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26 Lug 2024
iOS 18: What's New With the Calculator App - MacRumors
This guide walks through everything that's new with the Calculator in iOS 18 (and iPadOS 18).
Math Notes
The biggest change to the Calculator app is the addition of Math Notes, a feature that's basically an integration between the Calculator and the Notes app.
Math Notes lets you type equations in the Notes app and have them solved automatically when you put in an equals sign. So you can do things like calculate how much everyone owes for a group trip, or split up a dinner bill.
You can do more complex equations too, defining variables and then using those definitions for your calculations. If you write dinner = $57 and movies = $24 in a note, for example, you can then type in "dinner + movies" and add an equals sign and get the total, with the Math Notes feature understanding what you're referencing.
In Math Notes, your equations are solved automatically wherever you put in an equals sign, as that signals to Apple that you want to solve what you've typed.
Math Notes is technically a Notes app feature, but you can in fact start a Math Note in the Calculator app, and use it right there without having to swap over to Notes.
- Open up the Calculator app.
- Tap on the calculator symbol at the bottom left of the app.
- Select Math Notes.
- Tap on the new note symbol at the bottom right of the display.
- Start your calculations.
You can do this same thing directly in the Notes app with any existing or new note. It's all the same feature, just accessed from different places.
If you're in a Math Note in the Calculator app and you want to get back to the standard calculator interface, just tap again on the calculator icon and choose the Basic or Scientific option.
Apple says that Math Notes is available for math written using Western Arabic numerals and common mathematical symbols, or typed using Arabic (Eastern & Western) and Devanagari numerals and common mathematical symbols.
Math Notes on iPad
With iPadOS 18, Math Notes works in the same way, but there is an added bonus - you can use the Apple Pencil. Once you start a Math Note from the Calculator app or the Notes app, you can write your equations by hand and have them solved in the exact same way.
Math Notes Everywhere
You can in fact get Math Notes results almost anywhere in the operating system. If you type an equation into search, for example, you'll get a result, and the same goes for apps like Messages.
Unit Conversion
When using Math Notes, you can do unit conversions. Just type in what you want to convert, and you'll get the result automatically. For example, if you type in 10 kilograms to pounds in the Math Notes interface in the Calculator app, the result is automatically generated.
Unit conversions work in search, Messages, Notes, the Calculator app, and more.
Calculation History
If you open up the Calculator app and tap on the three lines at the upper left of the interface, you can see a history of all of the calculations you have entered into the app. Apple only saves calculations done with the Basic or Scientific calculators here, and Math Notes are saved in the Notes app.
You can long press on any of the calculations to copy either the expression or the result, and if you swipe, you can delete them from the list. You can also tap on the Edit button to select several expressions to delete, or use the Delete All option from this menu to clear out the app.
Portrait Orientation
There is now an option to use the scientific calculator in portrait orientation, so you don't need to turn your iPhone to landscape orientation to get to it anymore.
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Additional information on new features that Apple has added in iOS 18 can be found in our iOS 18 roundup.
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iOS 18: What's New With the Calculator App - MacRumors
This guide walks through everything that's new with the Calculator in iOS 18 (and iPadOS 18).
Math Notes
The biggest change to the Calculator app is the addition of Math Notes, a feature that's basically an integration between the Calculator and the Notes app.
Math Notes lets you type equations in the Notes app and have them solved automatically when you put in an equals sign. So you can do things like calculate how much everyone owes for a group trip, or split up a dinner bill.
You can do more complex equations too, defining variables and then using those definitions for your calculations. If you write dinner = $57 and movies = $24 in a note, for example, you can then type in "dinner + movies" and add an equals sign and get the total, with the Math Notes feature understanding what you're referencing.
In Math Notes, your equations are solved automatically wherever you put in an equals sign, as that signals to Apple that you want to solve what you've typed.
Math Notes is technically a Notes app feature, but you can in fact start a Math Note in the Calculator app, and use it right there without having to swap over to Notes.
- Open up the Calculator app.
- Tap on the calculator symbol at the bottom left of the app.
- Select Math Notes.
- Tap on the new note symbol at the bottom right of the display.
- Start your calculations.
You can do this same thing directly in the Notes app with any existing or new note. It's all the same feature, just accessed from different places.
If you're in a Math Note in the Calculator app and you want to get back to the standard calculator interface, just tap again on the calculator icon and choose the Basic or Scientific option.
Apple says that Math Notes is available for math written using Western Arabic numerals and common mathematical symbols, or typed using Arabic (Eastern & Western) and Devanagari numerals and common mathematical symbols.
Math Notes on iPad
With iPadOS 18, Math Notes works in the same way, but there is an added bonus - you can use the Apple Pencil. Once you start a Math Note from the Calculator app or the Notes app, you can write your equations by hand and have them solved in the exact same way.
Math Notes Everywhere
You can in fact get Math Notes results almost anywhere in the operating system. If you type an equation into search, for example, you'll get a result, and the same goes for apps like Messages.
Unit Conversion
When using Math Notes, you can do unit conversions. Just type in what you want to convert, and you'll get the result automatically. For example, if you type in 10 kilograms to pounds in the Math Notes interface in the Calculator app, the result is automatically generated.
Unit conversions work in search, Messages, Notes, the Calculator app, and more.
Calculation History
If you open up the Calculator app and tap on the three lines at the upper left of the interface, you can see a history of all of the calculations you have entered into the app. Apple only saves calculations done with the Basic or Scientific calculators here, and Math Notes are saved in the Notes app.
You can long press on any of the calculations to copy either the expression or the result, and if you swipe, you can delete them from the list. You can also tap on the Edit button to select several expressions to delete, or use the Delete All option from this menu to clear out the app.
Portrait Orientation
There is now an option to use the scientific calculator in portrait orientation, so you don't need to turn your iPhone to landscape orientation to get to it anymore.
Read More
Additional information on new features that Apple has added in iOS 18 can be found in our iOS 18 roundup.
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Fortnite Coming to AltStore on iOS in European Union - MacRumors
Created by developer Riley Testut, AltStore PAL was one of the first alternative app stores on iOS when it launched back in April. AltStore PAL is available in the European Union, where Apple supports sideloading to comply with Digital Markets Act.
AltStore is an open-source app that distributes Testut's popular Delta game emulator as well as apps from other independent developers. Distributing apps through AltStore is free of charge, so Epic Games will not need to pay a fee to Testut, but Apple will collect an 0.50 euro Core Technology Fee (CTF) from Epic Games after Fortnite receives more than one million annual first installs.
Customers who install AltStore must also pay 1.50 euros per year, a fee that is required because of Apple's CTF. Apple charges Testut 0.50 euros each time AltStore is installed.
Along with bringing Fortnite to AltStore, Epic Games said that it will bring Fortnite to other mobile stores that "give all developers a great deal," while also "ending distribution partnerships with mobile stores that serve as rent collectors." Epic Games said that it will be removing Fortnite and other Epic titles from the Samsung Galaxy Store to protest Samsung's "anticompetitive decision to block side-loading by default" on Samsung devices.
Epic Games also reiterated plans to bring its Epic Games Store to iOS in the European Union. Epic will charge a store fee of 12 percent for payments that it processes, and 0 percent on third-party payments.Tags: European Union, Epic Games, Fortnite
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Fortnite Coming to AltStore on iOS in European Union - MacRumors
Created by developer Riley Testut, AltStore PAL was one of the first alternative app stores on iOS when it launched back in April. AltStore PAL is available in the European Union, where Apple supports sideloading to comply with Digital Markets Act.
