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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 13:06 EDT

Apple Releases Seventh Beta of visionOS

Apple today seeded the seventh beta of visionOS, the software that runs on the Vision Pro headset. The sixth beta came out in November, so it has been a month since Apple last released a ‌visionOS‌ update. Only a limited number of developers have access to Vision Pro at this time, with the headsets used for app testing purposes. Most people do not have access to the ‌visionOS‌ beta, and... Read more ›

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Eric Slivka @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 13:00 EDT

Geekbench Machine-Learning Benchmark Tools Add Support for macOS and Other Desktop Platforms

Geekbench developer Primate Labs has announced a new 0.6 preview version of Geekbench ML that expands beyond iOS and Android to offer benchmarking capabilities for AI and other machine learning workflows on desktop platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux. AI and ML-related workflows aren’t just confined to mobile, and hardware architecture on desktop and laptop devices is changing to accommodate this shift in computing. With this latest 0.6 preview, Geekbench... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 11:47 EDT

Apple Arcade Adding These New Games in January After Price Increase

Apple today announced three new games coming to Apple Arcade in January, including Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, Cornsweeper, and Blackjack by MobilityWare+. All games on Apple Arcade are ad-free and do not offer in-app purchases. Apple's description of Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom:Embark on a heartwarming experience in Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, joining adorable hero Mametchi in restoring harmony to the Tamagotchi planet after a mysterious impact shakes the kingdom.Cornsweeper:A meditative mind-sweep-e Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 11:07 EDT

Apple Reveals Most Popular App Store Apps and Games of 2023

As the end of 2023 nears, Apple today revealed the most downloaded App Store apps and games of the year in the United States, as listed below. The year-end lists can also be found in the App Store's Today tab, and they are localized for more than 35 countries and regions. Top Free iPhone Apps 1. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire 2. CapCut - Video Editor 3. Max: Stream HBO,... Read more ›

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Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 10:31 EDT

TSMC Demos Next-Gen Chip Technology to Apple Ahead of 2025 Debut

TSMC has already demonstrated prototype 2nm chips to Apple ahead of their expected introduction in 2025, the Financial Times reports. Apple is said to be closely aligned with TSMC in the race to develop and implement 2nm chip technology, which will surpass their current 3nm chips and associated nodes in terms of transistor density, performance, and efficiency. 2nm chips are expected to be integral in underpinning future Apple silicon chips,... Read more ›

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Mitchel Broussard @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 10:16 EDT

Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping With Our Exclusive Apple Accessory Sales at Twelve South, Satechi, Hyper, and ZAGG

We're less than two weeks away from the Christmas holiday, so in an effort to aid in any last-minute holiday shopping we've accumulated a list of exclusive sales from popular Apple accessory companies. These sales offer the perfect chance to do some online Christmas shopping before it's too late for items to arrive before the 25th. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 09:44 EDT

Apple Unveils New Limited-Edition Beats Studio Pro

Apple-owned Beats has unveiled new limited-edition Beats Studio Pro in collaboration with streetwear brand Stüssy. In the U.S., the headphones will be available on stussy.com for $349.99 starting this Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. The headphones feature beige ear cups and a black headband with Stüssy branding. Hypebeast says the design was inspired by 1990s personal electronics. Beats Studio Pro launched in July, with regular color options... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 07:42 EDT

iOS 17.2: How to Use Apple's New Journal App

Apple introduced its long-awaited Journal app for iPhone in iOS 17.2. Here is everything you need to know about using Journal. Apple in June 2023 announced it was bringing its own journaling app to iOS 17, and it is finally here as part of Apple's December software update, iOS 17.2. Apple's Journal app lets you record your daily thoughts and activities, incorporating data like photos, music listened to, workouts, and... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 07:26 EDT

Apple Offers iPhone NFC Chip Access to Apple Pay Rivals in EU

Apple has offered to open up the iPhone near-field communication (NFC) system that Apple Pay uses to other payment services, in a possible effort to forestall impending EU regulatory action. In a brief report Tuesday, Reuters said that Apple has offered to let rivals access the NFC system in iPhones, but it is not yet clear what Apple's proposal involves. Banks have complained that Apple's exclusive access to the NFC... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 06:41 EDT

Epic Games Wins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Play Store

Epic Games has won its antitrust lawsuit against Google, after the nine-member jury in the case unanimously agreed that the tech giant abused its power by operating an app store monopoly and charging developers unduly high fees. The unanimous verdict came after three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial looking into Google's Play store. Among Epic's allegations were that Google illegally tied together its Play store and Play Billing... Read more ›

