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With AirPods 4, Apple’s AirPods Lineup Is Set to Get as Messy as Its iPad Lineup
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Apple suppliers will begin mass production of two new models of the fourth generation of AirPods in May. We are likely to see an "entry-level" and a "mid-tier" option in the AirPods 4 lineup. The new models are expected to arrive with an updated design, better fit, improved sound quality, and a USB-C charging case. They are expected to arrive in September or October.
You Can Now See Which Apps are Available for Vision Pro Before Spending $3500
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Vision Pro Apps are now available on a dedicated "App Store for Vision Pro" web page that lists out all the details about the visionOS apps. You can browse through new apps and specially curated categories. People who don't have the headset can also check out all the visionOS apps.
Apple Buys Another AI Startup as It Gears up for Generative AI Features
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Apple acquired a Canadian AI startup DarwinAI earlier this year to build its AI team. DarwinAI specializes in developing smaller and more efficient AI systems. This could be a big step towards integrating on-device AI capabilities in upcoming product lineups. We might get to see new AI features in Siri, Shortcuts, Messages, and more at WWDC 2024.
Just like iPhones and iPads, MacBooks also have a Low Power Mode that reduces energy use to increase battery life. This energy-saving mode on Mac reduces screen brightness, limits background processes, and decreases CPU processing speed. To enable Low Power Mode on Mac, go to Apple Menu -> System Settings -> Battery -> Low Power Mode and choose an option from the drop-down menu.
Apple Vision Pro Might Be Ready for a Global Launch, Starting with These Nine Countries
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Right now, Apple Vision Pro is available only in the United States and nowhere else. Discovered by MacRumors, the visionOS code gives us an idea about Vision Pro's international expansion. Apple might launch Vision Pro in China, Germany, Australia, France, Canada, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and the UK.
There are various ways to turn off Focus on an iPhone. The first way is to open the Control Center, tap on the Focus icon, and then tap on the currently enabled mode to turn off Focus on iPhone. Second, you can also disable a Focus mode directly from the Lock Screen. For this, long-press the label and tap on the selected focus. Lastly, you can always ask Siri to disable Focus for you.
EU iPhone Users Will Be Allowed to Download Apps Directly from Websites Soon
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Apple is allowing developers to offer their iOS apps for download directly from the website. Later this spring, Apple will launch a new “Web Distribution” feature via a software update that allows developers to distribute their iOS apps from their own website. Interested developers have to meet certain eligibility criteria and pay the Core Technology Fee of €0.50 for every first annual installation over one million installs.
There are several ways to change your MacBook wallpaper. First, you can go to System Settings -> Wallpaper and choose from Apple's pre-installed backgrounds as your Mac wallpaper. Second, you can use an existing image on your Mac as the desktop background. Lastly, there's also a way to set your photos as Mac wallpapers.
The Finder has a batch rename tool that helps you rename multiple files at the same time on a Mac. First, open the Finder Window and select the files you wish to rename. Then, right-click on the files and choose Rename. You can change the entire name, add some missing text, or replace the text in the selected files.
Apple Car Could’ve Arrived with a Chip as Powerful as Four M2 Ultras
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Apple reportedly developed a powerful chip equivalent to four M2 Ultras combined. Apple Silicon team was heavily involved in the car project and the development of the new chip was "nearly finished". Apple has officially cancelled its decade-long, multi-billion-dollar electric car project.
DMA Shatters Apple’s Closed Ecosystem: Uninstalling Safari on iPhone Now Possible
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According to the new compliance document, Apple is preparing to allow iPhone users in the EU to uninstall the Safari browser by the end of 2024. In addition, it is developing more “user-friendly ways" of transferring data from an iPhone to a non-Apple device, which will be available by fall 2025. Furthermore, developers in the EU are allowed to submit requests for additional interoperability for their apps. All these changes apply only to the EU, and no other country or region.
First Major visionOS Update is Here and It Improves Personas and EyeSight
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Apple has released visionOS 1.1, the first major update for Vision Pro. the update brings improvements to Personas, EyeSight and virtual keyboard. With the latest visionOS update, Personas are a bit more detailed and EyeSight has also improved with better rendering of eyes. It also brings bug fixes for a couple of known bugs in Vision Pro.
Your iPhone's screen may sometimes act erratically or register random touches even when you aren't interacting with this. This issue, commonly known as ghost touch, arises due to changes made to accessibility settings, software glitches, physical damage, electrical interference that may have cause by using non-Apple-certified chargers and cables. This can be fixed by updating iOS and apps, checking accessibility features, unplugging faulty accessories, and cleaning the screen on a timely basis.
