We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac.

Show Notes:

• Portraits of Kirk’s cats, as generated by Apple’s Image Playground beta
• What the Apple Intelligence Image Playground beta thinks Josh looks like
• Apple AI notification summaries exist; rarely useful, often hilarious
• AI Companies Reportedly Struggling to Improve Latest Models
• Apple will likely be updating every Mac with M4, which hasn’t happened in over a decade
• Apple Quietly Introduced iPhone Reboot Code Which is Locking Out Cops
• 99 reasons you need Mac antivirus: a plethora of stealer malware
• Hackers now use ZIP file concatenation to evade detection
• Apple M4 iMac: Hands-On Review
• Microsoft Fixes 90 New Flaws, Including 2 Actively Exploited Bugs

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The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intelligence features in the latest betas of its operating systems. And speaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple's own commercials paint its users as not so intelligent.

Show Notes:

• You can trick Apple Intelligence into following sensitive prompts if they sound “happy”
• Apple acquires Pixelmator: “A new home for Pixelmator”
• How to install App Store apps on an external SSD
• Apple's New USB-C Accessories Require macOS Sequoia, Don't Work Properly With macOS 15.2 Beta
• In Apple’s new ads for AI tools, we’re all total idiots
• Security research on Private Cloud Compute
• LastPass warns of fake support centers trying to steal customer data
• LastPass password manager suffers massive data breach
• Google fixes two Android zero-days used in targeted attacks
• Android 15’s theft protection features keep your device and data safe

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We take a look at the brand new gear just released by Apple: M4 iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros, and we talk about the latest operating system updates, which include the first Apple Intelligence tools.

Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1, iOS 18.1, and more, with security updates
• How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11

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A few last minute thoughts before next week's Apple product announcements. We take a look at Apple Pay marking its 10th year as an Apple financial service. And we've got a hands-on with Apple's Writing Tools, part of the new suite of Apple Intelligence features.

Show Notes:

• Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay
• Apple will let verified businesses display logos in apps like Mail, Phone, and Wallet
• Apple expands tools to help businesses connect with customers
• About BIMI support in Apple Mail
• Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound
• How to use Distraction Control in Safari to remove unwanted web page elements
• French publishers try again to get Apple to drop Distraction Control
• Porn blackmail "sextortion" emails: Have you been hacked? A new scam
• AI scam bots are trying to “recover” your Gmail account
• How to use Apple Intelligence writing tools
• How to get Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

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Apple's latest iPad mini refresh leaves some critics wanting more. If Apple plans a product event in the near future, what will get updated and what won't? And we've got some tips on using Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature.

Show Notes:

• iPad mini (A17)
• Which iPad Is Best for You in 2024?
• Which Apple Pencil works with my iPad?
• iPhone had best ever Q3 for Apple, nearly topped Samsung globally per report
• USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding Ports and Cables for Macs, iPhones, and iPads
• Apple Slowly Moves Away From Its Annual Product Release Strategy
• How to Use iPhone Mirroring and iPhone Notifications on Mac, and Why You Should
• Broken Mirror: iPhone Mirroring at Work May Expose Employees’ Personal Information
• Meet the all-new Kindle family, including the first colour Kindle
• Porch Pirates Are Stealing AT&T iPhones Delivered by FedEx

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This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements.

Show Notes:

• Multiple Russian YouTubers apparently unbox the not-yet-announced MacBook Pro M4
• Competing rumors differ on if the Apple Ring is dead or about to be born
• Apple may not be making a Smart Ring right now after all
• Industry reacts to Everyday Plastic report (and what it says about AirTags)
• Two repeat offenders caught driving a stolen car in Waterbury (thanks to AirPods)
• Google must crack open Android for third-party stores in U.S., rules Epic judge
• Google faces US government attempt to break it up
• Google is testing verified checkmarks in search
• Our Android App Is Frozen in Carbonite
• End of the Road for Google Drive in Transmit
• These Anker battery packs are a fire hazard; stop using them right away

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Apple patches a security vulnerability in one of its most popular Windows apps. Scam banking and finance apps continue to be a scourge on the App Store. And we've got more hands-on experience with the latest Apple Watch and iPhone, and some tips on what to check when transferring data to a new iPhone.

Show Notes:

• About the security content of iTunes 12.13.3 for Windows
• Industry reacts to Everyday Plastic report (and what it says about AirTags)
• Two repeat offenders caught driving a stolen car in Waterbury (thanks to AirPods)
• Perplexity announces a Mac app… but watch out
• Fake Apps in iOS App Store
• How to Use iPhone Mirroring and iPhone Notifications on Mac, and Why You Should - The Mac Security

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We discuss what's patched in Apple's latest operating systems, and more importantly, some of what isn't. Models of some brand name TVs are phoning home with screenshots of your viewing habits. Telegram changes its terms of service in a way which won't make criminals happy. And of course, we're hands on with Apple's new Watch and iPhone.

Show Notes:

• macOS Sequoia and iOS 18: What Apple patched—and what they didn’t
• Apple neglects to fix “fake headlines” bug usable for election interference
• Watching TV with the Second-Party: A First Look at Automatic Content Recognition Tracking in Smart TVs
• Telegram will now hand over IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects to cops
• Warrant canary
• Review: Apple Watch Series 10, Larger, Thinner, Easier to Read
• Review: iPhone 16 Pro, Small Upgrade with Big New Features Coming Soon?
• Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it

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We discuss what's new in the latest Apple operating system updates, including security patches and our favorite features. We talk about a change to Apple ID that everyone needs to know about. And we take a special look at the Passwords app, which many users may start seeing for the first time.

Show Notes:

• Apple Account
• Apple pauses iPadOS 18 rollout for M4 iPad Pro after “bricking” complaints
• How to Install macOS Sequoia on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements
• How to use Apple’s Passwords app, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
• iOS 18 bug in Messages causes repeated app crash, fix can require data loss

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We discuss all the new products Apple announced in its Glowtime event: the iPhone 16, Apple Watch and, and AirPods.

Show Notes:

• Apple Introduces iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and New AirPods
• The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands in 2024: Sizing, Styles, and More
• AirPods Pro hearing aid upgrade hits stocks of major brands
• AirPods hearing aid feature is going to challenge social norms, and company policies
• How to trade in (or sell) your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch

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A European Union consumer advocate describes how Apple fails to comply with DMA. An explanation why Touch ID doesn't always work: you may have negligible fingerprints. It's possible to receive a damaged iPhone replacement instead of a repaired one. And trading in your Apple devices might be a good idea right now, because prices are looking good.

Show Notes:

• EU Consumer Group Summarizes How Apple Fails to Comply With DMA
• Most iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgrades
• Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints
• macOS Version of HZ RAT Backdoor Targets Chinese Messaging App Users
• Cheana Stealer Strikes: Windows & macOS VPN Users Under Attack
• Apple Repaired My iPhone Screen, but Now My Social Media Account Is Banned
• DeviceCheck framework
• How to trade in (or sell) your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch
• How to securely dispose of your old iPhone or iPad
• Sextortion Scams Now Include Photos of Your Home
• Why some homeowners are blurring their house on Google Maps

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