New M4 iPad Pro $50 off, M2 iPad Air deals, Beats Solo 4 now down at $150, and more
With new Apple gear about to get unleashed into the wild, and the recent debut of the 2024 Beats Solo headphones, today’s roundup of deals is loaded with the first price drops on the latest and greatest. Amazon has now knocked $50 off Apple’s new.....»»
M4 is the first Apple silicon chip to debut on iPad, so when will it arrive on the Mac?
It’s been only a couple of months since Apple’s most popular Mac was updated to the M3 chip, and about half a year since the M3 first debuted. But already, thanks to the M4’s inclusion in the new iPad Pro, prospective Mac buyers are wonderi.....»»
NYT Connections answers today for May 13
Here are today's NYT Connections answers for May 13, alongside some hints on the groups that you'll need to guess......»»
Saturday Citations: Dietary habits of humans; dietary habits of supermassive black holes; saving endangered bilbies
The onset of solar maximum has resulted in severe geomagnetic storms, with the possibility of aurora borealis events this weekend as far south as the northern United States. Do not be alarmed if you see awesome displays of light over your neighborhoo.....»»
Huawei"s new NAS solution wants to tackle the biggest challenges in GenAI
OceanStor A800 AI data storage solution comes to Europe - and Huawei is hoping it tackles the big problems facing AI development......»»
How to watch Google I/O 2024 live
We expect to get a full look at Android 15 and a lot of AI at Google I/O 2024......»»
M4 iPad Pro lacks always-on display despite OLED panel with variable refresh rate
One of the biggest highlights of the is the OLED display for the first time on an iPad. Although the technology has been around for a while in the iPhone and Apple Watch, previous iPads were all equipped with LCD (or mini-LED) displays. However, des.....»»
WhatsApp officially rolling out update with refreshed design for iOS and Android
WhatsApp on Thursday announced that it is officially releasing an update that introduces a refreshed design for both iOS and Android apps. Users will notice a new color palette and other changes that make the experience of using WhatsApp on both plat.....»»
Controversial new iPad Pro ‘Crush’ ad might have been inspired by a 2008 LG ad
During its “Let Loose” event on Tuesday, Apple introduced the . However, the product was unveiled with a rather intriguing and controversial ad, which shows things like musical instruments, camera lenses, and books being destroyed by a hydraulic.....»»
Microsoft iOS app store launches in July; website rather than app
We learned late last year that a Microsoft iOS app store was in the works, and the company has now announced that this will launch in July. Initially, it will be limited to Microsoft’s own games, but will later open up to other iPhone game devel.....»»
Stanford tech may help the transition from Vision Pro to Apple Glasses
While an expensive, bulky Vision Pro headset undoubtedly has its place for some, Apple’s longer-term goal is believed to be a product dubbed Apple Glasses: bringing AR capabilities into something with a similar form-factor and weight to conventiona.....»»
M4 already? Here’s why Apple is abandoning the M3 chip line so fast
One of the biggest surprises from Apple’s ‘Let loose’ event was the arrival of a new M4 chip in the iPad Pro. It may not have been quite as surprising as Apple originally hoped, but heading into the event there was still a lot of doubt and no r.....»»
Trying Ray-Ban Meta glasses reinforces my belief in future Apple Glasses
I’m on record as saying that I think Vision Pro is mostly a stepping-stone toward an eventual Apple Glasses product, and that I think those are still years away yet. I feel like current glasses tech is giving us these partial peeks into that fut.....»»
Training Today Apple Watch app gains dynamic cycling workouts for more intentional rides
Training Today is a clever app that offers Apple Watch users a “readiness to train” score to help know when to rest, push, and more. Now the watchOS and iOS app have been updated with “dynamic cycling workouts” to train more intentionally on.....»»
iOS 18 will bring AI-powered audio transcription and summary features, per report
Apple has dabbled in audio transcription in the past with mixed success. One shining example lately has been Apple Podcasts transcripts; more pessimistically, voicemail transcripts are still subpar. But according to a new report, the upcoming iOS 18.....»»
Friday’s deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $85 off, M2 Mac mini now $100 off, AirPods Pro 2, and more
Your Friday edition of the best deals in Apple gear has now arrived, and is headlined by one of the best prices yet on the flagship Apple Watch Ultra 2. Now starting from $714, we are also tracking an insanely low price on the official Leather Link W.....»»
How to shop for the best cellular plan for your new iPad
Apple launched the new M4 iPad Pro and iPad Air 6 this week, sparking a wave of new iPad purchases following a recent sales slump. One of the iPad’s strengths is its portability, and a key component of that is a cellular connection. But is an al.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: May 10, 2024 – ‘Crush’ iPad ad, Shot on iPhone
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 16 Pro rumored to feature new display with 20% higher brightness
Mere days after debuting the M4 iPad Pro featuring what Apple calls “the world’s most advanced display,” a new rumor indicates that the iPad’s Ultra Retina XDR isn’t the only display innovation the company has up its sleeves this year, with.....»»
Apple to unveil brand new Siri at WWDC powered by generative AI
Apple is preparing to unveil a major revamp to Siri at WWDC in June, as reported by The New York Times today. The report says the new version of Siri will be powered by generative AI, allowing it to be more conversational and understand more types.....»»