By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Just before the CES festivities kick off, Dell has rolled out a pair of large-format curved displays, with one running at 5K and 120Hz off a single Thunderbolt cable.Dell Ultrasharp U42025QW (left) and U3425WE (right)Dell’s first monitor released on Thursday is the 40-inch 5K U4025QW display. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, with a 5120×2160 resolution on a curved screen, and a built-in ambient light sensor adjusts screen brightness. Dell also says that it reduces blue light exposure with a more advanced LED backlight than the previous 5K display it discontinued long ago.While similar to the Studio Display, it has a lower pixel density versus the 27-inch 5K panel in Apple’s offering. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple will upgrade the iPhone 17’s front-facing selfie camera from 12MP/5P to 24M/6P for 2025, and is also planning improvements for the iPhone 16 cameras.Apple’s iPhonePrevious rumors concerning the iPhone 17 range have concerned how the Pro models may be Apple’s first to use 2 nanometer processors, and still may not get Apple’s own 5G modem. As with every new iPhone generation, though, there are doubtlessly going to be camera improvements, and Ming-Chi Kuo believes he knows what the first of these will be.”The front camera of the iPhone 17 will be upgraded to 24MP/6P lens (vs. the 12MP/5P lens of iPhone 15 & 16), which will significantly improve the image quality,” he writes in a blog post centered on lens manufacturer Genius. “Genius is the primary lens supplier for iPhone front cameras.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Nathaniel Pangaro) The Eufy SmartTrack Card lets you track your wallet by being the same size as a credit card and utilizing the Find My network.Eufy SmartTrack Card review: Card resting on top of walletIn 2021, Apple introduced the AirTag, which utilizes the Find My network and uses signals from nearby iPhones and iPads to pinpoint its location. It’s great to attach to backpacks and keys, but it’s too bulky to use with an ordinary wallet.You could get an AirTag-compatible wallet, but that’s an additional cost on top of the AirTag itself. There’s also the Wallet with MagSafe, but its space is limited and only tells you the location of when it was last attached to your iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Arendi S.A.R.L. has a lawsuit against Google that Apple isn’t party to, but Apple tried and failed to sanction Arendi’s counsel and witness for revealing trade secrets during the trial.Apple ParkArendi S.A.R.L. may ring a bell, as it has been involved in several patent lawsuits involving Apple, Google, and Samsung. Apple previously attempted to invalidate a patent using “common sense” as a reason in 2016.A lawsuit between Google and Arendi has been going on since 2013, and in May 2023, Apple claimed Arendi’s counsel and a witness revealed confidential information during testimony. According to Bloomberg Law, Apple’s sanction against Seth Ard of Susman Godfrey and the witness has been denied by Judge Jennifer L. Hall of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Crash Detection on Apple Watch can alert authorities if you’ve been in an accident, but one Arizona man didn’t stick around for help to arrive.Apple Watch Crash DetectionApple Watch Crash Detection has been a somewhat controversial feature due to accidental activations from sports or roller coasters. However, it has proven to be a useful feature when actually activated by a crash.An Arizona man was in a car accident, according to a report from Fort Worth Star-Telegram, but he was nowhere to be found when police arrived at the scene. The driver’s Apple Watch sent a message to authorities after the vehicle rolled over, but the man had departed the scene. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) You may want to hold off on updating your iPhone to iOS 17.3 Beta 2, as reports have begun rolling in that some iPhone models are getting caught in a boot loop due to the update.iOS 17.3 Beta 2 reportedly bricking iPhones for some users On Wednesday, Apple issued the second generation for its current beta cycle, rolling out iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 developer betas. Now, it seems that users may want to wait to update their devices until Apple fixes an apparent bricking problem.Curiously enough, not every iPhone seems to be affected. Many users have updated without an issue. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple’s critically acclaimed spy thriller “Slow Horses” has been renewed for a fifth season shortly after its season three debut.Image Credit: Apple TV+”Slow Horses” stars Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the head of Slough House, which is a division of MI5. This department is shunned by the rest of Britain’s intelligence service and seen as the place where careers go to die. However, it’s also where deeper secrets are kept.Apple TV+ announced that the fifth season of “Slow Horses” will feature a plot in which the resident tech expert, Roddy Ho, introduces his new girlfriend and raises suspicion among everyone. As strange events start happening in the city, the Slow Horses team has to investigate and connect the dots to uncover the truth. In the world of espionage, “London Rules” should always apply. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s second developer beta for macOS Sonoma 14.3 has been seeded for testing.macOS SonomaDevelopers participating in the test program can get the latest build by visiting the Apple Developer Center or by updating Macs running the beta to the newest edition. Public beta versions are usually available via the Apple Beta Software Program not long after the developer versions are released.The second beta arrives after the first, which was introduced on December 12. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has moved on to the second generation of its current beta, providing developers iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to test out on their iPhones and iPads.iOS 17Developers participating in the beta program can pick up the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhone or iPad through the Settings app. Public beta versions usually appear shortly after the developer versions, and public participants can sign up through the Apple Beta Software Program website.The second builds of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 follow the first, which Apple issued on December 12. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s second developer beta of watchOS 10.3 is now available to developer beta participants.Developers can download the new watchOS betaDevelopers taking part in the beta program can acquire the latest versions via the Apple Developer Center or by updating their devices with the beta software. Public beta versions are typically available a short time after the developer releases, via the Apple Beta Software Program.The second developer beta for watchOS 10.3 arrives after the first, which was seeded on December 12. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