AltStore is an open-source app that distributes Testut's popular Delta game emulator as well as apps from other independent developers. Distributing apps through AltStore is free of charge, so Epic Games will not need to pay a fee to Testut, but Apple will collect an 0.50 euro Core Technology Fee (CTF) from Epic Games after Fortnite receives more than one million annual first installs.
Customers who install AltStore must also pay 1.50 euros per year, a fee that is required because of Apple's CTF. Apple charges Testut 0.50 euros each time AltStore is installed.
Along with bringing Fortnite to AltStore, Epic Games said that it will bring Fortnite to other mobile stores that "give all developers a great deal," while also "ending distribution partnerships with mobile stores that serve as rent collectors." Epic Games said that it will be removing Fortnite and other Epic titles from the Samsung Galaxy Store to protest Samsung's "anticompetitive decision to block side-loading by default" on Samsung devices.
Epic Games also reiterated plans to bring its Epic Games Store to iOS in the European Union. Epic will charge a store fee of 12 percent for payments that it processes, and 0 percent on third-party payments.Tags: European Union, Epic Games, Fortnite
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iCloud Private Relay Experiencing Outage - MacRumors
The outage started at 2:34 p.m. Eastern Time, but it does not appear to be affecting all iCloud users. Some impacted users are unable to browse the web without turning iCloud Private Relay off, while others are seeing slow loading times.
We'll update this article when the outage has been resolved.
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iCloud Private Relay Experiencing Outage - MacRumors
The outage started at 2:34 p.m. Eastern Time, but it does not appear to be affecting all iCloud users. Some impacted users are unable to browse the web without turning iCloud Private Relay off, while others are seeing slow loading times.
We'll update this article when the outage has been resolved.
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25 Lug 2024
OpenAI Debuts SearchGPT AI Search Engine - MacRumors
SearchGPT is available to a small group of users and publishers at the current time, with OpenAI seeking feedback on the product. The prototype is temporary at the current time, but "best" of the features will be integrated into ChatGPT in the future.
OpenAI designed SearchGPT to pair conversational capabilities with real-time information with the web, which the company says can make it faster and easier to find what you're looking for. SearchGPT is able to respond to questions with up-to-date information from the web. SearchGPT is able to answer follow-up questions in a conversational manner, with shared context included with each additional query.
We’re testing SearchGPT, a temporary prototype of new AI search features that give you fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources.
We’re launching with a small group of users for feedback and plan to integrate the experience into ChatGPT. https://t.co/dRRnxXVlGh pic.twitter.com/iQpADXmllH
OpenAI says that it is committed to a "thriving ecosystem of publishers and creators" and that it wants to help users discover publisher sites. Responses that SearchGPT provides have in-line, named attribution and links so users are aware where information is coming from, plus there's a sidebar with additional source links.
Publishers are able to manage how they appear in SearchGPT, but OpenAI says that SearchGPT is "about search" and separate from training generative AI models. Sites can be surfaced in search results even if they've opted out of generative AI training.
Those interested in testing out SearchGPT can join OpenAI's waitlist.Tag: OpenAI
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OpenAI Debuts SearchGPT AI Search Engine - MacRumors
SearchGPT is available to a small group of users and publishers at the current time, with OpenAI seeking feedback on the product. The prototype is temporary at the current time, but "best" of the features will be integrated into ChatGPT in the future.
OpenAI designed SearchGPT to pair conversational capabilities with real-time information with the web, which the company says can make it faster and easier to find what you're looking for. SearchGPT is able to respond to questions with up-to-date information from the web. SearchGPT is able to answer follow-up questions in a conversational manner, with shared context included with each additional query.
We’re testing SearchGPT, a temporary prototype of new AI search features that give you fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources.
We’re launching with a small group of users for feedback and plan to integrate the experience into ChatGPT. https://t.co/dRRnxXVlGh pic.twitter.com/iQpADXmllH
OpenAI says that it is committed to a "thriving ecosystem of publishers and creators" and that it wants to help users discover publisher sites. Responses that SearchGPT provides have in-line, named attribution and links so users are aware where information is coming from, plus there's a sidebar with additional source links.
Publishers are able to manage how they appear in SearchGPT, but OpenAI says that SearchGPT is "about search" and separate from training generative AI models. Sites can be surfaced in search results even if they've opted out of generative AI training.
Those interested in testing out SearchGPT can join OpenAI's waitlist.Tag: OpenAI
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US Bike Share Ridership Hit Record High in 2023 - Planetizen
An article in Smart Cities Dive explores a report from the National Association of City Transportation Officials that found that in 2023, “shared bike ridership in the U.S. set a new record of 68 million rides, with dock-based bikes capturing the majority of rides at 61 million.” The report also found that e-bikes accounted for 46 percent of shared-bike trips. Could that indicate that e-bikes are a driving factor in increased shared bike ridership, possibly by opening the mode up to a wider number of riders and making longer trips more feasible?
Some additional interesting findings senior reporter Dan Zukowski identified in the NACTO micromobility report:
- Use of bike share and scooter share systems in US cities rose 16 percent in 2023 over the previous year to 133 million total rides, just shy of the all-time high of 136 million in 2019.
- “Dockless scooters accounted for 65 million rides in 2023, below an all-time high of 86 million in 2019.”
- The cost for riders has risen sharply over the last four years: since 2019, annual price passes are up 32 percent in Chicago, 30 percent in Boston and 21 percent in New York City.
- “Cities in the U.S. and Canada will tally 1 billion combined [micromobility] trips in the coming year.”
The trend has been confirmed in Washington, D.C., which broke records for single-day ridership in March. However, the same cannot be said for Houston's public bike share system, which just last month announced it would be ending operations after 12 years because of budget shortfalls, making it the largest city in the U.S. without a bike share network.
Zukowski concludes with the report’s advice to cities looking to foster continued success of shared micromobility: public ownership and subsidies to increase affordability for riders, elimination of sales tax on rides (similar to public transit fares), more protected bike lane networks, and increased proximity of micromobility stations and devices to homes and popular destinations.
Geography United States Category Transportation Tags- Micromobility
- bike share
- Scooter Share
- National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
US Bike Share Ridership Hit Record High in 2023 - Planetizen
An article in Smart Cities Dive explores a report from the National Association of City Transportation Officials that found that in 2023, “shared bike ridership in the U.S. set a new record of 68 million rides, with dock-based bikes capturing the majority of rides at 61 million.” The report also found that e-bikes accounted for 46 percent of shared-bike trips. Could that indicate that e-bikes are a driving factor in increased shared bike ridership, possibly by opening the mode up to a wider number of riders and making longer trips more feasible?
Some additional interesting findings senior reporter Dan Zukowski identified in the NACTO micromobility report:
- Use of bike share and scooter share systems in US cities rose 16 percent in 2023 over the previous year to 133 million total rides, just shy of the all-time high of 136 million in 2019.
- “Dockless scooters accounted for 65 million rides in 2023, below an all-time high of 86 million in 2019.”
- The cost for riders has risen sharply over the last four years: since 2019, annual price passes are up 32 percent in Chicago, 30 percent in Boston and 21 percent in New York City.
