• Best Prime Day M1 deals: 13" MacBook Pro $1,099, Mac mini $120 off, new 12.9" iPad Pro $100 off

    Best Prime Day M1 deals: 13" MacBook Pro $1,099, Mac mini $120 off, new 12.9" iPad Pro $100 off
    Prime Day 2021 is home to a number of aggressive deals on Apple products, including the latest M1 MacBook Pro, Mac mini and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Save up to $200 instantly during the 48-hour shopping event.Prime Day Apple deals: M1 editionPrime Day deals at Amazon have often consisted of markdowns on third-party accessories for Apple devices. But 2021 promotions feature triple-digit discounts on the latest hardware from Apple itself, including the brand-new 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Save $100 to $200 in
  • The long nightmare may be over -- iPad could finally get a Calculator app

    The long nightmare may be over -- iPad could finally get a Calculator app
    The Calculator app could finally make its way to the iPad with iPadOS 18, and we could see the debut of some exciting new features and powerful upgrades in the process.
    Apple's redesigned Calculator app could make its way to iPad as well
    Last week, we published an exclusive report on Apple's Project GrayParrot detailing the revamped macOS Calculator application Apple is developing. A new report now claims that the iPad will receive a Calculator app of its own, for the very first time.A report fr
  • More evidence surfaces that Beats Solo 4 are coming soon

    More evidence surfaces that Beats Solo 4 are coming soon
    New animations discovered within the most recent beta of Apple Vision Pro software strongly suggest that Apple is gearing up to release the fourth version of its Beats Solo headphones.
    Screen capture from one of the videos extracted from the Apple Vision Pro beta
    On Tuesday, AppleInsider uncovered new syncing animations in the visionOS 1.2 beta 3. Four looping video files and a PLIST file included in the beta point to an imminent release of Beats Solo 4.This isn't the first bit of evidence, eith
  • Deals: save up to $450 on Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud & more

    Deals: save up to $450 on Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud & more
    This week's top software sales offer discounts of up to $450 off standalone licenses and subscriptions for popular tools, including Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and more.
    Save up to $450 on software this week.
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  • Apple rolls out the third developer beta round for testing

    Apple rolls out the third developer beta round for testing
    Apple's third round of developer betas for the current generation has arrived, including iOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5.
    iOS 17
    Developers participating in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds from the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas through through the Settings app. Public beta versions usually arrive shortly after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website.The third betas for iOS 17
  • Third visionOS 1.2 developer beta arrives, with few changes

    Third visionOS 1.2 developer beta arrives, with few changes
    Developers equipped with the Apple Vision Pro can now try out the third developer build of visionOS 1.2.
    visionOS
    The third build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the second, which arrived on April 16. The first appeared on April 2.The new build is build number 21O5570d, replacing the second beta, build number 21O5565d.
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  • Apple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanes

    Apple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanes
    Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has reduced its orders for Apple Vision Pro parts and assemblies, with the cut in shipments said to indicate lower demand for Apple's headset than previously thought.
    Apple Vision Pro
    The launch of the Apple Vision Pro in the United States was a success, with shipment estimates in February being far better than Apple's original estimate. However, months later, it seems Apple is preparing for considerably lower consumer demand as it moves into international sales.According
  • Apple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms

    Apple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms
    A new rumor claims that Apple will use TSMC's 3nm technology for an AI server processor that it is designing alongside its iPhone and Mac chips.
    It's already known that TSMC has been developing 3 nanometer processors, and believed that Apple has bought out its entire production capacity for it. The presumption was that Apple would use the process for latest versions of its A-series iPhone chips, and M-series Mac ones.Now, however, a leaker named "Phone Chip Expert" on Chinese social media site W
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  • New iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming soon - what to expect

    New iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming soon - what to expect
    Apple is holding a special event on May 7 that will most likely focus on new models of the iPad Air and iPad Pro. Here's what to expect from the "Let Loose" event.
    iPads are expected at Apple's next event
    Apple has not made a meaningful update to the iPad lineup since October 2022, with the exception of an Apple Pencil update in November 2023. That's a very long time for an entire product category to go without updates, especially for the iPad lineup.On April 23, Apple revealed it will be holdin
  • Q&A: Promoting your app or game with Apple Search Ads

    Apple Search Ads helps you drive discovery of your app or game on the App Store. We caught up with the Apple Search Ads team to learn more about successfully using the service, including signing up for the free online Apple Search Ads Certification course.How might my app or game benefit from promotion on the App Store?With Apple Search Ads, developers are seeing an increase in downloads, retention, return on ad spend, and more. Find out how the developers
  • Apple teases new iPad Pro & Air event with multiple animated logos

