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Get ready for outdoor adventures with Bluetti’s spring sale on power stations
As spring approaches, people are gearing up for outdoor adventures such as road trips, hiking, and camping. And if that’s the case for you, Bluetti – a company focused on providing energy storage solutions – has what you need to stay powered up even in the most remote areas. Read on as we show you some of the best products you can get during Bluetti’s spring sale.
Expand Expanding CloseDisplayBuddy for Mac updated with widgets and overhauled presets
DisplayBuddy is a useful tool that lets users adjust the brightness of third-party external displays directly from macOS. Following an update last year that introduced presets and a new interface, DisplayBuddy is getting another update – this time with widgets and even more options for creating presets.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: March 7, 2024 – 20-inch MacBook foldable, introducing 9to5Mac Daily Plus
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Expand Expanding CloseTikTok fate remains in peril as House panel votes to advance ban bill
The idea of outright banning TikTok in the United States has been debated in Washington for several years now. The possibility is all the more likely today as lawmakers in the House of Representatives have voted to advance a TikTok ban bill.
Expand Expanding CloseSatechi’s new USB-C Multiport Adapter 8K V3 has all the ports your M3 MacBook Air needs
Satechi is upgrading one of its more tried and true USB-C hubs today. The new USB-C Multiport Adapter 8K V3 debuts with much of the same design as before, just with some improvements for Apple’s latest Macs. A slew of 10Gb/s USB-C slows, passthrough charging, and Satechi’s usual premium aluminum build are just the highlights – the rest we dive into below.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Logitech MX Brio 4K webcam – How does it compare to the MacBook camera?
Logitech this week introduced the new Logitech MX Brio 4K webcam, which is the first webcam in the Masters “MX” series. With a larger sensor and AI-based features, the MX Brio promises to deliver exceptional image quality for a webcam of its size. I’ve been using Logitech’s new webcam for the past few days, so read on as I share my first thoughts on it.
Expand Expanding CloseApple working on a ‘user-friendly’ way to transfer data from iPhone to Android
Switching from one platform to another is never easy, but in some cases, it can be harder than it needs to be. But, in response to the EU’s DMA, Apple has confirmed it is working on a “user-friendly” way to transfer data from an iPhone to an Android device.
Expand Expanding CloseM3 MacBook Air, iOS 17.4 released, Apple TV+ content catalog
Benjamin and Chance analyze what’s new in the just-announced M3 MacBook Air and praise the MacBook Air lineup as it stands today, iOS 17.4 brings a whole host of changes to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act, and Apple TV+ launches a limited time catalog of movies to watch. Chance also gives us a one-month check in on the Vision Pro.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance explains why he has decided to delete TikTok from his phone, and we discuss how to find a healthy balance in social media usage.
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Expand Expanding ClosemacOS 14.4 brings 50+ security fixes, iOS 17.4 patch list expands to over 40
We learned with the public launch of iOS 17.4 that Apple included fixes for two exploited vulnerabilities and two other security issues. Now with the arrival of macOS 14.4, there are over 50 security patches and the list of security fixes for iOS 17.4 has been updated to over 40.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4, and more
In addition to iOS 17.4 and visionOS 1.1 this week, Apple has updated the Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. Today’s release includes macOS Sonoma 14.4, tvOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, and the HomePod 17.4 software update.
Expand Expanding ClosevisionOS 1.1 update for Apple Vision Pro now available with MDM support, improved Persona, more
Apple has released visionOS 1.1 for all users. The Apple Vision Pro software update features a number of changes that should be welcome to early owners.
Expand Expanding ClosePayPal now offers Tap to Pay on iPhone for Venmo and Zettle customers in the US
PayPal on Thursday announced that it is bringing Tap to Pay on iPhone to its business customers through the Venmo and PayPal Zettle platforms in the US. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, vendors can use an iPhone to accept contactless payments, whether with Apple Pay, NFC-enabled cards, or other digital wallets.
