New Meta Patent Blatantly Mimics Apple's EyeSight Feature
Meta has filed a patent for a feature that closely resembles Apple Vision Pro's EyeSight, Patently Apple reports.
EyeSight is designed to reduce social isolation in VR by making the user's eyes visible to others on an external display. Meta's patent, titled "Embedded Sensors in Immersive Reality Headset to Enable Social Presence," suggests that the company is considering this kind of functionality for its own devices.
EyeSight uses a scan of the user's face to create a virtual image of their eyes on an external display, thereby maintaining a semblance of eye contact and interaction with others in the real world. Apple says that EyeSight "reveals your eyes on the front of your Apple Vision Pro, and lets those nearby know when you're using apps or are fully immersed in an experience."
Meta's approach involves a method for updating a user's avatar in real-time using facial expressions detected by sensors embedded in the headset. These sensors capture signals indicative of facial muscle movements, which are then interpreted using a machine learning algorithm to determine the user's facial expression. The system adjusts the user's avatar accordingly and integrates it into an immersive reality application.
The headset in this embodiment includes various sensors, such as ECG (electrocardiogram), EEG (electroencephalogram), and PPG (photoplethysmogram), which not only track facial movements but also monitor the user's cardiovascular health. The integration of health-related functionalities distinguishes Meta's approach from Apple's EyeSight, which primarily focuses on displaying a virtual image of the user's eyes to maintain a connection with the real world.
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Google No Longer Plans to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
Google no longer plans to deprecate third-party cookies in the Chrome browser, marking a notable change to a prior decision to phase out third-party cookies by 2025. Google announced its cookie updates in a blog post shared today, where the company said that it instead plans to focus on user choice.
Rather than eliminating third-party cookies entirely, Google will introduce "a new experience in Chrome" that is designed to allow people to "make an informed choice" applicable across their web browsing.
Back in 2020, Google claimed that it would phase out support for third-party cookies in Chrome by 2022, a timeline that was pushed back multiple times due to complaints from advertisers and regulatory issues. Google has been working on a Privacy Sandbox to find ways to improve privacy while still delivering info to advertisers, but third-party cookies will now be sticking around so as not to impact publishers and advertisers.
reviewing Google's new plan for a user-choice prompt.
Google does not plan to stop working on its Privacy Sandbox APIs, and the company says they will improve over time so that developers will have a privacy preserving alternative to cookies. Additional privacy controls, such as IP Protection, will be added to Chrome's Incognito mode.
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Microsoft Blames European Commission for Major Worldwide Outage
Last Friday, a major CrowdStrike outage impacted PCs running Microsoft Windows, causing worldwide issues affecting airlines, retailers, banks, hospitals, rail networks, and more. Computers were stuck in continuous recovery loops, rendering them unusable.
The failure was caused by an update to the CrowdStrike Falcon antivirus software that auto-installed on Windows 10 PCs, but Mac and Linux machines were not affected even though they received the same software. A report from The Wall Street Journal delves into what happened and includes some critical information from Microsoft on why Macs did not get taken out by the update.
On Windows machines, CrowdStrike's Falcon security software is a kernel module, which gives the software full access to a PC. The kernel manages memory, processes, files, and devices, and it's basically the heart of the operating system. Much of the software on a PC is typically limited to user mode, where bad code can't cause harm, but software with kernel mode access can cause catastrophic total machine failures, like what was encountered last week.
deprecated kernel extensions and transitioned to system extensions that run in a user space instead of at a kernel level. The change made Macs more stable and more secure, adding protection against unstable software updates like the one CrowdStrike pushed out. It is not possible for Macs to have a similar failure because of the change that Apple made.
The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft blamed the European Commission for an inability to offer the same protections that Macs have. Microsoft said that it is unable to wall off its operating system because of an "understanding" with the European Commission. Back in 2009, Microsoft agreed to interoperability rules that provide third-party security apps with the same level of access to Windows that Microsoft gets. Microsoft agreed to provide kernel access in order to resolve multiple longstanding competition law issues in Europe.
that have already been implemented could lead to security risks in the future. The European Union's Digital Markets Act has pushed Apple to allow developers to offer apps through third-party marketplaces and websites. Apple says explicitly that the DMA compromises its ability to "detect, prevent, and take action against malicious apps."
