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  • Getting a true Facebook sequential feed has been variously easy or difficult ever since the company first introduced algorithmic sequencing. But an internal prototype shows the company is at least thinking about how to make it much easier… more… The post Prototype shows how it could be easier to get a Facebook sequential feed appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • On February 19, 1990, Adobe released Photoshop 1.0 on Mac System 6. 30 years later, it’s impossible to overstate how transformative the image editing software has been to all of our lives. To mark today’s milestone, Adobe is looking to the future by adding new features to Photoshop on the iPad, and celebrating its legacy with updates for the Mac. more… The post Adobe marks 30 years of Photoshop with new iPad and Mac features appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • If you’re having trouble connecting to Reddit, it’s not just you. The company’s status page acknowledges a major Reddit outage… more… The post PSA: It’s not just you, company acknowledges major Reddit outage, fix in hand appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Bose AirPlay 2 support continues for existing speaker owners. Three Bose speaker systems got the upgrade last year, and the company has just announced that nine more will receive a free over-the-air firmware update sometime between now and February 25. The update is for SoundTouch speakers and Lifestyle home entertainment systems… more… The post Bose AirPlay 2 support: Nine more speakers get free OTA update in next week appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Analysts so far appear mostly unfazed by the Apple coronavirus impact. The prevailing view is that the effect will be temporary, and that Apple’s core strengths mean the medium- and long-term outlook remains good. Investors appear to be taking the same view. The stock did take a bit of a dip yesterday, at one point 3.2% down after a bigger fall in pre-market trading, but ended the day just 1.83% down … more… The post Analysts mostly unfazed by Apple coronavirus impact: ‘will be temporary’ appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple has reportedly begun the process of moving at least some of its AirPods, iPad and Apple Watch production from China to Taiwan as the coronavirus continues to limit production. That would add to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro assembly work already said to have been moved to Taiwan … more… The post Apple moves some AirPods, iPad and Apple Watch production from China to Taiwan appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Alto’s Odyssey is the successor to the popular game Alto’s Adventure, and it launched on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV in February of 2018. Today, however, Alto’s Odyssey has expanded to the Mac and is now available through the Mac App Store. more… The post Hit game Alto’s Odyssey now available to play on Mac, download for $10 appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • First Alert is rolling out HomeKit support to its Onelink Safe and Sound smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. With its built-in speaker, the Onelink Safe and Sound can now integrate with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac using AirPlay 2 playback. more… The post First Alert rolls out AirPlay 2 support to its speaker-equipped ‘Safe and Sound’ smoke alarm appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • HQ Trivia made a name for itself with live trivia games offering real cash prizes, but over the last year, interest in the app has sharply declined. Now, the company has announced that it is shutting down and ceasing all operations. [Update: Or not…] more… The post [Update: It lives on] HQ Trivia shuts down after failed acquisition and declining popularity appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple warned investors yesterday that it won’t hit its Q2 2020 revenue guidance due to the ongoing effects of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Now, a new report from Nikkei says that Apple will “likely miss its schedule” for mass production of the low-cost iPhone 9. more… The post iPhone 9 mass production ‘likely’ delayed due to coronavirus, report says appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Launch Center Pro has become a powerful utility that allows users to create simple shortcuts that speed up everyday tasks. Last year, the app added an all-new Icon Composer for Home screen customization, and an update today takes that feature to the next level. more… The post Launch Center Pro utility adds new Icon Composer customization for Shortcuts and more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple today is releasing watchOS 6.1.3 to the public with bug fixes and improvements. The update includes a fix for an issue that prevented the irregular heart rhythm notification from working as expected for Apple Watch owners in Iceland. more… The post watchOS 6.1.3 for Apple Watch available today with critical bug fixes appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka private cloud.  