TikTok introduces Shazam-like feature that lets you find songs by singing them
8:53pm By Filipe EspósitoYou’re probably familiar with Shazam, an Apple-owned app that lets you find out the name of a song playing near you. However, TikTok wants to take this experience to the next level by introducing a Shazam-like feature that lets users find songs by singing…9to5Rewards: MacBook Pro giveaway + Chargeasap Connect Pro 100W cable [Giveaway]
6:02pm By Sponsored PostThis month we’ve partnered with our friends at Chargeasap to give away Apple’s latest MacBook Pro to one lucky reader to celebrate the launch of the company’s new Connect Pro 100W magnetic USB charging cables. You can head below now to enter the giveaway…Apple releases new version of iOS 18 beta 4 for developers
4:14pm By Ryan ChristoffelApple has released an updated version of iOS 18 beta 4 for developers. The new version comes just days after the original developer beta 4. more…Apple Music launches new ‘radio spins’ data for artists and labels
3:30pm By Chance MillerApple is rolling out a new feature to its Apple Music for Artists platform this week. The company says that artists can now see “when and where” their music is being played on radio stations around the world… more…HomeKit Weekly: Smartmi E1 is the best-looking HomeKit air purifier on the market
2:00pm By Bradley ChambersAir purifiers are one of my favorite HomeKit accessories. Even though I live in an area with pretty decent air quality, I keep them running around our home to clean up the air for my family. I recently picked up the new Smartmi E1, the best-looking HomeKit air…9to5Mac Daily: July 26, 2024 – The latest on Apple Intelligence timing and safety
1:38pm By Seth KurkowskiOn today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s agreement to AI safety guidelines established by the Biden administration ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch. We also cover Apple’s invitation to developers for an in-person Apple Intelligence…The biggest weakness of Apple Maps and how Apple can fix it
1:13pm By Chance MillerApple Maps has come a long, long way since its initial release with iOS 6 in 2012, and I prefer it in almost every way to Google Maps and Waze. However, there’s one reason I still find myself using Google Maps for planning: reviews, ratings, and pictures.…Apple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 [U]
1:10pm By Michael PotuckA year and a half after Apple launched its Studio Display, Samsung released a direct competitor with its ViewFinity S9 5K monitor. With many of the same features as Studio Display plus some beyond, it’s an interesting alternative. Follow along for how Studio…Microsoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
12:03pm By Ryan ChristoffelCrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access. more…Deals: M2 iPad Air up to $99 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air $1,099, Apple Pencil 2, 15W chargers, and more
11:48am By Justin KahnFriday’s roundup of the absolute best deals on Apple gear and compatible accessories is now ready and waiting down below. First up, we have nearly $100 in savings and new all-time lows on Apple’s latest M2 iPad Air models with pricing starting lower than…Security Bite: X quietly adds option to keep its third-rate AI product Grok from scraping your posts…
11:42am By Arin WaichulisHeads up! Elon Musk’s social platform X (formerly Twitter) has quietly added an opt-out toggle to keep its AI chatbot Grok from data scraping your posts, as well as any interactions you have with it. The setting to allow data for training is enabled by…What are your favorite new features in iOS 18? [Poll]
11:42am By Michael PotuckWe are into the fourth developer beta of iOS 18 with the public beta out too, which means all of the new features (at least currently available) have been put through their paces. So we’re curious, what are your favorite new capabilities and features of iOS…All the ways iOS 18 lets you customize your Home Screen, Control Center, and more
11:11am By Ryan ChristoffelThe biggest headline of iOS 18 is undoubtedly Apple Intelligence, but if there’s one larger theme for the release, it’s customization.…For All Mankind’s creator reveals plans for Apple TV+ spinoff series, Star City
10:35am By Ryan ChristoffelSan Diego Comic-Con is happening now, and Apple TV+ fans are expectantly awaiting tomorrow’s Silo season 2 release date reveal. Elsewhere at the conference, though, another anticipated TV+ project has just received new details. Ronald D. Moore, creator of…iPhone market share declines in China, but these two things could reverse the trend
