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14-inch iPad Pro: Here’s everything we know
It’s been almost 8 years since Apple first introduced the 12.9-inch iPad and 5 years since it got the slim bezel design with Face ID and more. What’s next for iPad Pro? One of the major changes expected for an upcoming release will be an even larger iPad or iPads. Follow along for everything we know about Apple’s 14-inch iPad Pro rumors.
Expand Expanding CloseDashlane announces passwordless login feature (but it’s not passkeys)
Dashlane, one of the most popular password management apps, is doing away with its so-called master password in favor of a new password-free solution. The company announced the news in a blog post, explaining that the new system will rely on biometrics or a PIN code.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Mac Studio sees $100 discount, official Space Black Apple Watch Link Bracelets $183 off, more
Now halfway into the work week, all of today’s best discounts are now headlined by a $100 discount on Apple’s latest Mac Studio. Also courtesy of 9to5Toys, we have some fresh discounts on official Space Black Link Bracelets for Apple Watch from $266. Then outfit your M1 iMac with Satechi’s USB-C Slim Dock while it’s down to $126. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: May 3, 2023 – Apple and Google’s new partnership, Safari’s popularity
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Expand Expanding CloseUK antitrust case against Apple fails again; one more appeal possible
A UK antitrust case against Apple has once again been thrown out, after an appeal tribunal ruled that the original decision was correct – that the UK’s competition watchdog had missed a legal deadline.
The ruling stands despite the fact that two Apple App Store policies were found to be anticompetitive, and even though the tribunal appeared to agree that its own decision was likely to have “undesirable or unfortunate results” …
Expand Expanding CloseRyzen 7840U can beat Apple’s M2 chip, says AMD, but provides no proof
Chipmaker AMD claims that its new laptop chip, the Ryzen 7840U, can outperform Apple’s M2 chip – though it provides no proof of this. The chip is destined to be used in upcoming laptops from Acer, Framework, HP, Lenovo, and Razer.
No benchmarks are provided by AMD to support its claims, and there’s no information on battery life, which is another major strength of Apple’s M-series chips …
Expand Expanding CloseYou can now use passkeys to sign into your Google Account
Google has spent the past several years working to replace passwords because of frequent reuse, vulnerability to data breaches, and phishing. Passkeys are the industry solution, and the ability to log in to your Google Account with them is starting to roll out.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone achieves new record average selling price, closing in on $1,000
Following up after revealing the most popular iPhones for 2023, CIRP is out today with its latest report that shows Apple has hit a new record for the iPhone’s average selling price in a normally challenging quarter. Here’s the new high…
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: You can buy a domain directly from the iPhone Settings app
File this one under Today I Learned: You can buy a domain name directly from within the Settings app on your iPhone. Whether it’s for a small business or a personal website, having your own domain offers significant benefits …
Expand Expanding CloseTwitter emergency alerts U-turn; Musk threatens NPR
Twitter emergency alerts were one of the casualties of the company starting to charge for the API access that allows automatic tweeting. Many public services and transport companies were facing unaffordable bills to continue to use the service.
Twitter has now announced a partial U-turn on this, though details remain unclear …
Expand Expanding CloseNew Apple Maps features being tested in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Slovakia
Following last month’s rollout of the new Apple Maps features coming to Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia, Apple is now testing them in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Slovakia.