https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/02/9to5Mac-Daily-02-18-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: February 18, 2020 – Apple’s investor update, March event rumors appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Today PolarPro launched its LiteChaser Pro photo and video kits for the iPhone 11 with special introductory pre-order pricing. The kits feature a specialized case that can accommodate a detachable grip, along with either a circular polarizer or variable ND filter. If you currently use or aspire to use your iPhone for serious photography or videography, then these kits might come in handy. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough for more details. more… The post Hands-on: LiteChaser Pro photo and video kits for iPhone 11 [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Tuesday’s best deals include a new Logitech Amazon Gold Box from $16, plus Apple’s official iPhone cases start at $20. You can also save on the 512GB iPhone XS at $600. Hit the jump for all that and more. more… The post Logitech Mac Accessories from $16, and official iPhone cases starting at $20 highlight today’s best deals appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • This week SoundCloud is rolling out support for users to upload tracks directly within its iOS app on iPhone and iPad. The new functionality also includes the ability to upload album artwork and more. more… The post SoundCloud for iPhone and iPad now integrates with Files app, Android uploads coming later appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Spotify has rolled out an update today to its podcasts show pages that include a new Apple-inspired design with trailers and descriptions toward the top and new show categories. more… The post Spotify updates podcast show pages with trailers and Apple-inspired design appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • As shared in a research note, TF Securities Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple system-in-package partners to ramp up production of the ultra-wide band ‘AirTags’ in the second or third quarter of this year. Kuo says that the supply chain will be producing tens of millions of units by the end of the year. Although not said explicitly, it suggests that Apple’s Tile-like trackers (referenced in code as ‘AirTags’) will be released this year. more… The post Kuo: Ultra-wide band chip production ramp predicts Q3 2020 launch for Apple AirTags appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple’s latest movie sale offers multi-film bundles from $10, plus a wide range of action titles and more from $5. All of which will become a permanent part of your library. There’s also this week’s $1 HD rental, which you can find down below. more… The post Apple launches movie bundle sale from $10, action films starting at $5, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • One of Tumblr’s software engineers has said that Apple’s promotions for its own services are so pervasive that “iOS is adware”… more… The post iOS software engineer says Apple service promos mean ‘iOS is adware’ appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple Music now has a much smarter way of handling alternate album versions – one it has belatedly copied from the original Beats service. Previously, if there was more than one version of an album, they each appeared on the artist page, which made for a cluttered and confusing experience… more… The post Apple Music now copies Beats feature for smarter handling of alternate albums appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • An analysis of the likely tech industry impact of the coronavirus outbreak says that smartphone sales are this quarter likely to sink to their lowest level in five years. Apple yesterday announced that it would not hit its own guidance for the quarter. A separate report suggests that Samsung may be best-placed to weather the storm thanks to its main manufacturing base being outside China… more… The post Smartphone sales likely to be lowest in 5 years; Samsung may benefit appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • The announcement that Apple will not hit even the lower end of its guidance for the current quarter has seen AAPL down more than 3% in pre-market trading. At the time of writing, the stock is down by more than $11, a 3.5% drop on yesterday’s close… more… The post AAPL down >3% in pre-market after coronavirus news; possible $4B hit to sales appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Digitimes says that a new iPad Pro series is in production with a target release date of March, echoing earlier comments from Bloomberg. more… The post Digitimes: New ’12-inch’ iPad Pro in production with 3D-sensing rear camera, likely March launch appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Last night, Apple released a statement warning investors that it would miss its quarterly revenue guidance, making it the second revenue warning in only two years. Apple said that business outside of China was strong, but production bottlenecks would affect worldwide supply and domestic Chinese demand was also down. Bloomberg says that Apple has been readying the lower-cost ‘iPhone SE 2’, which will resemble an iPhone 8 with an A13 chip inside, despite coronavirus disruption to factories. The publication believes the device is still on track to launch in March. more… The post Bloomberg: iPhone SE 2 on track to launch in March despite coronavirus production delays, new iPad Pro in first half of the year appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • The iPhone X was one of the most stunning iPhones to date when it launched, but as time passes, it ages just like any other smartphone. Whether you’re looking to sell your iPhone X to upgrade to the iPhone XS or even the iPhone 11, you’ve come to the right place. First, let’s find out how much it’s worth and how to get the most value for your trade-in. more… The post How much is your iPhone X worth right now? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Have you found yourself in situations where you want to snap some photos with your iPhone but aren’t able to hold it? Follow along for a variety of ways to remotely control your iPhone camera with Apple Watch including zoom, focus, and turning flash, HDR, and Live Photos on/off. more… The post How to remotely control your iPhone camera with Apple Watch appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • An iPhone update is right around the corner, but we’re not talking about the iPhone 12. Instead, rumors indicate that Apple could launch a low-cost iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 as soon as next month. But should you wait for it or buy an iPhone now? more… The post Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 9? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • One of my favorite apps for iPhone is the to-do list and habit tracking app Streaks. The premise is that it helps you automatically track goals and keep your habits, whether they be fitness and health related or other tasks you regularly complete. This week, Streaks is expanding from iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch to the Mac. more… The post Popular habit tracking app Streaks now available on the Mac appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Following Apple’s update for investors earlier this afternoon, Tim Cook has sent a memo to employees further addressing the coronavirus situation. In the memo, obtained by Bloomberg, Cook explains that Apple’s “return to normal” has been slower than anticipated. more… The post Tim Cook details Apple’s response to coronavirus outbreak in memo to employees appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Over the weekend I got my hands on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip smartphone. It doesn’t possess the type of flagship specs found on the recently revealed Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, but to me, it’s by far the more interesting phone, thanks to its ability to fold a 6.7-inch AMOLED display into a clamshell form factor that’s much more portable. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is not the first foldable smartphone, but it’s easily the most impressive foldable phone that the industry has seen thus far. While far from perfect, it makes me think that there is definitely a market for such a product, and I think it goes without saying that Apple has been experimenting with similar form factors behind closed doors. Although we may or may not ever see an Apple “iPhone Flip,” I’m really hoping that we will. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip breathes some much-needed excitement into the typical stale smartphone “slab of glass and metal” form factor. Watch our brief hands-on impressions, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more videos like this. more… The post Comment: hands-on with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip — or why Apple should make an ‘iPhone Flip’ [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple has shared an investor update this afternoon focused on the guidance it provided for Q2 2020. Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Apple says it won’t hit the March revenue guidance numbers it provided. more… The post Apple says it won’t meet Q2 earnings range due to coronavirus, iPhone supply constraints appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • As we detailed a few weeks ago, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest Apple might be planning a spring media event. Now, a report from German iPhone rumors site iPhone-Ticker suggests Apple is planning a special event for the end of March. more… The post Rumor: Apple to hold special event on March 31, release iPhone 9 on April 3 appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka private cloud.  https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/02/9to5Mac-Daily-02-17-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: February 17, 2020 – Instagram for iPad, Apple Music Replay 2020 appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Today’s best deals include nearly $100 off 10.2-inch iPad, a fresh Anker sale at Amazon, and $150 off Beats Studio3 headphones. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Take nearly $100 off 10.2-inch iPad, Anker USB-C essentials, more in today’s best deals appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • This is a very simple feature request: I’d like the ability to resize the iPad floating keyboard. Currently, Apple gives us only two options: full width, or an iPhone-sized floating keyboard. On my 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the full-width one takes up too much screen space, while the floating one feels cramped. I’d like to be able to arbitrarily zoom it to any width… more… The post Feature Request: Let me resize the iPad floating keyboard appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • The Nixplay Smart Photo Frame is the latest and smartest digital photo frame from the company that claims to be the most popular brand in the US, with over 2 million units sold. It’s smart because it can be updated