Oddities in Apple's software updates are continuing, as now it has quietly shipped an iOS and iPadOS revision whose version number and a lack of an "over the air" update path suggests has only the most minor release.
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There was already a mystery around how Apple was announcing iPadOS 17.4.1 as coming on March 26, 2024, even though it was already out alongside iOS 17.4.1 as of March 21. That could have been just two parts of Apple not checking with each other, but now there is a
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How to mass-delete Finder tags in macOS
via appleinsider.comIt can be easy to get carried away with tagging files in Finder. If manually organizing them seems too daunting, you can always go back to square one.
If you're overflowing with tags, it's easy enough to get back on track.
Finder's tags can, for some, seem like a pesky waste of space in their sidebar. For others, every file needs to be tagged before anything else. Thankfully, sending your Finder tags back to the state they were in when you booted up your Mac for the first time is simple.
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Facebook and Instagram were down for some users
via appleinsider.comUsers reported that various Meta applications were down Tuesday night, including Instagram and Facebook.
Facebook
Meta services were down with outages centered around New York and California for a few hours Tuesday. Smaller outages around the country indicated it may have been a server-side issue.Reports of Instagram and Facebook outages appeared on Downdetector starting at about 7 p.m. EST. Threads also appears to be experiencing outages, but it didn't show up in the tool until after 8 p.m. EST -
Facebook and Instagram was down for some users
via appleinsider.comUsers reported that various Meta applications were down Tuesday night, including Instagram and Facebook.
Facebook
Meta services were down with outages centered around New York and California for a few hours Tuesday. Smaller outages around the country indicated it may have been a server-side issue.Reports of Instagram and Facebook outages appeared on Downdetector starting at about 7 p.m. EST. Threads also appears to be experiencing outages, but it didn't show up in the tool until after 8 p.m. EST -
iOS 17.5: Apple Just Gave Your iPhone All These Features - CNET
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Facebook and Instagram are down for some users
via appleinsider.comUsers report that various Meta applications are down, including Instagram and Facebook, but it isn't a problem for all users.
Facebook
Meta services appear to be down with outages centered around New York and California. Smaller outages around the country indicate it may be a server-side issue that should be resolved soon.Reports of Instagram and Facebook outages appeared on Downdetector starting at about 7 p.m. EST. Threads also appears to be experiencing outages, but it didn't show up in the t -
How Gemini's and OpenAI's updates play into Apple's AI strategy
via appleinsider.comGoogle and OpenAI have announced significant updates for their AI models and features, creating more competition for Apple ahead of WWDC.
Apple will has a lot of catching up to do if it wants to compete with Google and OpenAI
On Monday, OpenAI announced its innovative GPT-4o AI model and an all-new Mac app, while Google previewed major improvements to its Gemini software the on Tuesday. The two companies showcased a variety of remarkable features, making the market even more competitive as a res -
Killer deal: Apple's iPad Air dips to $399 at Amazon, the lowest price ever
via appleinsider.comAmazon is making room for iPad Air 6 inventory and that equates to blowout savings on the iPad Air 5, which has now dropped to the lowest price ever at just $399.
Get an iPad Air 5 for just $399.
Amazon's $399 price on Apple's 5th Generation iPad Air reflects a $200 price cut off the original MSRP for the 64GB Wi-Fi model. At press time, the limited-time deal is available in Blue, Pink and Purple, with Space Gray and Starlight ringing in at $449.Buy for $399
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Best iPhone Deals 2024: Get Up to $1,000 Off iPhone 15, 14, SE and More - CNET
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Apple blocked $7 billion in fraud attempts on the App Store
via appleinsider.comOver a span of four years, Apple says that it has prevented over $7 billion in fraudulent transactions, blocked 375,000 apps on the App Store over privacy violations, and killed 3.3 million accounts for fraud attempts.
Apple's stats on App Store protections
In its fourth annual fraud prevention analysis, Apple has detailed the ways that it has prevented fraud attempts, and blocked what it calls "problematic apps" from appearing on the App Store.Alongside the $7 billion in fraudulent transactions -
Apple & Samsung tied for top spot in customer satisfaction study
via appleinsider.comApple and Samsung sit at the top of the heap for satisfaction among smartphone buyers, but the Galaxy edges out the iPhone when it comes to 5G users.
