By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) CodeBuild is an Amazon Web Service tool for automating the building of software. Now you can use it to build macOS and iOS apps.Amazon AWS CodeBuild service.Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive set of cloud computing services that allow you to ditch your on-premises hardware. With AWS you can shift much of your IT infrastructure to the cloud, leveraging the power of Amazon’s vast resources for your compute workloads.AWS offers a limited free tier for some cloud services, but most services require a monthly or hourly fee. In some cases, you pay only for what you use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The month-end deals at B&H are valid this week only, with Mac computers discounted to as low as $469.Flash deals are in effect on Apple’s MacBook Pro.Each of the offers below reflects the lowest price available, according to our M2 Mac mini Price Guide and 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide. B&H’s Payboo store card also provides a way to further extend the savings, with a sales tax refund in qualifying states or special financing.Grab the deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple’s rumored Frankenstein-like Home Hub with the body of a HomePod, neck of a robot, and iPad head could have a more square display according to a new rumor.A new Home Hub device could combine aspects of HomePod and iPadFrom the ashes of the Apple Car project arose a new robotics division that is allegedly working on AI-powered arms and robot companions. One device is expected to be the long-awaited Apple Home Hub, a combination iPad HomePod.This internally labeled “HomeAccessory,” codenamed J490, will be powered by an A18 processor and have a square-ish display. The details come from an anonymous source speaking to 9to5Mac. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple has released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 to improve the performance and stability of the wireless earbuds.AirPods Pro 2The update includes build number 7A305. Apple’s release notes simply state that it is a bug fixes and other improvements update only for AirPods Pro 2 with either Lightning or USB-C.On September 18, Apple released the second firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 in as many weeks, and Thursday’s update marks a third in quick succession. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) ‘Balatro’ and ‘Balatro+’ are now available on iPhone and iPad, with players able to choose between the paid edition from the App Store or the Apple Arcade Plus version.Balatro for iOSPreviously teased as arriving on iPhone and iPad late in September, Balatro from LocalThunk and Playstack is now available to download on mobile devices. The launch on Thursday brings the game to both the App Store and the Apple Arcade subscription.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) If you’re experiencing issues with USB on your Mac after installing macOS Sequoia, you’re not alone, with some users reporting drive connectivity issues.macOS Sequoia with iPhone MirroringFollowing the release of major operating system updates, there are often small issues that crop up that weren’t picked up during the beta-testing process. As expected, this has happened to macOS 15 Sequoia, which was released on September 16.There are a few reports on Reddit and on Apple’s support forum claiming that some upgraders to macOS Sequoia are having USB port trouble. Drives and chargers plugged into the USB-C ports of a MacBook aren’t being detected, or take a long time to become usable, one Reddit post claims. There are other similar reports on Reddit as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) The Camera Control button, or what we presumed was going to be called the Capture Button, is a new physical control on the side of the entire iPhone 16 lineup. Here’s everything you need to know, and how to get the most out of it.Use the Camera Control button to improve your photosApple’s Camera Control buttin is both physical and touch sensitive. With a firm press it will click like a real button, but a light-press gives you Taptic feedback like with Apple’s Mac trackpads.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon’s eero mesh WiFi routers are heavily discounted as the countdown to fall Prime Day begins, with WiFi 6 and WiFi 7 options up to $400 off.Save up to $400 on Amazon eero WiFi systems ahead of Fall Prime Day.The limited-time deals at Amazon include numerous eero WiFi routers and mesh systems, with WiFi 6, 6E and 7 prices slashed by up to 36%. Check out the selection of devices that are on sale below.Shop eero deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) If Apple has its way, the very newest accessory for an iPad could be broadcast television as received through an Apple Pencil for some reason.Yes, that is an Apple Pencil acting as a TV aerial for an iPad. Obviously.If you really wanted to, you could argue that Apple has a history of working with broadcast television, since it even had a Macintosh TV in 1993. Not the most successful Mac design ever made, it was painted black, came with a built-in TV tuner, and is said to have sold only around 10,000.It also didn’t include everything you needed to get the about-320×200 broadcast television of the day. You still had to plug a TV aerial or a cable connection into the back of the card before it could show you anything. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Remote work is great for flexibility, but it can open up an avenue for bad actors, privacy invasions and more, unless you use a great VPN for iPhone like Surfshark.Surfshark VPN for remote workYou might think a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is only useful for protection during travel or staying private while using public Wi-Fi, but there are many more uses beyond those. If you work from home or away at an office, a VPN client can provide a new layer of protection via a secure connection you didn’t even realize you need.Whether you’re working from a company-issued computer or your personal device, there are a lot of reasons to use a VPN for remote work. It can prevent oversharing with your boss or a potential bad actor that’s snooping on your traffic. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
