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- 14 mins agoWhat’s The Best Way To Do In-App Purchases Here?
I have an app that I'm building out social fitness challenges for and we want to monetize the challenges in one of two ways: There is an in-app purchase to join, a platform fee of sorts. The price will vary depending on the duration of the challenge. So it's $2 if the challenge is 4 […]1 hour agoTim Cook leaves Singapore after week-long Asia tour
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been posting an account of his last few meetings with officials, users, and students from his Singapore visit.Tim Cook in Singapore (Source: Apple)Tim Cook began the week in Vietnam, then spent Wednesday in Indonesia, and rounded out the week with two last days in Singapore. While Apple does not release Cook's schedule, it appears that his tour has concluded, and he's posted a last few photos and videos from it.Cook's last evening in Singapore consisted of his visiting the Apple Marina Bay Sands store. Musician Benjamin Kheng was performing a concert there. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoRumor: Apple to incorporate similar or identical mini-LED display found in current 12.9-inch iPad Pro in 12.9-inch iPad Air | PowerPageRumor: Apple to incorporate similar or identical mini-LED display found in current 12.9-inch iPad Pro in 12.9-inch iPad Air
Apple’s rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air is rumored to be equipped with a mini-LED display that could be similar or identical to that of the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants. Per Young, the move to mini-LED technology for the 12.9-inch model would provide increased brightness for HDR […] Source1 hour agoTurn data into diagrams with Microsoft Visio Professional 2021, now under $20
Macworld Any professional knows that data is critical. However, what may be more important is breaking down large or complex data sets into a manner that other collaborators or colleagues can understand. Microsoft offers top-rated diagramming tools in Microsoft Visio Professional 2021, and through April 22, lifetime access is only $19.97 (reg. $249). In addition to the shape and tool library from the standard edition of Visio, the Professional version adds a broader library that can be expanded with online content as well, for a total of over 250,000 shapes and a broad template library for floor plans, org charts, flow charts, network diagrams, and other visualizations. Visio Professional can also help users develop and validate diagrams to meet industry standards, whether that’s BPMN 2.0, IEEE, or UML 2.5. There is also a wide range of ease-of-use features, such as touchscreen compatibility, to maintain your flow. Visio Professional can also synchronize with your Microsoft programs, including Excel, Entrada, and PowerBI, to automatically generate diagrams and update them as new information becomes available, saving you time and keeping your documentation current. Create vibrant, crisp diagrams more effectively with lifetime access to Microsoft Visio Professional 2021, now just $19.97 through April 22 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows Only $19.97 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories08:43 amSMS Delivery Delays from a subset of Twilio Short Codes to T-Mobile USA Numbers
Apr 19, 01:43 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages from a subset of Twilio short code numbers, to the T-mobile Network in the USA. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour, or as soon as more information becomes available.08:23 amNeed help in choosing the right uikit components for this view
Let's say I want to replicate this simple table below. The rows/cells are always the same, apart from the numeric values on the right. I thought of using a uitableview, but the table is inside a scroll view and, if I'm not mistaken, it's not advisable to have a table view embedded in a scroll […]08:17 amUS SMS Carrier Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 19, 02:00 - 05:00 PDTApr 19, 01:14 PDTScheduled - The T-Mobile network in the US is conducting an emergency maintenance from 19 April 2024 at 02:00 PDT until 19 April 2024 at 05:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from T-Mobile US handsets.08:09 amApple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from China’s App Store
WhatsApp and Threads, two popular Meta apps, have been removed from the Chinese App Store following a request from government. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:03 amHelp me with this UI Design
submitted by /u/kudoshinichi-8211 [link] [comments]08:00 amThis lifetime license to the Jott AI text and speech tool is now under $35
Macworld Efficiency and clarity in digital communication are essential, no matter what your business. So, it only stands to reason that having the tools to support those efforts could be a game changer. Jott Pro is an AI-powered image extractor, transcriber, and more, and through April 21, a lifetime license is currently on sale for only $34.97 (reg. $199). This user-friendly tool has many features that can streamline everyday tasks for work, home, or school. Use it to seamlessly transcribe important meeting notes or lectures into written text. You can even convert your spoken words into text, which can be helpful when drafting an email or crafting a presentation. Because Jott Pro can expertly transcribe between languages (including taking into account cultural sensitivities), you’ll be able to save time when communicating with a multilingual audience. Another helpful feature is the ability to extract and edit text from any image, potentially saving you tons of time doing the transcription manually. Since Jott Pro consistently receives updates and improvements, you can be sure that you’re receiving the latest innovations when you use this AI-powered program. Get a lifetime license to the Jott Pro AI Text and Speech Toolkit for just $34.97 through April 21 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Jott Pro AI Text & Speech Toolkit: Lifetime License Only $34.97 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change. Accessories05:37 amTwilio Error Log Data Issue
Apr 18, 22:37 PDTResolved - Twilio Error log Data was degraded between 8:57 PT to 22:19 PST on 04/18/2023. During this period of time customers may have encountered errors when accessing error log data. The issue has now been resolved.04:28 amHow to implement a Pytorch ML research project for IOS
I'm a beginner, so sorry if this is a bad question. Let's take AlphaPose for example. It is a pose detection project. What are the approaches to convert this project for it to run on IOS? I think there are 2 approaches: Port the model to CoreML: I have some questions. How to know if […]04:16 amCanada Account Security Service Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 18, 23:00 PDT - Apr 19, 03:00 PDTApr 18, 20:48 PDTScheduled - Our service partner is conducting an emergency maintenance from 18 April 2024 at 23:00 PDT until 19 April 2024 at 03:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for the following carriers and country: Rogers Canada, Telus Canada, Bell Canada.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes, Lookup Line Type Intelligence [Twilio API]03:27 amLag delivering Events in Event Streams
Apr 18, 20:27 PDTResolved - Event streams system was impacted and customers may have observed lag receiving Events between 4:13am CET and 5:02AM CET. Our engineering team has detected and resolved the issue.03:14 amEverything you need to know about emulating retro games with Delta for iPhone
Your iPhone can play retro games originally released for the Gameboy, Nintendo 64, and more, thanks to the Delta app. Here's how to get started.Emulate old game consoles without needing the hardware with DeltaDelta is a spiritual successor to the GBA4iOS app that originated as a project built by then-high school student Riley Testut. Apple never allowed emulation on iOS until regulations forced its hand, so now Delta has arrived officially on the App Store.Emulation software runs on the iPhone's CPU to simulate a game console so it can run game ROMs. These ROMs, the Read Only Memory found in cartridges and discs, can only be legally obtained by pulling them from physical hardware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:19 amTikTok might not have existed without insights from Steve Jobs
The story of TikTok's start highlights how visionary ideas, much like those of Steve Jobs, can have unexpected paths that profoundly impact global technology and culture.TikTok might not have existed without Steve JobsA recent examination of court documents and business transactions reveals a complex web of investments and technological pivots that trace back to an obscure Chinese real estate venture.In 2009, Susquehanna International Group, a firm well-known for its strategic market placements, invested in a promising Chinese real estate start-up named 99Fang, which boasted a sophisticated search algorithm. The venture didn't meet its commercial expectations but set the stage for what would later become ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:06 amWhatsApp & Threads pulled from Apple App Store in China
Apple has removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from the China App Store after government officials claimed national security concerns.China dictates what it allows on its country's internet and App StoreThe App Store culling continues in China after 30,000 games, then an additional 94,000 games, 44,000 apps, then 100 ChatGPT-like apps were removed over the past four years. The government in China is the driving force behind these app removals, but a more significant App Store removal took place on Thursday night.According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple was given orders by the government in China to remove WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store. China's cyberspace officials claim the apps needed to be removed based on national security concerns. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:47 amApple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China
Apple has removed two Meta apps from the App Store in China, reportedly at the request of the Chinese government. Both WhatsApp and Threads have been made unavailable in the App Store, preventing new installs for the messaging and social apps. more…12:52 amWhere can I find the epub ebook for The Swift Programing Language 5.10?