- “Cities in the U.S. and Canada will tally 1 billion combined [micromobility] trips in the coming year.”
The trend has been confirmed in Washington, D.C., which broke records for single-day ridership in March. However, the same cannot be said for Houston's public bike share system, which just last month announced it would be ending operations after 12 years because of budget shortfalls, making it the largest city in the U.S. without a bike share network.
Zukowski concludes with the report’s advice to cities looking to foster continued success of shared micromobility: public ownership and subsidies to increase affordability for riders, elimination of sales tax on rides (similar to public transit fares), more protected bike lane networks, and increased proximity of micromobility stations and devices to homes and popular destinations.
Geography United States Category Transportation Tags- Micromobility
- bike share
- Scooter Share
- National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
Expanding the Concept of Transit-Oriented Development: Lessons from Abroad - Planetizen
In an op-ed in Next City, Shonda Wang outlines the lessons that U.S. planners can draw from cities like Tokyo and Toronto when it comes to transit-oriented development (TOD).
By limiting solutions to what we traditionally understand as TOD, we restrict our ability to foster complete communities. Here in North America, leveraging the air rights of future and existing transit stations can unlock opportunities to deliver more housing and community infrastructure, offset development costs and attract key partners.
Wang describes three key factors that make Tokyo’s TOD successful: a single agency that manages developments; a streamlined approach to permitting; and an understanding of the time-to-value factor, meaning that integrated development should be considered in early infrastructure and urban design plans.
Wang also highlights the importance of the transit experience. “We need to think about transit stations not as single-use entities, but as opportunities to create bustling places that make commuters feel good as they walk in, out of and through them.”
Wang adds, “Just think of the massive opportunities if we act beyond the bounds of our disciplines to advance our transportation goals, accelerate the development of low-carbon buildings and build community resilience.”
Geography World Category Housing Land Use Transportation Urban Development Tags Publication Next City Publication Date Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links What Cities Can Learn From How Tokyo and Toronto Approach Transit-Oriented Deve… 1 minuteExpanding the Concept of Transit-Oriented Development: Lessons from Abroad - Planetizen
In an op-ed in Next City, Shonda Wang outlines the lessons that U.S. planners can draw from cities like Tokyo and Toronto when it comes to transit-oriented development (TOD).
By limiting solutions to what we traditionally understand as TOD, we restrict our ability to foster complete communities. Here in North America, leveraging the air rights of future and existing transit stations can unlock opportunities to deliver more housing and community infrastructure, offset development costs and attract key partners.
Wang describes three key factors that make Tokyo’s TOD successful: a single agency that manages developments; a streamlined approach to permitting; and an understanding of the time-to-value factor, meaning that integrated development should be considered in early infrastructure and urban design plans.
Wang also highlights the importance of the transit experience. “We need to think about transit stations not as single-use entities, but as opportunities to create bustling places that make commuters feel good as they walk in, out of and through them.”
Wang adds, “Just think of the massive opportunities if we act beyond the bounds of our disciplines to advance our transportation goals, accelerate the development of low-carbon buildings and build community resilience.”
Geography World Category Housing Land Use Transportation Urban Development Tags Publication Next City Publication Date Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links What Cities Can Learn From How Tokyo and Toronto Approach Transit-Oriented Deve… 1 minuteSonos Apologizes for Widely Criticized App Redesign, Provides Progress Update - MacRumors
Spence said that improving the app for customers is the company's number one priority, and he explained that addressing bugs that came up in the new app delayed the introduction of additional features.We know that too many of you have experienced significant problems with our new app which rolled out on May 7, and I want to begin by personally apologizing for disappointing you. There isn't an employee at Sonos who isn't pained by having let you down, and I assure you that fixing the app for all of our customers and partners has been and continues to be our number one priority.Spence shared an outline of future feature plans, with Sonos planning to push updates on a bi-weekly basis. Alarms are set to be addressed in September, with edit mode for playlists and the queue coming in September or October.
July and August:
- Improving the stability when adding new products
- Implementing Music Library configuration, browse, search, and play
August and September:
- Improving Volume responsiveness
- User interface improvements based on customer feedback
- Improving overall system stability and error handling
September:
- Improving Alarm consistency and reliability
September and October:
- Restoring edit mode for Playlists and the Queue
- Improving functionality in settings
Spence says that Sonos is working hard to earn back customer trust through the continual app improvements.
Sonos in May released its redesigned app with customizable home screen and a more personalized listening service. Sonos customers quickly found that the app lacked several key features, and suffered from multiple bugs. Complaints across social media called the app a "step back" for removing playlist management, alarms, and other features.Tag: Sonos
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Sonos Apologizes for Widely Criticized App Redesign, Provides Progress Update - MacRumors
Spence said that improving the app for customers is the company's number one priority, and he explained that addressing bugs that came up in the new app delayed the introduction of additional features.We know that too many of you have experienced significant problems with our new app which rolled out on May 7, and I want to begin by personally apologizing for disappointing you. There isn't an employee at Sonos who isn't pained by having let you down, and I assure you that fixing the app for all of our customers and partners has been and continues to be our number one priority.Spence shared an outline of future feature plans, with Sonos planning to push updates on a bi-weekly basis. Alarms are set to be addressed in September, with edit mode for playlists and the queue coming in September or October.
July and August:
- Improving the stability when adding new products
- Implementing Music Library configuration, browse, search, and play
August and September:
- Improving Volume responsiveness
- User interface improvements based on customer feedback
- Improving overall system stability and error handling
September:
- Improving Alarm consistency and reliability
September and October:
- Restoring edit mode for Playlists and the Queue
- Improving functionality in settings
Spence says that Sonos is working hard to earn back customer trust through the continual app improvements.
Sonos in May released its redesigned app with customizable home screen and a more personalized listening service. Sonos customers quickly found that the app lacked several key features, and suffered from multiple bugs. Complaints across social media called the app a "step back" for removing playlist management, alarms, and other features.Tag: Sonos
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Amazon Introduces Big Savings on Popular Accessories From Anker, Eufy, and Jackery - MacRumors
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Eufy's main discount is on the SmartTrack Link 4 Pack for $48.99 with a Prime membership, down from $69.99. This tracking accessory is compatible with Apple's Find My app, so you can get left behind notifications and many other Find My features when you add it to the app.
$21 OFFEufy SmartTrack Link 4 Pack for $48.99
Switching to the Anker deals, you can get the 24,000 mAh Prime Power Bank with Smart Digital Display for $109.99, down from $129.99. If you need a bigger battery, you can get the Portable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light for $104.99 with a Prime membership, down from $149.99.
$45 OFFPortable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light for $104.99
Finally, for the Jackery deals you'll find an array of portable power stations on sale this week, including the Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel for $199.99 with an on-page coupon, down from $229.99. This is a miniature-sized portable power station that can fit in the palm of your hand and weighs just 2.13 lbs, while featuring a 31,000 mAh capacity and 128W output.
