11-13-19 -

16-inch MacBook Pro maxes out at over $6000 with 8TB SSD, 64GB RAM, more
Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro is available to order now. It starts at $2,399, which is much lower than some supply chain rumors had suggested. At the high-end, the 16-inch MacBook Pro maxes out at $6,099, and gets you quite a bit of power. m...

11-13-19 -

Apple discontinues 15-inch MacBook Pro as 16-inch now available
Alongside the launch of the brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro, Apple has officially discontinued the 15-inch MacBook Pro. more… The post Apple discontinues 15-inch MacBook Pro as 16-inch now available appeared first on 9to5Mac.

11-13-19 -

Phil Schiller talks 16-inch MacBook Pro Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and more i...
Apple just unveiled the all-new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and one of the biggest changes is the return to a scissor switch Magic Keyboard. In a new interview with CNET, Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller explained Apple’s decision to change keyboar...

11-13-19 -

Review: Mophies juice pack access for iPhone 11 Pro Max is a must-have for fr...
The iPhone 11 Pro Max battery has been fantastic since the day I purchased it. Apple touts up to 80 hours of audio playback and 20 hours of video playback. Apple’s technical specs page says that it lasts up to five hours longer than the iPhone...

11-13-19 -

Apple announces Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR available starting in December
Apple’s highly anticipated all-new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR have been slated for a fall release since being unveiled at WWDC last June. Now Apple has officially announced that the new professional Mac and display will be available st...

11-13-19 -

Apple announces new 16-inch MacBook Pro: scissor switch Magic Keyboard, loude...
Apple today announced the new high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro which replaces the existing 15-inch lineup. The new MacBook Pro heralds the return of the ‘Magic Keyboard’, a six-speaker system, up to 8 core processor and up to 64 G...

11-13-19 -

Apple supplier Foxconn profits rise as Japan Display hits five years of losses
Two Apple suppliers yesterday delivered their earnings reports, with rather different outcomes. The reports saw Foxconn profits rise significantly while Japan Display hit five straight years of losses. While Foxconn’s fortunes are stron...

11-13-19 -

Intel chip security flaws remain, say security researchers, despite claims
Intel chip security flaws that affect all Macs, as well as Windows and Linux machines, still exist, say security researchers – despite the chipmaker’s claims to have fixed them. Similar flaws were found and patched in ARM processors, ...

11-13-19 -

How to change playback quality and save data when streaming Apple TV+
Apple TV+ offers its original television shows and movies at a very high quality, with higher streaming bandwidth than any other service. However, this also means Apple TV+ uses a lot of data. Here’s how to change the playback quality s...

11-13-19 -

Instagram ramps up TikTok competition as it tests new Reels in-app editing fe...
Instagram is upping its efforts to compete with TikTok. A new report from TechCrunch today details that the company has debuted Instagram Reels, which makes it easy to create 15-second video clips set to music. more… The post Instagram...

11-13-19 -

Apple Watch Thanksgiving Activity Challenge returning this year, encourages a...
Following yesterday’s challenge in honor of Veterans Day, Apple has already set its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge. As first spotted by Kyle Seth Gray on Twitter, Apple is holding an Activity Challenge for Thanksgiving later this month. m...

11-13-19 -

Walmart adds integration with Siri as it expands Voice Ordering feature
Walmart has announced that it is integrating with Siri on iOS to allow shoppers to easily add items to their cart. The new Voice Order feature allows you interact with Walmart by simply telling Siri to “Add to Walmart.” more… The p...

11-12-19 -

Tim Cook and President Trump to tour Apple facilities in Texas together, repo...
Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump are expected to make a trip to Texas together, Reuters reports today. The trip has yet to be officially announced, but the two would reportedly tour facilities in Texas where Apple products are made. ...

11-12-19 -

Bloomberg: 16-inch MacBook Pro coming as soon as tomorrow, starting at $2,400
A new report from Bloomberg this evening says that Apple will debut the new 16-inch MacBook Pro as soon as tomorrow. This follows 9to5Mac’s reporting from yesterday, which indicated that Apple is currently holding private briefings with...

11-12-19 -

How to quickly select, move, and delete notes on iPhone and iPad with two-fin...
Want to boost your Notes app management efficiency on iPhone or iPad? Read along for how to quickly select, move, and delete multiple notes with a two-finger tap and drag on iPhone and iPad. more… The post How to quickly select, move, ...

11-12-19 -

Apple highlights at JNUC 2019 that all Fortune 500 members are using Apple pr...
At JNUC 2019, Jeremy Butcher from Apple Product Marketing came on stage to give the Apple community an update on the state of Apple’s enterprise focus. He highlighted that all Fortune 500 companies are using Apple products. more… The ...

