Large US developers are avoiding third-party App Store alternate payment plans
No major US app developers have chosen to opt in to new App Store rules allowing outside links for payments, because there is effectively no savings, Apple told a judge during testimony on Friday.Epic's battle with Apple continuesApple had revised it.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 12, 2024 – visionOS 2.2 upgrades and more
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. From now.....»»
Butterfly puts Bluesky on your Apple Watch with a beautiful app
Want the latest social network that’s popping off to be available on your Apple Watch? Leave it up to indie developers to always find a way. The latest is an all-new client for Bluesky called Butterfly — no relation to MacBook butterfly keyboard.....»»
Are LLMs capable of non-verbal reasoning?
Processing in the "latent space" could help AI with tricky logical questions. Large language models have found great success so far by using their transformer architecture to e.....»»
Scientists call for all-out, global effort to create an AI virtual cell
Noting that recent advances in artificial intelligence and the existence of large-scale experimental data about human biology have reached a critical mass, a team of researchers from Stanford University, Genentech, and the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative.....»»
Single heat wave wiped out millions of Alaska"s dominant seabird
The common murre, a large black-and-white seabird native to northern waters, has become far less common in Alaska over the past decade due to the impacts of climate change......»»
Conservation leads to benefits: Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species su.....»»
OpenAI introduces “Santa Mode” to ChatGPT for ho-ho-ho voice chats
An AI version of old St. Nick arrives as a seasonal character in popular chatbot app. On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now talk to a simulated version of Santa.....»»
Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip rumored to debut in refreshed HomePod mini & Apple TV
Rumors about the Apple TV set top box are rare, but a new one predicts that a refresh of the hardware will hit store shelves in 2025 with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip, alongside a new HomePod mini.You can get HomePods and an Apple TV to connect to a.....»»
iOS 18.2 adds new language support to Apple Intelligence in these five places
iOS 18.2 has arrived, bringing a redesigned Mail app, Photos app fixes, and more. Some of the biggest changes, though, are with new AI features. And for the first time, Apple Intelligence now offers native language support in five places outside the.....»»
Google Maps rolling out new teal accent color on Android, iOS
Like other first-party apps that lack Dynamic Color theming, Google Maps currently uses a blue accent for buttons and other UI elements, but that looks to be changing to teal. more….....»»
Relive Orion’s historic homecoming exactly two years ago
The mission effectively marked the start of NASA's ambitious Artemis program, which plans to return astronauts to the moon by the end of this decade......»»
PSA: There’s another update available for users running the latest iOS 18.2 RC build
As we recently reported, Apple released a second RC build of iOS 18.2 to developers and beta testers before releasing the update to everyone earlier today. Although the RC build is often the same as the one that becomes available to the public, this.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 11, 2024 – iOS 18.2 officially launches, Apple Watch 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. From now.....»»
Microsoft Teams for iPad now supports external webcams
Microsoft this week released an update to the Teams app for that adds an important new feature. With the new version, Microsoft Teams users on iPadOS can now connect and use external webcams rather than the iPad’s built-in camera. more….....»»
Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare, lawsuit says
Class action could foil Photobucket’s plan to turn old photos into AI goldmine. Photobucket was sued Wednesday after a recent privacy policy update revealed plans to sell users'.....»»
Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals on the best accessories and apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more
Welcome to the 2024 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have once again secured readers a load of exclusive deals on some of our favorite Apple gear accessory brands ahead of the holidays. Whether you’re looking to get a new leather or stainless steel App.....»»
Interview: How these developers created 2024’s most celebrated apps
Apple today announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards, recognizing apps and games that “helped users ignite their creativity, achieve new milestones, and cherish everyday moments with family and friends.” I had the chance to spend tim.....»»
watchOS 11.2 now available for Apple Watch users with updated Camera Remote app
Along with the release of iOS 18.2 to the public, Apple is today also releasing watchOS 11.2 for Apple Watch users. Unlike iOS 18.2, which adds new Apple Intelligence features, watchOS 11.2 isn’t exactly a major update – but it does add a new fea.....»»
2025 M4 MacBook Air leaked in macOS Sequoia 15.2 update & regulatory documents
Rumors of an M4 update to the MacBook Air in 2025 have been boosted, thanks to a leak buried inside Apple's macOS Sequoia 15.2 update.MacBook AirTypically, rumors and leaks are spread online, sourced from third-party manufacturers, analyst prediction.....»»
Your Google Maps app is about to look different. Here’s what’s changing
Another design change has been made to the popular Google Maps app for Android......»»