Eufy
- SmartTrack Link 2 Pack - $29.88, down from $35.99
- SmartTrack Link 4 Pack - $48.99 for Prime members, down from $69.99
Jackery
- Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel - $199.99 with on-page coupon, down from $229.00
- Solar Generator 240 with Mini Solar Panel - $249.00, down from $349.00
- Explorer 1000 Power Station - $549.00 with on-page coupon, down from $999.00
- Explorer 1000 Power Station V2 - $599.00, down from $799.00
- Explorer 2000 PRO Power Station - $999.00 with on-page coupon, down from $1,899.00
Anker
Portable Batteries
- Nano Power Bank with Built-In USB-C Cable - $35.99, down from $49.99
- Prime Power Bank 20,000 mAh with 100W Charging Base - $149.99 for Prime members, down from $184.99
Power Stations
- MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station - $79.99 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
- MagGo 3-in-1 Folding Charging Station - $87.99 for Prime members, down from $109.99
- Portable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light - $104.99 for Prime members, down from $149.99
- 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube - $129.99, down from $149.99
- SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station - $1,299.00 for Prime members, down from $1,999.00
Wall Chargers
- 20W USB-C Charger - $13.99, down from $16.99
- 100W 3-Port USB-C Charger - $49.99, down from $74.99
- 6-in-1 Nano Charging Station - $49.49 with on-page coupon, down from $65.99
- Prime 67W 3-Port Charger - $59.99, down from $65.99
Hubs
- 4-Port USB-C Hub - $15.99, down from $19.99
- 10-in-1 USB-C Hub - $45.99 for Prime members, down from $149.99
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Amazon Introduces Big Savings on Popular Accessories From Anker, Eufy, and Jackery - MacRumors
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Eufy's main discount is on the SmartTrack Link 4 Pack for $48.99 with a Prime membership, down from $69.99. This tracking accessory is compatible with Apple's Find My app, so you can get left behind notifications and many other Find My features when you add it to the app.
$21 OFFEufy SmartTrack Link 4 Pack for $48.99
Switching to the Anker deals, you can get the 24,000 mAh Prime Power Bank with Smart Digital Display for $109.99, down from $129.99. If you need a bigger battery, you can get the Portable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light for $104.99 with a Prime membership, down from $149.99.
$45 OFFPortable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light for $104.99
Finally, for the Jackery deals you'll find an array of portable power stations on sale this week, including the Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel for $199.99 with an on-page coupon, down from $229.99. This is a miniature-sized portable power station that can fit in the palm of your hand and weighs just 2.13 lbs, while featuring a 31,000 mAh capacity and 128W output.
Eufy
- SmartTrack Link 2 Pack - $29.88, down from $35.99
- SmartTrack Link 4 Pack - $48.99 for Prime members, down from $69.99
Jackery
- Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel - $199.99 with on-page coupon, down from $229.00
- Solar Generator 240 with Mini Solar Panel - $249.00, down from $349.00
- Explorer 1000 Power Station - $549.00 with on-page coupon, down from $999.00
- Explorer 1000 Power Station V2 - $599.00, down from $799.00
- Explorer 2000 PRO Power Station - $999.00 with on-page coupon, down from $1,899.00
Anker
Portable Batteries
- Nano Power Bank with Built-In USB-C Cable - $35.99, down from $49.99
- Prime Power Bank 20,000 mAh with 100W Charging Base - $149.99 for Prime members, down from $184.99
Power Stations
- MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station - $79.99 with on-page coupon, down from $99.99
- MagGo 3-in-1 Folding Charging Station - $87.99 for Prime members, down from $109.99
- Portable Power Station with Smart Display + Retractable Light - $104.99 for Prime members, down from $149.99
- 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube - $129.99, down from $149.99
- SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station - $1,299.00 for Prime members, down from $1,999.00
Wall Chargers
- 20W USB-C Charger - $13.99, down from $16.99
- 100W 3-Port USB-C Charger - $49.99, down from $74.99
- 6-in-1 Nano Charging Station - $49.49 with on-page coupon, down from $65.99
- Prime 67W 3-Port Charger - $59.99, down from $65.99
Hubs
- 4-Port USB-C Hub - $15.99, down from $19.99
- 10-in-1 USB-C Hub - $45.99 for Prime members, down from $149.99
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LA is Electrifying its Bus Fleet, but Olympic Transit Challenges Remain - Planetizen
The Los Angeles County transit system is receiving a $77 million federal grant to buy additional electric buses in advance of hosting the 2028 Olympics. “The buses will help ferry tens of thousands of fans across the city in what is being trumpeted as a ‘transit-first’ Games, and are among thousands of details that officials need to get in order before Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Olympics,” writes Rachel Urange in Mass Transit.
The region expects over a million tourists during the Olympic Games. “So, local leaders have used the Olympic Games to add urgency to their wish lists, such as the fleet of electric buses. This strategy has led to some funding — but it won't solve the logistical puzzle of moving vast crowds of tourists on a day-to-day basis.”
Even with the new buses, the city’s transit system could have a hard time shuttling Olympic visitors around the region. “And the buses purchased from the federal grant won't expand the fleet or get the agency to its goals of going electric. There are too many roadblocks for that to happen, including a lack of chargers and a shrunken pool of manufacturers that can deliver electric buses.”
Geography California Category Energy Transportation Tags- Los Angeles
- Public Transit
- Electric Buses
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- Olympic Games
- Electrification
- Decarbonization
LA is Electrifying its Bus Fleet, but Olympic Transit Challenges Remain - Planetizen
The Los Angeles County transit system is receiving a $77 million federal grant to buy additional electric buses in advance of hosting the 2028 Olympics. “The buses will help ferry tens of thousands of fans across the city in what is being trumpeted as a ‘transit-first’ Games, and are among thousands of details that officials need to get in order before Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Olympics,” writes Rachel Urange in Mass Transit.
The region expects over a million tourists during the Olympic Games. “So, local leaders have used the Olympic Games to add urgency to their wish lists, such as the fleet of electric buses. This strategy has led to some funding — but it won't solve the logistical puzzle of moving vast crowds of tourists on a day-to-day basis.”
Even with the new buses, the city’s transit system could have a hard time shuttling Olympic visitors around the region. “And the buses purchased from the federal grant won't expand the fleet or get the agency to its goals of going electric. There are too many roadblocks for that to happen, including a lack of chargers and a shrunken pool of manufacturers that can deliver electric buses.”
Geography California Category Energy Transportation Tags- Los Angeles
- Public Transit
- Electric Buses
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- Olympic Games
- Electrification
- Decarbonization
Study: ‘Sweeps’ Don’t Impact Homelessness - Planetizen
A new study from the Rand Corporation highlights the futility of ‘cleanups’ at homeless encampments, revealing that the sweeps have no impact on the number of unhoused people on the streets.
As Doug Smith explains in Governing, the study sent teams of researchers to three locations in Los Angeles where the city conducted cleanups. Within two months, the number of people living in those areas had returned to previous levels. “One unintended consequence of multiple camp removals in Venice was that the number of people living without any shelter, not even tents, doubled to nearly half the street population.”
Other in-depth studies of the homeless population reveal that many residents face physical and mental health and addiction issues, underscoring a need for targeted outreach. “Overall, 45 percent of the people interviewed in the three neighborhoods said they had chronic physical health conditions and 56 percent said they had chronic mental health conditions.”
Geography United States California Category Housing Tags Publication Governing Publication Date Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Homeless Camp Cleanups Aren’t a Permanent Solution 1 minuteStudy: ‘Sweeps’ Don’t Impact Homelessness - Planetizen
A new study from the Rand Corporation highlights the futility of ‘cleanups’ at homeless encampments, revealing that the sweeps have no impact on the number of unhoused people on the streets.
