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Poll: What’s your price for never using an iPhone again?
Earlier this year, Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway have double downed on their Apple stock position, revealing that they had purchased an additional $3 billion worth of Apple stock. That means they now own about 5.8% of all AAPL shares in circulation, valued at about $137 billion. Since investing in Apple in 2016, he has spoken about the brand in very high regard. He views Apple as a lifestyle brand more than an actual technology company.
Expand Expanding CloseHomeKit Weekly: Matter support comes to smart plugs with the Meross MSS115
Back in November 2022, Meross announced the Meross MSS115. It was one of the first smart plugs with Matter support that was available to purchase. After a few months at the preorder stage, I finally got my hands on the product and was able to spend some time with it. Is it better than other products that focus on HomeKit only? Let’s dive in.
Expand Expanding CloseApple ramps up 15-inch MacBook Air testing as release looms
Apple is ramping up testing of the highly-anticipated next-gen 15-inch MacBook Air. A new report today says that the 15-inch MacBook Air will feature a screen resolution that’s the same as the 14-inch MacBook Air and Apple Silicon performance that is “on par with M2 Macs.”
Expand Expanding CloseHow to install Windows 11 on Apple Silicon Macs with free VMware Fusion Player [Video]
In this hands-on tutorial, I’ll show you how to run Windows 11 for ARM using VMware Fusion Player 13, an application that includes a free personal license option. The downside to VMware Fusion Player, is that it doesn’t include 3D support for Windows 11 on ARM, but that may not be an issue for you if you’re just need to run a one-off app or other basic software.
If you’re looking to run games, in general, Parallels Desktop 18 remains the better option due to its support of DirectX 11. The downside to using Parallels for running Windows 11 on ARM? It is a paid application that requires a subscription for the version that most people will want to use. You can read and watch our full Parallels Desktop 18 Windows 11 on ARM tutorial for more details.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify is shutting down its ‘Heardle’ song guessing game because it hates fun
Spotify is shutting down Heardle, the popular Wordle-inspired song guessing game that it acquired less than a year ago. The decision is apparently driven by Spotify’s desire for more users to discover music through the main Spotify apps (and because the company seems to hate fun).
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV launches multiview sports streaming tonight for beta users
Via Tom’s Guide, Apple is tonight launching the rumored multiview feature for Apple TV sports streaming in beta. The feature will be available on today’s MLB Friday Night Baseball streams for customers using Apple TV 4K with the tvOS 16.5 beta.
The feature will also be available for the dozen MLS Season Pass games this weekend. Apple hasn’t officially announced when the Multiview feature will be available to everyone, although we can expect tvOS 16.5 to be out of beta within a month or so.
Expand Expanding CloseBob Iger cites Steve Jobs as an inspiration for his decision to return as Disney’s CEO
Bob Iger made the surprise decision to return to his post as Disney’s CEO last year after parting with the company toward the end of 2021. In a new profile with Time, Iger discussed that decision and pointed to Steve Jobs as one of his inspirations for returning to Disney.
Expand Expanding CloseTodoist for Mac gains AI assistant to level up your GTD powers
Popular getting things done (GTD) app Todoist has received an AI upgrade that’s aiming to make it easier than ever to accomplish your tasks. That includes suggesting tasks, making them more actionable, and getting tips to complete them.
Expand Expanding Close12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro starts at $1,000 in Friday’s best deals, Twelve South HiRise Pro stand $84, more
Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are now up for grabs and headlined by the best price of the year on Apple’s 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro from $1,000. MacBook owners can also score the lowest price yet on Twelve South’s new HiRise Pro MacBook stand at $84, which rounds out today’s saving with Beats Studio Buds dropping to $100. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseMake Something Wonderful printed books on eBay – and rapidly being removed
When we learned that a limited run of Make Something Wonderful printed books had been produced by the Steve Jobs Archive to gift to a number of Apple and Disney employees, it was only a matter of time before some of them ended up on eBay.
We weren’t expecting it to happen quite this soon, however, nor in such numbers. However, it appears that the auction site may now be removing these listings …
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: You might need your old iPhone to open WhatsApp on your new one
An upcoming WhatsApp security feature means that you might need to authorize your old phone to allow your account to be moved to a new one …
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With all signs pointing to Twitter Blue failing to appeal to more than a fraction of one percent of users, Musk is trying some new features: the ability to use bold and italics in your tweets, an increase in maximum tweet length, and “hours long” video …
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch The Last Thing He Told Me TV show
The Last Thing He Told Me quickly became a bestselling novel in 2021. It is now adapted as a TV show streaming on Apple TV+, starring Jennifer Garner and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Here’s how to watch.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ growth slows in US while Netflix loses first place
A JustWatch research study revealed last month that Apple TV+’s global market share shrank in 2022 as the platform was overtaken by Paramount+. And according to a new report, Apple TV+ growth also slowed in the US – and Netflix lost the top spot in the ranking.