The Apple Books app only has available 5.7, thanks submitted by /u/br_web [link] [comments]Thursday April 1811:55 pmA free premium SwiftUI WhatsApp clone series that covers Real-Time Messaging and Video Calling functionalities, with Push notifications and VOIP notifications (not mine) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingA free premium SwiftUI WhatsApp clone series that covers Real-Time Messaging and Video Calling functionalities, with Push notifications and VOIP notifications (not mine)
As far as i can tell it's hard to find a tutorial that will go this far in depth AND be free. The first 5 videos In the series are uploaded now. submitted by /u/all-others-are-taken [link] [comments]11:34 pmNew Swift Dev Need Assistance
Hi there! I’m new to iOS development and have a project currently for work I could use some assistance on. I need to build an app that compares current day/location weather data and irradiance data to previous day, month and year’s data. I’ve spent the last few days trying to make this work (yes I’ve […]11:13 pmHomePod with LCD display again corroborated by leaked part
Apple is rumored to be working on a new HomePod with a touchscreen LCD display on top, and we’ve already seen some images of this unreleased device floating around the web. Now Apple product collector Kosutami is back with a new image showing another part of one of these HomePod prototypes with a display. more…11:01 pmAnyone else have issues connecting Apple Watch to Xcode?
I have an Apple Watch Ultra and for the life of me I can’t enable Developer mode on it at all, it never shows in the privacy and security settings. I’ve followed all the tutorials online and hacky ways other people have got it to show and even gone as far as a full reset […]10:56 pmAR shopping gets a boost with Best Buy's Apple Vision Pro app
Best Buy has launched an augmented reality app designed exclusively for Apple's latest wearable, the Apple Vision Pro that offers real-time product previews.Best Buy launches Apple Vision Pro app for augmented reality shoppingNamed Best Buy Envision, the app is set to upgrade the way consumers shop for electronics and home products, Best Buy announced on Thursday. With its advanced augmented reality (AR) capabilities, users can visualize products in their living spaces.The app allows consumers to see how a product would realistically appear in their space in terms of size, style, and color before making a purchase. The app shows the products in 3D and provides essential information like ratings, reviews, and pricing, making it a comprehensive shopping tool. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:30 pmApple TV+ mystery thriller Sunny stars Rashida Jones and a robot
Join Rashida Jones and a robot in the sci-fi thriller "Sunny," a mystery series coming in summer 2024 to Apple TV+. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:26 pmAR scene for iOS blocked
Hi everyone. So i would love to achieve a view in my app that works like this example i found on internet https://litoarias.medium.com/scenekit-to-show-3d-content-in-swift-5-5253afbe63b1. I am using SwiftUI for iOS development. Basically i have a view splitted in half. First half would show the model and let user do AR gestures to rotate on x-axis and […]10:18 pmNew Adobe Express app with Firefly AI now available on the iOS App Store
Adobe on Thursday officially launched its new Adobe Express app with Firefly AI for iOS and Android. This version of the app has been available to beta testers for some time, and can now be downloaded by anyone. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the Adobe Express update. more…10:09 pmBest Buy Launches Apple Vision Pro App for Previewing Tech Products
Best Buy today announced the launch of a new "Envision" app designed for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Envision is designed to allow Best Buy customers to explore different products and see how those products look in their own living spaces. According to Best Buy, the Envision app is meant to help consumers plan their "ultimate home technology setup." 3D models of Best Buy products are included, so users can see them from all angles and get an idea of the space they take up. The app includes big screen TVs, large and small appliances, computers, furniture, fitness equipment, and more. There are hundreds of items to scroll through and preview, along with access to product ratings and pricing. Listings can be opened up in Safari on the Vision Pro to make purchases on the Best Buy website. The Best Buy Envision app is available for free from the Vision Pro App Store.Tag: Best BuyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:58 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating
Apr 18, 14:58 PDTInvestigating - We've become aware of a potential issue with MMS Converter. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.09:33 pmSave big on lifetime access to a library of 2,500 microbooks and counting
If you can't invest time to read full-length tomes, a microbook summary service like 12min can keep you up to speed with your reading goals. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:15 pmApple pitches its Vision Pro spatial computer to businesses
Apple is touting its Vision Pro spatial computing headset which was made available in the U.S. earlier this year to businesses… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:14 pmOur Engineers are Investigating an Issue with Billing Recharges and Account Suspensions
Apr 18, 14:13 PDTUpdate - Our engineers are currently investigating the customer impact of a retroactive issue with billing recharges and account suspensions. We will follow up and provide customer impact details within 2 hours.Apr 18, 14:12 PDTInvestigating - Our engineers are currently investigating the customer impact of a retroactive issue with billing recharges and account suspensions. We will follow up and provide customer impact details within 2 hours.Apr 18, 14:11 PDTMonitoring - Our engineers are currently investigating the customer impact of a retroactive issue with billing recharges and account suspensions. We will follow up and provide customer impact details within 2 hours.09:06 pmAlleged HomePod Display Component Again Shown Off in Photo
Another image of an alleged screen component designed for a HomePod with a display was today shared by Kosutami, a source that has in the past shown off HomePod components and abandoned Apple prototypes. The image shows a circular, glossy glass piece that would be located at the top of a HomePod that has the same design as the current standard size HomePod. The component would replace the current touch/waveform interface, and in the past, Kosutami has suggested that the LCD display is slightly curved. New picture of the (might be upcoming one) HomePod with display. Glossy, sick, just imagine.#Apple #appleinternal (B720) pic.twitter.com/xMTULXpGw0— Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) April 18, 2024 There have been rumors about a HomePod with a display since 2021, and Apple actually seems to have several products in the works. The simplest is the HomePod that Kosutami and other leakers have referenced, which seems to be just a traditional speaker with a glass touchscreen. The display will show information from Apple Music like the song that's playing, and it will allow for SharePlay and other features. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said that Apple is working on a HomePod speaker with an iPad-like display and a built-in camera, and also a HomePod with a screen mounted on a robotic arm. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in 2023 that Apple would release a HomePod with a 7-inch display at some point in 2024, though it doesn't look like that's happening at this point. It's not really clear when we're going to see a refreshed HomePod at all, and it's possible that Apple is still just experimenting with a variety of designs. That said, the HomePod with a touch-responsive LCD display that uses the same design we have today does not seem farfetched, and it's plausible that such a product could come in the not too distant future.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:44 pmCan I add mod support to my game?
