• How to use Collaborative Playlists for Apple Music

    A promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here's how you and your friends can make the most of it. Originally promised alongside the debut of iOS 17, this Apple Music-centric feature didn't actually show up until iOS 17.3, but it allows friends and family who subscribe to Apple Music to create playlists where they all contribute. It's a great way to share your favorite music, and discover some great new artists and songs. ...

  • NVIDIA's shared VR environment technology is coming to Apple Vision Pro

    A combination of technologies from NVIDIA involving Omniverse Cloud APIs will soon let enterprise developers interact with fully rendered 3D digital twins streamed to Apple Vision Pro. NVIDIA cloud streaming brings complex digital twins to Apple Vision Pro You may know NVIDIA for its graphics cards or game streaming service, but the company also develops applications for enterprise use. A new software framework built with Omniverse Cloud APIs lets developers send OpenUSD scenes from...

  • Apple calls 128GB 'lots of storage' in new iPhone 15 ad

    The entry 128GB storage tier for iPhone 15 hasn't stopped Apple from claiming its latest models have "lots of storage for lots of photos." 128GB doesn't cut it when many popular apps bloat to 10GB or more There was a time when 128GB could fit the entire catalog of video games in existence, but as time passed, storage needs increased. However, as we approach four years with the 128GB base storage, it is clear that it isn't quite enough despite what Apple's latest ad might say. The...

  • Apple says 'stay tuned' to free app developers in the EU worried about fees

    The Core Technology Fee as it exists today in the European Union could bankrupt a developer making free apps -- but Apple said that they are working on a solution to prevent that. iPhone wouldn't be where it is today with free apps The EU hopes to combat alleged monopoly practices with the Digital Markets Act. It requires companies like Apple to allow developers to create alternative app marketplaces, use external payment options, and many other changes. Apple's compliance with the...

  • OLED iPad Pros still expected in March, with April availability

    A report claims the OLED iPad Pro may not ship until April, while also backing earlier rumors that the 12.9-inch iPad Air is on the way. Final Cut Pro on an iPad Pro The rumor mill has discussed major changes to both the iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups, with the former gaining a larger 12.9 option and the latter moving from miniLED to OLED. However, a supply chain report indicates that the actual release of some products to the public may not happen quickly after their introduction. ...

  • Apple is already being wierdly criticized for an AI effort that hasn't launched yet

    Apple is in the best position to make a difference in the public perception of Artificial Intelligence and how it's used at home, on mobile, and everywhere -- and the regular folks that routinely peddle false narratives about the company are already taking poorly-aimed potshots at the company and the effort like they always have. Apple's WWDC is just a couple months away So far, 2024 has already seen the splashy debut launch of Apple Vision Pro and a quieter refresh of Macs and iPads...

  • Grab Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch for $1,749, now $250 off

    Matching the all-time best price, B&H has Apple's Space Black 14-inch MacBook Pro on sale for $1,749. Get Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,749. The standard M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro has an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU. It's also equipped with 18GB of unified memory and 512GB of SSD storage, making it an attractive spec at $1,999 -- but even more enticing at the current $250 discount. Buy from $1,749 B&H is also including free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S. for fast...

  • Leaker casts doubt on 12.9-inch iPad Air 6 rumors as launch looms

    The sixth-generation iPad Air may not be as much of an upgrade as expected, as a leaker claims there are few design changes and that a larger variant may not see a release. iPad Air 5 Rumors over recent months have claimed a number of changes will be happening to the iPad Air in its early 2024 update. In a Monday tweet, one prominent leaker has poured water on some of those expectations. In X posts on Monday morning, "ShrimpApplePro" writes that the iPad Air 6 doesn't "seem to have...

  • Apple protests criticism that it's not complying with EU laws

    Apple has told an official hearing of the European Commission that it has fully complied with the new Digital Markets Act, despite complaints from rivals. Apple claims that it is in compliance with EU DMA Now that the Digital Markets Act is fully in force in the European Union, EU regulators have the power to investigate compliance and, if necessary, fine Big Tech companies who are in breach of the new laws. In a hearing at the European Commission, Apple has been putting its position and...

  • Four years after launch, Apple Arcade is here to stay and will only get more powerful

    Over four years after its debut, Apple Arcade has beaten the expectations of critics, and Apple Arcade chief Alex Rofman believes Apple's strategy for the service will continue to do so for a while longer. Apple Arcade Apple Arcade is soon to hit its fifth anniversary. It started off on shaky footing with naysayers believing it wouldn't survive for long. Like it or not, it has become a fantastic value for gamers on Apple platforms. It's an even better one when combined with an Apple...

  • CSA's Chris LaPre joins HomeKit Insider to talk about Matter

    On this episode of HomeKit Insider, the CSA's Chris LaPre joins to talk about Matter, Apple Home, and the future of the smart home. HomeKit Insider Podcast Most of this week's episode is a conversation with Chris LaPre, Head of Technology at the Connectivity Standards Alliance. The CSA is the member-led organization responsible for Zigbee and Matter. Our far-reaching discussion touches on the evolution of Matter and Apple Home, what new device categories we'll see, and what may be...

  • Apple's iPad Air & iPad Pro refresh rumored to arrive on March 26

    Following the release of the M3 MacBook Air lineup earlier in March, the iPad update covering new iPad Pro and iPad Air models is now rumored to arrive on March 26. iPad Pros Rumors about a spring launch initially reported about an event, but Apple's website and press release-based update of the MacBook Air proved that theory partially wrong. While iPads were wrongly rumored to arrive at around the same time, they may still show up before the end of March. In a post to Weibo on...