Apple news

• Apple chip maker TSMC plans 5nm chips for 2020, and 3nm in 2022

  26-01-2018 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s chip manufacturer TSMC today broke ground on its first 5-nanometer fabrication...
  
  Read more

• Hands-on: Universal Audio’s Arrow bus-powered Thunderbolt 3 interface is downright awesome [Video]

  26-01-2018 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last week, Universal Audio announced a new entry-level audio interface, the UA Arrow, that’s positioned just below its popular Apollo Twin interfaces. The UA Arrow, like other interfaces that the company makes, can provide your recordings with the tone and feel of a traditional analog recording. The Arrow is an interesting product for several key reasons, headlined by its support for bus-powered Thunderbolt 3, a first for Universal Audio.
  Is the Arrow worth considering if you’re
  
  Read more

• 015: Digitimes iPhone rumors, new Apple Watch markets, HomePod orders | 9to5Mac Daily

  26-01-2018 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today we’ve got new iPhone SE 2 and 2018 flagship iPhone rumors from Digitimes, Apple Watch reaching new markets, and day one of HomePod orders, plus this weekend’s best deals from 9to5Toys.
  9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/01-26-2018.mp3more…
  
  Read more

• Should you buy AppleCare+ insurance for your HomePod?

  26-01-2018 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Just like most Apple products, when you purchase a HomePod, you'll be able to pick up the company's...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Amazon has a Raspberry Pi 3 retro gaming kit for $65

  26-01-2018 22:57 via macworld.com
  
  If you have an urge to play some classic games, you’re in luck: A third-party seller on Amazon is offering $10 off the Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 retro gaming starter kit. Usually $75, you can get it for $65 right now if you redeem the “12% off 1 item(s)” option in the promotions drop-down underneath the price. The kit is fulfilled by Amazon, which means if anything goes wrong you can return it according to Amazon’s customer policies, not the third-party retailer’s.This
  
  Read more

• iPhone 8 and iPhone X get Verizon discounts - CNET

  26-01-2018 22:53
  A $699 credit offer towards a second of Apple's latest iPhones kicks in Jan. 29, but you need to buy two.
  
  Read more

• Elon Musk's giant SpaceX Mars rocket could launch Feb. 6 - CNET

  26-01-2018 22:52
  The historic flight of the Falcon Heavy slipped from January. Mars awaits.
  
  Read more

• 'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams says show returns April 2019 - CNET

  26-01-2018 22:39
  The countdown to the final season starts now.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Apple App Store users spent nearly double that of Google Play users in Q417

  26-01-2018 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  When it comes to mobile operating systems, all users are simply not equal...
  
  Read more

• Best of NAMM 2018: Thunderbolt/USB-C interfaces, iOS controllers, synths, more

  26-01-2018 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  NAMM 2018 is in full swing this week highlighting the best of what the audio/music production industry will have to offer over the coming year. All of the biggest music gadget companies flock to Anaheim, California to show off their newest products and this year is no exception. We have been bringing you some of the major announcements from the show over the past week (or more) and now it’s time to round-up the best of NAMM 2018… more…
  
  Read more

• Moon over NASA astronaut's dazzling ISS space selfie - CNET

  26-01-2018 22:24
  Mark Vande Hei appears to have the whole world in his hands in this week's cool snapshot from the International Space Station.
  
  Read more

• State of Washington bill would make it illegal to sell electronics that don’t have easily replaceable batteries

  26-01-2018 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  A bill that would make it easier to fix your electronics is rapidly hurtling through the Washington state legislature...
  
  Read more

• macOS 10.13.4 public beta 1 now available for Mac

  26-01-2018 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released the first public beta version of macOS 10.13.4. The new public beta comes three days after the release of macOS 10.13.3 which includes security improvements and a fix for Messages bugs.more…
  
  Read more

• Apple Releases First Beta of macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 to Public Beta Testers

  26-01-2018 22:10 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released the first beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.134 update to public beta testers, two days after seeding the update to developers and a few days after releasing macOS High Sierra 10.13.3.Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program will be able to download the new macOS High Sierra beta through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store.
  Those who want to be a part of Apple's beta testing program can sign up to participate through the beta tes
  
  Read more

• Everything New in watchOS 4.3: iPhone Music Controls, Portrait Orientation Nightstand Mode and More

  26-01-2018 21:48 via macrumors.com
  Apple yesterday seeded the first beta of watchOS 4.3 to developers, and there are some great new features that many Apple Watch owners have been requesting for quite some time.We've outlined all of the changes you'll find in the watchOS 4.3 update in the video and the post below.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  First and foremost, watchOS 4.3 once again allows Apple Watch owners to access their Apple Music Library for iPhone, a feature that was removed in watchOS 4.Wit
  
  Read more

• MoviePass drops 10 top AMC theaters. Will you still want it? - CNET

  26-01-2018 21:45
  If you pay $10 a month for unlimited movies, you can't go here anymore.
  
