It’s a hot 0-day summer for Apple, Google, and Microsoft security fixes
July saw two high-severity bugs in Firefox, while Oracle patched over 500 vulnerabilities. Enlarge (credit: WIRED staff) The summer patch cycle shows no signs of slowing down, with tech giants Apple, Google, and Microsof.....»»
Siri improvements, ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence and more – when will each arrive?
The iOS 18 beta 1 has brought some of the promised new changes, but it doesn’t include Siri improvements, ChatGPT access, or many of the Apple Intelligence features (though there are a few exceptions). Apple hasn’t revealed a precise timeline.....»»
Apple podcast transcription feature took six years from first launch
The Apple podcast transcription feature was officially launched in iOS 17.4, but the company says that it actually introduced a very limited version way back in 2018. Apple says that it took so long to launch as a fully-fledged accessibility featu.....»»
Apple AI logo is intended to look unthreatening, and non-anthropomorphic
An interesting piece suggests that Apple’s AI logo* – along with the new Siri icon – is intended to look friendly, unthreatening, and is deliberately non-anthropomorphic. *Yeah, that could be Apple Artificial Intelligence, or Apple Apple Int.....»»
Sometimes your Apple Watch fails, and per Steven Spielberg’s example you just have to throw it
We have all experienced those moments when our tech fails us, and we just want to throw it. It turns out that Steven Spielberg, the prestigious director behind Jurassic Park, Jaws, and West Side Story, is just like the rest of us, as that’s exactly.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max Neural Engine up to 25% faster with iOS 18 in early benchmarks
We learned that Apple Intelligence will require an A17 Pro chip or later at WWDC last week. And now that the iOS 18 beta is out in the wild, we’re seeing the first benchmarks for performance on the iPhone 15 Pro/Max. The new software significantly.....»»
Deals: 1TB 11-inch M4 iPad Pro all-time low, 15-inch 16GB M3 MacBook Air $210 off, Series 9 GPS + Cell 45mm $129 off, more
Your Monday morning edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break has arrived, and it’s filled with deals on Apple’s latest and greatest. This morning ushered in the very first straight up cash deal on the 1TB 11-inch M4 iPad Pro just before we spotted the.....»»
Reminders in iOS 18: All the new features coming this fall
iOS 18 is one of the biggest software updates ever for the iPhone. Apple Intelligence is the headliner, but there are also powerful new customization tools and big changes to the apps you rely on every day, like Photos, Messages, and Notes. A key.....»»
How to create 8K 360 videos for Apple Vision Pro with Insta360 X4 [Video]
If you’re looking for a way to add 360-degree videos to your Apple Vision Pro, then the might be the easiest and most affordable way for you to do so. With this 8K action camera, you can easily shoot, convert, and send high-quality 360-degree vide.....»»
Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [June]
USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of so.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.6 developer beta 1, plus new betas for macOS 14.6, iPadOS 17.6, and more
Last week Apple released the first beta for iOS 18, but it’s not done with iOS 17 just yet. Today the first developer beta for iOS 17.6 was released, and it is available now for download. Also debuting are new betas for Apple’s other platforms.....»»
MagSafe Monday: PITAKA delivers in-car 15-watt fast charging with Qi2 support
Car mounts for MagSafe are my favorite use case for wireless charging and Apple’s implementation. Thinking about going back to actually “docking” my iPhone in my car feels like going back to 2010. The ability to quickly snap your iPhone to a ch.....»»
Apple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall
Apple has announced that it is no longer offering Apple Pay Later, the “buy now, pay later” service that launched in the United States last year. The change goes into effect starting today, Apple says. Existing users with open Apple Pay Later loa.....»»
watchOS 11 finally lets users change their Apple Watch ringtone
With watchOS 11, users will get a bunch of new features, including health and fitness improvements, Live Activities, the Translate app, and new watch faces. But the watchOS 11 update also comes with another new feature that wasn’t mentioned by App.....»»
New HomePod coming soon? What Apple Intelligence means for the smart speaker’s future
The biggest star of WWDC this year was undoubtedly Apple Intelligence. Apple spent nearly half its presentation explaining the philosophy behind its own spin on AI, the features it would make possible, and the bright future ahead thanks to AI’s cap.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 17, 2024 – Apple Watch, iPhone, and MacBook redesign rumors
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.....»»
Apple’s Back to School promo coming back this week in the US and Canada
Apple’s traditional “Back to School” campaign is making a comeback this week for customers in the US and Canada, at least that’s what Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman said on Monday. The campaign typically offers either discounts or gifts for.....»»
New ad hints at Beats Pill speaker to be unveiled next week
We’ve seen a lot of evidence about a new generation of the Beats Pill speaker, which was discontinued by Apple in 2022 without a replacement. Now it looks like the company is finally ready to unveil the new product, as it was teased in an ad publis.....»»
Apple’s big-budget F1 movie finally has a release date, hitting cinemas worldwide
The highly-anticipated Apple Original Films project has finally gotten a release date. The as-yet-untitled F1 movie, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, will premiere in cinemas on June 25, 2025, with a North America release on June 27. The film.....»»
Punch-through could persuade car makers to adopt next-gen CarPlay
Apple hasn’t had much luck persuading car makers to adopt its next-gen CarPlay, in which its own UI takes over all or most of the vehicle’s displays. But a feature known as punch-through might be the compromise which gets the company at least som.....»»
Apple Pay antitrust case about to be settled, with 10-year promise
A years-long Apple Pay antitrust investigation is about to be settled, according to a new report this morning. It says that while there are still ongoing discussions about some of the finer details, the European Union is set to agree to the latest.....»»