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Apple may be gearing up to blur the line between iPads and Macs even further, as reports suggest upcoming iPadOS updates could introduce more Mac-like features to its tablet lineup. This could include enhancements like a more flexible multitasking system, improved support for external displays, and even the potential for a more desktop-like interface when using accessories like the Magic Keyboard. These changes would continue Apple’s push to position the iPad as a true productivity device—especially with the rumored launch of more powerful iPad Pro models featuring OLED displays and the next-generation M4 chip. While Apple has long kept iPadOS and macOS distinct, the gap between them may soon shrink dramatically.

iPhone SE 4 Powerbeats Pro 2 POSSIBLY MacBook Air M4, iPad Air M3, iPad 11th Generation

Anyone seen this at CES 2025?

i think there will be a big surge after the jan 20th, we can maybe get surges if big accounts (say with 10m+ followers) abandon X for Bluesky

This would be pretty amazing but I doubt anyone can dethrone Nintendo especially with the Switch 2 launching in 2025. Though I would love to see Sony launch a service on their new portable which includes games, anime and movies.

Roblox has emailed parents about the new parental control update, and I have some questions about it. If the child is under 13, would the parent be required to create a parental account for the child to use Roblox at all? If the child is under 13, and before the update they have chat turned on, when the update is released, will the chat (and other similar features) be turned off, and only able to be enabled via a parental account? If the child is under 13 but over the age of 9, will they be able to access moderate violence (assuming that is the equivalent to 13+ games) games by default, or will the parent be require

Apple put lithium inside battery. Because it is essential for Ecosystem.

iOS 18.1 features With iOS 18.1 potentially releasing on October 28th, that means iPhone 16 users can finally use some of the Apple Intelligence features that were promised, just over a month after the phone launched. Although, some of the features shipping in iOS 18.1 might not be the most appealing. Upon installing the update, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users will be able to try out the following features: Writing Tools New Siri UI (though the truly new experience won’t be out until later) Notification Summaries Memory Creation in Photos Clean Up in Photos Intelligent Breakthrough with Notifications Apple Intelligence rollout However, some of the more appealing features are still ahead, and will slowly roll out between now and the spring: October: iOS 18.1, with the features listed above December: iOS 18.2, with ChatGPT support, Genmoji, and Image Playground Early 2025: iOS 18.3 or iOS 18.4 with new Siri rollout So, even though the new features are beginning to roll out, it’ll be a decent while before everything is fully rolled out. Hopefully, by the time the new iPhone SE 4 launches, all of the Apple Intelligence features will be fully rolled out.

I believe Michelle Hurd talked a bit about this battle with studios during the strike in her episode of The D-Con Chamber. She actually talked quite a bit about the negotiation process and it was eye opening how much shit they put actors through, especially day actors.

Apple innovatively redefines the day to 18-hours instead of the former 24-hours so the watch can have all day battery life. Or maybe they meant a Uranus day which is ~17 hours. I don't care that it is 10% thinner. What I would care about would be they used that 10% extra space to put a battery so that it would actually reliably last an earth ALL DAY on a 80% charge.

Biggest thing I am noticing from a Pro 8 to Pro 9 is the fingerprint sensor reads better and i can spend less time on the phone as several apps all auto close at startup. Editing photos might be nice if I could open the Photos app longer than half a second

My Apple watch is on its absolute last legs ( Its had a good run, I've had it for 5 ..almost 6 years now) and i'm on count down for the new watch to be released. What can we expect?

I was excited when the Sonos Ace wireless headphones finally broke cover back in May. They were originally rumoured back in 2021, and seeing the finished product for the first time had me wondering if the brand could just waltz into the wireless headphones market and bloody the noses of the likes of Bose and Sony at its first attempt. I was also interested because my current dailies are the Sony WH-1000XM5, one of our long-time favourites and still, arguably, the premium wireless headphones to beat. So it's been out with the old and in with the new to see how Sonos's first-ever headphones shape up for everyday use... You have to hand it to the Ace: side by side, I think they are the fresher design. The Sony’s large earcups are fairly non-descript and certainly bulkier than their Sonos counterparts. I’m always conscious of how far the cups stick out from the sides of my head and the Sonos blend in much better thanks to their shallower profile. I do, however, like the more rounded headphone band on the Sonys. And, to me at least, it feels that there is a bit more cushioning with the Sony earpads. I also find my ears warming up slightly quicker when wearing the Sonos compared with the Sony – that could be due to the larger ear openings on the Sony allowing for a bit more breathing space. Having said that, the Sonos are comfortable enough to wear and the clamping pressure is well-judged. Another area where the Ace have the edge in my eyes is the on-headphone controls. The Sony’s right surface is touch sensitive – you swipe up and down to change volume, forward and back to skip track and tap the middle to play and pause. On the Ace, all this is distilled into the single content key, a shiny chrome button on the edge of the right earcup which you can slide and press. It’s more precise than the Sony’s touchpad which is vague in comparison. I also like the way the jumps in volume level are nicely judged when you slide it up (or down) and hold it there – it’s a very gradual shift with no sudden big jumps. My only slight criticism is I don’t think it looks or feels particularly premium given it’s your key point of contact with the headphones. Sonos also nails multipoint Bluetooth just as well as Sony. I’m impressed with not just how quickly the Ace power up and pair to my two devices (an iPhone 14 Plus and MacBook Pro) but how quickly the headphones switch over when moving from listening to music on my iPhone to watching a YouTube video on my laptop. It’s a feature I find myself using more and more during the work day and when it isn’t quick and seamless, it can be quite jarring. Great job, Sonos.

Any one have any useful comparisons of the main phones out on the market right now?

The basic premise of the S9 is that it's designed to simplify and speed-up the social media workflow. The goal is to allow content creators to generate photos or videos ready to publish straight out of the camera without additional editing in other applications. Lumix Lab App allows you to shoot and pair your camera with the app on your phone. So now you shoot images that can go automatically to your phone, or you can transfer them and you can make edits to them. You can put LUTs back and forth between the camera and your phone. This camera has beautiful picture quality. It’s got the same sensor as the S5 II. But you obviously are losing out on some things that the S5 II has. So those begin with an EVF. Yeah, no EVF on this. You’re just relying on the back screen, which to me is kind of a big deal. I always shoot with an EVF.

Looking for a good portable work laptop that is powerful enough to use on the road but not too bulky that it feels like i'm carrying arounf a bag of bricks. Too often I find the decent work laptops are far too heavy to realistically be that portable.