  Read more

• Apple has their iPhone X Animoji sing nominated songs in new ads for the Grammys

  26-01-2018 21:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Animojis are one of the more buzzed-about features of iPhone X...
  
  Read more

• Facebook to give scholarships to journalism students - CNET

  26-01-2018 21:18
  The social-networking giant is doling out $1 million over the next five years to students pursuing degrees digital media, journalism or communications.
  
  Read more

• Wanna buy Starbucks with bitcoin? Chairman: It may not last - CNET

  26-01-2018 21:06
  The guy who made pumpkin spice latte a thing weighs in on cryptocurrency.
  
  Read more

• Win a Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe during the big game just by touching it - Roadshow

  26-01-2018 21:03
  It's a newfangled take on an old-fashioned challenge.
  
  Read more

• Steven Soderbergh wants to shoot only on Apple iPhones from now on

  26-01-2018 21:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Soderbergh said he was so impressed with the quality of iPhone cinematography that he would likely...
  
  Read more

• Report: Apple to use a single-cell L-shaped battery with larger capacity for its 2018 iPhones

  26-01-2018 20:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  LG may be producing more than just the OLED displays for this years iPhones. According to Korean news outlet The Investor, the South-Korean electronics company will be producing a new generation L-shaped battery for the 2018 iPhones.more…
  
  Read more

• Amazon claims Echo Spot is all about togetherness, not spying - CNET

  26-01-2018 20:51
  Commentary: In its first ad for the screen-adorned smart speaker, Amazon gets warm and fuzzy.
  
  Read more

• NASA astronaut's rock 'n' roll past plays well in space - CNET

  26-01-2018 20:43
  From guitar hero to space hero: NASA's Scott Tingle took the lessons learned from playing in a rock band all the way into orbit.
  
  Read more

• MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Anki OVERDRIVE Fast & Furious Edition Racing Game

  26-01-2018 20:33 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Anki to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win the Anki OVERDRIVE: Fast & Furious Edition iPhone-compatible racing game.Anki OVERDRIVE is an intelligent battle racing system where players construct different battle tracks for AI-controlled cars to race on. Each car that races on the OVERDRIVE track is equipped with unique capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses and the idea is to pit your strategic skills against your friends or the computer to
  
  Read more

• Apple said to launch ‘iPhone SE 2’ with wireless charging in May or June

  26-01-2018 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is reportedly working on a new entry-level smartphone model similar to the iPhone SE...
  
  Read more

• Apple's Grammy Ads Feature Animoji Singing Songs From Migos and Childish Gambino [Updated]

  26-01-2018 20:16 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Animoji are starring in two new ads Apple created for the Grammys, with Apple using the popular Animoji karaoke phenomenon to promote the iPhone X.The ads, shared by Apple on YouTube, feature the alien Animoji singing "Redbone" by Childish Gambino and the Animoji dog, fox, and poop singing "Stir Fry" from Migos. Other Animoji characters and emoji also make appearances in the two videos.
  Animoji are 3D emoji characters that are designed to mimic your facial expressions and emotions using
  
  Read more

• Apple's Grammy Ads Feature Animoji Singing Songs From Migos and Childish Gambino

  26-01-2018 20:16 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Animoji are starring in two new ads Apple created for the Grammys, with Apple using the popular Animoji karaoke phenomenon to promote the iPhone X.The ads, shared by Apple on YouTube, feature the alien Animoji singing "Redbone" by Childish Gambino and the Animoji dog, fox, and poop singing "Stir Fry" from Migos. Other Animoji characters and emoji also make appearances in the two videos.
  Animoji are 3D emoji characters that are designed to mimic your facial expressions and emotions using
  
  Read more

• Volvo XC40 amasses 20,000 orders as it hits dealers - Roadshow

  26-01-2018 20:13
  Europe and the US are first on Volvo's list of global small-SUV domination.
  
  Read more

• Apple goes back to the future with web apps

  26-01-2018 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Service Workers allow background scripts to power offline web applications and should make it possible...
  
  Read more

• Verizon Details New BOGO Deal: Buy One iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X and Get $699 Off Second

  26-01-2018 19:55 via macrumors.com
  Verizon this morning announced an offer coming for both existing customers and new customers who are switching to a Verizon line, which will go live on Monday, January 29. With the deal, if you trade in an eligible smartphone and then purchase an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X, you'll get $699 off a second iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X.The offer is available when purchasing any combination of these iPhones, as long as they are both purchased on device payment plans and a new line is activated on
  
  Read more

• Apple’s fun new Grammy ads star Animoji karaoke performing the hits

  26-01-2018 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has released two new ads that use Animoji to sing Grammy nominated songs, as spotted by Adweek. The exclusive iPhone X feature has been very popular and also controversial as some see it as gimmicky. Apple has just added an additional four Animoji characters in iOS 11.3.more…
  
  Read more

• Review: Promise's $249 TD-300 Thunderbolt 3 Dock Offers Lots of USB Ports and an SD Card Reader

  26-01-2018 19:33 via macrumors.com
  Thunderbolt 3 docks continue to hit the market, and today we're taking a look a recent entrant from popular data storage company Promise Technology, the TD-300 Thunderbolt 3 Dock.
  I've tested quite a few Thunderbolt 3 docks over the past year, and the TD-300 ranks right up with the best I've seen due to standout features like five USB 3.0 ports and an SD 3.0 card reader. At $249, it's also priced very competitively against other full-featured Thunderbolt 3 docks.Design
  In the box, you'll find th
  
  Read more

• Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ look like total yawners

  26-01-2018 19:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Samsung is now gearing up to launch the 2018 versions of its flagship Galaxy S lineup...
  
