iOS 18.1 brings a surprise Apple Intelligence upgrade to your Apple Card and more

iOS 18.1 will be here soon , and with it the first set of Apple Intelligence features . I recently discovered that one of the best new AI powers in iOS 18.1, notification summaries, can be a clever and helpful addition to the Apple Card and related spending or income tracking apps. Here’s how.

Notification summaries are an optional Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 18.1. When turned on, your notifications will be infused with AI for providing more informative content.

For example

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9to5Mac Daily: October 16, 2024 – iPhone SE 4 and beyond rumors

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Just buy a new iPad mini? Upgrade the experience with these 7 accessories

Apple just launched the latest iPad mini. The will be set for Apple Intelligence. Like all iPads, the mini is at its best when paired with accessories. The is a great starting place, but here are seven more of the best accessories to upgrade your iPad mini experience.

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Deals: iPad mini 7 pre-order offers, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, black Apple Watch Trail Loop, MagSafe gear, more

While we are still tracking the best price ever on , it is now compatible with the brand that just debuted yesterday and we have detailed some ways to . From there, we move on to the very first chance to save on the official new as well as up to and a chance to land a 13-inch M2 MacBook Air . Those offers join a solid deal on Satechi’s gorgeous metal r, some power banks, MagSafe charging pads, and more. Scope it all out down below.

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The App Store is currently down for a lot of users

Apple isn’t having the best 24 hours for its online services. Last night, we reported that App Store Connect, AppleCare, and other services were experiencing an outage. Now today, many users have reported that the App Store itself is down.

that many users have reported being unable to access the App Store. The outage seems to have started between 10 and 11am Eastern and includes thousands of reports as of the time this article is being published.

Apple’s currently shows that the App


MacPaw releases major update to CleanMyMac with fresh design and new features

MacPaw has unveiled a major (and shiny) new update to its flagship product, , a go-to app for optimizing, cleaning, and protecting Macs. The first thing you’ll notice is that the sidebar has been dramatically simplified to just six main modules for easier navigation.

However, this didn’t come at the cost of new features. Along with a redesigned interface, CleanMyMac now comes packed with more personalized Mac Health reports, enhanced privacy protections, and smart optimization tools, like duplicate file management.

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Bad Monkey creators talk seasons 2 and 3 for Apple TV+

has been another hit for Apple, occupying the top of the Apple TV+ charts throughout much of its first season run. In a recent interview, its co-creators shared some good news about plans for the continuation of the show into season 2 and beyond.

was co-created by Bill Lawrence of Ted Lasso fame, and the series’ lead actor Vince Vaughn. Both were recently about the show’s success. They took the opportunity to spill plans for its future.

Some viewers may know that Bad Monkey


You can make money on Threads, but not even those doing it understand how

If you’re looking to make money on Threads , it is possible, say creators, but there’s currently no clear roadmap on how to do so. Even those making thousands of dollars a month say they don’t know how it works …

Creators told that the biggest mystery is how to be invited to monetize your content in the first place.

Meta introduced the invitation-only program in April, but has only shared limited details about how it works […] None of the creators who spoke with


Apple projector could display AR and VR content without a headset

A patent granted today describes an Apple projector capable of displaying a mix of AR and VR content onto the desk and walls of your home or office without the need for a headset or screen.

The company says that a mix of low-res and hi-res content could be projected, and that the device might be motorized so that it can turn to display content on different surfaces …

As notes, it’s not the first time a patent has revealed Apple working on a digital projection system, but this appears


iPhone had best ever Q3 for Apple, nearly topped Samsung globally per report

Apple will report its official quarterly earnings on October 31, but a new report indicates the company will have a lot to celebrate with its iPhone Q3 sales. Per research firm Canalys, iPhone shipments just had their best Q3 ever, and very nearly beat Samsung for the global sales crown.

Canalys has long been a go-to source for global tech sales. Their highlights an especially strong Q3 for the iPhone.

“Apple achieved its highest third-quarter volume to date and has never been closer to

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