The major CrowdStrike failure that affected Windows PCs highlights some of the unintended consequences and the tradeoffs inherent in legislation that weakens security in the name of open access. CrowdStrike's simple software update impacted global infrastructure, bringing travel, commerce, and healthcare to a standstill.
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Apple Music Classical Gains New Top 100 Chart
Apple today added a Classical Top 100 chart to Apple Music Classical, the classical music streaming service that it introduced in early 2023.
The list features the most popular classical music albums that are streamed globally, combining five data sources from more than 165 countries. Top 100 comes from Apple Music Classical streams, Apple Music streams, iTunes downloads, iTunes song sales, and Shazam tags.
According to Apple, the Classical Top 100 list is the most comprehensive classical music chart available. The first number one album is Bach: Keyboard Concertos with Chinese pianist Tianqi Du and the Academy of St Martins in the Fields conducted by Jonathan Bloxham. The top five albums feature artists from Canada, China, Brazil, Latvia, Norway, and the UK, and encompass everything from full orchestral symphonies to solo guitar.
Apple plans to update the Apple Classical Top 100 list each Monday, and it can be found on the Apple Music Classical Home tab. Each chart includes activity from the prior week.
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Apple Music Classical Gains New Top 100 Chart
Apple today added a Classical Top 100 chart to Apple Music Classical, the classical music streaming service that it introduced in early 2023.
The list features the most popular classical music albums that are streamed globally, combining five data sources from more than 165 countries. Top 100 comes from Apple Music Classical streams, Apple Music streams, iTunes downloads, iTunes song sales, and Shazam tags.
According to Apple, the Classical Top 100 list is the most comprehensive classical music chart available. The first number one album is Bach: Keyboard Concertos with Chinese pianist Tianqi Du and the Academy of St Martins in the Fields conducted by Jonathan Bloxham. The top five albums feature artists from Canada, China, Brazil, Latvia, Norway, and the UK, and encompass everything from full orchestral symphonies to solo guitar.
Apple plans to update the Apple Classical Top 100 list each Monday, and it can be found on the Apple Music Classical Home tab. Each chart includes activity from the prior week.
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Apple Sports App for iPhone Updated With MLS and MLB Improvements
Apple today updated its Sports app for iPhone with some changes related to Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball.
The release notes for version 1.5 of Apple Sports indicate that the app now supports Leagues Cup matches between MLS and Liga MX clubs, and the latest version also features an indicator in MLB box scores for pitcher statistics.
• Follow live as every MLS and Liga MX club competes for the Leagues Cup.
Released in February, the Apple Sports app shows scores, schedules, stats, and more for a variety of leagues, such as the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, and Premier League. The app also displays real-time play-by-play information for ongoing games.
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Samsung's 'Black Friday In July' Sale Features Lowest-Ever Prices on Popular Monitors and More
Samsung is hosting a new "Black Friday in July" sale, which includes big discounts on multiple product lines sitewide. The popular ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor and new Smart Monitor M80D are both discounted during this sale, but you'll also find sales on storage, audio, TVs, smartphones, and home appliances.
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$499.99, which is a new all-time low price and beats the previous deal from earlier in the month by about $50.
$200 OFF
32-inch Smart Monitor M80D for $499.99
In terms of new features, the M80D includes a Multi Control feature that allows images and text to be moved between the display and a Galaxy Book, Tablet, or Phone. You can also pair Galaxy Buds to the monitor for a spatial audio experience with head tracking, as well as guided workouts when paired with a Galaxy Watch.
You can also get the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor for $899.99, down from $1,599.99. At $700 off this is an all-time low price on the 2023 display, which has a matte display, modular 4K SlimFit camera, and support for Thunderbolt 4.
