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• Here are all the airlines that support the new AirTags feature in iOS 18.2

  19-12-2024 23:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  With iOS 18.2, Apple supercharged AirTags with a new feature called “Share Item Location.” This feature lets you share the location of a lost AirTag or Find My network accessory with a trusted third party.
  As part of the launch of Share Item Location, Apple is teaming up with airlines worldwide. Here are all the airlines that support this new featuremore…
  
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• U.S. weighs ban on America’s most-popular router, China’s TP-Link

  19-12-2024 23:01 via macdailynews.com
  
  U.S. authorities are investigating whether TP-Link, a Chinese router manufacturer with approximately 65% of the U.S. home and small business router market, poses a national security risk due to links between its devices and cyberattacks. A potential ban on the devices is being considered. TP-Link is also a top seller on Amazon and used by the Defense Department and other federal agencies.
  Heather Somerville, Dustin Volz, and Aruna Viswanatha for The Wall Street Journal:‎Investigators at the
  
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• Rumor Replay: Apple’s foldable iPad and iPhone are coming, AirTag 2 and more

  19-12-2024 22:09 via 9to5mac.com
  
  This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: Apple’s foldable iPad and iPhone are coming, plus a fresh Magic Mouse approach, and AirTag 2. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.more…
  
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• Apple is stumbling around when it comes to feature films in 2024

  19-12-2024 21:15 via macdailynews.com
  
  Variety gives Apple a grade of “D” in the feature film department this year, after several missteps, including “Argylle,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and a “Wolfs” sequel that sounds like it’ll never be.
  Rebecca Rubin and Brent Lang For Variety:‎Takeaways: Apple is very good at making phones and computers. Movies? Not so much.
  The tech giant spent lavishly on starry projects like “Argylle” (featuring Henry Cavill, Samuel L. Jackson
  
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• The 10th-gen iPad’s incredible Black Friday pricing has returned

  19-12-2024 20:39 via macworld.com
  
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  We know it’s the giving season, but sometimes it’s nice to get a little for ourselves. Like today’s deal: Amazon is selling the 10th-gen iPad for $250 when you click the coupon box, a cool $100 off its already-low MSRP and matching its amazing Black Friday pricing.The 10th gen iPad features Apple’s A14 chip with a pair of 12MP cameras, a stunning all-screen design, and Apple Pencil support. The 10.9-inch tablet has 64GB of storage space, but you can get the 256GB
  
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• iCloud Backups No Longer Available for iPhones and iPads Running iOS 8 or Earlier

  19-12-2024 20:14 via macrumors.com
  
  Making a device backup over iCloud now requires iOS 9 or later, which means iPhones and iPads that are running iOS 8 or earlier are no longer able to be backed up using ‌iCloud‌.
  Apple announced the change in November, and as of this week, it has gone into effect. Support for ‌iCloud‌ backups on devices that run iOS 8 or older has ended, and Apple has deleted all existing ‌iCloud‌ backups of those devices.Apps and data stored on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or ea
  
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• Foldable iPads, Apple Intelligence blowback, new Apple Music Radio stations

  19-12-2024 20:08 via 9to5mac.com
  
  From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up.Benjamin and Chance react to the recent controversy around AI notification summaries, and how Apple could improve the situation. Also, Benjamin is frustrated with the lack of Apple Music Radio improvements, and the pair discuss the latest rumors about the company’s foldable plans.And in Happ
  
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• What do you think of Apple’s Mail redesign in iOS 18.2?

  19-12-2024 20:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple’s venerable Mail app has received its biggest redesign ever with the releases of iOS 18.2. While the mailbox screen remains familiar, opening an inbox reveals significant visual and functional changes.
  Ryan Christoffel for 9to5Mac:‎Aesthetically, Apple is now emphasizing contact photos for senders as part of your inbox. Where you used to just see a bunch of text, now there’s color and imagery to go with it. Basically, emails in your inbox look a lot like threads in the Mes
  
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• 11th-gen iPad: Everything you need to know about the 2025 refresh

