By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Google has announced a sleek fourth version of its Nest Learning Thermostat, alongside a Nest Temperature Sensor, and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.A larger display also comes with options for showing the time as well as the temperatureMore than ten years after the design of the Nest Learning Thermostat was applauded for its elegant design, a new version aims to extend that elegance and provide finer smart home control. The Nest Learning Thermostat is larger and its rounded shape is reportedly inspired by water.”Nest is so iconic. It’s been such a pivotal product in the industry,” says Ivy Ross, Chief Design Officer for consumer devices, in a blog post dedicated to the new design work. “I think it took a lot of courage to reimagine its design because when it launched, it was really the start of a new era where smart home devices weren’t just functional, but beautiful, too.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Owners of the Apple Vision Pro can now experience a whole new immersive environment, with Disney+ bringing users virtually to Iceland.Iceland in the Disney+ environments listOne of the selling points of the Apple Vision Pro is the prospect of entering immersive environments. For subscribers of Disney+ who also own Apple’s headset, there’s a whole new option available.Launched on Monday, the new environment is titled Iceland, with the icon representing it bearing the National Geographic logo. This is in fact the first ever immersive projects National Geographic has created for the Apple Vision Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The beCreatus DP1310 is a pretty decent 13-port USB-C dock and KVM switch for your Mac, iPad, or PC that strikes a great balance between work and play.beCreatus DP1310 Hybrid Dock reviewIn the age of hybrid work, many find themselves at their desk for their job and recreation. When it’s time to relax, it can be hard to switch to your gaming or recreation device.In my experience, switching the inputs on your monitor is an awkward, necessary step to switch from my MacBook to PC. The DP1310 simplifies this process with the press of a button on the dock, switching one of your three monitors to your alternate device. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) It’s still a long ways away, but the rumor mill has been especially active about the 2025 iPhone 17. Here’s what may be in store for the 2025 iPhone lineup.The standard and Pro models of iPhone 17 may have a familiar appearanceThe iPhone 16 is barely a month away, but the rumor mill is has been chattering about the iPhone 17 for about a year now. Things are still up in the air, but the biggest rumor is that one underperforming model might get replaced by an entirely new design.Here’s what analysts and leakers believe the Cupertino tech giant will introduce in September 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) If Apple’s native document scanning and management features aren’t enough, Scanner for iPhone can help by bringing all the necessary tools and features into a single, simple interface.Scanner for iPhoneScanner for iPhone works as a single location to scan, annotate, sign, edit, and export documents. Unlike Apple’s implementation, which is spread out and hidden behind menus, Scanner brings all the features to the forefront.If you’re running your business or managing personal documents with your iPhone, a document scanner is critical to your workflow. Scanning a document, applying a useful filter, and signing it are all needed to produce a useful digital document. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Under the forthcoming tvOS 18, Apple TV will add the ability to send links to nearby iPhones, potentially letting users open websites or follow recommendations.An Apple TV completes sending a link to a nearby iPhoneDespite not being the most reliable of Apple TV apps, YouTube has long had the feature where advertisers can offer links. Carefully positioned right next to the Skip button, there can already be a Send to iPhone one.Yet that’s about the only way of sending any links out from an Apple TV app to anywhere. And since Apple TV does not include a browser, developers have had no reason or even facility to add web links. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) It was only after repeated warnings of atrial fibrilliation from his Apple Watch that basketball legend Sean Elliott sought help and had essential treatment.Apple Watch health monitoringThe heart rate sensors in Apple Watch have previously helped people such as authors learn that they have atrial fibrillation. Now it was athlete, basketball star, and commentator Sean Elliott who got the notification — and ignored it.According to San Antonio TV station KSAT, Elliott paid no attention to his Apple Watch because he had no recognizable symptoms. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Loading funds into your Apple Account can simplify purchasing apps, music, and other services. Here’s a guide on how to add funds to your Apple Account.How to add money to your Apple Account on iPhone, iPad & MacAdding funds to your Apple Account is a quick and secure way to ensure you can always access the apps, music, and services you need. The process is straightforward and convenient whether you use an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or the web.It used to be called Apple ID, but in 2024 Apple has changed it to Apple Account. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The 15-inch MacBook Air deal delivers the lowest price available for the upgraded config with 16GB unified memory and 1TB of storage.Two popular 15-inch MacBook Air discounts are in effect at B&H Photo this week, delivering the lowest prices anywhere, according to our M3 15-inch MacBook Air Price Guide.The first is for the M3 15-inch Air with a bump up to 16GB unified memory and a 1TB SSD in the sophisticated Midnight finish. Normally $1,899, you can save $200 instantly when you shop through the pricing link below from a desktop or laptop computer.M3/16GB/1TB for $1,699 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple has finally released its Web Eraser content blocker for Safari 18, albeit under the new name Distraction Control. Here’s how the feature changed during development and why.Apple has renamed its previously-unannounced Web Eraser content blocker to “Distraction Control”With the fifth developer betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple released a new Safari feature that helps users hide unwanted webpage content. Known as Distraction Control, it gives users a way of selecting and temporarily removing distracting page elements.While the feature itself may be new, its arrival is not entirely unexpected. In April of 2024, AppleInsider exclusively revealed that Apple had been working on an in-house content blocker for Safari 18. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