There are various ways to select multiple files on a Mac. First, hold the Shift key to select multiple files on Mac that are in a sequence. If items aren't in a sequence, select one file, hold down the Command key and then select the other files. If you want to select all files on a Mac, use the Command + A keyboard shortcut.
iOS 17.4 Brings New Emojis, Clock Widget and Major App Store Changes
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Apple has outed iOS 17.4 with new emojis, sideloading feature in the EU, improvements to the Stolen Device Protection feature and more. If you're in EU, you can now sideload apps from third-party app stores after installing iOS 17.4. Moreover, iOS 17.4 also brings a couple of bug fixes and security updates.
Apple announces its much-buzzed M3 MacBook Air lineup in 13-inch and 15-inch options. The new M3 MacBook Air is claimed to be the “world’s best consumer laptop for AI" in the press release. The 13-inch M3 MacBook Air starts at $1099, and the 15-inch MacBook Air starts at $1299. Both models are available for up for pre-orders starting today, with shipping starting as early as March 8.
iPhone SE 4 Design Revealed in CAD Renders; Still Rocks a Single Camera
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Leaked iPhone SE 4 CAD renders reveal an iPhone 14-like design with a single rear camera. The iPhone SE 4 will likely bring big upgrades, including a 6.1-inch display with Face ID, a USB-C port, and there's a possibility of an Action Button as well. The fourth generation of iPhone SE is expected to be launched sometime in 2025.
New reports have surfaced that suggest Apple will announce its new products this week via press releases. Apple might launch a new M2 iPad Air, OLED iPad Pro with M3 chip, Magic Keyboard, M3 MacBook Air, Apple Pencil, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch bands in March. Besides, a new Apple TV and a HomePod with a display are likely to be in Apple's pipeline of upcoming 2024 products.
A new leak posted on X (formerly Twitter) reveals chip details of 16 new Apple devices. We might see iPad 11th-gen models with A14 Bionic chip, iPad Mini 7 with A17, 2024 iPad Air models with M2, and the OLED iPad Pro models with M3 processor. The iPhone 16 series is expected to feature an A18 chipset.
The renowned software company MacPaw is all set to launch one of the first third-party app stores on iPhone, named Setapp Store. On Thursday, the company is releasing its Setapp store in Beta, with the stable version arriving in April 2024. With iOS 17.4 and later, Setapp will be available on the iPhone for a monthly subscription. This alternative app store on iOS will feature a curated selection of apps, including fan favorites from the Setapp catalog.
Apple is getting ready for a major rebrand of Apple ID to "Apple Account", several sources told MacRumors. Some Apple support documents already have mentions of "Apple Account". We might see this Apple ID rebranding later this year along with iOS 18 and macOS 15. At the moment, it isn't clear why Apple is considering a new name for Apple ID.
Tim Cook Reiterates Ground-Breaking Generative AI Features Will Arrive in 2024
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During its annual shareholders meeting, Tim Cook said Apple will "break new ground" in Generative AI in 2024. Apple completely scrapped off its Electric Car project and brought the complete focus to AI. Right now, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are some big names in Generative AI.
To see important messages sent by websites, you might have to allow pop-ups sometimes on your Mac. To allow pop-ups on Mac in Safari, go to Safari Settings> Websites> Pop-up windows> allow. For Chrome, visit site settings> privacy and security> pop-ups and redirects and allow all pop-ups on Mac.
Apple has reportedly cancelled its electric car project after a decade-long, multi-billion-dollar effort to rival Tesla. According to Bloomberg, Apple's senior executives decided to wind down the electric car project in recent weeks. Nearly 2000 employees were working on the project, some employees will be moved to Apple’s Generative AI team led by John Giannandrea. Others might be asked to switch to other Apple teams and there will be layoffs as well.
Accessing the Control Center on Apple Vision Pro could be tricky initially. While wearing the Vision Pro, look up and you will see a small downward-facing appear on the screen. Tap your thumb and index finger and then select the Control Center icon from here. Moreover, you can also customize the Control Center on Vision Pro by visiting Settings>Control Center.
ProMotion Display Finally Coming to Standard iPhones but Not This Year: Report
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Apple is expected to bring ProMotion Always-on Display technology across its entire iPhone lineup with the iPhone 17 series. Next year, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus will feature OLED displays with the LTPO technology, which makes them the first-ever standard iPhone models to get ProMotion displays. The iPhone 17 and 17 Plus might also feature a taller aspect ratio of 19.6:9, which is currently teased for the iPhone 16 Pro models.
Forgot Screen Time Passcode on iPhone or Mac? Here’s How to Reset It
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Screen Time passcode helps in limiting apps and also applying parental restrictions on your child's iPhone or Mac. If you have forgotten Screen Time passcode on iPhone or Mac, you can easily reset it by entering your Apple ID password. In case, you don't remember your Apple ID credentials, you'll have to reset it first.