11-12-19 -

Minecraft Earth now available in the US, Mobs in the Park in-person events se...
Minecraft Earth is the latest title in the highly popular franchise that allows players to leverage augmented reality to collaborate with others in real-time and cover “the entire planet in Minecraft.” While the game has been available in som...

11-12-19 -

Former HBO CEO in advanced talks with Apple TV+ for an exclusive production deal
The Wall Street Journal reports today that former HBO CEO Richard Plepler is in talks to sign an exclusive production deal with Apple TV+. According to the report, a deal could be finalized within the next “few weeks.” more… The po...

11-12-19 -

iOS 13.3. beta 2 brings Safari support for NFC, USB, and Lightning FIDO2 secu...
Apple released the second developer beta of iOS 13.3 today and one of the changes includes Safari support for NFC, USB, and Lightning FIDO2-compliant security keys. more… The post iOS 13.3. beta 2 brings Safari support for NFC, USB, an...

11-12-19 -

Apple TV app launches on Amazon Fire TV devices [update]
Update: The Apple TV app is now also available on the Amazon Fire TV Cube. Apple today released the Apple TV app for Amazon TV devices, starting with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and the older HD model. Support for Fire TV (3rd generation pencha...

11-12-19 -

Apple releases second developer beta of iOS 13.3, more
Apple today has released the second developer beta of iOS 13.3 today, following last week’s release of the first beta. tvOS 13.3 beta 2 is also now available, alongside watchOS 6.1.1. more… The post Apple releases second deve...

11-12-19 -

Facebook Pay takes on Apple Pay with in-app purchases, Messenger transfers, more
Facebook is further expanding its commerce efforts today, for better or for worse. The company has announced its new Facebook Pay platform, which will eventually work across Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram and competes with Apple Pay...

11-12-19 -

Native Union debuts collection of AirPods cases including silicone and leathe...
Native Union has launched a collection of AirPods cases including an affordable silicone model as well as two leather choices. All of the new AirPods cases work with wireless charging. more… The post Native Union debuts collection of A...

11-12-19 -

9to5Mac Daily: November 12, 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro looms, Disney+ debuts
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 ...

11-12-19 -

Tuesday deals: 13-inch MacBook Pro hits all-time low, Anker accessories, SanD...
Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Pro hits an Amazon all-time low, plus Anker’s latest sale and SanDisk’s 512GB microSD card at $80. You’ll find all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more&...

11-12-19 -

FoodNoms for iOS offers robust food, calorie, macros tracking with an Apple-l...
A new food, calorie, and macros tracking app for iPhone and iPad has arrived with a compelling design, great Apple integration, and more. FoodNoms is available now and customers can even try it out for free without signing up. more… Th...

11-12-19 -

IBM: Mac users perform better at work and close larger high-value sales compa...
Over the years, IBM has been a big believer in letting its employees have a choice when it comes to technology. If you want to talk your supervisor into letting you use a Mac at work, you’ll want to see what they announced at the Jamf Nation Us...

11-12-19 -

Jamf launches Jamf Protect, an enterprise endpoint protection solution built ...
Jamf is kicking off JNUC 2019 today with some exciting announcements for IT departments who manage Apple devices in the enterprise and K–12. Today, they have launched Jamf Protect, an enterprise endpoint protection solution build from the grou...

11-12-19 -

Comment: For me, Apple Glasses would replace my Apple Watch, not my iPhone
A report yesterday suggested that anyone eager to get their hands on the long-rumored Apple Glasses might have to wait a while. An internal presentation reportedly said that we won’t see third-party devices until 2022, and Apple Glasses...

11-12-19 -

Feature Request: A camera in use indicator in iOS for foreground apps
All Macs have a clear and unmistakable ‘camera in use’ indicator in the form of a green LED next to the camera. Indeed, on Macs released from 2008 onward, there is a hardware interlock between the camera and LED which makes it...

11-12-19 -

Apple combats Disney+ with huge movie bundle sale from $10, more
Apple has a fresh movie sale going today, headlined by various bundles starting at $10. There are also various titles discounted from $4 and this week’s $1 HD rental. You can find all of our top picks below from Apple’s late...

11-12-19 -

Plugables new Thunderbolt 3 SSD leverages PCIe for speeds up to 2400 MB/s [$1...
Plugable’s latest release is a Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD that uses a PCIe connection. The external drive features an aluminum design, speeds up to 2400 MB/s, an integrated Thunderbolt 3 cable, and more. The company is also doing a launch s...

11-12-19 -

PSA: Unable to connect to Disney+? Its not just you, its them [U: Tweet]
Disney+ launched slightly early today, the iOS and Android apps giving access ahead of the official launch at 3 am ET – but some subscribers have found themselves seeing an ‘Unable to connect to Disney+’ message… ...