    Apple teases new iPad Pro & Air event with multiple animated logos
    Alongside its main logo promoting the forthcoming iPad event, Apple's homepage is rotating through half a dozen variants.
    Three of the Apple logos being used to promote the May iPad event
    When Apple announced its May 7, 2024, event where it's expected to launch new editions of the iPad Air and iPad Pro, it did so with an image of an Apple logo featuring an Apple Pencil. That remains the event image, and it's the only one shown on Apple's event page, but the company's homepage is showing more.CEO
  • Apple Arcade is about fun, not profit, says exec in charge

    Apple Arcade is about fun, not profit, says exec in charge
    Apple executive Alex Rofman says Apple Arcade was not set up to make the company money, but also insists that game developers are getting an income.
    Apple Arcade
    Apple Arcade launched in 2019, and was then included in the Apple One bundle in 2020. Today, as it approaches its fifth anniversary, Apple Arcade is also the best place for Apple Vision Pro spatial games.According to Apple Arcade senior director Alex Rofman, though, the service is not about promoting spatial games, or even about making
  • New iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming on May 7

    New iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming on May 7
    In a surprise move, Apple has announced a new iPad event for May 7, with the iPad Pro and iPad Air expected to debut.
    The event called "Let Loose" is on May 7. However, it is scheduled a bit earlier in the day than normal, happening at 10AM Eastern time.Like other Apple events, it will be streamed to the public via the Apple website, as well as the Apple TV app and on YouTube.The image makes it clear that there is probably a new Apple Pencil coming. The device is expected to support new gestures
  • Sonos overhauls iOS controller app to simplify smart speaker streaming

    Sonos overhauls iOS controller app to simplify smart speaker streaming
    Sonos is updating its mobile app, providing iPhone users with a simpler design to make streaming services through its smart speakers even easier.
    Sonos is updating its iOS app
    The updated app, which will roll out on iOS as well as Android from May 7, streamlines the experience of accessing streaming content via the app itself. To accomplish that, the changes start with a considerably pared-down home screen, which provides quick access to the user's subscriptions.The redesigned home screen does a
  • Best Apple AirTag Accessories of 2024 - CNET

    Best Apple AirTag Accessories of 2024     - CNET
    AirTags are better with accessories. Here are our top picks, including holders, key rings and more.
  • Apple Search Ads now available in Brazil and more Latin American markets

    Drive discovery and downloads on the App Store with Apple Search Ads in 70 countries and regions, now including Brazil, Bolivia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Paraguay.Visit the Apple Search Ads site and Q&A.And explore best practices to improve your campaign performance with the free Apple Search Ads Certification course.
  • iPhone isn't secureable enough for the South Korea military - but Android is

    iPhone isn't secureable enough for the South Korea military - but Android is
    An iPhone ban in the South Korean military that has less to do with security and more to do with a poorly crafted mobile device management suite coupled with nationalism may be expanding to the rank-and-file.
    iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max
    The ban, in Samsung's backyard, has reportedly started in the country's Air Force headquarters. A report on Tuesday morning claims that the ban is on all devices capable of voice recording and do not allow third-party apps to lock this down — wi
  • Apple's next HomePod could be a desktop or TV sound bar

    Apple's next HomePod could be a desktop or TV sound bar
    While most HomePod rumors have claimed that Apple will add a screen to a future model, new research shows the company is thinking about making it a horizontal sound bar.
    Proposed horizontal HomePod
    The HomePod mini hasn't changed since its launch in 2020. Apart from its cancellation and then rebirth, the original HomePod hasn't changed a great deal since it was announced in 2017.So you'd think that it was Apple's second-least regarded product after the Apple Pencil. Behind the scenes, the compan
  • Let loose.

    Join us for a special Apple Event on May 7 at 7 a.m. PT.
    Watch online at apple.com, on Apple TV, or on YouTube Live.
  • Google Should Push RCS Texting Further Than Just the iPhone - CNET

    Google Should Push RCS Texting Further Than Just the iPhone     - CNET
    Commentary: For RCS to truly replace SMS and MMS, it needs to be everywhere -- not just on smartphones.
  • The best of WWDC -- the developer conference that shapes technology for the rest of us

