Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399
iPad mini 7 is a powerful miniature tablet that features the A17 processor with Apple Intelligence support, 8″ LCD display, a 12mp front and rear camera, 128 GB storage, USB-C charging, and support for optional Apple Pencil Pro. iPad mini is offered in multiple color options at this 20% discount price, taking $100 off the … Read More ⌘ Read more
Get Network Utility for MacOS Sequoia with Neo Network Utility
Remember Network Utility, the handy tool for Mac that was bundled with the operating system since the origins of Mac OS X? With Network Utility, you had an easy graphical interface to commonly used network tools like ping, netstat, nslookup, traceroute, finger, port scanning, and whois. But for reasons unknown, Apple removed Network Utility from … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/05/16/get-network-utilit … ⌘ Read more
Deals: Up to $173 Off M4 MacBook Air in 13″ & 15″
Amazon is taking up to $173 off the price of the new M4 MacBook Air series, in both 13″ and 15″ display sizes, and in a variety of RAM, SSD storage, and color configurations (Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Silver). The M4 MacBook Air features an M4 chip with Apple Intelligence support, LCD display in 13″ … Read More ⌘ Read more
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1 RPM. This is a rather aggressive rate limit actually. This basically makes Github inaccessible and useless for basically anything unless you're logged in. You can basically kiss "pursuing" casually, anonymously goodbye.
@prologic@twtxt.net that will not be a problem; as long as it doesn’t affect authenticated users it wouldn’t make a difference. But we are comparing apples and eggs here. I don’t access GitHub while unauthenticated, but I can see how others might. It comes across as anti-web in general.
Satechi X1 Slim
I bought a Satechi X1 Slim for dad’s iPad about a year ago. It’s a 60%
scissor switch Bluetooth keyboard that you can use wired (USB-C), too
(Fn + Eject). The feel is rather close to the Apple Magic Keyboard.
Yeah, not even mechanical! I know, I know.
For reasons dad’s not using this keyboard so when I recently visited I
brought it back with me. It’s decent enough but in the ISO version
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MacOS Sonoma 14.7.6 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.6 Updates Released
macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.6 have been released by Apple for Mac users who are not running the MacOS Sequoia operating system. These updates focus exclusively on security updates, with no other changes or features. The release of MacOS 14.7.6 and 13.7.6 comes alongside the MacOS Sequoia 15.5 update that was simultaneously released. … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/05/13/macos-sonoma-14-7-6 … ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.5 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Enhancements
MacOS Sequoia 15.5 is now available as a software update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The system software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, but does not appear to include any new features or other major changes. Additionally, Apple has also released MacOS Ventura 13.7.6 and macOS Sonoma 14.7.6 for Mac, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/05/12/macos-sequoia-15-5-update-downlo … ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.5 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes & Security Enhancements
iOS 18.5 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.5 for iPad have been released by Apple. According to the release notes accompanying the update download, the software updates primary focus is the introduction of a new Pride Harmony LGBTQ wallpaper. Additionally, parents will now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a childs … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/05/12/ios-18-5-update-iphone-ip … ⌘ Read more
A formal analysis of Apple’s iMessage PQ3 protocol
We present the formal verification of Apple’s iMessage PQ3, a highly performant, device-to-device messaging protocol offering strong security guarantees even against an adversary with quantum computing capabilities. PQ3 leverages Apple’s identity services together with a custom, post-quantum secure initialization phase and afterwards it employs a double ratchet construction in the style of Signal, extended to provide post-quantum, … ⌘ Read more
Even John Siracusa thinks Tim Cook should step down
John Siracusa, one third of the excellent ATP podcast, developer of several niche Mac utilities, and author of some of the best operating system reviews of all time, has called for Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, to step down. Now, countless people call for Tim Cook to stand down all the time, but when someone like Siracusa, an ardent Mac user since the release of the very first Macintosh and a staple of the Apple community, makes such a … ⌘ Read more
Deals: Up to 20% Off iPad Models, iPad 11th Gen for $278, iPad mini 7 for $399, etc
Amazon is back with some really great deals on Apple products, taking 20% off the iPad 11th generation model making it just $278, 20% off the iPad mini 7 for just $399, 17% off M3 iPad Air models, and they’re cutting 15% off the price of the M4 MacBook Air series which now starts at … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/05/09/deals-up-to-20-off-ipad-models-ipad-11th-gen-fo … ⌘ Read more
How to Increase VRAM Allocation on Apple Silicon Mac
Advanced Mac users may wish to manually increase the VRAM allocation on their Apple Silicon Mac for performance reasons when engaging in graphics intensive tasks like running LLMs locally, AI models, or any graphics heavy applications, whether for gaming or video editing. This is possible because Apple Silicon chips offer unified memory architecture, meaning the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/05/07/how-to-increase-vram- … ⌘ Read more