By mods I mean mods such as mods for Minecraft, Bethesda games and anything else on nexus. I have searched everywhere and cannot find a definitive answer to whether or not I can add mod support to IOS games. I am aware that modding support can be implemented into android, but I do not wish […]08:30 pmNew HomePod part leak shows off glossy display cover
Apple has been long rumored to be working on a HomePod with a full touch display that can show more than a waveform, and a new leak offers a look at the potential glossy display glass.HomePod could get a new displayThe HomePod and HomePod mini have a touch-sensitive glass surface, but it is a simple pane of LEDs showing a waveform. Rumors suggest Apple could upgrade the HomePod with a full touch display with a GUI similar to Apple TV, but nothing has been announced.An alleged part image leaked by X user @Kosutami_Ito shows what appears to be the top assembly for a new HomePod display. There's no way to know how big the glass is without a point of reference, but the leaker says it shows a glossy display cover. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:25 pmApple accused of scrapping usable devices
Even if the iPhones looked good enough for resale, Apple’s contract with its recycler GEEP explicitly required that every product it sent be… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:12 pmHow to implement in the correct way firebase with SwiftUI
SwiftUI & Firebase Best Practices: Looking Beyond Tutorials Hey everyone! I'm diving into SwiftUI development with Firebase integration, and while there are tons of tutorials out there, I'm after something more. Tutorials are great for getting started, but I'd love to hear from other developers about the underlying knowledge and best practices. Often, tutorials provide […]07:57 pmApple Sainte-Catherine store will move to a new location down the street
Apple has plans to move its existing Montreal-based Saint-Cathrerine location to a heritage building in downtown Montreal.Apple's existing Apple Sainte-Catherine location | Image Credit: AppleThis relocation comes as part of Apple's efforts to revitalize its physical retail presence across the globe. The new Apple retail store will be located at Apple will settle at 1255 Sainte-Catherine Street West, according to sources who told La Press.The existing store opened in 2008 at 1321 Sainte-Catherine Street West. According to a previous report by Bloomberg, the store is estimated to re-open in its new location by February 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:31 pmMac Desk Accessories Worth Checking Out
Every year or two, MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera shares a desk tour featuring the Mac-centric products that he uses to record and edit his videos for the site. Today, Dan is sharing an updated 2024 desk video, highlighting desk accessories that might be worth checking out for your own setup. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Uplift Desk - Dan uses an Uplift Standing desk, priced starting at $569. Uplift makes all kinds of accessories for its desks, from drawers to hammocks. Dan has a motion board for increasing movement, microphone arm, and headphone holder. Alti Wireless Charging Desk Mat - The $130 Alti Wireless Charging Desk Mat has a built-in Qi wireless charger that works with the iPhone and AirPods, plus it has a hideaway space for documents. Gather Monitor Stand - Gather has a selection of Monitor Stands that raise up a display and also offer handy storage for a MacBook. Pricing starts at around $269, and there are add-on accessories for an additional fee. Iodyne Pro Data - This one is for video editors and those who need a lot of storage that's well-protected. The 12TB Pro Data from Iodyne is priced at $4,450 and goes up from there. Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse - There are a lot of options for peripherals, but Apple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse are classics. Nomad Stand One Max - For charging the iPhone and Apple Watch, Nomad's Stand One Max delivers quick charging speeds and aesthetics. It's not cheap at $180, though. Lab22 Headphone Stand - For over-ear headphones like the AirPods Max, the $85 Lab22 Headphone Stand keeps them up and out of the way when not in use. What are your favorite desk accessories for your Mac setup? Let us know in the comments below.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:27 pmFree Webinar: Future-Proof Your Tech Career With visionOS [FREE]
Join our free webinar on April 29th, 2024 to explore how visionOS can elevate your tech career. Learn why visionOS is so cool and ask questions about our upcoming bootcamp.07:17 pmApple Store in Downtown Montréal Reportedly Moving to 125-Year-Old Heritage Building
Apple is preparing to move its retail store on Saint-Catherine Street in Montréal, Québec, according to Canadian newspaper La Presse. The current Apple Sainte-Catherine store The report cites three sources who said Apple will be opening a new retail store in a 125-year-old heritage building located at 1255 Saint-Catherine Street, which would be less than 100 meters away from the company's current store on the street. Apple's contractors are said to be in the process of completing major renovations to the building, which has been vacant for a few years after clothing retailer Ardene left the space. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last year reported that Apple was considering relocating its Saint-Catherine store. At the time, he said Apple aimed to open the new store in February 2025, but the timeframe could change. La Presse reported that Apple's current space on the street is already listed as available for lease online. Apple has not publicly announced any plans to relocate the store, and it did not respond to our inquiry. 1255 Sainte-Catherine Street (Image Credit: LoopNet) Apple's existing two-floor store on Sainte-Catherine Street first opened in 2008 in Montréal's downtown Ville-Marie area. The store will be temporarily closed for one day on Tuesday, April 23, for reasons unclear, according to Apple's website. The new location would be Apple's first store within a historic building in Canada, with many of the company's other locations in the country found in indoor shopping malls. Apple recently relocated its store at the Square One shopping mall in Mississauga, Ontario, just west of Toronto, as it continues to modernize its Canadian retail fleet.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:56 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 18, 2024 – M4 Macs timeline, iPhone 16 camera rumors
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 Kolide by 1Password: The device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Watch the demo. more…06:53 pmSlow-mo videos take a long time for loadFileRepresentation
Hi, im using this plugin to import iOS media to my Unity App, but i found an issue where importing a slow motion video it takes a really long time to be imported, ive read that this issue is known but im not sure how to solve it, is there another method different than loadFileRepresentation […]06:48 pmHow and why to use iPhone Stolen Device Protection
New in iOS 17.3, Stolen Device Protection boosts safety for your private info if someone steals your iPhone and its passcode. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:45 pmSuper SIM Usage Record API Returning Elevated HTTP 500 Error Rates
Apr 18, 11:45 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing elevated HTTP 500 error rates from Super SIM Usage Record API. Our engineering team is actively investigating the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or sooner once more information becomes available.Apr 18, 11:38 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue where almost 100% of the Super SIM Usage Record APIs are failing since 10 minutes. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.06:38 pmFree ‘Delta’ Nintendo emulator launches in Apple’s App Store
The "Delta" Nintendo game emulator launched Wednesday as one of the first officially approved iOS apps to emulate Nintendo consoles… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:23 pmAirPlay hotel support is finally available–for only for a handful of rooms
Macworld Watching what you want to watch on a hotel TV can be frustrating, especially now that so much of TV is dominated by streaming services. Customers rejoiced when Apple announced the iOS 17 feature at WWDC last summer that hotels would soon support AirPlay in a secure fashion on their hotel TVs, but the feature has taken quite a while to actually roll out. Starting today, anyone with iOS 17.3 or later can use AirPlay at up to 60 select IHG hotels in North America. You can see the full list here, and more will be added over time. The way it works is simple: The TV’s welcome screen will display a QR code which you scan with your iPhone or iPad, and your device will make a private connection with the TV. You can even pair multiple devices. Then, just use AirPlay as you normally would, playing music or video in any AirPlay-supported app directly to your hotel TV. 60 hotels in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is a pretty small number, but IHG is a huge hotel group with lots of brands (Holiday Inn, Kimpton, InterContinental, avid, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and more). Over the next couple years the list will grow, and perhaps Apple will start to include other partners, so there’s a good chance that your hotel entertainment experience in the next couple of years will be driven entirely by your iPhone. iOS06:08 pmReview: Astropad Rock Paper Pencil v2, the pen-on-paper iPad upgrade gets even better
Last year Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus a ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tip for a real pen-on-paper experience. This year the company delivered Rock Paper Pencil v2 with a NanoCling border, flat profile, improved Apple Pencil tip, and more. Here’s what I think after testing out the improved version. more…06:05 pmApple’s MM1 Multimodal LLM
Hi all, I'm a student that wants to start developing. I currently have a project ongoing, and I stumbled across Apple's article on the MM1 model (MM1: Methods, Analysis & Insights from Multimodal LLM Pre-training). I wanted to know if there's any chance (maybe historically they've done this) of apple providing access to this model […]06:03 pmColorado privacy law first to safeguard brain activity data
Neural data can reveal health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive function.06:03 pmApp review for my app
If my app requires a user to integrate with an oauth provider to do a certain function on the app. How can I make sure apple doesnt reject my review? submitted by /u/JamerTheGamer [link] [comments]05:38 pmImplement Document Picker in swift (iOS)
I want to pick a file of any type(.pdf, .docs, .xlsx, .jpeg, .txt, .rtf, etc) functionality in my iOS app. On clicking on Upload button, I want my app to open a directory and select files(DocumentsPicker) @IBAction pickDocument(sender: UIButton) { //Open Document Picker } Any approach to do so in Swift?05:38 pmImplement Document Picker
I want to pick a file of any type (.pdf, .docs, .xlsx, .jpeg, .txt, .rtf, etc.) in my iOS app. On clicking on Upload button, I want my app to open a directory and select files (DocumentsPicker) @IBAction pickDocument(sender: UIButton) { //Open Document Picker } Any approach to do so in Swift?05:30 pmDelta takes flight: Apple-approved Nintendo emulator is a great iOS option
No more sideloading needed for your iOS retro game fix.05:13 pmApple TV+ sets July 10th premiere for ‘Sunny’ series starring Rashida Jones
