Latest

Popular ‘Untitled Goose Game’ for macOS rejected twice by Apple’s Mac App Store

Popular 'Untitled Goose Game' for macOS rejected twice by Apple's Mac App Store

Apple has been putting some efforts recently to show that the company cares about games, especially when it comes to the Mac. However, the company’s real-life practices show that a lot of things still need to change if it really wants to make the Mac a gaming platform. On Monday, Panic cofounder Cabel Sasser revealed that the popular “Untitled Goose Game” has been rejected twice by Apple’s Mac App Store.

Expand Expanding Close

Exclusive: New 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air models will both use M3 chips; refreshed MacBook Pro is also in the works

exclusive: New 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air models will both use M3 chips, refreshed MacBook Pro also in the works

We’ve been hearing rumors about a new MacBook Air for a while, but some details about it remain unclear. 9to5Mac has now heard from independent sources that Apple is indeed working on a new generation MacBook Air in two different sizes: 13-inch and 15-inch.

More than that, the company also plans to introduce an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro. What will these laptops have in common? They will be powered by the M3 chip.

Expand Expanding Close

9to5Mac Daily: March 6, 2023 – Mac roadmap for 2023, iPhone 15 Pro changes

9to5mac daily podcast

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.

Sponsored by StopTheMadness: A Safari extension that stops website annoyances and privacy violations. Take back your web browser today

Expand Expanding Close
iOS 16.4 beat Rapid Security Res

Apple pushes Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.4 beta [Version ‘b’ now available]

Following up on releasing the second iOS 16.4 developer and public betas, Apple has pushed a Rapid Security Response update to those on the latest software in testing. It’s unclear for now if this is another test of the Rapid Security Response feature like we’ve seen before or potentially fixing a notable flaw.

Expand Expanding Close

Spotify says Apple’s DMA compliance must include these changes

Apple EU third-party app stores

As European Union officials work on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that formally went into effect last fall, a stakeholder workshop was held today by the European Commission to get input on “app store related provisions.” Spotify was one of the panelists and it shared three changes it feels Apple must be forced to make in the EU.

Expand Expanding Close

Latest ongoing Twitter outage breaks links, images, and more

Twitter dumpster fire

If you’re having problems accessing links on Twitter today, it’s not just you. An apparent outage affecting Twitter’s API has broken all links on Twitter because of errors with the t.co link shortener redirect. Images on Twitter are also completely broken for many users. The entire Tweetdeck web experience is also broken.

Update: In a statement, Twitter says: “Some parts of Twitter may not be working as expected right now. We made an internal change that had some unintended consequences. We’re working on this now and will share an update when it’s fixed.”

Expand Expanding Close

Siri on Apple TV lets you launch live channels with just your voice

HomePod and Apple TV

Siri on Apple TV isn’t nearly capable enough yet to replace your remote, but Siri helps you pick up the remote less. Siri can search for movies and TV shows, adjust volume, and toggle captions.

A lesser known hands-free feature on Apple TV is Siri’s ability to launch live channels. A fair amount of setup is required for this to work, but the convenience of voice control is worth it.

Expand Expanding Close
apple watch se 2

Deals: Apple Watch SE 2 starting from $220, Nano-Texture Studio Display $150 off, more

Monday morning has arrived and with it we have all of the most notable price drops on Apple gear live right now starting with Apple Watch SE 2. Apple’s most affordable current-generation wearable has now gotten even less expensive with configurations starting from $220. Those offers are joined by the nano-texture glass, tilt-adjustable Studio Display at $150 off and dropping back down its best price yet alongside the new Volt Yellow, Coral Pink, and Tidal Blue Beats Fit Pro colorways. Head below for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Expand Expanding Close

Report explores ‘tech’s unhappiest marriage’ between Apple and Samsung; failed iPhone X with microLED display

samsung folding iPhone sales

As Apple works towards developing its own screen technology for future products, a new report from The Information today explores the inner workings of the company’s relationship with Samsung. The report describes the relationship between Samsung and Apple as “tech’s unhappiest marriage” and includes numerous different anecdotes about the two companies.

Expand Expanding Close

iPhone 15 front glass leak shows immersive screen on Pro models, Dynamic Island on non-Pro

As Apple prepares its production ecosystem for the iPhone 15 lineup due in September, we remain in the midst of revealing hardware leaks. The latest is a set of front glass that will purportedly be used on the next iPhone later this year. The reliable hardware leaker ShrimpApplePro shares the video of what they claim to be authentic based on their source.

Expand Expanding Close

MLS 360 now free for Apple TV+ subscribers, ‘Drive to Survive’-esque documentary planned

Apple and MLS launched MLS Season Pass last weekend, offering live streaming and on-demand viewing of all Major League Soccer games, as well as supporting content like original series and a hosted live whip-around show (called ‘MLS 360’) that features highlights from all the games happening that day.

In addition to Season Pass members, this show is now being made available to Apple TV+ subscribers too …

Expand Expanding Close

Hands-on: Three of my favorite task management & productivity apps for macOS

It seems as if our daily lives continue to get increasingly busy, from both a professional and personal perspective. Whether it’s remembering to email an important client or buying a gift for your child’s birthday, there is always something looming – a task that needs to be done. Like many others, I used to think I could just keep tasks in my head and remember everything that I needed to do. A few years ago, I started using task management apps to help structure everything I needed to get done. They have become essential tools that I use to run my everyday life.

Expand Expanding Close