  19-12-2024 19:56 via macworld.com
  
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  After skipping all of 2023, Apple updated its entire lineup of iPads in 2024 save one: the 10th-gen model. While it did get an aggressive price cut to $349, Apple opted to leave its cheapest tablet with the same specs it’s had since its 2022 launch. But it shouldn’t be much longer until it gets an update: Here’s what we know so far. When will the 11th-gen iPad be released?Apple once had a steady release schedule for its cheapest iPad alongside the latest iPhones i
  
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• Apple Watch Ultra 3: Three new features are coming next year

  19-12-2024 19:47 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple Watch Ultra, outside of a very nice new titanium black, hasn’t been meaningfully upgraded since 2023. But next year that’s going to change when the Apple Watch Ultra 3 arrives. Here are three new features coming to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2025.more…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2024 – TikTok ban, Vision Pro content

  19-12-2024 18:26 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 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.Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 50%.more…
  
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• BBC complains to Apple over misleading Luigi Mangione headline

  19-12-2024 18:24 via macdailynews.com
  
  iPhone screenshot of the incorrect BBC notification summary (image: BBC)
  The BBC has filed a complaint with Apple after its new iPhone feature, Apple Intelligence, generated a false headline about the high-profile murder of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson in New York. The AI-powered feature, designed to summarize and group notifications, incorrectly suggested that BBC News had reported the suspect, Luigi Mangione, had shot himself, which he had not.
  Graham Fraser for The Beeb:‎A spokespe
  
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• The Mac in 2025: Small updates and big hopes

  19-12-2024 18:20 via macworld.com
  
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  The Mac lineup ended 2024 with a bang, with Apple introducing the M4 chip series and upgrades to the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. Those releases brought the Mac a nice momentum swing as we enter 2025.So what about 2025? The Mac releases next year may not be as drastic as the M4 flurry to close out 2024, but there will be more than enough to keep the Mac interesting and relevant. Here are the top five Mac developments we’re looking out for in 2025 (and one longshot).M4 MacBook
  
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• iOS 18.2 adds two hidden tools for controlling your iPhone’s volume

  19-12-2024 17:49 via 9to5mac.com
  
  iOS 18.2 comes with a lot of new features that are hard to miss, like the Mail redesign, new Image Playground app, and Genmoji. But there are also two new tools hidden inside the Settings app in iOS 18.2: you can add volume controls back to your iPhone’s Lock Screen, and also set maximum volume limits.more…
  
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• Deals: M4/Pro MacBook Pro up to $250 off from $1,399, iPad 10 $250, iPhone SSDs, HomeKit gear, more

  19-12-2024 17:38 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a pair of return all-time lows on Apple’s most affordable M4 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro configurations. You’re looking at $200 and $250 off, respectively, to mark the return of the best prices ever on the 16GB 14-inch M4 model at $1,399 and the 14-inch 24GB M4 Pro variant at $1,749 – there’s no telling how long these deals might last for. From there we move over to the return of Doorbuster pricing on the black Apple Watch Ult
  
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• M4 Mac mini proves Apple has fixed its biggest mistakes of the past

  19-12-2024 17:04 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s M4 Mac mini is a surprisingly and wildly successful product. Per our homepage poll, it’s readers’ favorite product of the year—by far. Why is it such a hit? Because it’s the strongest evidence yet that Apple has learned from past mistakes.more…
  
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• Apple says Meta’s iOS access requests risk privacy in EU

  19-12-2024 17:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Amidst increasing EU pressure to open its ecosystem to competitors, Apple has raised privacy concerns regarding Meta’s requests for access to its operating software.
  This dispute comes as the European Commission develops “interoperability” guidelines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These guidelines aim to ensure compatibility between iPhones and third-party devices (like smartwatches) and features (like wireless file transfer), similar to the functionality between Apple&r
  
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• Apple’s Vision Pro strategy will succeed in creating a two-tier market – TrendForce

  19-12-2024 16:31 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple’s Vision Pro strategy of launching a very high-end professional product first, and a more affordable consumer version second, is likely to prove successful in the long-run, predicts market intelligence company TrendForce.The company says that although many have criticized the very high price tag, the device has still captured a respectable 5% of the market, and has created expectations which competitor brands will need to meet …
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• Apple's 10th Gen iPad Returns to Black Friday Price of $249.99 ($99 Off)