As Doug Smith explains in Governing, the study sent teams of researchers to three locations in Los Angeles where the city conducted cleanups. Within two months, the number of people living in those areas had returned to previous levels. “One unintended consequence of multiple camp removals in Venice was that the number of people living without any shelter, not even tents, doubled to nearly half the street population.”
Other in-depth studies of the homeless population reveal that many residents face physical and mental health and addiction issues, underscoring a need for targeted outreach. “Overall, 45 percent of the people interviewed in the three neighborhoods said they had chronic physical health conditions and 56 percent said they had chronic mental health conditions.”
Geography United States California Category Housing Tags Publication Governing Publication Date Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Homeless Camp Cleanups Aren’t a Permanent Solution 1 minuteZoning for Electric Vehicles - Planetizen
In an article for the New York Law Review, Anthony S. Guardino outlines the zoning and regulatory challenges faced by municipalities hoping to shift to electrified vehicle infrastructure.
“In order to facilitate and encourage more EV charging stations, municipalities need to update their zoning ordinances to regulate and manage this new land use. Zoning code amendments should provide developers and property owners with clear guidance on the manner in which applications for charging stations will be processed and the timing of approvals, so that the process is more predictable.”
The article suggests that cities can include EV charging requirements in building codes, pass ordinances that facilitate charging facilities in neighborhoods, and streamline approval processes for EV charging stations. “Some New York municipalities have updated their zoning ordinances to address the above questions by designating EV charging stations to be permitted principal uses in commercial and industrial districts, or by allowing EV charging to be located in all zoning districts as permitted accessory uses.”
The article concludes that, as EV adoption grows, cities should proactively update their zoning codes to account for electric vehicle infrastructure.
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In an article for the New York Law Review, Anthony S. Guardino outlines the zoning and regulatory challenges faced by municipalities hoping to shift to electrified vehicle infrastructure.
“In order to facilitate and encourage more EV charging stations, municipalities need to update their zoning ordinances to regulate and manage this new land use. Zoning code amendments should provide developers and property owners with clear guidance on the manner in which applications for charging stations will be processed and the timing of approvals, so that the process is more predictable.”
The article suggests that cities can include EV charging requirements in building codes, pass ordinances that facilitate charging facilities in neighborhoods, and streamline approval processes for EV charging stations. “Some New York municipalities have updated their zoning ordinances to address the above questions by designating EV charging stations to be permitted principal uses in commercial and industrial districts, or by allowing EV charging to be located in all zoning districts as permitted accessory uses.”
The article concludes that, as EV adoption grows, cities should proactively update their zoning codes to account for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Geography United States Category Infrastructure Transportation Tags Publication New York Law Review Publication Date Tue, 07/23/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Thorny Zoning Questions Posed by EV Charging Stations 1 minuteWill Texas High-Speed Rail Become a Reality? - Planetizen
The proposed Texas Central high-speed rail line linking Houston and Dallas, long considered a pipe dream by many rail advocates, is inching closer to reality, reports Joshua Fechter for Houston Public Media.
Amtrak officials consider the route ideal for high-speed rail. It would connect two of the country's largest metropolitan regions, which haven't had any form of passenger rail between them since Amtrak shuttered a Dallas-Houston route in 1995. And it would run through relatively flat land, allowing the train to reach top speeds and travelers to bypass congestion on Interstate 45.
Amtrak took the lead on the project in April. However, a lack of robust support for rail projects has been plaguing the proposal. In Dallas, city council members expressed concern that routing the train through downtown would conflict with redevelopment plans. “However, moving the line could delay the project's federal environmental approval up to a year, which the agency needs in order to begin planning and financing work.”
Ultimately, “Rail advocates acknowledge that expanding or adding passenger rail anywhere in the state will be costly and require substantial public investment.” Texas Central has acquired roughly 30 percent of the land needed for the project, but could still encounter opposition as it works to acquire the rest of the right-of-way.
Geography Texas Category Transportation Tags Publication Houston Public Media Publication Date Tue, 07/23/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail 1 minuteWill Texas High-Speed Rail Become a Reality? - Planetizen
The proposed Texas Central high-speed rail line linking Houston and Dallas, long considered a pipe dream by many rail advocates, is inching closer to reality, reports Joshua Fechter for Houston Public Media.
Amtrak officials consider the route ideal for high-speed rail. It would connect two of the country's largest metropolitan regions, which haven't had any form of passenger rail between them since Amtrak shuttered a Dallas-Houston route in 1995. And it would run through relatively flat land, allowing the train to reach top speeds and travelers to bypass congestion on Interstate 45.
Amtrak took the lead on the project in April. However, a lack of robust support for rail projects has been plaguing the proposal. In Dallas, city council members expressed concern that routing the train through downtown would conflict with redevelopment plans. “However, moving the line could delay the project's federal environmental approval up to a year, which the agency needs in order to begin planning and financing work.”
Ultimately, “Rail advocates acknowledge that expanding or adding passenger rail anywhere in the state will be costly and require substantial public investment.” Texas Central has acquired roughly 30 percent of the land needed for the project, but could still encounter opposition as it works to acquire the rest of the right-of-way.
Geography Texas Category Transportation Tags Publication Houston Public Media Publication Date Tue, 07/23/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail 1 minuteNew Apple Lab in China to Test Products Under Extreme Conditions - MacRumors
The new lab in Shenzhen is expected to boost Apple's research capabilities, focusing on reliability and quality testing for key products. The new facility will focus on testing new materials and production techniques, ensuring that products such as the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro can withstand extreme conditions, from intense physical activity to harsh temperatures. The lab's readiness comes at a crucial time as Apple ramps up production for its iPhone 16 lineup, which is widely expected to launch in the fall.
The choice of Shenzhen is significant due to its proximity to many of Apple's suppliers. Apple first announced plans for the new lab in March. Despite diversifying its production capacity to other countries like Vietnam and India, China remains a key manufacturing hub for Apple. The new Shenzhen facility is part of a broader expansion, which includes research and development centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Suzhou. Apple has invested over 1 billion yuan (approximately $138 million) in these facilities.
Bloomberg reports that Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, recently visited Shenzhen to discuss investment and collaboration plans. He reportedly emphasized the critical role Shenzhen plays in Apple's market strategy. Williams' visit to China also included meetings with senior Chinese officials in Beijing, a visit to an Apple Store in the Wangfujing shopping district, watching a film shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and a meeting with entertainment company Migu, which showcased its app developed for the Apple Vision Pro. Tags: China, Jeff Williams, Apple Research
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New Apple Lab in China to Test Products Under Extreme Conditions - MacRumors
The new lab in Shenzhen is expected to boost Apple's research capabilities, focusing on reliability and quality testing for key products. The new facility will focus on testing new materials and production techniques, ensuring that products such as the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro can withstand extreme conditions, from intense physical activity to harsh temperatures. The lab's readiness comes at a crucial time as Apple ramps up production for its iPhone 16 lineup, which is widely expected to launch in the fall.
