9to5Mac Daily: September 3, 2024 – M4 Macs, iOS 18 changes

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Apple to ditch Japanese display suppliers after iPhone SE switch to OLED

It’s been a while since Apple last updated the iPhone SE, and rumors suggest that a new version of this iPhone is coming next year with significant upgrades – including an OLED panel. If true, this also means that Apple will ditch its Japanese displ…

Meta lobbied for child safety bill to blame Apple, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook

Apple has its share of frenemies, and Meta is certainly one of them. Though the two companies have a mutually beneficial relationship, they have often found themselves in deep points of conflict. The latest drama? Per The Wall Street Journal, Meta l…

Apple’s most neglected product of 2024 deserved a big AI year

Apple’s 2024 has centered on AI. Each new product introduction has highlighted AI; WWDC was largely a showcase for Apple Intelligence; next week’s iPhone 16 launch event is expected to be AI-heavy too. But somehow, Apple’s most neglected product of …

What are you most excited to see at next week’s Apple event?[Poll]

visionOS 2 beta 9 is now rolling out to developers

Today Apple has released a surprise beta update. visionOS 2 beta 9 is rolling out now to developers, bringing the latest version of the first big OS update to the Vision Pro. more…

Instagram adds comments for Stories with anti-trolling feature

Instagram Stories, one of the most popular parts of the Instagram app today, is getting a big new feature: comments. Here are all the details you should know, including how they’re designed to help eliminate trolls. more…

Microsoft says Apple makes it impossible for cloud gaming services to exist on the App Store

Apple and Microsoft are again fighting about the topic of cloud gaming services and the App Store. Apple updated its App Store policies earlier this year to allow cloud gaming apps. However, Microsoft has blasted the company in a submission to a gov…

Deals: M4 iPad Pro $385 off, Apple Watch Series 9 Cell $150 off, Belkin MagSafe charger new low, AirTags, more

Labor Day might be behind us now, but there are still some great deals live and even more that have popped up today. Firstly, we have one of the best prices yet on 45mm GPS + Cell Apple Watch Series 9 models for folks not looking to upgrade to the S…

AirPods 4 coming next week: Here’s what to expect

Apple’s biggest event of the year is almost here. On September 9, the company will unveil its iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3, and more. AirPods 4 are also expected to debut next week. Here’s what you should know a…

Zens unveils Quattro Charger Pro 4 – a unique Qi2 double-decker

In a sea of MagSafe and Qi chargers that can all start to look the same, Zens has announced an interesting design. The new charger uses vertical space to keep your family charged up while keeping your countertop clean. Here are all the details on th…

Apple is unlikely to announce these products at its event next week

As you may already know, Apple Watch, but there are also other rumored products that probably won’t be announced next weel. more…

Gentler Streak update turns the app into a workout journal

Gentler Sreak, the popular fitness and wellness app available for Apple platforms, is getting another update. This time, the developers behind the app are introducing a new Workout Summaries feature, which essentially turns Gentler Streak into a wor…

These 10 Apple products will likely be discontinued next week

Apple’s annual iPhone event is being held next week Apple Watch models, and potentially more. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the…

Labor Day Apple deals: MacBook Pro up to $700 off, MacBook Air $250 off, iPads, accessories, and more from $14

The best Apple Labor Day deals are now live and waiting for you down below. From some of the best prices of the year on the latest M3 Pro MacBook Pro machines right through to the M3 MacBook Air models with 16GB of RAM, folks not looking to pay full…

Apple reportedly planning to release new M4 Macs in November

According to a new report from MacRumors, Apple is planning to begin shipping the first M4 Macs in November. more…

M4 Mac mini likely to lose support for USB-A, keep internal power supply

According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s newsletter, Apple is planning to completely drop support for USB-A on the next . more…

Security Bite: Apple addresses privacy concerns around Notification Center database in macOS Sequoia (Update)

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App…

Gurman: Apple working on new low-end Magic Keyboard for iPad

According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is testing a new lower end Magic Keyboard for the base model iPad and new iPad Air. more…

MLS Season Pass drops price to $9.99 for rest of season, and completely free for Apple TV+ subscribers

With the Major League Soccer ending in October, Apple has dropped the price of the season pass one last time to reflect the remaining time. For the rest of 2024, MLS Season Pass is now $9.99, its lowest price ever. And for Apple TV+ members, you …

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Study Snacks’ makes learning more fun

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Study Snacks is a beautifully designed and playf…