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Apple’s Third-Party SDK List for Privacy Manifests
- Starting May 1, 2024, new or updated apps that have a newly added third-party SDK that's on the list of commonly used third-party SDKs will need to submit required reasons for each listed API, privacy manifests, and valid signatures.
- The process of adding a privacy manifest file to an app can be simplified using a privacy manifest generator tool, as manually editing plist files can be tedious.
- The list of third-party SDKs provided by Apple lacks links to SDK project homepages or GitHub repos, making it difficult to identify SDKs with limited information. Some popular SDKs related to privacy, like TikTok SDK, GoogleAds, and Unity Ads SDK, are missing from the list.
- Analysis of network traffic reveals that despite privacy manifests, certain apps like Facebook, Google Chrome, Instagram, Spotify, and Threads still send device information off-device, raising questions on the effectiveness of privacy manifests.
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Mjtsai
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Swift’s Native Clocks Are Very Inefficient
- Swift's Clock protocol has significant overheads by design.
- Function calls, struct initialization, type conversion, and protocol witnesses contribute to the inefficiency.
- Calling mach_absolute_time directly is faster but requires special permission from Apple.
- Swift's performance can be counterintuitive compared to Objective-C, with some operations being slower.
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Gizchina
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Apple launches 2024 Rainbow Series – includes watch straps, watch faces, and dynamic wallpapers
- Apple has launched its latest innovation - the 2024 Rainbow Series, newly designed products celebrating diversity.
- The products include bright watch straps, faces, and vibrant wallpapers to promote equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
- The Rainbow Series draws inspiration from a variety of rainbow flags, and the strap is inscribed with 'PRIDE 2024' to reflect Apple's support for LGBTQ+ advocacy.
- The woven single-turn watch strap's design is a symbol of unity and diversity, with each colour and pattern representing the LGBTQ+ community.
- Users can now personalize their Apple devices with a range of colours to express their unique identities and celebrate the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Apple's Rainbow Series breaks new ground in promoting inclusivity, with its colorful themes paying homage to black, Latin communities, those affected by HIV/AIDS, and non-binary individuals.
- Apple's dedication to LGBTQ+ advocacy extends beyond product innovation with the support of organizations like ILGA World and the Human Rights Campaign.
- The company promotes LGBTQ+ rights globally, including its inclusive policies and practices, underpinning a more equitable and accepting environment.
- Apple's multifaceted approach underscores its unwavering commitment to championing inclusivity and empowering marginalized communities by driving positive social change.
- Apple's release of the Rainbow Series by Apple exemplifies the company's unwavering commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting equality within the LGBTQ+ community.
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How to fix music playback pausing or stopping on HomePod
- If you ask Siri to play songs on your HomePod and someone else or another device later starts playing a song, playback on your HomePod will stop.
- Check your home Wi-Fi if your homepod abruptly stops the music, as this can be a common cause.
- Ensure that the queue in Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music or any other media player is not empty.
- It is always advisable to check for any glitches with the HomePod if playback starts to become unreliable.
- You can use automations with the HomePod to play music or pause it automatically, but this can cause playback to stop randomly. You can turn this off under the automations section.
- Using scenes on HomePod can control multiple accessories with one command, and you should remove or delete the scene altogether.
- Ensure that the power supply is stable to prevent devices from stopping immediately if the main electrical supply goes off.
- Updating both your HomePod and other devices can help to resolve any issues with playback.
- If the above solutions do not work, consider resetting your HomePod and setting it up again.
- Always keep in mind the limitations of your Apple Music subscription plan. Multi-device-friendly services like YouTube Music do not block playback even on more than one device.
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iPhone 17 Pro rumored to get 12GB of RAM
- Apple is rumored to increase the RAM of the iPhone 17 Pro to 12GB.
- The iPhone 15 lineup has 8GB of RAM, and the iPhone 16 lineup is expected to retain that number.
- A move up to 12GB in iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max would allow improved multitasking and more powerful applications.
- The rumor also suggests that Apple may make the Dynamic Island smaller with new technology.
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Tech Story
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Deep Insight into Apple and its plans for AI Apple's AI Evolution: Unveiling Future Innovations
- Apple has been quietly laying the groundwork for significant advancements in artificial intelligence, from improving virtual assistants like Siri to exploring new applications in health monitoring and creative tools.
- Recent collaborations with OpenAI and Google, along with the development of its own AI model named Ajax, indicate Apple's intent to play a prominent role in the AI space.
- Apple is focused on optimizing its language models to enhance Siri's performance and enable seamless interaction without the need for explicit wake words.
- In addition to virtual assistants, Apple envisions AI applications in health monitoring and creative tools, and aims to integrate AI capabilities into its existing ecosystem of products and services.
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Android and iOS devices contact remote servers behind your back
- A recent experiment reveals that both Android and iOS devices connect to remote servers even when idle.
- An iPhone was found to be 42% more active than an Android phone in browsing the web by itself.
- Apple servers were the top destination for queries from the iPhone, while the Android phone contacted Google, Facebook, and Microsoft more frequently.
- Android devices were found to contact servers in Russia and China more often compared to iPhones.
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Rumor: Apple Pencil is about to go Pro
- Apple Japan's website code references 'Apple Pencil Pro', hinting at the release of a Pro-branded Apple Pencil.