Apple TV+ announced Thursday that “Sunny,” its 10-episode mystery thriller with a darkly comic bent starring Rashida Jones, is set to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:10 pmiPhone 17 Plus rumors reveal a smaller screen compared to iPhone 15 Plus
A new online rumor suggested that next year’s iPhone 17 Plus will have a smaller display than the current iPhone 15 variant. Ross Young, an analyst shared on X that the iPhone 17 Plus will have a smaller screen compared to the iPhone 15 Plus. The latter has a 6.7-inch display, but the difference has […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:05 pmElgato’s new Neo lineup makes video calls and content creation easy
The new condenser microphone, webcam, LED key light, capture card and stream deck simplify video calls and content creation for newbies. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:05 pmAltStore PAL marketplace opens in EU
Alternative marketplace AltStore PAL has launched in the European Union. AltStore PAL is one of the first alternative marketplaces to launch in the EU following regulations that allow it. The open-source app is made to distribute apps coming from independent developers. When it opened there were two apps available, namely Clip and Delta game emulator. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:05 pmYou can finally play checkers on Apple Vision Pro
Game Room is one of the best experiences on Apple Vision Pro, especially with newly introduced spatial Personas. The latest update to the Apple Arcade game introduces one of the most popular classics: checkers. more…05:00 pmDelta Game Emulator launches on the App Store
The Delta Game Emulator app has launched in the App Store following Apple’s green light for the software. The Delta is labeled as an ‘all in one’ emulator that offers several systems support, including the Game Boy Advance, Game Boy, Nintendo DS, N64, SNES, and NES. Developers have added game controller support for the popular […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:51 pmYippee! 12.9-inch iPad Air might boast beautiful mini-LED display
There's exciting news about the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air. Discover the advantages of mini-LED backlights for a better screen experience. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:47 pmApple Watch fall detection helps rescue cyclist after crash during downpour
Apple Watch is a must-have accessory for every cyclist. That’s become time and again it has proven critical for helping cyclists after a crash. Eric Zollinger from New York is the latest wearer to know firsthand. more…04:36 pmExploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn't exist | AppleInsiderExploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn't exist
A $2 million iMessage exploit listed on the dark web probably doesn't do what the sellers say that it does, but it's still a reminder that iPhones aren't hack-proof.iMessage on iPhoneAccording to a post on X made on April 15, Trust Wallet has found credible evidence related to a high-risk, zero-day exploit targeting iMessage users. Allegedly, the exploit can access an iPhone without requiring the user to click any links.1/2: Alert for iOS users: We have credible intel regarding a high-risk zero-day exploit targeting iMessage on the Dark Web. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:29 pmMagic WAN connectivity issues
Apr 18, 16:29 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Apr 18, 16:23 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is currently investigating issues related to Magic WAN. Magic WAN users may experience connectivity issues for traffic egressing through Gateway to the Internet.04:22 pmOwn a piece of Apple history for under $200 with this rare iPhone X sale
Macworld While every iPhone release generates tons of excitement, there are only a couple that were truly historic. And now you can own one for a fraction of its original MSRP: Amazon’s Woot is selling Grade A Refurbished iPhone X for as low as $180 in this rare sale. The iPhone X was released in 2017 alongside the iPhone 8 as a complete re-imagining of the handset. Where all other models had a home button and giant bezels around the screen, the iPhone X introduced an “all-screen” design with the new Super Retina display with rounded corners and a thin uniform bezel around the entire edge. It was Apple’s first OLED iPhone and the first to use gesture navigation thanks to the home indicator at the bottom of the screen. The iPhone X was the first iPhone to use Face ID as a more secure authentication method than Touch ID and brought a new dual-camera system with optical zoom. It’s powered by the A11 processor, the first to have a Neural Engine, and has a gorgeous glass back in silver or space gray for wireless charging. Apple stopped selling the iPhone X in September 2018 and ended support in 2023 with the release of iOS 17. However, it still receives regular security updates and bug fixes. This deal is offered in either color in 64GB ($180) or 256GB ($200). Woot says it is “guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm’s length & have successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user’s personal information. Batteries are tested to function at minimum 85% capacity.” It comes with a 1-year limited warranty from Woot. We’ll admit that it’s probably not a phone you’ll use every day or at all, but if you’re an Apple fan, it’s a fantastic piece of history to hold onto. So go grab it before it’s gone forever. iPhone04:12 pmReport: New 12.9-inch iPad Air to have the same high-end display as the iPad Pro
Macworld We’re expecting Apple to unveil a new set of iPads during the first week of May. A new report on Thursday may provide a peek into what could be in store, and it says a lot about what the company is doing with its iPad lineup. Analyst Ross Young posted on X (subscription required) that, “The upcoming 12.9″ iPad Air has a MiniLED display,” which is the same display technology used by the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Young states that Apple is using leftover supply from production of that Pro model since it is expected to upgrade the iPad Pro to OLED displays. Implementing a Mini LED display would provide a power consumption savings over the current LED displays. Mini LEDs also produce better blacks, so the image quality on the iPad Air could see an improvement. A 12.9-inch iPad Air has been rumored to be a new addition to the iPad lineup to complement the current 10.9-inch iPad Air. This creates a non-pro pairing that’s an alternative to the 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Young, however, doesn’t mention if the smaller Air will also upgrade from its current LED display to Mini LED. If the current iPad Pro setup is any indication–the 11-inch model has a standard LED, while the 12.9-inch model uses Mini LED–it’s possible Apple wouldn’t upgrade it. Also, no comment was made about how the Mini LED upgrade would affect the price. The current 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 128GB of storage starts at $1,099, while the iPad Air line is much cheaper with an entry-level price of $599. The rumored upgrade to OLED for this model could increase the price, which would leave room for the 12.9-inch iPad Air to come in at the $999 range. Apple could also lower the Air’s standard SSD configuration to 64GB (versus the iPad Pro’s 128GB) to lower the price a bit. Stay up-to-date with the latest news by checking out our iPad Air and iPad Pro rumor roundups. iPad04:02 pmUPDATE: Google Container Ananlysis API customers may experience errors while new instance provisioning from Chronicle SOAR | Google CloudUPDATE: Google Container Ananlysis API customers may experience errors while new instance provisioning from Chronicle SOAR
Incident began at 2024-04-18 08:32 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Google Container Ananlysis API customers may experience errors while new instance provisioning from Chronicle SOAR Description: We are experiencing an issue with Chronicle SOAR beginning at Thursday, 2024-04-18 11:00 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2024-04-18 10:14 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Customers may get permission denied error when calling Container Analysis API. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Chronicle SOARAffected locations: Tokyo (asia-northeast1), Osaka (asia-northeast2), Mumbai (asia-south1), Singapore (asia-southeast1), Sydney (australia-southeast1), Belgium (europe-west1), London (europe-west2), Frankfurt (europe-west3), Netherlands (europe-west4), Zurich (europe-west6), Dammam (me-central2), Tel Aviv (me-west1), Toronto (northamerica-northeast2), Iowa (us-central1), South Carolina (us-east1)04:01 pmHow to reset an Apple ID if you forgot the password
Macworld iPhone and Mac users have to enter Apple ID details so frequently–when buying an app, accessing iCloud email or other services, updating an OS–that you wouldn’t think we’d forget our passwords. But we do. Perhaps you got confused when Apple made you change to a new password; perhaps you picked one that was just too complicated to remember. (Here’s how to choose a strong password.) Whatever the reason, forgetting the password to your Apple ID account can be a serious pain, so we’re going to explain how to reset it. Before we get started, let’s quickly cover two slightly different scenarios. First, your password might not be working because it’s been locked by Apple for security reasons; perhaps an attempt has been made to hack it. Should this happen to you, try this tutorial: How to unlock a disabled Apple ID. Or you might have bought an iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device second-hand, then found that the old password and Apple ID haven’t been disassociated from it. In this case you need to ask the previous owner to remove the device from their Apple iCloud account, which they can do by using the Find My app, or going to icloud.com/find, logging in and removing the old device. If neither of those scenarios apply to you, we can get on with resetting that Apple ID. The good news is that over the years Apple has simplified this process and, as long as you’ve set up two-factor authentication, changing your Apple ID password should be very simple. How to reset an Apple ID password Assuming you can’t just think really hard until you remember what the password is, your best bet is to reset it–and this time make sure it’s something memorable. Here’s how to do that. The steps you need to follow will depend on the type of security you set up for your Apple account. Assuming you have two-factor authentication set up (rather than two-step verification) the process outlined below should work. Otherwise, you may have to answer some security questions and provide a 14-character Recovery Key. We discuss this further down. Go to appleid.apple.com, click Sign In, then hit ‘Forgot password?’ (Or ‘Forgotten your password?’) Enter the email address you use with your Apple ID and click Continue. You will probably have to enter some text to prove you’re not a robot. If you can’t read the text, just keep clicking ‘New code’ until you can. You will now have to enter the trusted phone number that is associated with your account, then press Continue. You’ll receive a notification on your Apple devices. On a Mac you will see a message that ‘A password reset request was sent from a device at the location shown below.’ On an iPhone you will see a message notifying you that you can ‘Use this iPhone to reset your Apple ID password.’ (If you don’t get a notification at all, but instead get a message where Apple suggests you ‘Use another Apple device to reset your password,’ this means you’ve already sent a reset request–or someone else has on your behalf–and you need to wait a while before Apple will let you do this again. Or you can borrow someone else’s device to reset your password. Simply follow Apple’s onscreen instructions.) If you click on the notification on a Mac you will be taken to System Settings. Click on Reset. On the iPhone you’ll see “Use this phone to reset password”. Click on Allow. Follow the onscreen instructions and you will be able to enter a new password for the account. We look at the different ways you can reset your password and access the account in more detail below. Use a Recovery Contact If you inherited the device from a loved one, you may be wondering how to disassociate their Apple ID from the device. Apple is aware of this scenario and has set up a method by which trusted people can recover Apple ID passwords… but it does need to have been set up in advance. Apple cannot recover or reset the password in these circumstances (it can’t recover or reset passwords in any circumstances) but you can recover someone else’s Apple ID if you’re their Recovery Contact. A Recovery Contact can get a one-time recovery code that can be used to unlock the account. It’s a good idea to have more than one trusted Recovery Contact. To set up Recovery Contacts you need to do the following. Unfortunately this needs to happen before the password is forgotten! All the devices will need to be running at minimum iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey. If you have older devices running older versions of the operating systems you need to remove them from Settings > Apple ID. Click on any device in the list and you’ll be able to see what version of iOS it is running. You can also remove old devices that you no longer use here. Open Settings. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen. Tap on Password & Security. Enter your Apple ID password. Tap on Account Recovery. Tap Add Recovery Contact and follow the prompts. You can also run through these steps on a Mac: Open System Preferences. Click Apple ID. Select Password & Security. Beside Account Recovery, click Manage. Click on + and follow the prompts. Add a Legacy Contact While you’re setting this up, you should also add a Legacy Contact, which will be someone who can recover your account and access your data if you die. Your Legacy Contact will just need a copy of your death certificate to get access to your account. On a Mac, open System Preferences. Click Apple ID. Select Password & Security. Beside Legacy Contact, click on Manage. Click Add. Answer security questions When setting up a new iPad, iPhone or Mac, or when creating an Apple ID, you may have been asked to answer some security questions: the name of the road where you grew up, perhaps, or the name of a favourite teacher. You can use your security questions as a way to reset your password. These are the steps to follow: Start by entering your date of birth. Apple will then ask you two questions. Enter the correct answers and you’ll arrive on a Reset Password page. Now enter your new password twice (so that Apple can confirm you’ve spelled it the same way each time). Your password needs to have 8 or more characters, upper- and lower-case letters, and at least one number. It also cannot contain the same character three times in a row (or any spaces), and you’re not allowed to reuse a password you’ve used in the past year. What if you forget the answers to your security questions? Remember that it’s not just the answers, but also the way you wrote them: watch out for misspellings or shortenings (Avenue becoming Ave, for instance). It has to be exactly the same as the way you answered during setup. It’s possible to change the questions and/or answers by going to appleid.apple.com, but you’ll need to log in with your Apple ID and password. So that may not be useful for those of you reading this article. Still, even if you’ve forgotten the answers to your security questions you should still be able to request that the link to change the password for your Apple ID is sent to the alternative email you registered to the account. Send a password reset email Rather than answering the security questions you can choose instead to have a password reset email sent to you. This will be sent to a second email address you have associated with your Apple ID. Before you select this option, make sure you have access to that email account. Luckily you’ll get a hint as to which one Apple is using, because you’ll be shown part of the address. From the Reset Password screen at iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid choose Get an email and hit Continue. The email will arrive at the second email address associated with your account with the subject line ‘How to reset your Apple ID password’. Click the ‘Reset now’ link in the email. The email will come from [email protected]// and include a warning in case it wasn’t you who requested the change of password. Two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication is an form of security that Apple has been pushing since the rollout of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra back in 2016. (Here’s how to set up two-factor authentication.) Essentially, if you’ve set up two-factor authentication, as well as entering your password you will be required to enter a code Apple sends to your iPhone or Mac. If you’ve set up two-factor authentication and you want to change your password, you’ll still need to go to appleid.apple.com and click ‘Forgotten your password?’ At the Apple ID page you’ll be asked to enter the email address (and characters to prove you aren’t a robot). Then you will be asked for the phone number associated with your two-factor authentication. Once you’ve entered the correct number you’ll see a screen offering to let you reset your password from another device or from a trusted phone number. Obviously you need to make sure you have access to these. If you choose to reset from another device you’ll receive an alert. In our case the alert arrived on the MacBook Pro we were using, and we were given a link to System Preferences > iCloud and the option to Reset Password. If you choose to reset it from a trusted phone number you’ll see a warning that account recovery is required to reset your password from the internet. If you have access to a device running iOS 10 or later, or macOS Sierra or later, you will be able to use that to reset the password. If that’s the case you should cancel and choose the ‘reset it from another device’ option as per step 3. Otherwise, choose Start Account Recovery. WARNING: It can take a few days or even longer to regain access to your account so we don’t recommend you use this step unless it’s a last resort! Apple will send a text message to you once your account is ready for recovery. You will then need to enter a verification code sent by Apple to regain access to your account. Two-step verification Two-step verification is an older security system that Apple introduced a few years ago after there was a lot of negative publicity about iCloud security. (Celebrities were having their accounts hacked and intimate photos leaked online.) Apple users who were concerned about security at the time may have two-step verification set up for their Apple ID. If this applies to you, you would have been sent a 14-character Recovery Key that Apple advised you to print and keep in a safe place. If you’re using two-step verification (and this may be the best you can do, because older devices don’t support two-factor authentication), every time you want to sign into iCloud you need to enter your Apple ID and password as well as a verification code that will be sent to one of your devices. If you don’t have both a verification code and password you will be locked out of your account, and should this happen you have to use your 14-character Recovery Key to gain access again. With two-step verification, password recovery depends on whether you know the Recovery Key. If you don’t, you won’t be able to recover your account. Even Apple is unable to reset your password if you don’t have this Recovery Key… so don’t lose it! If you have this form of security and don’t know where your Recovery Key is, you can get a new one by going to your Apple ID account, signing in with your password and email address and choosing Replace Lost Key. What if you forget your email address? Along with your password, you will need to enter your Apple ID, which is usually an email address you associate with the account. Perhaps it’s less likely to happen, but if you don’t often sign in for Apple services and products, you might forget which email address is tied to your Apple ID. Luckily, there’s a quick way to find out which address you need. You just need to find a device that is already signed into your Apple ID. On an iPad or iPhone Go to Settings and tap your name at the top of the page. If you’re logged in here you will see the email associated with your Apple ID under your name. You may also see the email address in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, or Settings > FaceTime. On a Mac or PC Go to System Settings and click your name card at the top. Again you should see your Apple ID email address if you’re logged in. If you aren’t logged in here you may find the email by opening FaceTime, then clicking the FaceTime dropdown menu and selecting Settings. Similarly, you could try checking Mail, or Messages. Another way to find your Apple ID is to open Music/iTunes and check for previous purchases. Find a purchase, right-click and choose Get Info then File. You may see the email address beside your name. Online If you fail to find your Apple ID after trying those methods, you will need to visit the Apple ID page online at appleid.apple.com. Below the boxes for Apple ID and Password, click ‘Forgotten your password?’ Enter your first name, last name and email address. If you enter the wrong email address, you can try again with a different one until the email address is recognized. It doesn’t seem to be completely foolproof, however: we entered the email address we know is associated with our Apple ID and we were greeted with the No Apple ID Found message. Hopefully you’ll have more luck than we did. Once you’ve changed your Apple ID password you will need to update it in the iCloud settings in any Apple devices you have. On a related topic, here’s what to do if you need to change the admin password on a Mac. Antivirus, Apple Inc04:00 pmHow to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks
Have you noticed your iPhone jump onto a WiFi network when you’re away from home without asking first? Or maybe you want to check what networks your iPhone is auto-joining? Follow along for how to turn off iPhone WiFi auto-join for public and carrier networks. more…03:58 pmMeta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature | 9 to 5 MacMeta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision Pro is making a better product. more…03:53 pmToday in Apple history: Apple pays $15 million to promote Mission: Impossible
On April 18, 1996, Apple unveiled a massive $15 million promotional tie-in for the "Mission: Impossible" movie starring Tom Cruise. What a disaster! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:48 pmThursday’s best deals have 12.9-inch iPad Pro from $1,029, Apple Watch Series 9 at $265 off, Anker gear, more | 9 to 5 MacThursday’s best deals have 12.9-inch iPad Pro from $1,029, Apple Watch Series 9 at $265 off, Anker gear, more
