Apple Secretly Developed Long-Range EV Battery Tech with China’s BYD
Apple secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD to develop long-range electric vehicle battery technology as part of its now-nixed Apple Car project, according to Bloomberg.
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Docker Best Practices: Using ARG and ENV in Your Dockerfiles
Learn about the ARG and ENV instructions and explore how to use them in your Dockerfiles to make your images more configurable and easier to maintain. ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases New macOS Sequoia 15.1 Public Beta With Apple Intelligence
Apple today released a new macOS Sequoia 15.1 public beta, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its October 28 launch. The latest beta comes a day after Apple provided the seventh beta to developers.
Public beta testers who have [signed up for Apple’s beta test … ⌘ Read more
UK Considers Adopting USB-C as Common Charging Standard
The UK government has launched a consultation to explore the possibility of mandating USB-C as the standard charging port for electronic devices, potentially aligning with similar regulations recently adopted by the European Union.
Th … ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Beta Firmware
Apple today released a new beta firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the Lightning and USB-C versions of the AirPods Pro. The firmware has a build number of 7B5013d, up from 7B5013c, and as it is a beta, it is only available for developers at the current time.
It is no … ⌘ Read more
iPhone 18 to Use Enhanced 2nm Chip Tech Integrating 12GB RAM
Apple’s 2026 iPhones will use TSMC’s next-generation 2-nanometer fabrication process in combination with a new packaging method that will integrate 12GB of RAM, a reputable source of accurate predictions about Apple’s plans has claimed.
In a Weibo post on Tuesday, Chinese-language user “Phone Chip Expert” s … ⌘ Read more
Apple Seeds Seventh Developer Betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence
Apple today provided developers with the seventh betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to continue testing Apple Intelligence features. The seventh betas come a week after Apple seeded the sixth iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas.
The updates can be dow … ⌘ Read more
Apple Announced the HomePod Mini Four Years Ago Today
Apple announced the HomePod mini smart speaker four years ago today at its “Hi, Speed” special event.
The low-cost smart speaker was announced alongside the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and [iPhone 12 Pro Max … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: iOS 18.1 Release Date, New Macs Incoming, and More
Things are firming up for a big Halloween week for Apple, with the company’s next operating system updates reportedly coming early in the week and hardware launches coming a few days later.
Ahead of those hardware launches, we’ve recently seen what appears to be one of the most significant physical product leaks in years, while some of the new features … ⌘ Read more
Apple Opens Extensive Research Lab in Shenzhen, China
Apple has opened a new applied research laboratory in Shenzhen, China, marking a significant expansion of its research and development capabilities in the world’s largest smartphone market. The facility, which began operations on Thursday, is located in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong tech cooperation zone.
_Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science a … ⌘ Read more
Apple Card High-Yield Savings Account Getting Yet Another Interest Rate Cut
Apple is once again planning to cut the interest rate of its Apple Card high-yield savings account, with the new rate set to go live on Friday, October 11.
The Apple Card savings account’s annual percentage yield (APR) will drop to 4.10 percent, down from 4.25 percent. This is the … ⌘ Read more
Update Now: iOS 18.0.1 Includes These Bug Fixes and Security Patches
Apple last week released iOS 18.0.1, and we recommend installing the update soon, as it includes some important bug fixes and security patches.
Below, we outline what is new in iOS 18.0.1.
Bug FixesiOS 18.0.1 fixes display and camera bugs on iPhone 16 models, a … ⌘ Read more
Apple TV+ Coming to Amazon Prime Video as Add-On Subscription
Amazon has announced that Apple TV+ will be available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video in the United States later this month. Prime members will be able to subscribe to Apple TV+ for $9.99 per month directly within the Prime Video app.
 pages. GAH! I’m ready to throw the thing. I’ve never been so mad at CPE. 🤬
Apple’s Only Store in Northern Ireland Relocating Later This Month
Apple’s only retail store in Northern Ireland is moving, but rest assured that the new location will be in close proximity to the current one.
