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Gourmet: Mac launch still expected after iPad mini press release

While Apple announced the new iPad mini in a press release last week, the company still has bigger plans to announce new Macs this month. With supplies running low at Apple Stores, we're expecting updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, and more. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple won't be holding a “full-blown …

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iOS 18.1: How to Record and Transcribe Phone Calls

Tim Hardwick From business meetings to family memories, there are countless reasons to record a phone call, but until now, iPhone users have had to rely on third-party apps or complicated workarounds. That will change on October 28 with the release of iOS 18.1, which introduces built-in call recording and transcription powered by Apple Intelligence. …

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iPad End of Month Sale: 10th Gen for $298, iPad Pro M4 for $899, iPad mini 7 Deals

New Apple iPad Deals, Even the New Mini 7 – Image Credit: Apple Email Facebook x.com Reddit Amazon Weekend Deals Include Price Cuts on the All-New iPad mini 7, Plus Deals on the 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro, and iPad 2024 Air Save up to $200 off the entire iPad lineup This weekend, Apple resellers …

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You won't get these Apple Intelligence features until 2025

Julie Clover Apple plans to introduce the first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1, including writing tools, notification summaries, smart replies, and more. iOS 18.1 will be followed by iOS 18.2, which Apple began testing this week. iOS 18.2 brings Genmoji, Image Playground, and Siri ChatGPT integration, but there are still some Apple Intelligence features …

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Apple Intelligence Image Playground and Genmoji testers face a long wait

Developers are eager to test Apple's image intelligence tools. 0 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple says it will make future image creation tools like Image Wand, Genmoji, and Image Playground available “in the coming weeks,” giving testers an unusually long waitlist long. Although the first beta of iOS 18.2 has already been released to developers, access …

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iOS 17.7.1 Coming Soon to iPhone Users Who Haven't Upgraded to iOS 18

Apple is preparing a slew of major software updates next week, including iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features. But as it turns out, another iPhone software update is coming soon: iOS 17.7.1. Next iOS 17 update brings important security fixes Today, along with RC betas for iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more, …

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Apple Discontinued These Four Products This Year, But One Will Return

Joe Rossignol As we head into the final months of 2024, now is a good time to look back at the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued during the year. Apple products discontinued this year include the iPad 9, SuperDrive, FineWoven iPhone cases, and Powerbeats Pro headphones. This list does not include most of the …

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Apple Intelligence – The Test Apps That Paved the Way for Apple's Generative AI

Internally, Apple used several test apps before launching Apple Intelligence. 3 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple Intelligence is the product of more than a year of relentless testing. Here's what Apple engineers used to ensure the quality of its AI software. For Apple, 2024 is undoubtedly the year of artificial intelligence. The company has long been …

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MagSafe Monday: LISEN Phone Holder Is a Must-Have Accessory for Frequent Flyers

I've spent more time in airports this year than I care to admit, and I've found the LISEN Universal Airplane Phone Holder for MagSafe to be an exceptional iPhone accessory. It's not designed to charge, it's designed to keep your iPhone safe and secure at all times. Some of My Favorite Devices Abode Home Security …