Apple announced today that iOS 18.2 is coming today, including the next round of Apple Intelligence-powered features. Meanwhile, there are still plenty of major Apple Intelligence features announced at Apple’s developer conference last summer to come. A few smaller features, however, have only been partially released. So where are the missing components of Apple Intelligence?
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Apple TV+ just landed an upcoming film about a protest that led to a university’s first Deaf president. The title comes from a Deaf actor, filmmaker, and advocate as well as an award-winning documentary filmmaker.
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Apple Watch has had optional cellular connectivity since Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017. However, the connection has remained 4G LTE while the smartphone market moved to 5G. That may finally change with an upcoming round of Apple Watch models.
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Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg about a potential Apple Watch Ultra 3 feature that could next year that could be lifesaving. Gurman’s reporting also includes a status update on ongoing health and safety features for future Apple Watches that are currently in development.
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Another entry from the iconic horror game series Resident Evil has arrived on the App Store. Some 26 years after first debuting, Resident Evil 2 has landed on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
*Technically speaking, the title is the remake from 2019, but as a child of the 90s, I love the idea of a game from 1998 coming to modern Apple devices.
As part of the launch, Capcom is discounting the title by 75% for a limited time.
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Meta is introducing a new way for creators to test content performance before sharing with followers. The new Instagram feature called trial reels allows creators to share videos with non-followers as a way to gauge reactions. This will allow creators to push the most engaging videos to their actively following audience.
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Apple Vision Pro continues to gain new apps tailor-made for spatial computing. The latest is from the immersive experts at Spatial. It’s a brand new app called Spatial Analogue. The company describes it as “the first collaborative 3D immersive experience platform on Apple Vision Pro” for professional 3D design workflows. Spatial has also shared plans to release a second app for visionOS called Analogue Designer in early 2025.
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Looking for stocking stuffers or getting a head start on goals for 2025? If you’re an iPhone and Apple Watch user, these budget-friendly fitness accessories are sure to enhance anyone’s experience without breaking the bank.
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Following the launch of its Wireless Micro in November, Rode is back with the all-new Rode Wireless Go 3 dual wireless mic system. The new version extends recording range, uses the latest GainAssist technology, and comes in a wide range of limited-edition colors.
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Apple is adding six new background options for Safari in iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2. Head below to download each one for use anywhere outside of Safari as well as the recently introduced M4 “iMac” wallpapers.
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We’ve long been big fans of MacWhisper here at 9to5Mac, and the new v11 update improves on the already great transcription app.
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It’s no secret that the team members at Porsche are fans of Apple technology. From embracing next-gen CarPlay to including Apple CEO Tim Cook in a keynote, the German car company has a special appreciation for Apple.
Taking advantage of state-of-the-art technology from Apple has recently extended to how Porsche holds its media events for the press. Just this summer, Porsche leveraged the power of Apple Vision Pro to take members of the press under the hood and inside the new 911 Carrera GTS in ways not possible before. Porsche even envisions using spatial Persona and SharePlay on Apple Vision Pro to hold immersive and intimate presentations for remote journalists.
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Update: Right on schedule, Little Cities: Diorama has arrived for Apple Vision Pro. Download it here.
More mixed reality games that became popular on Meta Quest headsets are coming to Apple Vision Pro. Little Cities: Diorama offers an all-new version for Apple Vision Pro. Notably, it blends your real-world environment with a virtual city you create. Considering the mixed reality fidelity on Vision Pro, this should be the best version of Little Cities.
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Speaking of Major League Soccer, Apple has dropped some exciting details about how to watch the MLS Cup season finale on Saturday.
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Curious about what apps are available on Apple Vision Pro? Setting up your own Vision Pro and wonder what to try first? These are some of the best Apple Vision Pro apps on our radar so far.
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Apple took over the next decade of Major League Soccer distribution starting with the 2023 season, so how have things been going for the league in terms of viewership?
According to the MLS Commissioner, the partnership has resulted in “more subscribers than we and Apple thought we would have,” which doesn’t say much. However, the MLS boss promises more “transparency” in the future.
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The narrative for years has been that Spotify Wrapped, a look back at your music listening habits for the year, has left Apple Music members longing for a matching experience. Apple Music, of course, has been developing its Replay feature for nearly as long. Still, Spotify Wrapped has made vocal Apple Music subscribers jealous each December.
This year, however, a tide shift seems to have occurred for two reasons.
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Apple hopes to bring its Apple Intelligence suite of AI features to China in 2025, but the company has reportedly clashed with its partner Baidu over technical and privacy issues.
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It turns out that Apple’s outgoing CFO Luca Maestri won’t be the next CEO of car maker Stellantis — which was apparently a rumor in the automotive industry.
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Simply Piano has long been a hit app in my household. My daughter never really showed interest in learning to play our keyboard until she came across Simply Piano on her iPad. I think it’s the first annual subscription I ever bought for her based on how much she was getting from it.
Now Simply Piano has brought the experience from the iPhone and iPad to augmented reality on Apple Vision Pro. The best part? You can play using Simply Piano with a virtual piano in your real environment without a physical keyboard for the first time.
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Large language model AI has been a leap forward for me in how I use technology. So naturally, ChatGPT is something that my 7 and 11 year old kids are already familiar with, but there isn’t an AI that they interact with regularly. Enter Miko Mini, a fun and affordable AI bot that’s designed to create a safe and engaging environment for kids. The AI component is LLM powered so the bot is naturally conversational, and Miko has a host of content partners including Disney, Nickelodeon, and iHeartRadio. Read on for our impressions.
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Even in its 10th year, Apple Pay is still reaching new markets. The latest, per Apple server sleuth @aaronp, is Uruguay.
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Media outlet Semafor has publicized a lawsuit by a former ad tech employee at Apple who is suing the company for “physical, video electronic surveillance.” The story falls under the headline “Employee lawsuit accuses Apple of spying on its workers,” although the actual details are less tantalizing.
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Tesla has officially announced and revealed its forthcoming app for Apple Watch, and it’s available now.
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