  19-12-2024 16:19 via macrumors.com
  
  Amazon has brought back the all-time low Black Friday price on Apple's 10th generation iPad (64GB Wi-Fi), available for $249.99 in Silver, down from $349.00. You'll need to clip an on-page coupon worth $29.01 in order to see the final deal price at checkout.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.This is the first time since Black Friday that we've seen a return of the rec
  
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• Apple nears end of iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia

  19-12-2024 16:03 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple is close to getting Indonesia to lift its ban on iPhone 16 sales, after President Prabowo Subianto gave his approval for the government to accept a $1 billion investment from the world’s most valuable company, Bloomberg News reports citing “people familiar with the matter.”
  Faris Mokhtar for Bloomberg News:‎Indonesia warmed to Apple’s proposal after Prabowo was briefed on it over the weekend at a meeting that discussed the tug-of-war between the government and
  
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• Apple Likely to Make Vision Pro Lineup More Affordable in Two Ways

  19-12-2024 15:55 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple plans to launch its next-generation Vision headsets as early as 2026, and they will likely be more affordable, according to TrendForce.
  In line with previous rumors, the Taiwanese research firm today said Apple is planning to introduce both a next-generation Vision Pro and a mainstream headset, which would likely be named "Apple Vision" without the "Pro" modifier.For the next-generation Vision Pro, TrendForce said Apple will likely consider sourcing components from suppliers beyond Sony to
  
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• Best VPN for Mac 2024-2025: Reviews and buying advice for Mac users

  19-12-2024 15:38 via macworld.com
  
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  If you are concerned about your privacy and security online using a VPN could give you some reassurance. Apple provides various measures in macOS that make Macs more secure, but if you want to ensure that the connection between your Mac and the internet is protected, rather than the computer itself, you need a VPN.Using a VPN essentially makes you invisible on the web–your data is encrypted, your IP address is hidden, and you can even make it look like you are surfing from another
  
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• Almost half of developer revenue now comes from subscriptions

  19-12-2024 15:17 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Analytics data suggests that we’re downloading fewer iPhone apps this year than last, but spending significantly more money on them. That’s because almost half of developer revenue now comes from subscriptions.App Store downloads declined slightly in the past 12 months, but the total spend increased dramatically from $73.7B last year to $91.6B this year …more…
  
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• Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out Apple Intelligence in China

  19-12-2024 15:02 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple Intelligence on iPhone, Mac, and iPad.
  Apple, the world’s most valuable company, is in talks with Tencent and TikTok owner ByteDance about integrating their artificial intelligence models into Apple Intelligence-capable iPhones, Macs, and iPads sold in China, Reuters reports citing “three sources familiar with the matter.”
  Liam Mo and Brenda Goh for Reuters:‎The U.S. company started the rollout of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices this month, part of the Apple I
  
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• Apple Intelligence Chinese launch remains problematic as talks continue

  19-12-2024 14:52 via 9to5mac.com
  
  An Apple Intelligence Chinese launch isn’t looking much closer, as the company continues forced talks with local companies about partnerships.Apple reportedly wanted to use its own generative AI models in China, but that would require government approval which – it has been strongly implied – would not be forthcoming …more…
  
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• Best PDF Editor for Mac 2024-2025

  19-12-2024 14:47 via macworld.com
  
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  Many workplaces and educational institutions have completely switched from paper documents to digital ones. Consequently, Mac users are increasingly dealing with PDFs and other e-document file formats.We’re here to help you find the best PDF editor for your Mac from the multitude of options. There are various PDF editing apps that cater to various budgets and workflows and among them are a few that stand out in terms of features, performance, and design.When selecting a PDF editor
  
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• macOS 15.2 Sequoia backup bug(s) affecting Time Machine, CCC, and more

  19-12-2024 14:25 via 9to5mac.com
  
  One or more backup bugs in macOS 15.2 Sequoia is affecting Apple’s own Time Machine utility, as well as third-party apps SuperDuper and CarbonCopyCloner.
  Initially the problem appeared to affect bootable backups only, but it now appears that it is either more general than this, or there is more than one bug affecting Mac backups …more…
  
