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Apple disables new ‘Tap to Provision’ feature in Apple Wallet ahead of iOS 18 release
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16 and the iOS 18 release date at their annual iPhone keynote tomorrow, on September 9th. Ahead of that event, Apple has disabled a key new Apple Pay feature in the Wallet app, known as “Tap to Provision.”
Expand Expanding CloseWhen will Apple release new AirPods? Here’s what the rumors say
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While there were no major revisions to the AirPods lineup in 2023, Apple is preparing a big shakeup for this year. Headlining the updates in 2024 will be a complete overhaul of the entry-level AirPods lineup. Here’s everything we know ahead of tomorrow’s “It’s Glowtime” event…
Expand Expanding CloseSecurity Bite: Apple makes changes to its security releases page, including fun easter egg
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In a recent web update, Apple made changes to its security releases page to better organize prior years’ security updates and Rapid Security Responses. The company also cleverly included a subtle nod to its Security Bounty Program.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat to expect with Apple’s new iPad models coming this fall
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Apple is expected to unveil two new iPad models this fall, likely in October. This will include a new entry-level 11th generation model, as well as the 7th generation of iPad mini. Both of these models have gone 2-3 years without an update, so we’re overdue for a refresh.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s Image Playground and Genmoji features reportedly on track for iOS 18.2 beta
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In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reported that Apple is going to begin releasing their image generation features in iOS 18.2 later this year. If history is to be followed, we should see the first beta ship in October, with the final release occurring in December.
Expand Expanding CloseThese 10 Apple products will likely be discontinued tomorrow
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Apple’s annual iPhone event is going to be held tomorrow, on September 9th. We’re expecting to see iPhone 16, new AirPods, some new Apple Watch models, and potentially more. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the Apple Store as soon as tomorrow.
Expand Expanding CloseFive things to expect with Apple’s new M4 Mac lineup this fall
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Apple is expected to begin unveiling their M4 Mac lineup as soon as October, with updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini to start off the new M4 transition. Although the event will probably be held in October, the new Macs might not ship until November.
Expand Expanding CloseIndie App Spotlight: ‘FitBee’ helps you track your nutrition with ease
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FitBee is a modern calorie and macronutrient tracker for the iPhone, focused on speed and data accuracy. A lot of other calorie counting apps will take too much time to process, can’t find the food you’re looking for, or contain inaccurate data. FitBee aims to streamline this process for everyone.
Expand Expanding CloseRippling IT helps IT teams boost security and banish busywork
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If you’re an IT admin, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Managing the entire user lifecycle can feel like a complex laundry list of manual tasks: switching between systems, provisioning access, configuring and retrieving laptops, resetting passwords, and enforcing security policies.
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iPhone 16 case colors for FineWoven ‘replacement’ potentially revealed
According to a new post on social media, Apple might be replacing their much hated FineWoven cases. Apple introduced FineWoven last year as a ‘leather replacement’, although the cases were far less premium, scratched very easily, and still demanded a higher $59 price point to get your hands on one.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Card offering two new ways to earn a $200 cash back bonus
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After last month’s Apple Card offers ended a few days ago, the company is now testing two new offers for cardholders to earn $200 in Daily Cash, both for new and existing customers.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch SE might go plastic in a few days, but is that worth the tradeoff?
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Earlier this summer, reports started to emerge that Apple is testing a new “rigid plastic” body for the next generation Apple Watch SE. While this would undoubtedly reduce costs, it begs the question – will this tradeoff be worth it for customers?
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work: This cable should be deployed with every Mac
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One day, we’ll live in a utopia where we finally have one cable for everything. We’re so close to USB-C, but we’re not there yet. Until then, This cable from Hyper is coming that IT teams should look to deploy with every Mac as the perfect travel charger.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 16 Pro: Seven new camera features coming next week
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The iPhone 16 Pro lineup will bring new features such as larger displays, a dedicated Capture button, and more. We’re also expecting multiple noticeable improvements to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max camera hardware. Here are seven things to look forward to next week…
Expand Expanding CloseApple takes direct aim at Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs in new AI-focused Mac promos
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Apple is ramping up its efforts to promote the Mac as a powerful platform for artificial intelligence. In the Apple Store app and various places around the web, Apple is promoting that the Mac is the “best AI PC.” Notably, the company is also taking direct aim at Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs in this advertising.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 16 features: Here’s what’s coming next week
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It’s almost time for Apple’s September 9 event, where the company will debut its newest iPhones and a whole lot more. The iPhone 16 lineup will come with four models: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. You can find new features for the 16 Pro models here. But below are all the details for the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. Here’s what’s coming next week for Apple’s newest iPhones.
Expand Expanding CloseHomeKit Weekly: Why aren’t we seeing new HomeKit Secure Video cameras?
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HomeKit has become a powerful platform, with Apple consistently enhancing its features while staying true to its privacy-first approach. They’ve even contributed to the Matter standard, expanding what the Home app can do. But there’s a big problem we need to address: HomeKit Secure Video. Vendors are largely ignoring it, and while this isn’t entirely Apple’s fault, it’s a problem they need to solve.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Series 10 to feature upgraded ECG and water resistance, new ‘Reflections’ face, more
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As Apple’s next event draws closer, we learn more about the products the company will announce on Monday. Following a report earlier today about Apple Watch Series 10 featuring sleep apnea detection, 9to5Mac has now learned more details about the next generation Apple Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseMy iPhone 15 has an overheating problem, but Apple has a fix with the iPhone 16
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The iPhone 15 Pro had (has?) a known overheating issue. Apple reportedly solved the problem shortly after launch via a software update. But I own and use the iPhone 15 Pro, and overheating continues to be a problem for me. Maybe it’s now a more “normal” amount of heat, but it’s still an issue I experience to this day. Fortunately, rumors indicate Apple may have a fix on the way with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 16 is coming: Here’s everything to expect at the Apple event
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The iPhone 16 is coming in just a few days. Next week, Apple will hold a special event to unveil its flagship iPhone updates, new Apple Watch hardware, and more. Here’s a roundup of everything to expect at the “It’s Glowtime” special event on September 9.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: September 6, 2024 – Last-minute iPhone 16 and Apple Watch rumors
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New iPad mini not expected to debut next week, report says
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It’s been a while since Apple last updated the iPad mini, and a recent report suggested that the next generation is indeed coming soon. However, contrary to what some may have thought, it seems that Apple won’t be announcing new iPads next week alongside the new iPhones.
Expand Expanding CloseGRID offers hundreds off its popular deconstructed Apple wall frames
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Our friends at GRID are running a blockbuster sale to celebrate their fourth anniversary. From now until September 12, you can save hundreds of dollars on GRID’s most popular deconstructed wall art frames. My personal favorite is the GRID 1, which you can get for $299 (down from $699).
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Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $110 off, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, Apple Magic Keyboard $129 off, MagSafe gear, and more
We are quickly closing in on Apple’s Glowtime event, but that doesn’t mean the deals aren’t still at the ready. Folks not looking to score the new Ultra watch can grab one of the lowest prices on Apple Watch Ultra 2 with all band options now undercutting the Prime Day price at $110 off. That’s on top of the OG Apple Watch Ultra starting from $450, a $200 price drop on Apple’s gorgeous 1TB 13-inch M4 iPad Pro, and a deep $129 discount on the official Magic Keyboard for iPad 10. All of that joins deep deals on Qi2 15W MagSafe charging stands, power banks, and more down below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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