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• iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone Now Confirmed as iOS 18.3 Beta Testing Continues

  24-12-2024 22:38 via macrumors.com
  
  Following our report that Apple is internally testing iOS 18.2.1 for the iPhone, an anonymous social media account with a proven track record of sharing iOS-related information has revealed the upcoming software update's build number: 22C161.
  With the build number now known, the update is now confirmed.
  When the anonymous account shares a build number for an upcoming iOS version, the update is usually released no more than a week later. However, given it is currently the holiday season, it could
  
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• Eddy Cue reveals the three reasons Apple won’t build a search engine

  24-12-2024 21:05 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple and Google’s $20 billion deal, which sees Google serve as the default search engine on the iPhone, is under scrutiny. As we reported this morning, the United States DOJ is continuing its case against Google’s dominance in the search industry – and that lucrative Apple agreement is a focal point.
  In a new court filing this week spotted by Reuters, Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, outlined why Apple itself would never develop its own search engine.
  
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• Here are 20+ last-minute Apple gift ideas with fast shipping

  24-12-2024 20:51 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Are you still racing to finish your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, me too. Here are some last-minute ideas for the Apple and tech fans in your life – they won’t arrive in time for Christmas, but they should arrive this week for any late gift-giving exchanges.more…
  
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• Apple Explains Why It Doesn't Plan to Create a Search Engine

  24-12-2024 20:50 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's senior vice president of services Eddy Cue has explained why the iPhone maker does not plan to create a search engine like Google.
  In a declaration filed with a U.S. federal court in Washington, D.C. last week, Cue said Apple is against the idea for the following reasons:The development of a search engine would cost Apple "billions of dollars" and "take many years," and this would divert investment money and employees away from "other growth areas" that the company is focused on.
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• How MacPaw is making cybersecurity accessible to everyone; my exclusive interview from Kyiv

  24-12-2024 19:17 via 9to5mac.com
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• Here Are the Three Apple Products You're Most Likely to Unwrap This Christmas

  24-12-2024 19:00 via macrumors.com
  
  With such a wide array of products now available, Apple devices will be under the Christmas trees of many families this season. However, there are three that are most likely to be there.
  According to Piper Jaffray surveys, Apple is constantly among the most desired brands among teens, appearing in 10% of all holiday wish lists, far ahead of competitors like Nike and Louis Vuitton.AirPods
  AirPods are one of the most popular tech gifts during the holidays. In a 2022 Statista survey, headphones and
  
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• $99 Apple TV Might Make a Comeback Next Year

  24-12-2024 18:00 via macrumors.com
  
  A new Apple TV streaming box is rumored to launch next year, and there is a possibility that the device's U.S. pricing will start at just $99.
  Shortly after the current Apple TV 4K model launched in October 2022, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the next Apple TV would be "more affordable" than the current model. He said a "sub-$100 price" would be the "sweet spot" for the Apple TV, but exact pricing for the next model remains to be seen.Both the 2010 and 2012 versions of t
  
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• AirTag 2 Launching Next Year With These New Features

  24-12-2024 17:35 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple is expected to release an AirTag 2 next year, and a few new features and changes have already been rumored for the item tracker.
  Below, we recap what to expect from the AirTag 2:The new AirTag is expected to be equipped with Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for longer range. The chip debuted last year in the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple said it offers up to three times the range as its first-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the current AirTag. On the iPhon
  
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• 5 iPhone Camera Features to Try Out This Holiday Season

  24-12-2024 17:10 via macrumors.com
  
  Over the holiday season, capturing photos and videos of the festivities with family and friends is an important activity for many. The iPhone has a suite of camera features that can significantly elevate the quality and creativity of your holiday photos and videos.It's easy to forget about many of the individual camera features the ‌iPhone‌ has to offer, and many capabilities go unused by most users, so the holidays is the perfect time to revisit them and try something new. For users o
  
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• Popular iPhone Camera App 'Halide' Gaining Three New Features in 2025

  24-12-2024 17:04 via macrumors.com
  
  Lux, the developers behind Halide and Kino, have announced their plans for Halide 3.0, a major update slated for release in 2025 with a series of new features.
  Halide "Mark III" is set to gain one-tap color grading. Color grading has been a highly requested addition since the launch of Process Zero, Halide's proprietary image processing system, which debuted in 2024. The feature is expected to allow users to apply professional-grade film looks instantly, similar to the capabilities offered in Lu
  
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• Apple's Historically 'Bumpy Relationship' With Nvidia Detailed in Report

  24-12-2024 16:31 via macrumors.com
  
  Nvidia has become one of the world's most valuable companies thanks to strong demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) server chips from big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. However, one tech giant that is not a major Nvidia customer is Apple, and a new report attempts to explain why this might be.
  The Information's Wayne Ma today outlined Apple's historically "bumpy relationship" with Nvidia, but much of the bad blood dates to the 2000s and early 2010s, when Steve Jobs was
  
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• All American Airline flights grounded on Christmas Eve – now resumed [U]

