Новости за 02.04.2024

Macworld

The second major point release of visionOS, the operating system for Apple Vision Pro, has just entered beta testing. When visionOS 1.1 landed a month ago, it mostly polished up a few sore spots from the release version (like the inability to reset your device). There’s no telling what visionOS 1.2 will bring–“Spatial Personas” is coming to all Vision Pro headsets before the 1.2 release.

What’s new in visionOS 1.2

We don’t know yet what is new in visionOS 1.2... Читать дальше...

Macworld

It’s been a month since the release of iOS 17.4, which introduced a few minor tweaks (like new emojis) for all users, but it has a massive change to app distribution for those in the European Union. In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, that version allowed alternate app stores, changed policies and terms around apps, browsers that use their own engines, and more.

Typically, a new iOS version is followed almost immediately by a beta of the next point release... Читать дальше...

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Nearly four weeks after Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.4 to all users, the first beta for version 14.5 has arrived for developers, with public beta testers to follow. The full version will likely arrive for all users in late April or early May.

macOS 14.5: New features

As there are no already-announced macOS 14 features yet to arrive, it’s not clear what, if anything, is new in the 14.5 update. The last update brought new emojis with other undisclosed bug fixes and security upgrades. Читать дальше...

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In a perfect walled garden, every digital good and service would be on a level playing field and creators would all have an equal shot at succeeding. In the real world, that’s just not the case.

According to a report by Semafor, a podcaster looking to get featured in one of the main slots in the Podcast app’s Browse tab should start by joining Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, which offers listeners “premium benefits like ad-free listening, early access, and bonus episodes” for a monthly fee. Читать дальше...

Macworld

With Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference in June, we’ll find out a lot about the upcoming operating systems, including what devices the updates will be compatible with. But a few rumors have popped up that hint at what the official compatibility list will be.

According to a report by iPhoneSoft, compatibility with watchOS 11 (which is the next major version of the Apple Watch operating system) starts with the Apple Watch Series 5. That means that the Series 4 has run its course... Читать дальше...

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When Apple released the AirPods Max headphones as a rare surprise December announcement back in 2020, we assumed it would follow a similar update schedule as the AirPods Pro. However, three and a half years and two AirPods Pro updates later, the 1st gen AirPods Max are still on shelves.

However, a new report claims a new AirPods Max model is finally on the way in 2024. According to Jeff Hu of Haitong International Securities (via MacRumors), the 2nd-gen AirPods Max... Читать дальше...

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Some of the experiences in Apple Vision Pro are pretty thrilling, and you’re going to want to share them with others. Unfortunately, there’s no way to actually capture the experience of a VR environment for those who aren’t also in VR–it’s like using a black and white TV to show someone how cool color TVs are.

But you can still take screenshots and record videos of what you see, with a few caveats. And it’s pretty easy; if you’ve used to doing so on an iPhone, you’ll feel right at home on Vision Pro. Читать дальше...

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Congratulations to all of the Macalope’s fellow Apple writers! The U.S. Department of Justice has given us all something to write about for the next umpteen years.

Yes, you’ve probably heard by now that the DoJ is suing Apple over its “iPhone monopoly.” Let’s unpack this a bit.

First, Webster’s defines “Monopoly” as a board game that kids love to play and parents hate, that has been turned from a cautionary tale to some twisted form of capitalist indoctrination. Читать дальше...

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Hardware is expensive enough. But with the price of many software packages these days, they can start to dwarf the cost of an actual computer or laptop in a hurry.

Like how Microsoft Office Professional, one of the most essential software collections around for completing virtually any business or personal project, retails for $219.99.

Of course, you can also save most of that cost right now by picking up this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows... Читать дальше...

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Dr. Dre pioneered the world of hip-hop, and he didn’t stop there. These Beats Solo3 Headphones feature unmatched sound quality, comfortable ear cups, and compatibility with most devices (including Mac and Android). Up to 40 hours of battery life will keep you in the groove all day.

Take calls, activate Siri, and more with easy-to-use built-in controls. Fast fuel your Beats Solo3 Headphones with a 5-minute charge that gives you up to 3 hours of play.  Solo3 has been... Читать дальше...