‘I don’t see how it doesn’t happen’: Apple eyes giant change to devices
Apple is “actively looking at” revamping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines, a seismic shift for the industry hastened by the potential end of a longtime partnership with Google. ⌘ Read more
Use a Proximity Gesture to Play Music from Spotify / Apple Music on HomePod with iPhone
Whether you have a HomePod or HomePod mini in your own house, or you’re visiting elsewhere with a HomePod, you can quickly and easily play music from Spotify or Apple Music on the HomePod from your iPhone with a simple physical proximity gesture. This trick is so simple and useful but it’s not well known, … Read More ⌘ Read more
Deals: $150 Off M4 MacBook Air, $300 Off M4 MacBook Pro, iPad mini 7 for $399, & More
Amazon is back with more great deals on Apple products, taking $150 off the price of the M4 MacBook Air series in both 13″ and 15″ display sizes, up to $320 off the M4 MacBook Pro in select configurations, the latest iPad mini for $399, $100 off the M3 iPad Air, plus discounts on AirPods, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/05/05/deals-150-off-m4-macbook-air-300-o … ⌘ Read more
Use a Proximity Gesture to Play Music from Spotify / Apple Music on HomePod with iPhone
Whether you have a HomePod or HomePod mini in your own house, or you’re visiting elsewhere with a HomePod, you can quickly and easily play music from Spotify or Apple Music on the HomePod from your iPhone with a simple physical proximity gesture. This trick is so simple and useful but it’s not well known, … Read More ⌘ Read more
US court eviscerates Apple’s malicious compliance, claims company lied under oath several times
Way back in 2021, in the Epic v. Apple court case, judge US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ordered Apple to allow third-party developers to tell users how to make payments inside iOS applications without going through Apple’s App Store. As we have come to expect from Apple, the company maliciously complied, lowering the commission on pur … ⌘ Read more
Judge Rules Apple Executive Lied Under Oath, Makes Criminal Contempt Referral
Article URL: https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/judge-rules-apple-executive-lied
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43856795
Points: 500
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Apple violated antitrust ruling, judge finds
Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-violated-antitrust-ruling-federal-judge-finds-66b85957
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43852145
Points: 513
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Apples grown on Aussie mainland to be exported to China for first time
An agreement being reached on fruit fly protocols means apples from the Australian mainland can now be exported to China. ⌘ Read more
Deals: M4 MacBook Air from $849, M3 iPad Air from $499, AirPods 4 for $99, Apple Watch 10 for $299, & More
Amazon is offering some really fantastic deals on Apple products right now, bringing the M4 MacBook Air to the lowest price available yet at $150 off retail, cutting $100 off the price of the M3 iPad Air models, taking $100 off the price of Apple Watch Series 10, and some whopper discounts on AirPods 4, … [Read More](https://osx … ⌘ Read more
4th Beta of iOS 18.5, MacOS Sequoia 15.5, iPadOS 18.5 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the fourth beta version of iOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, and iPadOS 18.5, for users participating in the beta testing programs for apple system software. There are also new betas available for watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, if those are applicable to you. No significant new features or changes are expected in any … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/28/4th-beta-of- … ⌘ Read more
Deals: Save Up to $150 Off M4 MacBook Air, $70 Off M3 iPad Air, & More
Amazon is back with some great Apple deals, taking up to $150 off the retail price of brand new M4 MacBook Air series, up to $70 off the new M3 iPad Air, $70 off Apple Watch Series 10, and $70 off the Apple Watch SE 2. If you’re in the market for some new Apple … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Stop iPhone Auto-Enhancing Photos from Camera
The latest iPhone models use a ton of auto-enhancing and software to adjust photos that you shoot with the camera, and much of that auto-editing happens immediately on-device after the camera snaps a photo, some of this is Deep Fusion, and some of it are numerous other features that Apple has incorporated into the iPhone … Read More ⌘ Read more
Deals: Save $100 on New M4 MacBook Air
Amazon is offering up to $102 off the price of the brand new M4 MacBook Air series in select configurations and color options, in both 13″ and 15″ display sizes. The M4 series MacBook Air features an M4 chip with Apple Intelligence support, a Liquid Retina LCD display, 12MP camera with Center Stage, Touch ID, … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Stop iPhone Auto-Enhancing Photos from Camera
The latest iPhone models use a ton of auto-enhancing and software to adjust photos that you shoot with the camera, and much of that auto-editing happens immediately on-device after the camera snaps a photo, some of this is Deep Fusion, and some of it are numerous other features that Apple has incorporated into the iPhone … Read More ⌘ Read more
European Commission: Apple’s ‘Core Technology Fee’ and other hurdles are illegal under the DMA
The fines weren’t the only Digital Markets Act news coming from this fine continent today. The European Commission also closed its investigation into Apple’s user choice obligations under the DMA, and while Apple has made good progress in a few areas, the EC states Apple is still acting illegally in a variety of others. First, the good news for App … ⌘ Read more
Apple fined for €500 million by EC, Facebook for €200 million