This is the 19th time Apple has expanded coverage of the all-new mapping, which features both far greater detail and improved navigation …
Expand Expanding CloseReddit adds rich previews for content shared in iMessage and Instagram Stories
Popular social network Reddit announced on Tuesday a major update to its iOS and Android app. Users will now find more options to share Reddit content with other platforms, such as iMessage and Instagram. In addition, the social network is adding new tools for publishers to show Reddit content on their own platforms.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome replacing HTTPS lock icon as part of Material You redesign this year
Google has long wanted to replace the lock icon in Chrome’s address bar, and it’s finally proceeding with those plans in September as part of a broader browser redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases new firmware for all AirPods models, MagSafe charger, and more
Apple has launched new firmware for eight of its products today. That includes all of its AirPods models (except gen 1), Beats Fit Pro, PowerBeats Pro, and its official MagSafe charger. Here’s what to look out for to know if you’ve running the latest updates.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Pay now available in Guatemala and El Salvador following expansion to South Korea
Earlier this year, Apple expanded its Apple Pay payments service to South Korea in partnership with Hyundai Card. Now the company is rolling out Apple Pay in Guatemala and El Salvador in partnership with local banks. Read on as we detail more about how to use Apple Pay in these countries.
Expand Expanding CloseHollywood writers’ strike will disrupt content pipeline of Apple TV+ and other streaming services
The Writers Guild of America failed to reach a new deal with Hollywood studios before the May 1 deadline, and the previous union contract has now expired. As a result, all union writers are officially on strike as of today.
Industry sources indicate the studios and the guild are still very far apart on agreeing terms, which suggests the strike could go on for many months. This poses a downstream problem for the content pipeline of streaming services like Apple TV+ …
Expand Expanding CloseSnapchat stuffing ads in ChatGPT-powered ‘My AI’ and knockoff TikTok feature
Snap has heard the feedback about its not-always-welcome My AI feature and found the solution: ads!
Pinning SnapchatGPT to the top of everyone’s chat list recently became a magnet for 1-star reviews in the App Store. In response, Snapchat is stuffing ads in My AI for the users who actually like the new feature.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon Matter update brings iOS setup, Thread for Echo, more
Amazon is joining in on the latest smart home protocol with support for Thread coming to its fourth-gen Echo smart speaker, bringing it in-line with Apple’s HomePod mini and more. The latest update also debuts iOS setup compatibility and Matter support for older Echo devices. And in more smart home news, the previously HomeKit-focused company Eve has made a big deal with Amazon.
Expand Expanding CloseVLC for iPhone adds CarPlay app, Handoff support, more
VLC, the popular open source media player, is now available via Apple’s CarPlay platform for the first time. The new VLC app on CarPlay gives you easy access to your audio files while driving, rather than relying on using the iPhone app while behind the wheel.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 beta 4 are now available to developers [U: Public Beta]
Following the release of the fourth beta of watchOS 9.5 and tvOS 16.5 to developers, Apple on Tuesday also released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 beta 4. The update brings overall improvements and new sports-related features.
Update: Apple is now rolling out the same updates to public beta testers.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases watchOS 9.5 and tvOS 16.5 beta 4 to developers [U: Public Beta]
Apple on Tuesday released the fourth betas of watchOS 9.5 and tvOS 16.5 to developers. The updates come after Apple began testing with the new betas last month. Read on as we detail what’s new in these updates.
Update: Apple is now rolling out the same updates to public beta testers.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Here’s why you should try Snowman’s new wingsuit flying adventure ‘Laya’s Horizon’
Snowman first teased its major new mobile game in March and we got a closer look with the official trailer last week. Now the creator of the hit Alto’s Adventure/Odyssey series (and more) has officially released Laya’s Horizon for iOS and Android. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been playing the game over the last few weeks, here’s why I think you’re going to love it.
Expand Expanding CloseApple is still battling the fallout from iPhone’s Batterygate throttling controversy
Years later, Apple is still facing ramifications for its controversial decision to throttle older iPhones as their battery health degraded. As reported today by Reuters, Apple is currently battling a $2 billion lawsuit in the United Kingdom over this decision, arguing that the case is “baseless.”
It’s seemingly the fight that Apple will never truly be able to end…
Expand Expanding CloseUber Eats delivering order tracking on iPhone with Live Activities and Dynamic Island
Uber Eats customers will soon be able to track food deliveries on iPhone without launching the app or being bothered with notifications. Live Activity support already launched for Uber’s ride-sharing app, but Uber Eats has only tested support in limited markets.
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