Apple has announced that its store at the Victoria Square shopping center in Belfast will be permanently closed starting Tuesday, October 15. The company i … ⌘ Read more
The XMPP Standards Foundation: The XMPP Newsletter September 2024
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Welcome to the XMPP Newsletter, great to have you here again!
This issue covers the month of September 2024.
If you are interested in joining the XMPP Standards Foundation as a member, please apply until November 24th, 2024!.
The [XMPP Standards F … ⌘ Read more
Trick or Treat? Apple’s First Earnings Call Since iPhone 16 Launch Scheduled for Halloween
Apple today announced that its next quarterly earnings conference call will be held on Thursday, October 31 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time/5 p.m. Eastern Time.
On the call, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the company’s earnings results for the fourth quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. It will likely be Maestri’s final earnings call at … ⌘ Read more
Apple Offers Limited-Edition Beats Solo Buds With iPhone 15 or 15 Plus Purchase in India
In celebration of Diwali, Apple is offering free limited-edition Beats Solo Buds to customers who purchase a new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus in India.
The special Beats Solo Buds and their carrying case come in an orange color that has never been available before, an … ⌘ Read more
New Oura Ring 4 Features Slimmer Sensors and Improved Accuracy
Oura today announced its latest smart ring, the all-titanium Oura Ring 4, featuring improved accuracy and a redesigned companion app.
The Oura Ring 4 introduces “Smart Sensing” technology, which the company claims enhances data accuracy by adapting … ⌘ Read more
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls
WhatsApp has announced it is rolling out new filters and backgrounds for users to personalize their video calls. The popular chat platform said the new effects are designed to make video conversations “more engaging” and give them a “more personal touch.”
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your poll should include questions about markdown. personally i think inline bits like style, links, images are yes. block quotes, code blocks, bullet lists are mid. but tables and footnotes are no.
Yes sorry about this, I wasn’t able to change much after publishing the poll 😅
Kuo: 2025 Apple Vision Pro to Get M5 Chip and Apple Intelligence
Apple is developing a new version of its Vision Pro headset that is set to enter mass production in the second half of 2025, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Kuo claims the most significant cha … ⌘ Read more
Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware
Apple today released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the USB-C and Lightning models. The AirPods Pro 2 firmware has a build number of 7A305, up from the 7A302 firmware released earlier in September.
 dropped from 4.4% to 4.25%, in line with the US Federal Reserve approving an aggressive rate c … ⌘ Read more
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And finally the legibility of feeds when viewing them in their raw form are worsened as you go from a Twt Subject of
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(#abcdefg12345) to something like (https://twtxt.net/user/prologic/twtxt.txt 2024-09-22T07:51:16Z).
(#2024-09-24T12:45:54Z) @prologic@twtxt.net I’m not really buying this one about readability. It’s easy to recognize that this is a URL and a date, so you skim over it like you would we mentions and markdown links and images. If you are not suppose to read the raw file, then we might a well jam everything into JSON like mastodon
Apple Releases Second iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia Public Betas With Apple Intelligence
Apple today released the second public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its October launch. The second beta comes a day after Apple provided the software to developers.
Public beta t … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18: Capture iPhone Audio Playback When Shooting Video
In iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new feature that allows you to continue playing audio from your iPhone’s speakers while recording video in the Camera app. Whether you’re creating a music video or simply want background music for your recordings, this new option offers you greater creative control over your iPhone videos.
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Halfbrick+ Lets You Play Popular iOS Games Like Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride and Mega Jump for $2.99/Month
Halfbrick Studios is a game company best known for super popular iOS titles like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, which have historically been freemium titles. Starting last year, Halfbrick decided to go with a different monetization model, offering all of its games for a low monthly fee.
[Halfb … ⌘ Read more
Apple’s First 5G Chip for iPhones Reportedly Won’t Support mmWave
Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the first version of the chip might lack mmWave support.
Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes today reported that Apple’s in-house 5G modem has yet to incorporate mmWave technolo … ⌘ Read more
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@movq going a little sideways on this, "*If twtxt/Yarn was to grow bigger, then this would become a concern again. But even Mastodon allows editing, so how much of a problem can it really be? 😅*", wouldn't it preparing for a potential (even if very, very, veeeeery remote) growth be a good thing? Mastodon signs all messages, keeps a history of edits, and it doesn't break threads. It isn't a problem there.😉 It is here.
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i feel like we should isolate a subset of markdown that makes sense and built it into lextwt. it already has support for links and images. maybe basic formatting bold, italic. possibly block quote and bullet lists. no tables or footnotes
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@movq going a little sideways on this, "*If twtxt/Yarn was to grow bigger, then this would become a concern again. But even Mastodon allows editing, so how much of a problem can it really be? 😅*", wouldn't it preparing for a potential (even if very, very, veeeeery remote) growth be a good thing? Mastodon signs all messages, keeps a history of edits, and it doesn't break threads. It isn't a problem there.😉 It is here.
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i feel like we should isolate a subset of markdown that makes sense and built it into lextwt. it already has support for links and images. maybe basic formatting bold, italic. possibly block quote and bullet lists. no tables or footnotes
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(#lryyjla) @quark My money is on a SHA1SUM hash encoding to keep things much simpler:
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@prologic@twtxt.net Wikipedia claims sha1 is vulnerable to a “chosen-prefix attack”, which I gather means I can write any two twts I like, and then cause them to have the exact same sha1 hash by appending something. I guess a twt ending in random junk might look suspcious, but perhaps the junk could be worked into an image URL like
. If that’s not possible now maybe it will be later.git only uses sha1 because they’re stuck with it: migrating is very hard. There was an effort to move git to sha256 but I don’t know its status. I think there is progress being made with Game Of Trees, a git clone that uses the same on-disk format.
I can’t imagine any benefit to using sha1, except that maybe some very old software might support sha1 but not sha256.
Alright. My first mentions—which were picked not so randomly, LOL—are @prologic@twtxt.net, @lyse@lyse.isobeef.org, and @movq@www.uninformativ.de. I am also posting my first image too, which you see below. That’s my neighbourhood, in a “winter” day. Hopefully @prologic@twtxt.net will add my domain to his allowed list, so that the image (and any other further) renders.
Beginnings of a little notebook app. Doesn’t actually run any code yet.
AirPods 4 vs. Previous Generations Buyer’s Guide: All Upgrades Compared
Apple’s new AirPods are now available for pre-order. With the release of the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC, Apple has made some significant improvements that could make a difference in your daily listening experience.
Key upgrades in the AirPods 4 include a more comfortable fit, improved sou … ⌘ Read more
Apple Says These Five Changes Make iPhone 16 Models Easier to Repair
Apple has informed publications including Tom’s Guide and Engadget about some repair-friendly design and policy changes pertaining to the iPhone 16 series.
iOS 18: Make Your iPhone Home Screen Icons Dark
In iOS 18, iPhone apps have both Light and Dark color options, making it possible to match the color of your icons when you have Dark mode enabled. Keep reading to learn how it works.
Apple’s built-in apps have both Light and Dark color options in iOS 18, and now that the update is ava … ⌘ Read more
Setapp Mobile Launches in Open Beta as Alternative App Store in EU
Ukraine-based developer MacPaw has announced the open beta release of Setapp Mobile, its alternative app store for iOS devices in the European Union. This launch comes in the wake of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which mandates support for third-party app marketplaces on iOS in the EU.
 and [posted to Weibo](https://weib … ⌘ Read more
AirPods 4 Have Hidden Capacitive Button for Pairing
With the fourth-generation AirPods, Apple has eliminated the Setup Button located on the back of the Charging Case in other AirPods models. Rather than using a physical button, Apple has instead opted for a hidden capacitive button.
