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• newAR 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 t…
  - 4 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 4:26am -
• newNew 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 b…
  - 6 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 2:00am -
• newApple 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-Catherin…
  - 7 hours ago 19 Apr 24, 1:27am -
• newExploit 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…
  - 10 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 10:06pm -
• newNew 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 othe…
  - 11 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 8:51pm -
• newElgato has an attractive new Neo range for content creators & streamers
  Elgato has released a range of new products that aim to improve video calls, assist streamers or podcasters, make Mac users more productive, and do it with style.Elgato's new Neo range of devices (monitor not included)When Elgato released a teleprompter, the Elgato Prompter, in December 2023, it was actually game-changing. It was the first time that such a degree of functionality, and such a degree of build quality, came within the budget of non-professional users.Now the company wants to do the…
  - 12 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 8:21pm -
• newApple's iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners
  Apple's recycling program has come under fire, with employee theft and the destruction of working iPhones named as big problems in an examination of the environmental effort.Daisy, Apple's iPhone recycling robotApple has repeatedly promoted its green credentials when it comes to recycling old iPhones and other products handed over by customers via its trade-in program. By taking older customer devices off them, Apple is able to disassemble the hardware and potentially reuse some materials in fut…
  - 12 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 7:47pm -
• newMore than 60 IHG hotels in North America now have AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room
  IHG Hotels & Resorts, the first hospitality chain to offer AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room, has begun rolling out the feature to select locations.Image Credit: IHG Hotels & ResortsStarting Thursday, more than 60 IHG properties in North America will allow guests to connect their iPhone or iPad to the in-room TV. This will allow guests to stream videos, listen to music, play Apple Arcade games, use Apple Fitness+, and more.Guests will connect to a compatible TV by scanning a QR code on the screen.…
  - 13 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 7:39pm -
• newAdobe Express mobile app for iOS ships with Firefly generative AI smarts
  The Adobe Express mobile app is now out of beta, with iOS Creative Cloud users now able to access the design tool with Firefly generative AI elements.Adobe Express on iPhone gets FireflyAdobe Express is the creative suite's simplified design tool that lets users quickly create flyers, posters, and documents with little effort.On April 18, the new Adobe Express mobile app exited beta and became available for iOS. Additions this time around include Adobe pushing the use of Adobe Firefly, its gener…
  - 14 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 6:38pm -
• newApple boasts that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions in half
  As part of its annual report on its environmental efforts, Apple has announced that its overall greenhouse gas emissions are now down 55% since 2015.Apple is working to use alternative energy supplies including windAhead of Earth Day on April 22, Apple has issued its now annual Environmental Progress Report. It says the 55% cut represents important progress in its intention to become carbon neutral by 2030."The proof of Apple's commitment to climate action is in our progress," said Lisa Jackson,…
  - 14 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 6:06pm -

• newA new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon
  The launch of the Apple Vision Pro in China seems imminent, after a major retailer launched a 3D shopping app designed for the headset.A screenshot from Taobao's visionOS app [Weibo]The Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in the United States, but an international expansion has been speculated to occur ahead of WWDC 2024. It now seems that China could be one of the first major markets to receive the headset.Alibaba's Taobao online marketplace has launched a new shopping app in the count…
  - 15 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 5:36pm -
• newTim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests in a $250 million AI campus expansion
  CEO Tim Cook has continued his tour of Asia by visiting Singapore, where he announced that Apple will spend $250 million to expand its existing campus there.Apple Marina Bay Sands store, SingaporeApple does not release Tim Cook's schedule in advance, but following visits to Vietnam and then Indonesia, the CEO is concluding what appears to be a week-long Asia trip. His apparently final stop is a two-day visit to Singapore, and at the same time Apple has announced a significant expansion of its of…
  - 15 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 4:46pm -
• newTo help win an iPhone antitrust suit, Apple is again demanding commission data from Valve
  Apple says it needs business records from Valve in order to contest an ongoing consumer antitrust case about the App Store, and has turned to the courts to get it.App Store iconGame developer Valve is not involved in the antitrust case that consumers have brought against Apple. However, Apple has now filed a subpoena request asking a federal judge to compel Valve to provide data that it says is "core" to its defense.Apple is accused in a class-action suit of forcing up app prices because of its…