9:49am By Ryan ChristoffelApple’s iPhone market in China continues to be a struggle, according to a new research report. The company has lost market share and fallen out of the top five vendors.…iPhone prices cut in India in new first for Apple, following tax cuts
8:05am By Ben LovejoyApple has cut iPhone prices in India, following a recent decision by the government to reduce import taxes on smartphones.…CrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B
7:29am By Ben LovejoyCybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt – who runs the HaveIBeenPwned website – predicted that the CrowdStrike failure would set a record as the largest IT outage in history, and the numbers seem to back him up.…T-Mobile class action lawsuit over broken lifetime price guarantee
7:06am By Ben LovejoyA T-Mobile class action lawsuit has been filed by customers on plans with a lifetime price guarantee. The carrier broke that apparent promise by cancelling legacy plans, and switching them to a more expensive one.…Ahead of Apple Intelligence launch, Apple agrees to AI safety guidelines established by Biden…
6:10am By Benjamin MayoApple has joined other tech giants like OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft in agreeing to a set of voluntary AI safety rules established by the Biden administration (via Bloomberg).…PSA: iCloud Private Relay outage affecting users
Thu 9:07pm By Filipe EspósitoIf you’re experiencing issues browsing the web on your Apple devices this Thursday night, you’re not alone. iCloud Private Relay is experiencing an outage that may cause the service to become slow or unavailable. more…WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly users in the US, but there’s a new challenge ahead
Thu 5:42pm By Filipe EspósitoA recent report revealed that WhatsApp adoption in the US is growing, especially as users look for a better way to chat between iOS and Android devices. Meta has now confirmed that WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly users in the US – but the company…Fortnite’s iPhone relaunch is coming soon to the EU, including on AltStore
Thu 5:03pm By Ryan ChristoffelEpic Games announced today that Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone very soon in the EU. When it does, it will arrive not only in the new Epic Games Store, but also third-party mobile stores like AltStore. more…9to5Mac Daily: July 25, 2024 – Apple Maps on the web and more
Thu 4:21pm By Seth KurkowskiOn today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss a PSA about iOS 18 disabling old ‘Today’ view widgets. We also cover the rumor that the new ultra-thin iPhone 17 will feature just one camera. Additionally, Apple Maps has launched on the web in a new…X reveals security incident that made your ‘private’ likes public
Thu 3:53pm By Filipe EspósitoX, Elon Musk’s social network formerly known as Twitter, recently implemented a change that made likes private, so that only the account owner can see the posts they have liked. However, a recent security incident allowed others to still see these private…iOS 18 beta release schedule: Here’s when to expect new betas
Thu 3:10pm By Ryan ChristoffelSummer is beta season for Apple’s software platforms. With new features and changes in each release, the question on many beta users’ minds is: when will the next beta drop?…Wild iPhone 17 rumors, iOS 18 beta 4, TV+ budget concerns
Thu 3:05pm By Chance MillerBenjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some new Vision…SearchGPT, the long anticipated OpenAI search engine, launches today with waitlist
Thu 2:30pm By Ryan ChristoffelOpenAI is officially entering the search business. SearchGPT, a new search engine with the smarts of ChatGPT, is launching today as a ‘prototype’ in private access. more…Sonos CEO apologizes for its new app, details timeline for fixing it
Thu 2:24pm By Michael PotuckSonos launched an all-new version of its app in May that was quickly met with backlash. The company has been listening to feedback and making improvements in the weeks and months since. But now Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has emailed customers sharing an apology…How to watch the Olympics opening ceremony and more
Thu 1:38pm By Michael PotuckThe Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially kick off on Friday, July 26, and run through August 11. Follow along for how to watch the Olympics opening ceremony and more on any device – whether you have cable or not. more…Grindstone, Apple Arcade fan favorite, scores 100 new levels in update
Thu 12:03pm By Ryan ChristoffelLooking for a great time on Apple Arcade? One of the service’s games with a strong fan following, Grindstone, just scored a big update that adds 100 new levels. more…
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