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9to5Mac Daily: February 4, 2025 – App Store drama, more
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Apple Watch Heart Month Challenge set for this month
The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is just around the corner. Customers will soon be notified about the upcoming Heart Month Challenge set for February 14.
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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with with John Bennett, CEO, and Fred Rivain, Chief Technology Officer from Dashlane about what they think is going to be impactful for IT admins in 2025.
Here’s how Apple Invites work on Android [Gallery]
Apple just launched its latest app, Apple Invites, which allows for a quick and easy way to send out invitations to an event. But, how does that work for an Android user? We’ve tested out how Apple Invites will work for Android users, and it’s surprisingly well done.
Read MoreiPad’s perfect strikeout: Apple bats 0-3 with new apps
Apple may be hitting home runs with new iPhone apps lately, but it’s striking out completely when it comes to iPad support.
Expand Expanding CloseAppleCare+ just got more expensive — here’s how much more you’ll pay now
Apple is in the midst of squeezing more money out of AppleCare+ warranties. In addition to discontinuing most paid upfront plans, Apple is also increasing the cost of AppleCare+ subscriptions for all iPhones.
Expand Expanding CloseApple limits AppleCare+ one-time payment options, prioritizes subscriptions
Apple has just made some changes to its AppleCare+ program. As hinted over the weekend by Mark Gurman, Apple is discontinuing upfront payment options for AppleCare+ in stores and on devices, offering monthly or annual subscriptions only unless you buy online.
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In today’s Apple accessory landscape, it seems to be getting harder and harder to make a product that has not been made before. There are so many brands, so much competition and only so many types of accessories that are needed. But all that competition ends up being great for the consumer because it forces brands to think outside of the box. That is exactly what Nomad did with their new Universal Cable for Apple Watch. Again, I have never seen a cable look like this or do what it does.
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Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 from $530, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, iPad Air $110 off, M4 iMac, more
While we are still tracking a new all-time low price on AirPods 4 at $100, as well as a solid drop on AirPods Pro 2 at $170, today we are turning back to the MacBooks, iPads, and Ultra 2. First up, we spotted a sweet refurbished offer on the Natural Titanium Ultra 2 at $269 off the regular new price courtesy of a trusted Best Buy listing. Next we move over to the most affordable M4 Pro MacBook Pro at up to $250 off the going rate before sliding over to the M2 iPad Air lineup – 11-inch models are starting from $499 and the 13-inchers are now up to $110 off. All of that, as well as a $149 price drop on the M4 iMac, and more awaits down below.
Expand Expanding CloseNetflix says its polarizing new release practice is ‘creator-driven’
Netflix has long championed the binge model of TV releases, dropping full seasons all at once. Recently though, split-seasons have become more common. Now, Netflix’s content head has explained why.
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Update: Officially announced and now available on the App Store.
The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also learned much more about how the new app and service will work. Read on for details…
Expand Expanding CloseI’d love to see the MacBook Air copy these four Zenbook features
After I commented on the ASUS Zenbook A14 not only emulating the look of the MacBook Air, but exceeding its specs in several respects, I got the chance to spend some time using the machine.
While I’m certainly not going to be making the switch from macOS to Windows, there are a few things I’d love to see Apple replicate in future MacBooks …
Expand Expanding CloseTwitterrific team launches new ‘Tapestry’ iPhone app for Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, more
The Iconfactory, makers of the now-discontinued Twitterrific app, have today launched the spiritual successor to their Twitter client. Tapestry pulls together feeds from Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, YouTube, and more into a single timeline.
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For $5, Adobe’s Acrobat AI assistant will check your contracts before you sign them
Adobe’s Acrobat AI assistant has long had the ability to summarize documents for you, but it now claims to be able to help you make sense of contracts – and catch discrepancies between them …
Expand Expanding CloseGrubhub security breach exposed customer and driver data, says company
A Grubhub security breach has exposed personal data for both customers and drivers, says the company, after an “incident” involving a third-party contractor.
The company has not revealed the exact scale of the security fail, but has admitted that the personal data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card numbers …
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify had its first ever profitable year; may have been assisted by Apple U-turn
Spotify achieved its first full year of profitability since launching in 2008. The company has previously had occasional profitable quarters, but consistently lost money each year.
Apple may have played a role in the company’s turnaround, thanks to a change introduced last year …
Expand Expanding CloseMeta says its future AI models could have ‘catastrophic outcomes’
A Meta policy document describes the company’s fears that it could accidentally develop an AI model which would lead to “catastrophic outcomes.” It describes its plans to prevent the release of such models, but admits that it may not be able to do so.
Among the capabilities the company most fears are an AI system that could break through the security of even the best-protected corporate or government computer network without human assistance …
Expand Expanding CloseHow China saved Apple from bankruptcy but now holds the company hostage
An upcoming book Apple in China promises to tell the story of how a seemingly smart idea back in 1996 now leaves the company hostage to the whims of an authoritarian regime.
Subtitled “the capture of the world’s greatest company,” the book features interviews with more than 200 former Apple execs and engineers, and says it acts as both a historical account and a cautionary tale …
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp will soon let users schedule events right from private chats
WhatsApp currently offers a feature that helps users plan events from group chats. Soon, this feature will be expanded to private chats as well, giving WhatsApp users more flexibility to create and manage their appointments.
Expand Expanding CloseApple stops signing iOS 18.2.1, blocking downgrade from iOS 18.3
A week after releasing iOS 18.3 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.2.1. For users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if their iPhone or iPad is already running a newer version.
Expand Expanding CloseApple explains how to stop your MacBook from booting up every time you open it
Ever wish your MacBook wouldn’t boot up every time you open the lid or connect it to power? Apple has published an official support document detailing how to disable the feature.
Expand Expanding CloseCourt denies Apple’s request to be involved in Google Search antitrust case
Apple isn’t the only big tech facing antitrust investigations as Google has also come under scrutiny for its dominant position in the market. Even the deal between Google and Apple over Safari’s default search engine was considered a violation of antitrust laws, and a court has now ruled that Apple cannot intervene in the case.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: February 3, 2025 – AAPL earnings, AR projects
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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Microsoft adding one of Apple’s best recent Mail features to Outlook for Mac
Microsoft is updating Outlook for Mac to include one of the best new features Apple has added to Mail in recent years. The update also brings Outlook for Mac up to speed with the Windows and web version when it comes to this capability.
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