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Samsung's Galaxy S24
Apple is habitually at the top of satisfaction surveys and analysis of hardware sales throughout the year. In a new survey from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, it's something that Apple continues to do with the iPhone.In the ACSI Wireless Phone Service and Cell Phone Study 2023-2024, t -
Comcast plans cheap Apple TV+, Netflix, Peacock bundle
via appleinsider.comComcast is preparing to offer consumers a bundle of three streaming services, combining Apple TV+ with Peacock and Netflix in a discounted package.
Comcast's bundle will combine Peacock with Apple TV+ and Netflix
Cord-cutting has been growing over the years, as consumers ditched cable channel bundles in favor of streaming services. To try and reduce customer churn through cancellations, Comcast will be offering users a selection of streaming services in a single package.Called the StreamSaver bu -
Apple wants iPhone-like touch surfaces to be able to wrap around spheres
via appleinsider.comA flat touch surface isn't enough — thirty years after it retired the trackball in favor of touch-sensitive trackpads on PowerBooks, Apple could be planning to combine the two ideas into a new input device for the MacBook Pro.
If Apple did make a trackball again, it would be a touch-sensitive one.
First Apple did that thing of putting the trackball at the front of a laptop while moving the keyboard to the back — and everyone followed suit. Then in 1994 it introduced the PowerBook 500 -
Amazon drops Apple's M4 iPad Pro to $949 ahead of tomorrow's release
via appleinsider.comAmazon's preorder discount on Apple's M4 iPad Pro knocks double digits off the 2024 tablet.
The 11-inch iPad Pro with 256GB capacity, Wi-Fi functionality and Standard Glass is on sale at Amazon today, but the $50 preorder discount may end when the tablet is officially released on May 15.Buy for $949.99The redesigned iPad Pro features a landscape front camera, great for video calls, and a powerful M4 chip. Amazon's price drop on the standard 11-inch model matches the lowest price we've seen since -
The best apps for professional video editing on any iPad
via appleinsider.comThe recently launched Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is a great iPad editor, but it's not the only one and it might not be the right one for you. Here are some excellent choices for professional-grade video editing on iPad.
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2
The original iPad, once primarily used for video consumption, has evolved into a powerful tool for video creation. This is thanks to the advancements in video editing apps, some new features, and the increased power of the iPad's processor.Here are the five -
iPhone 16 Pro may get Apple's brightest display yet
via appleinsider.comThe display of the iPhone 16 Pro line could be easier to see in daylight, if a new rumor is accurate.
Apple already includes a very bright display in the iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are already the brightest iPhones available. The months-away iPhone 16 Pro could end up being even brighter for everyday use.According to serial leaker Setsuna Digital on Weibo, the iPhone 16 Pro will have a typical maximum brightness of 1,200 nits, and a peak HDR brightness of 1,600 nits.
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iPad and Mac don't compete against each other, so buy both says Apple exec
via appleinsider.comFollowing reviews saying that iPadOS limitations mean the new iPad Pro can't easily replace a MacBook Pro, Apple insists the two devices are complementary.
The new iPad Pro superimposed on a MacBook Pro screen
In other words, buy both. The issue of iPadOS seemingly not being as capable as the hardware in the iPad Air and iPad Pro, was brought up by all reviews of the new version.However, Joanna Stern of the Wall Street Journal got to press an Apple executive about how hampered the iPad Pro feels -
New iPad Pro OLED screens have a HDR color bug
via appleinsider.comInitial reviews of the new iPad Pro models have arrived, and so has news of an OLED bug causing some colors not to display correctly.
iPad Pro uses tandem OLED for a brighter output
Apple lifted the news embargo so initial reviews of the 13-inch iPad Pro and 11-inch iPad Pro could be published. However, some bad news has arrived with the good as a significant OLED bug has appeared.According to iMore, which discovered the issue, specific HDR content causes blown out colors that show up as blobs o -
Logic Pro for iPad is now out with AI Stem Splitter and Session Players
via appleinsider.comThe update to Logic Pro for iPad 2 announced at Apple's "Let Loose" event is now available on the App Store, as is the matching Mac app.