    The best of WWDC -- the developer conference that shapes technology for the rest of us
    Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference isn't as high profile as its iPhone launches. But, it has been the setting for moments that have radically changed the company — and all of our lives.
    Tim Cook announcing Apple Silicon at WWDC 2020
    The iPhone, the iPad, and even the Apple Watch — none of them were unveiled at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Major new products get their own event, or they were announced when Apple would attend the now defunct Macworld conf
  • iPhone isn't secure enough for the South Korea military - but Android is

    iPhone isn't secure enough for the South Korea military - but Android is
    An iPhone ban in the South Korean military that has less to do with security and more to do with a poorly crafted mobile device management suite coupled with nationalism may be expanding to the rank-and-file.
    iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max
    The ban, in Samsung's backyard, has reportedly started in the country's Air Force headquarters. A report on Tuesday morning claims that the ban is on all devices capable of voice recording and do not allow third-party apps to lock this down — wi
  • Apple's iPhone skid in China continues, with another big hit to start 2024

    Apple's iPhone skid in China continues, with another big hit to start 2024
    Apple is having a tough quarter in China, with new research claiming that Apple's iPhone sales are down 19.1% year-over-year.
    Apple's iPhone 15
    All smartphone sales have been in decline in China for some years, but recent reports had said the market was stabilizing. Other reports have said that iPhone sales in the country dropped 56% between January 2024 and February 2024, though this is traditionally when Apple's sales are lowest.Now new figures from Counterpoint Research have compared like for
  • Apple's FineWoven cases rumored to get one final release

    Apple's FineWoven cases rumored to get one final release
    Apple has probably stopped production of its poorly-received FineWoven cases for the iPhone, but a new report from the same herald of its death says there is one last set of seasonal colorways coming.
    Apple's range of FineWoven cases
    FineWoven is Apple's name for its leather-free cases for the iPhone 15 range. They've not been a hit.Consequently, Apple was reported to have cancelled production of it, presumably as the company works to find a replacement.
    Rumor Score: 🤔 PossibleContinue R
  • iOS 17: How to Disable Your iPhone's Annoying Inline Predictive Text - CNET

    iOS 17: How to Disable Your iPhone's Annoying Inline Predictive Text     - CNET
    The iOS 17 feature could lead to some confusing texts.
  • Photoshop gets update adding more powerful AI workflows

    Photoshop gets update adding more powerful AI workflows
    Adobe has unveiled its new Photoshop app featuring updated generative AI tools with text-to-image capabilities for designers and photographers.
    Adobe supercharges iOS app with new AI-driven features
    Driven by the Adobe Firefly Image 3 Foundation Model, the new advancements announced on Tuesday, add generative AI features for creators to the Photoshop app. Functions such as Reference Image, Generate Image, Generate Similar, Generate Background, and Enhance Detail can streamline the creative proce
  • Meta needs other companies & developers to challenge Apple's Vision Pro

    Meta needs other companies & developers to challenge Apple's Vision Pro
    Apple's Vision Pro headset is gaining traction, so Meta has opened up its VR operating system to other manufacturers to maintain its lead in a market it previously dominated.
    Meta Quest 3
    As a newcomer in the virtual reality space, Apple's Vision Pro brings with it the formidable reputation of its creator. Established companies like Meta have been on high alert to compete with Apple.The latest move from Meta is the Monday announcement of Meta Horizon OS. It's an attempt to open the Meta Quest pl
  • Meta needs other companies & developers to challenge Apple Vision Pro

    Meta needs other companies & developers to challenge Apple Vision Pro
    Apple's Vision Pro headset is gaining traction, so Meta has opened up its VR operating system to other manufacturers to maintain its lead in a market it previously dominated.
    Meta Quest 3
    As a newcomer in the virtual reality space, Apple's Vision Pro brings with it the formidable reputation of its creator. Established companies like Meta have been on high alert to compete with Apple.The latest move from Meta is the Monday announcement of Meta Horizon OS. It's an attempt to open the Meta Quest pl
  • Best Weather Apps for 2024 - CNET

    Best Weather Apps for 2024     - CNET
    Mother Nature can't surprise you when you're using these apps.
  • Europe's main financial entity believes Apple's proposed iPhone NFC changes aren't enough

    Europe's main financial entity believes Apple's proposed iPhone NFC changes aren't enough
    The European Central Bank is opposed to Apple's proposed changes to the iPhone's near-field communication at the core of Apple Pay, and has complained about it to the European Commission.
    Apple could have to make additional changes to its NFC APIs
    Pietro Cipollone, a member of the executive board of the ECB, expressed the bank's concerns over Apple's proposal. Cipollone explained that Apple's proposed changes would be insufficient in several ways:The letter argues that by not providing third par

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