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New law proves Apple’s App Store gets one thing very right
Apple’s App Store practices have been under widespread assault in recent years, both in the US and especially abroad. But a new US law has just validated at least one aspect of Apple’s approach with the App Store: its easy subscription management.
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Tim Cook’s job as CEO covers a number of roles and responsibilities. One of them involves maintaining relationships with political powers. And according to Donald Trump, he and Cook recently had a conversation about the EU’s recent rulings against Apple.
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Deals: M4 iPad Pro, iPad mini 7, MagSafe chargers, iPhone 16 cases, and more
Joining the ongoing pre-order offers on the brand new iPad mini 7 that can net you one from $239, Amazon is also now offering its lowest price yet on the most affordable M2 iPad Air configuration starting down at $529 shipped. From there we move over to return all-time lows on Apple’s 2024 Dark Green Alpine and Blue Trail Loops, a solid 20% discount on ecobee’s SmartCamera with HomeKit Secure Video, Apple Pencil (USB-C) at its lowest prices yet, some brand new MagSafe gear with launch discounts, and much more. Scope it all out down below.
Expand Expanding CloseShrinking on Apple TV+ gets early season 3 pickup
Apple TV+ just kicked off season 2 of Shrinking this week. But rather than waiting to see how the season performs, Apple has given the show an early season 3 renewal.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are all the Apple Intelligence features coming in iOS 18.2 or later
Apple Intelligence is launching later this month on supported devices. But only certain AI features will be available in iOS 18.1. Some of the most highly anticipated capabilities won’t arrive until future updates. Here’s everything that’s coming to Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 or later.
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PSA: Here’s another reason not to include personal details in AI chats
Including personal details in AI chats is never a good idea, given that many of them are in part trained on the content of those conversations, but there’s now another reason not to do this …
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Roadside Assistance via satellite now available in the UK, with Green Flag
Apple last year launched its Roadside Assistance via satellite feature in the US, intended to provide help to those stranded by car trouble in areas without mobile coverage. That service has now been quietly extended to the UK.
You’ll need an iPhone 14 or later to use the service, and you’ll need to know ahead of time how to use the feature to summon help …
Expand Expanding CloseInstagram protects teens from sextortion; working on Social Library feature
Instagram is introducing new measures to protect teens from sextortion, by making it harder for criminals to blackmail them.
Separately, it appears to be working on a new Social Library feature intended to make it easier to find posts you’ve shared, liked, or been sent in chat …
Expand Expanding CloseiPad mini 7 charging speed limited to 20W, around a 2-hour charge
A regulatory filing reveals that the iPad mini 7 charging speed is limited to 20W, the same as its predecessor.
This means that the device will take around an hour to charge to 70%, and about two hours to go from empty to fully-charged – significantly slower than the speeds offered by some Android tablets …
Expand Expanding CloseM4 MacBook Pro production appears well underway, as launch expected soon
We’re expecting Apple to launch the M4 MacBook Pro by the end of the month, and supply-chain reports appear to corroborate this.
Revenue and shipment reports from three Mac suppliers suggest that production is well underway, as Apple stockpiles machines ready for launch …
Expand Expanding CloseApple reportedly worked with China’s BYD on batteries for its car project
The Apple Car project was canceled before it even saw the light of day, and although Apple has never publicly acknowledged the project, we know a lot of details about it thanks to different insiders. Now a new report has revealed details about a partnership between Apple and BYD to work on batteries for the so-called Apple Car.
Expand Expanding CloseNew iPad mini 7 seems to have a binned version of the A17 Pro chip
Apple on Tuesday announced a new generation of the iPad mini, coming three years after the introduction of the iPad mini 6. From the outside, iPad mini 7 looks exactly the same as its predecessor, but there’s an important change inside: the A17 Pro chip. Although many have claimed that this is the same chip as the iPhone 15 Pro, it seems that the iPad mini 7 is powered by a binned version of the chip.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ departing after less than two years
Another shakeup is on its way to Apple’s executive team. Bloomberg reports today that Carol Surface, Apple’s Chief People Officer, is departing the company. Surface joined Apple less than two years ago in March 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Vision Pro is being used to assist surgeons during live procedures
Often when Apple’s Vision Pro is discussed, the device’s tech is praised as impressive. However, there’s common rhetoric about whether the device has enough practical use cases. Can it add value not offered by other computing devices? It turns out, a team of medical professionals have found Vision Pro extremely useful for live surgeries in the operating room.
Expand Expanding CloseSonos confirms ‘major outage’ affecting Apple Music integration
The struggles continue for Sonos. The company has confirmed that an ongoing “major outage” means that Apple Music is currently unavailable via the Sonos app.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone SE isn’t known for new tech, but one cutting edge upgrade is coming
No one knows what the ‘SE’ in iPhone SE really stands for. But we do know one thing: Apple’s SE devices aren’t known for introducing brand new tech. That’s set to change this spring, though, when the new iPhone SE is expected to come with one cutting edge upgrade: the very first Apple-made modem for handling 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
Expand Expanding CloseApple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in Mail
Apple today announced an extension of the Apple Business Connect program, which allows companies to submit information about their businesses to Apple to be surfaced in Apple Maps, Siri and increasingly more places across the operating system.
In iOS 18.2, the Mail app will be able to show brand logos next to emails from participating businesses. Next year, the Phone app will be able to identify the incoming call from a business with a logo badge and descriptive name. The enhanced caller ID and branding will help users distinguish legitimate communications from spam and phishing attempts.
Expand Expanding ClosemacOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 now available ahead of public launch [U: Public beta]
Today Apple has released a new beta for Mac users with a developer account. macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 offers the latest version of the big Apple Intelligence update ahead of the fast-approaching public launch. Here’s what to expect. [Update 10/16: Public beta 4 is now available too, one day later.]
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: October 16, 2024 – iPhone SE 4 and beyond rumors
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.
Just buy a new iPad mini? Upgrade the experience with these 7 accessories
Apple just launched the latest iPad mini. The new A17 Pro model will be set for Apple Intelligence. Like all iPads, the mini is at its best when paired with accessories. The Apple Pencil Pro is a great starting place, but here are seven more of the best accessories to upgrade your iPad mini experience.
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Deals: iPad mini 7 pre-order offers, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, black Apple Watch Trail Loop, MagSafe gear, more
While we are still tracking the best price ever on Apple Pencil Pro, it is now compatible with the brand new iPad mini 7 that just debuted yesterday and we have detailed some ways to secure a pre-order with hundreds in savings right here. From there, we move on to the very first chance to save on the official new black Apple Watch Trail Loop as well as up to $200 off M4 iPad Pro configurations and a chance to land a 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at $670. Those offers join a solid deal on Satechi’s gorgeous metal 15W Qi2 MagSafe car mount charger, some power banks, MagSafe charging pads, and more. Scope it all out down below.
Expand Expanding CloseThe App Store is currently down for a lot of users
Apple isn’t having the best 24 hours for its online services. Last night, we reported that App Store Connect, AppleCare, and other services were experiencing an outage. Now today, many users have reported that the App Store itself is down.
Expand Expanding CloseiPad Pro vs Air, 10, and mini 7: Full lineup comparison
With the iPad mini 7 landing this fall and the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air arriving this past spring, we have a fresh 2024 lineup of Apple tablets. Read on for how all the devices are similar and different with iPad Pro vs Air, 10, and mini 7 plus a buyer’s guide.
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