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Monitors
34-inch ViewFinity HDR10 Curved Monitor - $499.99, down from $699.99
49-inch Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,299.99
34-inch OLED Curved Smart Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,199.99
49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,099.99, down from $1,799.99
TVs
The Frame TV - Save up to $1,000
70-inch QLED 4K QE1C TV - $1,229.99, down from $1,799.99
55-inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $1,099.99, down from $1,499.99
55-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,099.99, down from $1,999.99
65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,599.99, down from $2,599.99
85-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $2,599.99, down from $4,799.99
Galaxy Products
Galaxy Z Fold6 - Save up to $1,500 with trade-in credit
Galaxy Z Flip6 - Save up to $1,000 with trade-in credit
Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $480
Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save up to $180
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iPhone SE 4 Rumored to Launch Early Next Year With OLED Display, 48MP Camera, and More
The fourth-generation iPhone SE will offer a series of major upgrades over the current model, the leaker known as "Ice Universe" claims.
The information was listed in a post on Weibo, which also detailed the specifications of the iPhone 17 lineup. As previously rumored, the fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to feature Face ID and USB-C, marking a major upgrade from current and previous models that have all featured a Touch ID Home button and a Lightning port.
iPhone 16 lineup, 6GB to 8GB of LPDDR5 memory, an aluminum chassis, and a single rear 48-megapixel camera. The fourth-generation iPhone SE will apparently launch between March and May of 2025 with a price point of $499 to $549. The current model launched in March 2022 for $429.
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AirPods Max Drop to New All-Time Low Price of $382.70 on Amazon
Apple's high-end AirPods Max headphones have dropped to a new record low price today on Amazon, available for $382.70 in Pink, down from $549.00. This deal is only available in the Pink colorway right now, and it beats the Prime Day price by about $12.
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Prime members can get the AirPods Max delivered as soon as July 24, while most other customers can expect a delivery by this Sunday, July 28. AirPods deals were very popular last week during Prime Day, but now the AirPods Max is the only model with a deal that beats those prices, although you can find some solid second-best prices on AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro 2 on Amazon this week.
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Apple TV+ Curbs Costs After Expensive Projects Fail to Capture Viewers
Apple is scaling back its Hollywood spending after investing over $20 billion in original programming with limited success, Bloomberg reports.
This shift comes after the streaming service, which launched in 2019, struggled to capture a significant share of the market, accounting for only 0.2% of TV viewership in the U.S., compared to Netflix's 8%. Despite heavy investment, critical acclaim, and numerous award nominations, Apple TV+ purportedly generates less viewing in one month than Netflix does in a single day.
Ted Lasso was the most-watched streaming show of 2023, Apple TV+ still accounts for a smaller share of top ten hits than any streaming service save for Paramount+.
Apple's initial foray into streaming was marked by lavish spending on high-profile projects and talent, including deals with big names like Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and Jennifer Aniston. The company's Hollywood operation, led by studio chiefs Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, positioned itself as a talent-friendly destination, reminiscent of HBO, offering creators seemingly unlimited financial resources.
Masters of the Air. Despite the strong reviews and awards nominations, these projects have not yielded the viewership that Apple apparently hoped for.
Foundation was postponed to prevent budget overruns caused by delays related to the 2023 actors and writers strikes.
Severance surged to over $20 million per episode due to pandemic-related delays, internal conflicts, and additional expenses such as hiring House of Cards creator Beau Willimon for script contributions. Management has asked the producers of Severance to reduce the budget for future seasons, emphasizing the need for financial sustainability.
Apple has also become more selective in acquiring new projects, declining to buy some shows that sellers believe the company would have accepted just a few years ago. The company allegedly wants to shed the image of being Hollywood's biggest spender and bring more discipline and strategy to its content investments.
The Morning Show, where cast salaries alone exceed $50 million for the upcoming season, Apple TV+ is becoming more fiscally conservative. The Morning Show stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon will each earn more than $2 million per episode. This recalibration comes at a time when other major studios like Disney, Warner Bros., and Paramount are similarly cutting back on streaming budgets due to mounting losses.
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iPhone 17 Lineup Specs Detail Display Upgrade and New High-End Model
Key details about the specifications of the iPhone 17 lineup have today been shared by the leaker known as "Ice Universe."