Developers Think Apple Arcade is Dying Because Apple Doesn’t Respect Gaming
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Several developers have voiced their concerns about the state of Apple Arcade and they think the gaming subscription service is on the verge of death because of declining payments to developers, Apple's reluctance to greenlit a project and shrinking bonus pool. It is possible that (another) Arcade reboot is on the cards.
Several Vision Pro owners have reported a vertical hairline crack appearing in the front glass of their headsets.
All the reports mentioned that the crack became visible suddenly and for no obvious reason. Apple hasn't officially addressed this issue as a manufacturing or design flaw. The repair would cost you $300 with Apple Care, which could go up to $800 without Apple Care coverage.
There are several ways to sync your iPhone contacts to your Mac. First, iCloud syncing is one of the best ways to sync iPhone contacts across all Apple devices. Second, you can use Finder to sync your iPhone contacts. Third, AirDrop is a convenient option if you wish to transfer selected contacts from iPhone to Mac.
Apple Wants to Add Cameras to AirPods Along With AI Features & Advanced Sensors
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With Samsung entering the Smart Ring product category, Apple is also exploring ideas to better and super-charge its wearable category. As per Mark Gurman, some of the ideas that Apple has discussed internally include a smart ring, smart glasses and AirPods with cameras. These products can help Apple target audience that want smart, health features.
Apple introduced PQ3, the new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage. PQ3 is the first messaging protocol that qualifies to reach what Apple calls "Level 3 security", and offers extensive defenses against even highly sophisticated quantum attacks. The new iMessage security protocol is claimed to surpass protocols in all other widely deployed messaging apps.
For years, a lot of users swear by the rice bag method to dry their wet phones. However, Apple warns users not to put their iPhones in a rice bag when the phone gets wet or a liquid-detection alert appears. The small particles of rice might get into the openings and damage your phone. The best way to dry a wet iPhone is to leave it in a cool area with some airflow.
This Ingenious and Affordable ‘Mod’ Solves Apple Vision Pro’s Biggest Gripe
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Apple Vision Pro users have complained that it is quite heavy and uncomfortable to wear even with the Dual Loop band. Well, some users have come up with an Ingenious mod where they are using CPAP machine straps that are quite affordable.
With numerous patents under its belt, Apple smart ring has been a concept for more than a decade now. A new report from Korea now claims that Apple is speeding up the development of its smart ring that can be worn on the finger to track health biometrics. Apple Ring is expected to be a direct rival to the upcoming Galaxy Ring from Samsung, which will debut later in 2024.
According to a new leak on X (aka Twitter), Apple is planning an all-new "Titanium Grey" and "Dessert Titanium" color options for the iPhone 16 Pro models. The Dessert Titanium option will be a shade of gold and the Titanium Gray will look similar to the space gray colorway. As of now, it isn't clear which iPhone 15 Pro colors these teased options would replace.
According to Mark Gurman, Apple is probably at least 18 months away from launching a second-generation Vision Pro. Recently, several users have started returning their Vision Pro headsets. Some users find the headset heavy and difficult to manage, while others feel that it doesn't justify the huge $3500 price tag. The second generation of Vision Pro is expected to fix the common issues that users are having with the first one.
An X (aka Twitter) user shared an image that reveals the vertical camera layout of the iPhone 16 model. This post corroborates with multiple sources that suggest Apple's plans to switch to a new camera layout for the iPhone 16 models. If Apple switched to the vertical camera layout, we might see the Spatial Video recording on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.
iPhone flashlight not working is one of the most commonly faced iOS issues. It's damn annoying when your iPhone's torch stops working or the flashlight icon is greyed out. You can check if anything is blocking the flash, close the Camera app, reboot the iPhone, update iOS, or reset all settings to fix the iPhone flashlight won't work problems. If nothing helps, you can contact Apple support and get your phone diagnosed.
According to a latest report by Bloomberg, Apple is considering to power Spotlight Search using Large Language Model (LLM). This will allow users to access features of third-party apps directly from Spotlight Search. Additionally, Xcode will also get Copilot-like features to help coders.
A18 Chip in iPhone 16 to Get a Powerful Neural Engine for AI Features: Report
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Apple is ready to catch up with the AI trend, according to a report by Economic Daily News. Apple's next-gen A18 and M4 chipsets will be equipped with a powerful neural engine to deliver AI performance. It is expected that upcoming Apple chipsets will have significantly more number of neural cores for generative AI features.
iPhone camera not focusing is an extremely annoying issue that stops you from clicking focused photos and videos. In most cases, software bugs, damaged lenses, low-lighting conditions, incorrect camera settings, and hardware issues are responsible for why your iPhone camera won't focus. You can check the camera lenses for any physical damage, restart the Camera app, remove magnetic attachments, reboot the iPhone, or update iOS to fix an iPhone camera that keeps going unfocused. If nothing helps, you can factory reset your iPhone to wipe off any complex bugs.