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Tim Hardwick @ MacRumors · 12/12/2023 04:39 EDT

iOS 17.2: How to Record Spatial Video on iPhone 15 Pro

If you have an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17.2 allows you to record spatial video for viewing in the Photos app on Apple's forthcoming Vision Pro headset. Here's how you can do it. Apple's Vision Pro headset is expected to be released around March 2024. Until then, one way you can prepare for it is to use your iPhone to record videos in a special format... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 17:02 EDT

iOS 17.2 Features: What's New in iOS 17.2

Apple today released iOS 17.2, a major update that adds the new Journal app, a Translate option for the iPhone 15 Pro Action Button, a Favorites playlist for Apple Music, and much more. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. In this guide, we've rounded up all of the new features in the iOS 17.2 update. Journal App iOS 17.2 introduces the Journal app that Apple announced as... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 14:47 EDT

Apple Pushes Collaborative Apple Music Playlists Launch to 2024

Collaborative Apple Music playlists, a feature that Apple has promised for iOS 17, won't be coming in 2023. With today's iOS 17.2 release, Apple updated its ‌iOS 17‌ features list [PDF] to note that the option to collaborate on playlists has been delayed. Apple tested collaborative playlists in the early iOS 17.2 betas, but ended up removing the feature in the fourth iOS 17.2 beta. There were likely bugs in... Read more ›

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Joe Rossignol @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 14:11 EDT

Apple Delays iOS 17's AirPlay in Hotel Room Feature Until 2024

Apple today updated the iOS 17 page on its website to indicate that its AirPlay feature for hotel room TVs has been delayed until next year. Apple originally said the feature was "coming later this year," but it now says it will be "coming in an update in 2024." Apple did not provide a more specific timeframe, but it should be added in an iOS 17 update in the first... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 13:53 EDT

iMessage for Android App 'Beeper Mini' is Back, Apple ID Sign In Now Required and Phone Numbers Don't Work

After Apple shut down the mechanism that Android app Beeper Mini was using to bring iMessage to Android users, Beeper Mini's developers today said that they have found a way to bring the app back, albeit with some major changes. The new version of the app requires users to sign in with an Apple ID, which was not needed with the prior version. All iMessages are also now sent and... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 13:35 EDT

Apple Removes Option to Buy TV Shows and Movies in iOS 17.2 iTunes Store App

With the launch of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, Apple made a server side change that removes the option to purchase and access TV shows and movies from the iTunes Store app. Attempting to access the TV Shows and Movies sections in the app directs users to the Apple TV app instead. "iTunes Movies and Your Purchases Have Moved," reads the app's message. "You can buy or rent movies and... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 13:06 EDT

Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.2 With Enhanced AutoFill, New Widgets, Apple Music Updates and More

Apple today released macOS Sonoma 14.2, the second major update to the ‌macOS Sonoma‌ operating system that initially came out in late September. ‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.2 comes six weeks after the launch of macOS Sonoma 14.1. The ‌‌‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.2‌ update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Settings. Apple has also released macOS 13.6.3 and macOS 12.7.2 for those running... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 13:05 EDT

Apple Releases tvOS 17.2 With Revamped Apple TV App

Apple today released tvOS 17.2, the second major update to the tvOS 17 operating system that came out in September 2023. tvOS 17.2 comes more than a month after tvOS 17.1, an update that expanded the availability of the Enhanced Dialogue feature. tvOS 17.2 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌Apple TV‌. Go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 13:05 EDT

Apple Releases HomePod 17.2 Software With Bug Fixes

Alongside iOS 17.2, Apple released HomePod 17.2 software with bug fixes and software improvements. Today's update comes over a month after the release of the HomePod 17.1 update, which added Enhance Dialogue for the original ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini. Apple does not specify what's included in the ‌HomePod‌ 17.2 software, and the generic release notes only say that it includes bug fixes and performance improvements. ‌HomePod‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ software is installed... Read more ›

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Juli Clover @ MacRumors · 12/11/2023 13:02 EDT

Apple Releases watchOS 10.2 With Health Data Support for Siri, Swipe to Change Watch Face Option and More

Apple today released watchOS 10.2, the newest version of the watchOS 10 operating system that was released in September. watchOS 10.2 comes over a month after watchOS 10.1, a major update that brought Double Tap support, NameDrop, and more. ‌‌watchOS 10‌‌‌.2 can be downloaded for free through the Apple Watch app on an iPhone running iOS 17 or later by opening it up and going to General > Software Update.... Read more ›

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