 for iPhone. The software update includes fixes for wireless charging and the recently discovered snow glitch. The update follows the iOS 17.1 update from October 25 which introduced new AirDrop and Apple Music features. Apple is also working on iOS 17.2 and the new Journal app for iPhone.
more…The popular password manager Bitwarden announced on Tuesday that it’s now rolling out support for passkeys to its users. The news follows a Bitwarden survey last month revealing that 68% of software developers have been using passkeys for work applications – although only 36% believe that passkeys will replace passwords completely.
more…macOS Sonoma is all about widgets. Whether it’s iPhone widgets on the Mac or Mac widgets on the desktop, macOS 14 lets you control and interact with widgets in new ways. Widgets truly are interactive for the first time, too. Like on iPhone and iPad, the Mac now lets you actually do tasks with widgets without launching the full app.
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Sponsored by WaterMinder: WaterMinder is the ultimate water tracking tool that will help you stay hydrated during the day, with dedicated apps for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac.
more…Apple is doubling down on its efforts to improve the overall software quality of iOS, macOS, and watchOS. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple hit pause on the development of new features for iOS 18, macOS 15, and watchOS 11 last week to work on fixing bugs. The decision is also said to have impacted visionOS.
more…All of today’s best deals are live and headlined by a collaboration with Satechi that’s taking 30% off its entire collection of Apple accessories for our readers. It comes joined by one of Apple’s official MagSafe chargers at $33, which is the perfect iPhone 15 companion now that it’s on sale. And speaking of add-ons to Apple releases, its 11-inch Magic Keyboard elevates your M2 iPad Pro at $229. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…Counterfeit Apple products are a real problem. Earlier this year we saw US officials seize over a thousand fake AirPods and Apple Watches. And Apple has a dedicated team for dealing with illegal knockoffs. While good counterfeits may look very convincing from the outside, an X-ray comparison reveals all the differences between real AirPods and fakes.
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