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Apple releases new AirPods Pro 2 firmware as users complain of audio drift issues
Apple is rolling out a new version of firmware to AirPods Pro 2 this afternoon, bringing Apple’s latest AirPods Pro to version 5.1.58 with build number 5B58 (up from 5A377). The update comes as users continue to complain of issues surrounding audio drifting and audio syncing.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone apparently somehow becomes a working foldable phone, and wow is it cursed [Video]
Call it a deepfake or a marvel of engineering. Either way, there’s something eery and unnatural about this apparent iPhone that’s somehow been modded to become a working foldable phone.
Expand Expanding CloseAs Apple invests in sports, Netflix has tried to score streaming rights and a whole surf league
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting exclusive on how Netflix has been trying to score some points in the wide world of streaming sports, not unlike Apple. So far, we’ve seen Apple stream a full Major League Baseball season of Friday night games, and the company bought a decade of streaming soccer rights, which starts next year. Plus, Apple TV+ already competes with the former DVD rental service on original shows and movies.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 16.2 adds new Sleep widget for your Lock Screen, Medications widget [U]
November 8, 2022 Update: iOS 16.2 beta 2 is now available, and it includes the new Medications widget for the Lock Screen.
iOS 16.2 beta 1 launched yesterday to developers with a handful of new features and changes. As it turns out, the update includes a new Lock Screen widget option for Sleep data from the Health app. There’s also a new Medications widget coming soon as well.
Expand Expanding CloseWatch this YouTuber put M1 Mac mini guts inside a Nintendo Wii [Video]
The Mac mini form factor has been around for years without any major changes, and this frustrated YouTuber Luke Miani so much that he decided to take things to the extreme. In a new video today, Miani shows off his project to convert an old Nintendo Wii into a Mac mini, creating a device “perfect for retro gaming on a Mac.”
Expand Expanding CloseNative Union launches ultra-portable ‘Fold’ MacBook and iPad stand
Native Union has delivered its latest MacBook/laptop/iPad accessory today with the ultra-portable Fold stand. The unique design offers a durable and stable surface to lift your MacBook or iPad and packs up neatly into an included carry pouch.
Expand Expanding CloseZoom takes on virtual coworking spaces, encrypted email, and even avatars in future updates
The de facto virtual meeting service Zoom is expanding its horizons for 2023. As part of its Zoomtopia (really, that’s the name) conference, the company announced a number of new ways to remotely work online.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 16.2 beta 2 and more now rolling out to developers ahead of December launch
Apple is rolling out the second betas for its next round of software updates. iOS 16.2 beta 2 is now available to developer testers alongside iPadOS 16.2 beta 2, tvOS 16.2 beta 2, and more. These updates include Apple’s new Freefrom collaboration app, updates to the Home app, and more. Head below for the details.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Pro 2 may be harder to find for the holidays as Apple loses one supplier over possible production issues
Landing AirPods Pro 2 for Christmas might become a whole lot harder soon. That’s because Apple appears to have lost one of its two suppliers responsible for AirPods Pro 2 over a possible production issue.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro now $399 off, AirPods Pro with MagSafe case $159, more
All of Tuesday’s best deals are now live and headlined by Apple’s M1 Pro MacBook Pro at $399 off. An early holiday sale is also live on Apple’s original AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging case at $159, which is joined by a 25% off Satechi iPhone accessory sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to stop SIM swap attacks on iPhone with Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, more
The major US carriers have been working to increase account security to prevent a notorious hack fraudsters use called SIM swapping (or port-out scam). However, Verizon offers something beyond the competitors with its “Number Lock” feature. Read on for how to stop SIM swap attacks on iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseThis Apple Watch Ultra band takes weeks to ship, but you can find it sooner
For reasons unknown, the new Trail Loop band for Apple Watch Ultra arrived in Apple Stores weeks after the Alpine Loop and Ocean band. Stock has become more widely available over the last week, but there’s one version that’s still particularly difficult to track down.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Frames 3.0 launches with iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra support, multiple resolutions, more
The fantastic Apple Frames Shortcut created by MacStories’ Federico Viticci has been upgraded today with a major new version. The latest iteration was completely rewritten for improved performance and reliability. And it comes with support for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra, and M2 MacBook Air, multiple display resolution options, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseApple design chief role hard to fill; three options, all of them problematic
The Apple design chief role long held by Jony Ive is a hard one to fill, says a new report today, as so many of the core designers have left the company.
