Gurman: iOS 18 to include redesigned UI elements, macOS ‘revamp’ to follow later
In today’s edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on redesigning iOS and macOS. It sounds less drastic than the visual changes of the iOS 6 to iOS 17 transition, though. He writes “the company.....»»
UFO 50 isn’t the Spelunky follow-up you’re expecting. It’s even better
If you love 8-bit games, UFO 50 will give you 50 of them in an ambitious collection that we're already obsessed with......»»
Bento breakdown: What"s new in macOS Sequoia
Apple's now-traditional bento image shows off the highlights of macOS Sequoia. This is what each cell of that graphic means for Mac users this fall.Apple's macOS bento graphic on an iMac. Apple's presentation of operating system updates are usually s.....»»
Apple honors original icon designer Susan Kare in macOS Sequoia wallpaper
Susan Kare's work on the icons for the original Mac in the 1980s is now the subject of a macOS Sequoia screensaver and wallpaper.Susan Kare created works of art in 32x32 pixels for the original MacAs expected, macOS Sequoia has added at least one wal.....»»
What is Apple Intelligence? Here’s how iOS 18’s AI features will change the way you use your iPhone, Mac, and iPad
The biggest news on one of Apple’s biggest days of the year was Apple Intelligence, a new suite of AI features coming later this year to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Apple’s WWDC presentation covered a lot of ground as it outlined wha.....»»
Craig Federighi talks OpenAI partnership and the future of Apple Intelligence in new interview
One of the main new features announced with iOS 18 and macOS 15 at WWDC 2024 is Apple Intelligence – a set of AI-based tools. While these features won’t be available to users until later this year, Apple’s head of software engineering Craig Fed.....»»
iPad finally has a Calculator app - Here"s everything it can do
Apple's native Calculator app is finally available on iPad in iPadOS 18, and with it come new UI elements and support for mathematical notation through the Math Notes feature.The Calculator app is now available on iPad with iPadOS 18At the company's.....»»
Elephants may refer to each other by name
The animals seem to respond more actively to calls that include their "name." Enlarge (credit: Buena Vista Images) Lots of animals communicate with each other, from tiny mice to enormous whales. But none of those forms o.....»»
Efficient recycling process for rare earth elements through bioleaching and bioaccumulation
A research collaboration between BOKU Tulln and IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems is using the further development of bioleaching and bioaccumulation to develop a two-stage, environmentally friendly and sustainable process for recovering rare.....»»
How ChatGPT will complement Apple Intelligence on iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
ChatGPT. What is it good for? That was a common question after the highly capable Apple Intelligence service was unveiled at WWDC 2024. Did Apple really need to make a deal with OpenAI for optional ChatGPT integration? Apple’s answer during the.....»»
Sherlocked by Sequoia: What apps Apple may have killed in macOS and iOS 18
Another year, another set of Apple updates — and another set of popular app developers who could lose their livelihoods. Here's what Apple Sherlocked at WWDC 2024.Apple's new Passwords app is just one of many new tools that "Sherlock" existing apps.....»»
Apple quietly improves Mac virtualization in macOS 15 Sequoia
It only works for macOS 15 guests on macOS 15 hosts, but it’s a big improvement. Enlarge / Macs running a preview build of macOS 15 Sequoia. (credit: Apple) We’ve written before about Apple’s handy virtualization.....»»
Netflix is testing a redesigned TV app to make browsing easier
Netflix recently told The Verge that it has begun testing a redesign to its TV app that will make things more streamlined and easier for subscribers to use......»»
Apple just Sherlocked another beloved Mac app
Does the new window tiling feature in Apple’s macOS Sequoia pinch features from other apps and threaten their existence? We’ve taken a look at the situation......»»
Your Mac is about to killer security feature
Apple has debuted a new anti-tracking feature for macOS Sequoia to keep predators at bay......»»
There are "forever chemicals" in our drinking water: Should standards change to protect our health?
Today's news coverage reports potentially unsafe levels of "forever chemicals" detected in drinking water supplies around Australia. These include human-made chemicals: perfluorooctane sulfonate (known as PFOS) and perflurooctanic acid (PFOA). They a.....»»
Apple highlights 18 top features from WWDC in 3 minutes [Video]
Apple’s upcoming software releases include hundreds of new features and changes and following the WWDC keynote, the company has recapped 18 of the biggest ones. Check out the 3-minute “18 Things” video along with the official recap of “Apple.....»»
Apple ID is getting a rebrand starting with the release of iOS 18
Starting in the fall of 2024 with iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more, Apple is rebranding Apple ID to "Apple Account" across all of its services.The familiar Apple ID is getting rebranded"Apple ID" as a term has been around for more than two decades. Th.....»»
Tiled window management comes to macOS Sequoia, but it"s hidden
Apple has introduced yet another way to help manage overlapping windows on the Mac, but you have to know where it is on macOS Sequoia — and it doesn't seem to be complete.Example of tiling windows into four corners (Source: Apple)It was Steve Jobs.....»»
iOS 18 Passwords app can"t import passwords, but macOS can
Apple's new Passwords app comes with every password ever saved in Safari, but only macOS Sequoia's version can import new ones from a third-party app.Only the macOS Sequoia Passwords app can import passwords, for nowApple made a point of saying tha.....»»
What"s new with macOS Sequoia"s System Settings
Apple has refreshed the System Settings app of macOS Sequoia, with tweaks to how it looks and performs. Here's what to expect.System Settings has changed in macOS SequoiaApple used its WWDC 2024 keynote to introduce macOS Sequoia, alongside its other.....»»