By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) The fifth developer beta of iOS 18.1 is now available for all with updates to the Control Center customization and Camera Control.The fifth developer beta of iOS 18.1 introduces minor changes to Control Center.On Monday, Apple released the fifth developer beta of iOS 18.1. While the previous release, the fourth developer beta, finally made iOS 18.1 available to older iPhones compatible with iOS 18.0.The fifth beta update contains a variety of improvements and new options for the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16, new toggles for the Control Center, a hidden hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro 2, and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The AirPods 4 price drop is the first double-digit discount on the 2024 earbuds release.Apple’s new AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon.Despite having been announced on Sept. 9, Amazon is discounting Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, delivering the first material markdown on the earbuds alone. Pick up a pair for $169 while supplies last.Buy for $169 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (David Schloss) There is a world of online shopping sites with different goods and services available from the ones here. All of these sites can be unlocked with the best VPN for iPhone apps.Some of the best products don’t come from marketplaces in your country. Sometimes, international stores offer tremendous deals that are unavailable in your home region.You can usually access a website through its regional website, but items aren’t always for sale to people outside of the area where the website is located.What happens if you want to buy something only available to residents of Spain but you’re in Seattle? Maybe you have your eyes on a scarf sold only in Austria but you live in Austin? Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is continuing to shake down Apple Intelligence in the developer betas, with fifth builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available alongside second builds of visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. With the iPhone 16 now out, the pressure is on for Apple to deliver Apple Intelligence to end users. In another round of betas, Apple is trying to make sure everyone gets a great experience once the updates officially release and let customers actually play around with the features.The fifth developer betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, as well as the second builds of visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1, arrive after the respective fourth builds and first builds, which Apple introduced on September 17. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Nine Macs from 2015 and 2016 are now officially classified as obsolete, meaning Apple will not service them — while another three hang on under the label of vintage.The first MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is now obsolete.Just as it does with the HomePod and AirPods, Apple maintains a list of vintage and obsolete Macs. With some exceptions in certain countries, a vintage device is one that Apple stopped selling more than five years ago, and less than seven.The obsolete list, then, is anything it ceased to make and sell seven years ago. There’s a significant difference, too, because it’s a little hard to find parts for a vintage Mac — and Apple will not touch obsolete ones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the latest smart home news including the world’s first Ultra-Wideband smart lock, a new Matter ice maker, and more.HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore getting into the news, we have an update for next week’s episode —ADT CTO Gilles Drieu will be joining to discuss everything smart home. So if you have any questions you’d like answered, be sure to submit them by the end of the week, Friday, September 27, 2024.This week, U-tec released its new Ultraloq model with support for Ultra-Wideband (UWB). While it supports Apple Home, though, it doesn’t support the native auto-unlocking feature introduced with iOS 18. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) A fresh M3 MacBook Pro price war has erupted between Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and Adorama, delivering prices as low as $1,199.MacBook Pros have dipped to record low prices.Kicking off the sale is the lowest price on record for the standard M3 14-inch MacBook Pro in Silver, which is discounted to $1,199* with promo code APINSIDER. The savings are in the form of the $150 coupon stacked with a $270 instant rebate already in place. This model has Apple’s M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, along with 8GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Popular music recognition app Shazam has released an update integrating the new Music Haptics accessibility feature.Shazam now supports Music HapticsReleased alongside iOS 18, Music Haptics takes advantage of the powerful Taptic Engine that can “tap” and vibrate the iPhone, and combines it with music playback. In short, your iPhone will vibrate in time and intensity to match the music being played back.Currently, the feature is available to work with Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, and, as of Monday, Shazam. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Aqara has three Apple Home smart locks with Home Key support, but they address different needs depending on required security and protocols. Here’s how they compare.Aqara smart locks with Apple Home compatibility supporting Home KeySmart home product manufacturers are a dime a dozen, but they are not all equal in their execution. Aqara’s 13 years of experience has led to over 1,000 smart home devices in more than 30 categories, and they are a leader in Apple Home products.Internet-connected smart locks are some of the most critical smart home products you can buy — so trust is paramount. The U50, U100, and U200 smart locks from Aqara offer a range of features at affordable prices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The camera system in the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the fourth-best of its kind in the world, but it manages to top the list when it comes to video capabilities.The cameras of the iPhone 16 Pro modelsFollowing the release of the iPhone 16 generation, testing on its various features and components have commenced. In one of the more important tests it could undertake, the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s camera has been given a great set of results.According to Monday’s testing by DxOMark, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has scored 157 points overall, giving it a global ranking of fourth place. It lags behind the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (163), the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (158), and the Honor Magic6 Pro (158). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