Logic Pro for iPad 2 is now available on the App Store
Logic Pro for iPad was already an exceptional Digital Audio Workstation app before Apple announced an updated version alongside a still forthcoming Final Cut Pro for iPad 2. It was later revealed that the Mac version of Logic Pro would be getting the same updates, and that has now launched too.Apple's senio -
One of the last roadblocks to selling Apple Vision Pro in China has been lifted
via appleinsider.comIn one of the last steps needed before an electronic device goes on sale, the Chinese safety regulators have approved the Apple Vision Pro for sale in the country.
A screenshot from Taobao's visionOS app [Weibo]
The "China Compulsory Certificate" (CCC) is issued similarly to the European CE or United States Underwriter's Laboratory symbols. CCC approval is mandatory to have, before being bought, sold, or imported into the Chinese commercial markets.And, as spotted by leaker Instant Digital on We -
iOS 17 Cheat Sheet: Every Question on the Latest iPhone Update Answered - CNET
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Setapp's third-party EU app store to launch on May 14
via appleinsider.comMac and iOS app subscription service Setapp has confirmed the launch date for its alternative app marketplace in the European Union.
Setapp is an app subscription service
After first announcing in August 2023 that it would launch an alternative App Store in the EU once laws allowed it, Setapp then launched a beta iOS store for developers and a wait list for users in February 2024. The company now says that the beta test will conclude shortly, and that its Setapp Marketplace will be live from May -
How to master your Mac menubar
via appleinsider.comHow to make the most of your Mac menubar by rearranging, deleting and adding app icons — with or without third party utilities.
If you find yourself with an ever-increasing number of small icons on the right side of your Mac's menubar, you can take control and manage these easily. There is a built-in facility to do this, or you can upsize your menubar mastery with third-party utilities.Typically, menubar icons add themselves to the menubar when a third-party program that uses them is insta -
iPad Pro OLED HDR color peaking bug to be corrected with software update
via appleinsider.comInitial reviews of the new iPad Pro models have arrived, and so has news of an OLED bug causing some colors not to display correctly. A fix is on the way.
iPad Pro uses tandem OLED for a brighter output
Apple lifted the news embargo so initial reviews of the 13-inch iPad Pro and 11-inch iPad Pro could be published. However, some bad news has arrived with the good as a significant OLED bug has appeared.According to iMore, which discovered the issue, specific HDR content causes blown out colors th -
New iPad Pro review roundup: impressive performance held back by iPadOS
via appleinsider.comThe initial reviews of Apple's new iPad Pro have arrived, with the impressive Tandem OLED screen and the upgrade to M4 catching the most attention from reviewers.
The 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro with M4
Before the release of many major products, Apple offers select numbers of reviewers some pre-release access. With the release to the public imminent, those hands-on opinion pieces are starting to get published.The update to the iPad Pro is an important one for Apple. It's been well over a year s -
New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standouts
via appleinsider.comThe first reviews of the iPad Air are in, and while there is a lot of focus on how there's now a larger-screen version, all also wonder how this will affect sales of the iPad Pro.
The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air
It doesn't seem possible to review any iPad without reference to others, so every review also talks about where the iPad Air fits into the lineup. That's particularly since Apple's new range smooths out some of its previous overlaps and tries to make clear distinctions between the iPad, -
iOS 17.5: Your iPhone Just Got All These Features - CNET
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How to Screen Record on an iPhone or iPad - CNET
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Denon adds Siri functionality to its lineup of smart speakers
via appleinsider.comYou can now use Siri on select Denon Home Series speakers — provided you already have a HomePod in your house.
The Denon Home Sound Bar 550
Denon, a company known for its wireless receivers and smart speakers, has quietly rolled out a feature that allows you to control Siri on select smart speakers. This includes the Denon Home Soundbar 550, which also features support for Dolby Atmos.Like the EcoBee Smart Thermostat lineup, you still need to have a HomePod or HomePod mini added to your Ho -
OpenAI is releasing a ChatGPT app for Mac first, well ahead of Windows
via appleinsider.comOpenAI is debuting its own app for ChatGPT generative text for macOS users, and it will be released very shortly after the release event is over.
ChatGPT is in the App Store now
To date, ChatGPT has been available for Mac through third party apps. That is about to change.In its series of Monday announcements, the company declared that it will release a first-party Mac app on Monday. This will make the service constantly available to macOS users.
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