in a bunch of different ways: manually, with the smartphone app; by voice, with Alexa or Google Assistant; and automatically, by linking it to Google Photos… more… The post Review: Nixplay Smart Photo Frame is great at home, even better as a gift appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Last year Apple introduced the Apple Music Replay, a feature that allows users to have a retrospective of what songs and albums they’ve listened to the most during each year through different playlists. And now you can access your “Replay 2020” playlist with the most played songs in your Apple Music this year. more… The post You can now add your Apple Music ‘Replay 2020’ playlist with most played songs of the year appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Warren Buffett‘s Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate last quarter sold more than $800M of AAPL stock, according to SEC filings… more… The post Warren Buffett sold $800M of AAPL last quarter, remains biggest shareholder appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • A supply-chain report predicts that laptop production in China will be severely hit by the coronavirus outbreak and that global shipments for this quarter will be down by anything between 29% and 36%. Quanta, which makes most of Apple’s MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, has contingency plans in place, but these are not expected to be sufficient… more… The post Coronavirus expected to severely hit laptop production, will be one-third down appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • So you have an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus laying around, and you’re wondering what it’s worth. Great, you’ve come to the right place! You might be surprised how simple it is to ditch your old iPhone 8 or 8 Plus and get on with updating to the latest iPhone. But first, let’s find out how much it’s worth and how to get the most value for your trade. more… The post How much is your iPhone 8 / 8 Plus worth right now? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Multitasking on iPad has evolved over the years, and with iPadOS 13, we saw another round of changes and new capabilities. But if you find yourself accidentally invoking features like Split View, follow along for how to turn off multitasking on your iPad. more… The post How to turn off iPad multitasking — Split View, Slide Over, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • So you have an aging iPhone 7 or 7 Plus sitting in a drawer somewhere and you just want to get rid of it? Or maybe you’re looking to upgrade to a brand new iPhone X or later? Regardless of your situation, if you’re going to get rid of your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, it can help to know how much it’s worth and how to get the most value for your trade in (or, alternatively just skip the hassle of selling it altogether). more… The post How much is your iPhone 7/ 7 Plus worth right now? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • It’s 2020 and Instagram still doesn’t have an iPad app — despite its barrage of other feature additions and expansions. Now, in a response to a user question this weekend, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has explained why the company has yet to roll out an app for the iPad. more… The post Instagram CEO explains why the company hasn’t developed an iPad app yet appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • In this week’s top stories: More details on the iPhone 9, iOS 13.4 public beta testing, Microsoft launches xCloud beta for iOS, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news.more… The post This week’s top stories: iPhone 9 pricing and naming rumors, Swift Playgrounds for Mac, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Over the years, I’ve dabbled with using Spotify instead of Apple Music. Both platforms offer users access to millions of songs and offer a wealth of personalization options. The one thing that has always kept me coming back and sticking with Apple Music is iCloud Music Library. iCloud Music Library is a feature that allows you to upload your own music and have it live right alongside your Apple Music content. It’s a feature that I use frequently, and it’s something Spotify can’t match more… The post Comment: Why iCloud is what keeps me from switching from Apple Music to Spotify appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple SoNo Collection opened today in South Norwalk, Connecticut. The space is Apple’s first new store completed in 2020 and the finishing touch for The SoNo Collection mall, which opened last October. The new Apple Store replaces a previous location at the nearby Stamford Town Center. more… The post Photos: Apple Store arrives at Norwalk’s SoNo Collection appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Microsoft recently released the first Windows 10X emulator, allowing developers to get an early look at the new operating system designed for dual-screen devices. As it turns out, eager developers have already extracted the OS image and installed it on real hardware — including a 12-inch MacBook. more… The post Developer successfully installs Microsoft’s new dual-screen Windows 10X OS on a MacBook appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • As someone who’s been managing iPads and Macs for a long time, I know there are a lot of “nooks” where settings are in various mobile device management systems. I’ve