  - 16 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 4:12pm -
• newSam's Club membership drops to $14, the best price ever
  Get a 1-year Sam's Club membership for just $14, the lowest price on record, for affordable access to warehouse deals.Beating the previous all-time best price, today's Sam's Club $14 membership deal is hosted by StackCommerce and offers new members a significant discount on a 1-year membership, which normally retails for $50.Buy for $14You can choose from thousands of items, ranging from prepared meals to patio furniture for the summer. With over 597 warehouse locations in the U.S. covering 45 s…
  - 24 hours ago 18 Apr 24, 8:26am -
• iPhone 17 Plus display might be a hair smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus
  Apple may make a controversial change, with a new rumor claiming that the size of the iPhone 17 Plus screen could shrink a bit, when compared to iPhone 16 Plus.iPhone 15 Plus [left] and iPhone 15Apple has gradually increased the display size of its iPhones over time. The current-gen models sit at 6.1 inches for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with the Plus and Pro Max measuring 6.7 inches.In a tweet on X, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants now believes that the iPhone 17 Plus will h…
  - 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 12:09am -
• First third party App Store in the EU is live
  Following changes in iOS 17.4 and legislation allowing them, the first new alternative app store has launched in the EU, that promises to help distribute "indie" apps at a low-cost yearly fee.Image Credit: AltStoreOn Wednesday, AltStore PAL announced that it is officially launching as an alternative to Apple's App Store in the European Union. It bills itself as an "open-source, crowd-funded app store for indies."According to the developers, distributing apps via AltStore PAL is entirely free and…
  - 1 day ago 17 Apr 24, 11:19pm -
• Game emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies
  Following controversy over the weekend, the Delta game emulator has been made available in the App Store, for potential users outside of the European Union.Delta, a game emulator for iPhoneDelta from Testut Tech is billed as an all-in-one emulator for iOS. A follow-up to GBA4iOS, it is aimed at users who want to play ROMs of Nintendo games on their iPhone, especially those of portable Nintendo consoles.The list of supported game systems include the GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS, Ni…
  - 1 day ago 17 Apr 24, 11:16pm -
• All of the specs of the iPhone SE 4 may have just been leaked
  A leak that is chiefly rounding up previous rumors about the iPhone SE 4 has added that it will have AI-based camera features, and contrary to expectations, will resemble the iPhone 13 more than the iPhone 14.Leaker claims that the iPhone SE 4 will resemble the iPhone 13, at least from the frontThere are now so many rumors about the iPhone SE 4, such as renders, that it sounds as if it must be coming soon, instead of in early 2025 as most recently claimed. Now a new leaker, with no Apple-related…
  - 1 day ago 17 Apr 24, 11:02pm -
• The 'For All Mankind' universe is about to get a whole lot bigger
  Apple TV+ hit "For All Mankind" has been renewed for a fifth season, and a spin-off is also going back to the beginning for a new look at the Soviet space race.The new "Star City" will go back to the beginning of "For All Mankind," and see life from the Soviet side"For All Mankind" was one of the first shows announced by Apple TV+ back at its launch in 2019, and is an alternative view of the space race. While it now seems a long way since its starting point of having the Soviets be the first to…
  - 1 day ago 17 Apr 24, 10:12pm -
• How to make Apple Music more private by turning off 'Discoverable by Nearby Contacts'
  Apple Music has a setting that automatically opts users into sharing your musical tastes with contacts by default. Here's what the problem is, and how to keep what you listen to a bit more private.Apple Music playlistsLike many other streaming services, Apple Music has a variety of music discovery systems in place, to help its subscribers discover new music. While some of this is algorithmic-based, there are some elements that involve the tastes of other people.With public sharing comes concern…
  - 1 day ago 17 Apr 24, 9:40pm -
• From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption
  A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers.Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumersApple's hardware ecosystem is expansive and diverse, encapsulating a range of devices from iPhones to Mac computers, each with its dedicated user base. However, when analyzing the penetration of these devices among US consumers, the numbers reveal more than just market s…
  - 1 day ago 17 Apr 24, 9:31pm -
• How to organize Safari tabs using tab groups in iPadOS 17
  Safari tab groups have been in iPadOS for several years, and can really help you organize pages you've browsed. Here's how to use them in iPadOS 17.Tabs in Safari in iOS and iPadOS allow you to open multiple web pages at once - with each page in a separate tab. This makes reading quicker.A few years ago, Apple added Tab Groups to Safari in iOS and iPadOS, which allows you to group tabs by category into groups with names you define. Each tab group has a name you give it, and you can add multiple…
  - 1 day ago 17 Apr 24, 9:02pm -
• Amazon's latest Apple deals make perfect Mother's Day gifts (and prices start at just $24)
  Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024 and that means it's time to start picking out the perfect gift for Mom. With Amazon's Apple deals that offer prices as low as $24, these gift ideas won't break the bank, while still treating Mom to a wonderful surprise.Grab an AirTag for as low as $24 during the latest round of price drops. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
  - 1 day ago 17 Apr 24, 8:38pm -
• Microsoft brings OneNote to the Apple Vision Pro -- with a key limitation
  Word and Excel were available on the Apple Vision Pro at launch, but now Microsoft is expanding its apps with an earlier than expected release of its note-taking app, OneNote.Microsoft OneNote on Apple Vision Pro (Source: Microsoft)While Microsoft committed to all of its Microsoft 365 apps being available on the Apple Vision Pro, at launch it concentrated on its main applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Now the company has announced that Microsoft OneNote has joined the list."Now, wi…
  - 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 8:01pm -
• Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push
  Apple is continuing to step up its environmental efforts, revealing new projects to increase the use of clean energy, as well as to replenish fresh water it uses by 2030 ahead of Earth Day.An Apple solar farmApple made a pledge in 2020 to become completely carbon neutral by 2030, covering everything from its supply chain to power consumed to recharge its products. In an update on April 17, it seems Apple is well on its way to achieving the goal.The update, published on Wednesday morning, include…
  - 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 6:26pm -
• Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote
  Exclusive: One of Apple's most inconspicuously popular apps, Notes, is bound to become even more powerful when the company unveils its next generation operating systems in June, AppleInsider has learned.iOS 18 to bring new Notes featuresAmong its new features will be audio recording support built in at the application level, similar to integrated Voice Memos, according to people familiar with the matter. The feature is currently under development for iOS 18 and macOS 15 and should ultimately mak…
  - 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 5:20pm -
• China suspected of being behind Apple's recent spyware warnings
  A security blog claims that the recent attack on iPhones was done by spyware called LightSpy, which appears to be linked to China.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesOn April 11, 2024, Apple issued alerts to users in 92 countries, including India, about a "mercenary spyware attack" that it believes may have affected them. Apple gave no further details, other than to say that the attack was an attempt to "remotely compromise the iPhone."According to a research and intellige…
  - 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 4:57pm -
• Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has told Indonesia's President that the company will look at the feasibility of opening manufacturing in the country, though he hasn't said whether that means the iPhone.Tim Cook (right) with photographer Sofyan Pratama in IndonesiaFollowing his two-day visit to Vietnam, in which he committed Apple to expanding its manufacturing there, Tim Cook met with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo over similar issues. Apple does not currently have manufacturers in Indonesia, but accordin…
  - 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 3:48pm -
• Fear of Nintendo's wrath is keeping emulators off of the App Store
  Despite Apple's recent rule change, it has been a bumpy few days for emulators on the App Store as small developers fear the wrath of Nintendo and others.Nintendo may be waiting in the shadows to smash any emulator out of existenceSoftware emulation has been around for decades and is perfectly legal, at least the technology is. The implementation of emulators, business models, and how users obtain games live in this unchallenged legal gray area that developers are scared to test.The Google Play…
  - 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 2:48am -
• Apple rolls out second beta round, including EU Web Distribution in iOS 17.5
  Apple has shifted onto the second round of developer betas, with the latest iteration of iOS 17.5 including Apple's Web Distribution system.iOS 17Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds via any Apple Developer Center or more directly by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas, doing so through the Settings app. Public beta versions generally arrive a short time after the developer versions, and public participants can sign up through the Apple Be…
  - 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 12:01am -
• Jerusalem Flag autoprediction bug is fixed in iOS 17.5 developer beta
  Apple's second iOS 17.5 developer beta has fixed a bug that showed the Palestinian flag in the predictive text system when users typed in "Jerusalem."An example of the Jerusalem flag bug in iMessage for iOS. On April 10, complaints were made to social media that iOS 17.4.1 had a bug in the autocorrect system. For some iPhone users, typing Jerusalem on the standard keyboard in iMessage offered the Palestinian flag in the predictive text system.At the same time, searching for Jerusalem in emoji se…
  - 2 days ago 16 Apr 24, 11:57pm -
• iPhone 16 Pro 256GB rumor makes sense, but is by a known falsifier
  The new rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro could start with 256GB of storage across the board is a logical extrapolation, but has been made by a one-time serial leaker with a record for falsehoods.iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe Apple rumor mill contains both leakers with valid sources and people with less reliable ways to get information. In some instances, the leaker can be offering up details that are presented as a genuine rumor, but could also just as easily be an educated guess thrown out for consumption.L…
