Worth a Thousand Lies ↦ I really enjoyed this post by Nick Heer about the complex topic of whether photographs represent reality or not, whether Google is pushing things further than it should, or if this is all just the latest chapter in a story that started long before Photoshop: The criticisms I have been seeing about the features of the Pixel 8… feel like we are…

iOS 17.1 Beta 3 Prevents Action Button From Activating the Camera or Flashlight in a Pocket Apple in the third beta of iOS 17.1 tweaked the functionality of the Action Button to prevent certain actions from being triggered while the iPhone is in a pocket or a bag. The Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Focus, and Magnifier functions will no longer activate when the Action Button is pressed if the ‌iPhone‌ is tucked away in a pocket. Acti…

Warning for iOS 17.1 Beta Testers: Update to Beta 3 or Your Wallet App May Crash Apple today released the third developer beta of iOS 17.1, an update that is set to come out in October. With this beta, Apple has a warning about the Wallet app, which may not function as intended for those running an earlier iOS 17.1 beta. According to the release notes for the update, now that beta 3 has been released, the Wallet app might c…

Apple Wallet App Now Shows Balances for Discover Credit Cards U.S. Discover users who add their credit cards to Apple Wallet can now see their total card balance and transaction history right on the iPhone with iOS 17.1 beta 3, which came out today. Apple added the transaction and card balance functionality to the Wallet app as part of its Connected Cards feature, according to 9to5Mac. Tapping on one of t…

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Get Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $749 ($50 Off) Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is in full swing today, and you can get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $749.99 in multiple styles, down from $799.00. This is a new all-time low price on the wearable. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, whic…

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 Apple today introduced new firmware for both the AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning port and the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 with USB-C port. The new firmware is 6A303, up from the 6A301 update that was released in September. Apple does not provide details on what features might be included in the refreshed firmware, so it is unclear what’s new. Apple added mult…

Kuo: 2024 Apple Watch ‘Unlikely’ to Have ‘Significant’ Innovation The 2024 Apple Watch is “unlikely” to offer “significant innovative experiences,” according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. For instance, in a post on Medium today, Kuo said the Apple Watch will not be equipped with a micro-LED display or blood glucose monitoring in 2024. He believes these features are at least two years away from being a…

Apple Seeds Third Beta of watchOS 10.1 to Developers Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming watchOS 10.1 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the release of the second watchOS 10.1 beta. To install the ‌watchOS 10‌.1 update, developers will need to open the Apple Watch app, go to the Software Update section under “General” in Settings, and toggle …

Apple Seeds Third Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.1 to Developers Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.1 update to developers for beta testing, with the update coming one week after the launch of the second 14.1 beta. Registered developers can opt-in to the beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. Under Beta updates, toggle on the Sonoma Developer Beta. …

Apple Releases iOS 16.7.1 for Older iPhones and iPads Apple today released iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1, new software updates that can be downloaded on iPhones and iPads that are not able to run iOS 17, or those that have not yet been updated to the new operating system. iOS 16.7.1 comes a few weeks after Apple released iOS 16.7. The software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-th…

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to Developers Apple today seeded the third betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 to developers for testing purposes, with the betas coming one week after Apple released the second betas of iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the “Beta Updat…

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: 10.2-Inch iPad Drops to $249 All-Time Low Price Prime Day deals have been appearing throughout the day, and now we’re highlighting the best price of the year on Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad. You can get the 64GB Wi-Fi tablet for $249.00, down from $329.00. This is a record low price, and it’s accompanied by numerous best-ever prices across the 2021 iPad lineup. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partn…

iOS 17.1 Will Fix iPhone 12 Radiation Levels in France Apple today said that the upcoming iOS 17.1 software that is set to be released later in October will lower iPhone 12 radiation levels. France in September ordered Apple to cease ‌iPhone‌ 12 sales and implement a “fix” for devices that would bring them into compliance with European electromagnetic radiation standards. Apple in a support documen…

Removable Key That Works as a Mouse Could Come to Future MacBook Apple has researched a MacBook keyboard that features a removable key designed to be used as a precision mouse, according to a newly granted patent application. The patent, first spotted by AppleInsider, is titled “Deployable Key Mouse.” Apple first applied for the patent in 2021 and it was today granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office….

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: The Best Tech Accessories Amazon’s second major discount event of the year has kicked off, and in this article we’re focusing on accessory discounts for smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and more that are available during Prime Big Deal Days. You’ll need an Amazon Prime membership to access the sale, and you can sign up for Prime on Amazon. There’s a 30 day free trial,…

Samsung Discounts New ViewFinity S9 5K Display to $1,299.99 ($300 Off) and Smart Monitor M8 to $499.99 ($200 Off) Samsung’s all-new 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Display has received its first discount today, now available for $1,299.99, down from $1,599.99. This markdown is available on Samsung’s website and on Amazon for Prime Day, and it’s the first major deal we’ve ever seen for this monitor since its launch in August. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner…

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: The Best Apple Discounts Amazon is hosting another Prime Day event this year, called Amazon Prime Big Deal Days and offering shoppers the first chance to save on holiday shopping from a major retailer. Similar to the first Prime Day, it will last for two days and you’ll find a large selection of deals and offers across Amazon’s storefront, covering savings on tech, clot…

Upcoming iPad Mini 7 Still Rumored to Lack 120Hz ProMotion Display Apple is rumored to be launching a new seventh-generation iPad mini soon, but the new model will not feature a 120Hz ProMotion display, claims a leaker with alleged supply chain sources. According to the Twitter account @Tech_Reve, the iPad mini 7 “still doesn’t have 120Hz,” with only the A-series processor expected to receive an upgrade. Sug…

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: AirPods Pro 2 With USB-C Hit $189.00 Low Price ($60 Off) Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event has kicked off today, and a major new discount has hit a popular model of AirPods. You can get the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case for $189.00, down from $249.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which …

EU Asks iMessage Users and Rivals If Service Should Be Regulated EU antitrust regulators have asked Apple’s users and rivals to rate the importance of Apple’s iMessage and Microsoft’s Bing versus competing services, reports Reuters. According to people familiar with the matter, the European Commission sent out the questionnaires earlier this month, asking if there was anything specific to iMessage and Micros…