Reports in recent months have converged in agreement that Apple will discontinue the "Plus" iPhone model in 2025 while introducing an all-new iPhone 17 "Slim" model as an even more high-end option sitting above the iPhone 17 Pro Max in the lineup. The latest information from Ice Universe, shared on Weibo, corroborates this and claims that the alleged display sizes and price points will be follows:
iPhone 17: 6.27-inch LTPO display ($799)
iPhone 17 Pro: 6.27-inch LTPO display ($1,099)
iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.86-inch LTPO display ($1,199)
iPhone 17 "Slim": 6.65-inch LTPO display ($1,299)
Notably, all four iPhone 17 models will apparently feature LTPO displays for the first time, enabling ProMotion for a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz. To date, ProMotion displays have been exclusive to Apple's "Pro" devices, so the iPhone 17 may be the first time that the technology expands to a lower-cost device.
The iPhone 17 "Slim" is said to become the new iPhone flagship with a price tag of approximately $1,299, making it the most expensive iPhone model to date. It will allegedly feature a 6.65-inch display, placing it between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in size.
iPhone 16 lineup, which is expected to feature the same A18 chip across the board.
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Top Stories: iOS 18 Public Beta, HomePod Mini in New Midnight Color, and More
The public betas of iOS 18 and other upcoming major operating system updates are finally here! Apple has spent the past month refining the betas through developer testing, and it's now time to open them up for broader access ahead of a full public launch several months from now.
We also got a surprise hardware update this week, but it was one of the most minor updates imaginable – swapping out the Space Gray color of the HomePod mini for a new version in an extremely similar Midnight color. This week also saw us taking a look ahead at the upcoming iPhone 16 and Apple Watch lineups that should now be less than two months way, while we went hands-on with Samsung's new earbuds that have some striking similarities to Apple's AirPods Pro, so read on below for all the details!
Apple Releases First iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Public Betas
The first public beta of iOS 18 is now available for the iPhone, allowing anyone to test the update for free. We recommend installing the beta on a secondary iPhone, rather than the one that you use daily, as there are often bugs and other issues with pre-release software.
How to Install the iOS 18 Public Beta
iOS 18 features more Home Screen and Control Center customization options, a completely redesigned Photos app, the ability to use any emoji as a Tapback in the Messages app, an option to lock apps behind Face ID or Touch ID, and much more. The tentpole feature of iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence, which is Apple's new suite of generative AI features coming to iPhone 15 Pro models and newer later this year.
Apple Releases HomePod Mini in New Midnight Color
Apple this week announced that the HomePod mini is now available in a new Midnight color, which replaces the Space Gray color previously offered.
There does not appear to be any other changes to the HomePod mini, which continues to start at $99 in the United States. In fact, Midnight looks nearly identical to Space Gray, so there is little reason for any existing HomePod mini owners to purchase the new color option.
iPhone 16 Series Is Just Two Months Away: Everything We Know
Apple's next-generation iPhone 16 series is just two months away from being unveiled, and there are already many rumors for the devices.
Earlier this week, we listed everything that we know about the iPhone 16 series based on leaked information, with one key change expected to be larger displays on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Plenty of other new features are expected, so check out the full list.
2024 Apple Watch Lineup: Key Changes We're Expecting
Alongside the iPhone 16 series later this year, we can expect the next-generation Apple Watch lineup, including so-called Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 models.
Earlier this week, we rounded up key changes to expect from the next Apple Watch lineup, including larger display sizes for some models. As is often the case, new health features like sleep apnea detection have also been rumored.
iOS 18 Passwords App: All the Features
iOS 18 features a standalone Passwords app from Apple that surfaces some of the iCloud Keychain functionality built into the Settings app on previous versions of iOS for more convenient access.
We recently shared a guide that highlights all of the features built into the Passwords app, which features a simpler layout compared to the previous iCloud Keychain section of the Settings app.
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 vs. Samsung's Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung last week introduced its latest earbuds, the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which look quite a bit like Apple's AirPods Pro 2. Given the similarities, we thought we'd compare Samsung's new earbuds to the AirPods Pro.
Check out our hands-on video that goes through the design similarities and differences, performance comparisons, and other features to get an idea of how they match head-to-head. Apple users will almost certainly want to stick with AirPods Pro while Android users would want to opt for the Galaxy Buds, but it's always good to see what the competition is up to.