  - 2 days ago 16 Apr 24, 11:23pm -
• Second developer beta of visionOS 1.2 has arrived
  Owners of the Apple Vision Pro can now test out the second developer build of the visionOS 1.2 operating system.visionOSThe second build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the first one, which arrived on April 2. The new build is build number 21O5565d, replacing the first beta, build number 21O5555e.It is still unclear exactly what Apple has changed in the new beta cycle, but release notes mention changes were made to fix an issue with FaceTime call synchronization and notification interruption issu…
  - 2 days ago 16 Apr 24, 10:40pm -
• How iOS Web Distribution works in the EU in iOS 17.5
  The new iOS 17.5 beta introduces app sideloading from websites in the EU and Apple has announced both what eligible developers have to do, and what users can expect to see.Apple is allowing EU developers to skip the App Store and offer sideloading from their websitesAs previously expected, the new beta release of iOS 17.5, adds the facility for sideloading apps from a website. Apple had previously resisted allowing this Web Distribution, but was pressured into it by the EU and its Digital Market…
  - 2 days ago 16 Apr 24, 10:30pm -
• Future Apple Vision Pro could help the user get life-saving medical advice
  Apple is developing technology for wearable devices like Apple Vision Pro that measure and monitor biometric data and location to provide tailored and potentially lifesaving advice.Apple wearables could provide medication reminders and guidance. An Apple patent, "Method and device for health monitoring," describes a system for monitoring a user's biometric data to display suggestions and guidance in a mixed-reality (MR) system. The implementation of the technology suggests future wearables from…
  - 2 days ago 16 Apr 24, 9:35pm -
• When to expect every Mac to get the AI-based M4 processor
  Apple will reportedly update its entire Mac line to the M4 processor, beginning in late 2024 and concluding with the Mac Pro in the second half of 2025.The 14-inch MacBook Pro is to be the first to gain the M4 processorFollowing reports that Apple is planning an M4 processor with AI features for the Mac, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed an expected release schedule for the whole range. Writing in his "Power On" newsletter, he says that the transition will, unsurprisingly, start with the MacB…
  - 2 days ago 16 Apr 24, 8:46pm -
• Apple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day
  Building up to Earth Day, Apple is highlighting it's wide device recycling program, how to trade in old iPhones, and how it has eliminated the use of leather in it's products.Image Credit: AppleApple has refreshed its trade-in page ahead of Earth Day, prompting users to rummage through their tech stash for things that can be traded in or recycled."This Earth Day, let's put your used device to good use. You can trade it in and get credit toward your next purchase," Apple's trade-in page reads. "O…
  - 2 days ago 16 Apr 24, 8:35pm -
• Apple wants to make grooved keys to stop nasty finger oil transfer to MacBook Pro screens
  Apple is researching a novel way to keep MacBook Pro displays clean — by changing the structure of keys on the keyboard.Every key would have a groove or gully around it to collect dirt and keep it off the top of the keysApple has previously issued support documents about keeping displays clean, and it's also tried very many times to make a new keyboard. Some attempts have been less successful than others.But now in a newly-granted patent called "Keycap particle evacuation structure," Apple is…
  - 2 days ago 16 Apr 24, 8:31pm -
• Rode's MagSafe Phone Cage and new mount will give a boost to your iPhone videography
  Rode has launched a pair of iPhone accessories to improve smartphone videography, with the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount designed to help mobile content creators.Rode Phone CageLaunched during NAB 2024, Rode's newest videography tools are aimed at turning an iPhone into a filmmaking device. To do that, Rode has come up with ways to handle the iPhone as if it's a camera, with two new accessories.The Phone Cage is a smartphone mounting system that consists of a ring grip with a central MagSafe-com…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 8:07pm -
• Apple, Google, Meta, others struggle when it comes to ad transparency
  A new report suggests that every tech giant has failed to provide crucial ad transparency tools to its user base, leaving the door open for disinformation and manipulation.On Tuesday, Mozilla and CheckFirst, a Finland-based research company, released a report detailing how tech companies like Apple, Google, TikTok, and X handle ad transparency. Ultimately, the report found that all platforms could be doing more to disclose why a user is seeing an advertisement and who is behind the ad.The resear…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 7:57pm -
• How to add a Quick Link for locations in Apple Maps in macOS
  Apple Maps on macOS allows you to add Quick Links to locations in the sidebar for easier access. Here's how to add the shortcuts.Apple MapsRecent improvements in Apple Maps on macOS provide a host of new features. One of the recent improvements in Apple Maps is the ability to click some points of interest and then add them to the Maps sidebar as shortcuts, which Apple calls Quick Links.When you add a Quick Link to the sidebar in Apple Maps, you can later single-click it and zoom quickly to that…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 7:26pm -
