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How to turn your iPad or iPhone into a digital photo frame
- You can repurpose an old iPhone or iPad as a digital photo frame using built-in iOS features like StandBy.
- Create a dedicated album in Photos and start a slideshow using Guided Access to prevent exiting or using other apps.
- Adjust settings to keep the display turned on and set up the slideshow for continuous playback with cool transitions.
- Use a MagSafe or wireless charger for a clean look and optimal viewing position on a stand.
- Export Photos slideshows as videos and play them on repeat in media players like VLC.
- Utilize the StandBy feature on iPhone for shuffling through photos in landscape orientation when charging.
- Explore digital photo frame apps like Digital Photo Frame Slideshow, which offers customization options and timer functionality.
- Other recommended apps include Shuffle Photos, PixFolio, and LiveFrame for creating slideshows from your Photos library.
- Consider purchasing a dedicated digital photo frame for features like auto start, sleep timer, and adequate onboard storage.
- When buying a digital frame, ensure it doesn't upload photos to the cloud and allows easy media transfer via USB or SD card.
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Tech CEOs aren't getting everything they want from Trump. They're getting some of what they want.
- Tech CEOs have been trying to please Donald Trump by investing time and money, but the results have been mixed.
- While Trump has snubbed or criticized the tech industry, he has also supported them on certain issues.
- Trump's attitude towards the tech industry has been inconsistent, sometimes defending it and other times opposing it.
- Despite efforts by tech CEOs to build a relationship with Trump, they have not received everything they wanted from him.
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Nab M4 iPad Pro models at up to $250 off
- Get up to $250 off on various models of the M4 iPad Pro on Amazon.
- Discounts are available on both 13-inch and 11-inch models, with or without cellular connectivity.
- The discounts include savings on different versions of the iPad Pro like the 13-inch Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi and cellular models.
- The M4 iPad Pro features advanced specs including Ultra Retina XDR Display, 1TB or 2TB SSD, Face ID, 12MP front/back camera, and LiDAR Scanner.
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iPhone 17 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
- iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max rumored to launch in September with various new features.
- Key changes for iPhone 17 Pro models include an aluminum frame, rectangular camera bump, sky blue finish, and larger battery.
- Other rumored features include an A19 Pro chip, Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, 24-megapixel front camera, and 48-megapixel rear Telephoto camera.
- Additional enhancements expected are dual video recording, 8K video recording, 12GB of RAM, and improved cooling for better heat dissipation.
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The wait is over: WhatsApp launches on the iPad
- WhatsApp has finally launched on the iPad, allowing users to use the messaging service on their tablets as a companion device.
- The iPad app functions in companion mode, linking to the WhatsApp account on the user's phone without the option to register with a separate number.
- Users can set up WhatsApp on the iPad by scanning a QR code from their primary phone, and the app offers features like messaging, group chats, video calls, and chat lock.
- The launch of WhatsApp on the iPad comes after years of anticipation, with Meta aiming to boost the messaging platform's popularity in the U.S. by expanding its availability across different devices.
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Elon Musk Battled Apple Over Satellite Features
- SpaceX CEO Elon Musk battled with Apple over satellite connectivity features for the iPhone 14 in collaboration with Globalstar.
- Musk offered SpaceX's Starlink service exclusively to iPhones for 18 months for $5 billion upfront and $1 billion per year thereafter, but Apple rejected the deal.
- SpaceX partnered with T-Mobile for satellite connectivity before Apple's iPhone 14 announcement, while filing legal challenges against Globalstar, impacting the iPhone's satellite service.
- This conflict led to growing animosity between Musk and Apple, with disagreements over App Store fees and Musk considering the idea of building his own phone with Starlink's satellite connectivity.
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Get the M4 iPad Pro for Its Lowest-Ever Price of $866.03 on Amazon
- Amazon is offering discounts on various models of Apple's M4 iPad Pro, mainly focusing on the 11-inch models.
- The 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Pro is available at a new all-time low price of $866.03, down from $999.00.
- Apple Pencil Pro is also on sale for $99.00 and is compatible with these iPad Pro models.
- The sale includes discounts on several other models of the 11-inch iPad Pro, with up to $300 off without requiring coupon codes.
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WhatsApp for iPad is finally here after 15 years
- Meta has released a native WhatsApp interface for Apple's iPad in the WhatsApp for iOS version 25.16.81.
