By news@appleinsider.com (Oliver Haslam) With the release of visionOS 2.2, Apple will add support for ultra-wide displays when mirroring a Mac’s display. And it might just be the Apple Vision Pro killer app I’ve been waiting for.Apple Vision Pro needed a killer app and it’s finally getting oneAt the time of writing the visionOS 2.2 update is only available to developers willing to install it on the headset they use for app development. But it’ll soon be made available to everyone who wants it. And while there are a few new improvements for Apple Vision Pro owners to look forward to, there’s one that’s particularly exciting — big Mac display mirroring upgrades.The Mac mirroring isn’t new of course, but the addition of new wide and ultra-wide options most definitely is. And it makes for a huge improvement for those who want to use their fancy spatial computer as a display for their Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Apple’s 2024 iMac M4 got some internal updates to a familiar design, and the bevy of those small changes helped Apple perfect its ever-popular all-in-one.iMac M4 review: The new 2024 M4 iMac in greenThe new wave of colorful iMacs debuted in November 2024, alongside upgraded MacBook Pros and a redesigned Mac mini. We picked one up and have been testing it out in the studio for the past two week or so.Unsurprisingly, we were happy with what Apple delivered here. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Apple’s messaging app Messages has adopted a new cross-platform messaging standard called RCS. Here’s how to be sure you have it enabled on your iPhone, and what new features it gives you when messaging people on other platforms.RCS messaging brings more features to cross-platform messaging.The RCS protocol, which stands for Rich Communication Services, brings some of the abilities of Messages to users who aren’t on iPhones. It has also been adopted by other messaging apps, such as WhatsApp.As of iOS 18, RCS is supported — meaning some features you previously only saw when reading or sending messages to other iPhone users also now work when conversing with Android owners. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Indonesia hasn’t budged on Apple’s $10 million investment offer to lift an iPhone 16 sales ban, so the company has reportedly increased its offer to $100 million.iPhone 16 has been banned from sale in IndonesiaIndonesia Ministry of Industry blocked Apple’s ability to sell the iPhone 16 in the country after falling short of a $109.6 million commitment to invest. Apple reportedly offered an additional $10 million investment on November 5, but that appears to have not been enough to get the sales ban lifted.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has allegedly offered to invest almost $100 million into Indonesia over the next two years. The Ministry of Industry hasn’t made a decision yet, but it is reportedly demanding Apple rethink its investment plans to focus on R&D. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) The iPhone 17 range could introduce a redesigned iPhone with a thickness of just around 6mm, making it the thinnest iPhone ever. Here’s what we know so far.The iPhone 17 Slim could be Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet.Well before the release of the iPhone 16 range in September 2024, rumors of an iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air started popping up.Apple reportedly wants to replace its existing Plus line with a redesigned iPhone 17 Slim, with a 6.6-inch display, ProMotion, and a single rear camera. The most noteworthy characteristic of the upcoming iPhone, however, is its thickness. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later.iCloud backup options in iOSAs a way to keep hold of your data, iCloud backups are extremely convenient to users, but it won’t be usable by everyone. Apple has started to warn users of devices running on iOS 8 or earlier that it will stop working in one month’s time.In a support document titled “How to keep your devices and data backed up in iOS 8 or earlier,” first published on Monday and found by 9to5Mac, Apple advises that support will be curtailed for older iOS installations. From December 18, 2024, “device backups will require iOS 9 or later,” the post states. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) With the latest developer beta of tvOS 18.2, Apple has finally added Snoopy-themed screensavers for Apple TV. Here’s what you need to know.Snoopy-themed screensavers are now available with tvOS 18.2 developer beta 3.On Monday, the company released the third developer betas of visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2. While the Apple Vision Pro software doesn’t appear to have any noteworthy additions, the tvOS developer beta includes all-new screensavers.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) DoorDash now lets you import grocery lists straight from Apple’s Reminders app, making things a little less chaotic when trying to juggle holiday responsibilities.iPhone 15The new integration lets iOS users import their grocery lists from the Reminders app into DoorDash, automatically adding items to their shopping cart. For those without iOS, there’s also the option to paste a list directly into the app.The update is part of a larger effort by DoorDash to make shopping more convenient for the holidays. A redesigned shopping experience lets users search for items across multiple retailers, comparing prices and delivery times at a glance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has handed out the third developer betas of tvOS 18.2 and visionOS 2.2 for testing, as a fourth general beta round looms.An Apple Vision Pro, which runs visionOS 2.2Monday’s developer beta collection was unusual, as it consisted of just two. This time, tvOS and visionOS were the subjects for the latest testing by the Apple developer beta testing program.The third tvOS 18.2 beta build is number 22K5148a, while the third visionOS 2.2 build is 22N5794a. The second build of tvOS was issued on November 11, while the second visionOS 2.2 build was provided on November 12. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) An early Black Friday price war offers shoppers the lowest price on record for the Late 2024 M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch at Amazon and B&H.Grab the lowest price on record for the 2024 M4 MacBook Pro – Image credit: AppleThe $1,399 price at Amazon and B&H Photo is thanks to a cash discount on top of an on-page coupon at Amazon.com. And with the entry model now including 16GB of unified memory compared to last year’s 8GB, the 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro offers additional value for the price.At press time, units are in stock in both Space Black and Silver, with delivery as early as tomorrow to select locations with Amazon Prime. You can also find deals on upgraded configure-to-order (CTO) models in our M4 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Comparison Guide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