Expand Expanding CloseFord commits to continued CarPlay support as GM, Tesla, and Rivian face backlash for holding out
As companies like GM and Rivian face backlash for failing to adopt Apple’s CarPlay platform, Ford is doing the exact opposite. In a statement to 9to5Mac, Ford explained its reasoning for supporting CarPlay…and it has us pondering the future of Ford’s relationship with Apple and next-gen CarPlay.
Expand Expanding CloseReview: Twelve South’s new HiRise Pro hides a MagSafe charger in a premium MacBook stand
Earlier this year, Twelve South refreshed one of its more popular desktop accessories with the debut of the new HiRise Pro. Packing a few new tricks over its predecessor alongside the usual Twelve South quality, I’ve been putting the stand to the test over the past couple of months to see if its $100 price tag is worth a spot in your desktop MacBook setup.
Expand Expanding CloseFarrago 2 soundboard for Mac arrives with 50 new features including Shortcuts and Stream Deck integration
Rogue Amoeba is releasing a major update to Farrago, the great soundboard app for Mac. Farrago 2.0 includes 50 new features ranging from fun emoji art to well-designed Stream Deck interactivity.
Faraggo debuted on the Mac in January 2018, and Paul Kafasis at Rogue Amoeba says today’s big update has been cooking for more than two years. Faraggo lets you easily store and play audio clips on-demand for things like podcasting, theater production, and other creative audio tasks.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Happy Hour 429: Fate of new 27-inch Apple display, the changing state of iPhone 15 button rumors, CarPlay troubles
Benjamin and Zac discuss CarPlay troubles, both literally and figuratively with GM announcing they will no longer support the feature in their new EVs. We also discuss the rumors — that are very much in flux — surrounding the iPhone 15 solid state buttons and a possible second-generation Apple Studio Display. Apple finally launches its first retail presence in India, and The Steve Jobs Make Something Wonderful book is available to read now.
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Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft’s SwiftKey brings Bing AI smarts to any iPhone or Android app
Microsoft is out with its latest generative AI integration today. The company’s SwiftKey keyboard for iOS and Android now features GPT AI smarts which means you can seamlessly use it across any app on iPhone and Android smartphones that work with a third-party keyboard.
Expand Expanding CloseApple strikes multiyear deal for Canal+ subscribers to get Apple TV+ at no extra charge
In a significant announcement, Apple today announced a deal with French subscription TV provider Canal+, which will see Canal+ subscribers gain access to Apple TV+ at no extra charge.
Starting April 20, Canal+ subscribers simply open the Apple TV app on their set-top box to browse the TV+ catalog of original films and movies – no login or separate subscription required. Some Apple original titles will also be broadcast directly on Canal+’s premier channel.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 15 Pro: Meet the new volume buttons, same as the old volume buttons
Who could have guessed that volume buttons would be the biggest rumor to track for the iPhone 15 Pro cycle? A new set of volume button renderings shared by MacRumors and made by Unknownz21 is the latest in the iPhone 15 Pro volume button chapter.
To recap, the iPhone 15 Pro was rumored to switch from a mechanical click mute switch and volume rocker to a solid-state version with haptic feedback simulating the click. Apple uses haptic feedback to simulate clicking buttons without moving parts on its current products with Home buttons as well as its trackpads.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: April 13, 2023 – New iOS 17 leak, Apple Card Savings Account
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Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Anker MagSafe chargers from $56, official Apple Watch Alpine Loop band $83, more
All of Thursday’s best deals can be found below, thanks to our fine friends over at 9to5Toys. First on tap are a series of discounts on Anker’s MagGo iPhone 14 MagSafe accessories, which are joined by some fitting spring savings on the official Apple Watch Alpine Loop band at $83. And if your M2 MacBook could use a desktop upgrade, Belkin’s Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro has dropped to a new $300 low. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseApple marking Earth Day with custom transit cards in China; Pok Pok iOS app gets a green update
Earth Day is coming up on April 22 and ahead of it, Apple is bringing some fun customization to transit cards in China. Meanwhile, the award-winning iOS app for kids Pok Pok Playroom has received an Earth Day update.
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