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iOS 16.4 beta hints at HomePod launch in Israel with support for Siri in Hebrew
It’s been almost two weeks since Apple released the first beta of iOS 16.4, and the update comes packed with a lot of new features. In addition to push notifications for web apps, new emoji, and updates to the Podcasts app, iOS 16.4 hints at the launch of the HomePod in Israel with support for Siri in Hebrew.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: CASETiFY’s new iPhone 14 cases from ‘The Office’ deliver Dunder Mifflin stylings
Earlier in the month, CASETiFY launched its latest collaboration. Tapping into one of the most iconic sitcoms in history, The Office finally got the iPhone case treatment from one of 9to5Toys‘ favorite brands. After having the covers finally arrive in the mail, today we’re taking a hands-on look at just how these Dunder Mifflin-infused accessories stack up for Apple’s latest.
Expand Expanding CloseApple VP of Health discusses future of Apple Watch and health in India
Dr. Sumbul Desai has become an important name within Apple. For those unfamiliar, she’s the company’s vice president of health and is directly involved with the development of the Apple Watch. In a recent interview with The Hindu Business Line, Dr. Desai discussed the future of health technologies on the Apple Watch and also about partnerships with Indian researchers.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: It’s not just you, YouTube is currently down for Apple TV users
If you’re currently unable to use the YouTube and YouTube TV applications on your Apple TV, you’re not alone. YouTube currently appears to be experiencing some sort of outage specifically impacting Apple TV and other streaming set-top devices.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp for iPhone now lets you easily create your own stickers from your photos
It’s been a while since the popular messaging platform WhatsApp introduced support for stickers. However, creating your own stickers wasn’t an easy task as you had to use third party apps to do so. Luckily, the latest version of WhatsApp for iPhone is finally letting users easily create their own stickers for the app.
Expand Expanding CloseWaze ditches its iOS widget in latest updates
Google-owned Waze is removing its iOS widget for the left-most homescreen, with the feature being removed in the latest updates rolling out now.
Expand Expanding CloseApple supplier in India burns through $12M in factory fire that burned half its machinery
Apple has been investing a lot recently to increase its production capacity in India, although the company still faces many challenges in the country. However, a massive fire at Foxlink’s facilities in India has forced the company, which is one of Apple’s main suppliers, to halt its operations in the country indefinitely.
Expand Expanding CloseTop US cybersecurity official calls on Microsoft and Twitter to match Apple’s commitment to user security
Apple is once again receiving praise for the work it does to protect customer data. Speaking at Carnegie Mellon University today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director in the United States, Jen Easterly, praised Apple’s focus on user privacy and security, while urging companies like Microsoft and Twitter to do more.
Expand Expanding CloseVideo: iPhone 14 Pro makes a last-minute comeback in speed test against Galaxy S23 Ultra
Impressively, it’s been 1,244 days since an Android smartphone has beaten a flagship iPhone in the first round of a PhoneBuff speed test. But that’s now changed because of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. However, the iPhone 14 Pro Max was able to make a comeback against the S23 in the second round. Here’s what happened.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify is replacing its heart button with a new dual-function ‘plus’ icon
Spotify is making a small but notable change to its UI today – it’s doing away with the heart button in favor of a dual-function plus icon. The move is designed to make it easier to save songs, albums, and podcasts and also add content to playlists. Here’s what to expect as the feature rolls out on iOS and Android.
Expand Expanding ClosePokemon Sleep is coming to iPhone this summer, here it is in action
The Pokémon Company has officially announced new details on the Pokémon Sleep mobile game that it first announced back in 2019. This game is essentially a sleep tracker that integrates a player’s time spent sleeping and the time they wake up into the gameplay.
