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Apple @ Work Podcast: Mac enterprise growth continues to surge
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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Weldon Dodd about Kandji’s new survey about how IT professionals are thinking about Apple in the enterprise.
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Apple on Monday released the first betas of iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3 to users, just a few days after the public release of iOS 18.2. There’s not much to say about today’s betas when it comes to new features, and unfortunately for Mac and iPad users, iPadOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3 still don’t have the redesigned Mail app.
Expand Expanding CloseChatGPT Search is now available to everyone for free
Back in October, OpenAI launched its own search engine integrated into ChatGPT. At first, the feature was made available only to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, but now OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Search to everyone – including free users.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s foldable iPad could be the dream all-in-one I’ve always wanted
Rumors have once again surfaced of Apple developing a large foldable iPad. But now we have some new details, and as a heavy iPad user I’m very excited—though several key questions remain.
Expand Expanding CloseInstagram rolling out ‘2024 Collage’ and other year-in-review features
As we approach the end of the year, Instagram is rolling out a new year-in-review feature. This year, you’ll be able to create a collage for your Instagram Story showing off your favorite moments of the year.
Expand Expanding CloseSecure your family’s digital future with pCloud’s limited-time holiday bundles [up to 60% off]
This holiday season, pCloud, the trusted cloud storage provider for over 20 million users worldwide, is offering 9to5Mac readers an unprecedented chance to safeguard their family’s digital life at unbeatable prices. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get pCloud’s premium storage, encryption, and password management in one comprehensive package – for life!
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.3 adding Home app support for robot vacuums, per beta
Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 1 today for developers, five days after shipping iOS 18.2 to the public. One change in the new update is Home app support coming for a key new device category.
Expand Expanding CloseGenmoji comes to Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta
Apple recently introduced Genmoji with iOS 18.2, which lets iPhone and iPad users create their own emoji using Apple Intelligence. Although the feature wasn’t included in the macOS 15.2 update, Genmoji is now available on the Mac with the first beta of macOS Sequoia 15.3.
Expand Expanding ClosevisionOS 2.3 beta 1 now available, plus tvOS 18.3 and watchOS 11.3
It’s new beta time. Apple has released beta 1 for visionOS 2.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and more, exclusively for developers. Here’s what to expect.
Expand Expanding ClosemacOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 1 now rolling out to developers
Apple has released a new software update for Mac users running the developer beta. macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 1 is now available, arriving five days after the public launch of macOS 15.2.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.3 beta 1 now available
Less than a week after the release of iOS 18.2 to the public, Apple has once again kicked off the beta cycle. iOS 18.3 is now available to developer beta testers. Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseMagSafe Monday: Want a simple MagSafe dock? Check out the GOWATT MagSafe dock
If you’re in the market for a sleek, no-fuss MagSafe dock, the GOWATT MagSafe Dock might just be your next favorite accessory. With its elegant aluminum build, it’s designed to deliver functionality and style that seamlessly works with your iPhone.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: December 16, 2024 – Foldable iPhone and Mac, more
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Expand Expanding CloseDeals: M3 MacBook Air $400 off the original price, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, Beats Solo 4 $100 off, more
While shipping cut-off times ahead of the big day are starting to close, we are still tracking all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 alongside what might very well be some of your last chances to wrap up Apple’s latest this year. Best Buy has previewed this week’s upcoming Doorbuster deals on Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirTag, but we are now seeing M3 MacBook Air configs at $400 off the price you would paid in early October alongside $200 in savings on Apple’s most affordable 13-inch M4 iPad Pro. Those offers join the return of Black Friday deals on the 2024 Beats Solo 4 at $100 off and the Beats Pill at $50 off the going rate alongside a host of charging deals and accessories. Scope them all out down below.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2’s new Find My feature now supported by these major airlines
Last week, iOS 18.2 introduced a handy new Find My upgrade for sharing your lost item’s location with others—including airlines. Now, Apple has announced which major airlines already support the feature.
Expand Expanding CloseSecurity Bite: Realst malware returns to cash in on crypto boom
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The Mac-infecting Realst crypto stealer is back. It’s been over a year since the malware emerged as a tool for cybercriminals to drain cryptocurrency from wallets and steal other credentials. It was initially disseminated through fake blockchain games, as I reported at the time. However, it now appears to be directed at Web3 developers in a targeted spear-phishing campaign.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Sports app gets four new features, including Live Activity scheduling
Apple Sports was launched earlier this year as a dedicated app for iPhone users to track sports. It’s received regular updates all year, and today there’s a new version available that adds four key new features.
Expand Expanding CloseCarpool Karaoke makes Apple TV+ return with hour-long Christmas special
Carpool Karaoke started as a hit segment on James Corden’s late-night show, then later became a multi-season series sans Corden, starting on Apple Music and later moving to Apple TV. Now, it’s returning with an hour-long Christmas special for Apple TV+ and Apple Music subscribers alike.
Expand Expanding CloseHomeKit exploit used for spyware attacks on iPhones, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International says a security vulnerability in HomeKit was used to target iPhones belonging to Serbian journalists and activists.
The civil rights organization conducted an investigation after Apple notified two of the victims that their devices had been compromised by Pegasus spyware …
Expand Expanding CloseThese are the iPhone’s most downloaded App Store apps of the year
Apple has revealed the most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2024. Its top charts are localized for many parts of the world, so you can see the most popular downloads in your own country. Here are the top apps and games of the year.
Expand Expanding CloseApple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story
Apple has officially renewed its hit sci-fi drama Silo for season three and season four, which will conclude the adaptation of the story based on the popular book series by Hugh Howey.
The show is currently in the midst of airing its second season on Apple TV+, so the official renewal news will be warmly received by its fans. Unofficially, filming for the third season commenced earlier this month.
Expand Expanding CloseMost iPhone owners see little to no value in Apple Intelligence so far
A new survey suggests that Apple Intelligence matters to iPhone buyers, but the majority say that the initial features add little to no value. It remains to be seen whether Genmoji and ChatGPT integration will change that view.
Things are even worse for Samsung smartphones, with an even greater majority of owners saying they can’t see much point in the AI features offered …
Expand Expanding CloseMeta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes
Deep fakes are arguably the most dangerous aspect of AI. It’s now relatively trivial to create fake photos, audio, and even video. See below for deep fakes of Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise, for example.
But while social media has so far been used as a mechanism for distributing deep fakes, Instagram head Adam Mosseri thinks it can actually play a key role in debunking them …
Expand Expanding CloseLuigi Mangione fake news could have been easily avoided by Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence managed to create a piece of Luigi Mangione fake news last week, thanks to the notification summary feature. It somehow decided that the suspect in the killing of United Health CEO Brian Thompson had shot himself.
The mistake, in itself, is not surprising: AI systems make this kind of error all the time. What is rather more surprising is that Apple allowed it to happen when it could have been easily avoided …
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