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• Best Mac data recovery software 2025

  19-12-2024 13:59 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s a nightmare scenario: your Mac has been playing up for weeks and you’ve been ignoring it, or just haven’t been able to figure out how to fix it. Then it refuses to start up. Why didn’t you make that backup? Is there any way you can get back the lost data from your Mac? Luckily there are apps that can recover your lost photos and damaged files from your failed Mac’s hard drive.There are a few techniques you can try before you spend money on an app thoug
  
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• Best Mac data recovery software 2024-2025

  19-12-2024 13:59 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s a nightmare scenario: your Mac has been playing up for weeks and you’ve been ignoring it, or just haven’t been able to figure out how to fix it. Then it refuses to start up. Why didn’t you make that backup? Is there any way you can get back the lost data from your Mac? Luckily there are apps that can recover your lost photos and damaged files from your failed Mac’s hard drive.There are a few techniques you can try before you spend money on an app thoug
  
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• Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.1.1, Downgrading No Longer an Option

  19-12-2024 13:41 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.1.1, preventing iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.2 from downgrading to that version of iOS. Apple released iOS 18.2 a week ago on December 11.
  Apple often stops signing an older version of iOS, usually within a week or two after a new version is released. When an update is no longer signed, it can't be installed on an ‌iPhone‌ due to a server-side software verification check.This policy encourages users to keep their operating systems up to date
  
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• Call to ban Apple Intelligence summary feature after Luigi Mangione error

  19-12-2024 13:39 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Apple Intelligence summary feature should be banned after it falsely claimed that Luigi Mangione had shot himself, says Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF).The non-profit body advises the United Nations, Council of Europe, and other governmental agencies on issues relating to journalism and freedom of information …
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• These are the Macs we’re looking forward to in 2025

  19-12-2024 13:33 via macworld.com
  
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  The Mac lineup ended 2024 with a bang, with Apple introducing the M4 chip series and upgrades to the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac. Those releases brought the Mac a nice momentum swing as we enter 2025.So what about 2025? The Mac releases next year may not be as drastic as the M4 flurry to close out 2024, but there will be more than enough to keep the Mac interesting and relevant. Here are the top five Mac developments we’re looking out for in 2025 (and one longshot).M4 MacBook
  
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• One in five AirTags to be made in Indonesia to resolve iPhone 16 sales ban

  19-12-2024 13:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  AirTags will be made in Indonesia for the first time, and production will ramp up to 20% of global production over time, according to a new report.The plan is Apple’s way to meet a government requirement for a billion dollar investment in the economy in order to reverse a ban on the sale of iPhones in the country …
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• Apple Faces Criticism Over AI-Generated News Headline Summaries

  19-12-2024 12:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is facing calls to remove its AI-powered notification summaries feature after it generated false headlines about a high-profile murder case, drawing criticism from a major journalism organization.Updated to iOS 18.2? Then you may have received this notification (image credit: BBC News)Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has urged Apple to disable the Apple Intelligence notification feature, which rolled out globally last week as part of its iOS 18.2 software update. The request comes after the
  
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• In 2025, even Pro users will want Apple’s cheapest devices

  19-12-2024 12:15 via macworld.com
  
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  The musician Stephin Merritt once joked that he would be happy to sell only a single copy of each album he makes, provided that single copy costs $100,000. Which coincidentally is pretty close to Apple’s marketing strategy for Vision Pro.I jest, of course: you can’t run a multi-trillion-dollar corporation that way. Apple loves its margins, but it needs volume too if it wants to keep paying out those juicy shareholder dividends. And as much as Tim Cook would like every produc
  
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• Report: Apple in Talks with Tencent, ByteDance for Chinese iPhone AI

  19-12-2024 11:39 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is reportedly negotiating with China's ByteDance and Tencent to bring their artificial intelligence models to iPhones sold in China, as the company adapts its AI strategy for the Chinese market.
  Apple began integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices globally earlier this month with the release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, but ChatGPT is not accessible in China due to regulatory restrictions. Chinese law requires government approval before companies can release gener
  