learned a lot of things through trial and error as the platforms have evolved, but that isn’t useful for new technicians. A new book was recently published that I feel is essential for anyone who works with Apple products in the enterprise. I just finished reading Apple Device Management: A Unified Theory of Managing Macs, iPads, iPhones, and AppleTVs, and I think it’s going to become the handbook for Apple device management. more… The post Apple @ Work: ‘Apple Device Management’ book is the resource all IT managers need to have appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • An Oklahoma mom is crediting the Apple Watch with alerting her to her middle school aged son’s abnormally high heart rate. 13-year-old Skylar Joslin was sitting in class when his Apple Watch detected a heart of 190 beats-per-minute. more… The post Oklahoma mom credits Apple Watch with detecting SVT heart rhythm in her 13 year-old son appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • There’s still time to enter our iPhone 11 giveaway and to get the new Flash 150W USB-C Powerbank & Wireless Charger at a special preorder price ahead of its launch: Preorder the Flash by Chargeasap now for $139 (Reg $299) Head below to enter the giveaway: more… The post 9to5Rewards: Win iPhone 11 + Flash USB-C powerbank preorder deal appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Since it’s Valentine’s Day, you might be looking for different ways to show your significant other some love. Follow along for how to use Digital Touch on iPhone and Apple Watch to send a more personal message with your heartbeat, a kiss, fireball, or even a broken heart. more… The post How to send more personal messages on iPhone with Digital Touch heartbeat, kiss, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • After settling its legal fight with Qualcomm last year and securing a 5G chip supply for its 2020 iPhones, things seemed to be looking up for Apple bringing the next-gen cellular standard to its iPhone 12 lineup. However, a new report today says that Apple isn’t satisfied with Qualcomm’s antenna designed to work with its 5G chips and that it may make its own… for this fall’s iPhones. more… The post iPhone 12 may use custom 5G antenna with Qualcomm modems appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • One of Apple’s current lawsuits is with its former chief chip architect, Gerard Williams III. In a recent hearing for the case, Williams claimed that Apple recruited employees from his new startup Nuvia and that the lawsuit is being used to “suffocate the creation of new technologies and solutions by a new business…” more… The post Ex-Apple chip exec claims Apple trying to ‘suffocate’ new tech after staff poaching appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple has released an update for its Human Interface Guidelines resources for developers. The changes bring a new logo and buttons for Sign In with Apple, icon for Apple Health, Apple Pay templates, and more. more… The post Apple’s Developer HIG updated with new buttons, icons, Sign In with Apple logo appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • In a more curious example of how iPhone is involved with the coronavirus outbreak, the Japanese Ministry of Health is set to hand out over 2000 iPhones to passengers stuck onboard a Princess cruise ship near Japan. more… The post Coronavirus cruise treated with 2000 iPhones deployed to everyone stuck on board appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • One of the common questions I get is people asking about HomeKit vs. Amazon Alexa. All of these people have iPhones, but they are starting to dabble in the smart home market, so it can be confusing to see the Home app, but then see “works with Alexa” when browsing on Amazon.com. Once you get invested in a platform, it can be difficult and costly to change. So what’s the best smart home platform to get started with in 2020? more… The post HomeKit Weekly: How Apple’s smart home platform compares to Amazon Alexa appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Best Buy’s Presidents’ Day sale highlights the best deals today, plus markdowns on iPad Pro, and up to $300 off the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Best Buy Presidents’ Day sale highlights the best deals, plus up to $300 off MacBook Pro and iPad Pro appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Chargeasap: Preorder the new Flash 150W USB-C Powerbank for $139 (Reg $299) & enter our iPhone 11 giveaway. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/02/9to5Mac-Daily-02-14-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: February 14, 2020 – Apple adds new AR Quick Look features, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple Swift Playgrounds iPad app comes to the Mac, we talk about the ongoing state of Mac Catalyst apps, cheap iPhone and 5G iPhone rumors, and more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or through our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes are released every Friday. Sponsored by TextExpander: Visit textexpander.com/podcast and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year! https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/02/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-02-14-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Happy Hour 264: Swift Playgrounds on Mac, state of Catalyst, 5G iPhone rumors appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Pandora is