By Julie Clover Apple today released a new update to Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple has developed Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced in future versions of Safari. Safari Preview technology review 188 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, Animation, Browser Changes, …
Vision Pro Gets iMessage Contact Key Validation in VisionOS 1.1 Beta
by Joe Rossignol Apple released the first beta version of VisionOS 1.1 on Tuesday. Along with improved profiles, the update adds iMessage contact key verification to Vision Pro. Contact verification iMessage Key is an additional security feature that allows you to manually verify who you're communicating with by comparing verification codes in person or during …
New Apple AI model edits images based on natural language input
Tim Hardwick Apple researchers have released a new open-source artificial intelligence model that can edit images based on user instructions in natural language (via VentureBeat). MacRumors image created with DALL·EName “MGIE”, which stands for MLLM – Guided image editing uses multimodal large language models (MLLM) to interpret user queries and perform pixel-level manipulations. The model …
Social network Bluesky refuses invitation codes and opens registration to everyone
Posted by Tim Hardwick Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform conceptualized by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has opened registration to everyone.
Apple begins improving Vision Pro Personas in VisionOS 1.1 beta
by Joe Rossignol Apple today released the first beta of VisionOS 1.1 to Vision Pro developers, and this update improves the look and feel of Personas. visionOS 1.1 will prompt you to recreate your image via Dylan McDonaldAfter installing VisionOS 1.1, Vision Pro users will immediately be prompted to recreate your image to receive the …
VisionOS 1.1 beta adds the ability to reset Vision Pro in case of a forgotten password
Posted by Julie Clover Today's VisionOS 1.1 beta includes a new hardware reset option for Vision Pro, allowing you to wipe your device and reconfigure it if you forget your password. It is currently not possible to reset Vision Pro outside of the Settings app, and the Settings app is not accessible if you have …
Apple Heart Month Activity Contest Starts on Valentine's Day
By Julie Clover As part of Heart Month, Apple Watch owners can earn a reward by completing a 30-minute workout and completing an exercise ring on Wednesday, February 14, Valentine's Day. This Valentine's Day, it's all about the heart. Complete the Exercise Ring on February 14th to claim this reward. Like all other Apple Activity …
Apple hands over second beta versions of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to developers
by Julie Clover Apple today made the second beta versions of the upcoming iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 betas available to developers for testing purposes. The updates will appear two weeks after Apple posted the first beta versions. Registered Developers can participate in the beta by opening the Settings app, going to Software Update, and …
Sonos is offering rare discounts on home theater audio gear ahead of the Super Bowl
by Mitchell Broussard Sonos has announced its first major sale of 2024, offering up to $340 off select home theater audio equipment through February 11th. This includes a record low price for the Sonos Arc soundbar ($719), as well as various discount packages, all of which are deals we haven't tracked since the holidays. Note: …
New iPhone 16 'shoot button' rumored to mimic high-end camera functionality
by Hartley Charlton According to a Weibo source, the new capture button in the iPhone 16 line will be able to detect multiple levels of pressure, simulating the two-step shutter button on dedicated digital cameras. MacRumors was the first to report the presence of a new button on iPhone 16 models called the “Capture Button” …