The choice of Shenzhen is significant due to its proximity to many of Apple's suppliers. Apple first announced plans for the new lab in March. Despite diversifying its production capacity to other countries like Vietnam and India, China remains a key manufacturing hub for Apple. The new Shenzhen facility is part of a broader expansion, which includes research and development centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Suzhou. Apple has invested over 1 billion yuan (approximately $138 million) in these facilities.
Bloomberg reports that Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, recently visited Shenzhen to discuss investment and collaboration plans. He reportedly emphasized the critical role Shenzhen plays in Apple's market strategy. Williams' visit to China also included meetings with senior Chinese officials in Beijing, a visit to an Apple Store in the Wangfujing shopping district, watching a film shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and a meeting with entertainment company Migu, which showcased its app developed for the Apple Vision Pro. Tags: China, Jeff Williams, Apple Research
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Threads App Gets TweetDeck-Like Ability to Create Dedicated Feeds - MacRumors
When a search is performed, the new option in the app lets users bookmark the search, after which it lives on in the Home tab, alongside the For You and Following feeds.
The feature has been available for a while on the Threads web view for desktop, where users could pin multiple customized columns, similar to the TweetDeck feature that used to be available on Twitter. The new addition for the iOS app is rolling out now, so you will probably want the latest app update installed so that you don't miss out when it arrives in your region.
Threads has been around for over a year now. When it launched back in July 2023, the experience was very barebones, but Meta has worked to add new functionality on a regular basis to put the social network on a more level pegging with X (Twitter).
Post by @mahmoudzitani View on Threads
It has since gained a web app, the ability to search for posts chronologically, a post editing feature, built-in translation, fediverse integration, fast account switching, and more.
The gradual trickle of new features appears to be paying off: The app now has more than 175 million active monthly users, according to Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg.
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Threads App Gets TweetDeck-Like Ability to Create Dedicated Feeds - MacRumors
When a search is performed, the new option in the app lets users bookmark the search, after which it lives on in the Home tab, alongside the For You and Following feeds.
The feature has been available for a while on the Threads web view for desktop, where users could pin multiple customized columns, similar to the TweetDeck feature that used to be available on Twitter. The new addition for the iOS app is rolling out now, so you will probably want the latest app update installed so that you don't miss out when it arrives in your region.
Threads has been around for over a year now. When it launched back in July 2023, the experience was very barebones, but Meta has worked to add new functionality on a regular basis to put the social network on a more level pegging with X (Twitter).
Post by @mahmoudzitani View on Threads
It has since gained a web app, the ability to search for posts chronologically, a post editing feature, built-in translation, fediverse integration, fast account switching, and more.
The gradual trickle of new features appears to be paying off: The app now has more than 175 million active monthly users, according to Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg.
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Auto-Populate iPhone Home Screen With Your Most Used Apps - MacRumors
The Siri Suggestions widget intelligently recommends apps based on your usage patterns. By populating your Home Screen with multiple instances of this widget, you can ensure that the apps you need most are always just a tap away. Read on to learn how it's done.
- With your iPhone unlocked, swipe to a Home Screen page with at least two free rows available.
- Press and hold the empty space on the Home Screen until the apps start to jiggle.
- Tap the "+" button in the top-left corner of the screen to access the widget gallery.
- Search for "Siri Suggestions" in the widget gallery or scroll through the list to find it.
- Tap the Siri Suggestions widget option, then choose the first option showing two rows of apps by tapping Add Widget.
- Drag the widget to a fresh new page containing no other apps.
- Add another instance of the Siri Suggestions widget by tapping the "+" button in the top-left corner of the screen again, then selecting it in the widget gallery, just like you did for the first one.
- Add a third Siri Suggestions widget in the same way.
- Next, tap the row of dots representing your Home Screen pages.
- In the Home Screen grid that appears, touch and drag the page of widgets you just made and move it so that it's the first Home Screen page (the one you see when you unlock your iPhone). The others will move to make way in response to your drag action.
- Tap Done in the top-right corner of the screen when you're happy with the new arrangement, then tap Done again to exit jiggle mode.
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Auto-Populate iPhone Home Screen With Your Most Used Apps - MacRumors
The Siri Suggestions widget intelligently recommends apps based on your usage patterns. By populating your Home Screen with multiple instances of this widget, you can ensure that the apps you need most are always just a tap away. Read on to learn how it's done.
- With your iPhone unlocked, swipe to a Home Screen page with at least two free rows available.
- Press and hold the empty space on the Home Screen until the apps start to jiggle.
- Tap the "+" button in the top-left corner of the screen to access the widget gallery.
- Search for "Siri Suggestions" in the widget gallery or scroll through the list to find it.
- Tap the Siri Suggestions widget option, then choose the first option showing two rows of apps by tapping Add Widget.
- Drag the widget to a fresh new page containing no other apps.
- Add another instance of the Siri Suggestions widget by tapping the "+" button in the top-left corner of the screen again, then selecting it in the widget gallery, just like you did for the first one.
- Add a third Siri Suggestions widget in the same way.
- Next, tap the row of dots representing your Home Screen pages.
- In the Home Screen grid that appears, touch and drag the page of widgets you just made and move it so that it's the first Home Screen page (the one you see when you unlock your iPhone). The others will move to make way in response to your drag action.
- Tap Done in the top-right corner of the screen when you're happy with the new arrangement, then tap Done again to exit jiggle mode.
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Apple's Privacy Team Does Deep Dive Into iOS 18 Privacy Features - MacRumors
Topics covered include Apple's approach to privacy, the ways Apple contends with privacy laws in different countries, and how Apple deals with government requests, plus there's a good deal of information on the new features in iOS 18.
Some of what's discussed covers privacy information that Apple has reiterated over and over again, but there are some interesting tidbits on Apple's adoption of ChatGPT, Maps privacy, the Passwords app, and accessory pairing in iOS 18.
It's a long discussion at almost 45 minutes, but worth it for those who want a bit more insight into Apple's philosophy on privacy.
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Apple's Privacy Team Does Deep Dive Into iOS 18 Privacy Features - MacRumors
Topics covered include Apple's approach to privacy, the ways Apple contends with privacy laws in different countries, and how Apple deals with government requests, plus there's a good deal of information on the new features in iOS 18.
Some of what's discussed covers privacy information that Apple has reiterated over and over again, but there are some interesting tidbits on Apple's adoption of ChatGPT, Maps privacy, the Passwords app, and accessory pairing in iOS 18.
It's a long discussion at almost 45 minutes, but worth it for those who want a bit more insight into Apple's philosophy on privacy.
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NCAA College Football Teams to Start Using iPads for Video Replay - MacRumors
"We're thrilled the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten are utilizing iPad, as its unique capabilities and versatility make it the ideal solution to support coaches and student-athletes," said Scott Brodrick, an iPad product marketing employee at Apple. "With an unrivaled combination of advanced displays, powerful performance, portability, fast connectivity, all-day battery life and versatile accessories, iPad will let coaches and players make in-game adjustments and empower athletes to compete at the highest level."
The introduction of iPads is a result of upcoming NCAA rule changes that allow for video replay technology to be used on the sidelines of college football games, for the first time. The 2024 season begins on Saturday, August 24.
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NCAA College Football Teams to Start Using iPads for Video Replay - MacRumors
"We're thrilled the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten are utilizing iPad, as its unique capabilities and versatility make it the ideal solution to support coaches and student-athletes," said Scott Brodrick, an iPad product marketing employee at Apple. "With an unrivaled combination of advanced displays, powerful performance, portability, fast connectivity, all-day battery life and versatile accessories, iPad will let coaches and players make in-game adjustments and empower athletes to compete at the highest level."