Of the three options open to the company, none seem likely to provide the leadership and team buy-in required for such a high-profile position …
Expand Expanding CloseTwitter roundup: Elon Musk ‘alone’ as he considers paywalling the whole platform; more
Another day, another Twitter roundup – ranging from an early investor describing Elon Musk as “alone and winging it” to the billionaire owner considering putting the entire Twitter platform behind a paywall.
A former senior Twitter engineer has also told the story of how the company wanted him to comply with a carrier request to track individual user locations from leaving home in the morning to everywhere they went during the day …
Expand Expanding CloseApple most profitable company in China, thanks to US sanctions and Cook’s diplomacy
Apple is now the most profitable company in China, thanks to a combination of US sanctions against Huawei, and CEO Tim Cook’s corporate diplomacy with the government, says a new report today.
The iPhone maker has escaped the Chinese government crackdown on other tech companies in the country, thanks to a symbiotic relationship between the two …
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how to use the new Focus Filters on your iPad with iPadOS 16
With iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple introduced Focus Mode as a new way to let users customize notifications depending on what they are currently doing, or even the time of day. With iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, Apple is taking this experience even further with Focus Filters. Read on as we detail how you can take advantage of this new feature.
Expand Expanding CloseHalide update adds 2x virtual zoom for iPhone 14 Pro models
Back in September, the popular Halide camera app was updated with new features that take advantage of the iPhone 14 Pro’s cameras. Now the app has been updated once again, this time with a new 2x “virtual” zoom option for iPhone 14 Pro models.
Expand Expanding ClosepCloud Pass keeps your passwords safe and secure, available on all of your devices
pCloud brings the best universal password manager to keep your passwords safe and secure across all of your devices, using pCloud Pass. The renowned Swiss cloud storage service pCloud has entered the password manager area with a very compelling offering. pCloud Pass launched in early October and has already massed tens of thousands of users.
Check out pCloud Pass today for free, and check out pCloud Pass premium features with a 30 day free trial. Better yet, it’s the only encrypted cloud password manager around that offers a one-time purchase Lifetime plan. And that’s just one of the reasons you should use pCloud Pass …
Expand Expanding CloseReview: mophie powerstation pro hides enough power to charge iPhone, iPad, and Mac inside a slim battery pack
mophie recently launched a new addition to its powerstation family, a sharp and slim portable battery that can power up iPhone, iPad, and MacBook alike. Read on for a detailed look at the powerstation pro USB-C power bank.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: November 7, 2022 – iPhone holiday days, ‘Hey Siri’ changes, more
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 CloseApple may keep track of everything you tap while browsing the App Store
Apple has always stood for privacy as a “human right” while the company has never liked the idea of having advertisements on its platforms. But as the App Store is now getting new ad placements, some people have become concerned about how the company’s policies may change. To add more fuel to the fire, developers have discovered that Apple may keep track of everything you tap while browsing the App Store.
Expand Expanding CloseSennheiser Momentum 3 earbuds review: When sound quality and style matter most
This fall has seen all three smartphone ecosystems release new flagship earbuds with Apple, Google, and Samsung all delivering some of the most compelling bids yet. But for something a bit more stylish and platform-agnostic, Sennhesier is applying it’s usual audiophile approach to the recently-released Momentum 3 earbuds. Delivering a different take, the fabric-wrapped charging case comes complemented by some notable features we’re taking a hands-on look at below.
Expand Expanding CloseApple promoting all (RED) version of the Metropolitan Apple Watch face ahead of World AIDS Day
Apple has a strong partnership with (RED), the organization that raises awareness and funds to fight AIDS. Ahead of World AIDS Day, which takes place on December 1, the company is already promoting the (RED) campaign with a new version of the Apple Watch “Metropolitan” face.
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