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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Griply’ is an all-in-one planner for goal setting, task management, and habit tracking
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Griply is an all-in-one app that brings together your goals, habits, and tasks – making them easier to accomplish, and keep track of. It helps people turn big goals into daily actions.
Expand Expanding CloseWatch the trailer for Severance season 2, ahead of January premiere on Apple TV+
Apple today shared the official trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of its hit drama series ‘Severance’, ahead of its premiere on January 17 on Apple TV+.
Based on the short snippets of scenes we are privy to, it appears the second season will pick up right after the climatic events of the season one finale. If you can’t remember what happened in season one, given that it aired over 1000 days ago, now is the time to catch up …
Expand Expanding CloseThese three improvements could turn M4 MacBook Air into my dream laptop
While the MacBook Pro is the place to go for the latest and greatest tech, I’ve always been drawn to the MacBook Air for one key reason: portability. There’s just something really nice about the thinness and lightness of the MacBook Air, one that makes me willing to compromise on miniLED, ProMotion, additional ports, and so on.
The MacBook Air isn’t a perfect computer by any means, but there are some simple upgrades that I’d like to see Apple make with the M4 MacBook Air early next year. Any of these upgrades would make it a much better package in my book.
Expand Expanding CloseApple is reportedly exploring cellular connectivity for Vision Pro, and that’s a great thing
Apple has been internally working towards developing new 5G modems for the longest time, and we’re finally expected to see them debut in the iPhone SE 4 next spring. However, a new report from Bloomberg yesterday provides a much more detailed roadmap on Apple’s modem plans, and it includes cellular coming to a couple new products, including Apple Vision Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseWaiting for Apple Intelligence integration with Google Gemini? Here’s what the rumors say
Rumors have long suggested that Apple will partner with other AI chatbot companies in the future to support Apple Intelligence features. Apple already partnered with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iOS, and that integration is now here in iOS 18.2, which is expected to release to the public next week.
Apple @ Work: Parallels Enterprise Edition allows IT admins to quickly provision, restrict, monitor, and manage their Parallels Desktop deployment
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Expand Expanding ClosePSA: Select Apple Stores offering personalized holiday bags this weekend
As holiday shopping continues, Apple is running a fun promotion at Apple Stores this weekend.
At select stores in San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York City, live artists will be available to personalize gift bags for Apple shoppers…
Expand Expanding Close‘Karo’ app for assigning tasks to other people now available on the Mac
I recently wrote about Karo, a new iPhone app from developer Mustafa Yusuf that helps people create to-do lists and assign tasks to others. Starting today, Mac users can also try out Karo with a native version for macOS.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: December 6, 2024 – iOS 18.2 tidbits, 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.
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Expand Expanding CloseThe best accessories for your new M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini
The first M4 Macs—the new MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac—offer compelling upgrades. If you’ve bought a new M4 model, or even if you’re sticking with your current hardware, these are the best accessories to upgrade your Mac experience.
Expand Expanding CloseDownload new macOS and Safari splash screen wallpapers
Apple is adding six new background options for Safari in iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2. Head below to download each one for use anywhere outside of Safari as well as the recently introduced M4 “iMac” wallpapers.
Expand Expanding CloseBloomberg: Apple ‘investigating’ bringing cellular to the Mac for the first time
Earlier today, Bloomberg detailed Apple’s multi-year plan to ditch Qualcomm and debut its own modem technology in the iPhone and iPad.
In a follow-up report this afternoon, Bloomberg says that Apple is also “investigating the idea of bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac for the first time” as part of these efforts.
Expand Expanding CloseInside details on Apple-MLS deal, viewership revealed in new report
Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) struck a deal starting in 2023 for 10 years of partnership—a huge swing by both parties. Now, two years in, a new report sheds light on how that partnership’s going, including inside looks at viewership numbers and more.
Expand Expanding CloseHomeKit Weekly: Tis the season to automate all your Christmas decorations with HomeKit
It feels like the year has flown by—just yesterday, we were looking forward to 2024, and now, we are gearing up for the holiday season. For many of us, Christmas brings a chance to add extra magic to our homes. My first foray into HomeKit was automating my Christmas decorations, so it feels only right to usher in the season with my updated guide to creating a smarter, more festive Christmas display.
Expand Expanding CloseUber just made its Live Activity a lot better on the Apple Watch
With watchOS 11, Apple has brought Live Activities from the iPhone to the Apple Watch, so that users can check for updates in real time directly from the Smart Stack. While watchOS can mirror Live Activities from the iPhone, Uber has now made its Live Activity a whole lot better on the Apple Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseApple health VP talks Apple health innovations and smart ring rumors in new interview
Apple fans and tech enthusiasts are in for a treat as longtime YouTuber and Apple reviewer Nikias Molina sits down with Sumbul Desai, Apple’s Vice President of Health, for an exclusive interview. The conversation offers a fascinating look at Apple’s approach to health technology and how it’s making an impact on users’ everyday lives.
Expand Expanding CloseGurman: Apple-designed 5G modem coming to 2025 iPhones will be worse than Qualcomm’s
Apple’s long-in-the-works project to build its own cellular modem is about to see the light of day. As multiple reports have indicated in the past, select 2025 iPhone models will carry the Apple 5G modem—but thanks to a new report, now we know it won’t quite measure up to what Qualcomm’s chip offers.
Expand Expanding CloseApple dodges class action lawsuit over iCloud’s 5GB free tier and more
A multi-year attempt to establish a class action lawsuit against Apple over iCloud storage has officially been dismissed.
In a new court filing this week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit tossed out the lawsuit and said the plaintiffs failed to make their case.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: AirPods 4 with ANC hit best price ever at $139, Apple Watch Series 10 from $330, AirFly SE, more
While we are still tracking some particularly notable deals on official Apple Watch Solo Bands for as low as $17 as well as this exclusive sitewide sale on Harber London leather Apple gear accessories just for 9to5 readers, we have fresh new offers you’ll want to take a look at today. First and foremost, the all-time low on the new AirPods 4 with ANC we told everyone was coming is now here – Amazon has them down at the $139 all-time low. This is the best price to date and now joins the return of Black Friday pricing across the entire Apple Watch Series 10 lineup, a new low on the Twelve South AirFly SE in-flight AirPods audio transmitter, and more. Scope out everything in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break below.
Expand Expanding CloseTikTok ban still coming in January after new US law upheld
TikTok’s US ban is looming, and a new ruling by an appeals court has removed one of the last reasons for hope that the ban might not go into effect.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ hit comedy named one of 10 best TV shows of the year
This year Apple TV+ has really hit its stride, and end of year awards are starting to recognize that. One prestigious body has just named a hit Apple TV+ comedy one of the 10 best TV shows of the year.
Expand Expanding CloseApple exec addresses M4 Mac mini modular storage, relocated power button
In a new interview with Fast Company, Apple executive Kate Bergeron has shared several additional details on the M4 Mac mini – including info on the modular storage system and the relocated power button.
Expand Expanding CloseMacWhisper 11 brings a friendly redesign to the best AI-powered transcription app
We’ve long been big fans of MacWhisper here at 9to5Mac, and the new v11 update improves on the already great transcription app.
Expand Expanding CloseFly Me to the Moon movie now streaming on Apple TV+
After making its debut in cinemas around the world in July, the original film Fly Me to the Moon is now streaming on Apple TV+.
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in this comedic drama, which is set against the backdrop of the 1960s space race. As the outlook of the Apollo 11 mission falters, marketing exec Kelly Jones (Johansson) prepares to stage a fake moon landing, just in case.
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