out with an update that brings a highly requested feature, streaming support for Apple Watch. This offers more flexibility to listen to your favorite music even if it’s not downloaded to your watch when away from your iPhone. more… The post Pandora now lets you stream music on the Apple Watch without iPhone appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly. Follow along with our guide on the latest from Apple’s gaming service. more… The post These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a big $5 movie sale this weekend, dropping a number of popular titles by 50% or more to all-time low prices. Each title will become a permanent part of your library. Head below for all of our top picks. more… The post Apple $5 Valentine’s Day movie sale now live plus bundles from $10 appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • We learned yesterday that the California Supreme Court ruled against Apple in a bag search case: deciding whether or not the company has to pay retail workers for the time spent for their bags to be checked at the end of their shifts. Staff had complained that they not only had to remain in the store for the time taken by the search itself but could be waiting around up to 45 minutes in the queue for the search – all of which time was unpaid… more… The post Comment: Apple is wrong in the staff bag search case, and should fix it today appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • A change to the IRS website suggests that game currencies are not taxable, despite an earlier statement that they are – but tax experts say people should probably still declare them… more… The post IRS suggests game currencies are not taxable; tax experts say don’t believe it appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • UK carrier Three is launching 5G service at the end of the month, saying that this year’s flagship iPhones will be a ‘critical’ point in demand for the faster data service… more… The post UK carrier Three deploying 5G in time for ‘critical’ launch of new iPhones appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $4.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers …more… The post Apple TV+ Guide: Here are all the Apple TV shows and movies available now appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple’s iPhone 12 may not support 2×2 uplink as initially expected, according to the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo. more… The post Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on 2×2 MIMO uplink support for 5G iPhone 12 appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Linksys has announced today that it will soon start adding HomeKit support to its Velop line of routers. While specific information is unclear, the company says the software updates will begin to roll out “in the next several days.” more… The post Linksys says HomeKit support is coming to Velop routers ‘in the next several days’ [U] appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • YouTube TV will become the latest subscription service to drop support for Apple’s in-app billing system. CNET reports that starting in March, YouTube TV will no longer support billing via Apple and that users should switch their billing settings before then. more… The post YouTube TV ditches App Store billing, will cancel accounts that don’t switch payment methods appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Facebook’s experimental projects group, referred to as the NPE Team, has released its latest application today. Dubbed Hobbi, the app is designed as a way to let you document your personal projects and hobbies. more… The post Facebook targets Pinterest users with its new ‘Hobbi’ experimental app appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • The California Supreme Court has made a decision in a class-action lawsuit against Apple that dates back to 2013. According to today’s decision, Apple is required to pay its retail workers for the time it takes for their bags to be searched after their shifts. more… The post California court says Apple must pay retail workers for time spent waiting on bag searches appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Video editing on an iPad? Yes, the idea of doing any sort of serious content creation on Apple’s popular tablet may seem a little ambitious, but the truth is that these thin and light mobile computers are now capable of some serious video work. Unfortunately, they can sometimes also be short on storage! more… The post How to pick a hard drive for video editing on iPad appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple is now offering the 16-inch MacBook Pro in official refurbished condition with prices from $2,039 shipped for the 2.6GHz/16GB/512GB model. As usual, Apple ships its officially refurbished gear with a 1-year warranty and all original accessories. The 16-inch MacBook Pro brings an all-new keyboard into the mix, along with a larger and higher-resolution display for an upgraded experience. Apple is offering models ranging from the base specs all the way to higher-end i9 variants with upgraded RAM, storage, and graphics. You’ll also score four Thunderbolt 3 ports here and a 100Wh battery designed to last you all day. Learn more in our hands-on review. more… The post Apple now offers its 16-inch MacBook Pro officially refurbished from $2,039 appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Curious about heart rate recovery data but aren’t quite sure what it is? Follow along for how to see your heart rate recovery data on Apple Watch, what it means, and what good heart rate recovery numbers are.more… The post Apple Watch: How to see heart rate recovery and what does it mean? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Strategy Analytics is out with a new report today covering the smart speaker industry during 2019. According to the data, global smart speaker shipments hit a new record of 146.9 million units  — and Amazon is still the far and away leader. more… The post Strategy Analytics: HomePod sales grew in 2019, but Amazon and Google still lead appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple’s update to its augmented reality Quick Look feature to let retailers sell their products and more right within the AR experience is starting to roll out from major brands like Home Depot, Wayfair, Bang & Olufsen, and more. more… The post Apple launches purchase button for AR Quick Look feature with Home Depot and Wayfair on board appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Chargeasap: Preorder the new Flash 150W USB-C Powerbank for $139 (Reg $299) & enter our iPhone 11 giveaway. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/02/9to5Mac-Daily-02-13-2020.mp3 more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: February 13, 2020 – iPhone 12 production, Project xCloud for iOS appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Thursday’s best deals include Apple AirPods Pro, various HomeKit accessories, and a JVC CarPlay receiver. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post AirPods Pro return to $235, HomeKit accessories, and CarPlay receivers are $250 in today’s best deals appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Lockdown launched last summer as the first open source firewall for iOS to block website and app trackers and it runs completely on-device. Now Lockdown has arrived for Mac as a free app. more… The post ‘Lockdown’ open source firewall app leaps from iOS to Mac, blocks app and website trackers for free appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Five Chinese Apple Stores will re-open tomorrow, February 14, after an extended closure due to the coronavirus outbreak. The websites of all five Beijing stores show that they remain closed today but will re-open tomorrow, initially with limited hours… more… The post Five Chinese Apple Stores will re-open tomorrow, but with limited hours appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • An Apple patent application published today describes how a truly smart home could configure itself. Anyone who has ever set up new smart home devices will know that, even with HomeKit, it can be a fiddly and sometimes frustrating experience. When you add a physical smart light switch, for example, telling the app which light(s) it controls isn’t the most user-friendly of experiences… more… The post Apple patent describes a truly smart home that can configure itself appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Growing up, I was a video game junkie. I played games in all my free time. My first game system was the NES, and the final one I personally owned was the PS2 and original Xbox. I even worked at EBGames (I still don’t accept the EBGames/GameStop merger). I have fond memories of playing Halo at LAN parties, the first time I played Madden online, and being scared to death of Resident Evil 1 when I was in the 6th grade. Once I got married and had kids, I just didn’t have the free time that I had before. Now that my kids are old enough to play games, I’ve been following the industry a bit more, and I just spent a few hours with the Microsoft Project xCloud for iOS preview that we wrote about yesterday. more… The post Comment: A few hours with Project xCloud for iOS preview shows a lot of promise appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Feral Interactive has announced that the award-winning World War II strategy game Company of Heroes is now available for the iPad. A video trailer can be seen below… more… The post WWII strategy game Company of Heroes now available for the iPad appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Foxconn has denied a report which claimed to describe its iPhone production targets as it struggles to deal with disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Reuters had claimed that chairman Liu Young-Way was aiming to be at 50% of normal production levels by the end of this month, and 80% in March… more… The post Foxconn denies report of iPhone production targets, but doesn’t reveal plans appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • In a pair of Digitimes reports, the supply chain publication notes that the impacts of the coronavirus will cause disruption to the standard next-gen iPhone manufacturing schedule, but it is unlikely to mean Apple will need to delay the usual September launch timeframe for the iPhone 12 series. Demand for the A14 chip is also said to be high, with orders more than 50% higher than the equivalent period for the A13 chips. Digitimes notes that this is a result of Apple’s aggressive moves into rolling out 5G on its phones. more… The post Digitimes: Coronavirus production delays will not affect iPhone 12 September launch, high demand for 5G A14 chips appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • RAVPower is out with a new GaN charger that features dual USB-C PD ports, a svelte design, and up to 90W output (even from just one of the ports). We’ve been testing out the RAVPower 90W 2-Port Wall Charger for the last couple of weeks. Here’s why we think it offers a compelling package of form and function. more… The post 90W GaN dual USB-C charger from RAVPower hits form and function sweet spot for MacBook owners appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Apple has officially started the beta testing process for iOS 13.4. The update includes new features such as iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji stickers, and much more. When can you expect iOS 13.4 to be released to the public? All signs point to sometime March. more… The post When will Apple release iOS 13.4 to the public? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Following the release of the Front and Center window management app last month, John Siracusa is back with another Mac app today. SwitchGlass for macOS brings a dedicated application switcher with a variety of different customization options to macOS. more… The post SwitchGlass app brings a customizable application switcher to macOS appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Strava has supported integration with Apple’s Health app for a while now, but it’s now taking things a step further. Strava for iOS has been updated today with HealthKit integration that allows users to import workouts recorded by Apple into the Strava app. more… The post Strava for iOS adds HealthKit integration for importing Apple Watch workouts appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Today is a big day for LumaFusion users, as it marks the day that the app’s long-awaited FCPXML export compatibility for Final Cut Pro X goes live. With version 2.2 of LumaFusion, users have the option to purchase FCPXML export compatibility for $19.99 via in app purchase. If you’re a video editor who likes to begin editing projects on the go, and finish those edits on your Mac, then this update might be for you. more… The post LumaFusion 2.2 released with FCPXML export option for Final Cut Pro X [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • It’s no secret that iPhones have become incredibly powerful mobile filmmaking tools. Countless stunning videos have been produced with little more than an iPhone and a spark of creativity. But you’ve probably never seen a shot on iPhone film quite like Glacier from Vallée Duhamel studio. more… The post Vallée Duhamel studio shares conceptual short film shot on iPhone for Apple Stores appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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  • Apple today has officially stopped signing iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3. This means that users can no longer downgrade from iOS 13.3.1 to iOS 13.3. iOS 13.3.1 was released last month with improvements to Screen Time and the Mail app. more… The post Apple blocks downgrades to iOS 13.3 as jailbreak release looms appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few different stories on how people are using the iPad Pro for creative projects. Apple even ran a series of advertisements last year highlighting content “made with iPad Pro.” Today, podcaster and writer Jason Snell has shared a fascinating look at how he edits podcasts with iPad Pro using an Apple Pencil and the Ferrite Recording Studio app. more… The post Want to edit podcasts with iPad Pro? Jason Snell demos with Ferrite and Apple Pencil appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • POS service Clover is out today with a neat new solution for quick and secure payments at restaurants that leverages QR codes and Apple Pay. “Scan to Pay” lets customers seamlessly pay on iPhone without having to download an app or hand over their cards to servers. And the feature sounds like a win for restaurant owners and employees with tables turning faster and more. more… The post Apple Pay and QR codes see restaurants with Clover POS encourage customers to ‘dine ‘n dash’ appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Darkroom is a popular photo editing app for iPhone and iPad with a suite of powerful features, such as RAW support and Portrait editing. In an update today, Darkroom has added a pair of new features, but also switched its business model. more… The post Darkroom photo editor for iPhone and iPad goes subscription, adds watermarking and new icons appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • After several of the largest companies exhibiting at the show pulled out over the last week due to concerns over the coronavirus epidemic, GSMA has now announced that Mobile World Congress 2020 is officially cancelled… more… The post Mobile World Congress 2020 has been cancelled over coronavirus concerns appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • Essential Products announced today that it’s ceasing operations and shutting down. Founded by the controversial Andy Rubin, the start-up last August showed off a radical ‘GEM’ smartphone. more… The post Essential shutting down after failing to launch radical ‘GEM’ smartphone appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  • After debuting its Project xCloud streaming game service as a preview last fall on Android, Microsoft has today launched the preview for iOS via TestFlight. The iOS preview is limited to 10,000 testers with registrations open now. more… The post Microsoft launches Project xCloud preview for iOS with ‘Halo: The Master Chief Collection’ appeared first on 9to5Mac.