A spring refresh may be around the corner, but in the meantime, you can save on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch iPad Pros from $1,029. It comes joined by a chance to save $265 on a stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 and the first discount on Anker’s new . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…03:45 pmMajor Apple supplier TSMC expects Q2 sales to jump on ‘insatiable’ AI demand
Major Apple supplier TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, forecast second-quarter sales may… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:30 pmStreaming video via Apple AirPlay to hotel TVs is finally here
Find out how Apple just made it easier for iPhone and iPad users to stream content wirelessly to hotel room TVs with AirPlay. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:21 pmNew 12.9-inch iPad Air may not be a large-screen bargain
A new rumor claims that the forthcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air will use the same displays as on the current larger iPad Pro — which could be good or bad news for buyers expecting a lower-cost large screen.Apple's current iPad Air 5Alongside the repeated and very strong rumor that for the first time there will be a larger iPad Air, has been the presumption that it will be less expensive than the iPad Pro. The iPad Air has always been less costly than the iPad Pro, but it also has to be because otherwise it has little reason to exist.But now a new report from display analyst Ross Young says that the 12.9-inch iPad Air will use the same display panels as the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro. There are of course other component differences between the models, but the screen is a significant part of the cost. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:16 pmAirPlay Now Available in 60+ IHG Hotels in North America
If you stay in one of the 60+ appropriately equipped hotels on your next trip, you may be able to use AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad to share content with the big-screen TV in your room.Read original article03:16 pmBest password managers for Mac and iPhone
Macworld You probably have a lot of online accounts, and in order to remember your login details you are quite likely to reuse those same few passwords over and over again. Perhaps you even have a document with them all in. It’s perfectly understandable, but definitely not safe. We know that it’s important to use an original password for each account and update them on a regular basis, but it can be a Herculean task trying to retain that information in our heads. This is made even more challenging with different sites requiring specific mixtures of characters: this one demands at least two symbols and no capitals, while that one requires a mixture of cases and a minimum length. And then you have to change yet another password and feel like crying! That’s where password manager apps come in. They allow users to create one master password, after which the app takes care of logging into all other accounts. They even make recommendations for really secure passwords. Having only a single login to remember? That sounds good to us. PROMOTIONEnd your password chaos with 1Password Are you ready to take control of your digital security? Try 1Password free for 14 days and discover for yourself how easy and smooth it can be to manage your passwords. try free for 14 days How password managers work The idea of password managers is to simplify the way you access your various accounts. Instead of having to memorize multiple complex passwords for each of the services you use you need only recall one password – or provide a fingerprint or Face ID – and the password manager will automatically fill in the required details for you. Just remember this is only as safe as the password you use to unlock access to all your passwords – so don’t lock them all behind an easy-to-guess password, like your pet’s name. The password managers also offer various other features. For example, they can generate random, highly secure passwords for your accounts, they can warn you if your password has been compromised, and some can advise you about existing insecure passwords and support your efforts to update them. Obviously, security is a high priority—as the manager apps have the virtual keys to your kingdom—which is why all of the options listed below use high-grade encryption to protect your details. Many also feature digital wallets so your bank details can be safely stored and used to make purchases online without having to root around in your pocket or bag for the card number and expiry date. These services don’t usually come for free, but many offer trials so you can see if it’s the solution for you. After that you’ll need to pay a small monthly fee, but we think that’s a price worth paying for only having to keep one password in your brain. Do you need a password manager? Is iCloud Keychain enough? But do you need to buy a password manager when there is one in macOS, iOS and iPadOS? Apple provides iCloud Keychain, which will generate secure passwords and enter them for you automatically, all while storing them securely. iCloud Keychain is incredibly useful, but it’s a bit basic and lacks some of the features offered by other password managers. So, if you want to stay safe without having to recall hundreds of passwords, but want more control and features than you get from Apple’s free offering, here’s some of the best alternatives available for Mac, iPhone and iPad users. For more ways to keep your data safe be sure to also read our Best Mac security tips article. iCloud Keychain Price When Reviewed: Part of iCloud: Free on 5GB plan Best Prices Today: $0 at Apple You may be wondering if you really need a password manager as Apple already includes a free one that works with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and any other Apple device linked to your Apple ID. iCloud Keychain is Apple’s password management system and it is built into macOS and iOS. It helps you to create secure passwords by generating them on your behalf, warns you if you reuse one or if a password is not secure, and auto-fills your passwords when needed. It’s all tied to your Apple ID login and password and the Apple devices you have registered for two-factor authentication, plus everything is encrypted, so it should be secure. It doesn’t just fill in passwords for you though: it also enters your logins, emails, credit card numbers, and address details. So you can effortlessly go to sites, choose the item you want to buy, then complete the transaction in seconds and without needing to dredge your memory or fill in loads of text boxes first. One of the main disadvantages in the past was that iCloud Keychain was restricted to Apple devices and Safari. However, Apple has since added Keychain support via a iCloud Password extension for Edge or Chrome, and the good news for PC users is that this means they can use iCloud for Windows. However, if you have an Android phone iCloud Keychain is redundant and you will need to find your password information and enter it manually (you can look up your passwords in your keychain in Settings > Passwords). Another frustration we have with iCloud Keychain is that in our experience when we pick a iCloud Keychain suggested password it doesn’t always store it. After years of use our iCloud Keychain is confusingly cluttered with multiple password versions per account. iCloud Keychain is pretty much a solution for those who only use Apple devices and software. Luckily there are alternatives if you want a little more room to move. 1Password Price When Reviewed: From $2.99 per month, $36 a year Best Prices Today: $36 at 1Password (annually) One of our long-standing favorites is 1Password which has a nice, clean layout and is simple to use. As well as storing and autofilling your passwords it can store other important document information, such as your driver’s licence and passport. The app comes with the standard vault that you access via a master password, and in which you can see and update your various account login details. It also supports Touch ID and Face ID so you don’t have to enter the password every time you log into the app. There’s a section that includes accounts that can use a passkey. Security is front and center, with 1Password boasting AES end-to-end encryption so only you will hold the key to your account. AES 256-bit is the order of the day, and 1Password monitors the activity on your account so it can send you warnings if any odd behavior is spotted. It also uses the Secure Remote Password (SRP) protocol, which allows you to authenticate your details to a site without the information being sent to a server which could compromise security. The Watchtower feature analyzes the overall strength of your online security and warns you if passwords are repeated or vulnerable. A free 14-day trial is available, but after that, you’ll need to move on to a paid subscription that currently starts at $36 (approx £29) per year. For this, you’ll be able to use the software on as many devices as you like, including macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux, plus the accompanying iPhone and Android apps. 1Password has won numerous awards and is an easy service to recommend. Read our full 1Password review Dashlane Price When Reviewed: $4.99 per month, $59.99 a year Best Prices Today: $59.99 at Dashlane (annually) Dashlane is a popular password manager, with a comprehensive suite of tools to make your life a lot easier. The app analyses your current passwords to see how secure they are and gives you an overall rating based on how often you reuse login details for multiple sites. Password monitoring will check if any of your details have been exposed in data breaches or have been reused too many times. There’s also a feature to auto-replace passwords instantly with ones generated by Dashlane. It’s not only your account details that you can store in Dashlane, you can store bank details, your address and important documents like your passport and driving licence. There’s also a section for any secure notes you wish to keep safe. All your transactions between the app and sites are end-to-end encrypted using 256-bit AES technology. There’s also 2-factor authentication available, with the Dashlane app acting as an authenticator, Dashlane is available on a wide range of platforms, with dedicated apps for iOS/iPadOS and Android, plus extensions for Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox. Dashlane costs $39.96 (approx £32) per year for the individual account. There is a free tier available, which acts as a taster for the full package, and you can use it indefinitely, but with a limit of only 25 passwords. Read our full Dashlane review NordPass Price When Reviewed: Free 30-day trial; From $1.49 per month, $71.76 a year (currently $35.76 for two year) Best Prices Today: $71.76 at NordPass (annually) One of the newest additions to the password manager arena is NordPass, which is made by the same fine fellows at NordVPN. The latter is one of our favorite VPNs, as you’ll see from our Best VPN for Mac roundup. NordPass offers full desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus the standard iOS and Android offerings. You can also use NordPass through browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, Edge, and Safari. NordPass has all the features you’d expect from a modern password manager, with quick importing of existing passwords from other services, zero-knowledge architecture, local encryption, 2-factor authentication, password