As we’ve been covering this month, macOS Sequoia brings a lot of new features for Mac users, including iPhone Mirroring and a new Passwords app. But there’s also a discreet but important change coming with the update. That’s because the new version of macOS eases the free storage requirements for downloading apps from the Mac App Store.

macOS Sequoia eases storage requirements for downloading Mac App Store apps

Apple continues to deliver updates to its best wireless earbuds: AirPods Pro 2. Gen-two hardware (Lightning or USB-C) launched with impressive Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and more. A year later, Apple dropped a big update that added Adaptive Audio mode, Conversation Awareness, and more. Later this year, Apple will release another feature update that adds even more enhancements.

Here’s what makes AirPods Pro 2 special (and more reasons are on the way)

At WWDC 2023, Apple announced its plans to expand the availability of AirPlay to hotels around the world. The feature eventually launched with iOS 17.3 in January, starting with IHG Hotels & Resorts and TVs from LG. Now, Samsung has (vaguely) announced that it is rolling out support for AirPlay...

Apple’s hotel TV AirPlay feature is expanding to a new partner

On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we cover the Apple TV app’s new ‘Catch Up’ feature for live streaming MLS sports, and the expansion of Apple’s hotel TV AirPlay feature with Samsung. We also highlight the availability of OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Mac app to everyone. Plus, we delve into Apple’s decision to withhold certain intelligence from the EU and why the new Apple Intelligence won’t be supported on older iPhones or Vision Pro devices. Tune in for all this and more!

9to5Mac Daily: June 28, 2024 – Apple Intelligence news and limitations

Since the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro with A17 Pro, Apple’s first chip with hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, Apple has been trying to convince major game developers to bring their titles to iOS. AAA Games like Resident Evil Village and Assassin’s Creed Mirage are now available on the App Store, but a new report shows that they’re not exactly a hit with iPhone and iPad users.

Report shows that AAA games for iPhone and iPad aren’t exactly a hit with users

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Astrology can provide insights into various personality traits within their zodiac signs. This includes those that might make someone appear mean or harsh. While every sign has its positive and negative aspects, some signs are known for their more unforgiving nature.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are the Meanest

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

If you want to get multiple new phones every year, AT&T is introducing a new program for exactly that. AT&T’s new “Next Up Anytime” early upgrade program allows you to get a new phone three times a year for an extra $10 per month. AT&T has long...

AT&T will now let you upgrade your phone three times a year (for a fee)

Chargeasap has just introduced their new Connect Pro Magnetic charging cables. These cables are designed to solve a few different problems that most cables today face. Its magnetic nature provides modularity across products, it supports 100W fast charging, 27W Apple Fast Charging, and has a built-in power reader to enhance your experience. Let’s highlight the key features and specs that make the Connect Pro a standout among a sea of charging accessories and cables.

Connect Pro: World’s first 100W magnetic USB cable with LED power reader [Video]

A major international roaming outage is causing lost mobile connectivity for Americans around the world. The problem is affecting all three major US carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Some are speculating that the problem may have been caused by a mistake made during work to change the way...

Major international roaming outage for US carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon

Vision Pro pre-orders open today in five more countries, just as the first customers in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore take delivery of theirs. Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK will be able to pre-order the spatial computer later today, and take delivery in a fortnight’s time …

Vision Pro pre-orders open today in five more countries

The decision to withhold Apple Intelligence from EU countries amounts to a “stunning open declaration” of anticompetitive behavior, according to the bloc’s vice-president and competition regulator Margrethe Vestager. Vestager made her remarks when speaking at a conference convened to discuss new ideas for strengthening the European Union...

Withholding Apple Intelligence from EU a ‘stunning declaration’ of anticompetitive behavior

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As Americans continue to battle their ever-increasing grocery store bills, some are cutting brand-name products and picking up lower-priced store brands, which are surging in popularity.

Faced with bigger grocery bills, many Americans are switching from national to private-label brands

Apple TV+ today premieres its latest original film, Fancy Dance, which has garnered much critical praise in early reviews. The film stars Lily Gladstone, hot off her Academy Award nominated performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, a prior Apple release. In Fancy Dance, Gladstone plays Jax, who is caring...

How to watch new Apple TV+ movie Fancy Dance, starring Lily Gladstone

Permanent outdoor lighting can absolutely transition a bland space into an exciting one. Govee recently released its new Smart Outdoor Wall Light which offers 1500 lumens of brightness, plenty of color options, and HomeKit support over Matter. Read on to learn more about Govee’s Smart Outdoor Wall Light. HomeKit...

HomeKit Weekly: Govee Outdoor Wall Light delivers 1500 lumens with support for HomeKit over Matter

Extroverts and Introverts. We are all one or the other. So what are the three most introverted Zodiac Signs? First, what does it mean to be introverted? Choosing the top 3 introverts was somewhat easier than choosing the top 3 extroverts.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Introverts

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CALIFORNIA – A Chapman University report, published this week, found that unaffordable housing markets in California and across the world pose a threat to the middle class's survival.

Report says unaffordable housing markets in California pose threat to middle class's survival

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CALIFORNIA – A WalletHub report, published June 19, found that 6 California cities are in the top 10 of having the highest credit card debt. Santa Clarita came in #1 for city with the highest credit card debt at $21,836.

New report says 6 cities from California make the top 10 for highest credit card debt

Today’s roundup of deals is an exciting one folks. We have the best prices ever on the 1TB M4 iPad Pro with both 11-inch and 13-inch models seeing straight up $100 price drops alongside a new low on the entry-level config at $928. Those offers join another best all-time deal on the 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro with 36GB of RAM seeing a $400 discount over at Amazon. From there, we have ongoing offers on AirTags sitting alongside official Apple accessories from $5, Twelve South gear, and more. Check it all out below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Deals: 1TB M4 iPad Pro $100 off, M3 Pro MacBook Pro $400 off, Twelve South gear 50% off, Apple accessories from $5, more

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Developers can now create larger apps and games for iOS 18 and tvOS 18

Some users may not be familiar with this, but Apple sets size limits for iOS and tvOS apps, so that a single app can’t take up...

Developers can now create larger apps and games for iOS 18 and tvOS 18

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