The hidden button for pairing and resetting the AirPods 4 is located at the front of the Charging Case, a … ⌘ Read more
Apple Shares Full List of Over 250 New Features and Changes Coming With iOS 18 Next Week
Following its iPhone 16 event on Monday, Apple shared a PDF on its website with a list of all new features and changes coming with iOS 18.
The list includes many features that were already announced, including Apple Intelligence, new … ⌘ Read more
Apple Watch Series 10 Reduces Wind Noise During Phone Calls
The new Apple Watch Series 10 launching next week includes a voice isolation feature that will make you sound better during phone calls.
Apple says the Series 10’s Neural Engine is able to suppress background noise during phone calls or FaceTime audio ca … ⌘ Read more
Apple Announces iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple today announced the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max—its latest flagship smartphones—featuring larger displays, an all-new Camera Control button, and the A18 Pro chip.
The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display – the biggest [iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/guid … ⌘ Read more
Apple Store Down Ahead of ‘It’s Glowtime’ iPhone 16 Apple Event
Apple’s online storefront has gone down ahead of its “It’s Glowtime” event taking place later today, where a handful of new products are expected to be announced.
More to follow…
This article, “ [Apple Store Down Ahead of ‘It’s Glowtime’ iPhone 16 Apple Event](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/09/apple-store-down-a … ⌘ Read more
Gurman: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 Tomorrow, Ultra 2 in Black Likely
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today said that he does not expect Apple to announce an Apple Watch Ultra 3 at its event tomorrow. Instead, he believes that Apple will introduce a black color option for the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was first to ind … ⌘ Read more
Get Up to $500 Off M3 MacBook Pro at Best Buy and Amazon This Weekend
We’re tracking a collection of big discounts on the M3 MacBook Pro this weekend at Best Buy and Amazon, including the match of an all-time low price on the entry-level M3 512GB 14-inch MacBook Pro at $1,299.00, down from $1,599.00.
macOS Sequoia Release Likely to Be the Earliest in Years
macOS Sequoia will be one of the earliest new macOS launches in over a decade, likely releasing within as little as just a week.
Internal Apple documentation obtained by MacRumors suggests that macOS 15.0 Sequoia will be officially released to the public by mid-September. The release dates of major macOS updates in … ⌘ Read more
Best Apple Deals of the Week: 9th and 10th Gen iPads Get Lowest Prices Ever, Plus First Deals on Anker’s New MagGo Accessories
This week’s best Apple deals focused on iPad models, including the 9th generation and 10th generation tablets, which both hit record low prices in the last few days. You’ll also find steep discounts on Anker’s latest MagSafe-compatible accessories, Sonos headphones and speakers, and Bluetooth trackers in the deals below.
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TrendForce: Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Feature 256GB Base Storage
Apple is expected to offer both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with a minimum of 256GB storage, doing away with the 128GB starting option on its smaller Pro model for the first time, according to a new TrendForce report.
Currently, Apple’s 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 and comes with the minimum 128GB of storag … ⌘ Read more
Ugreen Launches Qi2 iPhone Chargers With Emoji Faces
Ugreen today announced the launch of several new Apple-specific charging products that have a robot-style design with emoji faces. The Uno series includes a Qi2 charger, a wireless power bank, and a 100W USB-C charger.
According to Ugreen, the chargers were created with “Fast and Fun Charging” for Apple users in mind. Each o … ⌘ Read more
Nanoleaf Launches ‘Blocks’ Mix and Match System, Smart Switch and Permanent Outdoor Lights
Nanoleaf today introduced several new lighting products, accessories, and software updates, showing off the devices at its annual Nanoleaf Live event. There are new light panels, permanent outdoor lights, and a smart switch, along with software features for the desktop app.
Building on its popular li … ⌘ Read more
Beats Teases New Powerbeats Pro 2 Coming Next Year
Beats today teased that new Powerbeats Pro 2 are coming next year, but it did not share a specific release date for the wireless headphones.
MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani can be seen wearing the Powerbeats Pro 2 in a clip shared on social media platforms like Instagram and X. They look similar to the existin … ⌘ Read more
New iPhone 16 Pro 2TB Storage Option: All the Rumors In Favor
As Apple’s iPhone 16 launch approaches, questions are swirling about a potential leap in storage capacity for the iPhone 16 Pro models. According to a January report, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will double their maximum storage to 2TB.
This speculation stem … ⌘ Read more
iPhone SE 4 to Complete Apple’s Switch to OLED Across iPhone Lineup
Apple is expected to launch a fourth-generation iPhone SE early next year with an OLED display for the first time, marking the completion of Apple’s adoption of OLED technology across all iPhone models.
According to Nikkei Asia, the m … ⌘ Read more
Found this in an old copyright notice from 1993:
These images are not for use with the Microsoft Windows environment. Using these patterns in a Windows environment consitutes a copyright violation.
Someone clearly didn’t like Windows.
Top Stories: September 9 iPhone Event, iOS 18.1 Photos Clean Up Tool, and More
It’s a day earlier than rumors had suggested, but Apple’s big iPhone 16 event now has an official date: Monday, September 9. The “It’s Glowtime” tagline and glowing Apple logo theme are clear nods to the revamped Siri and new Apple Intelligence features that will undoubtedly be a major point of emphasis for the upcoming devices.
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… ⌘ Read moreBest Apple Deals of the Week: Labor Day Sales Arrive for the Holiday Weekend With Record Lows on iPad, iPhone, and More
Labor Day deals have kicked off this week, and as we head into the long weekend you can still find great discounts on AirPods Max, MacBook Air, Sonos speakers, and more. We’re also tracking fresh markdowns on iPhone 15, the 10th gen iPad, M3 MacBook Pro, and more.
Apple Reportedly in Talks to Invest in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI
Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The report did not reveal how much money Apple would be investing in OpenAI if the plan moves forward, but it said this latest fundraising round would value the ChatGPT maker above $100 billion.
Apple prev … ⌘ Read more
Apple Intelligence Not Device Region Locked to US in Latest Betas
Apple in the latest iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 betas no longer requires users to set their device region to the United States, so now it’s just the US English language requirement that remains.
In previous betas, users not only had to change Siri’s lan … ⌘ Read more
iPhone Driver’s Licenses in Wallet App Rolling Out in Seventh U.S. State
As noted by 9to5Mac, Apple recently started rolling out the ability for Hawaii residents to add a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports, businesses, and venues.
iPhone 17 Models to Feature 12GB RAM, Up From 8GB in the iPhone 16
Next year’s iPhone 17 models will come with 12GB of RAM, up from the 8GB of RAM expected across Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 models, a reputable source of accurate predictions about Apple’s plans has claimed.
Onboard memory in the existing iPhone 15 lineup is different between non-Pro and Pro models: The iPhone 1 … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 is Compatible with These iPhone Models
iOS 18 for iPhone includes a variety of new features that many users are excited about, from all new Dark Mode icons and widgets, to color hued icons/widgets, customizable Control Center, Apple Intelligence AI features that will write emails and texts for you and summarize data or generate images, a confusing Photos redesign, Game Mode … Read More ⌘ Read more
Amazon Introduces Massive $770 Discount on Samsung’s 27-Inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor
Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor has hit a new record low price on Amazon this week, available for $830.10, down from $1,599.99. You can have the monitor delivered by August 29 if you’re a Prime member, or by September 2 for everyone else.
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When to Expect the iPhone SE 4 to Launch
Over two and a half years have passed since Apple released the current iPhone SE, so the device is due for an update. Below, we recap the latest rumors about the next-generation iPhone SE, including potential features and launch timing.
The latest word [comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-08-25/apple-plans-tabletop-robot-whi … ⌘ Read more