generation, secure storage for credit details and notes, autofill for logging into accounts, folders to store passwords for work, home or other classifications, security monitoring for password hacks, support for biometrics, plus a neat interface to manage all of your various data. There’s a free feature-limited version. Prices start at $$71.76/£28.68 (currently $35.76 for two years, or £19.08 for one year) for the Premium plan. The free tier supports unlimited passwords, stores credit card details, and secure notes, plus has the ability to sync across all your devices. The main drawback is that you can only be logged into one device at a time. But if you can work with that it’s a service you should definitely investigate. Bitwarden Price When Reviewed: Free tier; From $1 per month (approx 80p), $10 a year (approx £8) Best Prices Today: $10 at Bitwarden (annually) When it comes to technology, we often say that you get what you pay for, but in the case of Bitwarden, this isn’t quite true. The service offers a really impressive range of capabilities on its free tier, so with this app, you get what you don’t pay for! Without signing up for a premium account you get unlimited storage for passwords, credit cards, notes, and online account IDs, secure text messaging with individuals, a secure password generator, two-factor authentication, plus the ability to either have your data stored on the Bitwarden servers or one you host yourself. Oh, and you can sync all your devices, rather than the single one offered by most other free tiers. Should you want to expand the features, then the Premium tier costs $10 (approx £8) per year and adds secure file sharing, 1GB of encrypted file attachments, additional two-factor authentication options, password safety analysis, and access to your account by family if you die or become sick. Encryption is high-grade stuff, with Bitwarden deploying end-to-end AES-256 bit encryption, salted hashing, and PBKDF2 SHA-256, all of which are down locally on your machine. Apps are available on a wide range of platforms, including macOS, Windows, Linux, pretty much every browser you can think of, Android, and iOS, and there’s even a secure web version if you find yourself without your device. If you’re looking for value when it comes to password managers, it’s very hard to look past Bitwarden. Keeper Price When Reviewed: Free tier; From $2.29 per month, $34.99 a year Best Prices Today: $34.99 at Keeper Security (annually) Keeper can store unlimited passwords, auto-generate strong new ones, and sync passwords across multiple devices, all while holding credit card details and other important payment details in its secure vault. AES 256-bit encryption is all performed locally, so Keeper can never know your details, but there is the option to securely share folders and passwords with friends and family if they need to access any of your accounts. The included secure messaging service is also useful for communicating these requests There’s also support for Touch ID on the Mac and iPhone, with the latter also working with Face ID, plus Apple Watch compatibility and the option of using two-step authentication. Keeper Unlimited Password Manager is available from $34.99/£24.99 per year, but there is a free tier that is limited to one device and ten passwords. Enpass Price When Reviewed: Free tier; From $1.99 per month, $23.99 a year Best Prices Today: $23.99 at Enpass (annually) Those looking for a simple, secure solution that doesn’t break the bank would do well to consider Enpass. The macOS client is completely free, but if you want to add the same features to your iPhone or Android device then you’ll need to move to the Enpass Premium tier that costs $23.99/£19.49 per year. If you prefer to buy a lifetime license, you can pick one up for $99.99/£82.99. Enpass doesn’t store any of your information on its servers. Instead, everything is encrypted and kept on your personal device so you never lose control of your data. Details can be synced securely via iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, or ownCloud/WebDAV, to keep all of your devices in step. You still have the classic features of other password managers, such as auto-fill forms, security analysis of your passwords and generating complex replacements easily, secure storage for sensitive information, and AES 256-bit encryption, plus support for iOS, Android, and Apple Watch devices. There are plenty of fine-tuning options for those who are a little bit more hands-on, but we like the no-nonsense approach and the fact that your data never leaves your device. Roboform Price When Reviewed: Free tier; From $2.49 per month (approx £2), $29.88 a year (approx £24) Best Prices Today: $29.88 at RoboForm (annually) Another long-standing favorite is Roboform. Like its rivals in this list, the service offers a wide range of features that make life easier for you when interacting with sites online. There’s end-to-end encryption, auto-filling of account details, new password generation, a security suite to monitor and advise you of the current health of your passwords, cloud syncing to keep all your devices up to date, multi-factor authentication, secure sharing, folders, and search features to organize your passwords, plus emergency access which allows family members to access your account if you should fall ill or pass away. There’s secure storage for your credit cards and IDs, not to mention notes, contacts, and even your browser bookmarks, which is something we haven’t seen on other services. Roboform is available for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, or you can use the browser extensions provided for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Prices are very affordable, with the free tier actually being quite decent as it provides unlimited password storage, auto-fill, secure sharing, and other basic features, albeit for a single device. To take advantage of all the capabilities Roboform has to offer you’ll want the Premium tier which costs a very reasonable $29.88 (approx £20) per year and works across all your desktop and mobile devices. LastPass Price When Reviewed: Free tier (one device); $3 per month, $36 per year Best Prices Today: $36 at LastPass (annually) LastPass is probably one of the best-known password manager, thanks to it being one of the original pioneers in the field, however, in recent years it’s lost its crown after being hit with several hacks, including at least one that stole encrypted customer data. This recent history makes it harder to recommend. Not that security measures aren’t there, the company explains that it uses “AES 256-bit encryption with PBKDF2 SHA-256 and salted hashes to ensure complete security in the cloud.” The app does all of its encryption locally, so LastPass never knows your master password, and the Premium tier also supports a form of two-factor authentication for another layer of security. This is called MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and not only allows confirmation text messages to be sent, but also works with biometrics (Face ID & Touch ID) and even voice commands (although some of these methods are reserved for the Business plan). You can either use LastPass locally on your device via dedicated apps (macOS, iOS and iPadOS), or via the web with plugins and extensions available for Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, and Microsoft Edge all of which allow you to automatically access login details for sites and accounts or have LastPass autofill the login fields on your behalf. Just like with other managers you have access to a vault where all of your passwords are stored, and these can be changed to more complex alternatives at the touch of a button. LastPass will also advise you on how secure your passwords are for your existing accounts. Getting set up is easy too, as you can import existing passwords from web browsers, email, and other password managers. The app offers a digital wallet to store your card details, plus another area for official ID such as passports and driving licenses. The Note section is a place where you can keep Wi-Fi passwords, insurance details and any other important documents that you need to access. It’s also possible to securely share account details and logins with friends and family, even if they don’t have LastPass. There is a free tier, although this is limited to one device, so if you want to sync across your Mac and iPhone you’ll need to move up to the Premium tier. At the time of writing, this will cost £31.20/$36 per year. Those wanting more scope can opt for the family plan which includes six user accounts and only costs £40.80/$48 per year on the LastPass website. One of the advantages of a paid plan is an Emergency backup which means that, should you suffer an accident or even pass away, your family will be given access to your account. Read our full LastPass review iOS, Mac, MacOS, Password Managers, Personal Software, Security Software and Services03:15 pmFirst third-party app store goes live in EU
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The rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air that is expected to be announced in May will be equipped with a mini-LED display like the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro model, according to Ross Young, CEO of research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants. The existing 10.9-inch iPad Air is equipped with a traditional LCD panel, and the switch to mini-LED technology would allow for increased brightness for HDR content, deeper blacks, and more. Young revealed this information in a post shared on social media platform X today. He said the 12.9-inch iPad Air will be using leftover mini-LED display panels from the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and touted lower power consumption as another benefit. Meanwhile, the next 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models are widely expected to transition from mini-LED to OLED displays. This article is being updated.Related Roundup: iPad Air Tag: Ross YoungBuyer's Guide: iPad Air (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:37 pmApple's 13-Inch M2 MacBook Air Hits Record Low Prices at Best Buy, Starting at $849
Best Buy today has every model of the 2022 13-inch MacBook Air available for $150 off, matching previous all-time low prices on the notebooks. These prices are available to all shoppers and do not require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The 256GB model is on sale for $849.00 and the 512GB model is available for $1,049.00. These deals beat the previous prices we tracked earlier in the year by about $50. $150 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) for $849.00 $150 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,049.00 You can get both models in all four colors: Starlight, Space Gray, Silver, and Midnight. Following the introduction of the M3 MacBook Air, Apple knocked the price of the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air down by $100, and it's still selling them alongside the M3 model. Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:30 pmSmart MagSafe wallet could alert you if you leave a card behind
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Apple will reveal its AI cards on June 10 at WWDC, and Siri is surely going to be a key component. Generally, people want Siri to get good. You can’t just replace Siri intelligence with generative AI, however, but the two technologies make a powerful combination. What I want to see from an AI-infused Siri is actually simple. more…02:19 pmShould Apple Kill Siri and Start Over?