  24-12-2024 16:19 via 9to5mac.com
  All American Airline flights are currently grounded on Christmas Eve due to an unspecified ‘technical issue.’ AA subsidiaries are also unable to fly, and the company says it can’t say when the problem will be fixed …
  Update: It was later revealed the problem was a software outage preventing weight and balance calculations. Flights are now resuming …more…
  
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• Major Apple supplier TSMC shares hit record high

  24-12-2024 16:17 via macdailynews.com
  
  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) shares reached a record high on Tuesday, putting the world’s largest contract chipmaker on track for its best annual stock performance in 25 years. The stock rose as much as 1.4% in Taipei, briefly exceeding its November 8 peak, following overnight gains in U.S. chip stocks, including key customers Apple and Nvidia. Driven by ongoing investor interest in artificial intelligence, TSMC shares are now up 84% this year.
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• Mass production of microLED displays will begin next year, says Apple supplier Foxconn

  24-12-2024 15:37 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple has yet to complete its transition from LCD to OLED, but will at some point move beyond this to microLED screens. Key supplier Foxconn has announced that it expects to begin mass production of the advanced display tech late next year.Foxconn made the announcement as it revealed a partnership with Porotech for microLED to be used in future AR headsets …
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• Apple raised $3M for World Aids Day, maxing out its donation [U]

  24-12-2024 14:58 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Apple is again supporting World Aids Day on December 1st, and will be donating $5 for every qualifying purchase between November 29 and December 8.
  Update: The company set a cap of $3M on its donation, and (RED) has tweeted that Apple hit this cap and donated the full sum …more…
  
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• Massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches require 13 fixes, says the FTC

  24-12-2024 14:53 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has responded to a series of massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches, ordering the companies to make no fewer than 13 changes to ensure it can’t happen again.More than 344 million customers were impacted by three separate security breaches, which revealed personal data that included credit card details and passport information …
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• Apple wanted the iPhone 18 to be that ‘single slab of glass’ but it looks unlikely

  24-12-2024 14:12 via 9to5mac.com
  
  Former Apple design chief Jony Ive had long seen the holy grail of iPhone design to be “a single slab of glass” without any bezels. A new supply-chain report says Apple had hoped that the iPhone 18 would see it achieve that objective, but it now looks unlikely.The goal, says the report, is to have the entirety of the front of the device be display, with the screen flowing seamlessly into the sides of the phone …
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• Google court filing makes bizarre suggestion about iPhone and iPad

  24-12-2024 13:16 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The iPhone and iPad could have different default search engines, argues a Google court filing, as the company attempts to protect its $20B a year deal with Apple.Google’s annual payment to Apple to be the default search engine in Safari looks certain to be banned in an antitrust case, but the search giant is hitting back with a number of counterproposals …more…
  
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• Apple's First Bezel-Free iPhone Unlikely to Be Ready for 2026 Launch

  24-12-2024 13:03 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple's plans to create an iPhone with a completely bezel-free display are reportedly facing significant technical challenges, with a new report suggesting that the technology may not be ready by 2026 as previously hoped.
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  Apple has seemingly been on a years-long quest to slim down the bezels on its iPhone models until they vanish out of sight, but it looks like the first "zero-bezel" iPhone is still a few years away yet. According to Kore
  
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• Mophie Powerstation Mini 5K Gold review: Stylish power bank

  24-12-2024 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsCompact dimensionsHigh qualityGood charging timesConsNo golden cable includedNo carrying caseOur VerdictSmall, practical, powerful–with the optional golden charging cable, it’s a great gift for a loved one. A power bank perfect for carrying in a handbag.Price When Reviewed
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• Apple @ Work Podcast: Keeping your fleet healthy

  24-12-2024 12:00 via 9to5mac.com
  
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• The worst takes of 2024, Apple edition

  24-12-2024 11:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Another year is about to be consigned to the dustbin of history but before the clock runs out, let’s take a look at the worst takes of 2024!AI boostersIf you know anything about the Macalope, you knew this was going to be in here.First was the chorus of people who said “Apple is behind on AI”! When companies are rushing products to market that have no discernible revenue path, routinely provide results that are wrong and even dangerous and are built upon stolen informa
  
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• Get every major AI model in one platform with 1minAI

  24-12-2024 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  We’ve seen dozens, if not hundreds, of new AI tools hit the market this year, but never one quite like this. While ChatGPT, Gemini, and all of the wannabe tools have their own specialties, 1minAI attempts to cover everything. Yeah.It works by combining every major AI model into itself. So, instead of paying for each tool separately, you can just buy 1minAI and get access to them all. And they offer a lifetime subscription without recurring fees: $29.97 (reg. $234). The only c
  
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• Apple TV+ releases the first 8 minutes of ‘Severance’ Season 2 premiere

  24-12-2024 04:09 via macdailynews.com
  
  Apple TV+ on Monday released the first 8 minutes of the Season 2 premiere of “Severance.”
  In “Severance,” Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in “work-life balance” is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the t
  
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• Gentler Streak improves health metrics and launches Activity Recap 2024

  24-12-2024 01:10 via 9to5mac.com
  
  The year is almost over, but the team behind the popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak still had a few cards up their sleeve for 2024. The latest update to the app adds improvements to health metrics, as well as the long-awaited Activity Recap 2024.more…
  
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