Apple’s new Invites app is a showcase for iPhone ecosystem strengths

Apple just launched a new app today: Apple Invites. It’s on the App Store, and one of its best features is deep integration with Apple’s iOS app ecosystem. Here’s what that means.

Apple’s iPhone software ecosystem benefits tremendously from the millions of third-party apps available on the App Store.

But iOS is also built on the foundation of Apple-designed apps. And the number of apps keeps growing. Recent debuts have included Sports, Journal, and now today’s

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Hot Ones pits Apple TV+ stars against each other in fun Severance face-off

Hot Ones, the popular YouTube series, where two Apple TV+ stars from compete in a test of heat. Here are the details.

releases a new episode tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern, but to bide your time until then, you can watch two of the show’s co-stars face off in a wing eating competition.

Severance stars Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette compete in the of Hot Ones Versus.

From the episode’s description:

Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette are the stars of the


Sonos is launching an Apple TV 4K competitor soon that might cost $400: report

Sonos has had a very bad past year. But under a new interim CEO , the company is planning to launch a major new hardware product soon: an Apple TV 4K competitor that could cost between $200 and $400. Its codename: ‘Pinewood.’

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Sonos is planning to take a big swing in a new product category: it’s getting into video for the first time. In the coming months, Sonos will release a streaming player that sources tell me could cost between


9to5Mac Daily: February 4, 2025 – App Store drama, more

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Apple Watch Heart Month Challenge set for this month

The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is just around the corner. Customers will soon be notified about the upcoming Heart Month Challenge set for February 14.

Here’s what to expect from the challenge:

Show your heart some love! Close your Exercise ring this Valentine’s Day, February 14, to earn this award.

Closing the Exercise ring on Apple Watch means completing 30 minutes of exercise by default. However, you can increase or decrease the duration required as well.

Apple explains how :

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Apple @ Work Podcast: What’s coming in 2025 for IT admins?

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iPad’s perfect strikeout: Apple bats 0-3 with new apps

Apple may be hitting home runs with new iPhone apps lately, but it’s striking out completely when it comes to iPad support.

First up to the plate was Journal, the iPhone-only app that arrived with iOS 17.2. Apple got another shot at knocking Journal out of the park with iOS and iPadOS 18. While the iPhone version received much love, the iPad version remained on the bench.

One year ago, Apple really stepped up to the plate with Apple Sports on iPhone. The


AppleCare+ just got more expensive — here’s how much more you’ll pay now

Apple is in the midst of squeezing more money out of AppleCare+ warranties. In addition to discontinuing most paid upfront plans , Apple is also increasing the cost of AppleCare+ subscriptions for all iPhones.

Starting now, the only way to purchase AppleCare+ with the traditional paid upfront plan is to purchase the device online from Apple.

Products purchased in Apple retail stores no longer offer this option. Paid upfront plans are no longer available to purchase from the device itself.

Meanwhile, Apple has also increased the monthly price for AppleCare


Apple limits AppleCare+ one-time payment options, prioritizes subscriptions

Apple has just made some changes to its AppleCare+ program. As hinted over the weekend by Mark Gurman, Apple is discontinuing upfront payment options for AppleCare+ in stores and on devices, offering monthly or annual subscriptions only unless you buy online.

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the tech giant is changing how it sells AppleCare+ for iPhones, its protection program for the device. Now, users won’t be able to pay upfront for an AppleCare+ Theft and Loss plan at retail stores or via the AppleCare menu on the iPhone itself.


Here’s how Apple Invites work on Android [Gallery]

Apple just launched its latest app, Apple Invites, which allows for a quick and easy way to send out invitations to an event. But, how does that work for an Android user? We’ve tested out how Apple Invites will work for Android users, and it’s surprisingly well done.

Apple Invites is a new service provided through iCloud. As our sister site 9to5Mac was first to report , the service allows users to set up events and both send out an manage invitations through their iCloud

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