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When will Killers of the Flower Moon stream on Apple TV+?
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone. The film hit theaters in October.
The three-and-a-half-hour epic is wrapping up its run across thousands of cinemas worldwide. But when will it be available to stream on Apple TV+?
Expand Expanding CloseTemporary government Internet censorship was imposed almost 200 times last year
Government Internet censorship is a permanent fact of life in some countries, but there are many more countries that impose Internet blocks in response to specific events. A new report says that happened on 196 occasions last year, with hundreds of millions of people affected …
Expand Expanding CloseWill the iPhone 16 Pro be able to record 4K spatial video?
With iOS 17.2, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users are able to record 3D spatial videos, which will be rendered for playback on the soon-to-be-released Apple Vision Pro headset.
However, on the iPhone 15 Pro, spatial video is limited to 1080p resolution at 30 FPS. However, there are already some tech spec upgrades swirling in the rumor mill that suggest Apple may be able to offer 4K spatial video quality with the iPhone 16.
Expand Expanding CloseKuo: 24-megapixel upgraded front camera coming with iPhone 17
Although the iPhone 16 is not coming until later this year, the rumor mill doesn’t wait and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today reports that the front camera specifications are one of the upgrades to expect arriving with the iPhone 17 lineup next year.
In a blog post, Kuo said that manufacturer Genius is the primary lens supplier for the iPhone front camera, and it can expect to see a revenue boost from a higher spec iPhone 17 front camera module. This will reportedly include an upgrade in resolution to 24-megapixels, up from 12-megapixels in the current phone models (and the forthcoming iPhone 16 lineup).
Expand Expanding CloseLastPass prompting users to set a stronger master password after major security incident
LastPass faced a major attack in 2022 after hackers gained access to sensitive user data through an exploit found on the computer of one of the engineers working for the company. More than two years after this incident, LastPass has now announced new measures to better protect users’ data, who will now be required to set a stronger master password.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: iOS 17.3 beta 2 is bricking some people’s iPhones, here’s a fix [U]
Apple just released iOS 17.3 beta 2 to developers, but you should probably hold off on installing it. The update appears to bricking a lot of people’s iPhones during the installation process, but there’s a fix that you can try without losing your data.
Update: The crash appears to be affecting people who have Back Tap enabled on their iPhone. Apple has now pulled the update.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s Crash Detection feature again praised by first responders despite false alarms
In Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature is being credited with helping emergency authorities locate a man after he was involved in an early morning car accident. Meanwhile, Tennesee officials are singing the praises of Crash Detection – despite the number of false alarms.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Pro 2 with USB-C land at $189, official Apple 67W MacBook charger $30, iPads from $250, more
The New Year is bringing with it some of the best discounts we’ve ever seen, as Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C headlines today’s deals with a return to the low of $189. It comes joined by the chance to grab an extra official Apple M2 MacBook Air charger at 50% off, as well as Apple’s entry-level 10.2-inch iPad hitting $249. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: January 3, 2024 – Apple’s AI investment, Apple Pay expansion
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 CloseSpaceX launches 5G direct-to-cell connection on Starlink satellites
Late last night, SpaceX launched its first rocket of 2024 out of Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. On top, in addition to the Starlink V2 mini satellites were used to, were six Starlink satellites capable of connecting directly to standard 5G cellphones. These satellites are the first following a partnership with T-Mobile announced back in 2022 to feature the connectivity, and are a major step forward for SpaceX’s satellite internet constellation.
Expand Expanding CloseDeepwater predicts Apple acquisition of Peloton
Deepwater Asset Management last week announced their 2024 predictions, and out of the 13 items included, one that caught our attention was the prediction that Apple would acquire Peloton. Head below for more details.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: Here’s a Facebook data-gathering tool you’ll want to disable
As Meta faces increasing legal scrutiny over Facebook data-gathering to serve personalized ads, its latest tactic is to claim that a feature is really intended to help users …
Expand Expanding CloseApple again opposes proposed UK surveillance powers, through trade body
Apple last year described proposed new UK surveillance powers as “a serious and direct threat to data security and information privacy” – and it has repeated its opposition to the proposed legal changes, though the techUK trade body.
