How to use Dictation on macOS Ventura
Apple's macOS Ventura's Dictation feature is a little bit different that it was when it originally debuted. Here's how to turn it on, and how to get started with what it can do.Dictation allows you to dictate text in any text field that you can type.....»»
You can finally try out Apple Intelligence on your Mac. Here’s how
The second macOS Sequoia developer beta is out and it lets anyone try some of the new Apple Intelligence features......»»
Behold, Diablo is fully playable in your browser
It controls and looks great, though the game was outshined by its sequels. Enlarge / Diablo running in Firefox on macOS. (credit: Samuel Axon) You can now play the original Diablo (and its expansion, Hellfire) in virtual.....»»
Geekbench launches new AI benchmarking tool for macOS and iOS
Following months of beta testing, the newly-renamed Geekbench AI 1.0 is now available with the aim of giving users the ability to make comparable measurements of Artificial Intelligence performance across iOS, macOS, and more.Geekbench AIOriginally r.....»»
macOS Sequoia will now prompt you monthly (not weekly) for screen recording permissions
Apple has changed its screen recording privacy prompt in the latest beta of macOS Sequoia. As we reported last week, Apple’s initial plan was to prompt users to grant screen recording permissions weekly. In macOS Sequoia beta 6, however, Apple.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 14, 2024 – macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 beta changes
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. Sponsore.....»»
iPhone Mirroring now lets you rearrange your Home Screen with ‘jiggle mode’ in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
iPhone Mirroring is one of the headlining features of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, set to launch to the public this fall. With the latest betas of these updates, Apple has added a new feature to iPhone Mirroring: the ability to enter “jiggle mode” a.....»»
Apple Intelligence performance: How it runs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Intelligence is available now in developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1. It will launch publicly to all users later this fall. The device requirements are strict, presumably to delivery a quality experience no matter what.....»»
Beta 6 for developers now available: visionOS 2, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more
Apple has released new betas for its array of software platforms. Joining the just-released iOS 18 beta 6 and iOS 18.1 beta 2, developer beta 6 is now available for iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, and more. more….....»»
Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2 for developers
Alongside iOS 18.1 beta 2, Apple is also now rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2 for developers. This update includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features and comes two weeks after Apple kickstarted macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta testing two weeks.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as ma.....»»
Apple seeds second developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, & macOS Sequoia 15.1
Apple's second beta track for the fall releases with Apple Intelligence is on its second round, with new builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available for testing by developers.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The secon.....»»
Apple introduces sixth developer betas for fall OS updates
Apple has surprisingly brought out a new build of its fall operating systems earlier than expected, with new builds of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 out for testing.Apple releases fifth developers betas for iOS.....»»
Apple hasn’t yet fulfilled this macOS promise from four years ago
Shortly after the release of macOS Big Sur back in 2020, Apple faced widespread server outages. The outage affected macOS installations, iMessage, Apple Pay, and most notably: the notarization service. This meant that users had major issues opening a.....»»
These 8 apps will transform your Mac into something much more powerful
Bored of doing repetitive tasks on your Mac? Give these apps a try. They’re all expertly made to automate work in macOS, saving you a bunch of time and hassle......»»
macOS Sequoia permission prompts ‘a subscription you didn’t buy and can’t cancel’
A new regime of repeating macOS Sequoia permission prompts have been described as “a subscription you didn’t buy and can’t cancel.” An Apple ad once made fun of the endless stream of permission requests in Windows Vista, but some are sugge.....»»
Critical 1Password flaws may allow hackers to snatch your passwords (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218)
Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218) affecting the macOS version of the popular 1Password password manager could allow malware to steal secrets stored in the software’s vaults and obtain the account unlock key, AgileBits has con.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: August 8, 2024 – iOS 17.6.1 release, more macOS changes
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Sequoia screen recording nags, iOS 18 Photos app changes, Apple Arcade woes
Benjamin and Chance give their feedback on the new features unveiled in iOS 18 beta 5, including Distraction Control and significant Photos app design changes. Apple oversteps the mark with screen recording permission dialogs in macOS Sequoia, the DO.....»»
Apple releases macOS 14.6.1 with Advanced Data Protection bug fix for all users
Apple has released an update to macOS 14.6. The latest version of macOS Sonoma is now 14.6.1. more….....»»
What is Apple Intelligence? Here’s how iOS 18.1’s AI features will change the way you use your iPhone, Mac, and iPad
Apple’s upcoming OS updates will bring major new abilities to your devices. At the center of the updates is Apple Intelligence, a new suite of AI features coming to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 on compatible devices. Here is eve.....»»