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iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18: Everything You Need to Know
Apple is expanding how its cross-platform Continuity features work in 2024, introducing an iPhone Mirroring option in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18. As the name suggests, iPhone Mirroring lets you control your iPhone with your Mac.
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This guide walks through all of the iPhone Mirroring features and explains how it works.
iPhone Mirroring Basics
After upgrading to iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, there's a new iPhone Mirroring app in the Dock, and that's how you start an iPhone Mirroring session.
From your Mac's Dock, click on the iPhone Mirroring app.
Click on Continue at the pop-up informational screen.
Select the iPhone that you want to use if you have more than one iPhone.
Unlock your iPhone with a passcode to allow the connection.
Click on Get Started.
Use Touch ID on the Mac to authenticate (alternatively, enter your password).
When you start up iPhone Mirroring for the first time, you can opt to have it require authentication with every connection or to allow a connection automatically. If you choose automatic authentication, you will not need to authenticate with Touch ID or a password to use iPhone Mirroring when your Mac is unlocked.
Otherwise, you will need to authenticate on your Mac each time you want to use iPhone Mirroring. Note that an iPhone needs to be locked while an iPhone Mirroring session is in progress, so you can't use your iPhone while it's being mirrored to your Mac.
If your iPhone is not locked and you attempt to initiate iPhone Mirroring from your Mac, you will get a warning that the iPhone is in use.
There is no option for launching an iPhone Mirroring session from an iPhone -- it needs to be done from a Mac. While the iPhone Mirroring app icon should be in the Dock, if it's not there, you can get to it from the Launchpad or the Applications folder, because it is treated as a standard app.
iPhone Mirroring Interface
Your full iPhone interface is shown as a dedicated app on the Mac, with your wallpaper and app icons all visible and accessible. You can click in to any of your apps and use it on the Mac just like you would on the iPhone.
You can get to your Home Screen by clicking on the bottom bar, and swap between pages with the trackpad or with a click and drag gesture using a mouse. There are menu options for getting to the Home Screen and for bringing up the app switching interface, but most control is done within the iPhone Mirroring window.
iPhone Mirroring Requirements
To use iPhone Mirroring, you need a Mac that runs macOS Sequoia and that has an Apple silicon chip (M1 or later) or a T2 security chip. Macs with T2 security chips are Intel-based and include the following machines:
2018 and later MacBook Pro (13 and 15 inch)
2018 and later MacBook Air
2020 iMac
iMac Pro
2018 Mac mini
2019 Mac Pro
These Macs have Apple silicon chips:
2020 and later Mac mini
2020 and later MacBook Air
2021 and later iMac
2021 and later MacBook Pro (14 and 16 inch)
2020 13-inch MacBook Pro
2022 and later Mac Studio
2023 Mac Pro
Any iPhone that runs iOS 18 works with iPhone Mirroring.
All iPhone 15 models
All iPhone 14 models
All iPhone 13 models
All iPhone 12 models
All iPhone 11 models
iPhone XS and XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd gen)
Apple ID, and two-factor authentication must be enabled for the iPhone Mirroring feature to work. You will also need to turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and the two devices will need to be near each other.
During an iPhone Mirroring session, your Mac and your iPhone need to be close to one another, essentially in the same room.
Privacy and Security
You need to be signed into the same Apple ID on your iPhone and your Mac for iPhone Mirroring to work. While iPhone Mirroring is active, you do not need to have your iPhone with you, and it does not need to be unlocked.
Your iPhone can remain tucked away in a pocket or a bag while you control it from your Mac, so no one can access it or see what you're doing with it.
Using a Mouse and Keyboard with iPhone
Your Mac's keyboard, trackpad, and mouse can be used with your iPhone, which is useful if you need to type something lengthy in an iPhone app.
Audio, Camera, and Microphone
If you play a video on your iPhone while iPhone Mirroring is enabled, the audio comes through your Mac. You can't turn on the Camera app or use the microphone, though.
iPhone Notifications on Mac
With iPhone Mirroring turned on, incoming iPhone notifications show up right alongside your Mac notifications in the Notification Center at the upper right hand corner of the Mac's display.
iPhone notifications are denoted with a small iPhone icon, but they otherwise look like native Mac notifications.
You can click on a notification and open up the app on your iPhone, interacting with it directly from the Mac.
