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2024-05-08 07:04:46
The new 13” iPad Pro. I just came back to my hotel from the media event Apple held earlier today in London at their Battersea Power Station headquarters. I had high expectations for the new generation of iPad Pros that Apple unveiled today – some of which were exceeded by reality (hardware), and others that […]
2024-05-08 02:47:41
Today’s Let Loose online Apple event was packed with facts, figures, and statistics throughout the presentation and elsewhere. We’ve pulled together the highlights. iPad Pro Source: Apple. The new iPad Pro’s GPU is 10x faster than the original model and 4x faster than the M2 iPad Pro The M4 chip is 50% faster than the […]
2024-05-08 01:57:05
Source: Apple. Last year at this time, I beta-tested Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad. I was impressed with both and found editing podcasts in Logic Pro for iPad surprisingly easy. That said, both apps were still limited compared to what their sibling versions could do on the Mac. With today’s update, Apple […]
2024-05-08 01:12:33
Source: Apple. The big news for the new iPad Air is that it comes in two sizes now: 11” and a new 13” model. The Air has also upgraded from the M1 to the M2 chip and moved the front-facing camera to the landscape side of the tablet, and it has higher storage configurations, works […]
2024-05-08 00:32:19
Source: Apple. Along with the iPad Pros, Apple today introduced new keyboards and an Apple Pencil Pro. The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, at long last, has a function row of half-height keys similar to what you’d find on a Mac. The trackpad is bigger, the palm rest is aluminum, and the whole thing […]
2024-05-07 23:41:33
At its Let Loose video event today, Apple introduced new 11” and 13” iPad Pros. Both models come in Silver and Space Black and feature OLED displays, the M4 chip, and more. Based on the specs Apple shared, both iPad Pro models appear to be significant upgrades over the existing M2 models. The Design Apple […]
2024-05-07 23:06:35
If you didn’t follow the livestream of today’s ‘Let Loose’ Apple event, you can replay it on Apple’s Events site or YouTube. The keynote video can be streamed here and on the Apple TV using the TV app. A high-quality version will also be available through Apple Podcasts as a video and audio podcast. An American Sign Language version of the event […]
2024-05-07 20:26:24
Screens by Edovia is a screen-sharing app that lets you control your computer from another device, and today, version 5.2 is out with an excellent set of updates that improve the app’s performance and usability. However, the biggest change is that Screens now works on the Vision Pro, which is a big deal for anyone […]
2024-05-07 01:23:38
This week on AppStories, we are joined by Riley Testut for a conversation about the history of AltStore from side-loaded app to official alternative app marketplace in the EU and Delta’s dominance of the Top Free App chart in the US and elsewhere.. Sponsored by: Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. […]
2024-05-06 23:45:53
You’re Warren, and your job is to deliver newspapers. Apple anniversaries come and go. Some mark important milestones in the company’s history. Others celebrate products that have had outsized impacts on the world. Both have their place, but I prefer Door Number 3: Weird Apple Anniversaries. That’s why today, on its fifth anniversary, it’s worth […]
2024-05-06 22:37:50
Source: Apple. Apple announced that four new games are coming to Arcade early next month: Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse Return to Monkey Island+ Tomb of the Mask+ Fabulous - Wedding Disaster+ In addition, on May 30th, Where Cards Fall, the excellent indie game by The Games Band that was published by Snowman and is […]
2024-05-06 21:52:31
Source: Apple. Today, Apple introduced a new Pride collection highlighting LGBTQ+ communities. The collection includes a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop, a matching Apple Watch face, and dynamic iPhone and iPad wallpapers. The band goes on sale beginning May 22nd, and the watch face and wallpapers are coming in watchOS 10.5, iOS […]
2024-05-03 23:39:55
This week on MacStories Unwind, we return to an animal kingdom to discuss invading fire ants, raccoons, and wild boar before recommending a Mario classic and Amazon’s TV adaptation of the Fallout videogame series. Links and Show Notes Ghost in the TV John Versus the Fire Ants Red Imported Fire Ant in North Carolina “Controlling […]
2024-05-03 21:05:27
Almost three years ago now, Apple announced that it would support adding state IDs and driver’s licenses to the Wallet app on the iPhone and the Apple Watch, with the feature first rolling out to a handful of US states. Today, digital IDs in Wallet still haven’t materialized in most of the states that committed […]
2024-05-03 04:45:54
Last quarter, Apple reported revenue of $119.6 billion, which included the holiday season and the first full quarter of iPhone 15 sales. Although Apple hasn’t provided financial guidance since the COVID pandemic, the company warned investors to expect a $5 billion year-over-year drop in revenue for its second fiscal quarter. However, the actual Q2 results […]
2024-05-02 23:54:06
