By news@appleinsider.com (David Schloss) If you’ve ever wanted to unleash your inner Bob Ross, you may be soon able to make your own happy accidents in Apple Vision Pro.Become a virtual Bob Ross or Monet with Apple’s new technology.We recently reported on rumors that it is testing the Apple Pencil for AR and VR, but it looks like the company hopes to eventually ditch the stylus entirely. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The M2 Mac mini has dropped to the lowest price ever, and the flash deal is available exclusively to AppleInsider readers. Save $124 instantly for 2 days only.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple’s M2 Mac mini.Apple’s standard M2 Mac mini is discounted to $474.99* at B&H Photo, which is the cheapest price available, according to our M2 Mac mini Price Guide. To activate the deal, you must shop through the pricing links in this article or in our Price Guide from a laptop or desktop computer. We apologize, but it cannot be activated through the AppleInsider and B&H mobile apps at this time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
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By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) While still not getting the full charging speed that Qi2 allows, the iPhone 12 now charges a bit faster after the iOS 17.4 release.Apple’s iPhone 12 introduced wireless MagSafe charging in 2020Apple’s MagSafe first launched as a competitor to Qi charging with the iPhone 12 in 2020. Since then, a Qi2 standard has been released which is more in line with MagSafe, but Apple has continued to limit its peak charging speed.MagSafe allows charging of up to 15W, but to date any non-Apple-certified charger has only been able to charge at 7.5W. It’s confusing because Apple contributed its MagSafe technology to the Qi2 standard and the iPhone 15 range now supports that, but older iPhones do not. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple is working to remove the need for users to add prescription lenses to the Apple Vision Pro, by having the headset itself adapt to different vision needs.Apple Vision Pro ZEISS optical insertsApple Vision Pro can be used by people with very many — but not all — visual impairment issues. So far, that involves selecting and using lenses or optical inserts.That does mean that you can’t just order an Apple Vision Pro online and expect it to be right for you. It’s clearly in both Apple’s and users’ interests to make it more convenient to buy an Apple Vision Pro, and to have it work for more people. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Cybersecurity experts recently uncovered a sophisticated scheme where attackers disguise malware as CleanMyMac to steal Mac users’ data.MacPaw team finds malware disguised as CleanMyMacMacPaw, the creator of CleanMyMac and other utilities, has a cybersecurity division called Moonlock. During one of their investigations, they discovered a malware sample labeled CleanMyMac, pretending to be the legitimate version.The malware used various methods to infiltrate computers, hide its presence, and steal information. It could trick a computer into running harmful code by pretending to be a helpful app, then cover its tracks to avoid being spotted by security tools. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) As streaming becomes more unreliable, having a backup copy is becoming a greater priority, leaving more internet users turning to a YouTube video downloader for various reasons. We checked out the 4K Video Downloader app on Mac to learn how to download YouTube videos for free.How to download YouTube videos for personal use with 4K Video Downloader+.Usually, when you download YouTube videos from the internet results in grainy videos or MP3s converted at a quality worse than AM radio. 4K Video Downloader+ makes those issues a distant past, thanks to a host of tools for downloading videos from select video-sharing sites to your Mac in high definition for personal use. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
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By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Forty years after it popularized the mouse, Apple is researching a replacement that users can tilt or take off the desk entirely to move their cursor around.Future Magic Mouse designs could include the ability to tilt in order to control further functionsThe mouse came into its own with the original Mac in 1984, and then Apple made trackballs the thing to have with the PowerBook range in 1991. Three years later, those were old hat, and trackpads were in.After decades of use, mice and trackpads still rule, and trackballs have only become a little niche. We’re covered for input devices, but that isn’t stopping Apple from looking for new ones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A questionable rumor source claims Apple’s iPhone Fold could arrive in 2027, adding more fuel to allegations that the hinged smartphone has been delayed further into the future.A render of a possible folding Apple deviceRecent reports paved the way for the iPhone Fold to finally be released in 2026. Now, another report claims the highly rumored smartphone won’t be shipping until 2027.A March 18 report from AlphaBiz cites an unidentified senior official familiar with Apple’s internal affairs. That source insists that plans for a release of the model in the fourth quarter of 2026 has been pushed back to the first quarter of 2027. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) If you’re already wondering when the next generation of the Apple Vision Pro will arrive, and what features it may have, the history of the Apple Watch might yield some clues.Given the complexity of the Apple Vision Pro, it’s very unlikely that a revamped second-gen model will arrive on the original’s one-year anniversary. Apple has presented its technical take on the product, but the sales and feedback of users will help shape the next one.The Apple Vision Pro, like the Apple Watch, is a product that was entirely developed in the Tim Cook era of the company’s history. Apple has been conservative about launching all-new products, preferring to iterate on its existing and popular Mac, iPhone, and iPad lines.That said, the Apple Watch was and continues to be a hit, following some muddled marketing at the beginning. Looking at the development stages of the Watch may provide us with clues on how the future releases of the Vision Pro and its potential offshoots may unfold. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) The macOS Photos app uses AI to detect details like addresses in images. Here’s how to open the addresses in Apple Maps.Apple MapsIf you’ve ever browsed maps online in a web browser, such as to use mapping sites like MapQuest, you may have taken screenshots of a location’s address for later use.Apple’s macOS Photos and Preview apps can sense information, such as the text of an address, in screenshots you’ve taken. There’s also a variety of ways you can manipulate text in screenshots from within both apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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