StandBy
While your iPhone is being mirrored to your Mac, it can be on a charger and in StandBy mode, displaying the time and other information.
Drag and Drop
Later this year, Apple plans to add iPhone Mirroring's best feature, file transfers. You will be able to transfer files, photos, and videos from your Mac to your iPhone and vice versa using drag and drop gestures.
Apple says that it will work just like dragging files from one Mac app to another.
While drag and drop has yet to be implemented, you can sort of work around this by using AirDrop to move photos and files from your iPhone to your Mac, initiating AirDrop from the iPhone without having to unlock it.
iPhone Mirroring Limitations
iPhone Mirroring will not work if the Mac is using AirPlay to stream music or video content to another device, or if Sidecar is enabled with an iPad. Continuity Camera cannot be enabled either, so if you're using your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac, you can't use iPhone Mirroring at the same time.
Attempting to watch movies and TV shows from some apps like Hulu and Netflix does not work, with the iPhone Mirroring app showing just a blank black screen, likely due to DRM restrictions.
There is no option to resize the iPhone Mirroring window, and you can't manually move it into landscape orientation. If an app or a game is displayed in landscape orientation, the window will shift into landscape.
You can delete apps when using iPhone Mirroring by going to the Settings app, but apps cannot be deleted from the Home Screen. You also can't rearrange apps because there's no option to get into the Home Screen (or Lock Screen) editing interface.
Control Center and Notification Center are also inaccessible.
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The MacRumors Show: Talking Vision Pro and iOS 18 Beta
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the experience of using Apple Vision Pro and talk through our first impressions of the iOS 18 public beta.
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Apple's Vision Pro headset is now available in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, prompting renewed interest in the spatial computing device. We discuss our thoughts on the best aspects of the Vision Pro, such as immersive video, spatial photos and video, gestures, and UI design, as well as its shortcomings, such as weight and comfort, video passthrough in dark environments, limited content, and general usefulness.
first public beta of iOS 18, bringing the new software to the general public for the first time since the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Apple has seeded three developer betas so far, and the first public beta includes the same content that's in the third developer beta. We talk over our thoughts on iOS 18's new Home Screen and Control Center customization features, the redesigned Photos app, and more.
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Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro and Max Get New Low Prices, Plus Big Discounts on iPads and MacBooks
Amazon Prime Day took place earlier this week, and it introduced huge discounts on a wide variety of Apple products, including AirPods Max, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro. Even though Prime Day has ended, we're still tracking quite a few of these record low prices as we head into the weekend, so if you missed out be sure to check out the deals below before they're gone for good.
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AirPods
What's the deal? Take up to $154 off AirPods
Where can I get it? Amazon
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
$49 OFF
AirPods 3 for $119.99
$80 OFF
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) for $168.99
$154 OFF
AirPods Max for $394.99
As is usual during big discount events, some of the best deals this week could be found on Apple's AirPods, and most of them are still available right now on Amazon. You'll find the AirPods 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max all at all-time low prices today on Amazon, and the AirPods 2 at a solid second-best price.
Apple Pencil Pro
What's the deal? Take $19 off Apple Pencil Pro
Where can I get it? Amazon
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
$19 OFF
Apple Pencil Pro for $109.99
$79.00 right now on Amazon.
M3 MacBook Pro
What's the deal? Take up to $700 off MacBook Pro
Where can I get it? Amazon and Best Buy
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
$300 OFF
14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB) for $1,699.00
$700 OFF
16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro (1TB) for $2,799.00
Best Buy's and Amazon's deals include all-time low prices on the 14-inch and 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro, and the best discounts will be found on the larger screen computers. The 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro is currently discounted by $500 for all customers on Best Buy, but if you have a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership, you can add up to an extra $200 off select models.
