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Last week, movie director Rian Johnson announced a surprise new camera app for iPhone that reimagines what a smartphone photo should look like. Many people would agree that Apple’s iPhone photos are a tad bit overprocessed. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo introduced a new film texture option, but in my view, it’s a bit too exaggerated. Chromagraph Camera, on the other hand, feels pretty perfect. more…
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you find yourself playing an instrument with sheet music, flipping the page often requires you to stop playing to turn the page. CueFlip solves that. You can teach it how you play a song, then it can turn the page for you whilst listening. more…
Anker’s new MagGo Pro 2 power bank offers active cooling, 25W MagSafe fast charging, 10,000mAh of capacity, and a smart display – all in one package. Anker touts it as the fastest and coolest wireless power bank on the market. more…
For the first time in a long time, I can say that iPhone cases are fun again! The introduction of the iPhone Duo has brought us a new era of cases in all shapes, sizes, functions, and form factors. We are still in the infancy of this new ecosystem of iPhone Duo-compatible cases, so manufacturers are experimenting with different designs, materials, and features to figure out what works best for Apple’s first foldable. From ultra-thin cases and hinge protection to built-in wallets, kickstands, and origami-style folios. I have tested several new iPhone Duo cases, and these have been my favorite so far. more…
Next spring, Apple will take the stage to unveil the second-generation iPhone Air to the world, after taking a bit more time to go back to the drawing board and incorporate a second camera into the design. That said, iPhone Air is no longer the flashy cool phone, now iPhone Duo is. With that being the case, it seems obvious to me that iPhone Air 2 will need to appeal to a wider audience, beyond just the enthusiast crowd. more…
AI has been used to find out how to access motion tracking data from AirPods, enabling one Linux user to use head tracking data to produce a software mouse.AirPods 3AirPods and AirPods Pro have head tracking capabilities thanks to some built-in motion-detecting sensors. While it is currently used for things like Spatial Audio and Siri Interactions, one enterprising user has taken steps to widen their use on Linux.Apple does allow AirPods and other earphones to work on Linux and other platforms by functioning as standard Bluetooth headphones. They can be used for normal listening, but things like head tracking are not available once you leave Apple's ecosystem. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Your iPhone's reluctance to suggest certain words runs the gamut from bodily functions all the way to Santa Claus, revealing some interesting boundaries in Apple's keyboard dictionary.iPhone keyboard's hidden word list revealed by SwipeblockedA new website, Swipeblocked, wants you to know that there are thousands of words and phrases your iPhone will not let you say. Except it will let you say every single one of them.It just won't put those words in your mouth. Or hands, I suppose. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
As Apple's new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display laptops go on sale, I'm still at a loss as to who these multi-thousand-dollar laptops are really for, and whether Apple even knows the answer to that question itself.Touchscreen laptops are here, whether they'll be used or not - Image Credit: AppleThese laptops, which sit above the already exceptional MacBook Pro in Apple's lineup, start at $2,899 for the 14-inch model. Opt for the 16-inch version, and you'll hand over at least $3,399.That's hundreds of dollars more than their comparable MacBook Pro cousins. Bear in mind that these machines use the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The same SSD and unified memory, too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple is pushing its financial services in a pair of new ads on YouTube. The first features a distracted therapist booking a vacation on her brand new Apple Card. The second called "Out Run" features a Kaiju attack, and the main character getting away, thanks to a quick gas purchase with Apple Pay. Neither are revolutionary, but they are fun. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
B&H is kicking off its holiday sale with a free $150 gift card on Apple's brand-new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with a PROLED display.Get a free $150 gift card with MacBook Pro PROLED laptops - Image credit: AppleApple's 2026 MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display is hitting store shelves, and B&H is running a special promotion right out of the gate. Get a $150 B&H gift card with the purchase of a 14-inch or 16-inch configuration.Get free $150 B&H gift card deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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