The techUK group, whose members include Apple, has written an open letter to the British government, requesting an urgent meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act …
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the ideas Apple patented but likely rejected for the outer Vision Pro display
One of the features that distinguishes Apple’s headset from its rivals is the outer Vision Pro display. This displays colorful abstract patterns when the user is fully immersed in content, and a simulation of their eyes when they are in augmented reality mode, and able to see their surroundings.
An Apple patent credited to former design lead Jony Ive shows that the company initially considered many more outer display options …
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work Podcast: JumpCloudGo, cyber risk insurance, and a 2024 wishlist
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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Tom Bridge from JumpCloud about JumpCloudGo, cyber risk insurance, and Tom’s 2024 wishlist for Apple IT admins.
Expand Expanding CloseThese are some of the best camera and photo editing apps for your iPhone
If you just got a new iPhone, there are lots of things you can do to make the most of the great cameras you now have in your pocket. I’ve selected some of the best camera and photo editing apps to help you enhance your shots from your iPhone. And even if you’re already a long-time iPhone user, it’s worth giving these apps a try.
Expand Expanding CloseWould a HomePod with a display really add that much to the user experience?
According to recent rumors, Apple is actively working on HomePod prototypes with a fully interactive display. More specifically, one of these prototypes identified as “B720” has the same form-factor as the HomePod 2, but with an LCD screen on top. But would this type of display on a HomePod really add much to the user experience?
Expand Expanding Close9 Apple Watch health features to try or revisit for a healthier 2024
Improving your health on your list for 2024? Here are 9 great Apple Watch health features to check out or revisit on Apple Watch. We’ll cover native features, third-party options, Apple Health-supported accessories, and how to view all your data on iPhone, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseUGREEN launches two new Nexode Pro GaN chargers, with two more on the way [Deal]
UGREEN is starting out 2024 by launching a new lineup with some of its most capable chargers yet. The new Nexode Pro series earns its name by packing even more power into smaller packages than before. There’s two models now available at launch with some discounts attached, as well as two more announced that’ll be available in the near future.
Expand Expanding CloseJust get new AirPods Pro 2? Make sure to buy a lanyard so you don’t lose them
If you unwrapped a pair of AirPods Pro 2 this holiday season, you might be wondering about that new metal inlet on the side. It’s actually a lanyard holster, so you can easily attach a lanyard right to your AirPods Pro 2 case.
While Apple is not planning to make its own AirPods Pro 2 lanyard, here are some options to better protect your new wireless earbuds.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Apple Watch helped this Delaware student call for help after carbon monoxide poisoning
A new report from CBS News this week shares the story of a Delaware student who says her Apple Watch helped save her life after she passed out from carbon monoxide poisoning.
While we’ve seen a number of stories about the Apple Watch’s life-saving health features, this story focuses on the device’s Emergency SOS feature.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to get your cut of Apple’s $25 million Family Sharing lawsuit settlement
We recently learned that Apple is settling a class-action lawsuit over its Family Sharing feature for $25 million. Read along for all the details on who is eligible and how to submit a claim for the Apple Family Sharing lawsuit.
Expand Expanding CloseTwitter/X adds tiny headlines on link previews, removes them, then brings them back again [U]
X, the platform better known as Twitter, removed headlines from posts with links a few months ago, but is now bringing them back in a new format.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen will Vision Pro be released? Here’s everything we know
We’re officially in the “Year of Vision Pro.” Apple’s first headset – or spatial computer as it calls it – is set for a release sometime in the next several months. Read on for the full details and a recap of what we know so far about Vision Pro’s release date.
Spoiler alert: it’s coming sooner than many of us had predicted.
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