- The update makes the WhatsApp app a universal download for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, launching fifteen years after the original iPad debuted.
- WhatsApp for iPad features end-to-end encryption, Status feature, video calling for up to 32 people, app lock, and supports multitasking modes in iPadOS.
- Before the native iPad app, users had to run the web-based version in a browser, but Meta aims to release a native Instagram iPad app as well.
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iPhone buyers worldwide may see higher prices because of Trump's tariffs
- iPhone buyers worldwide may face higher prices due to Trump's tariffs.
- Morgan Stanley predicts a 35% increase in the cost of an iPhone 16 Pro if made in the US.
- The 25% tariff imposed on Apple might be due to previous interactions between Apple's CEO and Trump.
- Apple may choose to pay tariffs rather than move manufacturing back to the US, with a potential trigger at the 145% tariff level.
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WhatsApp for iPad Now Available
- WhatsApp is now available for iPad, announced by Meta.
- iPad support was launched more than 15 years after the messaging service initially started.
- Users can link up to four devices to their WhatsApp account for independent connectivity, enabling end-to-end encryption.
- Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, also owns Facebook, Threads, and Instagram, with reported plans for Instagram app for iPad. WhatsApp for iPad can now be downloaded from the App Store.
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PopSockets Launches New Kick-Out iPhone Stand With Unique Twist
- PopSockets has launched a new Kick-Out grip and stand for iPhones with the ability to prop up in a vertical Portrait Mode position.
- The Kick-Out model allows users to watch vertical videos in apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube comfortably.
- It features a built-in MagSafe ring that enables twisting and a hinged stand for propping up iPhones horizontally or vertically on a table.
- The PopSockets Kick-Out model is priced at $40 in the U.S. and attaches magnetically to iPhone 12 models and newer with MagSafe technology.
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iPhone 19 rumored to bring an under-screen selfie camera
- iPhone 19 rumored to bring an under-screen selfie camera and Face ID for a seamless appearance with no visual interruptions.
- Weibo leaker 'Digital Chat Station' shared information about the industrial design changes expected in the next few years, including putting both the Face ID components and the selfie camera under the display.
- Rumors suggest that the iPhone 19 lineup in 2027 may feature under-screen Face ID and no visible interruptions on the display, coinciding with the iPhone's twentieth anniversary.
- Apple is reportedly working on under-panel camera technology without a visible hole in the display when not in use and has solved issues related to infrared light transmission for under-display Face ID through patented methods.
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Ahead of WWDC, Apple says App Store blocked $2B in fraud transactions last year, $9B in past 5 years
- Apple prevented over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions over the past five years, with $2 billion blocked in 2024 alone and 2 million risky app submissions rejected.
- After Epic Games legal battle, Apple allowed U.S. app developers to link alternative payment methods inside apps, but smaller developers may still hesitate due to fraud risks.
- Apple terminated over 146,000 developer accounts in 2024, rejected 139,000 enrollments from bad actors, and blocked over 10,000 illegitimate apps on pirate storefronts.
- With the EU's Digital Markets Act, users can access alternative app stores, but Apple highlights the risk of piracy on such platforms and the security provided by App Store commissions.
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This is when the iPhone will finally get a major front-side design overhaul
- Rumors suggest Apple is expected to make a noticeable change to the design of the iPhone 17 lineup, starting with a camera bar look on the back.
- Future design changes for the next few years include a major redesign of the back in 2025 with a large horizontal matrix lens, a front redesign in 2026 featuring under-display Face ID, and an all-new full-screen front in 2027.
- Reports from sources like Display analyst Ross Young and Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station support the upcoming design changes for regular and Pro iPhone models.
- Apple is expected to broaden its iPhone lineup with rumored models like the iPhone Fold, iPhone 17 Air, and potentially offering an 'e' model, while also aiming for an all-screen design and new features in the future.
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Report: Apple Planned to Offer Starlink-Like Home Internet Service
- Apple planned to offer a Starlink-like satellite home internet service in collaboration with Boeing, known as 'Project Eagle.'
- The project involved launching thousands of satellites into orbit to provide wireless internet services to iPhones and homes.
- The service was originally set to launch in 2019 but was canceled due to concerns over its cost, impact on relationships with telecoms, and unclear business case.
- Apple explored various alternatives, including satellite communications for iPhones in remote areas, but faced challenges related to mobile carriers and costs.
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