macOS 14.1

Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer, enterprise, full installer, IPSW): With macOS Sonoma 14.1, Apple has added a new warranty section that lets you see the AppleCare+ status of your Mac and connected AirPods, plus there are now options …

watchOS 10.1

Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer): There are several new Apple Watch features enabled in watchOS 10.1, including NameDrop. NameDrop lets you tap an Apple Watch to another Apple Watch or iPhone to exchange contact information with some…

tvOS 17.1

Juli Clover (developer, security): The Enhance Dialogue feature first announced in tvOS 17 for the second-generation HomePod has expanded to the original HomePod and the HomePod mini in tvOS 17.1, though the HomePods will also need the HomePod 17.1 …

iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1

Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer): In the new updates, Apple has added support for continuing a large AirDrop file transfer over the internet when out of AirDrop range. The Apple Music app includes options to favorite songs, albums, a…

Zuckerberg, on Meta’s Earnings Call, Says Threads Now Has Nearly 100 Million Monthly Users

★ Apple and AI

The anxiety inside Apple is that many people inside do not believe Apple’s own AI/ML team can deliver.

The Joy of Tech on Apple and Generative AI

★ Apple Again Hikes Prices for Its Media Services

Of the three component services whose standalone prices went up, TV+ and Arcade seem justified. News+, however, does not.

The End of iTunes?

CT Scans Reveal the Complexity of Apple’s $129 Thunderbolt Cable

★ Apple Again Hikes Prices for Its Media Services

Of the three component services whose standalone prices went up, TV+ and Arcade seem justified. News+, however, does not.

★ Apple Again Hikes Prices for Its Media Services

Of the three component services whose standalone prices went up, TV+ and Arcade seem justified. News+, however, does not.

★ Apple Again Hikes Prices for Its Media Services

Of the three component services whose standalone prices went up, TV+ and Arcade seem justified. News+, however, does not.

Apple Is Finally Killing Off iTunes

Mark Gurman (via Nick Heer): As part of the [TV app] overhaul, the company will discontinue its dedicated apps on the Apple TV set-top box that let users rent and buy movies and shows. It will also remove the movie and TV show sections from the iTun…

AirPods Pro for Hearing Protection

Accidental Tech Podcast: AirPods Pro 2 as concert earplugs Soundbrenner Minuendo Others tried: Eargasm, Etymotic ER20XS, Earpeace, Vibes, Mumba I’ve used the Eargasm, and it’s OK. Helmut (via Accidental Tech Podcast): Perhaps you are wondering: “Why…

AirPods Pro With iOS 17

Joe Rossignol: iOS 17 adds several features to all second-generation AirPods Pro, including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Personalized Volume. Keep in mind that these software features are also available on the original second-generati…

Translate in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma

Niléane: Apple first introduced the Translate app in iOS 14. Although it was a welcomed addition to the language translation space, I stopped using it a couple of months after its release. Many languages were still missing, its interface was lacklus…

Charging From a USB-C iPhone

Juli Clover: When you plug a Lightning iPhone into an iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 will always provide power to the Lightning iPhone, even if the iPhone 15’s battery is lower.If you plug an iPhone 15 into another iPhone 15, the two devices communicate w…

Double Tap Gesture Now Available With WatchOS 10.1 for Series 9 and Ultra 2 Watches

GSE406 Cytober

On episode 406 of Geekiest Show Ever, it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Elisa and Melissa share advice for keeping online accounts safer and try to

★ Apple to Broadcast ‘Scary Fast’ Event Next Monday Night

So I’m just guessing here, but I’m thinking this event might be about iMacs only, and just an upgrade to the M2, and maybe some design changes, like, say, fresh colors. It’d be a lot more fun if it’s the debut of the M3, but my spidey sense says tha…