Since Apple unveiled macOS Sonoma 14.4 on March 7, the transition to the latest software update has not been entirely smooth for everyone, and a number of issues have been reported by users that significantly impact their daily workflow. This article lists the most prominent challenges users have faced since updating to macOS Sonoma 14.4, … Read more
Anker and Jackery are kicking off the week with discounts on portable power stations, as well as a wide array of wall chargers and other USB-C accessories. All of the products in this sale can be found on Amazon, and some will require you to clip an on-page coupon then head to the checkout screen … Read more
Apple researchers have developed a new method for training large language models (LLMs) that seamlessly integrates both text and visual information. The company’s findings, detailed in a research paper titled “MM1: Methods, Analysis & Insights from Multimodal LLM Pre-training,” showcase a new approach to creating more intelligent and flexible AI systems. By utilizing a diverse … Read more
iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 should be released within the next few days, with a build number of 21E235, according to a source with a proven track record. MacRumors previously reported that Apple was internally testing iOS 17.4.1. As a minor update for the iPhone, it will likely address software bugs and/or security vulnerabilities. It … Read more
Apple is widely expected to release new iPad Air and OLED iPad Pro models in the next few weeks. According to new rumors coming out of Asia, the company will announce its new iPads on Tuesday, March 26. Chinese leaker Instant Digital on Weibo this morning claimed that the date will see some sort of … Read more
Apple is in discussions with Google to integrate its Gemini AI engine into the iPhone as part of iOS 18, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In a report citing people familiar with the situation, Gurman claims the two companies are in “active negotiations” to let Apple license Google’s generative large-language models in order to power … Read more
Best Buy’s weekend sale includes great deals on the 13-inch and 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, both of which have hit all-time low prices. Anyone can get these deals and you don’t need a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership to see the discounts. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you … Read more
Apple suppliers will begin production of two new fourth-generation AirPods models in May, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Based on this production timeframe, he expects the headphones to be released in September or October. Gurman expects both fourth-generation AirPods models to feature a new design with better fit, improved sound quality, and an updated charging … Read more
MacRumors was first to report that Apple was planning to rebrand “Apple ID” to “Apple Account” across its software platforms and websites like iCloud.com as early as this year, and now Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has corroborated this change. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the new “Apple Account” branding will start to be … Read more
Oracle this week warned that the macOS 14.4 update released earlier this month for Macs can cause Java processes to “terminate unexpectedly.” In a blog post on Friday, Oracle’s Senior Director of Product Management Aurelio Garcia-Ribeyro recommended that Apple silicon Mac users who rely on Java avoid updating to macOS 14.4 until the issue is … Read more