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• Apple's $1 Billion Investment May Soon End Indonesian iPhone Ban

  19-12-2024 11:20 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is close to reaching an agreement with Indonesia to lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country after securing preliminary approval for a $1 billion investment proposal, according to Bloomberg.
  Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is said to have given his support for the government to accept Apple's investment plan following a weekend briefing. The proposal includes establishing manufacturing facilities in the country, with one of Apple's suppliers set to build an AirTag production pl
  
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• Apple Warns of Privacy Risks in EU's DMA Interoperability Requirements

  19-12-2024 10:29 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple has released a report highlighting its concerns about how some companies could "weaponize" the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) interoperability requirements to access sensitive user data. The report came on the same day that the European Commission began consulting on the proposed measures for requesting interoperability with Apple's iOS and iPadOS operating systems.
  The DMA, which came into force this year, requires major platform holders like Apple to provide third-party developers equal
  
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• Apple Released the Original AirPods Eight Years Ago Today

  19-12-2024 10:00 via macrumors.com
  
  Today marks eight years since Apple launched the original AirPods. Unveiled in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, the wireless headphones became available on December 19, 2016, following a slight delay.
  At the time, wireless headphones were already on the market but had not yet reached true mass popularity. AirPods helped redefine the category through their convenience and seamless integration with Apple devices. Apple's Phil Schiller at the time:AirPods are the first headphones to deliver a
  
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• The last-minute gift that lets someone on your shopping list own their Microsoft apps for life

  19-12-2024 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  Unfortunately, we rent many facets of our daily lives. That includes homes or apartments, Netflix, DoorDash, and the same goes for your productivity apps. Something you can do to ease the subscription load—or someone else’s—is to own your daily tools outright, which is usually more affordable in the long run.‘Tis the season to own the entire suite of Microsoft Office apps for less than $40. And no, we’re not pulling your leg. Lifetime access to Microso
  
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• Macworld Podcast: What’s in store for Apple in 2025

  19-12-2024 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  With 2024 closing, it’s time to look forward to 2025. What could we see from Apple in the new year? That’s coming up in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!This is episode 914 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 914 on YouTubeListen to episode 914 on Apple Podcasts
  Listen to episode 914 on SpotifySubscribe to the Macworld PodcastYou can subscribe to the Macworld Podcast—or leave us a review!—right here in the Podcasts app. The M
  
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• EU wants Apple to ensure ‘effective interoperability’ of iOS with other platforms

  19-12-2024 01:06 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple this year was forced to drastically change how iOS works in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust law, which establishes a series of rules to prevent big techs from engaging in anti-competitive practices. However, it seems that the EU wants even more from Apple, as the European Commission is now demanding that the company ensure the “effective interoperability” of iOS with other platforms.more…
  
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• Apple Says Meta is Making Unreasonable Interoperability Requests Under Europe's DMA Requirements

  19-12-2024 00:57 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today said that Meta has made 15 interoperability requests under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union, which is more than any other company.
  In a statement provided to Reuters, Apple said that Meta is asking for changes that could compromise user security and privacy.
  In many cases, Meta is seeking to alter functionality in a way that raises concerns about the privacy and security of users, and that appears to be completely unrelated to the actual use of Meta external device
  
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• You can now call ChatGPT using your phone line when cellular data is not available

  19-12-2024 00:42 via 9to5mac.com
  
  OpenAI has been announcing a lot of new features and enhancements for ChatGPT in recent days, and the company still has a few more cards up its sleeve. Now OpenAI is introducing an intriguing feature: the ability to call ChatGPT using your phone line without the need for cellular data.more…
  
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• You Can Now Call 1-800-ChatGPT Using a Phone Line to Get AI Answers

  19-12-2024 00:03 via macrumors.com
  
  OpenAI today announced support for a new phone-based ChatGPT experience, which can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-ChatGPT (1-800-242-8478). The feature was introduced as part of OpenAI's ongoing 12 days of OpenAI event.
  The 1-800-ChatGPT phone number is designed for situations where a data connection is unavailable, but a cellular connection works. With the feature, ChatGPT can provide answers to questions over the phone with voice-based responses, and even landlines are supported. Text
  
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