- The tweaked 'Let Loose' logo suggests possible features for the Apple Pencil Pro, such as the eraser function and haptic feedback.
- There is a need for clearer separation between the different Apple Pencil models currently available in the iPad lineup.
- The 'Let Loose' keynote, where Apple may announce the Apple Pencil Pro, will be broadcasted tomorrow with a runtime of just 35 minutes.
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Macrumors
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iPhone 17 Pro Rumors: 12GB RAM, Narrower Dynamic Island for Pro Max
- iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max rumored to have 12GB of RAM.
- Comparing to previous models: iPhone 17 has 8GB of RAM, iPhone 17 Slim has 8GB of RAM, while both iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have 12GB of RAM.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a narrower Dynamic Island due to a smaller 'metalens' for the Face ID system.
- This would be the first size reduction for the Dynamic Island since the iPhone 14 Pro.
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Engadget
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Proton's new password monitor update will scour the dark web on your behalf
- Proton Pass, Proton's encrypted password manager, has received a security-focused update.
- The update includes a new toolset called Pass Monitor, which alerts users of account weaknesses and data breaches.
- Pass Monitor also scans the dark web, alerts users of leaked information, and offers solutions.
- The new tools are available to Proton Pass Plus members and will roll out in the next few days.
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Apple Reportedly Building M2 Ultra and M4-Powered AI Servers
- Apple has begun building its own AI servers using the M2 Ultra chip, with plans to use the M4 chip in the future.
- The decision to build its own AI servers reflects Apple's strategy of vertical integration.
- Apple aims to enhance the performance of its data centers and future AI tools with its own chips.
- Apple is expected to announce on-device AI features at WWDC in June.
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Digitaltrends
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How to fix iMessage activation errors on your iPhone
- iMessage activation error is a pop-up that says 'An error occurred during activation. Try again.'
- If you get an activation error, you'll only be able to send regular SMS messages instead of iMessages.
- To fix iMessage activation errors, first verify that iMessage is on and then restart your iPhone.
- If the previous fixes don't work, check Apple’s server status page and make sure your iPhone has a working internet connection.
- To kick-start the connection again, refresh your iMessage connection from Settings > Messages.
- Another fix is to sign out of your Apple ID and sign back in, which forces iMessage to reconnect when you log in again.
- If the date and time are incorrect on your iPhone, this can affect iMessage activation or make it not work properly.
- Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS to avoid any iMessage activation errors.
- If everything fails, perform a factory reset on your iPhone and contact Apple support or your cellular provider for more assistance.
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Cultofmac
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Did Apple just leak ‘Apple Pencil Pro’?
- Apple Pencil Pro leaks before official announcement
- Reference to 'Apple Pencil Pro' found on Apple's Japanese website
- The new stylus may not replace Apple Pencil 2, but rather become a premium model
- Expected features include haptic feedback, squeeze gesture, and compatibility with Vision Pro headset
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Engadget
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What to expect at Google I/O 2024: Gemini, Android 15 and more
- At the upcoming Google I/O developer conference, the company is likely announce updates about Android 15 as well as AI updates.
- Reports suggest that the new features to expect in Android 15 include satellite messaging, lock screen widgets and status bar redesign.
- Google is also believed to be developing an AI assistant called Pixie, based on Gemini, that may replace Assistant entirely.
- AI-driven accessibility features and health projects may also be introduced.
- During the event, Google representatives will talk about advances in the Watch Face Format, Wear OS, Google TV and Android TV, among other topics
- There may not be any updates on the Pixel 9 or new Pixel Fold this early in the year, as they are expected to be announced closer to their launch in autumn.
- However, if Google wants to drum up hype, it may show off some hardware updates to get out ahead of potential leakers.
- Google may also try to address any rumors or news leaks during its I/O developer conference.
- The full I/O schedule offers some insight into what else Google will discuss.
- Google may see AI as a solution to ad targeting and spill the beans on any plan for that during I/O.
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BGR
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Apple’s regular old AirPods have 2 advantages over the Pro model
- Apple's 2nd-generation AirPods earbuds are now on sale for just $79.99 at both Amazon and Walmart, matching the lowest price ever.
- Apple's entry-level AirPods are MUCH cheaper than AirPods Pro. At $129, the retail price is $120 lower. Even now, while both models are down to the lowest prices ever, entry-level AirPods are still $100 less expensive.
- Entry-level AirPods have an open design without sound isolation or noise cancelling tech. That means you can actually hear what's going on around you.
- Apple's entry-level AirPods are still quite popular because they go on sale quite often.
- They offer terrific sound quality for open earbuds. That being said, there are some instances when you don't necessarily like using them.
- Apple's various AirPods models are super popular among Apple fans for so many reasons.
- They have been discounted for several weeks before now, but the sale price was holding steady at $89.99. This is the first time in a long time that the price has dropped below that mark.
- At the time of this writing, this entry-level AirPods model had 528,243 5-star ratings.
- You can get brand-new Apple AirPods for under $100, that's just one reason this model has a whopping 520,000+ 5-star ratings on Amazon.
- Apple's 2nd-generation entry-level AirPods have all the same great integrations with Apple devices.
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