14-inch MacBook Pro
M3 512GB - $1,399.00 ($200 off)
M3 Pro 512GB - $1,699.00 ($300 off) [matched at Best Buy]
M3 Pro 1TB - $2,099.00 ($300 off) [only at Best Buy]
M3 Max 1TB - $2,899.00 ($300 off) [matched at Best Buy]
16-inch MacBook Pro
M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB - $1,899.00 ($600 off) [only at Best Buy for members]
M3 Pro, 36GB RAM, 512GB - $2,299.00 ($600 off) [only at Best Buy for members]
M3 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB - $2,799.00 ($700 off) [only at Best Buy for members]
M3 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB - $3,299.00 ($700 off) [only at Best Buy for members]
M2 MacBook Air
What's the deal? Take $200 off MacBook Air
Where can I get it? Amazon and Best Buy
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
$200 OFF
13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) for $799.00
$200 OFF
13-inch M2 MacBook Air (512GB) for $999.00
Amazon and Best Buy are taking $200 off the previous generation M2 MacBook Air this week, starting at $799.00 for 256GB and rising to $999.00 for 512GB. Both of these are all-time low prices for the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air.
M4 iPad Pro
What's the deal? Take up to $385 off the new M4 iPad Pro
Where can I get it? Amazon
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
$80 OFF
11-inch iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $919.00
$100 OFF
13-inch iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $1,199.00
full list of tablets on sale.
10th Gen iPad
What's the deal? Take $50 off iPad
Where can I get it? Amazon
Where can I find the original deal? Right here
$50 OFF
iPad (64GB Wi-Fi) for $299.00
$50 OFF
iPad (256GB Wi-Fi) for $449.00
Amazon is taking $50 off the Wi-Fi models of the 2022 iPad, starting at $299.00 for 64GB Wi-Fi. You'll also find both cellular devices on sale this weekend.
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iPhone SE 4 Rumored to Use Same Rear Chassis as iPhone 16
Apple will adopt the same rear chassis manufacturing process for the iPhone SE 4 that it is using for the upcoming standard iPhone 16, claims a new rumor coming out of China.
According to the Weibo-based leaker "Fixed Focus Digital," the backplate manufacturing process for the iPhone SE 4 is "exactly the same" as the standard model in Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 lineup, which is expected to be released in September. The iPhone SE 4, meanwhile, is expected to arrive in the spring.
November 2023, MacRumors learned from a source close to Apple's manufacturing process that the dimensions of the iPhone SE 4 "perfectly matched" those of the base model iPhone 14 in its current stage.
While it's still unclear what may have led to the change, it's possible that Apple chose to adopt its newer rear chassis process for the more affordable SE model to achieve economy of scale at the point of production as the manufacture of iPhone 14 models winds down towards retirement.
However, it could also indicate a change to the camera system on the fourth-generation iPhone SE. Unlike the iPhone 14, the iPhone SE 4 was previously rumored to include a single 48-megapixel rear camera with a custom backplate for the device to account for the design change.
In contrast, for the iPhone 16 models, Apple is planning a new vertical camera lens arrangement that is a departure from the diagonal lens setup found on iPhone 15 models. The new orientation will presumably allow the standard iPhone 16 models to capture Spatial Video for the Vision Pro headset. Adopting the same backplate for the iPhone SE 4 would seem to suggest it will feature the same dual camera setup, although we haven't heard any rumors specifically claiming that this is in Apple's plans.
sub-$500 starting price for its fourth-generation iPhone SE model, despite a raft of rumored upgrades coming to the more affordable device. Touch ID and the Home button will be replaced by Face ID and a display notch, while the display size will increase from 4.7 inches to 6.1 inches. Other features expected for the next iPhone SE include a USB-C port and an Action button.
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iPhone SE 4 Rumored to Use Same Rear Chassis as iPhone 16
Apple will adopt the same rear chassis manufacturing process for the iPhone SE 4 that it is using for the upcoming standard iPhone 16, claims a new rumor coming out of China.
According to the Weibo-based leaker "Fixed Focus Digital," the backplate manufacturing process for the iPhone SE 4 is "exactly the same" as the standard model in Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 lineup, which is expected to be released in September. The iPhone SE 4, meanwhile, is expected to arrive in the spring.
November 2023, MacRumors learned from a source close to Apple's manufacturing process that the dimensions of the iPhone SE 4 "perfectly matched" those of the base model iPhone 14 in its current stage.
While it's still unclear what may have led to the change, it's possible that Apple chose to adopt its newer rear chassis process for the more affordable SE model to achieve economy of scale at the point of production as the manufacture of iPhone 14 models winds down towards retirement.