The European Commission has levied fines against both Apple and Facebook for violating the Digital Markets Act. Apple has to pay a €500 million fine, and Facebook a €200 million fine. Apple is breaking EU law by not allowing application developers to inform users of other offers outside the App Store. The Commission found that Apple fails to comply with this obligation. Due to a number of restrictions imposed … ⌘ Read more
How to Allow Opening Apps from Anywhere in MacOS Sequoia, Sonoma
Have you ever downloaded an app to your Mac and been unable to open it? Typically if this happens you’ll get some kind of alarming message, stating something to the effect of “App Not Opened. Apple could not verify (app name.app) is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy” with … Read More ⌘ Read more
Beta 3 of iOS 18.5, MacOS Sequoia 15.5, iPadOS 18.5 Released for Testers
In what must be the most exciting thing to happen on a Monday since the prior Monday, Apple has released the third beta version of iOS 18.5, MacOS Sequoia 15.5, and iPadOS 18.5. These new thrilling third beta versions are available to the developer wizards participating in the beta testing programs of Apple system software, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/21/beta-3-of-ios-18-5-mac … ⌘ Read more
How a world-famous apple first sprouted in a Sydney grandma’s backyard
Thanks to a “chance seedling in Granny Smith’s backyard”, we now have the Granny Smith apple as one of Australia’s predominant varieties, with an annual festival held in her honour. ⌘ Read more
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $299, Save $200 on M4 iPad Pro, & More
Amazon is back with some fantastic deals right now, including taking $100 off the price of the Apple Watch Series 10 bringing the price down to $299 from $399. Plus, there’s $200 off the iPad Pro M4 13″ models and $100 off the 11″ model, a discount on the new iPad Air M3 models, a … Read More ⌘ Read more
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@lyse It wasn’t our building, yeah, luckily. But I’m pretty scared it might happen some day. I think I’ll put more effort into preparing for that. But whatever I do, it would be horrific to lose all your stuff and the memories attached to it …
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@movq@www.uninformativ.de it seems you got plenty of choices. That’s the cheapest of their products, and you are quite right, amazing pricing! I pay Apple $10/month for a shared-amongst-family 2TiB storage space.
iOS 18.4.1 Update Released with CarPlay Fix & Security Patches
Apple has released iOS 18.4.1 update for iPhone, along with iPadOS 18.4.1 for iPad. The software updates include a few bug fixes and important security patches, making them recommended to update. Additionally, iOS 18.4.1 includes a bug fix for a particular issue with CarPlay not connecting properly in some situations. If you have been experiencing … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/16/ios-18-4-1-up … ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.4.1 Update Released with Bug & Security Fixes
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.4.1 as a software update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The update focuses exclusively on security updates and bug fixes, and contains no new features. Separately, Apple also released iOS 18.4.1 for iPhone, iPadOS 18.4.1 for iPad, and updates to tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS, and those updates … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/16/macos-sequoia-15- … ⌘ Read more
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid Functionality for $190, Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, & More
Amazon is offering some fantastic deals on various Apple products, including the AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid Functionality, Apple Watch Series 10, and the M4 series of MacBook Pro models. AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid Functionality – $190 (down from $249) AirPods Pro 2 are much more than standard earbud headphones, they also … [Read … ⌘ Read more
Docker Desktop for Mac: QEMU Virtualization Option to be Deprecated in 90 Days
We are announcing the upcoming deprecation of QEMU as a virtualization option for Docker Desktop on Apple Silicon Macs. After serving as our legacy virtualization solution during the early transition to Apple Silicon, QEMU will be fully deprecated 90 days from today, on July 14, 2025. This deprecation does not affect QEMU’s role in emulating […] ⌘ Read more
Whiskey developer throws in the towel, suggests to just buy CrossOver instead
Isaac Marovitz, the developer of Whiskey, a frontend for Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit and Wine, has decided to throw in the towel. The developer is advising users to buy CrossOver instead, which provides the same service. The reasoning behind their decision seems sound, and are actually quite noble and considerate. First and foremost, it’s the usual problem lone developers run i … ⌘ Read more
Beta 2 of iOS 18.5, MacOS Sequoia 15.5, iPadOS 18.5 Released for Testers
New betas are available as iOS 18.5 beta 2, MacOS Sequoia 15.5 beta 2, and iPadOS 18.5 beta 2, for users who are participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. No notable new features or major changes are expected in these beta versions, at least thus far, suggesting they’re likely focused on … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/14/beta-2-of-ios-18-5-macos-sequoi … ⌘ Read more
“I bought a Mac”
Yep. I regret to inform you all that, as of January 2025, I am a Mac user: I bought a Mac. I have betrayed the penguin. So, how did such an icon of early 2000s Apple fall into my grubby hands? Well, it all started with the Wii U. I’m not joking. ↫ Loganius That’s one heck of an excuse to get a PowerPC G4 – needing to do Linux kvm hacking to fix a bug. While getting the PowerMac G4 they bought all set up and working properly for development purposes, someone else fixed the bug in question in the mean … ⌘ Read more