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The 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Expand Expanding CloseMacPaw releases major update to CleanMyMac with fresh design and new features
MacPaw has unveiled a major (and shiny) new update to its flagship product, CleanMyMac, a go-to app for optimizing, cleaning, and protecting Macs. The first thing you’ll notice is that the sidebar has been dramatically simplified to just six main modules for easier navigation.
However, this didn’t come at the cost of new features. Along with a redesigned interface, CleanMyMac now comes packed with more personalized Mac Health reports, enhanced privacy protections, and smart optimization tools, like duplicate file management.
Expand Expanding CloseBad Monkey creators talk seasons 2 and 3 for Apple TV+
Bad Monkey has been another hit for Apple, occupying the top of the Apple TV+ charts throughout much of its first season run. In a recent interview, its co-creators shared some good news about plans for the continuation of the show into season 2 and beyond.
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You can make money on Threads, but not even those doing it understand how
If you’re looking to make money on Threads, it is possible, say creators, but there’s currently no clear roadmap on how to do so. Even those making thousands of dollars a month say they don’t know how it works …
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A patent granted today describes an Apple projector capable of displaying a mix of AR and VR content onto the desk and walls of your home or office without the need for a headset or screen.
The company says that a mix of low-res and hi-res content could be projected, and that the device might be motorized so that it can turn to display content on different surfaces …
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone had best ever Q3 for Apple, nearly topped Samsung globally per report
Apple will report its official quarterly earnings on October 31, but a new report indicates the company will have a lot to celebrate with its iPhone Q3 sales. Per research firm Canalys, iPhone shipments just had their best Q3 ever, and very nearly beat Samsung for the global sales crown.
Expand Expanding CloseCheapest iPad loses the charger in Europe, gets a price cut
Following yesterday’s launch of the iPad mini 7, Apple has also made a couple of changes to the cheapest iPad in the line-up in a number of European countries.
The box no longer contains a charger, only a USB-C cable, and that has been offset by a price cut …
Expand Expanding CloseNBA app offering multiview and AI features ahead of the 2024-2025 season
The official NBA app – described as the official home of basketball – has been upgraded to support multiview, in time for the 2024-2025 season.
There are a whole bunch of other new app features, and it’ll surprise nobody to learn that these are AI-powered …
Expand Expanding CloseThe new iPad mini 7 is a surprisingly small update – why is that?
Yesterday saw the announcement of the new iPad mini 7, and the biggest news here is that, three years after the launch of its predecessor, it’s not much of an upgrade.
It feels like Apple did pretty much the minimum necessary here, which includes using the oldest possible processor capable of running Apple Intelligence …
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Photomator, a popular photo editor for iOS and macOS, announced on Tuesday an update that will make it easier for users to organize their photo library using flags and star ratings. Read on as we detail all the new features coming with Photomator 3.4.
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Infuse, a popular video player available for Apple devices, is getting a big update today. With the launch of Infuse 8, the app now features a new design, as well as a version for Apple Vision Pro. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with Infuse 8.
Expand Expanding CloseApp Store Connect, AppleCare and more are currently down for many users
If you’re experiencing issues when trying to access App Store Connect or Apple Podcasts Connect, it’s not just you. Apple has just confirmed that both platforms are experiencing outages and users may not be able to access them.
Expand Expanding ClosePlanning to buy a new iPad mini 7? List shows countries with the least expensive prices
Apple on Tuesday announced a new generation iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip, which enables support for Apple Intelligence features. The new iPad is now available for pre-order and will arrive in stores in 29 countries next Wednesday, October 23. And if you’re wondering, there’s already a list ranking the prices of the iPad mini 7 by country.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: October 15, 2024 – New iPad mini, cheaper Apple Vision rumors
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Threads will now show others when you’re online on the platform
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, has gained a lot of new features since its launch last year. However, the company has just announced another new feature that users don’t seem to be happy about. Soon, other Threads users will be able to see when you’re online on the platform.
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