Few features have promised to revolutionize the way we interact with our Apple devices as much as Siri, the company's ubiquitous virtual assistant. Launched in 2011, Siri was introduced as heralding a new era in human-computer interaction, offering an intuitive voice-controlled interface for accessing information, scheduling appointments, sending messages, and much more. The vision was grand: A personal assistant in your pocket, capable of understanding and acting upon a wide array of voice commands with ease and accuracy. So what happened? Enthusiasm for Siri has undeniably waned in the intervening years. Despite regular updates and improvements from Apple, Siri has struggled to keep pace with its advancing rivals, and in an era of generative AI chatbots and large language models, Siri's failings have only been magnified. Issues ranging from misinterpreted commands to limited contextual understanding have not only hindered Siri's usability but have also led to an almost universal perception of the virtual assistant as a source of user frustration rather than assistance. This persistent underperformance begs the question: Is it time for Apple to kill Siri and start over? Siri's Birth Pangs Siri's conceptual roots at Apple can be traced back to the company's early exploration of human-computer interaction. Thirty years ago, Apple commissioned a group of employees to create a video showing how in the future humans might interact with computers using spoken language. The video, known as "Knowledge Navigator," featured a professor chatting with a virtual assistant to perform everyday tasks and academic research. In one of the tasks, the professor asks the assistant to search for a five-year-old publication. The assistant pulls up an article dated 2006, suggesting the video is supposed to be set in September 2011. The video was criticized at the time for being an unrealistic portrayal of the capacities of a virtual assistant in the foreseeable future. Yet the demonstration inspired developers Adam Cheyer, Dag Kittlaus, and Tom Gruber, who began AI research on virtual assistants at SRI International, a DARPA-funded research laboratory in Menlo Park, California. Their work would result in a spin-out called Siri, named by Kittlaus after a co-worker in Norway. (Siri is short for Sigrid, which has its origins in Old Norse for words meaning "victory" and "beautiful".) In February 2010, Kittlaus launched Siri as an app on Apple's App Store. Steve Jobs soon began playing with the app and was impressed with how it allowed the user to search the internet by voice. A few weeks later, Apple acquired the start-up. Siri's AI backend was in place, while its voice recognition technology would be supplied by Nuance Communications. Apple subsequently released its Siri virtual assistant (in beta) for the iPhone 4S in October 2011, just one month later than the fictional future in which Knowledge Navigator had been originally envisioned. Fiction vs. Reality Apple marketed Siri as more than just a tool — it was your intelligent assistant ready to help with a variety of tasks. Whether setting reminders, sending texts, making phone calls, or finding information online, Siri aimed to streamline it all with a simple voice command. There was nothing like it at the time and the initial results were impressive, but the underlying promise was that Siri would not only understand you but also learn from you, becoming more efficient and personalized over time. Regular iOS updates in the intervening years have worked towards making Siri more effective and realizing its original promise. Whenever a new iOS feature comes along, Apple usually ensures that it works with Siri, and these days it can be used to identify songs, get driving directions, send money via Apple Pay, and control HomeKit products, to name just a few of its skills. In 2021, Apple announced that Siri would work offline by default – whenever possible, it would process user requests on-device, with the same quality of server-based speech recognition. However, even now, the assistant that was supposed to understand context and grow with the user still faces significant challenges with context, understanding, and integration, regardless of whether it pings Apple's servers or processes requests locally. Many Apple device owners often say it struggles with even basic commands. Indeed, many users believe that, at least in some areas, Siri's abilities have gotten worse over time, especially since the release of iOS 17. It is astounding how bad it is. Even things that used to work fine like asking Siri to send a text message now don’t seem to work consistently anymore. Sometimes she asks me if I want to use the phone number or email, and other times it just tries to call the person. Sigh.— Joseph Bella (@jbella) March 20, 2024 Michael Tsai's blog has done a good job of recording users' more recent frustrations with Siri. Here are just a handful of serial issues some users have recently reported: Setting timers instead of alarms. Bungling music requests (even for purchases that Siri has local access to). Delayed responses over fast data connections. Nonsense responses to conversion requests. Creating notes instead of reminders. Acknowledging requests without acting on them. Overwrought punctuation when dictating. Inability to consistently control smart devices.The list could go on. But has Siri really gotten more stupid? Could most issues be put down to fringe use cases, or over-expectations in a brave new world of chatbots powered by immensely resource-heavy large-language models? Consider what Walt Mossberg said in 2016, writing for The Verge: Before Apple bought it, Siri was on the road to being a robust digital assistant that could do many things, and integrate with many services — even though it was being built by a startup with limited funds and people. After Apple bought Siri, the giant company seemed to treat it as a backwater, restricting it to doing only a few, slowly increasing number of tasks, like telling you the weather, sports scores, movie and restaurant listings, and controlling the device's functions. ...On too many occasions, Siri either gets things wrong, doesn't know the answer, or can't verbalize it. Instead, it shows you a web search result, even when you're not in a position to read it.Many users would agree that very little has changed in the past eight years. AI Hopes on the Horizon Apple's next major software update, iOS 18, is rumored to include new generative AI features for Siri that will assist users in their daily lives. "Generative AI" is the key term here. The concept surged in popularity in late 2022, when OpenAI released its ChatGPT chatbot that can reply to questions and prompts with unnervingly nuanced human-like responses. The company has since expanded into generative AI tools for images and videos. One leaker has suggested that Apple is planning to use large-language models to entirely revamp Siri and turn it into the "ultimate virtual assistant." Rumors suggest that improvements could come in the form of better natural conversation capabilities (potentially aided by an improved iPhone microphone) and improved user personalization. The new functionality is expected to be available across devices, so Siri may retain conversation information from one device to another. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, one of the specific features Apple is developing is an improved interaction between Siri and the Messages app, which would let Siri auto-complete sentences more effectively and answer complex questions. However, more recent reports have claimed that Apple is not planning to debut its own generative AI chatbot. Apple has reportedly held discussions with companies such as Google, OpenAI, and Baidu about potential generative AI partnerships, but Apple's first set of new AI features in iOS 18 will not rely on cloud servers at all, according to Gurman. Move Over Siri? Whether or not a groundbreaking incarnation of Apple's virtual assistant is on the cards, given the persistent issues that have tarnished Siri's reputation, could a new name and branding help Apple distance itself from past failures? The idea of rebranding Siri into something entirely new has been floated by some observers in the tech world. Josh Johnson's blunt assessment echoes a common sentiment: "I honestly think Apple should kill the Siri brand. I'm not sure it can recover from the universal understanding that it’s just not good." He suggests the introduction of an LLM-powered assistant under a new name, proposing a fresh start to overcome the negative associations that currently plague Siri. Ty Belisle supports a drastic transformation, noting, "I've thought they should make a very bold 'Siri 2.0' announcement, but it's true the name Siri is so spoiled that they should ditch it." He also points out the practical benefits of a new name, such as reducing accidental activations — a problem that shorter names like "Siri" often face. John Gruber's perspective underscores the importance of first impressions and the long-term effects of Siri's underwhelming performance: "First impressions really matter, but in Siri's case, it's over a decade of lived experience." If Apple has significantly improved its voice technology, he argues, it should be introduced under a new brand to signify a clean break from the past. These voices present a compelling case for rebranding, but Apple would face significant risks if it introduced a new virtual assistant. Siri is deeply integrated into Apple's ecosystem and recognized worldwide. Abandoning the brand could confuse and alienate existing users who are accustomed to the name and functionality, despite its flaws. That being said, unlike Amazon's Alexa and Google's assistant, Siri has become the butt of numerous jokes. A new name and persona for the assistant could potentially revitalize its image, but Apple would have to ensure that any new product lives up to its promises, otherwise another misstep could be potentially disastrous. What are your thoughts about and experiences with Siri? Has its performance gotten better over time as Apple's software has become more complex, or is it in a death spiral? 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