Expand Expanding CloseApple planning default navigation app setting in iOS 18 for EU users
Happy Digital Markets Act Day to those who celebrate. Apple has published a document titled “Apple’s Non-Confidential Summary of DMA Compliance Report” in which it outlines policy changes now in effect. In the new 12-page document, Apple outlines more future changes coming to EU users later this year and early next year.
Expand Expanding CloseApple clarifies how long users can travel outside of the EU before sideloaded apps stop updating
iOS 17.4 introduces support for alternative app stores (alternative app marketplaces) in the European Union, in compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
Apple explained earlier this week how these features are made available, based on the Apple ID region and geolocation of the device. It previously said there was a ‘grace period’ in which users could travel outside the EU for a short time and continue using alternative app marketplaces. The company has now clarified exactly how long that is …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Series 9 cellular deals take $227 off, Apple Pencil 2 $79, Sonos Era 300 at $359, more
If spring weather has you thinking it’s time to upgrade to Apple’s latest and greatest, today’s $227 discounts on cellular Apple Watch Series 9 stainless steel styles is hear to answer the call. These deals come joined by Apple Pencil 2 at $79, as well as a rare chance to save on the Sonos Era 300 AirPlay 2 smart speaker at $359. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding ClosePok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app launches interactive ‘Shapes’ toy
A new toy has landed for the fantastic Montessori-inspired iOS app Pok Pok. “Shapes” helps kids with fine motor skills, problem-solving, imagination, confidence, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseFriday Night Baseball returning to Apple TV+, but no Immersive Video for Vision Pro
Friday Night Baseball is returning to Apple TV+ on March 29. This marks the third Major League Baseball season with Apple streaming two MLB games each week. But don’t expect Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro this season.
Expand Expanding CloseM3 MacBook Air reviews: midnight fingerprints, dual display limits, fanless M3 performance
Apple surprised us on Monday morning with the introduction of the M3 MacBook Air. It can now drive two external monitors while the lid is closed, the midnight color should be less prone to fingerprints, and both the 13- and 15-inch sizes are available from day one. Apple calls the M3 MacBook Air the best consumer laptop for AI, and it hits stores on Friday. In the meantime, let’s check out some of the first press reviews.
Expand Expanding CloseEight ways AI accessibility features could turbo-boost the Apple experience
Disability campaigner Colin Hughes has described eight ways that AI accessibility features could turbo-boost the experience of using Apple products this year.
Hughes – who is quadriplegic, and previously shared with us the ways in which Apple tech helps him in his daily life – is excited by the company’s focus on artificial intelligence …
Expand Expanding CloseLastPass suffers worldwide outage causing site 404 error
Update: LastPass told 9to5Mac that a product release caused the outage. Details below.
It’s not just you. LastPass, the popular password manager used by over 33 million people, suffered from widespread downtime this morning. It only appeared to affect users visiting the service’s main website, who were quickly presented with “404 Not Found” error messages.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ blockbuster movies lost $150M at the box office, but still profitable
Many in the entertainment business have questioned the wisdom of the huge spends on Apple TV+ blockbuster movies, suggesting that the company is prioritizing vanity over commercial sense.
But a new report suggests that the three latest ones have proven profitable for the Cupertino company, despite low box office takings …
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s Epic ban is questioned by EU regulators, as more details emerge
Apple’s Epic ban – which saw the iPhone maker again terminate a developer account used by the games company – is being questioned by EU antitrust regulators.
More details also emerged of follow-ups to Phil Schiller’s demand for written assurances of good faith by both Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and Apple’s lawyers …
Expand Expanding CloseKuo: Apple actively working on 20.3-inch foldable MacBook
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about Apple working on multiple foldable devices. While most of them refer to devices similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has now reported that Apple has been actively working on a foldable MacBook.
Expand Expanding CloseSteve Jobs’ historic check paying Apple’s phone bill up for auction
It’s not unusual to see some rare items related to Steve Jobs and Apple’s early years go on sale. This time, there’s a historic check signed by Jobs to pay a phone bill from Apple – and you can get it for your collection for a few thousand dollars at an auction.
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