However, it could also indicate a change to the camera system on the fourth-generation iPhone SE. Unlike the iPhone 14, the iPhone SE 4 was previously rumored to include a single 48-megapixel rear camera with a custom backplate for the device to account for the design change.
In contrast, for the iPhone 16 models, Apple is planning a new vertical camera lens arrangement that is a departure from the diagonal lens setup found on iPhone 15 models. The new orientation will presumably allow the standard iPhone 16 models to capture Spatial Video for the Vision Pro headset. Adopting the same backplate for the iPhone SE 4 would seem to suggest it will feature the same dual camera setup, although we haven't heard any rumors specifically claiming that this is in Apple's plans.
sub-$500 starting price for its fourth-generation iPhone SE model, despite a raft of rumored upgrades coming to the more affordable device. Touch ID and the Home button will be replaced by Face ID and a display notch, while the display size will increase from 4.7 inches to 6.1 inches. Other features expected for the next iPhone SE include a USB-C port and an Action button.
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Crowdstrike Says Global IT Outage Limited to Windows PCs, Mac and Linux Hosts Not Affected
A widespread system failure is currently affecting numerous Windows devices globally, causing critical boot failures across various industries, including banks, rail networks, airlines, retail, broadcasters, and many more businesses. The issue, manifesting as a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), is preventing computers from starting up properly and forcing them into continuous recovery cycles.
The cause of the failure has been identified as an update to Crowdstrike antivirus software installed on Windows 10 PCs. Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity company that specializes in endpoint security protection for corporate networks, has just released the following statement:
"Crowdstrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts.
"Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack.
"The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed.
"We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website.
"We further recommend organisations ensure they're communicating with Crowdstrike representatives through official channels.
Unfortunately, the nature of the problem means that fixing it isn't as simple as installing a patch. The workaround to break the infinite boot cycle on affected Windows machines involves manually booting into safe mode, navigating to the CrowdStrike directory, and deleting the system file that caused the problem. As such, it could be a while before all services impacted by the content update are back up and running.
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Eve Launches Matter-Enabled Eve Weather Smart Station
Smart home company Eve Systems today announced the launch of a new version of the Eve Weather that offers Matter support. With Matter, the new Eve Weather can be added to HomeKit or smart home setups from other companies.
Eve Weather is a small cube-shaped accessory that is designed to provide outdoor weather temperature, humidity, and the local 12-hour weather trend. A display at the front allows you to see temperature and humidity at a glance, but the data also syncs to the Eve app.
Siri can be used to provide details on the outdoor weather conditions, and the data can be used to trigger HomeKit automations. Eve Weather offers IPX4 water resistance so it can be kept outdoors year-round and displayed anywhere.
from the Eve website or from Amazon.com for $80. Eve is continuing to sell the HomeKit version of the device as well for those who do not have a Matter-enabled hub, which includes the HomePod and latest Apple TV.
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Netflix Gains 8 Million Global Subscribers Amid Price Hikes and Push to Ad-Supported Streaming
Netflix has gained more than 8 million global paid subscribers since April, according to new subscriber information included in the company's second quarter earnings results [PDF]. With the jump in paid subscriptions, Netflix now has a total of 277.65 million paid subscribers around the world, marking 16.5 percent year-over-year growth.
Ad tier memberships increased 34 percent quarter-over-quarter, thanks to Netflix pushing its ad-supported tier. Netflix eliminated its cheapest ad-free "Basic" subscription tier last year, and earlier in July, the company began warning customers in the UK and Canada that they would need to move to a new plan.
In the United States, the Basic plan was priced at $9.99 per month, but the cheapest ad-free Netflix plan is now priced at $15.49 a month. Netflix had been allowing customers that were already on the Basic plan to continue using it, but that is being phased out. Ad tier memberships grew 34 percent from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2024.
Netflix with ads is priced at $6.99 per month, and it includes between four and five minutes of ads per hour. Ads vary in length from 15 to 30 seconds and play before and during TV shows and movies. The company says that it will soon test an in-house ad tech platform in Canada, with plans to launch it broadly in 2025.
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