By news@appleinsider.com (David Schloss) Installing fonts in macOS Sonoma is almost as easy as downloading them. Here’s how you can add them to your Mac.Font Book is the simple macOS tool for installing and managing fonts.Fonts are the key to good-looking designs and documents; there are many ways to download free or paid fonts to use with your Mac. Apple also includes some fonts in macOS Sonoma that must be activated before they can be used.There are several straightforward ways to install fonts in macOS Sonoma. The difference is where the fonts to be installed live on your Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Amidst a high-stakes AI race, Apple is forging ahead with “Project ACDC,” a secret initiative recently come to light that develops proprietary AI chips for data centers.Apple launches ‘Project ACDC’ to pioneer AI chips for data centersUnder the internal name “Project ACDC,” Apple is developing Apple Silicon designed specifically for server farms dedicated to AI processing. The company aims to optimize AI applications within its data centers for future versions of its platforms.Apple has been a leader in designing proprietary chips for its devices, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Mac computers. The shift towards creating server-specific AI chips is a natural extension of its expertise, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) The US Labor Board found that Apple conducted unauthorized interrogations of employees at the Apple World Trade Center retail store in New York City.Apple World Trade CenterIn a recent ruling, the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found that Apple engaged in illegal practices at a NYC retail store in 2022. First, the company interrogated staff members about union activities. Second, it restricted the distribution of union flyers within the workplace.The decision by a trio of board members affirmed a ruling in 2023 from an administrative law judge, which also found Apple guilty of similar labor violations, according to the latest reporting from Bloomberg. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) A new teaser on Apple’s website could be indicative of some of the company’s upcoming software plans, namely a new version of its ubiquitous Photos app that will tap generative AI to deliver Photoshop-grade editing capabilities for the average consumer, AppleInsider has learned.The new Clean Up feature will make removing objects significantly easierThe logo promoting Tuesday’s event on Apple’s website suddenly turned interactive earlier on Monday, allowing users to erase some or all of the logo with their mouse. While this was initially believed to be a nod towards an improved Apple Pencil, it could also be in reference to an improved editing feature Apple plans to unleash later this year.People familiar with Apple’s next-gen operating systems have told AppleInsider that the iPad maker is internally testing an enhanced feature for its built-in Photos application that would make use of generative AI for photo editing. The feature is dubbed “Clean Up” in pre-release versions of Apple’s macOS 15, and is located inside the edit menu of a new version of the Photos application alongside existing options for adjustments, filters, and cropping. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 Pro, due in 2025, will increase to 12GB of RAM and have a more narrow Dynamic Island cutout.The Dynamic Island cutout could get smaller in future modelsApple won’t reveal the iPhone 16 lineup until September 2024, but that hasn’t stopped rumors from starting about next year’s iPhone 17. Little has been shared about the device so far, but Apple has been researching ways to hide components under the display for years.According to a note from analyst Haitong International Securities Jeff Pu, Apple will increase the pro model’s RAM to 12GB in 2025. Plus, Pu believes that Apple could make the pill that expands to form the Dynamic Island smaller with new technology. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) AppleInsider has learned that code in the Japanese version of Apple’s website reveals multiple mentions of an “Apple Pencil Pro,” ahead of the expected release of a new model on May 7.Apple PencilApple’s “Let Loose” event on May 7, 2024, is believed to concentrate on the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, but even if only based on its logo, a new Apple Pencil is expected too. Now code in Apple’s official site for Japan has revealed multiple mentions of the name “Apple Pencil Pro.”The mentions are all in the page source and developer views of the site. There are no publicly visible references yet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we check out several new products and discuss the delay with vacuums in Matter 1.2.HomeKit Insider PodcastThere were quite a few products released this week, including the eventual availability of the Nanoleaf Matter Smart Multicolor HD light strip that we previewed last week.Meross also debuted a new Matter-enabled smart plug that is more slim than its predecessor. The MSS315 allows users to more easily fit two into a standard American receptacle. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple Arcade is set to receive new titles in June, including the adventure game “Return to Monkey Island+” and the retro-style platformer “Tomb of the Mask.”Return to Monkey Island+Apple Arcade players will soon have five new titles to check out, including one designed for Apple Vision Pro owners, as Apple prepares to launch new titles to its pay-and-play mobile gaming platform. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) In what has become an annual tradition for Apple, a new Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop for the Apple Watch has been introduced.Apple’s Pride Collection for 2024Apple annually releases Pride Edition Apple Watch bands and wallpapers, as part of its efforts to champion LGBTQ+ equality. For 2024, the initiative is also introducing some customizable elements.The new Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop uses a vibrant, fluorescent design inspired by multiple pride flags. The lugs are laser-etched with the phrase “PRIDE 2024.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The iPhone 15 Pro Max was the top-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2024, with iPhones occupying half the spots in the top ten.iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple and Samsung are still the top two highest-selling smartphone vendors in the world, and have been for some time. On a per model basis, though, it seems that Apple’s continuing to edge out its main rival.In a list of the top ten best-selling smartphones in the world for Q1 2024 by Counterpoint, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is in first position with a 4.4% market share. The note seen by AppleInsider says iPhone 15 was second with 4.3%, and the iPhone 15 Pro was third with 3.7%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