The introduction of iPads is a result of upcoming NCAA rule changes that allow for video replay technology to be used on the sidelines of college football games, for the first time. The 2024 season begins on Saturday, August 24.
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Kuo: iPhone SE 4 and Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 to Use Apple's Own 5G Chip - MacRumors
In a short article posted on social media platform X today, well-known Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said two iPhone models with an Apple-designed 5G modem will be released in 2025, including a fourth-generation iPhone SE in the first quarter of the year and an all-new, ultra-thin iPhone 17 model in the third quarter.
All existing iPhones that are currently sold by Apple are equipped with Qualcomm modems for cellular connectivity. Earlier this year, Apple extended its 5G modem supply agreement with Qualcomm for iPhone launches through 2026, so Apple's transition to its own in-house 5G chips will likely be gradual over multiple years.
Apple acquired the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019, as part of its efforts to design its own 5G chip. It is unclear if Apple's chip would have any consumer benefits over Qualcomm's modems, but it would reduce Apple's reliance on Qualcomm. In 2017, Apple sued Qualcomm over alleged anticompetitive practices and $1 billion in unpaid royalty rebates. The two companies settled the lawsuit in 2019.Related Roundups: iPhone 17, iPhone SETags: Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple 5G ModemBuyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhone
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Kuo: iPhone SE 4 and Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 to Use Apple's Own 5G Chip - MacRumors
In a short article posted on social media platform X today, well-known Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said two iPhone models with an Apple-designed 5G modem will be released in 2025, including a fourth-generation iPhone SE in the first quarter of the year and an all-new, ultra-thin iPhone 17 model in the third quarter.
All existing iPhones that are currently sold by Apple are equipped with Qualcomm modems for cellular connectivity. Earlier this year, Apple extended its 5G modem supply agreement with Qualcomm for iPhone launches through 2026, so Apple's transition to its own in-house 5G chips will likely be gradual over multiple years.
Apple acquired the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019, as part of its efforts to design its own 5G chip. It is unclear if Apple's chip would have any consumer benefits over Qualcomm's modems, but it would reduce Apple's reliance on Qualcomm. In 2017, Apple sued Qualcomm over alleged anticompetitive practices and $1 billion in unpaid royalty rebates. The two companies settled the lawsuit in 2019.Related Roundups: iPhone 17, iPhone SETags: Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple 5G ModemBuyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhone
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Apple Maps Now Available on the Web - MacRumors
Apple Maps on the web works like the Apple Maps app, so users can get driving and walking directions, find places to visit, view ratings and hours, and browse curated Guides. There are also features for ordering food directly from the Maps place card and discovering places to eat, shop, and explore in cities around the world. Apple says that additional options like Look Around will be introduced in the coming months.
Apple Maps on the web will serve as an alternative to Google Maps, which has long been the most popular web-based mapping option. You can check out Apple Maps on the web on Apple's Maps.Apple.com website. Developers are able to link out to Maps on the web in their apps, so users can get driving directions and see location information.
Maps on the web is available in English at the current time, and it works with Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, and Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. Apple plans to add support for additional languages, browsers, and platforms over time.
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Apple Maps Now Available on the Web - MacRumors
Apple Maps on the web works like the Apple Maps app, so users can get driving and walking directions, find places to visit, view ratings and hours, and browse curated Guides. There are also features for ordering food directly from the Maps place card and discovering places to eat, shop, and explore in cities around the world. Apple says that additional options like Look Around will be introduced in the coming months.
Apple Maps on the web will serve as an alternative to Google Maps, which has long been the most popular web-based mapping option. You can check out Apple Maps on the web on Apple's Maps.Apple.com website. Developers are able to link out to Maps on the web in their apps, so users can get driving directions and see location information.
Maps on the web is available in English at the current time, and it works with Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, and Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. Apple plans to add support for additional languages, browsers, and platforms over time.
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Apple Intelligence Features Still Coming in Later iOS 18 Developer Beta - MacRumors
Given that public betas of iOS are based on developer betas, Apple Intelligence will likely be added in an upcoming iOS 18 public beta version as well.
Apple in mid-June removed the "this summer" timeframe that initially appeared at the bottom of its Apple Intelligence page for developers, but as we stated above, there is no change in plans from what Apple announced at WWDC. The features will likely be added before the end of August, ahead of iOS 18 being widely released in September.
Apple Intelligence features will be available in U.S. English only at launch, and they will require an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. The features will also be available on Mac and iPad models equipped with an M1 chip or newer.
Apple Intelligence will be able to summarize text, prioritize notifications and emails, and generate custom emoji and images, while the technology will also power a smarter version of Siri with richer language understanding, deeper per-app controls, on-screen awareness, and more. Apple said some of the features, along with support for additional languages and software platforms, will be added "over the course of the next year."
Even when iOS 18 is widely released in September, Apple said some of the Apple Intelligence features will still be considered a "preview" for all users. The full rollout of Apple Intelligence on the iPhone is expected to be completed in 2025.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tag: Apple IntelligenceRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18
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Apple Intelligence Features Still Coming in Later iOS 18 Developer Beta - MacRumors
Given that public betas of iOS are based on developer betas, Apple Intelligence will likely be added in an upcoming iOS 18 public beta version as well.
Apple in mid-June removed the "this summer" timeframe that initially appeared at the bottom of its Apple Intelligence page for developers, but as we stated above, there is no change in plans from what Apple announced at WWDC. The features will likely be added before the end of August, ahead of iOS 18 being widely released in September.
Apple Intelligence features will be available in U.S. English only at launch, and they will require an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. The features will also be available on Mac and iPad models equipped with an M1 chip or newer.
Apple Intelligence will be able to summarize text, prioritize notifications and emails, and generate custom emoji and images, while the technology will also power a smarter version of Siri with richer language understanding, deeper per-app controls, on-screen awareness, and more. Apple said some of the features, along with support for additional languages and software platforms, will be added "over the course of the next year."
Even when iOS 18 is widely released in September, Apple said some of the Apple Intelligence features will still be considered a "preview" for all users. The full rollout of Apple Intelligence on the iPhone is expected to be completed in 2025.Related Roundups: iOS 18, iPadOS 18Tag: Apple IntelligenceRelated Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18
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Zeroing in on California’s Incomplete Streets - Planetizen
In an excerpt from a CalBike report published in Streetsblog California, the advocacy group reveals that many California districts are ignoring the state’s Complete Streets policy, failing to include walking and biking facilities in new projects as required by Caltrans policy DP-37.
The article documents a project on Beach Boulevard in Orange County, one of the deadliest ‘main streets’ in the state for pedestrians and cyclists. “Over the last decade, there have been 78 vulnerable road users killed on the street, and pedestrians and people biking account for nearly 70 percent of all road user deaths on SR-39.” Yet despite a 2020 study that called for many bike and pedestrian improvements on Beach Boulevard, an 8.5-mile lane rehabilitation project includes no new biking or walking facilities.
Unlike local governments, which may respond to community pressure and fix dangerous infrastructure, especially after someone dies, Caltrans’ response is tepid or in some cases entirely non-responsive to the carnage its streets inflict on the people who use them.
