By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Even if a user has turned on permissions in Settings for an app to screen record their Mac, the forthcoming macOS Sequoia is going to make them confirm that choice weekly.Any app that has screen capture or screen recording features will cause this prompt to appearAs well as removing the Control-click option to skip Gatekeeper security, macOS Sequoia is also going to show a prompt every week about screen recording. This obviously affects apps that record screens, from ScreenFlow to CleanShot X, but its impact goes further.There are accessibility apps that use screen recording, for instance. Keyboard Maestro can use it to look for specific buttons being shown on a screen, and even the Bartender app uses it as part of controlling menubar apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Apple’s line in the sand for Apple Intelligence still leaves many new features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia for older devices – with a few caveats.iOS and iPadOS 18, along with watchOS 11 and macOS 15 Sequoia, promise many new featuresThe list of devices that can run the upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia goes as far back as 2017 in some cases, but nearly all of those models will not be getting the Apple Intelligence features.Apple Intelligence is a major set of new abilities designed to assist users in finding answers, summarizing information, and working with their data. Due to the complexity of these AI technologies, only the latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPads and Macs with the M1 chip or newer qualify for those AI-based features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple’s first retail union formed in Towson, Maryland, won a historic victory against Apple thanks to negotiations performed by IAM CORE.Apple Towson Town Center in MarylandTwo years after Apple Towson unionized with IAM CORE representing 85 employees, the union has achieved a significant agreement with Apple. Employees can expect better pay, management transparency, and improvements to scheduling in addition to all previous benefits.”The historic agreement secured by the courageous IAM CORE members at the Towson Apple store sets a new standard for Apple retail workers nationwide, proving the undeniable power of collective bargaining,” said IAM International President Brian Bryant. “The IAM has proven once again that we have the strength to take on some of the biggest companies in the world and win.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The Tribit StormBox Flow is a good Bluetooth speaker option inside and outside the house.Tribit StormBox Flow reviewIt’s summer, and the Bluetooth speaker is now a must-have an accessory for any lively group gathering. The Flow is a medium-sized speaker that can fit in a bag for whatever use you make of it.Tribit was founded in 2017 and specializes in speakers and earbuds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple’s first developer beta of macOS 15.1 features detailed AI prompts and instructions for Apple Intelligence. Here’s everything we can learn from them.Apple’s AI prompts offer significant insight into Apple Intelligence as a wholeOn July 29, Apple released its iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 developer betas, making certain Apple Intelligence features available to developers for testing. Apple Intelligence is the company’s AI initiative, which uses large-language models to perform tasks related to image and text modification.With Apple Intelligence, users can generate images through Image Playground, and receive summaries of emails, notifications, and various types of text. Apple’s AI software can also generate so-called Smart Replies, which make responding to emails and messages significantly easier. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) A record-breaking discount is available exclusively for AppleInsider readers, with the premium 2024 iPad Pro 13-inch with 1TB storage now $200 off.The lowest price on record for the well-equipped model is available only at AppleInsider when you shop through this activation link at B&H Photo from a laptop or desktop computer.Buy for $1,699Save $200 instantly on the 1TB M4 iPad Pro 13-inch, just in time for the back-to-school shopping season. This spec has Wi-Fi functionality and Standard Glass, making it a great option for a variety of scenarios, including taking notes in the classroom or unwinding after a long day with a new show on Apple TV Plus. Pair it with the Apple Pencil Pro ($129 at B&H) and Magic Keyboard (on sale for $339) and you have a versatile device that’s capable of going from work to play with ease. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) One year after the last price hike, Disney is raising the price of its subscription services, with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN all set to bill viewers more in October.Disney+ bannerStreaming services often raise the price of their subscriptions. According to an announcement made on Tuesday, Disney will be doing just that to its three main streaming brands.The notification of price rises appear at the bottom of announcements about continuous playlists being added to Disney+ from September 4. It states the new prices will be arriving on October 17 for plans in the United States, but without any reason mentioned for the hikes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) You’ll no longer be able to override Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia with a keyboard shortcut as Apple continues to crack down on unsigned software.Gatekeeper gets more strict in macOS SequoiaIf you try to install apps on macOS that haven’t been signed or notarized, Gatekeeper gets in the way and won’t let it run. Apple has removed an age-old shortcut for skipping the Gatekeeper prompt in macOS Sequoia.Until macOS Sequoia, users could hold Control and click on a freshly installed app to avoid Gatekeeper’s warnings about running unsafe software. Now, users must navigate to System Settings then Privacy & Security to allow the app to run. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On Monday, Apple released the fifth developer beta of iOS 18. We’ve been testing it out and here are all the new changes and features we’ve found so far, including Distraction Control and major Photos app tweaks.Apple has released the fifth developer beta of iOS 18These latest betas come roughly two months after Apple initially revealed the updates at its annual developer conference. On our iPhone 15 Plus, the update weighed in at 1.42GB coming from beta four. The build number was 22A5326f.Notably, these changes were included in the iOS 18.0 beta, not the iOS 18.1 version. If you jumped to the .1 update to test out Apple Intelligence, you’ll have to wait for a new beta of that before you’ll see any of these new features or changes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Google TV Streamer is Alphabet’s updated replacement for discontinued Chromecast. Here’s how it fares versus the Apple TV 4K.Apple TV 4K [left], Google TV Streamer [right]The Google Chromecast has been Google’s go-to solution to cheaply add smarts to a dumb TV for quite a few years. However, with the introduction of the Google TV Streamer, the dongle’s time is over.Now, Google is pushing a more premium experience, complete with a more visual set-top box design and some added AI smarts. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
