By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple CEO Tim Cook is planning to exit Apple within the next ten years. Here are the strongest contenders to be his replacement as chief executive.Apple CEO Tim Cook and potential candidates to replace himTim Cook’s time at the top of Apple is limited, according to the man himself. In an interview from April 2021, Cook discussed the iPhone maker’s succession plans and confirmed he intended to depart.”Ten more years? Probably not,” Cook responded to a query of another decade of his governance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Announced on Wednesday, the Logitech MX Brio is a tremendously clear Ultra HD 4K webcam that can easily be mounted on a MacBook Pro for video conferences, or also put on a tripod for filming.Logitech MX Brio review — the camera includes one light and two beam-forming microphonesIf you’ve only ever used the webcam on the MacBook Pro, the new Logitech MX Brio will startle you. Straight out of the box, it offers a sharper image which is better than Apple’s in low light, and also wider.It’s hard to not think of yourself as now being in a widescreen video call. And it’s also easy to see yourself using it for shooting videos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Preorder deals are in effect on Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models eligible for the exclusive VIP coupon.Get a VIP discount on Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air.To grab the VIP discounts, simply sign up for Adorama’s VIP Rewards program, which is free to to join. Then enter promo code APINSIDER during checkout to grab a $60 discount on Apple’s new line of M3 MacBook Air computers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Learn how to use stickers in Messages, including the new feature that allows you to place stickers as a reaction to individual messages. How to use reaction stickers in Messages in iOS 17Stickers have been a part of the Messages app for a while now. Initially launched in iOS 10, stickers were a new way for iPhone users to communicate in Apple’s Messages app.In iOS 13, Apple added Memoji stickers, allowing users to reply to texts with customized Memojis. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A combination of on-device geolocation checks and Apple ID restrictions stop alternative app marketplaces from working outside of the EU — even preventing app updates.Apple is locking alternative app marketplaces to the EUApple was forced to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act by allowing alternative app marketplaces to install apps from outside the App Store. However, Apple treats this as a potential security threat and has locked down the system to a great extent some have called malicious compliance.A support document first discovered by 9to5Mac explains how the company is handling policing alternative marketplace availability. The feature is only available in the EU and Apple has ensured that it won’t work elsewhere. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Developers in the EU have improved the ability to sign up for Apple’s updated terms, a one-time exit clause, and new eligibility criteria that should address many concerns.Apple updates how developers are affected by its EU DMA complianceAfter Apple announced how it would handle the European Union Digital Markets Act, it was called malicious compliance by some. After meeting with developers and copious feedback, Apple has made some changes to those rules days before the DMA goes into effect.According to information provided by Apple and updated documentation, the terms have had three significant changes made to address developer concerns. It’ll be easier to create an alternative marketplace and undo the new contract if needed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Users of third-party budgeting apps for iOS can now keep track of their Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Savings figures, with Apple allowing access to the data points once again.Apple CardInformation on spending habits and financial health was previously available in the third-party budgeting service Mint. After Mint closed and was rolled into Intuit Credit Karma, users didn’t have any other alternatives to monitor their data outside of Apple’s interfaces.In a very quiet change as part of iOS 17.4, Apple is allowing more third-party budgeting and financial health apps access to data for a user’s Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Savings. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Michael Stroup) Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo dropped the price of Apple’s M2 13-inch MacBook Air to $899 in response to Apple launching the latest M3 models. Buying one now means saving big thanks to this deal that matches the lowest price on record.M2 MacBook Air drops to $899 after the launch of the M3 lineup.The model on sale through B&H Photo has an 8-core M2 chip, 8GB of unified memory, and 256GB of SSD storage. While only an entry-level model, its claim to fame is still portability and affordability, and at only $899, it’s more affordable than ever.Buy for $899 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple has to comply with the Digital Markets Act, making iOS 17.4 one of the biggest single updates ever, and it is now available to the public.Apple is ready for the DMAThe latest versions of iOS and the other operating systems have arrived just in time for the EU’s Digital Markets Act deadline of March 6. The launch of iOS 17.4 follows iOS 17.3, which released January 22, and iOS 17.2, which released December 11.The underlying technologies behind Apple’s answer to the DMA required more than 600 new APIs, expanded app analytics, functionality for alternative browser engines, and options for processing payments and distributing iOS apps. This change alone makes iOS 17.4 a contender for biggest iOS update ever, at least for developers in the EU. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Despite being a distinct fork from iOS, iPadOS is still developed in tandem with iOS, meaning iPadOS 17.4 has arrived with all the changes to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.iPadOS 17The latest versions of iOS, macOS, and other operating systems have been released just in time to meet the EU’s deadline of March 6 to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Significant changes across the operating system are mostly related to what Apple did for iOS 17.4 rather than iPad-specific updates.Apple had to release over 600 new APIs, expanded app analytics, functionality for alternative browser engines, and more across iOS and iPadOS for the DMA. These changes allow third-party developers to distribute apps outside Apple’s App Store using alternative marketplaces. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