• Apple wants an iPhone camera module maker in India
  As part of Apple's continued shift to increase iPhone production in India, the company is now trying to secure suppliers for camera modules within the country.iPhone 15 Pro Max camera moduleApple has spent years trying to move away from China-centric production into one with multiple manufacturing bases. While Apple wants to significantly increase its iPhone production in India in the coming years, it has to solve multiple problems that can slow progress.One of the issues is component sourcing,…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 6:44pm -
• Clean junk files from your Mac with Intego Washing Machine X9
  Spring is the perfect time to clean up your Mac, and there's nothing better than professional software like Mac Washing Machine X9 from Intego's famous software suite to do the job.Mac Washing Machine X9 from IntegoMacs are efficient and typically maintain themselves quite well without our intervention, thanks to the way macOS works. But over time and with heavy use, they can slow down or simply become cluttered with unnecessary files.You can remove these unwanted files and duplicates or organiz…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 6:28pm -
• Apple is researching how to make the ultimate MagSafe wallet and iPhone carrying case
  Apple has been granted a patent for a new accessory that would hold a user's credit cards, charge their iPhone, and be worn on the wrist or around the neck.New luggage-label-like accessory designed by AppleApple's FineWoven cases for iPhone may not have been the most well-received ones that the company has made, but it isn't giving up looking for new accessories. In a newly-granted patent called "Accessory device for electronic devices," Apple proposes an accessory that looks like an over-sized…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 6:14pm -
• Tim Cook meets with Vietnamese officials, developers, and students
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has spent a second day in Vietnam, discussing investment with the country's prime minister, as well as being shown developers working on Apple Vision Pro apps.Tim Cook visits a school in VietnamOn the second of his two-day visit to Hanoi, Tim Cook once again met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. They discussed Apple increasing its investment in the country, and the government creating a working group to help with the company's expansion efforts."There is no place like Vietn…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 4:11pm -
• Apple opens fourth Developer Academy in Indonesia
  Apple has announced a new Apple Developer Academy for Bali, which will have a nine-month program teaching coding, marketing and all the skills to create apps.Members of the Apple Developer Academies in IndonesiaIn 2018, Apple opened its first Apple Developer Academy in Indonesia, and since expanded it from Jakarta to Surabaya and Batam. Over 2,000 students have attended and Apple says that 90% of its graduates have gone on to what it calls meaningful employment."We've seen many times over that a…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 3:31pm -
• Spotify listeners may finally get lossless audio -- but at a cost
  Spotify is preparing to unveil its long-rumored lossless audio feature, but the company won't be taking Apple Music's approach.Lossless audio & AirPods optimization coming to SpotifyThe concept of Spotify offering lossless audio isn't new. Initially dubbed "Spotify HiFi," the idea was first teased in 2021, hinting at a premium subscription model named "Supremium." However, it seems Spotify has revised its strategy, opting for an add-on model instead.The new feature, "Music Pro," isn't a replacem…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 6:57am -
• Deals: get a free $40 gift card with a Costco membership
  For a limited time, score a free Costco Shop Card valued at $40 with a 1-year Gold Star Costco membership.Get a free Costco gift card with membership.The best Costco membership deal we've seen is back, delivering a free $40 digital Shop Card with a 1-year $60 Gold Star membership. This offer is hosted by StackCommerce and is valid for new members only (or members whose memberships have been expired for more than 18 months) located in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.Grab the deal Continue Reading on Appl…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 6:52am -
• Apple's iOS 18 AI will be on-device preserving privacy, and not server-side
  Apple's AI push in iOS 18 is rumored to focus on privacy with processing done directly on the iPhone, that won't connect to cloud services.Siri is expected to get a big upgrade with iOS 18Over the past few months, we've heard a lot about Apple's endeavors in Artificial Intelligence and the features it aims to introduce later this year with iOS 18 and macOS 15. Various sources have all claimed that Apple would introduce AI-related enhancements.It looks like the initial batch of features will func…
  - 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 5:10am -
• How to shoot 3D video for Apple Vision Pro on iPhone 15 Pro
  Apple added the ability to record Spatial Video to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max as part of iOS 17.2. Here's how to record video to be viewed on the Apple Vision Pro.Spatial Video will be viewable on the Apple Vision ProThe Apple Vision Pro headset, due in early 2024, will give users the ability to record and view Spatial Video, a format that can be viewed with a 3D effect. On the headset itself, this will be recorded using Apple's first three-dimensional camera.Ahead of the Apple Visi…
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