Expand Expanding CloseMujjo’s new AirTag keychain accessory integrates clever hidden magnet design
Mujjo is out with its newest Apple accessory today, the leather Canopy AirTag Keychain. Available in three colors of vegetable-tanned leather, the AirTag holder has a premium build with a clean black keyring.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: Apple Watch Series 8 hits $329 all-time lows, Anker ANC headphone Gold Box, more
All of this Monday’s best deals can now be found below. As a quick refresh, all-time lows have returned for only the second time on Apple Watch Series 8 from $329. Those in the market for an affordable iPadOS experience can find Apple’s latest 10.2-inch iPad from $250 at the best prices yet. With everything wrapping up today around an Anker Soundcore headphone Gold Box sale. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Apple has two hurdles to overcome before flagship iPhones can ditch Qualcomm 5G modems
While Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the iPhone SE 4 will be the first iPhone with Apple’s own in-house modem, it’s unclear when the company’s flagship devices will make the switch. Currently, Apple relies on Qualcomm for the 5G modems it uses in its devices.
Expand Expanding CloseKuo: Apple resumes iPhone SE 4 development with larger OLED display and in-house 5G chip
In December, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the fate of iPhone SE 4 was up in the air. At the time, he said the device might be canceled altogether or delayed until 2024. Now, Kuo reports that Apple has restarted iPhone SE 4 development, which will be the first iPhone to include Apple’s in-house 5G modem.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: February 27, 2023 – Apple’s secret XDG team, more
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Expand Expanding CloseHere are the winners of our GRID frame giveaway
We’ve teamed up with GRID Studio, the company known for framing Apple products, to give three lucky winners a frame of their choice; here’s who won.
Expand Expanding CloseRevenge porn blocked in similar way to Apple’s abandoned CSAM scans
Facebook has been working on ways to prevent the posting of so-called “revenge porn” – aka non-consensual sharing of explicit photos by former partners and others – and sextortion attempts, especially those against teenagers.
Its first tool, back in 2017, was so scary that few were willing to use it: You had to upload nudes to Facebook in order to have them tagged for blocking! But a new tool, geared initially to teenagers, will allow them to create digital fingerprints, right on their own device …
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ releases official trailer for Ted Lasso season three
Apple TV+ today released the full official trailer for the third season of Ted Lasso, which premieres on March 15.
In season three, AFC Richmond returns to the English Premier League, albeit facing expectations the team will finish last in the table. Meanwhile, Nate is working with rival West Ham United. Watch the trailer after the break …
Expand Expanding CloseSnapchat launches ChatGPT integration, warns to not share your secrets
Snapchat is the latest app to bring OpenAI’s ChatGPT experience to its (paid) users. The platform calls the integration “My AI” and pitches it to get birthday gift ideas, plan trips, suggest recipes, and more inside Snapchat. However, it has a few warnings too.
Expand Expanding CloseFree iPhones among the incentives used to recruit and retain aviation workers
Having laid-off staff during COVID lockdowns, airlines and airports are now struggling to replace and retain them, as the travel industry recovers. Free iPhones are among the incentives being used to try to persuade staff to remain in the industry …
Expand Expanding CloseApple will pay 2-3 times more than competitors for iPad OLED panels
iPad OLED panels will cost Apple two to three times as much as competitor companies pay for OLED screens of a similar size, according to a new supply chain report.
While other companies pay $100 to $150 for an OLED panel of 10 inches or so, Apple is expected to pay $270 to $350 due to requiring a significantly higher spec …
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Max thieves snatching them from owner’s head, warns NYPD
New York Police Department has warned that AirPods Max thieves are targeting people walking in the street, snatching the headphones right off their heads, and using mopeds to make their getaway …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Glasses launch is still years away, and Xiaomi shows us why
After years of speculation, Apple’s Reality Pro headset is expected to debut at WWDC in June. But an Apple Glasses launch is likely still years away, and the Xiaomi Wireless AR Smart Glasses have just given us a very good understanding of the reason for this.
While the role expected to be performed by Apple Glasses is technically achievable today, we’re nowhere near the kind of form factor we’d expect from an Apple product …
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