For the authors, “The casual dismissal of well-documented bike and pedestrian needs in the Complete Streets Decision Document for this project emphasizes Caltrans districts’ carelessness about the lives and safety of people biking and walking, and for the agency’s own policies.”
Geography California Category Infrastructure Transportation Tags Publication Streetsblog California Publication Date Tue, 07/23/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Incomplete Streets Part 2: District 12 Ignores Caltrans Policy on Bike and Pede… 1 minuteZeroing in on California’s Incomplete Streets - Planetizen
In an excerpt from a CalBike report published in Streetsblog California, the advocacy group reveals that many California districts are ignoring the state’s Complete Streets policy, failing to include walking and biking facilities in new projects as required by Caltrans policy DP-37.
The article documents a project on Beach Boulevard in Orange County, one of the deadliest ‘main streets’ in the state for pedestrians and cyclists. “Over the last decade, there have been 78 vulnerable road users killed on the street, and pedestrians and people biking account for nearly 70 percent of all road user deaths on SR-39.” Yet despite a 2020 study that called for many bike and pedestrian improvements on Beach Boulevard, an 8.5-mile lane rehabilitation project includes no new biking or walking facilities.
Unlike local governments, which may respond to community pressure and fix dangerous infrastructure, especially after someone dies, Caltrans’ response is tepid or in some cases entirely non-responsive to the carnage its streets inflict on the people who use them.
For the authors, “The casual dismissal of well-documented bike and pedestrian needs in the Complete Streets Decision Document for this project emphasizes Caltrans districts’ carelessness about the lives and safety of people biking and walking, and for the agency’s own policies.”
Geography California Category Infrastructure Transportation Tags Publication Streetsblog California Publication Date Tue, 07/23/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Incomplete Streets Part 2: District 12 Ignores Caltrans Policy on Bike and Pede… 1 minuteBike Share, Scooters Break Ridership Record - Planetizen
Shared micromobility users in the United States and Canada took a record 157 million trips in 2023, according to a report from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). “People took 133 million trips on shared micromobility in the U.S. Trips in the U.S. increased by 16% in 2023, driven largely by the continued growth of e-bike trips on larger station-based systems.” Canadian riders took 24 million trips.
The report notes that “Despite the overwhelming popularity of these systems, many cities are grappling with the challenges of providing this essential service while facing limited financial and operational resources. A volatile private operator landscape coupled with increasing user costs threatens to limit the potential for shared micromobility to be affordable and accessible to all.”
The high cost of bike share and e-scooters compared to other public transit options is still a challenge, the report adds, with the average cost of a bike share trip costing roughly $3 for the first 30 minutes and scooters costing anywhere from $6 to $11 per trip. “At these rates, e-scooters and e-bikes are not an affordable everyday option for most people.”
The report recommends that cities provide stable funding to ensure reliable and affordable service that complements other transit options. The report stresses the urgency of designing “durable operational models” to maintain and improve shared mobility systems for the long term.
Geography United States Canada Category Transportation Tags Publication National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Shared Micromobility in 2023 2 minutesBike Share, Scooters Break Ridership Record - Planetizen
Shared micromobility users in the United States and Canada took a record 157 million trips in 2023, according to a report from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). “People took 133 million trips on shared micromobility in the U.S. Trips in the U.S. increased by 16% in 2023, driven largely by the continued growth of e-bike trips on larger station-based systems.” Canadian riders took 24 million trips.
The report notes that “Despite the overwhelming popularity of these systems, many cities are grappling with the challenges of providing this essential service while facing limited financial and operational resources. A volatile private operator landscape coupled with increasing user costs threatens to limit the potential for shared micromobility to be affordable and accessible to all.”
The high cost of bike share and e-scooters compared to other public transit options is still a challenge, the report adds, with the average cost of a bike share trip costing roughly $3 for the first 30 minutes and scooters costing anywhere from $6 to $11 per trip. “At these rates, e-scooters and e-bikes are not an affordable everyday option for most people.”
The report recommends that cities provide stable funding to ensure reliable and affordable service that complements other transit options. The report stresses the urgency of designing “durable operational models” to maintain and improve shared mobility systems for the long term.
Geography United States Canada Category Transportation Tags Publication National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:00 Publication Links Shared Micromobility in 2023 2 minutesApple Releases Second macOS Sequoia Public Beta With iPhone Mirroring and More - MacRumors
Public beta testers can download macOS Sequoia from the Software Update section of the System Settings app after signing up on Apple's beta testing website and opting into the public beta under the Beta Updates section.
macOS Sequoia's biggest feature is iPhone Mirroring, which is designed to let you control your iPhone from your Mac using your keyboard and mouse. You can see notifications and use your iPhone apps even when your iPhone is tucked away and locked, and later this year, you'll be able to use the feature to drag and drop apps from your Mac to your iPhone and vice versa.
Window tiling has been improved to make it easier to get multiple windows on your Mac in a way that works for you, Safari can summarize websites and show you highlights, and the Messages app supports scheduling messages and using the Tapback feature with any emoji.
There's a new Passwords app for managing your passwords, logins, and passkeys, the Photos app has a new design, the Notes app supports audio transcription and summarization, and you can also type in any equation and get it solved automatically.
macOS Sequoia supports all of the new Apple Intelligence features that are also coming to iOS 18, offering all kinds of quality of life improvements. Writing tools help you proofread and polish your writing across apps, you can create unique images with Image Playground, and make up your own emoji with Genmoji. Photos includes a Clean Up tool for removing unwanted images, and Siri will use AI for better language understanding and contextual relevance. Siri will even be able to consult ChatGPT for complicated queries.
There are a long list of additional features coming to macOS Sequoia, with more information available in our dedicated roundup.
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Apple Releases Second macOS Sequoia Public Beta With iPhone Mirroring and More - MacRumors
Public beta testers can download macOS Sequoia from the Software Update section of the System Settings app after signing up on Apple's beta testing website and opting into the public beta under the Beta Updates section.
macOS Sequoia's biggest feature is iPhone Mirroring, which is designed to let you control your iPhone from your Mac using your keyboard and mouse. You can see notifications and use your iPhone apps even when your iPhone is tucked away and locked, and later this year, you'll be able to use the feature to drag and drop apps from your Mac to your iPhone and vice versa.
Window tiling has been improved to make it easier to get multiple windows on your Mac in a way that works for you, Safari can summarize websites and show you highlights, and the Messages app supports scheduling messages and using the Tapback feature with any emoji.
There's a new Passwords app for managing your passwords, logins, and passkeys, the Photos app has a new design, the Notes app supports audio transcription and summarization, and you can also type in any equation and get it solved automatically.
macOS Sequoia supports all of the new Apple Intelligence features that are also coming to iOS 18, offering all kinds of quality of life improvements. Writing tools help you proofread and polish your writing across apps, you can create unique images with Image Playground, and make up your own emoji with Genmoji. Photos includes a Clean Up tool for removing unwanted images, and Siri will use AI for better language understanding and contextual relevance. Siri will even be able to consult ChatGPT for complicated queries.
There are a long list of additional features coming to macOS Sequoia, with more information available in our dedicated roundup.
Related Roundup: macOS SequoiaRelated Forum: macOS Sequoia
This article, "Apple Releases Second macOS Sequoia Public Beta With iPhone Mirroring and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com
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