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Astropad has been exploring hardware creations more over the past few years with its pen-on-paper iPad screen protector kit, iPad artist surface/stand Darkboard, and more. Now the company with roots in software has launched its latest creative physical product – Bookcase for iPhone (and Android).

While Apple is planning its first M4 Macs for next week, that momentum is set to carry over to 2025. Bloomberg today reports that Apple is set to unveil a new MacBook Air powered by the M4 chip in early 2025, while the timeline for an updated Mac Studio has slipped to the second quarter of the year.

Apple on Wednesday released the first beta of iOS 18.2 for developers, which includes additional Apple Intelligence features. However, the update also brings some other improvements, including the redesigned Mail app that was announced in June at WWDC 2024.

Apple has released the first beta for iOS 18.2. It includes powerful new Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, and more. But before heading to your Settings app, there’s one important limitation to know: the beta is currently limited to AI-compatible iPhones.

The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 has been released today, including a bevy of new Apple Intelligence features, like image generation with Genmoji and Image Playground.

But most interestingly for users outside of the United States, iOS 18.2 also officially expands Apple Intelligence support the United States for the first time.

macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 1 is now available for developers. It brings some of the most highly anticipated new Apple Intelligence features to the Mac, including ChatGPT integration, Image Playground, and more. Here’s everything new.

The first developer beta of iOS 18.2 is out now. The update brings the second wave of Apple Intelligence features for developers to try.

iOS 18.2 includes Apple’s image generation features like Genmoji and Image Playground, ChatGPT integration in Siri and Writing Tools, and more powerful Writing Tools with the addition of the ‘Describe your change’ text field. iPhone 16 owners can access Visual Intelligence via the Camera Control. The update also expands Apple Intelligence availability to more English-speaking locales, beyond just US English …

Apple is steadily adding more states to its list of compatible Apple Wallet digital ID partners. The latest to join is Iowa, joining seven other states that support driver’s licenses via iPhone and Apple Watch.

Apple is just a week away from reporting its quarterly earnings, and providing a forecast for the holiday quarter. Today we may have received a preview of what to expect, though. Ming-Chi Kuo reports that iPhone 16 orders have been slashed by 10 million units heading into the end of the year, with most cuts impacting the non-Pro models.

Update: In a statement to 9to5Mac, an Apple spokesperson said the company strongly disagrees with the CFPB’s “characterization of Apple’s conduct.” Nonetheless, the two have “aligned” on an agreement:

“Apple is committed to providing consumers with fair and transparent financial products. Apple Card is one of the most consumer-friendly credit cards available, and was specifically designed to support users’ financial health. Upon learning about these inadvertent issues years ago, Apple worked closely with Goldman Sachs to quickly address them and help impacted customers. While we strongly disagree with the CFPB’s characterization of Apple’s conduct, we have aligned with them on an agreement. We look forward to continuing to deliver a great experience for our Apple Card customers.”

Apple also highlights the Apple Card’s focus on financial health, including its interest calculator, Apple Card Family, no fees, and more. There’s also the Path to Apple Card program to help users improve their financial health.

Apple and Goldman Sachs have officially been hit with over $89 million in fines due to “Apple Card failures.” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the ruling today after a multi-year probe into Apple Card.

While it was initially believed that Goldman Sachs would be the one on the hook for these fines, it turns out that Apple itself will also have to pay up.

Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation.

Two of the biggest US carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile, are now arguing against this, claiming that it’s consumers who will suffer if they are forced to comply …

Apple TV+ has been having a fantastic fall, and there’s a lot more coming. But one of the most anticipated debuts is set for January, and now we get our first look at it. Here’s the new trailer for Severance season 2.

Apple Vision Pro is one of the best ways to watch video, and now there’s more ways to find great content to view. Vimeo has released a new visionOS app made specifically for Apple Vision Pro, beating YouTube to the platform. The killer feature? Spatial video sharing.

Apple is adjusting its supply chain production of Apple Vision Pro, according to a new report from The Information. The report details that Apple “has enough inventory built up to meet demand for the foreseeable future.”

Apple’s suppliers have reportedly made “enough components for roughly 600,000 headsets,” which is in line with the initial estimates for 2024 shipments.

At a time when you can ask AI to modify an existing photo in almost any way you please, or even ask it to generate a completely artificial image, can we ever trust photos again?

Apple is working to address the issue in two ways, and many of us are hoping it will also join an emerging new standard for content authenticity …

Today, Cisco is extending its “Distance Zero” vision by integrating Apple Vision Pro in its latest Cisco Spatial Meetings. This new technology promises to revolutionize virtual collaboration by providing an experience as close as possible to in-person interaction, making remote meetings more immersive, engaging, and productive.

When the iPhone 16 line-up was launched without most of the headline AI features, there was much criticism about the Apple Intelligence delays. The WSJ’s Joanna Stern has now sat down with Apple software lead Craig Federighi to ask him to explain why the roll-out is so slow.

In addition to the timeline of Apple Intelligence features, Federighi also talks about what we can expect from a smarter Siri …

As we reported last month, all iPhone 16 models feature a new system that lets users restore the device’s firmware wirelessly from another iPhone or iPad. Now we’ve learned that Apple is also expanding this system to the recently announced iPad mini 7 with the A17 Pro chip.

Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE), a company specializing in flight simulation and training technologies, announced on Tuesday that it has been working on a new app that will use Apple Vision Pro’s special computing to train pilots.

Apple last week announced the new iPad mini 7, which looks identical to its predecessor but this time is powered by the faster A17 Pro chip. As the new iPad arrives in stores tomorrow, Apple has just released the iPadOS 18.0.1 update for those who buy the iPad mini 7.

Apple is preparing to launch iOS 18.1 in a matter of days. But it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the next update. Here’s when to expect the first iOS 18.2 beta to release.

Update 10/23/24: iOS 18.2’s first beta has been released today on Wednesday, October 23 exclusively for developers. A public beta is expected at a later date.

It’s been a month since Apple released iOS 18 to the public, but the company is already working on future software updates. Interestingly, as Apple has been investing more in gaming, it seems that the company is now working on a new App Store-like app dedicated to games.