By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Directory Services provides a central place to store users and passwords for corporate and enterprise users. Here’s how to use it on macOS.Apple Directory Utility.Many enterprises today have a need for a central place to store information about users, passwords, groups, computers, and other networked entities.In most organizations, this need is filled by the use of either Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) servers or, in the case of Windows Server Microsoft’s directory services built on LDAP, Active Directory. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Apple Intelligence Report in iOS 18.1 tries to provide peace of mind to users about the new smart features of the operating system. Here’s how to access the report, and what’s in it.Generating an Apple Intelligence Report on iOS 18.1Apple Intelligence is a big change to Apple’s operating systems, with iPhone, iPad, and Mac users able to use it to improve things the write and, in the future, handle complex Siri queries and generate images. While some of the functionality will be out in the fall for some users, developers beta-testing the operating systems can try some of the features right now.As part of the introduction of Apple Intelligence, Apple has been keen to declare that the features are designed with privacy and security in mind. Assurances have been made about the on-device encryption, as well as the use of Private Cloud Compute. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Ohio officially becomes the fifth state to support driver’s licenses and State IDs stored on the iPhone and Apple Watch via the Apple Wallet app.In 2020, Apple announced plans to allow iPhone owners to add their passport, driver’s license, and state ID to the iPhone. Four years later, only a handful of states have adopted the feature.Spotted by 9to5mac, Ohioans can now add their driver’s license or state ID to their iPhone or Apple Watch. This allows them to pass through select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints faster and more securely. Currently, the Wallet-stored IDs can be used at the following airports:Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A future version of the Apple Vision Pro could end up with Tandem Mini OLED displays, a display panel stacking technique used on the M4 iPad Pro.Inside the Apple Vision ProApple’s introduction of the M4 iPad Pro brought with it many changes, but one of the biggest is the updated display tech. Rather than mini-LED backlighting, Apple instead switched to a display system called Tandem OLED.Now, it appears that Samsung and LG Display are working to make Tandem OLED work on micro OLED panels, in a Wednesday report from SisaJournal. The aim is to increase the technology gap between the two firms and rival outfits in China. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) A metric used to gauge iPhone sales performance suggests a decrease in the average selling price in the June 2024 quarter due to the popularity of older models.iPhone 15 PlusApple stopped reporting iPhones’ Average Selling Price (ASP) in 2018. However, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) have maintained the US-WARP, which closely mirrors the ASP, minus the global scope and wholesale discounts.In the June 2024 quarter, US-WARP was recorded at $966, representing a decline from $995 in the March 2024 quarter but shows an increase from $948 in the June 2023 quarter. Notably, the March 2024 figure was the highest ever estimated by CIRP. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) For iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new Focus Mode called Reduce Interruptions, which aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important.The new Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn’t say where it fits.”For example,” said Craig Federighi at the WWDC 2024 launch, “your iPhone can prioritize your notifications to minimize unnecessary distractions while ensuring you don’t miss something important.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Tata Group’s acquisition of a stake in rival Vivo’s India business was allegedly stopped by Apple, due to Tata owning a factory with Apple’s supply chain.Mumbai, IndiaTata Group, an Indian conglomerate, has reportedly put the brakes on talks to acquire Chinese smartphone producer Vivo’s business in India. Vivo wanted to sell a 51% stake in the subsidiary to the Tata Group, but that now seems to be in trouble.The sale was an attempt by Vivo to make its business more Indian in operation, under pressure from the Indian government. However, it appears that Apple stepped in and killed the plan. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) The Department of Homeland Security busted a sophisticated counterfeiting operation where fraudsters exploited retail return policies to swap genuine Apple products with counterfeit devices nationwide.The Department of Homeland SecurityChalvin Tan was pulled over for distracted driving in Baldwin County, Alabama. Police discovered 180 Apple devices in his car, along with engraving machines and jigs, suspected of altering counterfeit devices to resemble genuine Apple products.The traffic stop revealed a sophisticated multi-state fraud ring, according to a recent report from 404 Media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) More mobile game developers have stepped forward to talk about their strained relationship with Apple, including new complaints about designing for the Apple Vision Pro.Apple ArcadeIn February, game developers began expressing frustration over Apple Arcade. They pointed out that while the service was initially profitable, Apple had begun decreasing upfront payments and the per-play “bonus pool.”Additionally, the tech giant began to axe projects with little to no warning. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The sale encompasses the M2 and M3 MacBook Air range, with prices falling to Prime Day levels.Save $200 on Apple’s MacBook Air.With back-to-school shopping kicking into high gear, the MacBook Air is a popular choice given it’s budget-friendly price point and thin-and-light design.And Apple resellers are fighting for your business by issuing deals that take up to $200 off every model. Amazon and Best Buy stock the retail configs, but popular resellers including B&H and Adorama are offering discounts on configure-to-order (CTO) models — many that are in stock and ready to ship. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