11-12-19 -

iOS Facebook app secretly using camera while scrolling feed; likely a bug
Web designer Joshua Maddux has found the iOS Facebook activating the iPhone camera while scrolling his feed. He found the same issue on five separate devices, with others able to replicate. The same issue does not appear to be present in the Andr...

11-12-19 -

Disney+ app now available to download on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
The Disney+ app is now available in the App Store: download it here. You can download the app now and sign up to Disney’s new streaming service, as well as start streaming The Mandalorian. more… The post Disney+ app now avail...

11-12-19 -

[Update: Keyboard details, November release?] Everything we know about Apples...
We first heard about Apple’s plans for a 16-inch MacBook Pro back in February through an investor note from Ming-Chi Kuo. Since then, we’ve learned a lot more about the new MacBook’s design, price, screen, and more. ...

11-12-19 -

Goldman Sachs offers to reevaluate Apple Card credit limits after gender bias...
Goldman Sachs has issued another statement on the ongoing allegations of gender bias in Apple Card credit limits. In a new statement this evening, Carey Halio, retail bank CEO of Goldman Sachs, said that the bank will reevaluate credit limits fol...

11-11-19 -

Bloomberg: New dual-camera iPad Pro in early 2020, Apple Glasses in 2023
Following a report from The Information earlier today, Bloomberg is now out with a report on Apple’s plans for augmented reality. Bloomberg says that Apple’s push into augmented reality will pick up next year with a new iPad ...

11-11-19 -

Looking for the best Disney+ deal? Check out these bundles, promos, and more
Ready to sign up for the highly anticipated Disney+ streaming service but aren’t sure which plan is the best option? Read on for how to find the best Disney+ deal as we cover promos and bundles compared to the basic subscription plan op...

11-11-19 -

Apple TV+ launch followed by internal reorg, exec departs for production deal
Following the debut of Apple TV+ at the beginning of the month, Deadline reports that Apple’s head of current scripted programming and unscripted content is leaving his role. The report says that Kim Rozenfeld is leaving his executive r...

11-11-19 -

16-inch MacBook Pro reveal likely this week as Apple appears to be holding pr...
Where is the rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro? Apple hasn’t officially announced the larger entry in the notebook lineup, but there’s growing evidence that we could finally be on the cusp of an unveil as soon as this week. This is ...

11-11-19 -

Hypers compact 100W GaN USB-C charger w/ built-in wall plug is great for MacB...
Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology is what’s making it possible for manufacturers to create more compact chargers than ever before. Now, Hyper has launched what it’s calling the “world’s first & small...

11-11-19 -

Apples 2018 MacBook Air is $750, 10.5-inch iPad Pro $299 off, and the best Si...
Today’s best deals include Apple’s 2018 MacBook Air from $750, plus markdowns on previous-generation iPad Pro, and our roundup of all the best Singles Day deals. Hit the jump for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break and more...

11-11-19 -

Checkra1n is the first public jailbreak tool compatible with iOS 13
Developer and hacker Axi0mX announced back in September a new exploit called “checkm8” that offers the possibility to jailbreak almost every Apple A-series CPU up to A11 Bionic chip. Today they’re releasing Checkra1n, the first p...

11-11-19 -

Mini-review: Bandly is an Apple Watch band made from real wood
You woodn’t have thought it possible, but yes, you can actually have an Apple Watch band – something flexible that needs to wrap around your wrist – made from real wood! Bandly is the creation of Philadelphia-based designer Lorenzo ...

11-11-19 -

Apple intervenes and pulls third-party app made to stalk Instagram activity
Back in October, Instagram removed the ability to see other users’ likes and comments within the Activity tab. However, third-party apps such as Like Patrol continued to offer a way to stalk what others are doing on the social media ser...

11-11-19 -

9to5Mac Daily: November 11, 2019 Apple AR glasses roadmap, tvOS 13.3
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 ...

11-11-19 -

Apple AR headset launch not until 2022, according to internal presentation [U]
A report today claims that the Apple AR headset launch won’t be taking place until 2022 — some two years later than has previously been suggested. The information was reportedly announced to team members at an internal presentation in...

11-11-19 -

Healium iPhone app using augmented reality to help veterans manage anxiety
Apple is celebrating Veterans Day in a variety of ways including a homepage banner, Apple Watch activity challenge, and more. It’s also highlighting an augmented reality app for iPhone called Healium AR that is helping Veterans better d...

11-11-19 -

Apple loses RAW video patent battle with RED; companies will work together
Apple has lost a patent battle against high-end pro camera company RED over a method used to compress RAW video footage. The Cupertino company had claimed that RED should never have been awarded a patent for its ProRes RAW codec because the techn...