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Today — 25 February 2025Latest Mac & Apple News

Eve’s first smart dimmer switch brings HomeKit and Matter support

By: Bradley C
25 February 2025 at 06:00

continues to expand its smart home lineup with the Eve Dimmer Switch, a Matter-over-Thread smart switch that lets you control and dim your lights via Siri or HomeKit. Whether you want bright lighting for a morning routine or dimmed overhead lights for a movie, Eve’s new switch offers precise dimming control alongside easy integration with HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings over Matter.

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Mac icon creator Susan Kare offers cute, pricey keycaps in silver and gold

25 February 2025 at 05:23

Susan Kare is the artist best known for creating the original Macintosh iconography which played such an important role in making the computer appear friendly to non-tech users. The Happy Macintosh, Dogcow, and error bomb were among her creations.

She already offered a range of prints and other artworks based on those pixelated memories, and has now added to them with some similarly-styled keycaps in silver and gold …

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iPhone 16 ban set to be lifted in Indonesia in return for $1B+

25 February 2025 at 04:41

A months-long iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia finally looks set to be lifted, after Apple reportedly agreed to increase its billion dollar investment in the country. The launch of the iPhone 16e would have further added to pressure on the Cupertino company to agree a deal.

The latest report says that Apple will sign an agreement with the Indonesian government later this week, with an official lifting of the ban set to be announced immediately afterwards …

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The biggest problem with a folding iPhone has been solved, says new report

25 February 2025 at 04:11

Apple famously likes to take its time with most forms of new tech, preferring to be best rather than first, and that’s been true of a folding iPhone.

The company reportedly hasn’t been impressed with the quality of Android models to date, with one issue in particular most bothering the iPhone maker …

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Have your cake and eat it too

By: Bradley C
25 February 2025 at 03:00

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Nenad Milanović from CAKE.com about SaaS sprawl in large enterprises, tackling new application use cases, why they’ve been so successful with their productivity bundle, and much more.

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Yesterday — 24 February 2025Latest Mac & Apple News

Jony Ive talks about Apple and Steve Jobs in new BBC interview

24 February 2025 at 18:41

It’s been a long time since Jony Ive left Apple to found his own design firm, but his work in technology will never be forgotten. Last weekend, Ive talked to the BBC’s Desert Island Discs about his experience working on big projects at Apple and remembered his relationship with Steve Jobs.

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iOS 18.4 gives Apple’s Passwords app a small but convenient new feature

24 February 2025 at 11:40

iOS 18.4 beta 1 is now available, including for public beta users. And among its many changes, there’s a convenient feature enhancement to verification codes found in Apple’s Passwords app. Here are the details.

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MagSafe Monday: Creativity meets function with the MOFT Action Inspiration

By: Bradley C
24 February 2025 at 11:00

So many accessories for MagSafe revolve around charging, docking, etc. Some of them are not technology-related but work with an analog approach. The is an awesome product for those who love sticky notes but need something on the go.

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iOS 18.4 public beta now available, here’s everything new

24 February 2025 at 10:04

iOS 18.3 launched almost a month ago, leaving a long gap afterward with no new software. But the first iOS 18.4 public beta is finally here, and it brings a lot of big and small changes for iPhone. Here’s what’s new in today’s release.

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Deals: M4 iPad Pro $250 off, Apple Pencil Pro nearly 25% off, Apple Home Key Lock $90, M3 MacBook Air, more

24 February 2025 at 08:47

Alongside ongoing price drops on the popular M4 Mac mini configurations, today we spotted the return of $150 discounts on the mid-range 512GB M4 iPad Pro models as well as up to $250 off the higher-end variants. Those join ongoing offers on the M3 MacBook Air lineup with select models dropping even lower at up to $417 off the original prices as well as the return of Apple Pencil Pro at nearly 25% off and a deep 40% discount on this Apple Home Key Smart Lock. Everything else awaits down below. 

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iOS 18.4 beta 1 – 50 new changes and features [Video]

24 February 2025 at 08:35

In this latest episode of iOS Decoded9to5Mac investigates everything new in iOS 18.4, including several new behind-the-scenes features that you may be hearing about for the first time. Included in our walkthrough is a full hands-on look at the new proximity setup feature for Mac, Prioritize notifications, the new Ambient Music feature, and much, much more. Subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for additional iOS 18.4 coverage.

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Gurman: Foldable iPhone and ‘another new iPhone design’ coming in 2026

24 February 2025 at 07:19

The iPhone 16e just launched, but Apple has four more iPhone models launching this fall—including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. But per Mark Gurman, 2026 may be even bigger for the iPhone thanks to two brand new designs in the works: a foldable and another mysterious new design.

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New AirTag 2 leak reveals when to expect product launch

24 February 2025 at 06:36

Apple launched its first product of the year last week—the iPhone 16e—but five more product launches are expected in the coming weeks and months. One such device is the long-awaited AirTag 2. Now, thanks to a new leak, we have a better idea than ever of when to expect it.

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Meta community notes open to contributors, as Musk threatens to ‘fix’ them on X

24 February 2025 at 05:40

Meta community notes are expected to launch within the next couple of months, after the social network announced it would be ending its own fact-checking program because facts are so 2015. You can now apply to be a contributor to these, signing up on one of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Meantime, X owner Elon Musk appears to be threatening the impartiality of his platform’s community notes, announcing plans to “fix” the feature …

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