One of the most controversial aspects of Apple’s response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) was the introduction of a Core Technology Fee (CTF), which must be paid by developers who opt into Apple’s alternative business terms. Today, in a post on its developer website, Apple announced changes to the CTF and regarding the […]
2024-05-02 02:35:57
Earlier this week, Federico and I interviewed two of the Swift Student Challenge winners on AppStories, which was a lot of fun. A new feature of the 2024 competition was the addition of Distinguished Winners. As Apple explains it in a press release published today: Out of 350 winning submissions, 50 students have been named […]
2024-05-02 01:31:23
This week on Magic Rays of Light, Sigmund and Devon make their long-awaited return to Las Colinas with Acapulco season three, share their predictions for Apple’s upcoming Let Loose event, and recap Constellation. Show Notes Air Cover Air Cover for Apple Vision Pro Vision Pro Chronicles: My Custom ‘Dual Knit Open’ Setup for Maximum Comfort […]
2024-05-01 20:10:32
This week on Ruminate, more snacks than you can shake a stick at, Weblog posting month 2024, Raycast experiments, and some new game controllers. Links and Show Notes Pringles Crocs: New shoes, ankle holster and crisp flavor unveiled Jalapeno Popper Cheese Curls Chupa Chups Cola Popcorn Apple Annie’s Weblog · Participators in WeblogPoMo 2024 Raycast […]
2024-05-01 19:58:29
Jason Snell, writing at Six Colors about the arrival of emulators on the App Store: So where do we go from here? While Apple’s acceptance of emulators in the App Store is groundbreaking, and should delight many fans of retro gaming consoles, it’s an extremely limited change. Nobody really knows how Apple defines any of […]
2024-05-01 02:00:44
At last fall’s iPhone event, Apple and Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage would be coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Today, Ubisoft confirmed with a press release that the game is coming on June 6th, just before WWDC. In addition to the iPhone, the game is coming to iPad Air and […]
2024-05-01 00:00:00
I’ve written about media-tracking apps a lot in the past, and they tend to fall into one of two categories: there are ‘generalist apps’ that cover multiple types of media, and there are ‘specialist apps’ that go much deeper into one particular kind. The benefit of the former is having a one-stop destination for all […]
2024-04-30 23:36:56
This week, Federico joined John Gruber on The Talk Show for a wide-ranging conversation about: MacStories’ 15th anniversary and how blogging has changed over the years WWDC 2024 Federico’s MacPad Apple’s upcoming event on May 7th Apple’s response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act It’s a terrific episode from two people who have witnessed the […]
2024-04-29 22:25:48
This week on AppStories, we are joined by Susan Prescott, vice president of developer relations, education, and enterprise at Apple, along with 2024 Swift Student Challenge winners Harshitha Rajesh and Roscoe Rubin-Rottenberg to talk about the challenge and the students’ projects. Then, I interview Finn Voorhees and Ellie O’Sullivan, past winners of the Swift Student Challenge who […]
2024-04-29 19:29:23
Collections Database is the premier personal database app for organizing anything and everything on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The app features more than 20 field types, linkable sub-databases, reusable lists, and a robust customization system. It’s a powerful and flexible solution that makes Collections easy to get started with for beginners, while meeting the […]
2024-04-29 19:01:52
Today, the European Union announced that it has added iPadOS to the products and services subject to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The designation gives Apple six months to comply with the DMA. In a press release, the European Commission said: The Commission’s investigation found that Apple presents the features of a gatekeeper in relation […]
2024-04-26 21:39:49
This week on MacStories Unwind, why game emulators on iOS are a big deal, Girls5eva, and Franklin. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment The Wild World of iOS […]
2024-04-26 01:43:00
Source: Eve. A couple of weeks ago, the MacStories team shared our favorite indoor HomeKit devices. The HomeKit accessory universe is more limited outdoors, but with spring easing into summer in the Northern Hemisphere, we thought we’d share the devices that we use outside, too. Table of ContentsFedericoJohnJonathanNiléane Federico Logi Circle 2 Camera The Circle […]
2024-04-25 22:00:21
As any Pokémon fan knows, the series is all about data – lots and lots of data. So much data that entire websites and apps are dedicated to helping players keep track of it all. That’s a big design challenge for any app developer, which is why I was so glad to see it taken […]
2024-04-25 20:00:00
Earlier this week, Supercell soft-launched Squad Busters, a party action game, in Canada, Mexico, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Singapore. Today, the company announced that the game will launch on iOS and Android worldwide on May 29th. According to Supercell’s CEO, Ilkka Paananen: Our dream is to create great games that as many people […]