  Read more

• Google tests hyper-local news posting with Bulletin - CNET

  26-01-2018 19:20
  A tool to enable communities to report news quickly is being tested in Nashville and Oakland. But how will it separate signal from noise?
  
  Read more

• iOS 11.3 Beta finally has iCloud Messaging and AirPlay 2 (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 116) - CNET

  26-01-2018 19:14
  Apple previews iOS 11.3, the HomePod gets a Feb. 9 release date, Apple's not really canceling the iPhone X and it's getting back into e-books.
  
  Read more

• HomePod facts: 10 things you need to know if you're on the fence about pre-ordering

  26-01-2018 19:10 via macworld.com
  
  HomePod may be the first new Apple device since Apple Watch nearly three years ago, but for many of us, it’s not the oh-my-god-I-need-to-have-it gadget we wanted it to be. Unless you’re specifically looking for a way to play Apple Music in your house, you’re probably on the fence about whether to buy one. If that’s the case, here are 10 things you might want to consider before placing your order:You’ll need an iOS device running iOS 11.2.5
  Before you consider buyin
  
  Read more

• Macworld reviews Final Cut Pro X 10.4: Innovative, elegant, and unusual

  26-01-2018 18:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Mac-exclusive Final Cut Pro X is the very definition of a prosumer video editing program...
  
  Read more

• Several iCloud services down for a small number of users, including Find My iPhone, iCloud Backup, and iCloud Mail

  26-01-2018 18:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: Things appear to be back to normal an hour later
  Apple’s System Status page states that several iCloud services are down for a small number of users. Notable services include Find My iPhone, iCloud Backup, and iCloud Mail.more…
  
  Read more

• Several iCloud Services Experiencing Outage [Update: Fixed]

  26-01-2018 18:51 via macrumors.com
  Multiple iCloud services are currently experiencing downtime, according to Apple's System Status page, leaving them inaccessible to some users.Find My Friends, Find My iPhone, iCloud Backup, Contacts, Calendar, Drive, Keychain, Mail, Notes, Reminders, Storage Upgrades, and Web Apps have all been down for some people since 8:35 a.m. Pacific Time.
  Back to My Mac, iWork for iCloud apps, Mail Drop, and Photos are also impacted.Apple's System Status report says that 1.5 percent of users are affected
  
  Read more

• Several iCloud Services Experiencing Outage

  26-01-2018 18:51 via macrumors.com
  Multiple iCloud services are currently experiencing downtime, according to Apple's System Status page, leaving them inaccessible to some users.Find My Friends, Find My iPhone, iCloud Backup, Contacts, Calendar, Drive, Keychain, Mail, Notes, Reminders, Storage Upgrades, and Web Apps have all been down for some people since 8:35 a.m. Pacific Time.
  Back to My Mac, iWork for iCloud apps, Mail Drop, and Photos are also impacted.Apple's System Status report says that 1.5 percent of users are affected
  
  Read more

• Verizon offers buy-one-get-one deal on iPhone 8, iPhone X - CNET

  26-01-2018 18:46
  A $699 credit offer towards a second of Apple's latest iPhones kicks in Jan. 29, but you need to buy two.
  
  Read more

• 2018 Nissan Leaf range beats estimates, but MPGe lags behind - Roadshow

  26-01-2018 18:30
  The EPA giveth, and the EPA taketh away.
  
  Read more

• 9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cell from $580, Anker Mac Accessory Sale, Nomad Apple Watch Dock $13, more

  26-01-2018 18:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. more…
  
  Read more

• Latest Samsung Galaxy S9 leak suggests similar look, new specs - CNET

  26-01-2018 18:15
  Samsung's flagship being announced Feb. 25 seems familiar on the outside, but there are some key differences.
  
  Read more

• HomePod environmental report details energy usage, enters low power mode after 8 minutes

  26-01-2018 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has published its HomePod environmental report where it breaks down energy consumption and details how its low power mode will work. Apple also explains the environmental impact of HomePod based on greenhouse gas emissions and materials used.more…
  
  Read more

• Apple gets City of Cupertino’s permission to occupy portions of Apple Park

  26-01-2018 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  About one year after construction on the first phase of Apple Park was originally scheduled to be finished...
  
  Read more

Follow @Apple_Newsl on Twitter!